Chapter 948: Chapter 965: Bidding [2nd Update]
That’s right, the woman locked in the cage is none other than Lin Shiyu’s high school classmate, Zhang Ting, whom Ye Feng and the others met on the cruise before, with the noble Ali. This left Lin Shiyu utterly surprised.
To know, just a few days ago on the cruise, Zhang Ting was still looking ambitious and full of endless longing for D Country. But now, she has become a slave in D Country, locked in a cage by the people of D Country, and brought to the Shengshi Chamber of Commerce for auction.
Ye Feng wasn’t surprised at all by this scene, as Zhang Ting was with nobles like Ali at the time.
In D Country, it’s very common for nobles to lure pretty Dragon Country women into their homes and develop them into their slaves. If Zhang Ting returned safely to the Dragon Country, it would be lucky. Now as a slave in D Country, it was entirely within Ye Feng’s expectations.
Still, Zhang Ting’s behavior on the cruise had made Lin Shiyu very unhappy.
But now, seeing Zhang Ting reduced to a slave in D Country, locked in an iron cage, Lin Shiyu felt deeply pained. After all, Zhang Ting was also her classmate and a compatriot from Dragon Country.
Ye Feng and the others could see that Zhang Ting, in the iron cage, had a small red wound on her forehead.
That small red wound was evidence of Zhang Ting’s enslavement. The nobles of D Country would use tools to carve a wound on her forehead, and through the pain and their special methods, gradually make her their slave, keeping her permanently in D Country.
Now, Zhang Ting looked utterly desolate. It was clear her hair was no longer as black and thick as a few days ago. She seemed to have aged ten years within a few short days.
Zhang Ting’s appearance also stirred a heated reaction in the auction. It’s well-known that Dragon Country slaves are very sought after in D Country, and few nobles manage to secure a Dragon Country slave.
Because many Dragon Country women can’t endure the torment once they become slaves to D Country people — some die directly, others’ lifespans are considerably shortened due to poor diet and harsh living conditions. That’s why every beautiful Dragon Country woman slave is so sought after and popular in D Country.
Even Princess Meier showed intense interest in her eyes upon seeing Zhang Ting.
The D Country people in the auction were abuzz with discussion upon seeing Zhang Ting, their eyes full of anticipation.
"A Dragon Country beauty, not bad at all. It’s been a long time since I saw such a beautiful Dragon Country slave!"
"It’s indeed rare. I had a Dragon Country woman once, but she wasn’t as good-looking or shapely as this one today. Really quite impressive, I think I must try to snatch her!"
"I’m already thirty and haven’t married yet. This Dragon Country woman looks pretty good, I’ll just buy her as a wife!"
In no time, people in the auction started shouting out their bids.
"I’ll bid one million one hundred thousand!" shouted someone loudly from a noble’s private room.
"I’ll bid one million three hundred thousand... one million eight hundred thousand... two million..."
In no time, someone offered two million, and the price continued to soar.
"Two million one hundred thousand!" But just then, a woman’s voice suddenly filled the room. The moment they heard the woman’s voice, the entire venue fell silent.
Everyone froze, and no one dared to continue bidding.
Because the person who bid wasn’t anyone else but Princess Meier from the royal box. Everyone found it quite surprising, as they believed a woman like Princess Meier wouldn’t be interested in another woman, but here she was, bidding.
Everyone frowned, remembering clearly the scene earlier when someone from M Country was directly blown away by Princess Meier for competing with her over an item.
Now that Princess Meier had placed a bid, everyone was stunned, closing their mouths and watching dumbfoundedly, feeling deeply pained because they didn’t dare to continue bidding.
They all wished to acquire Zhang Ting, the slave, but because of Princess Meier, they had no choice but to give up.
At this time, panic showed in Lin Shiyu’s eyes, "Ye Feng, help Zhang Ting, please. I don’t want her to become a slave in D Country and stay here forever. Can you help her?"
Ye Feng nodded without any hesitation, "I understand..."
Even without Lin Shiyu’s request, Ye Feng would help Zhang Ting, not for any other reason than because Zhang Ting was a Dragon Country person, and Ye Feng was the War God of the Dragon Country. As the War God, how could he sit by and watch his compatriot become a slave to D Country people? So, Ye Feng would definitely help Zhang Ting.
At this moment, Princess Meier said, "I heard that Dragon Country women are excellent production machines. My second brother happens to be without a wife, so I’ll take her back, see if this Dragon Country woman is as good as the rumors say!"
Princess Meier’s words made it clear enough, sending a message to everyone that she had her eyes on Zhang Ting, and none of them should compete with her, or else they’d know the consequences!
Everyone fell silent, clearly understanding Princess Meier’s intention. Even the auctioneer looked helpless. Initially, he thought this Dragon Country woman slave could sell for at least ten million, but now, because of Princess Meier’s intervention, it was about to be sold at just two million one hundred thousand.
The auctioneer said helplessly, "Princess Meier bid two million one hundred thousand. If there’s no higher bid, then this Dragon Country woman slave will belong to Princess Meier!"
"Three million!" But at that moment, a voice echoed through the venue.