"Black Wolf bids 96 points for the Exotic Iron."
"No one here can outbid 96 Thief Points, so the Exotic Iron goes to Black Wolf."
Pharmacist's Wish and Yan Qing almost called out their bids simultaneously; it wouldn't be surprising for either to win it. However, Pharmacist's Wish, who snatched the top prize, didn't seem that happy, while the missed opportunity left Yan Qing somewhat relieved.
Exotic Iron: Shall I leave then?
Yet soon, a faint sense of regret and envy arose in Yan Qing's heart. After all, the Legendary Token forged by the Thief's House with Exotic Iron is something one would naturally covet. Regardless of its performance, the mere fact it's 'exclusively customized' is an irresistible lure for any player, akin to the superiority of an 'experimental machine' over a 'mass-produced machine' in Gundam anime.
But the issue is, Yan Qing also wanted other rewards from the Thief's House, which were not of lesser priority.
