Wu Jian and Huǒ Shuchang made their way down to the appraisal room, where they had first met Zhou Mān. They found the man in question waiting for them upon arrival. He was quite happy if the smile on his face was any indication.
“Young master, congratulations on winning the Three Layered Red Yin-Yang Pill. Here is the pill in question. Would you like me to deduct some of the cost from your earnings in today’s action?” he asked, gesturing toward the young woman standing by his side. She carried a tray, upon which sat a bottle with a single pill inside.
Huǒ Shuchang shook his head. “No, thank you. I’ll pay for that myself.”
“Very well.”
Huǒ Shuchang held out his hand and summoned a bag from the storage ring on his index finger. He gave it to the old man, who closed his eyes as though abo
