I'm in the world of cultivation, and I get a system for becoming a wealthy urban tycoon?

The auction hall was filled with waves of noise, and the dazzling lights of the spirit stones illuminated the entire hall in a magnificent golden glow.

Lu Yang's first reaction after hearing Qin Nanyue's words was to agree.

Only a fool would turn down an opportunity to improve favorability that comes knocking on their door!

But just as the words were about to come out, a sudden flash of inspiration struck him, and he swallowed the word "okay" back down.

and many more……

Isn't this the perfect opportunity to deliver the Cinnabar-Binding Sword Silk?

Qin Nanyue was eagerly wanting a top-grade magic artifact waistband, and he had a cinnabar sword-binding sash in his hand, which was even of a higher quality than the gold and white sword-marked waistband on the auction stage!

If I take it out and give it to her now, how much will my favorability increase?

Just imagining the image of the favorability rating soaring made Lu Yang's heart beat faster.

Qin Nanyue noticed that Lu Yang's expression was constantly changing, and the light in his clear eyes flickered, as if he was plotting something.

Her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly added, "If it's inconvenient for Junior Brother Lu, then forget it."

She genuinely felt that Lu Yang was a very kind person, taking care of Yingying in every way, and even giving her a rare and valuable item like the Youth Preservation Pill.

Even if Qin Nanyue wanted this waist belt, she wouldn't let a mere spirit stone cause a rift between them.

Lin Ying stood to the side, her red lips twitching slightly. She instinctively wanted to say something to help her best friend out of the predicament, but she swallowed the words back down.

She didn't want to put Lu Yang in a difficult position.

For a moment, the surrounding air seemed to quiet down, and the sounds of bidding from the auction stage drifted in from afar, making this small space seem exceptionally silent.

Just then, Lu Yang came to his senses.

He looked at Qin Nanyue with a smile in his eyes and slowly said, "It's not that it's inconvenient, I'm just thinking that the corset on stage doesn't really suit you, Senior Sister Qin."

Qin Nanyue was stunned for a moment, then rolled her eyes in annoyance, her beautiful eyes filled with a hint of reproach: "You think I'm not worthy of using a top-grade magic weapon?"

Lu Yang shook his head, the smile on his lips deepening.

"How could that be?" His voice was unhurried, and his slender fingers lightly brushed across the storage bag. "How about this one? This one suits you better."

As soon as he finished speaking, an extremely vibrant red color suddenly bloomed in his hand.

The Cinnabar-Binding Sword Silk appeared in his hand.

In that instant, the surrounding spirit stone lights seemed to dim slightly.

The shimmering light flowed across the silk like ripples on water, vibrant yet dignified, like a frozen sunset or a restrained flame.

Qin Nanyue and Lin Ying's eyes were drawn to it almost simultaneously.

Lin Ying murmured, "So beautiful..."

Qin Nanyue's breath hitched for a moment.

Her gaze was fixed on the red ribbon, her pupils slightly dilated, reflecting a shimmering light deep within them.

Several breaths passed before she exclaimed in a low voice, "This...this is also a top-grade magic artifact?!"

Her voice trembled with barely suppressed emotion.

In comparison, this vermilion sword-binding sash is much more attractive than the gold and white sword-marked waistband on the stage.

The red silk fabric was like flowing cinnabar, every inch of it exuding an aura of both sharpness and nobility.

If the gold and white sword-marked waistband is sharp yet cool, then this red silk ribbon is flamboyant yet naturally elegant.

For female cultivators, good looks are an important criterion for choosing magical artifacts.

Even the eldest daughter of the Qin family is no exception!

Lin Ying was so surprised that she couldn't speak, her gentle almond-shaped eyes widening slightly.

Previously, Lu Yang had "lent" her a top-grade magic artifact, the Purple Cloud Pill Robe, which she thought was a unique honor.

But now, Lu Yang casually took out another top-grade magic artifact, and it was even a waist-cinching type, which is extremely rare!

Junior Brother Lu... what exactly is his background?

Lin Ying lowered her eyelashes, her long lashes casting a light shadow under her eyes.

In her opinion, Junior Brother Lu was handsome, had an ethereal and otherworldly aura, a gentle nature, an unfathomable background, and was incredibly generous.

A male cultivator like Lu Yang probably has countless female cultivators who like him.

And what about her?

She was just an ordinary alchemist from an unremarkable family, and her talent was not top-notch.

She even felt that she was not good enough for Lu Yang.

The inferiority complex in her heart quietly wrapped around and tightened like vines, making her palms feel cold.

Lu Yang was unaware of Lin Ying's emotional change; his attention was entirely on Qin Nanyue.

He smiled and handed the Cinnabar Sword-Binding Ribbon to Qin Nanyue, his tone relaxed and casual, as if he were handing her not a top-grade magic weapon that countless cultivators would fight tooth and nail for, but a wildflower picked from the roadside: "This top-grade magic weapon can not only enhance the power of sword magic, but also amplify sword energy. Senior Sister Qin, you specialize in sword magic, so it should be more suitable for you than the one on the stage."

Qin Nanyue stared blankly at the red silk in front of her, and couldn't help but swallow.

However, as a direct descendant of the Qin family, and someone who already possessed two top-grade magic treasures, her composure was ultimately much stronger than that of ordinary cultivators.

She quickly realized what was happening, took a deep breath, and hurriedly asked, "Junior Brother Lu, are you going to sell it to me? How many spirit stones? Just name your price!"

Her tone was quick and urgent, as if she was afraid that Lu Yang would change his mind.

Lu Yang waved his hand dismissively and said in a light tone, "This top-grade magic weapon is too effeminate and not suitable for me, so I'll give it to my senior sister."

Qin Nanyue: "????"

Her expression froze completely on her face.

The warm yellow light from the private room shone on her delicate face, clearly illuminating her dazed expression.

Her lips moved, but she couldn't utter a single word.

Did you...give her a gift?

A top-grade magical artifact, and a rare one at that—a waist-cinching top-grade magical artifact—and just like that… he gave it to her?

Sitting next to her, Lin Ying lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously twisting the fabric of her sleeve.

A bittersweet feeling welled up from the bottom of her heart, making her throat feel tight.

The purple cloud-embroidered robe she wore before made her think she was different, that she was special in Junior Brother Lu's heart.

Now it seems... not at all...

He even gifted Nan Yue top-grade magical artifacts...

That bittersweet feeling churned in my chest, and I couldn't shake it off.

Strangely enough, the inferiority complex that had been weighing on her mind actually lessened as a result.

She didn't know why either.

Perhaps it's because, in this way, Junior Brother Lu isn't so perfect?

At the very least, Junior Brother Lu is quite bad, and... quite lecherous?

Lin Ying considered herself to be somewhat attractive, but Nan Yue was even more beautiful than her.

That face was strikingly beautiful and elegant, with a dashing and heroic air, and a slender and graceful figure—the kind of appearance many male cultivators dreamed of.

Junior Brother Lu seems to just like pretty girls!

When this thought popped into Lin Ying's head, she felt like crying, but she held it back tightly.

She lowered her head, muttering to herself, her mind a jumbled mess, unable to discern her own feelings.

Although her mind was blank, her gaze involuntarily lifted, cautiously glancing at Lu Yang and then at Qin Nanyue.

Qin Nanyue was still in a daze when she suddenly noticed Lin Ying's faint gaze beside her, and her heart skipped a beat.

That gaze, cautious yet tinged with bitterness, pretending not to care but unable to resist observing, like a small animal protecting its territory but not daring to make a sound.