Fangs

Jin'an, Xinmeng.

Although the name of Xinmamoge Avenue is like this, it is actually a small road, and it is still a small road hidden in an urban village that is in urgent need of renovation.On the other side of the road are the towering walls of skyscrapers that reflect the sun. This is the Xinmeng Economic Development Zone. These buildings form the most luxurious metropolitan downtown in Jin'an.Across the road, there is another completely opposite scene. The slender streets are cool, and the walls of the low buildings have peeled off, showing a sense of desolation and desolation for no reason.But at the end of the road, which is close to the outskirts of the city, stands a huge pointed building - Thorn Mansion.

It's a strange name, it's personal, Xie Jing doesn't know if it's true or not, anyway, he heard it from Zhao Zhao, who knows who Zhao Zhao heard it from.

The architectural style of the entire house in the Thorn Mansion is influenced by Gothic style. The steeple, narrow windows, and dark gray all over the body make people feel a slightly mysterious and terrifying atmosphere, but this does not affect the first sight. A look of majesty and solemnity.

But this place is not suitable for this era. Maybe in the 60s and [-]s of the last century, this place would be an extremely bustling and noisy place, but now it looks like a forgotten vampire castle, and no one will live there even if you spend money. kind of.

But today is different. Today, here seems to be——lived again? !

Xie Jing watched as Zhao Zhao slowly put on a pair of white velvet long gloves for himself, and then blew his broken hair up in front of the car mirror, "Hey, do you think I should give myself a pair of gloves again?" Get some hairspray?"

"No need." He shook his head blankly, "Your hair is oily enough if you don't wash it for a week."

Zhao Zhao immediately retorted unconvinced, "Why don't I wash my hair for a week? This is only three days, okay? Well——" He curled his lips, "Counting it into four days today."

Xie Jing, "..."

Zhao Zhao looked himself up and down carefully again, making sure that there was nothing wrong with the attire, then clasped his hands together and rubbed his palms together, looking eager and impatient.

As far as the eye can see, all kinds of high-end cars are parked at the door one by one. When the doors are opened, Yi Qingshui who gets out of the car is wearing a high-end custom-made suit, and his shiny leather shoes are stepping on the stone-paved floor. The original gray floor tiles seem to be shining.And then the slender knuckles sticking out from the car, with a white shawl wrapped around the shoulders, lightly protruding out of the graceful figure wrapped in the exquisite dress.The men held the hands of their female companions, walked towards the courtyard gate that was more than three meters high, walked through the long courtyard, and entered the hall.The slender heels are accompanied by crisp clicking sounds, knocking out the so-called era when celebrities gathered in the last century.

This ancient building seems to come to life all of a sudden, or it seems to be turned back in time.

No matter how muddled Xie Jing was these days, he couldn't help being a little moved now.

Zhao Zhao raised the dark red invitation card covered with dark gold inkpad in Yang's hand, "Let's go, brother Zhao will show you the world today!"

"I said what the hell is this?"

Zhao Zhao raised his eyebrows lightly and deftly, "International practice."

Xie Jing, "..."

The car window was lowered, and Zhao Zhao held the invitation between his index and middle fingers and handed it out. After a while, a young man in a black vest lined with a white shirt and dressed as a standard envoy opened the door for them respectfully.

Xie Jing watched the envoy bow slightly from the back seat, doubted but walked out with the same high-end custom-made leather shoes on his expressionless face.The ghost knows that Zhao Zhao also made him a windbreaker to drape over his shoulders, saying that it looked so imposing that he almost slipped when he got out of the car.

There were people around who cast their eyes on Xie Jing, but he couldn't see what it meant, so they looked at each other calmly.

Zhao Zhao raised his eyebrows, it was a look of praise, not to mention, although Xie Jing looked like a young man among this group of people, but this kind of indifference to everything actually had an inexplicable aura of looking down on the crowd.Maybe this is, if you don't fight, the world can't compete with it?Zhao Zhao walked to his side and walked inside together with him.

In front of the black iron gate stood two welcoming girls wearing red dresses with suspenders. It is true that it is not cold in early spring, but wearing suspenders is still a bit too much in Xie Jing's opinion.But the pretty girls still had decent smiles on their faces, and then stretched out their hands to guide them forward.

There are green lawns on both sides of the courtyard, and a circle of rose bushes are planted along the base of the wall. Of course, there are no flowers now.Could this be the origin of the name of the Thorn Mansion? !But that's not right, it must have been a rose that was planted to match the name.

"So?" Xie Jingchong raised his chin slightly to Zhao Zhao, motioning him to give an explanation quickly.

"There is an auction here today." Zhao Zhao finally couldn't stand wearing gloves, so he took them off and stuffed them in his pocket.After all, the waiters who opened the door just now were also wearing gloves, which made Zhao Zhao suddenly feel like he was here to do odd jobs, and he was still standing next to Xie Jing, which made him look even more stupid.He raised his eyebrows and said in a low voice, "Boss Ren said that seeing you are too boring recently, let me take you out to have fun. Besides, this is not available at any time, so there is no harm in being more knowledgeable. .”

Xie Jing looked as speechless as if you had said nothing.

Zhao Zhao smiled, and took out a pair of sunglasses to put on himself, "In our current era, there are really not many monsters, because the mainstream of the current era is mixed races like us. So you Do you take it for granted that only the so-called academies, the gods, or the commander-in-chief have mixed races?"

I am not, I am not.

In a blink of an eye, Xie Jing and Zhao Zhao had already passed through the dark corridor under the guidance of the girl in the red dress with suspenders. Under the wide open door ahead, their vision suddenly widened.Here is a huge circular hall with a huge crystal chandelier hanging from the top, illuminating the entire space brightly and openly.The dome and the four walls were painted with beautiful patterns that Xie Jing couldn't recognize.On both sides are circular stairs built around the space leading to the second floor, which are covered with red carpets, and the scent of perfume in the air seems to be floating around with fine flashes.Messengers with light footsteps came and went silently carrying champagne and red wine, and exquisite meals were placed on the long table covered with white tablecloths, and the painted porcelain plates exuded seductive smells.

Xie Jing, who had quickly adjusted his mentality after receiving a lot of stimulation outside, was still a little dizzy by the scene in front of him. A man in a black tuxedo handed over his number plate in front of the hall door, "Hello sir, Thorn The mansion winter auction will start in half an hour, please take your number plate and take your seat according to your number. The advice here is not to wander around, otherwise you may not be able to enter the venue in time, the auction venue is on the second floor." The man pointed, Xie Jingshun Looking at the past, at the end of the stairs, there are two tightly closed doors, guarded on both sides.

The man smiled politely, "Then, now you can move freely." After speaking, he nodded slightly and went to receive other guests.

Xie Jing was a little lost, looked sideways, and Zhao Zhao had hooked up with a beautiful blonde woman who was drinking champagne together without knowing when.

"..." Xie Jing took a deep breath, trying not to look so stiff, then walked over and said softly, "I'm sorry." Then Da Ma hooked Zhao Zhao's neck with a golden knife and abducted him .

Zhao Zhao held champagne in one hand to prevent it from being spilled, so his movements were particularly insensitive, "Hey, what are you doing? Don't you see that I'm like a fish in water?"

Xie Jing found a hidden corner. Of course, he didn't forget to bring a plate of snacks, "What's the matter, please tell me clearly, or I'll go back right away."

"Tsk!" Zhao Zhao was speechless, "Why are you so nervous? You just treat it as if you are here to play, why don't you just relax?!"

"Forget it, I'll go back directly."

"Hey!" Zhao Zhao grabbed him by the collar and dragged him back, "OK, OK, let me give you a rough explanation."

"Hmm." Xie nodded, then grabbed a piece of waffle and put it in his mouth, "Huh?" The taste is too good, right?He grabbed a second piece.

"..." Zhao Zhao held his forehead speechlessly, "I also thought that the mixed races were under the control of the academy or various organizations in the city of God a long time ago. Then I realized that the mixed races are all over the world, and the academy only accommodates a part of them. It’s even only a small part, and this part is voluntary and is willing to live a stable life as a human being for a long time. So in fact, I am not disgusted with Ren Xiao’s approach, nor do I reject it. As a mixed race, we have excellent physical functions. Too much for human beings, such as common injuries, it may take a month for ordinary people to recuperate, but for us, maybe it can be done in seven or eight days."

This Xie Jingshen has experience, the last time Bai Ye was shot, he was able to get out of bed on the third day, and he was able to have a party with them in almost a week.

"But fortunately, we generally act according to the rules, that is, we will never reveal our identities. There is no way..." Zhao Zhao shrugged, "Compared to humans, our number is still too small. Maybe as long as I don't get hit in the heart, I can resist several shots. , but if you directly bombard me with rockets, then I will definitely not be able to catch it! So, in fact, besides the so-called academies and gods, there are many people like us scattered in the world, and they have not joined any organization , do not participate in any internal fights, and act completely according to their own style. They may be a celebrity superstar, maybe an art collector, maybe your teacher?! In short, in fact, apart from being able to fight a little, It is no different from ordinary people. Then under such circumstances, the various families and races on the top will hold various parties when they are bored, so that mixed races can communicate. Another thing worth mentioning is that, The reason why the academy is so famous and has a high status in the mixed-race world is not because of the students under the name of the academy, but because the high-level executives who established the academy are basically old-school families who are particularly famous in the mixed-race circle, with deep roots. , some of which may have existed for thousands of years, with incredible wealth and power."

When Zhao Zhao said this, Xie Jing almost understood. To put it bluntly, it was just to connect and connect with each other.

"Oh, by the way, let me add one more thing. Auctions like this are quite famous in the circle, because basically the auction items are things that ordinary people can't see. Basically, top collectors of mixed races will not be listed in magazines. Don’t underestimate human’s ability to explore. As long as they put their minds to it, they might be able to find that this person has bumped into someone. After careful investigation, it’s actually a f*cking person? The time span is 200 years. What the hell, a monster? Therefore, I have always felt that it is very wise for the Academy and the God City to arrange for mixed races to integrate into normal social life! Because knowing yourself and the enemy is the only way to solve the problem, and it is convenient to install your identity, you Say no?!"

Xie Jing nodded subconsciously, and in an instant he realized something, his expression froze, "What do you mean?"

"?"

He swallowed the snack in his mouth, "It's all mixed races here?"

"You just realized it?" Zhao Zhao wiped the sweat that didn't exist on his forehead. "Generally, such auctions will release news in advance. They will announce one or two collections to attract attention, and then invite guests. Of course, they are not on the invitation list." Those who are interested will contact the organizer until it is full. In addition, any private fights and troubles are prohibited at the auction, and those who violate it will be permanently blacklisted. This rule was the first one held at the time It was set up by the auctioneer. Therefore, this is the same as the international convention that the funnyness of the post bar is the real funnyness.”

"..."

Zhao Zhao ignored Xie Jing's teasing expression, and said with a look of understanding, "There is one more thing, I also want to let you know that although this is an auction, it actually has the function of a blind date. Because most of the mixed races are looking for a long-term plan , you still have to marry a mixed race. After all, except for the low-level mixed-races who are almost human, the average life expectancy of most mixed-races is more than 70 years longer than that of humans, let alone high-level mixed-races. The principal of the college also One or two of the old guys from the Shifanghui are a group of old monsters. Then those mixed races who have not joined any organization will take advantage of this kind of gathering to find out if they are satisfied."

"..." So that's why you went to hook up just now? !

"When——" as soon as the bell rang, everyone around immediately turned their eyes to the source of the sound, and saw the man who had just issued the number plate standing at the closed door on the second floor, "Ladies and gentlemen, the winter auction of the Thorn Mansion The meeting will start in 10 minutes, now please enter in order with your number plates, keep quiet, thank you for your cooperation."

The door was wide open, and the real scene inside came through, catching everyone's eyes. If the banquet hall outside is completely flashy, then the setting of the auction house is completely convincing.The stepped red suede seats are lined up one by one, and the scarlet curtain on the stage is tightly stitched together. It seems that as soon as you pull it open, you can immediately perform a boulder in the chest? !

God knows, why Xie Jing suddenly thought of this, maybe because he doesn't have any artistic talent? !

Zhao Zhao knew the way very well, and according to the number plate, he grabbed Xie Jing, who had insufficient eyesight, and sat down in his seat.In fact, there are not many seats. If you count them carefully, there may be two or three hundred seats, but all seats are full.

The small lights around the dome were turned off one by one, and the doors behind them were closed again, leaving only the huge crystal chandelier in the center still on.Xie Jing felt like a local dog, couldn't help but glanced behind him, he regretted that he forgot to bring in some dim sum just now.Who knew that at this moment a waiter in white suddenly walked up to him and smiled at him with a plate covered with a silver plate.

"?" Hybrids also have the function of eavesdropping on people's psychological demands?Can't it?

The waiter smiled again and signaled Xie Jing to open it.

"Gudong!" Xie Jing swallowed, then lifted the lid tremblingly, and saw a piece of pink letterhead on the white porcelain plate, with a string of phone numbers and a - lipstick mark? !

The waiter said softly, "Sir, please put it away."

Xie Jing did as he did, the waiter bowed slightly and stepped back.

He looked at the letterhead in his hand, only to feel that his brain was congested, like a hot potato, and he didn't know whether to put it or throw it away.

"Hmph!" Zhao Zhao snorted coldly, with a sour tone, "Cut, it just looks younger, really!"

Xie Jing threw the paper to him, "I'm not interested."

Zhao Zhao actually put it away carefully, "By the way, let me tell you, Boss Ren just asked me to bring you to see and see, he didn't give you any money, so if you fancy something later , just take a look."

"..."

He is not an idiot, besides, he has no interest in these things.It might as well be more practical to go out for a meal, knowing all the bells and whistles in one day.

Xie Jing is really not interested in these. After all, although he has never experienced it, whether he is with Ren Xiao or Dai Ting, he has seen so many scenes of luxury and lust, and he has long since disappeared.It's just that it suddenly fell on him, and he would feel uncomfortable, but one of Xie Jing's biggest advantages is that he can immediately adjust his state and blend in well.

Zhao Zhao knocked on the handrail again and again, and subconsciously looked at the people next to him.

"Damn it!" He quickly shook Xie Jing's shoulders, "Don't you fucking sleep, your saliva is about to drip!"

"..." Xie Jing opened his eyes in a daze, and smashed his mouth, "How long is it?"

"I don't know, the fourth one has been photographed."

"460 million once!"

"460 million twice, is there a higher bid? This is the last chance!"

"460 million three times, deal!" The auctioneer dropped the hammer.

"What the hell is that? Isn't it just a few shovels?" Xie Jing whispered.

"Tsk!" Zhao Zhao's expression of disapproval was palpable, "What do you know? It's the Luoyang shovel handed down from the family of tomb robbers, and it comes with a matching set. It can dig any hole, big or small."

It's fine to rob the tomb, but to rob the family's tomb? !

Xie Jing restrained his urge to roll his eyes. Sure enough, this is the life of a rich man, beyond what he could have imagined.

The next few items are mostly antique porcelain vases, literati calligraphy and paintings, anyway, no matter what the auctioneer introduced, Xie Jing couldn't understand any of them, and couldn't tell.Moreover, the subsequent fights were basically concentrated on the few specially invited VIP seats in front, and had nothing to do with him at all, and it made him drowsy again.

"Okay, here is the last lot for today." The auctioneer smiled politely, and saw his assistant pushing a rectangular black box up with a cart.

Xie Jing was shocked, his eyes lit up immediately, and he regained his energy.

There was some commotion in the arena, and Zhao Zhao looked at him unexpectedly, "What? You are interested, or else I can lend you money, you go and try? When the time comes, just put up an offer and remember to return it to me."

"No." Xie Jing shook his head.

"Ah?" Zhao Zhao looked surprised, "Don't you want to pay me back?"

"Go away! I mean it's the last lot, so it will be over soon, then I can go. By the way, there are so many foods outside, I can wait a while Bring some?"

"Hehe, just be happy."

The auctioneer slowly opened the lid of the box and looked around the audience, "No one knows who made this knife, we don't even know its age, but its extraordinary appearance, I can guarantee that everyone who sees it Everyone will be shocked. However, since there has been no corresponding lot on the market as a reference, there is no way to give a suitable price here. With the buyer's permission, the starting price of this lot will be [-], and the amount of increase is also one."

Xie Jing raised his eyebrows, it sounds really interesting? !

He slowly lifted the lid of the box, and his voice was soft but transmitted to the ears of everyone present, "This is the long knife that exists in mythology—Shen Ju!"

The auctioneer slowly opened the package, and slowly pulled out the long knife with a very cautious gesture. There were dark lines on the scabbard made of alder wood, which were clearly displayed on the big screen behind the scenes. Every inch of the pattern looks like a dragon swimming in the wind, coming to life, with a light ooze of luster.The unsheathed long sword has a slight arc, like the trace of running water, and it feels like the world is silent for a moment, and there is an overwhelming sword light that can almost burn the eyes.

Xie Jing felt that his breathing seemed to be frozen for a few seconds.

The auctioneer was very interested in the reactions of the crowd. His voice changed its tone and was seductive, "It is rumored that the origin of the name of this knife is that when it is unsheathed, even the brilliance of the sun is covered, so it is named Shen Ju. I I believe there is no need for me to show anything, so, now the auction begins!"

"What Shen Ju? I've never heard of it, and it doesn't look like there's anything special about it. Who knows if it's only been manufactured in recent years?" Someone in the VIP seat questioned.

"As I said, there is no way to confirm the year, but the knife edge is indeed very sharp." The auctioneer who didn't want to show it just now came to chop the lid with a long knife, "This is not matching, I will take pictures later, We'll come with another box."

"Isn't it normal to chop things with a normal knife?" Some people still refused to let go.

"Okay." The auctioneer shrugged, "But even if I'm buying an ordinary household kitchen knife now, I believe it must be more than one piece, right? So is anyone bidding?"

"Hey!" Xie Jing grabbed Zhao Zhao's shoulder, "What do you think?"

Zhao Zhao, "Fake."

"?"

Zhao Zhao looked at Xie Jing and nodded affirmatively, "Really."

"??"

Zhao Zhao wiped his face, "I mean what is fake is true."

"???" It feels like they are all words, how can they be combined together so that I can't understand?

"Forget it, I won't fucking talk about it!"

"Come on, can you talk properly? I really don't understand what you just said."

Zhao Zhao talked about him, "I know this knife, I've seen it before, but I haven't seen it for real. I saw it in a book."

"So you can tell the truth from the fake?"

Zhao Zhao shook his head, "That's not possible, but I can be sure that this one is definitely a fake. Because the predecessor of that knife is extremely unknown, and its original name was not Shen Ju, but God Burial, which is said to be able to kill The extremely sharp blade of a god. Because the name was too vicious, I was worried that it would not be able to be suppressed, so I changed the name later, which is now Shen Ju. I saw in the book that this knife was engraved with seal characters, but just now the auctioneer When I showed it, I didn't see it, so I knew it must be fake."

Xie Jing looked at him up and down, "Where did you see it?"

"The college library keeps a lot of ancient books, which are not available outside. Eh? Maybe they can be used to sell money on such occasions?! I'm such a clever ghost!"

just you?If you dare to steal a book, you immediately start walking in a three-piece suit.

While he was talking to Zhao Zhao, someone had already started bidding.It is true that no one knows the origin, what Zhao Zhao said was also seen in the book, the authenticity is open to question.But I have to admit that the appearance of this knife does look outstanding.

"Okay, 20 once, is there any higher one?"

"Four million twice!"

In the blink of an eye, the price has been fired up to 20 yuan. Although this price is really not worth mentioning compared to the previous auctions, you must know that the starting price of this auction is one yuan, and the price has increased by hundreds of thousands. up!

Sure enough, it was another war between rich people, and it still had nothing to do with him.Xie Jingbai stared at the hammer in the auctioneer's hand boredly, hoping that the 20 would be the final word, so that he could go out as soon as possible.

"Okay, then 20..."

"100 million!"

When this clear voice rang out from the seats, everyone's eyes were drawn to it, including Xie Jing naturally.The owner of the voice sat in the back, casually holding the sign in his hand, and resting his other hand on the armrest to support his temple, looking extremely lazy and arrogant.His shoulder-length hair was not feminine, but against the smile on the corner of his fair face, he forcibly brought out a sense of feminine elegance.

He straightened the metal-rimmed unilateral glasses on the bridge of his nose, and his brows and eyes were full of spring, "You can continue to ask the price."

Xie Jing's pupils constricted, he knew this person, he was Yang Huan.

Is it Bai Ye's friend, the director of the Ninth Division? !