novel-bin Chapter 386 Auction
Chapter 386 Auction
Chapter 386 Auction
After the banquet, Leng Yun and Feng Mei returned to their room.
"Hmph! This is outrageous! They're clearly trying to hand the tulip over to that lecherous old man!" Feng Mei said angrily.
Grand Tutor Pang asked with amusement, "What happened?"
Feng Mei then embellished the story, repeatedly criticizing the Bao family for their hypocrisy.
After hearing this, Grand Tutor Pang said calmly, "The Bao family has always been untrustworthy, hypocritical and cunning. I just didn't expect that this old man has actually reached the level of a fifth-grade alchemist."
Leng Yun was taken aback: "Could it be that Elder Pang has heard of this alchemist?"
"Of course, he is a disgrace to the alchemist world," Grand Tutor Pang said disdainfully.
Leng Yun asked curiously, "Why?"
Grand Tutor Pang countered, "Have you noticed anything unusual about this old man?"
Leng Yun thought for a moment, then suddenly said, "It's his appearance; he looks very young!"
Grand Tutor Pang nodded: "Yes, that's right. He can refine a kind of elixir that can make him young again."
"Really? Is there such a pill?" Feng Mei suddenly asked, as women seemed to be very concerned about this question.
Grand Tutor Pang continued, "Of course, but the medicinal ingredient is a bit special; it requires a three-month-old infant!"
At this point, Leng Yun understood the connection: this old man Huai had rejuvenated himself and had killed countless infants!
"Ah! That's so cruel, isn't anyone going to do anything about it?" Feng Mei asked.
"Hmph, although Elder Huai is cruel, he is a very talented alchemist. He is valued by the Miraculous Medicine Pavilion, so naturally no one dares to lay a hand on him," Grand Tutor Pang said indignantly.
Ten years ago, he originally intended to return from the Dragon Clan and deal with this Elder Huai, but unexpectedly he was sealed away by the Dragon Maiden.
In the past ten years, Elder Huai has become a Rank 5 alchemist, making him even more difficult to deal with this time!
"Moreover, Elder Huai specifically targets poor, ordinary people, so even if those people want revenge, they have no way to get it," Grand Tutor Pang explained.
Leng Yun couldn't help but sigh, realizing just how miserable life must be for those without strength in this world.
Although he wasn't some chivalrous hero who would stand up for justice, he wouldn't mind taking care of such scum if given the chance.
"Oh, right!" Grand Tutor Pang lowered his voice, "We need to be careful. The Bao family is hiding a super expert!"
"An expert?" Leng Yun asked, completely unaware of the difference.
Grand Tutor Pang nodded: "Even stronger than my current strength!"
"No wonder!" Leng Yun suddenly realized; he hadn't noticed anything at all.
Even stronger than Grand Tutor Pang, that means a master at the sixth level of the Sound and Martial Realm or above!
I wonder what this hidden expert's purpose is. Could it also be Yu Jinzhi?
Thinking of this, Leng Yun felt a lot of invisible pressure around him.
……
Meanwhile, in another room within the Bao family compound.
Two figures, who were in cahoots, were sitting together drinking tea.
"Hmph, I really didn't expect a fifth-grade alchemist to appear out of nowhere. I have no hope for Yu Jinzhi this time." It was Tang Gong who spoke.
And sitting opposite him was none other than Bao Zha.
Bao Zha put down his teacup and said with a smile, "A fifth-grade alchemist? We can't afford to offend him. You'd better accept your fate!"
Tang Gong snorted and slammed the teacup down on the table, spilling the tea inside.
Bao Zha continued, "That's not enough, Brother Tang. As your younger brother, I certainly won't let you come for nothing!"
"Oh? What do you mean?" Tang Gong asked.
Bao Zha revealed a sinister smile: "Brother Tang, don't you like that girl named Feng Mei?"
"Yes! You have a way?" A sly excitement appeared on Tang Gong's face.
Bao Zha snorted and deliberately lowered his voice, saying, "As soon as the auction is over, we'll kill that guy named Leng Yun and then capture Feng Mei."
"Haha, then my brother and I can enjoy it properly!" Tang Gong revealed a lewd smile.
Tang Gong then seemed to remember something: "This Leng Yun is quite capable."
"Hmph, we'll all go at him together then, I refuse to believe we can't kill him!" Bao Zha sneered...
……
The next day, in the Bao family hall.
The auction that everyone had been looking forward to finally began, and the entire hall was already filled with thousands of people.
These people were all prominent figures in the country, while ordinary people could only stay outside the Bao family's residence and listen attentively to the latest news coming from them.
So for a time, the servants of the Bao family became highly sought-after, proudly reporting the situation in the mansion everywhere, as if it were a live broadcast.
Many people who came to the auction, although they came to see the tulips, were all self-aware enough to know that they could not possibly obtain such a treasure. They might as well look at other items to see if there were any worth collecting.
And the Bao family auction lived up to its reputation, with the very first item being a rare and precious treasure.
So from the very first item up for auction, the bidding became fierce, soaring to an astronomical level.
Even Leng Yun, who was sitting to the side, couldn't help but sigh inwardly, these people were truly richer than a country.
The events unfolding on-site were broadcast live in great detail throughout Moonpine City, and even the crowds outside were excited as the auction progressed.
Tang Gong and Bao Zha sat together, neither paying attention to the auction. Instead, their eyes were constantly darting towards Feng Mei, and wicked thoughts were rising in their minds.
Mr. Huai did not bid, but simply sat leisurely in the VIP area, waiting for the last item to be auctioned, namely the tulip.
After about two hours, all the other items had finally been sold out, leaving only one tulip branch.
At this moment, everyone present quieted down. Their bidding phase had ended, and now the stage was to be handed over to the real experts.
Suddenly, the entire hall became much quieter.
Immediately afterwards, two maids came out carrying a tray with a purple-gold branch on it, which was the legendary tulip branch.
As soon as the tulip appeared, a purple-gold light illuminated the entire room, and everyone smelled a refreshing herbal fragrance.
"These are indeed extraordinary medicinal herbs!" Leng Yun exclaimed.
Even Old Man Huai straightened up and looked greedily at the tulip on the stage.
Amidst the surprised and envious gazes of the crowd, Bao Wudao slowly walked onto the stage.
He said loudly, "As everyone knows, I auctioned the tulip branch in order to find the murderer of my son. Now that Lord Huai has agreed to help me with this matter, I have decided to give the tulip branch to Lord Huai. I believe no one will object!"
"I object!"
Before Bao Wudao could finish speaking, a dissenting voice arose from the audience...