604: Chapter 604 (tentative)

Just as Della was about to speak.

A waiter walked over.

"Two honored guests, what would you like to drink?"

"Right, right, Sir, I wonder what you would like to drink?"

Della became even more nervous; all her previous rehearsals were rendered useless, the practiced lines were completely forgotten, and she even forgot to help Xiao Weiqing order a drink.

"Any... anything is fine. You choose; I'm not familiar with these."

Xiao Weiqing was about to say 'whatever,' but he suddenly remembered that the Holy Land actually had a drink called 'Whatever,' and it tasted a bit strange.

"Then two cups of Cloud Spirit Sparrow."

"Very well, that will be 20,000 Universe Coins."

"Charge it."

Della felt a pang of heartache, extending her palm to prepare for payment.

"Let me."

Xiao Weiqing pressed down on Della's hand. 20,000 Universe Coins was 20 credits. Just to drink two beverages in a virtual world—even Xiao Weiqing felt a bit of heartache, mainly because he felt it wasn't worth it.

As Manager Qiu Ming's secretary, having only recently taken the position, 20,000 Universe Coins was not a small sum.

And that was indeed the case.

20,000 Universe Coins was Della's salary for half a year.

"No, you can't."

Della hurriedly grabbed Xiao Weiqing's hand, but then felt it was offensive and didn't know what to do.

"Listen to me."

Xiao Weiqing signaled the waiter to process the payment.

The waiter understood and scanned Xiao Weiqing's wrist. After scanning, the waiter was shocked and hurriedly bowed.

"Respected guest of the Seventh Heaven, my apologies, I didn't recognize you just now."

"Is this seat suitable? Do you need to move to a private room?"

Xiao Weiqing glanced at the waiter. "No need, just here. Go ahead and process the payment."

"Your identity is noble, and it is our honor to have you in our shop. You may enjoy any of our beverages at your pleasure."

"I see. Thank you. I'll call you if I need anything."

"Yes."

The waiter didn't dare delay for a second and turned to leave.

"See? Didn't we just save 20,000 Universe Coins?"

Xiao Weiqing chuckled.

Della stared blankly at the smiling Xiao Weiqing. It was her first time encountering someone like this—possessing an incredibly noble status yet having no airs at all, unlike the other big shots she had dealt with.

Before coming to the Holy Land from Galley Star, she had been told that upon arriving at the Holy Land, she must be extremely careful and not provoke any big shots, because the slightest carelessness could bring disaster to the Galley Civilization.

Xiao Weiqing looked at Della's face, thought for a moment, and asked:

"Did Manager Qiu Ming send you to find me?"

"Yes."

Della was startled and came back to her senses. Seeing Xiao Weiqing staring at her, she suddenly felt an inexplicable palpitation.

Xiao Weiqing said: "Do you know? You look very much like us Blue Star people."

"I... I know."

"By the aesthetic standards of us Blue Star people, you would definitely count as a great beauty. At least, in my eyes, you are."

Della lowered her head, remaining silent.

"Don't worry, I don't mean anything else by saying that. I just want to say that if there is any cooperation, let's keep it strictly business, understand?"

"Go ahead, what is it? You only have one chance."

Della took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down, quickly organizing the tone she had planned earlier, and spoke:

"Sir, it's like this..."

"So, Manager Qiu Ming wants you to establish a Level 3 Yuling Auction House on Blue Star?"

"Yes."

Xiao Weiqing thought for a few seconds and said:

"What do I get out of it?"

Seeing that Xiao Weiqing didn't refuse immediately, Della knew there was room for negotiation. Her heart leaped with joy as she laid out the best proposals she had prepared.

"It's too early to talk about those proposals. I'm asking, what do I get? What does Blue Star get?"

Della was taken aback and explained:

"Sir, establishing a Level 3 Yuling Auction House is extremely beneficial for any Level 1 civilization."

"Among them..."

"No."

Xiao Weiqing interrupted Della.

"Indeed, I don't deny that having a Level 3 Yuling Auction House is a good thing for any low-level civilization, but Blue Star Civilization is an exception."

"Our Blue Star Civilization has currently only opened a few trade routes, mainly dealing with forces controlled by the Nanwu Civilization."

"Currently, in the entire Blue Star Civilization, I am the only one who has walked out of the Incubation Ground and joined the Holy Land."

"Establishing a Level 3 Yuling Auction House now would be taking too big a step. We don't know enough about the Fifth Universe yet."

"Do you understand what I mean?"

Della nodded. "But, Sir, aren't you perhaps not fully aware of your Seventh Heaven permissions?"

Xiao Weiqing smiled.

"I know. I can tell from a few things, and I've inquired about it myself."

"But, Della, I only possess the permissions of the Seventh Heaven; I am not a true member of the Seventh Heaven, understand?"

"I came to the Holy Land from the Incubation Ground, entered the Sixth Heaven through the Ascension Battle, and have been careful and cautious every step of the way, walking on thin ice."

"I have always believed that what you hold in your own hands is truly yours, just like strength; everything else is just empty."

Xiao Weiqing clenched his fist.

Della was stunned upon hearing this. Looking at Xiao Weiqing's serious expression, she wondered if she had misheard.

She had obtained the data on Xiao Weiqing after he came to the Holy Land from Manager Qiu Ming, read it carefully several times, and had it memorized.

Xiao Weiqing made a name for himself on the Reception Star, then showed his edge in the arena round-robin tournament.

Then, he shone brilliantly in the Ascension Battle and powerfully entered the Sixth Heaven.

After entering the Sixth Heaven, he seized treasures in the Purple Sea, defeated Sogo, who was ranked 19th in strength at the time, single-handedly, and even provoked an Undying Realm powerhouse to take action.

Subsequently, he fought his way to 8th place in the battle at Yunjing Mountain, causing a sensation in the Sixth Heaven.

At the Source Pool, he suppressed Daphne head-on, leading to Daphne being grounded.

In the second month, he fought directly to 3rd place at Yunjing Mountain.

Xiao Weiqing could now be said to be the number one person in the Sixth Heaven, because Fan Luo and Morsius were already considered people of the Seventh Heaven.

Plus what happened yesterday, forcing Pale to apologize—and hearing that he was exiled to the Snow Region Star. One had to know that Pale was the offspring of an Undying Realm powerhouse.

Adding all these events together... Where was the caution? Where was the walking on thin ice?

"Then, Sir, do you not agree to the matter of the Level 3 Yuling Auction House?"

Della's face went pale. She had messed up after all; she would ultimately have to report to Ansae Star.

Xiao Weiqing laughed. "When did I say I didn't agree?"

"Let's keep it tentative. We'll talk about it once I enter the Seventh Heaven."

"Perhaps Manager Qiu Ming won't be able to wait and will establish the Level 3 Yuling Auction House elsewhere."

Della shook her head. "Sir, that's impossible. The Level 3 Yuling Auction House is the most important trump card in Manager Qiu Ming's hand."

"General Manager Kangu said that yesterday's incident had a huge impact on Yuling Auction House's reputation. If Manager Qiu Ming handles it well and satisfies you, that Level 8 manager position will still be Manager Qiu Ming's. If he handles it poorly, Manager Qiu Ming will have to be a secretary for someone else, and I will also..."

She didn't finish her sentence. Della looked like she was about to cry.

Xiao Weiqing raised an eyebrow slightly. "Is that so?"

"Then why didn't he come to negotiate himself?"

"Manager Qiu Ming is giving me a chance. If I succeed in the negotiation, I will be the manager of the Level 3 Yuling Auction House. If I fail, he will step in, and I will remain a secretary."

"Just because you look very much like us Blue Star people?"

"Yes."

Xiao Weiqing sighed softly and wanted to laugh. "Why make it so complicated?"

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Weiqing said, "How about this: I'll find two people, and you can negotiate with them."

"Establishing a Level 3 Yuling Auction House is indeed a good thing for Blue Star, but not now. Everything will wait until I enter the Seventh Heaven."

"Really?"

Della was overjoyed, not expecting such a turn of events.

"Yes, you all can figure it out amongst yourselves. You can sign an agreement first."