Chapter 81: Chapter 78: Priceless Treasure_l
Translator: 549690339
For the Li Family Commerce Group, the Yang family was regarded as an esteemed guest. Li Youyan naturally did not dare to be careless, arranging for the Yang family delegation to have VIP seats where they could watch the entire auction process from a high platform. Such treatment was reserved for only a few of the Great Tribes.
The fact that the Yang family was able to enjoy such a privilege showed the sincerity of the Li Family Commerce Group towards them.
Yang Chen and Yang Jin He were in the same room, a deliberate request made by Yang Jin He. After all, this Chamber of Commerce had gathered many people from various Great Tribes, and he did not dare to let Yang Chen out of his sight. If someone had any ill intentions, would not the Yang family have nowhere to even cry?
“Young Master Yang Chen, please enjoy the tea.” A maid from the Li Family Commerce Group poured tea for Yang Chen while occasionally stealing glances at him. She was clearly aware of his reputation.
Yang Chen’s observational skills were not bad either. Seeing the expression on the maid’s face, he couldn’t help showing a wry smile and then said, “Thank you.”
Her heart bloomed with happiness, she quickly replied, “No need for formalities, Young Master Yang Chen. If you have any instructions, please feel free to call upon me. I will be at your service immediately.”
Having said that, the maid hurriedly left.
After leaving the room, seven or eight maids outside who had gathered to chatter asked, “Xiao Fang, did you see Young Master Yang Chen? How is he? Does he look as tall and mighty as rumored?”
“Yes, did Young Master Yang Chen talk to you?”
That girl named Xiao Fang blushed as if she was still immersed in the conversation with Yang Chen just now, and said excitedly, “Young Master Yang Chen is exactly like the rumors, and he has a good temperament. He even said thank you to me. He is very well-mannered, not like those other young masters from the Great Tribes who don’t even look at us.”
“Really?”
“If I had known earlier, I wouldn’t have given you this chance to serve tea and water. Xiao Fang, you must compensate me.”
“Young Master Yang Chen actually glanced at a maid like us? Ah, I can’t believe I missed such a good opportunity.”
“If only I could marry Young Master Yang Chen, we maids would definitely be able to turn our lives around.”
“Dream on, there must be countless young ladies from various clans who want to marry Young Master Yang Chen. Let’s save ourselves the trouble.”
Yang Chen was in the room, unaware of the whispers and discussions of these maids. His eyes were focused on the auction hall.
Yang Jin He said calmly, “The auction has begun. Haha, today’s auction is going to be interesting. So many tribes have gathered here, all for the Gravity Pill that you created.”
“The Li Family Commerce Group does have some background. Huh, what’s the first auction item?” Yang Chen asked curiously.
At this moment, the auction had already started.
Li Youyan personally presided over the auction. He was now standing on the high platform, holding a piece of ancient wood in his hand. The wood was green and full of vitality, but it was also covered in strange lumps, giving it an odd appearance.
Li Youyan smiled and said, “I believe many discerning people have already recognized this ancient wood. It is called Snake-patterned Wood, a unique branch from the Snake-patterned Tree found only in Monster Beast Mountain.
“I am sure everyone is aware of the benefits of Snake-patterned Wood. When placed on the body while cultivating, it can prevent cultivation deviations. Moreover, it can even speed up the recovery of wounds. Such a treasure, is there any reason for everyone not to want it? I announce that the starting price for the Snake-patterned Wood is 300 Spirit Stones!”
As soon as the bidding price was announced, shouts immediately followed.
“400 Spirit Stones!”
“420!”
Yang Jin He rubbed his chin, looking at the Snake-patterned Wood, and said lazily, “Li Youyan is truly a businessman. He has managed to hype up an ordinary piece of Snake-patterned Wood to make it seem like a genuine treasure.””ls this snake-patterned wood really that bad?” Yang Chen asked with feigned curiosity.
Of course, he was already quite familiar with snake-patterned wood.
Yang Jin He laughed, “Those chambers of commerce trick small clans who have never entered the Monster Beast Mountain with these fancy things every year. Those small clans don’t know whether these treasures are good or bad since they’ve never been in there. Look at the great tribes, they’re all so composed and no one is rushing for these items. Only those small clans who have never seen the world are deceived by Li Youyan.”
“This snake-patterned wood does indeed have the effect of resisting demonic fire, but in reality, it doesn’t do much. All the major tribes have their own methods to resist demonic fire, and as for speeding up wound healing, a bottle of elixir can solve the problem. Those small clans just can’t figure that out.” “This…” Yang Chen had a look of wry amusement on his face.
In the end, a small clan from the Che family became the scapegoat, buying the snake-patterned wood at the price of 500 spirit stones.
The snake-patterned wood was just the beginning. There were plenty more dazzling treasures that Li Youyan had collected over the year that caused quite a stir at the auction.
However, many of the great tribes did not make a move, choosing to watch and wait, clearly all waiting for the appearance of the ‘Gravity Pill’.
Li Youyan could also see the eagerness of those great tribes, and today he wasn’t so ready to reveal the Gravity Pill, he was playing the suspense game.
With that in mind, Li Youyan brought out another box.
The box had an extremely delicate packaging and gave a strong visual effect.
Quickly, Li Youyan opened the box, and then a brightly colored, fiery red Lingcao appeared in many people’s sight.
“I believe everyone has heard of this grass. This is Chi Yang Grass. If one simply consumes and refines it, it can clear the senses and strengthen the body. Furthermore, it is the main material for refining many elixirs. This grass is very rare, so I don’t need to say much more. The starting bid is 400 spirit stones!”
“600 spirit stones!”
“700!”
The Chi Yang Grass was quite useful for many clans.
That’s because one of the main ingredients for a first-grade perfect elixir is the
Chi Yang Grass. And Chi Yang Grass is only found in the Monster Beast Mountain, so for many people, the value of this Chi Yang grass is quite considerable.
Yang Chen stared at the Chi Yang Grass, his brow furrowing gradually.
“What’s the matter!” Seeing Yang Chen’s unusual expression, Yang Jin He asked curiously, “Are you interested in this Chi Yang Grass?”
Yang Chen gave a noncommittal nod, “Clan Leader, I sincerely ask for your help in bidding for this Chi Yang Grass. As a return, I will give double profit to the Clan Leader after I profit from the Gravity Pill!”
“What are you talking about?” Yang Jin He waved his hand, “It’s just a few thousand spirit stones. As the Clan Leader, I can afford it. As for returning it to me, don’t mention it again. However, I must remind you that although the Chi Yang Grass has some effects, they’re not that significant and the elixir made from it is not essential for martial artists. You must think twice before you act.”
“Clan Leader, I have thought it through.” Yang Chen said earnestly.
He indeed had thought it through.
Are you kidding?
Where on earth is this Chi Yang Grass?
Li Youyan had just auctioned off a priceless treasure..