Chapter 19

The Lotus Flower is an extraordinary medicinal herb that can stimulate muscle activity. When taken by someone with damaged muscles or internal organs, it can quickly heal injuries and fully restore the body. Of course, if taken alone, the efficacy of the herb is greatly reduced. If it is formulated into a special medicinal liquid, the Lingxi Body Tempering Technique, which normally takes a year to reach the first level, could be mastered in less than a week!

The Lotus Flower is extremely difficult to find, especially the thousand-year-old variety, which is even rarer. In his previous life, Nie Yun, being an old antique, found it very hard to locate, let alone now!

Therefore, when planning to formulate the body-tempering medicinal liquid, he never considered using this herb. However, he never expected it to suddenly appear at today’s auction!

"In my previous life, I watched the entire auction, and I don’t remember this Lotus Flower being there. Could it be that because I was reborn, many things have undergone subtle changes?"

Nie Yun’s greatest shock was not the herb itself, but the fact that he had participated in this auction in his previous life and had never heard of this herb. How did it suddenly appear in this life?

It seems that because of his reborn, he changed the fates of his sister and mother, and many things have undergone subtle changes, diverging from his memories!

"Phew! I must buy this herb!" He took a deep breath, suppressing his shock, and looked at the large jade plaque in the center of the auction hall displaying the bidding prices.

The Lotus Flower started at 30,000 silver taels and quickly rose to 50,000. However, after 50,000, the bidding slowed down, as many people were unsure of the herb’s exact value and were unwilling to take the risk!

"60,000!"

Although Nie Yun knew that this herb was as valuable as the Pengxin Snow Lotus, he still tried to control his excitement and bid bit by bit.

"Is there anyone in room 17 of the second row who will bid higher than 60,000? If not, the thousand-year-old herb will go to him. One, two... Ah, good, room 4 of the first row has bid 80,000..."

As the auctioneer called out, the jade plaque flashed, displaying the number 80,000.

"Someone just bid 20,000 more. It seems room 4 of the first row is determined to get it!"

"Who wouldn’t be? With such a high bid, what is this Lotus Flower used for? It must be very valuable!"

On the viewing platform, some bidders were not in the private rooms. Most of them were there for the spectacle or to find bargains. Seeing room 4 of the first row suddenly bid so much, they were all shocked and began to discuss it.

20,000 silver taels were enough to cover the expenses of a typical family branch for several years. For ordinary people, it was a fortune they could never earn in a lifetime.

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In room 4 of the first row, a young man sat upright.

This young man was in his early twenties, with a sword-like brow and a clean, neat yellow robe that exuded a noble and dignified aura. His breathing was steady, and with every movement, a powerful and pure true qi surged from his body, indicating that he was a formidable expert at the fifth level of the Qi Sea Realm, the Body Exit Stage!

Behind him stood two attendants in green robes, both in their late teens, each at the peak of the fourth level of the Qi Sea Realm. They stood straight as spears, their eyes fixed on the auction stage, exuding an air of supreme arrogance.

"What is the effect of this Lotus Flower that makes it worth the young master’s bid?"

Seeing the young master, who had been calm and silent, suddenly bid 80,000, the attendant on the left asked curiously.

"Others would only see it as a common healing herb, and very few in Luoshui City truly know its value!" The young man tapped his fingers on the table, his voice filled with a unique pride. "But I know very well! The thousand-year-old Lotus Flower can stimulate muscle activity, enhancing one’s reaction and strength. If I take it, my strength will definitely double. At that time, not only will I surpass the younger generation in the clan, but I will also rank among the elders!"

"Stimulate muscle activity? Such a great effect? No wonder the young master bid 20,000 more. I’m sure everyone will know the young master is determined to get it and won’t dare to compete with you!"

"Of course. The young master always plans everything meticulously. Just like last time when we dealt with that lowlife Yang Yan, a little strategy made him leave the clan and never dare to return. Even ten of him wouldn’t be a match for the young master!"

Hearing the young man’s words, the two attendants flattered him simultaneously.

If Yang Yan were here, he would recognize this young man as his half-brother, Yang Jun!

"Is there anyone who will bid higher than room 4 of the first row... Good, room 17 of the second row has bid 100,000!"

As they were talking, the auctioneer’s voice rang out.

"Hmm? Someone dares to bid higher even knowing the young master wants it? What a blind fool! Young master, should I investigate and warn them?"

The attendant on the left raised his eyebrows and asked Yang Jun.

"No need. He’s probably just attracted by the name of the thousand-year-old herb and doesn’t know its true value. As long as we keep bidding, he will back down!" Yang Jun waved his hand, exuding a calm and steady presence. "Bid 120,000!"

The attendant on the right heard the order and tapped the bidding plaque, and the number 120,000 immediately appeared in the hall.

"A thousand-year-old herb for 100,000 silver taels is the maximum. The young master bidding 120,000, I’m sure no one in Luoshui City will dare to compete with you!"

"Of course. In Luoshui City, only the four major families and the richest man, Li Fu, can afford 120,000. Even if they can, they wouldn’t buy a single herb!"

The two attendants laughed when they saw the 120,000 bid.

"Actually, it’s not a big deal if someone bids higher. At worst, I’ll find out who it is after the auction and teach them a lesson, so they know the consequences of competing with me!"

Yang Jun lightly traced a line on the table with his finger, and the true qi from his Body Exit Stage pierced the stone table like a sharp blade, creating a deep groove.

If that finger had pierced a person, it would have created a bloody hole!

"Room 17 of the second row, 140,000!"

Just as he finished speaking, the auctioneer excitedly announced a higher bid.

"Hmm? Who is in room 17 of the second row? They dared to compete with me?" Yang Jun narrowed his eyes. "Yang Lin, input the text and tell them that I am the first heir of the Yang family in room 4 of the first row! If he doesn’t come to apologize and compensate me immediately, I will kill him after the auction!"

"Input the name? Young master, that’s not quite proper..." The attendant on the right, Yang Lin, was taken aback.

"Not proper? Hmph, in Luoshui City, the four major families are the law! I, the future heir of the Yang family, am the law!"

Yang Jun stood up, and the aura of his high position swept through the room, making the two attendants sweat profusely.

"Yes!" Hearing the young master’s confirmation, Yang Lin extended his palm toward the bidding plaque. A moment later, the plaque in the hall displayed the text: "Room 4 of the first row, Yang Jun, the first heir of the Yang family, 150,000!"

"Look, the person in room 4 of the first row has written his name, the first heir of the Yang family!"

"Room 17 of the second row has met a hard nut to crack. I’ve heard that this heir of the Yang family is ruthless. Anyone who dares to compete with him will face retaliation!"

"Before, they didn’t know, but now that Yang Jun has written his name, if the person in room 17 of the second row is smart, they will stop bidding and send 100,000 silver taels to his room as compensation. Otherwise, they will face a great disaster!"

"Whoever can bid this much isn’t a fool. Let’s see what happens!"

Seeing the bidder’s information suddenly appear on the plaque, the auction hall erupted in excitement.

Anyone who isn’t a fool would understand that the person in room 4 of the first row, by writing his name, is clearly telling his competitor that he is determined to get the Lotus Flower and hopes the competitor won’t make a mistake!

In Luoshui City, offending the four major families is like courting death!

"Is there anyone who will bid higher than 150,000 silver taels?" The auctioneer’s face turned grim when he saw Yang Jun write his name.

Auction, auction, the highest bidder wins. Writing his name clearly carries a threatening tone. With the first heir of the Yang family determined to get it, who would dare to bid higher?

Although he hoped the person in room 17 of the second row would continue bidding, the auctioneer knew that this Lotus Flower would definitely be sold at this price. His words were just a formality!

"If no one bids higher, then this Lotus Flower will be sold to Mr. Yang Jun for 150,000 silver taels. Three, two... Ah!"

As he was calling out, the auctioneer suddenly felt a change in the plaque behind him and his face changed dramatically.

He saw not only a new price but also an additional line of text on the plaque!

"Room 17 of the second row, 200,000! If you have money, bid higher; if you don’t, get lost, poor bastard!"

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