Little did Qin Luo know that if he knew what You Yueying was thinking, he would definitely cry out that he was wronged.
He squinted, not to enjoy anything, but to consider whether or not to auction off the Nine Yin Cold Grass. It wasn't that he lacked the resources to do so, but rather that he felt something was amiss.
"Yueying, don't you think this Nine Yin Cold Grass is a bit too strange?"
At this moment, You Yueying's mind was filled with Qin Luo's "blockhead" behavior, and she was sulking to herself. The moment Qin Luo opened his mouth to ask a question, she retorted irritably:
"What's so strange about it? It's just a regular auction. You're overthinking it."
The tone was practically accusing Qin Luo of making a fuss over nothing.
Qin Luo was inwardly puzzled upon hearing this, though he didn't show it on his face. He silently thought to himself:
How could someone who is a supreme expert be completely oblivious to such an obvious anomaly?
But he still patiently said:
"Have you forgotten? When we learned about the Nine Yin Cold Grass, we also found out that the auction houses on the nearby Shuo Continent, Yong Continent, and Guang Continent had released information about the Reverse Time Ghost Bloom, Life and Death Orchid, and Spirit Beginning Immortal Mushroom at the same time."
"You should know that the Reverse Time Lotus is a key auxiliary ingredient for refining the Spirit Evolution Reversal Pill, the Life and Death Orchid is related to the Life and Death Return to Origin Pill, and the Spirit Beginning Immortal Mushroom is an indispensable ingredient for the Primordial Creation Pill. These are all the pills you need for resurrection. How could they all appear in the world at the same time by such a coincidence?"
Upon hearing these words, You Yueying, who had been filled with anger, was instantly replaced by caution.
She subconsciously furrowed her brow, various thoughts flashing through her mind, and quickly grasped the key point.
"You mean, there might be someone deliberately orchestrating this behind the scenes?"
“That’s right. Which of these medicinal herbs isn’t a rare, one-in-a-million, celestial-grade herb? Yet they’re all appearing in the world at once, concentrated in several adjacent auction houses, and they happen to be the key auxiliary ingredients needed to resurrect you. It’s too much of a coincidence.”
At this point, Qin Luo paused, his gaze falling on the throng of people below the auction hall. His voice unconsciously lowered, carrying a hint of coldness:
"I suspect that your arch-enemy Wan Run is behind this, and he might be waiting for us to show our faces."
These words made You Yueying's face turn somewhat ugly. She secretly regretted that she had been swayed by her emotions and overlooked such an important clue.
"Then...this Nine Yin Cold Grass?"
Qin Luo's gaze was deep and unfathomable, a meaningful smile playing on his lips as he slowly spoke:
"No rush. Since they've gone to such lengths to lure us out, let's do as they wish. But they're trying to be the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. I think the roles of the mantis and the oriole need to be reversed."
Upon hearing his words, the thought "You're trying to steal it?" flashed through You Yueying's mind, but the words caught in her throat and turned into an incredibly gentle and submissive sound:
"Okay, whatever you say."
She subconsciously bit her lower lip, her expression full of gentleness.
At this moment, You Yueying's eyes no longer held the sharp glint that once allowed her to see through everything; instead, they were filled with unreserved trust and obedience towards Qin Luo.
Her lowered eyes seemed to be intently pondering Qin Luo's plan, or perhaps she was feeling the sense of security that came from him.
She looked at Qin Luo. The young man now possessed the composure of a strong person, and his every move exuded calmness and grandeur, completely unlike the naivety she had shown when they first met.
However, as her thoughts shifted, a hint of worry crept into You Yueying's heart.
"I wonder what my place will be in his heart when he grows up?"
As she pondered, the images of the women who had crossed paths with Qin Luo flashed through her mind like a revolving lantern.
"No way! She's a supreme expert, how can she share a husband with someone else, let alone some ordinary woman who hasn't even reached the Saint realm? Oh, that girl from the Dongfang family is an exception, she and Qin Luo are quite compatible. However, that girl's father is notoriously protective of his own, so if Qin Luo wants to marry her smoothly, he'll probably have to go through a lot of trouble."
Thinking of this, You Yueying's lips curled up, revealing a confident smile.
As long as I whisper sweet nothings in Qin Luo's ear and persuade him, what trouble can that girl cause? The same applies to the other women related to Qin Luo.
With her charm, once she regains her body and returns to her peak, Qin Luo will surely be captivated by her myriad charms and experience her unique beauty.
At that time, how could he possibly have room for anyone else in his eyes?
The more You Yueying thought about it, the more certain she felt. The lingering worry in her heart gradually dissipated, replaced by a mysterious confidence.
Thump!
Just then, a deep, resounding bronze drum boomed, its sound penetrating every corner of the auction hall.
The sound reverberated in the air, immediately drawing the attention of You Yueying and Qin Luo, who both looked towards the auction stage.
The auctioneer, dressed in a magnificent robe and holding an exquisite gavel, wore a professional and enthusiastic smile as he announced in a loud voice:
"Distinguished guests, welcome to the auction in Xuancheng!"
His voice, amplified by special spiritual power, clearly reached everyone's ears.
You Yueying took a deep breath, temporarily setting aside her chaotic thoughts, and her expression became solemn. Qin Luo also narrowed his eyes, a sharp glint in them.
The auctioneer raised his hand, and a waiter slowly presented the first item for auction. It was a spirit crystal that emitted a soft blue light, and within the crystal, there seemed to be a river of stars flowing.
"This is a Star Crystal from an ancient ruin, containing extremely rich star power. It is an invaluable treasure for experts who cultivate star power."
As soon as the auctioneer finished his introduction, a murmur of discussion arose from the audience.
"Starting bid: 100 drops of Primal Spirit Liquid!"
The auctioneer shouted.
Immediately, bidding erupted like a tidal wave.
"One hundred and ten drops of the Origin Spirit Liquid!"
"One hundred and twenty drops of Primal Spirit Liquid!"
......
Prices soared, and the atmosphere quickly heated up.
As she listened to the continuous auction sounds from below the stage, You Yueying's fingers continued to gently massage Qin Luo's temples.
She then began to explain softly, her voice gentle yet crystal clear, reaching Qin Luo's ears word for word amidst the noisy auction house.
"In the eyes of Saints and even Supreme experts, the Origin Spirit Liquid is an absolute hard currency, and its value is immeasurable."
You Yueying's tone was calm, yet it conveyed a strong emphasis on the importance of the Origin Spirit Liquid.
"Its uses are extremely wide. If you want to acquire any kind of scarce resources, whether it is supernatural artifacts or rare natural treasures, you can use the Primal Spirit Liquid to trade."
"Moreover, for Saint Realm experts, the Origin Spirit Liquid is an essential item for increasing their own foundation, and its importance is no less than that of the Source of Life."
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