Liu Yang was extremely happy when it was time to auction the stone, he stayed only because of it. Because it was not worth it to watch a show where people are burning money like paper.

"I know everyone is in doubt about this item, I"ll give you a brief explanation on that. This last item is not for auction, but a reward in exchange for a favor" Fang Luoyang knew that the audience was still in doubt about the intentions of the Mercantile Alliance.

The crowd was in doubt about this.

(Exchange? If it"s an exchange, why would they be bringing it to the auction?) That was the biggest doubt of all.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this item can be divided among those who can help us solve a problem if only one person can, that person can keep the item to himself. As this is a special occasion, we hope to meet some talented people, the Mercantile Alliance will be grateful for the help "

The crowd began to get excited, especially the people in the regular chairs because this was one of their most celebrated occasions, this was one of those times when the Mercantile Alliance would be looking for good seeds to recruit. Who would not want to join them? Even those who were part of super clans or super sects were interested in this. But the question would be what problems the Mercantile Alliance is having and what kind of people they are looking for. Each began to tremble with expectation, as it wanted to be part of the group that the Mercantile Alliance is looking for.

Fang Luoyang was aware of the thoughts of these young people, this really was a good opportunity for the younger generation to show off their talents, but only a few of them could be chosen to be part of the Mercantile Alliance.

"Ladies and gentlemen, as the reward is a forged material, what we need is blacksmiths and artificer" Fang Luoyang"s words broke the expectations of the majority, a small part could understand what the alliance was looking for.

Because in these situations the alliance always showed some clues of what they were looking for, if they were looking for an alchemist, the alliance would give herbs as a reward, if it were some appraiser, it would be some kind of equipment as a gift.

"Those who are in this category can take the stage." As soon as Fang Luoyang finished speaking, several people began to stand up and walk toward the stage.

"Come on" Liu Yang wanted Xinyue to go with him because he knew some people had bad intentions towards her.

"But ..." Xinyue wondered if she could go along.

"Do not worry, your big sister will sort it out." Liu Yang was referring to Xiao Xi as Xinyue"s older sister.

"You b.a.s.t.a.r.d, you can not say that." Xiyue was ashamed when Liu Yang spoke like that.

The two began to go towards the stage with their hands clasped, many young people were looking at Liu Yang with eyes full of envy. How could an extremely sensual woman be with a person who did not even bid on that auction? Even some young people in the VIP rooms were looking at Xinyue with eyes of l.u.s.t.

Fang Luoyang noticed that Liu Yang and Xinyue were walking towards the stage, when her eyes and Liu Yang" s eyes meet, Liu Yang"s lips make a small smile, Fang Luoyang saw this and was extremely embarra.s.sed by the words above.

When Liu Yang and Xinyue arrived on stage, the young people who were the envy of Liu Yang, wanted to see the scene in which he would lose face, because only those who were able to climb on stage were allowed to climb. But this scene did not happen, Fang Luoyang did not stop them, she did absolutely nothing, n.o.body was believed what they saw.

There were times when this kind of scene occurred, but only when the other party was of great influence that the Mercantile Alliance could not offend, no one thought that a young man who did not even bid could be from a powerful background. The people in the VIP rooms began to see the couple with different eyes.

It was as Liu Yang had predicted, he knew that Xiao Xi was at this auction, in the other VIP room that had the window closed. Fang Luoyang did nothing because Xiao Xi had sent a message to her when Liu Yang and Xinyue began to walk toward the stage.

After some time, there was no other candidate taking the stage.

"The Mercantile Alliance thanks you who have expressed themselves, those who want to see the young aspiring blacksmith and artificer in the challenger, can stay" Fang Luoyang knew that everyone was interested in seeing this little compet.i.tion, she did not care to let everyone see. This could be a small compensation if they fail.

Because if any of them show any talent, even if it is not up to the Mercantile Alliance, other influences could be interested in recruiting these people. There were a total of seven hundred people who appeared, five hundred blacksmiths and two hundred artificer.

"Since there are no more people interested, let"s start, but first I have good news for you, we have a special guest in the last minute." As soon as Fang Luoyang finished speaking, sounds of footsteps were heard.

Everyone in the room was curious to know who this guest would appear at the last moment.

A few moments later, when the figure appeared on stage, everyone froze as they looked at the person who appeared. A person with a refined and pure face, black hair, long, sharp ears, thin eyebrows, thin nose, medium and full lips; this person was wearing a blue silk dress that enhanced their seductive curves. This person was Xiao Xi.

A riot began to arise when Xiao Xi appeared, they never imagined that the matriarch"s daughter would appear in this place, many began to look at her with heated eyes.

"h.e.l.lo ladies and gentlemen, I apologize for the sudden visit. I would like to thank you for choosing the Mercantile Alliance to do business. "Xiao Xi"s voice was soft and sweet, many melted at this voice. After speaking, she leaned toward the audience.

"Young miss, what can I do for you?" Fang Luoyang had some thoughts about what Xiao Xi wanted to do.

"I"m here to invite my younger sister to watch this compet.i.tion with me, so she does not stand alone on stage while her husband is evaluated." Xiao Xi"s words had two goals, one of making those who had intentions malicious about Xinyue would take it out of their minds. The other was to show that she and Xinyue were close enough.

Xiao Xi went toward Liu Yang and Xinyue who were hand in hand. The two of them were starting to sweat cold because they caught a look of anger in Xiao Xi"s eyes that only the two of them could see.

"How long before we see ourselves as a younger sister?" Xiao Xi spoke rather cheerfully as if the two had not seen each other for a long time.

Xinyue understood the actions of Xiao Xi and was grateful for it.

"I"m happy to see you, big sister" Xinyue followed the flow and talked to Xiao Xi as if they were great friends who are separated for a long time, but did not work very well, because the nature of Xinyue was rather cold.

"Little sister, let"s go someplace else and have tea so we can talk, but do not worry, we can watch your husband while we"re there"

"It"s all right. Husband, I"ll be keeping the big sister company, I"ll be rooting for you. "Xinyue accepted Xiao Xi"s invitation, before turning to Liu Yang.

Xinyue was totally ashamed when she spoke the word husband. Despite thinking that she belonged to Liu Yang, Xinyue still did not hand her body to him.

"Okay, I hope my wife does not offend the young miss when they"re alone." Liu Yang knew he would also have to partic.i.p.ate in this performance.

"Do not worry, she"s my little sister after all." Xiao Xi did not want to continue on stage, after saying goodbye to the crowd, she took Xinyue with her and they were walking to the back of the stage.

The crowd was envious of Liu Yang and Xinyue, because the two were quite close to Xiao Xi, mainly Xinyue, because Xiao Xi came specially to invite her to tea. Many began to think that Liu Yang would have a great chance of joining the Mercantile Alliance because of his wife.

"Let"s start with the challenge" Fang Luoyang was in doubt about what just happened but left that aside.

When she finished speaking, Fang Luoyan waves one hand and nine platforms appear on the stage, each one with equipment on top.

"This challenge is to test your knowledge of the forge in general, and the ability to a.n.a.lyze. There are a total of nine equipment to be evaluated, some may be defective or not, you need to a.n.a.lyze and give your answer. Those who have the best a.n.a.lysis will have the chance to be chosen for the selection test. "f.a.g Luoyang"s words kindled the flames within these seven hundred people.

Because they knew what the selection test was, Fang Luoyang could only recommend those who pa.s.sed this small test, the real challenge would be when the compet.i.tion among the recommended start, this compet.i.tion was called the selection test, those who pa.s.s the test may work for the Mercantile Alliance.

"You have a total of five hours to evaluate these nine items. Let the evaluation test begin. "As soon as Fang Luoyang"s words were finished, the young began to move toward the platforms and evaluate the items.