I Have Infinite Attributes

C15 - Forgemaster!

As the crowd's astonishment at the Zhou family and Zhou Jibo began to subside, a voice suddenly rang out, "Yan Yuanlu."

Who would dare address the formidable and domineering Yan Yuanlu so directly?

All eyes turned to see Wang Sibo, a Forgemaster at the Soul Separation Stage, standing and fixing his gaze on Yan Yuanlu.

Yan Yuanlu quickly responded with a smile, "Elder Wang, what can I do for you?"

"The two items you presented to Young Master Zhou earlier, was one of them the special piece?" Wang Sibo inquired.

Yan Yuanlu, catching his drift, nodded, "Yes, it was indeed that piece."

"What kind of person is Young Master Zhou?" Wang Sibo probed further.

Reflecting on their brief interaction, Yan Yuanlu replied, "He possesses an extraordinary foundation and has a clear purpose. He's amiable in his dealings."

Wang Sibo's face lit up with a satisfied smile. "That's reassuring. I would like to meet him."

"Certainly, Elder Wang. I will accompany you."

With that, Yan Yuanlu took the lead. Wang Sibo and his granddaughter, along with the Glorious House's shopkeeper, followed him toward the private room.

Once they departed, the auction resumed. Although the attendees on the third floor continued to participate, their attention was divided, their glances drifting towards the private room from time to time.

Previously, Zhou Jibo of the Zhou family was merely recognized for his genius. Now, he had caught the attention of the Myriad Treasure Auction House, and even Soul Separation Stage masters sought an audience with him.

The Zhou family was poised for a resurgence! It seemed inevitable that no one in Icefair City could halt the Zhou family's ascent!

And Zhou Jibo was the linchpin in this revival.

He was set to be the true cornerstone of the Zhou family for decades to come.

"We must report this to the Patriarch immediately!" declared a Yu family elder, rising and hastily exiting with his entourage.

Zheng Hongyi, the Zheng family steward, was unceremoniously escorted out by the Glorious House guards. He cast a last, disgruntled look at the establishment, his thoughts mirroring the others'.

They needed to inform their Patriarch without delay!

Inside the private room, Zhou Jibo had finished reviewing the Dawn Mental Cultivation Method and the Mountain Splitting Palm. The scribe who had transcribed the techniques had already taken his leave.

Zhou Jibo then carefully examined the items Yan Yuanlu had sent, now unveiled from beneath the red cloth.

To the left, there was the Cool Breeze Sword Technique, a medium-grade Yellow Rank martial skill consisting of twelve sword moves across six distinct levels.

To the right, a sword stretched about five feet in length. While typical sharp swords measured three to four feet, this one stood nearly as tall as a twelve-year-old child, its surface etched with intricate blood traces that clearly gave rise to the name Blood Stripe Sword.

This low-grade Yellow Rank treasure sword lacked the biting chill or gleaming sharpness one might expect, resembling more an ornamental piece than a weapon of war.

Zhou Jibo grasped the hilt, musing to himself, "A five-foot sword is exactly what I need for my desired attack range. A three-foot blade would be too short, but this is just right."