Chapter 32
“The starting price of the first Meridian Unlocking Pill is 1,000 spirit stones. Each increment must be at least ten spirit stones.”
As the auctioneer finished speaking, the bidding price for the Meridian Unlocking Pill was quickly raised. In just a few dozen breaths, it was already close to 2,000 spirit stones.
“Family Head, should we bid?” Chen Xuan asked.
“Of course we should. The value of this Meridian Unlocking Pill goes higher the more it goes towards the end. If we are more ruthless in the bidding at the beginning, it probably won’t cost that much spirit stones.”
Immediately, Chen Yang shouted, “3,000 spirit stones!”
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire venue was stunned for a moment. Although everyone knew very well that the price of the Meridian Unlocking Pill would definitely go above 3,000 spirit stones,
However, the sudden bid of 3,000 spirit stones still stunned everyone.
After a while, a voice continued, “3,010 spirit stones.”
“3,200!”
Chen Yang did not waste his breath. If he added it bit by bit, who knew how much the Meridian Unlocking Pill would be hyped up.
It had to be known that the Chen family’s heritage was only 5,000 spirit stones. If the losses were too great, it would really affect their heritage.
“3,200 spirit stones. This price is already quite high. Looks like this person is determined to obtain this Meridian Unlocking Pill.”
“Forget it, forget it. There’s more to come. There’s no hurry to fight this person.”
For a moment, everyone hesitated to raise the price. The fight for the first one was already so fierce. But if they don’t raise the price, it’s a bit of a pity.
During this hesitation, the auctioneer announced, “This Meridian Unlocking Pill goes to this noble family.”
Chen Yang was overjoyed. He hurriedly paid the spirit stones and left with Chen Xuan.
Since he had bought the Meridian Unlocking Pill, there was no point in staying any longer. He might as well leave quickly and save himself the trouble.
However, what Chen Yang could not figure out was why Gongsun Miao did not interfere. With the relationship between the two families, even if Gongsun Miao did not help them, he would still try to snatch away what they wanted.
What Chen Yang did not know was that Gongsun Miao also heaved a sigh of relief after seeing Chen Yang leave.
Alright, we’ll buy that pill after you leave. Just wait. When the Patriarch comes back, this Meridian Unlocking Pill will also be ours.
After leaving the auction, Chen Yang was about to leave when a voice stopped him.
“Family Head Chen, please wait a moment.”
Chen Yang looked over and realized that it was a young man in a waiter’s uniform who was calling him.
“You know me?” Chen Yang was a little puzzled. He had not reached the point where everyone in the world knew him. How could a waiter know him?
The waiter first looked around cautiously, then whispered, “Family Head Chen, I have secrets related to your Chen family and the Gongsun family. Please excuse me.”
Chen Yang stared at the waiter for a moment, then smiled and said, “Okay, I’ll follow you.”
Chen Yang thought to himself, Since this person knows me, he might really have some secret.
This matter concerned the Gongsun family, so Chen Yang did not dare to be careless. Even if it was just a slight possibility, he had to take it seriously.
Immediately, under the guidance of the waiter, the two of them arrived at a tea stall in the south of Donglin Town.
After the three of them sat down and the hot tea was served, Chen Yang couldn’t help but say, “Now, can you tell me the secret?”
“I need some money. Just give me the money and I’ll tell you the secret,” the waiter said.
“You haven’t told me the secret yet. How can I give you money? This isn’t how you do business.” Chen Yang smiled.
Actually, at this moment, Chen Yang already believed that this waiter really held the secret of the Gongsun family.
Now, Chen Yang was curious about how the waiter heard it.
Since it was a secret, they must be careful when they talked.
Hearing Chen Yang’s words, the waiter was very conflicted. However, thinking that he had to choose to believe in Chen Yang now, he could only brace himself and say, “Forget it, I believe in Family Head Chen.”
“This secret is that the Gongsun family plans to buy a Beauty Pill and they said that they’re going to give it to some general’s wife.”
“According to them, their Ancestor who participated in the battle saved the general’s pet beast’s life. He even sacrificed his natal beast for it.”
“The Gongsun family wants to use this opportunity to offer this Beauty Pill so that their Ancestor can return early.”
“And I also heard that this matter is almost certain. As long as they offer this Beauty Pill, their Ancestor will be back in a year.”
The waiter’s words shocked Chen Yang and Chen Xuan. There was only one Ancestor of the Gongsun family who participated in the battle, and that was Gongsun Mang’s brother, Gongsun Lu.
This Gongsun Lu was not simple. With a fifth-stage Genesis Realm cultivation, he could be considered an expert among the Genesis Realm Ancestors in Nanyang County.
Although his natal beast had died in battle, he still had considerable strength. If this person returned, the Chen family would be finished.
“No wonder the Gongsun family didn’t stop us. So this was their plan.” Chen Yang understood why the Gongsun family didn’t stir up trouble.
“Let me ask you a question. How did you hear this news?” Chen Yang smiled at the waiter.
When the waiter met Chen Yang’s gaze, he subconsciously wanted to escape, but in the end, he gritted his teeth and said, “From a young age, I’ve been able to hear voices within a hundred meters.”
“When I grew up, this hearing range became even greater. By now, no movement within ten miles can escape my ears.”
“That’s why I know you, sir.”
Hearing the waiter mention his uniqueness, Chen Yang and Chen Xuan looked at each other and saw the shock in each other’s eyes.
‘So special, I’m afraid…’
Immediately, Chen Yang continued to ask with a smile, “Then why don’t you use this ability to earn money?”
“I know that if it is known, this ability is definitely a curse and not a blessing or a curse, so I’ve been hiding it. And now that Mother is seriously ill, I can only take the risk to seek help from you.”
At this point, the waiter looked at Chen Yang with tears in his eyes. “Sir, I don’t ask for much. I just want to treat my mother.”
“Sure, sure,” Chen Yang replied with a smile.
Suddenly, Chen Yang threw a punch. This sudden change shocked the waiter and he subconsciously dodged.
Perhaps even the waiter did not notice that he had dodged several meters.
In terms of speed, even late-stage Qi Refinement realm martial artists could not compare to him.
“What is the meaning of this, sir? Are you trying to silence me?”
“Not bad, not bad. Let me ask you, have you ever cultivated before?” Chen Yang looked at the waiter.
Hearing this, the waiter lowered his head dejectedly. “I don’t have food to eat at home, let alone cultivate.”
“Very well, then. Come with me. I’ll not only cure your mother, but I’ll make sure you’re well fed and not have to worry about basic necessities. You’ll set foot on the path of cultivation.”
“Of course, that’s assuming you know.” Chen Yang looked at the waiter.
“I understand. I will definitely use my abilities to repay the Chen family,” the waiter said.
For revealing the secret this time, he was already prepared for such. As for why he chose the Chen family, after all, if he were to pledge allegiance to them, he probably had more benefits than going to another family.