Little Family Treasure of the Apocalyptic Boss - Ch 64

Chapter 64: Staff

An Jue’s reserved seating arrangement was naturally better than what Ming Ya and Ling Jue could obtain.

The little snake sub-beast had just finished eating and it was time to digest. After the waiter left, he curiously looked around the grand hall. He approached the glass and found that it seemed to have been specially treated, clearer than before, almost as if it were right in front of him, and he could even rotate it freely.

He let out a soft exclamation and became even more excited.

He had seen the holographic screens that Ye Ze brought back. But this in front of him was a “local specialty” from their dimension, and it felt different.

Both Ye Ze and An Jue indulged him. It wasn’t until the auctioneer appeared that Ye Ze waved to the little snake sub-beast, “Nuo Nuo, come here.”

The little snake sub-beast finished studying the beastman elder’s beard with great interest and slid back excitedly. Ignoring the plush sofa nearby, he skillfully nestled into Ye Ze’s arms. Finding a comfortable position, he curled up, settled in, and sat down.

Ye Ze’s dependence on the little snake sub-beast was quite effective. He wrapped his arm around the little snake sub-beast’s waist, rested his chin on the little snake sub-beast’s shoulder, and stuck to him like a big dog, happily frolicking.

An Jue unconsciously moved his fingers. What was indifferent just this morning now made him feel increasingly itchy.

This was just too brazen.

Unfortunately, the young one looked extremely satisfied, and he couldn’t find an opportunity to intervene at all.

This inexplicable dissatisfaction eventually turned into a showdown over the auction items.

It all started with An Jue’s bid.

Two men of high stature and importance had surprisingly similar tastes and goals. So much so that when an item that could be given to the little snake sub-beast was brought up, both couldn’t help but feel tempted.

At first, Ye Ze could still consider the presence of the little snake sub-beast and tolerate it quietly. But as An Jue bought more and more things, Ye Ze’s originally not-so-rich mind began to bubble with sourness.

Although you are Nuo Nuo’s father, Nuo Nuo is now his partner too. If all the things sent out in the end are paid for by the elders, it will make him seem so incompetent.

No, absolutely not!

The fighting spirit in Ye Ze’s eyes burned fiercely.

“Two million,” An Jue temporarily didn’t notice the anomaly of the beastman beside him and calmly made a bid, his eyes fixed on the sparkling red cobalt diamond on the platform, determined to win it.

“Two million and fifty thousand!”

Another beastman in another box wiped the sweat from his forehead, looking nervous.

At this price, it was almost exceeding the limit value of the red cobalt diamond. Since the other party had bought so many things before, they shouldn’t bid again, right?

“Two million one hundred thousand.”

An Jue turned his head to look at Ye Ze, who suddenly made a bid. Then he turned his gaze back to the auction platform, his lips slightly moving.

Unfortunately, by the time the auctioneer knocked the gavel three times, no one else made another bid.

An Jue’s hand on the armrest tightened slightly, with a hint of subtle dissatisfaction in his eyes.

—Hoping for someone to bid against oneself at the auction, besides these two weirdos, probably no one else.

The treasure was secured.

Ye Ze’s tail was almost raised to the sky, still fluffed up to show his “dignity”.

Then he was grabbed by the sulking little snake sub-beast.

“Ye Zi!”

Money! More than two million coins flew away! Qaq

The triumphant wagging tail of the big dog suddenly froze. He awkwardly turned his head and rubbed against the little snake sub-beast’s cheek in an attempt to please him. “The things bought for Nuo Nuo can’t be measured by numbers. Nuo Nuo, look, the auctioneer also said it would be very useful for your cultivation! And it’s very beautiful, isn’t it? Wearing it will definitely be worth it!”

“Obviously, Ye Zi himself told me not to believe the sales pitch.” The little snake sub-beast felt a pang of heartache at the thought of his shrinking wallet. “And the resources for Nuo Nuo’s cultivation are enough. Nuo Nuo asked Ming Ya!”

That Ming Ya, reporting behind his back again!

Ye Ze was rebutted by his own words of educating the little snake sub-beast, so he made a big stroke, noting down another entry under Ming Ya’s name. He obediently sat on the sofa and didn’t dare to speak out of turn.

An Jue fell silent for a moment, considering his own assets, and felt that there was still room for more extravagance.

Moreover, how could buying things for the young one be called extravagance!

Ignoring Ye Ze’s resentful gaze, An Jue continued to make a bid.

“The next item is the extremely suitable Luminous Sunstone for the cultivation of beastman. Wearing it can purify energy for beastman at any time and accelerate their cultivation progress. Starting price, five hundred thousand Beast god stones.”

“Six hundred thousand!”

“Eight hundred thousand!”

…

“Th-three million.”

In the long silence of the box, a strange voice suddenly sounded.

Ye Ze and An Jue both looked at the timidly bidding little snake sub-beast.

“What, what’s wrong?” The little snake sub-beast blushed and shrunk into Ye Ze’s arms. His tail curled up and then unfolded, awkwardly gesturing in mid-air.

He had counted carefully, and there was enough money in his little private vault!

Seeing his guilty little appearance, Ye Ze felt both angry and amused. He opened his big hand and rubbed the little snake sub-beast’s head vigorously. “Do you like this?”

“Ye Zi, you can use it.” Thinking that just a moment ago he was asking Ye Ze to be thrifty, the little snake sub-beast knew he was in the wrong and buried his head in Ye Ze’s chest.

But then he thought about how Ye Ze always bought things for him while he never bought anything himself. He raised his head slightly, straightened his chest, and gained confidence. “Ye Zi has too few items to use. Occasionally buying one or two things is normal!”

Not sure if he was convincing himself or convincing Ye Ze.

Ye Ze was amused by the earnest and cunning appearance of the little snake sub-beast. Moreover, Ye Ze had no intention of pursuing the matter of the little snake sub-beast spending money.

“Well then, fair trade. Ye Zi also wants to participate in the auction, Nuo Nuo shouldn’t stop him anymore.” Ye Ze pinched the little snake sub-beast’s nose, smiling mischievously.

Hmm. But Nuo Nuo really has enough things.

The little snake sub-beast looked pitifully at Ye Ze. After seeing Ye Ze’s bright smile, he couldn’t help but reflect on whether he had been too strict with Ye Ze.

So he nodded in agreement.

Ye Ze succeeded in coaxing the little snake sub-beast again. He immediately rubbed his hands together and joined the competition below.

How could only the elders shine when buying things for the little snake sub-beast!

The young one was very good to Ye Ze.

So good that even An Jue couldn’t help but feel a hint of jealousy.

This was the first time he seriously thought, rather than fantasized: what would it be like if the young one grew up by his side?

Would he also protect Ye Ze like this, calling him father while affectionately offering his carefully prepared gifts?

Regret, loss.

And then, silently ignited intense anger.

An Jue’s purple eyes suddenly turned deep.

Dangerous and profound, but more charismatic than ever.

The competitors at the auction were greeted with an unprecedented nightmare.

—Initiated by that strange trio in the box.

The clearly immature voice disappeared in the middle.

With that as the beginning, the other two voices descended like abyssal beasts.

Anything that could be used by sub-beasts, the two people in this box would absolutely not let go.

Completely unaware of where they got such great financial resources, they swept up most of the auction items!

But that wasn’t the most irritating part.

What was most heart-wrenching was the bidding style of these two people.

Clearly from the same box, they should have some connection, right!

But these two didn’t care!

Their bidding never involved negotiation, and they treated the auction as if it were a big discount store, frantically grabbing items. They competed fiercely, each trying to outbid the other, seizing the goods.

Competing with them not only subjected one to financial pressure but also to psychological torment.

By the end, the intention to bid left people feeling numb inside.

Wouldn’t it be okay if they stopped bidding! Please, can you spare them!

The auctioneer listened to the increasingly despondent responses, beads of cold sweat forming on his cheeks.

If no one bid, there would be no final price to see!

“Nine million five hundred thousand.”

The gazes of the sub-beast who actually needed the item were dull as they mechanically stated their maximum bid, as if going through the motions.

Then they waited.

Huh? Why was there no sound this time? Did the people across from them finally run out of money?!

The sub-beast heard the decisive sound of the auctioneer’s gavel and breathed a sigh of relief.

Perhaps no one expected that it wasn’t Ye Ze and An Jue who ran out of money, but rather the “wasteful” behavior of these two big spenders that was expressly prohibited by the little snake sub-beast.

“The clothes Ye Zi brought back are already good enough. Nuo Nuo really doesn’t need armor!”

The little snake sub-beast roughly calculated how much money these two had spent in just one night, and his heart almost stopped beating.

Watching these two still intending to buy a priest’s armor that was of no practical use, the little snake sub-beast composed himself, tried to put on a serious face, and crossed his hands in front of Ye Ze, holding up a big ‘X’.

“You see, the armor outside is cold and hard, not as comfortable as Ye Zi’s clothes, and not necessarily safer than Ye Zi’s clothes. Why should we buy it? It’s better to save money and buy new ingredients!”

Ye Ze thought for a moment—mainly because he saw the little snake sub-beast almost jumping with anxiety, chuckled and nodded, “Okay okay, we won’t buy it. Come sit down.”

Ye Ze picked up the little snake sub-beast, who was jumping with anger, and hugged him again, kissing the little snake sub-beast’s reddened cheeks, his gaze shifting to the priest’s staff showcased on the auction platform.

It was said to be made from the branches of the world tree that had already gone extinct in this world.

Although it wasn’t of legendary quality, it was still quite outstanding in this world.

“This staff would be very useful for Nuo Nuo. Instead of armor, how about we buy this?”

The little snake sub-beast could tell from the tip of his tail that the item at this moment must be super super expensive.

But he had already refused Ye Ze many times today. If he opposed again, would Ye Ze be unhappy?

The little snake sub-beast carefully organized his little vault and nodded, “Okay. Let’s buy it.”

There was still money in the little vault.

Even if Ye Zi accidentally spent all the money in his wallet, they wouldn’t end up homeless. If Ye Zi wanted to buy it, let him buy it! The little snake sub-beast, who had declared his grand ambitions, still felt like crying a little.

Ye Ze’s laughter was almost uncontrollable.

This little money lover, why is he so cute.

“Nine million eight hundred thousand.”

Cute bonus activated, causing a temporary weakening on An Jue.

Ye Ze successfully outbid An Jue, stating the price.

At this point, it had actually exceeded the value of the staff itself.

Should be able to win.

Ye Ze proudly wagged his tail.

“Ten million.”

The bidding voice suddenly interrupted from another high-class box, accompanied by an arrogant tone, “I am An Shu of the Dragon Clan. I want to purchase this staff to give to my brother as a coming-of-age gift. Please accommodate.”

The scene suddenly fell silent.

Until now, there was still bidding going on, including in An Shu’s elegant box, there was only one.

Who the “everyone” referred to was as clear as day.

Ye Ze’s smile froze, his expression turning cold.

An Jue sat quietly to the side, his usually calm face wrinkling his brows.

It was a dangerous signal.