From the high point of view, Yao Zhi could see the situation below clearly. In the center of the vast hall was a large stage. Surrounding the stage were wooden benches where people could watch the slaves closely.
On the first and second floors, there were a total of 25 balconies where the guests could watch from behind bead curtains. On the third floor, there were only five balconies.
Based on this, she knew the number of private rooms. Besides hers, the other rooms on the third floor were taken. But unlike her, who ca alone, she could see several figures behind the bead curtains in each room.
She had just finished a cup of tea when she heard a loud cheer coming from below. A woman wearing red, revealing clothes walked into the center of the stage.
"Welco to Hongyun Tower! Today, we will auction a total of 20 top-quality slaves from outside the Great Yan Kingdom. Besides these slaves, we also received 7 official slaves from the Capital."
The mont they heard her words, everyone erupted in cheers. The state slaves were family mbers of criminals and were sentenced by the Emperor himself. Therefore, they were unable to redeem themselves or their descendants forever.
Since those who committed cris that involved their entire families were mostly officials or noble families, the quality of the state slaves was very good, especially the unmarried daughters.
After a while, everyone cald down, and the host continued, "Without further ado, let’s bring in the first batch of slaves!"
Following her words, a burly man led five people to the stage. Their clothes were tattered, their bodies were covered in injuries, and their limbs were chained. As they walked, the sound of chains clinking echoed in the hall.
The difference between the well-decorated hall and the slaves’ disheveled appearance made Yao Zhi feel uncomfortable.
"These barbarian slaves were war captives from the Elamu tribes. They are known for their tall stature and endurance. We have tested their skills, and each of them is a skilled martial artist."
"The starting price is 50 taels of silver. Each bid can’t be lower than one tael of silver."
As soon as the host finished the introduction, one after another, the people started to bid.
Yao Zhi couldn’t see them clearly from her location. So, she opened the system’s shop and bought military binoculars for 200 points. Using them, she finally saw the slaves’ condition.
Looking at the festering wounds on their bodies, she couldn’t help but tighten her grip on the binoculars. So of them had flushed cheeks and were breathing heavily, a sign of fever.
Although their faces were covered in bruises and dirt, she could see their prominent, distinct noses and high cheekbones. Brown hair with dark brown eyes, dark skin-toned.
Looking at their features, they should be from Persia. But during the Shang Dynasty, the region that later beca known as Persia had not yet beco a unified empire.
Since they were war captives, their martial arts must be better than average. They would be suitable to beco her guards.
After she finished observing them, the price had risen to 310 taels of silver for one slave. The price was bid by a guest on the second floor.
When everyone thought that no one would bid against the guest, Yao Zhi picked up a jade tablet and raised her hand.
"400 taels of silver."
The mont she said this, the host exclaid excitedly, "400 taels of silver! Is there anyone who wants to bid more than this?"
Usually, the price of war-captive slaves was 200 taels of silver at most. It was because the guest on the second floor took a liking to their looks that she was willing to spend more to buy them.
She never expected that soone would actually be willing to spend so much to buy a slave.
Inside the private room, a maidservant said, "Miss, this is just the first one. You can bid on the next one. There are so many slaves; surely that person can’t snatch all of them from you."
The young woman was angry, but what her maidservant said was right. She had only brought 350 taels of silver and couldn’t spend all of it.
"Since he wants that slave so badly, this young lady will let him have him!" she said, feigning magnanimity.
Since no one competed against her, Yao Zhi obtained the first slave. As a guest on the third floor, she didn’t have to pay directly. She could pay after the auction.
The guard unchained the slave, and he was taken to Yao Zhi’s private room. At the sa ti, the auction for the next slave continued.
When the guard sent the first slave over, Yao Zhi was watching the situation below. This ti, the speed of the bidding was faster than before, as everyone roughly knew their competitors’ strengths.
As the price reached 300 taels of silver, she raised her jade tablet and said, "400 taels of silver!"
"400 taels of silver! Is there anyone who wants to bid more than this?" the host asked with bright eyes.
She glanced at Yao Zhi’s private room and had a guess in her heart. It was not uncommon for people to buy several slaves at once. But from how this honored guest acted, it seed that he planned to buy all the slaves in this batch.
While the guests on the ground floor discussed her identity, Yao Zhi turned to look at the slave she had just bought.
Standing there, he made the room look small. He was at least 180 centiters or more. Although he was tall, he was not as tall as her husband.
Yao Zhi gestured for him to co closer and asked, "What’s your na?"
Seeing that the slave stood there unmoving, the guard pushed him from behind while saying, "Your master is asking you a question."
The man was pushed forward and fell to the ground. The sound of his knee hitting the ground was so loud that Yao Zhi felt pain just looking at it.
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