Little Potato (Chapter 112)
Although the black market sounds like a secretive underground organization, its style of operation is surprisingly bold and audacious.
Just like this auction, which is set up in the outer city.
They rented the venue directly from the base... This made Ye Sheng feel a little incredulous.
In the novels she had read, private auctions were always held in hidden places, like old mazes or secret locations.
Nothing as open and large-scale as this.
It almost seemed as if the base officials were unaware of it...
She couldn’t help but feel a sense of disappointment, as if the reality didn’t match her expectations.
It was like selling pigeon meat under the label of chicken, a blatant mismatch.
(ㅍ_ㅍ)
However, when Ye Sheng saw the bustling crowd in the black market with her own eyes, she realized she had been overthinking it.
With so many people attending, it was no wonder the black market needed to rent such a large venue.
Even then, Ye Sheng felt that if the number of people continued to grow, the space might not be enough!
After all, this wasn’t set up in some vast wilderness but in a safe zone.
The outer city, compared to the heavily guarded inner city, was relatively free.
Still, even in the outer city, renting such a large space for an auction wasn’t an easy feat.
"Hey, watch your feet! Move aside!"
"Get your black market tabloids here! Preview the auction items, don’t miss out on the excitement!"
"Energy stones for sale, cheap prices! Don’t miss this chance!"
The crowd at the black market auction was overwhelming.
Ye Sheng, standing at the entrance, was not particularly tall and felt like a small potato drowning in a sea of people. It was almost unbearable.
Fortunately, she had Gu Luoyu!
Gu Luoyu pulled her into her arms, shielding her from the crowd as they moved forward.
With Gu Luoyu’s protection, Ye Sheng didn’t have to worry about being jostled or blocked by others.
Speaking of which, Ye Sheng’s "birthplace" was a mitigation zone outside the base city walls, a slum where people struggled to fill their stomachs, let alone worry about physical development.
This had naturally affected her growth.
In contrast, most residents of the outer city had stable access to food and were much taller.
Looking around, the men were usually around 1.9 meters tall, and the women were close to 1.8 meters.
Gu Luoyu, however, was slightly shorter than 1.8 meters.
She appeared slender and delicate, but in this crowd, she wasn’t overwhelmed. With a casual wave of her hand, she effortlessly cleared a path.
She also used her psychic abilities to create a barrier, avoiding physical contact with others.
Her long pink hair cascaded down her back, and her cold red eyes scanned the crowd.
Her beautiful face showed little emotion, and her discomfort with the crowded chaos was evident.
She exuded an aura of "I’m not in the mood, don’t mess with me," which was both intimidating and awe-inspiring.
Therefore, even though the people around them were visibly annoyed, no one dared to speak up after sensing that Gu Luoyu wasn’t someone to be trifled with.
They were afraid of getting beaten.
Gee~
o(´^｀)o
Even if you’re tall, it doesn’t matter if you’re not strong!
Ye Sheng silently thought to herself, finally letting go of her frustration about being a "little potato."
She hoped that one day she, too, could walk through crowds with such confidence!
"Sister Ye, Sister Gu, over here! I’m here!"
With Gu Luoyu’s "path-clearing" abilities, they managed to navigate the dense crowd and make their way inside.
Hearing Mo Lin’s voice, Ye Sheng grew excited and tried to tiptoe to look around... but unfortunately, the sea of tall people made it impossible to spot Mo Lin.
She could only guess the direction based on the sound.
"Ahh!"
Just as Ye Sheng was struggling to find Mo Lin, she suddenly felt herself being lifted off the ground.
She let out a small exclamation before realizing she was now sitting on Gu Luoyu’s arm, like a child being carried.
The sudden elevation made Ye Sheng instinctively wrap her arms around Gu Luoyu’s neck, clinging tightly.
Only after calming down did she relax her grip.
Now, with her higher vantage point, she quickly spotted Mo Lin.
Unlike them, who had to force their way through the crowd, Mo Lin had arrived early and was standing in a less crowded area.
Behind him was a large building, heavily guarded by serious-looking security personnel.
Directly in front of Mo Lin, uniformed guards were meticulously checking the people in line one by one.
Without needing Ye Sheng to guide her, Gu Luoyu, with her sharp senses, headed straight toward Mo Lin, still effortlessly making others "step aside."
However, the intense scrutiny from the crowd made Ye Sheng, who was thin-skinned, want to get down. But Gu Luoyu refused to let her, carrying her all the way.
After her protests proved futile, Ye Sheng could only resort to the classic "out of sight, out of mind" approach.
She lowered her head and buried her face in Gu Luoyu’s shoulder, pretending she couldn’t see or hear anything... as if that would help!
While others didn’t dare to look directly at Gu Luoyu’s intimidating presence, they had no problem staring at the soft and tender Ye Sheng, making her the center of attention.
(。 -＿-。 )
"Please present your id card. To participate in the auction, you need to have more than 10 million points in your personal account or provide proof of high-value assets. Those who do not meet the requirements will not be allowed entry."
Finally surviving the social ordeal, Ye Sheng and Gu Luoyu reached the black market guards.
The guards’ announcement to the people in line came as a surprise!
Ye Sheng couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.
10 million points???
She only had a little over 100,000 points in her card...
Even her assets were just a house in the outer city, which didn’t meet the requirements at all.
Although Ye Sheng had only joined the auction to watch the excitement and didn’t plan to buy anything, now she couldn’t even get in.
Wasn’t this trip completely wasted?
Mo Lin hadn’t mentioned anything about a personal asset check!
"Proof of assets? You didn’t say we had to bring this before! I didn’t bring any documents, and my id card balance isn’t 10 million either!"
Just as Ye Sheng was feeling down, the people at the front of the line began to protest angrily.
In response, the guards unceremoniously shoved them aside, their ruthless actions instantly silencing the crowd.
The others immediately became as docile as chicks, obediently presenting their proof.
Those unlucky ones who didn’t meet the requirements scattered and left.
Sigh!
Looks like they’ll have to leave too.
Just as Ye Sheng was feeling dejected, Gu Luoyu’s expression remained calm.
She casually pulled out the personal identity certificate issued by the entrustment hall, which clearly stated her status as an Esper.
When the guards saw it, their faces immediately lit up with shock.
Their previously indifferent tone quickly shifted to one of flattery.
"So you’re an esper! Please, come right in. No further testing is needed... Also, would you be interested in temporary employment to help ensure the auction runs smoothly?"
"No."
Gu Luoyu refused bluntly and swiftly walked past the regretful-looking guards, still carrying Ye Sheng in her arms.
Her demeanor, which had been so cold and commanding, now seemed almost gentle in contrast.
It was like watching a powerful boss who dominated everything suddenly transform into a caring figure at home.
The guards couldn’t help but stare curiously at the scene, making Ye Sheng once again feel the discomfort of being the center of attention.
Ahh!!
o(╥﹏╥)o