Little Family Treasure of the Apocalyptic Boss - Ch 61

Chapter 61: Auction

After waking up from their nap, Ye Ze sent the robots that collected data back to the dimensional marketplace, handing them over to the designated designers for verification. He then took the little snake sub-beast and returned to the Dragon Palace City.

The little snake sub-beast glanced back at the sea, tears welling up in his heart as he bit his handkerchief, waving goodbye to the sea reluctantly.

“Don’t look back, you’ll twist your neck,” Ye Ze chuckled, pulling the little snake sub-beast’s hand. “We’re coming back anyway. After overseeing the construction tomorrow and the completion of the house, we’ll live here. We can play here anytime. By then, Nuo Nuo might want to run to the sea whenever he sees it.”

“No way.”

The little snake sub-beast pouted, feeling aggrieved.

Seeing the little snake sub-beast silent, Ye Ze chuckled and pretended not to notice. He took out the RV from the space, placed his hand on the little snake sub-beast’s back, and lifted him up, rocking him a bit. “Alright, time to head back to the city.”

“I know, Nuo Nuo knows.” So please stop rocking me!

The little snake sub-beast hugged Ye Ze’s neck tightly to steady themselves. Buried in the crook of Ye Ze’s neck, he loudly reminded him.

—Perhaps only the little snake sub-beast himself thought he looked fierce and intimidating now.

In reality, even his protest lacked the power of volume.

Ye Ze entered the carriage.

The crimson vines behind dutifully closed the door and pressed the start button.

The whale water ball shrank again, becoming the size of a marble. The thin streams on both sides extended like a necklace, hanging around the little snake sub-beast’s neck. Happily swaying their tail, they created ripples in the water ball as it bid farewell to the ocean it had lived in for many years.

Inside the Dragon Palace City, Ming Ya and Ling Jue were waiting at the street corner after receiving Ye Ze’s message.

Seeing the two enter the city, Ming Ya waved to them with a smile. “Hurry up, or you might miss it!”

“Huh?” The little snake sub-beast tilted his head in confusion, with a lingering blush on his cheeks.

Ye Ze, who had been hugging and kissing the little snake sub-beast to his heart’s content in the RV, was now behaving quite obediently. He asked on behalf of the little snake sub-beast, “What are we going to miss?”

“The auction! The first one is today.” Ming Ya raised his hand, and a special material entrance ticket appeared in his hand, swaying with his movement. “Although it doesn’t have as many rare items as the finale, compared to usual, the resources inside are quite abundant. When you said you had something today, I thought you wouldn’t be able to make it.”

Ye Ze was genuinely interested when he heard about the auction in the wilderness world for the first time.

However, he didn’t forget the main purpose of today’s shopping trip.

“Are there any items suitable for novice priests?”

Though he was talking about business, Ming Ya always felt like he was being fed dog food involuntarily.

Ming Ya rolled his eyes at Ye Ze without hesitation. “Why do you think the auction is held at this time? It’s because there are many newcomers and caravans returning from all directions now, and it’s the time when resources are most abundant and purchasing power is strongest!”

“Got it. Let’s go there.” Ye Ze completely ignored Ming Ya’s deliberate mockery and turned to Ling Jue. “You handle the connections, and I’ll take care of the money. Let me know the expenses after the box is closed.”

Ling Jue nodded, pulling Ming Ya, who was itching to bite Ye Ze, to lead the way.

“Ye Zi, is the auction where things are sold?” The little snake sub-beast, holding Ye Ze’s arm, quietly asked in his ear, watching Ming Ya, who was even more excited than shopping.

“Yes, but the way of selling is different. If Nuo Nuo likes something, remember to tell me immediately.” Otherwise, he was worried that the subsequent bidding might scare a certain little treasure hunter, and he wouldn’t be able to get anything.

As for revealing the truth after the first auction item?

That would depend on his skills in explaining.

Ye Ze patted the little snake sub-beast’s head and reminded him earnestly.

“Okay.” Completely unaware that Ye Ze had already set his sights on the household’s wallet, the little snake sub-beast obediently agreed.

The group continued forward until they stopped in front of a magnificent palace made of white jade bricks.

The little snake sub-beast looked around at the passing beast carts and the people coming and going in luxurious clothes, marveling, “So many people!”

Not even Ye Zi’s shop had so many people.

Even though Ye Zi’s products were super awesome.

The little snake sub-beast, full of confidence in Ye Ze, felt a little unconvinced.

Ye Ze couldn’t help but chuckle. He handed the little snake sub-beast a pack of gum for comfort and said, “This is nothing. When the auction in the dimensional marketplace opens next time, I’ll take Nuo Nuo to see the auction there. That’s the real grandeur.”

The little snake sub-beast, chewing on the gum stick, looked up at him, blinking.

“In the future, when we have our own shop, we can also hold auctions. Whether it’s in the dimensional marketplace or here, there will be more people than this one.” Ye Ze lightly tapped the little snake sub-beast’s nose, describing the future for him.

He knew that the little snake sub-beast liked to hear these things. The imagination of beauty and the satisfaction of realization were both things that could make the little snake sub-beast happy.

The little snake sub-beast’s eyes sparkled. Tilting his head, he thought carefully for a while, feeling that he couldn’t drag Ye Ze’s hind legs. “Then, can Nuo Nuo’s little shop become that big? If Nuo Nuo can research and make many delicious dishes!”

“Of course. Nuo Nuo can try to establish the first food chain store here.” Ye Ze explained the concept of a chain store to the little snake sub-beast. “But Nuo Nuo will be tired from going to school and running the shop. Nuo Nuo can think about it first. When Nuo Nuo is ready, we’ll set up a farmhouse restaurant outside the Sea View Castle to test the waters. We’ll plan based on performance and customer preferences.”

Great!

The little snake sub-beast nodded eagerly like a little chicken pecking at rice.

Nuo Nuo wants to do it!

Ye Ze was not surprised by the little snake sub-beast’s response. As he looked back into the little snake sub-beast’s eyes, he smiled.

“Clip-clop-clop!”

The fast and urgent sound of hooves suddenly came from the distant street. Soon after, two agile and beautiful magical beasts pulled a magnificent carriage into view, stopping in front of the main hall. This caused the surrounding crowd to step back one after another, fearing being knocked over.

Inside the auction, several waiters immediately walked over, along with an obvious member of the management, a sub-beastman, eagerly waiting at the entrance.

“Creak.”

The curtain of the carriage was lifted.

A gorgeously dressed sub-beastman walked out, surrounded by the crowd, and arrogantly entered the auction hall.

“Who is this?”

Ye Ze was slightly taken aback by the arrogance exuded by that person.

“It’s An Shu.” Ming Ya frowned, showing a disgusted expression more obvious than when he saw his old rival, Qinglan. “He’s a sub-beastman of the White Dragon Clan. But the legitimate line of the White Dragon Clan of this generation has not yet been born, and only their branch has great power. There’s a high possibility that the successor will be chosen from among them. So this guy usually considers himself the legitimate descendant of the White Dragon Clan and is extremely arrogant.”

Ye Ze raised an eyebrow.

If it was the person he had seen not long ago, he didn’t seem like the type to indulge in such behavior.

It seems that the situation here is quite complicated.

Ming Ya didn’t know that Ye Ze had already met the patriarch of the White Dragon Clan. The more he recalled An Shu’s actions, the more angry he felt.

“Just being like this would be fine, but when it comes to the successor, it’s his brother’s matter. What does it have to do with him, a mid-level priest with average talent?” Ming Ya sneered disdainfully. “Don’t mention it. His brother has hope, but it’s because the Son of God disappeared…”

“Ming Ya!”

Ling Jue’s cold voice interrupted him.

Ming Ya was startled, immediately coming back to his senses. Knowing he was in the wrong, he quickly shut up and pretended to look at the sky as if nothing had happened. “Uh, I mean, the weather is really nice today!”

“The Son of God disappeared?” Ye Ze’s senses were so sharp that he didn’t listen to Ming Ya’s nonsense. “I only heard that the Son of God is a special being who communicates between heaven and earth. What does it have to do with the patriarchs of the White and Black Dragon Clans?”

Ling Jue knew that Ye Ze was not someone to be fooled easily. After hesitating for a moment, considering that Ye Ze had already stepped into the upper echelons to some extent, he explained, “The Son of God can only be the offspring of the union between the dragon clans. Therefore, strictly speaking, the Son of God should be the child of the patriarchs of the Black and White Dragon Clans.”

“What about not strictly speaking?” Ye Ze subconsciously tightened the hand holding the little snake sub-beast’s hand.

“Not strictly speaking is the present situation. Strictly speaking, the Black and White Dragon Clans only enter into marriage alliances during the era of the birth of the Son of God. At other times, even if they form marriage contracts with other clans, intermarriage between the two clans will not occur. However, in this generation, there have been two unexpected occurrences.”

“His brother, An Ran?” Ye Ze instantly understood. “So there’s another one?”

“Yes, there is one more, the current captain of the Investigation Team, Lord Nuo Yan. He is the offspring of the previous Black Dragon Clan patriarch and a female from a branch of the White Dragon Clan, the younger brother of the current Black Dragon Clan patriarch, His Majesty Nuo Fei.”

However, perhaps due to some unpleasantness in the previous generation, the relationship between these two seems not to be good.

Ling Jue silently added in his heart, quickly passing over this matter.

“That’s not the focus of our discussion. We’re talking about An Ran, or as you guessed, An Shu’s brother.”

Ling Jue gradually lowered his voice and said seriously, “There are rumors within the upper echelons that the Son of God actually disappeared more than ten years ago. For these years, the one ‘acting as’ the Son of God in the Dragon Palace City is An Ran. He is a top-tier talented priest, just like the Son of God, a hybrid of the Black and White Dragons. Both of his parents are influential figures in their respective clans. Although they are not from the main lineage, they are close to it.”

“So, the ‘current Son of God’ refers to him?” Ye Ze pondered. He vaguely felt he grasped something, but upon closer examination, his thoughts vanished.

“It could be said so.” Saying this, Ling Jue’s expression also darkened slightly—apparently, this branch of the family was not well-regarded by those below. “Once An Ran’s identity is supported by both monarchs, he is very likely to gain the world’s recognition and become the new Son of God, breaking the norm.”

That’s not necessarily true.

Ye Ze was sure that the seemingly indifferent patriarch of the White Dragon Clan was definitely not someone who could be led around by the nose.

The ending for certain individuals might be unexpectedly grim.

Ye Ze curved his lips.

It was a cruelty completely different from his usual gentleness.

The little snake sub-beast stood by Ye Ze’s side, already entangled in all sorts of strange relationships like a mosquito coil.

Living in such a large family seemed exhausting.

Totally incomprehensible! Qaq

Fortunately, it had nothing to do with Nuo Nuo!

The little snake sub-beast secretly breathed a sigh of relief and hugged Ye Ze tightly.

At a time when no one was paying attention, the little whale in the water ball was swimming furiously. It caused the seawater inside the water ball to violently churn, creating heavy waves.

Liars! They’re all liars!

These despicable dragon clans! If they dare to conduct such a tribute inquiry ceremony, it must use a tsunami to engulf the entire Dragon Palace City!

This time, it won’t be persuaded by the boss!

The little whale’s eyes turned crimson with rage. It waved its tail and changed direction, staring fixedly at the direction An Shu left.

Hypocritical waste! Malicious profiteers!

Not worthy of the title and privileges of the Son of God!

A transparent waterline silently formed, blocking An Shu’s path forward.

As if tripped by someone, An Shu suddenly exclaimed and staged a ground-fall in the room with only a carpet.

The box immediately erupted into chaos.

The sub-beastman’s cries of pain and curses, the anxious concern of the waiters…

The little whale opened its mouth, revealing a creepy smile reminiscent of a human face. Beneath the smile, its sharp teeth gleamed menacingly.

This was just the interest.

Next time it caught sight of these people showing off in front of the little one, it wouldn’t be so easy to let them off!

As for the other matters.

It sensed the presence of three other bastards on the cub. Obviously, these three had found the cub but didn’t bother to inform it!

After it settled matters with thelcub, it would settle the score with them!

The animals left behind in the hotel all shivered, feeling an inexplicable sense of danger.

Above the sky, the white clouds were suddenly blown away by a gust of wind, forming a pattern resembling a sneeze. Hanging there for a moment, it was then smoothed out by invisible hands. It seemed like an attempt to cover up.

The little whale swam to the side of the water ball closest to the little snake sub-beast. Sensing the joy and peace emanating from the little snake sub-beast, it calmed down instantly and leisurely floated in the water.

All these intricacies naturally had nothing to do with the carefree little snake sub-beast. And indeed, there was not the slightest negative impact.

Ye Ze obtained the information he wanted, and the trouble brought by An Ran also left. Guided by the waiters, the group entered the reserved room and set up delicious snacks and drinks.

The tail of the little naughty one perked up like it was on a spring outing, happily nestled in Ye Ze’s arms, nibbling on snacks.

Even if the auction didn’t start, Nuo Nuo could still enjoy it! (*/ω＼*)

The little one rubbed against the strong and reliable chest of the beastman again.