"The list of items to be auctioned today has been sent to everyone. We hope that you will be able to purchase what you desire."

After the shopkeeper finished speaking, many people picked up the folded documents on the table, and the last column indeed read "beauty".

Today, many people come here for this reason: "Skincare products are a marvel of the world, capable of keeping one's appearance young and radiant, just as their name suggests, 'beauty.' How is this any different from immortality?"

Just yesterday they said it would be three days later, but in just one night, Linglong Pavilion has changed completely.

This left many wealthy young men without time to prepare their money.

Everyone was wondering whether they would be able to snag this "beauty" today.

Among them were some who mustered their courage and wanted to ask Linglong Pavilion for some compensation. "Manager, everyone knows Linglong Pavilion's status in the four kingdoms, but it is rare for them to break their promise. If Linglong Pavilion does nothing, how can they gain everyone's trust?"

After he said this, many people echoed his sentiments. Although the four countries were indeed unable to shake Linglong Pavilion for the time being, their Pavilion Master probably wouldn't offend any of the countries because of this.

All the wonders of the world are in the hands of the Linglong Pavilion, and the rare treasures are beyond their imagination.

Therefore, as long as Linglong Pavilion makes a move, they will be able to obtain a priceless treasure today.

They brought this item home, so that even illegitimate children who had never been valued by their families could hold their heads high in the family in the future.

“That’s right. I believe the Pavilion Master would not want Linglong Pavilion to bear the reputation of being untrustworthy.”

The shopkeeper stared at them coldly, making no attempt to conceal the cruelty and ruthlessness in his heart.

That indifferent and ruthless gaze was chilling; his two dark, deep eyes gleamed with a sinister killing intent.

"Linglong Pavilion has never been coerced by anyone. If any country wishes to eliminate Linglong Pavilion as soon as possible, this pavilion would not mind pacifying it. As for today's auction, turn right after exiting Linglong Pavilion's main gate. Goodbye!"

The man who had just suggested that Linglong Pavilion give them some treasures was now frozen in place, cold sweat dripping from his forehead, his face turning deathly pale, and a tired and miserable smile slowly appeared on his face.

"How dare I?" He turned around and immediately sat down obediently.

To pacify a country, perhaps only Linglong Pavilion would dare to make such a bold claim, possessing both the strength and the courage to face the military might of a nation.

Now that the Yan Kingdom has a new emperor, they don't know what the new emperor's attitude is towards the Linglong Pavilion.

Naturally, they dared not easily offend Linglong Pavilion.

If we leave this Linglong Pavilion today, we may never be able to come back in.

Chen Jingshu simply sat quietly upstairs. The treasures auctioned daily at Linglong Pavilion were all rare and precious, and the guests were all from prominent families.

If Yan Zhixiao were to become the emperor of Yan in the future, she could take note of who among them would be of use.

Although the previous treasures were not as attractive as the "beauty," they were still quite rare.

Most of them were bought by prominent families on the second and third floors.

"The last item up for auction today, the 'Beauty,' is a rare treasure that can preserve one's youthful appearance. Starting bid is one thousand taels, with each bid increasing by one hundred taels. Let the bidding begin."

The "beauty" is indeed tempting to many, but the high price of one thousand taels is beyond the reach of many, even though most of those who come and go from Linglong Pavilion are wealthy.

Even for a third-rank official in the imperial court, a thousand taels was not something that could be easily taken out.

Moreover, they had never heard of "beauty" before. If it didn't have such a miraculous effect, wouldn't they have wasted thousands of taels of silver?

Chen Jingshu frowned slightly. She only had five thousand taels of silver with her, and the price of the "beauty" was indeed beyond her expectations.

Just then, a clear voice rang out: "I'll offer 1,500 taels."

Everyone turned to look, and saw a woman in red gracefully walk forward. She was beautiful and elegant, and it was clear that she came from an extraordinary background.

"Two thousand taels," Chen Jingshu offered.

She couldn't let the "beauty" fall into the hands of others.

"Three thousand taels." The woman in red bid again, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes.

Chen Jingshu clenched her fists, determined to have someone thoroughly investigate which family this woman belonged to the next day. "Four thousand taels."

The woman in red was slightly taken aback, then sneered, "Five thousand taels."

At this point, no one else was bidding higher.

Just as the hammer was about to fall, Chen Jingshu directly raised the price by one thousand taels, "Six thousand taels."

A murmur rippled through the crowd. They hadn't expected that Chen Jingshu, a mere discarded concubine of the Yue Kingdom, could actually produce six thousand taels of silver.

She also breathed a sigh of relief that she hadn't joined Chen Li in opposing her.

"You!" The woman in red pointed angrily at Chen Jingshu upstairs, her mouth twisted downwards, her brows furrowed, her face full of displeasure and anger.

Congratulations to the buyer of the fourth floor.

The waiter carried the bottle of "Beauty" to the private room on the fourth floor. "Madam, the rule of Linglong Pavilion is that money must be paid for the goods. If you cannot pay, your legs will be crippled and you will never be allowed to enter Linglong Pavilion again."

Chen Jingshu was naturally aware of the rules of Linglong Pavilion, but she did not actually have six thousand taels of silver on hand.

"Bai Tao, go back to the manor and get another thousand taels of silver. I'll be waiting for you again."

Chen Jingshu took out five silver notes worth one thousand taels from her sleeve and handed them over. "I was in a bit of a hurry when I left the manor and I'm still short one thousand taels. I'll have my maid go and get it. Please wait a moment, sir."

After an incense stick's time, Bai Tao returned, "Your Highness."

"Here are the remaining one thousand taels of silver notes." Chen Jingshu handed over the last one thousand taels.

"This 'beauty' now belongs to you, Madam. May all your wishes come true."

The waiter left the fourth-floor room and went straight to the fifth floor. "Master, I've already given it to her."

"Yes, you may leave."

Chen Jingshu picked up the "Beauty" and gently brought it to her nose, taking a careful sniff.

Sure enough, a faint fragrance wafted over, a refreshing aroma that seemed to penetrate deep into one's soul, making one involuntarily intoxicated by it.

"It's indeed a good product. Let's go home."

"Your Highness, is this 'beauty' really that amazing? You must have gone to great lengths for the Emperor's sake. He will be very happy to know this," Bai Tao said excitedly.

Would Yan Shaoheng be happy if he knew? If he were happy, why hasn't he touched her for so many days?

"Whether it really has a miraculous effect or not, we'll have to try it to find out. Go find an old, faded woman and bring her to your residence tomorrow."

After all, immortality pills come at a price, and she had seen it with her own eyes.

She didn't want to end up like the people under Yan Shaoheng and Yun Xi.

Having spent so many years fighting in the palace, she wouldn't so easily believe that there were treasures in this world that could grant eternal youth without paying any price.