Awakening The Gluttony Talent: I Become Stronger By Eating

275  The Start Of The Auction

Soon, after getting the news that Hu Bu'er was killed by a cultivator whose level was no less than a Grade 5 War General and was extremely proficient in using a saber, Hu Chenge then ordered his men to retrieve the information of all the Grade 5 War Generals who stayed at the Southern Seas Hotel that day, and he started scrutinizing for cultivators who were extremely proficient in using a saber as their preferred weapon on this list.

However, after a round of careful checking, among the 20 cultivators at the Grade 5 War General level who stayed in the hotel over the past few days, none was proficient in using sabers as weapons!

After verifying this, Hu Chenge could not help but frown, and his brows became tightly knitted.

Hu Qian, who was in charge of the Southern Seas Hotel, looked at the glum-looking Hu Chenge and stepped forward, saying to him, "Young Master, why don't we give this list to the Shadow Guards and ask them to test these people. I suspect that among these people, there is a good chance that some of them are hiding some information about themselves."

When Hu Chenge, who was initially very sullen, heard Hu Qian's proposal, his whole being perked up. He immediately gave an extremely satisfied smile.

"Hahaha! Why didn't I think of that? Not bad, not bad. Let's do as you suggested!"

"But you must be careful. If this matter were to leak out even a tiny bit, I'm afraid that not even I can protect you at that point, understand?"

As Hu Chenge spoke, he cast a meaningful glance at Hu Qian.

After hearing Hu Chenge's words, Hu Qian hurriedly gave a respectful bow to him.

"Young Master, don't worry. I will bear your words in mind."

With that, Hu Qian straightened up and left Hu Chenge's office.

As time passed, it was night time in the blink of an eye. The auction went ahead as planned.

At this point, rows of luxury sedans were parked outside the Southern Seas Hotel. These luxury sedans belong to the powerful families and movers and shakers of society who had come to attend the auction.

And at Zheng Xiaochuan's invitation, Lu Yu also came and went into the Southern Seas Hotel with Zheng Xiaochuan.

Looking at Hu Chenge standing at the entrance with a smiling face, receiving the guests who came to the auction, Lu Yu could not resist gloating gleefully in his heart.

The Hu family was really calm. After their treasures were stolen from the secret vault, they did not even allow any news of this incident to leak out.

When Lu Yu thought of this, he could not help but admire the Hu family's endurance a little in his heart.

However, when he thought about it again, such a reaction was to be expected. If those guests who came to the auction learned that the Hu family could not even protect the treasures they were going to auction off, would those people still dare to bid for the items on the auction block?

Standing at the entrance to receive guests, Hu Chenge had just welcomed in a VIP guest when his eyes turned around and saw Lu Yu who was following Zheng Xiaochuan.

As he looked at Lu Yu, an icy glint rose in the depths of his eyes, but in a flash it vanished. His demeanor changed completely as he put on a smiling face and walked towards Zheng Xiaochuan.

"Young Master Zheng, welcome, welcome! This way please!"

Zheng Xiaochuan looked at the smiling Hu Chenge and turned his head to look at Lu Yu. Seeing that Lu Yu's expression was as calm as a mill pond, Zheng Xiaochuan then turned back with relief and nodded to Hu Chenge.

Following that, he led Lu Yu and strode into the Southern Seas Hotel.

Looking at the back profiles of both Zheng Xiaochuan and Lu Yu, Hu Chenge gave a scornful snort.

However, when Hu Chenge was looking at Lu Yu's back profile, his eyes suddenly shone brightly, as if he suddenly remembered something important.

Immediately after that, he handed the task of welcoming the guests to Hu Qian, who was standing by his side.

"Hu Qian, help me receive the guests. I think I may have found the killer!"

With that, Hu Chenge then turned around without looking back and rushed after Zheng Xiaochuan and Lu Yu's departing figures in pursuit.

"Dammit! I'm so stupid. I actually almost forgot that this guy, Lu Yu, is someone who uses a saber as a weapon!"

"Dammit! Goddammit! Why did I only recall this now?"

"But Grandfather said, the murderer is a Grade 5 War General cultivator. This guy Lu Yu's cultivation level is just a Grade 9 Great Grand Master…"

As he thought furiously, Hu Chenge became somewhat doubtful. The earlier sense of joy at having cracked the case also dissipated as a result.

"No… I can't think in this way. Even if it's not Lu Yu who killed Hu Bu'er, he definitely has the motive to get involved in this matter and therefore warrants our suspicion!"

"Lu Yu, oh Lu Yu. Bet you did not expect it, did you? You have unintentionally exposed yourself. Just you wait. When the auction comes to an end, it will be the time for our Hu family to settle the score!"

As he thought of this, an icy glint flashed across Hu Chenge's eyes. He stopped in his tracks and returned to the entrance to prepare to receive the guests.

Before long, the last batch of guests arrived. The venue on the top floor of the Southern Seas Hotel was filled to the brim.

Hu Qian, who was the staff in charge of running the Southern Seas Hotel, was appointed to be the host of this auction.

Under the gaze of the sea of guests, Hu Qian, wearing a red high-cut cheongsam and high heels, walked onto the stage slowly step by step.

"Ladies and gentlemen, first, let me give everyone a warm welcome!"

Hu Qian spoke into the microphone in her hand while bowing to all the guests looking up at the stage.

"Next, I hereby announce that this auction officially begins. Please allow me to present to you our first auction lot today!"

As Hu Qian's words trailed off, several female service staff of the Southern Seas Hotel dressed in maid's outfits, walked onto the stage slowly while holding several trays covered with a layer of white cloth .

Looking at the trays held by these female service staff, Lu Yu couldn't contain his curiosity.

The Hu family's treasures had been totally cleaned out by Lu Yu. He wondered what other good stuff they had that could be used as substitutes.

A group of guests next to Lu Yu also couldn't help but stare closely at the trays in the hands of the service staff, speculating with curiosity what the first auction item would be.

Zheng Xiaochuan, who was sitting right next to Lu Yu, also asked him with a chuckle, "Lu Yu, what items do you think the Hu family will present to kick off the auction?"

"Hmm. I think the Hu family will probably bring out some good stuff to kick off the auction this time. After all, they must be anxious to clean up their image after the last Southern Seas Hotel scandal."

When he heard Zheng Xiaochuan's inquiry, Lu Yu simply shook his head and replied, "I don't know about that, but like you said, I guess the Hu family would take seriously this last possible chance for them to clear their name."

With that, Lu Yu did not say anything anymore, and watched the stage silently.

Under the expectant gazes of all the guests, Hu Qian deliberately walked slowly to the front of several service staff and lifted the white cloth covering the trays extremely slowly.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is our Southern Seas Hotel's first lot of this auction today. This is the weapon used by the former War Demigod powerful expert 'Liu Yubai'!"

"It is an S-class weapon, the Dome Breaker Spear. The starting bid is 50 million federal dollars!"