Chapter 24

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

The big shots below the stage rubbed their hands eagerly and kept their eyes wide open, ready to start bidding.

Ye Si narrowed her eyes and instructed Lu Chengsheng, “I’m going to nap for a while. Remember to bid for a Mystic Pearl Herb later. It’ll be useful to you.”

“Alrighty, Leader! I’ll wake you up when we get to the spiritual ginseng.”

“Mm-hmm.”

In the only luxurious private room on the third floor, a pair of chilly eyes would occasionally shift to a certain spot in the back row.

The bidding continued in an orderly manner under the lead of the host. After more than half an hour, the Mystic Pearl Herb was put on the auction block.

The host gave an introduction. “Ladies and gentlemen, there is a passage in the ‘Classic of Mountain and Sea.’ A certain type of herb grows on this mountain. It bears fruit the moment it sprouts from the ground. It is more than three meters tall, and it has red leaves and red flowers. After the flower blooms, the herb bears no fruit. Its name is ‘Auspicious Glory.’

“The item we’re bidding for is the veritable ‘Auspicious Glory Medicinal Herb’ as described in the ‘Classic of Mountain and Sea.’ This medicinal herb is reputed to have the function of ‘No fear of lightning after consumption.’ What this means is that after consuming this herb, the human body will become so strong that it will not feel fearful of lightning and thunder, thereby prolonging one’s life.”

As soon as the host said this, the big shots below the stage became skeptical. It was just a bundle of herbs, and eating it could prolong one’s life?

Was there really such an incredible thing?

The host continued, “The starting price is 8 million. Now, everyone can start bidding…”

For a while, everyone was looking at each other and did not bid rashly.

Lu Chengsheng was overjoyed inwardly. How would these country bumpkins know that this “Auspicious Glory” herb was actually the Mystic Pearl Herb from the Land of Eternal Void?

Although this medicinal herb wasn’t considered rare in the Land of Eternal Void, it wasn’t exactly common either. However, it was an extremely rare existence in this world.

“10 million.” Lu Chengsheng raised his bidder card and made an offer.

When they saw that someone had made a bid, some of the boorish, rich people decided to give it a go and raised the bidding price one after another. “10.01 million.”

“11 million.”

“12 million.”

Lu Chengsheng was getting impatient. He shouted outright, “20 million.”

Instantly, the person who had just raised the bid fell silent. The bidding price of a bunch of herbs had actually reached 20 million. Who could guarantee that eating it would really give one a long life?

Just as Lu Chengsheng was feeling pleased with himself for winning the bid, an icy voice rang out from above. “50 million.”

Lu Chengsheng’s face clouded over instantly. This noble and arrogant voice could only come from one person. No matter how stupid he was, Lu Chengsheng could still guess who it was.

“60 million.” He raised the bid stubbornly.

The demonic voice immediately caught up with another bid. “100 million.”

“120 million.”

“200 million.”

Mu Feng, who was in the private room on the third floor, said as a reminder, “Mr. Xi, no one can prove the effects of this bunch of herbs. I’m afraid it may be a little too careless if you intend to eat it.”

Xi Zhimo crossed his legs and took a sip of tea leisurely. “Who said I wanted to eat it?”

“Then why are you doing this?”

The corners of the man’s lips curled up into a devilishly charming arc, and his voice actually sounded a lot happier. “I’m just having fun.”

Mu Feng was flabbergasted.

He was having fun by throwing out 200 million for a bunch of herbs!

His CEO was really outstanding!

Downstairs, Lu Chengsheng felt like he was about to explode from anger. It wasn’t that he didn’t have 200 million, but if that person was determined to fight him to the death, how could he compete with the richest man in Honorasia?

Fuck!

Why was he so unlucky?

For a while, Lu Chengsheng clutched his bidder card tightly, not knowing what to do.

Ye Si opened her eyes quietly. “If he wants to buy it for you, just let him. Don’t lower yourself to the level of a nouveau riche. I’ll make him give you the Mystic Pearl Herb personally later.”

Upon hearing Ye Si’s words, Lu Chengsheng was beyond excited. He grabbed Ye Si’s arm and rubbed his face against it like a puppy. “Leader, you are so nice. Then what should I do?”

Ye Si took the opportunity to whisper into Lu Chengsheng’s ear.

However, this series of actions was extremely offensive in someone’s eyes!

The priceless antique teacup in his hand was thrown violently against the specially fabricated glass wall, and the teacup broke into pieces.

Mu Feng, who was still in a daze a moment ago, was so shocked by Xi Zhimo’s sudden rage that he trembled all over. Even his breathing became more cautious.