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Join the ServerAt this moment, Su Liyue was browsing magic wands with Mu Wanqing. Having reached their third year, they were now eligible to select wands better suited to their attributes, a significant upgrade from the academy’s standard issue, and crucial for their upcoming ranking matches.
Mu Wanqing meticulously scrutinized each wand. For her, a girl, the selection criteria extended far beyond mere attribute compatibility. She needed to weigh both magical transmission efficiency and aesthetic appeal. One could hardly bear the thought of an elegant water mage wielding a crude, warrior-style staff.
“Yueyue, how about this one?” Mu Wanqing lifted a slender wand, its azure body inlaid with shimmering mother-of-pearl, which, when gently waved, conjured a fine, ethereal mist.
“It looks rather splendid, Qingqing, quite fitting for you.” Su Liyue observed her best friend with the wand, instantly envisioning the graceful demeanor of a lady healer.
However, the moment their eyes landed on the price tag, a collective silence fell between them. Despite its exquisite design and minor enhancements to both water and healing magic, this wand was, at its core, merely an entry-level piece of equipment. Yet, its price tag boldly declared a staggering fifty silver coins.
Truly, being a mage without ample funds proved to be an inconvenient path. It was little wonder, then, that so many graduates opted for the life of an adventurer. Despite the inherent dangers, it offered a swift path to wealth, which in turn could be exchanged for superior cultivation resources and equipment.
Naturally, for those born into aristocratic families, the situation was entirely different…
“Let’s forget it, Yueyue. Perhaps we should look elsewhere first.” Mu Wanqing reluctantly set down the azure wand, a hint of longing in her gaze.
“I quite agree. Oh, and Qingqing, what do you say we go check out the Crimson Feast auction?” Su Liyue proposed suddenly.
“An auction? We can barely afford a common wand. To go to a place like that…” Mu Wanqing trailed off, skepticism clear in her voice.
“Even if we can’t buy anything, can’t we at least broaden our horizons? It’s a perfect opportunity to see what treasures are typically found at auctions and prepare ourselves for the future.” Su Liyue reasoned.
“But… those establishments usually require either proof of funds or identity verification. For students like us…”
“Ta-da! Look, we have this!” Su Liyue, with a flourish, produced the invitation Ye Xingchen had sent, pulling it from her storage ring as if by magic.
“Good heavens! Yueyue, you even managed to procure one of these?”
Su Liyue proudly waved the invitation. “Mhm~ purely by chance, I assure you.”
It had to be said, the word “chance” felt rather satisfying to employ.
Just as the two were conversing, a cool, crisp floral fragrance suddenly wafted through the air.
A voice, clear as silver bells, chimed from behind them:
“Well, well, isn’t this ‘Lucky Brother’? I hear you’ve been quite audacious lately~”
Su Liyue turned, her gaze falling upon none other than Li Yunxin, her fellow transmigrator from Earth.
“Ah, if it isn’t the ‘Audacious Cloud Emperor’! I’ve heard so much about you~” Su Liyue retorted instantly, a playful smile gracing her lips.
It was truly a case of ‘searching high and low only to find it by chance.’ She had just been contemplating when to seek out her fellow countrywoman from another world, and lo and behold, Li Yunxin was out shopping today, a serendipitous encounter.
Su Liyue performed an exaggerated fist-and-palm salute. “Is the Cloud Emperor on a private inspection tour?”
Li Yunxin let out a soft chuckle. She then lowered her voice, switching to Mandarin. “Odd change, even no change?”
“Sign depends on quadrant!” Su Liyue instantly responded, and the two shared a knowing smile.
With a fellow Earth native now present, there was no longer any fear that Earth’s culture wouldn’t flourish in this new world. She wouldn’t even have to worry about playing a solo act when catching references anymore.
Mu Wanqing, standing nearby, listened in utter bewilderment, her large eyes blinking as she inquired:
“Yueyue, is that a greeting from your homeland?”
“Well~ you could say it’s a unique secret code from our side,” Su Liyue replied.
Li Yunxin’s attention quickly shifted to Mu Wanqing. What a vibrant and captivating beauty from another world! If only she could join her yuri harem alongside Su Liyue… Li Yunxin was already fantasizing about the delightful scene of the three of them happily bonding.
“Where are you two off to? Mind if I tag along?” Li Yunxin took a step closer.
“We’re actually heading to an auction to broaden our horizons. Care to join us?” Su Liyue waved the invitation in her hand, a meaningful smile suddenly gracing her lips as a thought struck her. Perhaps this was an opportunity to ‘market’ Liu Yuxuan, that scoundrel, after all.
“An auction? I’ve never been! I’ve heard that auctions in other worlds are brimming with rare treasures—it would be perfect for broadening my horizons~” A flicker of excitement danced in Li Yunxin’s eyes.
The three distinct young women strolled side by side down the bustling street, their silver-bell laughter drawing frequent glances from passersby. Mu Wanqing’s gentle grace, Su Liyue’s vibrant charm, and Li Yunxin’s spirited confidence together formed a captivating tableau.
Unbeknownst to them, from the deep shadows of a street corner, a pair of sinister eyes was fixed intently upon their retreating forms.
Xiao Yun pressed himself tightly against the wall, his tongue darting out to moisten his dry lips, as a twisted smile crept across his face.
“The three campus beauties, all together… and heading to an auction? Heaven truly smiles upon me.”
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