Shi Wenshan felt a powerful and scorching heat, like a nimble dragon, rapidly flowing through his meridians and throughout his body.
The limbs, which had been as weak and sore as if filled with lead, gradually regained vitality and strength under the nourishment of this warm current.
He knew the situation was serious and dared not slack off in the slightest. He endured the pain all over his body and tried his best to support his heavy body.
He hurriedly straightened his disheveled clothes, trying to smooth out the wrinkles, then lowered his head and stood before Lin Yao, the sect leader of the Poison King Sect, not daring to even breathe loudly, like a wooden sculpture.
A cold glint flashed in Lin Yao's eyes. Without uttering a word, he turned and strode away, his robes fluttering in the air, exuding an air of majesty.
Upon seeing this, Shi Wenshan hurriedly followed closely behind, step by step.
Before long, the group arrived at a spacious and brightly lit council hall.
Lin Yao, Shi Wenshan, and Shi Yujiao, along with the four stewards of Lin Yin Pavilion—Liu Ruyan, Shang Qiyuan, Silver-haired Knife Demon, and White-haired Old Man—gathered together to discuss the specifics of the gem auction.
The atmosphere in the hall was lively, with everyone expressing their opinions and engaging in in-depth discussions on key aspects of the auction, such as the process, security, and publicity.
All matters were quickly coordinated and everything was ready. The auction was just waiting for nightfall to officially begin.
Time slipped by unnoticed, and before we knew it, it was afternoon.
Lin Yao and his group arrived at the main hall on the top floor of the Lin Yin Pavilion.
The view here is expansive, offering a panoramic vista of the entire Yanming City.
Lin Yao, Shi Wenshan, Shi Yujiao, and their core subordinates conducted a final check on the preparations for the auction.
"Master, everything is ready. We're just waiting for the auction to start tonight. I believe that with the powerful promotional efforts of the Lin Yin Pavilion, coupled with the superior quality and dazzling brilliance of the gems we brought, we're sure to fetch a high price. This time, we're guaranteed to make a fortune!"
Shi Wenshan smiled broadly, his tone brimming with confidence.
"Shi Wenshan, the auction starts tonight. You'd better watch your lower body and not cause any more trouble for your master! Otherwise, even if your father, Shi Tianyong, personally pleads for you, I will still break your third leg!"
Lin Yao's eyebrows furrowed, and she let out a cold snort, her voice as icy as frost.
Clearly, she still harbors resentment towards Shi Wenshan's absurd behavior last night.
In fact, she didn't know that Shi Wenshan hadn't been indulging in reckless fun last night, but had been tricked and hung by the window, exposed to the river wind all night long.
"Master, I know I was wrong, and I will never do it again!"
Shi Wenshan lowered his head, spoke softly, and appeared submissive.
However, though he appeared obsequious on the surface, he was still reminiscing about his time with the two courtesans the previous night, finding them incredibly charming and captivating.
He secretly pondered to himself that his only regret was not being able to win over Liu Ruyan, a woman who still possessed considerable charm.
But he believed there would be plenty of opportunities. Once the auction was over, he could present Liu Ruyan with a precious gemstone and, with his charm and wealth, he would surely win the beauty's heart.
After all, in his opinion, Liu Ruyan was interested in him, and her eyes and actions every time they met were full of hints.
But all of this was just wishful thinking on his part.
Suddenly, a series of abrupt footsteps came from outside the door.
Immediately afterwards, with a creak, the heavy, carved wooden door of the hall was slowly pushed open, and a group of people filed in.
Fang Han was walking at the very front.
He had an upright posture and deep eyes.
Fang Yingxue followed closely behind. She was beautiful and had a lively temperament, just like a flower blooming in spring.
Gongsun Yaoqin, dressed in white, was aloof and elegant, like a fairy descending to earth.
Zhou Chi, Fang Qing, Ye Qianqiu, and Ye Qianqian also came.
"How come it's you, kid! You've really walked right into a trap!"
Shi Wenshan was taken aback at first, a look of disbelief flashing in his eyes, then he threw his head back and burst into laughter, the sound echoing in the hall, displaying his arrogance.
He and Shi Yujiao had been preoccupied with capturing Fang Han, Fang Yingxue, and Gongsun Yaoqin, and originally planned to wait until after the gem auction to take action.
Unexpectedly, Fang Han and the others came to him of their own accord. This sudden surprise made him feel as if a pie had fallen from the sky.
Especially when he saw the stunningly beautiful woman behind Fang Han, a hint of greed and desire flashed in his eyes. He secretly felt smug, thinking that his luck had exploded.
"Shi Wenshan, Shi Yujiao, how dare you! I taught you a lesson last time at Sunset Grassland, and you still dare to come to Yanming City. Was this gem auction organized by your Shi family?"
Fang Han narrowed his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the Shi siblings like a sharp blade.
If Ye Zhong and Lin Xunhuan had refused the Shi family's request to hold the gem auction in Yanming City, I would have had to travel all the way to Guyue City to teach those two treacherous people a lesson again.
In this light, it is actually the Shi siblings who walked right into the trap, but they were completely unaware of it.
"That's right, this gem auction is a joint effort between our Shi family and the Lin Yin Pavilion. Now, you should have witnessed the strength of my Shi family, right? I advise you to be sensible and obediently kneel down to apologize to me and my sister, then offer these three beauties to me. As for you, you'll voluntarily become my sister's cultivation furnace. Otherwise, today will be your death day!"
Shi Wenshan puffed out his chest, his tone domineering, his face full of arrogance and haughtiness.
At this moment, he was full of confidence because Lin Yao, the sect leader of the Poison King Sect, was standing beside him.
Previously, he and Shi Yujiao had told Lin Yao in detail what had happened on Sunset Grassland, and Lin Yao had promised to help them take revenge.
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