Chapter 25

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

After another half an hour, the finale of the night arrived.

The host took the microphone and gave an introduction excitedly. “Distinguished guests, the next item is the last item of this auction. This item can be said to have a shocking origin and is unique to this world. Let me first introduce this treasure to everyone.”

In the next second, a set of ginseng photos appeared on the screen. Every shot showed a different ginseng shape, and their forms were very human-like. Some seemed to be sitting in meditation, some seemed to be sleeping, and some even seemed to be talking.

The host continued, “Ladies and gentlemen, please take a look. The ginseng in this set of photos have different shapes and their expressions are amazing. However, they are actually the same plant!”

As soon as these words were uttered, the audience downstage erupted in an uproar.

If this was such a magical ginseng, had it turned into a spirit?

The host paused graciously for a moment. After everyone had calmed down, he continued, “This is the legendary 10,000-year spiritual ginseng! I believe that everyone here has heard of its use and value, so I don’t need to elaborate further.

“Now, I’ll emphasize the rules of the auction. This auction method can be said to be unprecedented.

“In accordance with the treasure owner’s request, this auction will not proceed along the lines of the highest bidder winning the bid. Everyone can bid at will. Within an hour, if someone calls the price that the treasure owner has indicated here, he will be the successful bidder.”

In a private room on the third floor, Xi Zhimo sat on the sofa with his eyes closed.

This way of bidding gave the others a fair chance to compete, but to him, it was undoubtedly increasing the difficulty of the game.

However, no matter what it took, he had to get hold of the 10,000-year spiritual ginseng!

The voices of bidding in the auction hall rose and fell. A group of people was in a heated discussion, raising the price one after another. However, the host shook his head repeatedly and the auctioneer’s hammer did not fall.

Ye Si glanced at the crowd, then got up and walked to the last row. There was an old man with white hair sitting there. He was dressed very simply, and his long beard was combed very neatly. He was also in excellent spirits.

Ye Si sat down beside him and said, “Even if I help, she can only live for two more years. Have you thought it through?”

This old man was Mo Zhixuan.

Mo Zhixuan looked at the young girl in front of him in surprise. His vigorous eyes were full of shock. “Miss, are you from the North?”

“Yes, I am. There’s no need to doubt me. I’m the benefactor you’ve been waiting for.”

Mo Zhixuan simply couldn’t believe that the heaven-defying opportunity he had divined with all his skills arrived in the form of such a young girl.

Yet, she was able to reveal his intentions with just one sentence.

Mo Zhixuan was stumped and then he asked tentatively, “Then do you know the price I have told the auctioneer, Miss?”

Ye Si stretched out her hand and gestured a number. Mo Zhixuan instantly prostrated himself in admiration.

He had only secretly told the auctioneer the price one second before he went on stage.

No one in this world could have known his desired price in advance!

This could only mean that the young girl in front of him had reached the peak of divining skills at such a young age.

She could totally be on par with his ancestor!

The expressions on Mo Zhixuan’s aged face fluctuated. The next second, he cupped his hands in front of his chest and said in a very respectful tone, “Great Master, I have made up my mind. Please fulfill my request.”

Ye Si answered calmly. “I am just on the receiving end of your karma, so it’s not really fulfilling your request per se. The spiritual ginseng is indeed useful to me.”

“Thank you so much, Great Master! The spiritual ginseng is in my house. You can come and get it tomorrow morning.” Mo Zhixuan was probably too excited as even his voice was trembling.

Ye Si was about to leave after accomplishing her goal when Mo Zhixuan stopped her again. “Great Master, there’s something I don’t understand. I hope you can enlighten me.”

“Go ahead,” Ye Si said.

“For the past two years, I’ve been trying to divine a survival route for my wife almost every day, but no matter how I try, I still end up with a dead end. Why did a glimmer of hope suddenly appear in the dead end a few days ago?”

Ye Si looked at him solemnly. “The cycle of the Heavenly Dao is fixed. The Dao gives birth to all things, and how you deal with these things depends on your mindset. It was your sincerity that touched the will of heaven.”

Mo Zhixuan was suddenly enlightened. He looked at Ye Si’s petite back profile, and the admiration in his heart deepened.

Ye Si returned to Lu Chengsheng’s side and sat down. At this moment, Xi Zhimo’s voice was heard shouting out a bid price. “10 billion.”

Buzz! A huge uproar rose among the guests present!

What kind of big shot was sitting upstairs? How could he make such a terrifying, astronomical bidding price!

“How about it, Leader? Can I bid now?” Lu Chengsheng asked immediately.

“Go ahead.”

Just as everyone was still reeling from the shock at this astronomical figure, Lu Chengsheng raised his bidder card, stood up, and called out, “0!”