Brother Ying's bald head in green robe led everyone to walk up the stone steps. At this time, they could see more and more clearly. There was really a big scene below.
There are poems and oils to prove it: It is two floors wide and incomparable, with crowds of people moving like stars, green and yellow robes passing by, colorful and charming. There are distant stone walls all around, and there are bright lights in all directions, and there are even old men holding pills, saying that they are noble people.
When everyone came downstairs, the young man had already arranged the seats, laid out cushioned chairs, and set up a tea table with snacks, and then stood aside to serve them.
Zhao Tong looked forward and saw that this place was divided into two levels. The lower part was a large platform, surrounded by red silk. It was empty at the moment.
Zhu Xiaoyi said respectfully: "My lord, in a moment the Huanxi Building will drive the girl to this stone platform. The stone platform is called the fish tank, and the girl is the fish. Then the customers start picking and bidding. If they like the same girl, the one with the highest price will get it." "
Zhao Tong was silent, while Ouyang Bei said angrily: "They are all women from good families, why do they have this name?"
Zhu Xiaoyi scratched his head and said, "This little one doesn't know."
Ouyang Bei said again: "Wait a moment, I will burn this place with fire!"
Zhu Xiaoyi immediately cried and said: "Grandpa, please lower your voice. This is the largest property underground in Huanxi Cave. There are hundreds of people guarding it, and they all have weapons. If you want to be heard, you must not turn it into mud."
Ouyang Bei was about to get angry again when a gong rang from below and a high-pitched voice came: "Dear gentlemen, we are young and rough and can't speak, so I have to say thank you for coming to Huanxi Building to support me."
When everyone looked at it, they saw a thin man with a jujube head and a cool silk black shirt. This man knocked the gong six times in a row. After each blow, he would say an auspicious word. After knocking six times, he shouted: "Let the fish go!" "
From the rear channel entrance of the platform, a group of women wearing green shirts and red belts were escorted out from under the gate of Huanxi Cave.
These women were all tied up with ropes, and some even had things stuffed in their mouths. Zhu Xiaoyi explained in a low voice: "They are all brought from Huanxilouguai, some from Tokyo itself, some from far away in the suburbs, and some from childhood." The ones who were raised were all strong-tempered, the cowardly ones were sold to the brothels above, the ones with cloth strips stuffed in their mouths would commit suicide even if they bit their tongues, and the limping ones were probably interrupted while escaping. Legs."
Zhao Tong's face gradually became gloomy. Zhu Xiaoyi stopped talking immediately after observing his words. Huang Gu next to him knew that Zhao Tong was angry. Although he couldn't see the current situation, he still whispered: "Young master, you must think long term, otherwise I'm afraid they will be killed."
Ouyang Bei said angrily: "Master Huang, you can see it, but I can't. I will risk my life today to make trouble with him!"
"Now please choose your bids, gentlemen!" Zaohe said, beating the gong on his head.
Zhao Tong narrowed his eyes: "Choose one of them, or if it doesn't work, just two or three. If you can save one tonight, you can delay it for a while!"
Everyone was stunned for a moment, and then they came to their senses. Zhu Xiaoyi said: "That's the only way. The young one has the guts to pick two girls."
Ouyang Bei sneered: "It's just picking, but I don't ask you to do anything. If you want to do anything, don't forget that my blade cuts from bottom to top!"
Zhu Xiaoyi said with a sneer: "Grandpa, you are too worried. Ever since Xiaoyi followed the grandfathers, he has decided to change his mind and become a real hero!"
"I want that beauty number 7!"
"This distinguished guest, the starting price for mermaids is three hundred taels!"
"I want a beautiful lady."
"Dear guest, the starting price for the beautiful mermaid is one hundred taels."
"Beauty Eight!"
"Guest, the mermaid price starts at fifty taels!"
It turns out that the woman below was actually marked as the third class by Huanxi Cave, and she was called mermaid, beauty mermaid and mermaid.
Zhao Tong sighed slightly in his heart, glanced around the platform, and saw one of the girls, with a delicate and charming little face, cheeks as beautiful as jade, bright eyes, a slight pear dimple, and a childish look on her face, she was so beautiful Unlucky.
Zhao Tong looked at the sign on her body and said, "Beauty No. 3!"
"Beauty No. 3!" A voice sounded almost at the same time.
Zhao Tong frowned slightly, and when he turned around, he saw that it was a young man who was not wearing a veil. Zhao Tong recognized him at a glance as one of the three people walking behind him in the channel.
"There are two distinguished guests who are interested in Mermaid No. 3!" Zaohe, who was beating the gong, became excited. This kind of competition is not common on weekdays. After all, it is not like the competition for oiran in a brothel in the open world. In this underground world, there are more They are afraid of each other.
Not only that, other people also became violent. Although they all avoided encountering this kind of thing, who didn't want to watch the excitement? Especially if the final bids of the two parties are usually too high and cannot be added up, it will be a fierce battle to decide the final ownership of the girl, but it will be more thrilling than the bidding.
None of the evil guests at the scene wanted one of them to give up, so they banged the table and bowls and cheered. People who came to this place, except Guifanlou's own family, could not find a kind person after coming down from Tokyo. , it's better to be like this, I can't wait to see the fighting, the flash of swords, the shadow of sticks, and the splash of blood, it is a pleasure.
Zhu Xiaoyi told a few people about the rules of Huanxi Building. Seeing this kind of thing, if the two bidders have the same number, naturally the last bidder has to add more money. If he doesn't, he will give up.
The head of Zaohe, who was beating the gong, didn't want to give in, but Huanxi Building had become a climate and had its own rules. He couldn't provoke others from inside, so he had no choice but to praise the fish in the tank.
He stretched out his hand covered with fine yellow hair, pulled Mermaid No. 3 over, and praised: "Two distinguished guests, please see me. This fish is not a local product in Tokyo, but a hero from Jingdong Road." Yes, because I have always been with this building, I sent it here to compensate for my previous dealings. It is a top-quality fish."
I saw that the young lady has a crystal complexion, as soft as jade, with bright eyes and white teeth. Although she is young, she is as mature as a hibiscus at dawn, and she is very lovable. There is no expression on her face at the moment, even if it is pulled hard, she just looks around with flexible eyes. .
Zao Hetou banged the gong fiercely and continued: "Everyone knows that the fish in this building are divided into three categories. These mermaids are all untouched, so they can offer three hundred taels. After tonight, the price will be reduced by one. Hundreds, more than a month later, she will be treated like a mermaid. This fish is the best choice in terms of appearance, figure, age and skin color. She was supposed to be sold, but unfortunately this girl looks soft and waxy, but is actually fierce. , I have sought death several times, so I have no choice but to stay here, just waiting for guidance from you nobles."
The young master's eyes lit up and he was about to bid again. The fat man next to him frowned and said, "Did the official forget what I said?"
The young master smiled and said, "I remember, but we didn't tease him randomly. We acted according to the rules of Huanxi Building, so what's the deal? Besides, now that we have a backer, and we haven't broken the rules here, it doesn't matter."
The fat black man's face turned cold. The more he said something, the young master shouted before him: "Five hundred taels!"
He was elated and stared at the girl on the stage, feeling his heart burning like a fire. He secretly thought that the direct increase in price, which would almost double the price, would definitely deter the other party. Thinking of his current supporter, he felt a little fluttering at his feet.
Unexpectedly, a voice on the other side suddenly sounded: "One thousand taels!"
