"Father, what's wrong?" Shenqi noticed Shenshi's expression and asked in confusion.
Shen Shi felt that the faint, elusive gaze had disappeared, and he secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but his vigilance grew even stronger.
He said, without showing any emotion, "It's nothing."
Upon hearing this, Qi Shen didn't dare to ask any more questions and focused his attention back on the auction.
"Alright, now let's move on to the third item."
The emcee carried a pot of flowers that shimmered with a lustrous, blood-red luster as he walked onto the stage.
Ke Weisheng smiled with an air of elegance and refinement: "This is a rare, high-grade spiritual plant, the Red Heart Flower."
"It is an essential raw material for alchemists to refine healing-type Yuan-grade pills."
"I don't need to elaborate on its precious value, do I?"
"If any distinguished guest wishes to seek the help of a Yuanji alchemist to refine Yuan-grade healing pills, this high-grade spiritual flower should not be missed."
"Alright, without further ado, I'm sure you're all ready to bid."
"The starting bid for this item is 30,000 high-grade spirit stones, and each bid must be at least 10,000."
As soon as Ke Weisheng finished speaking, many people rushed to bid.
This material can be used to refine Yuan-grade healing pills. With it, you can find a Yuan-level alchemist to help you refine Yuan-grade healing pills.
Several companies genuinely wanted this spiritual plant for alchemy, so there were quite a few bidders.
Jin Shangyue did not participate; she had several of these red heart flowers in the Yu family's alchemy material room.
These were all sent by Yu Weilan and Old Master Yu; they were collected by the two of them during their previous campaigns in the border regions and their sweeping of the desolate areas.
Finally, Qi Guanjue won the bid for the red heart flower for 550,000 high-grade spirit stones.
That's right, it's Qi Guanjue.
When he saw the red heart-shaped flower, he thought of Zhong Yanfei.
Thinking that Zhong Yanfei had been collecting materials to refine Yuan-grade pills recently, and wanted to find a powerful Yuan-level alchemist to help refine a Yuan-grade healing pill.
The red heart flower was one of the essential ingredients, so Qi Guanjue didn't hesitate and immediately placed the order.
I want to take it back and give it to Zhong Yanfei.
Old Master Qi, sitting next to Qi Guanjue, did not stop him. He also thought that with this Red Heart Flower, he could ask a Yuan-level alchemist to help him refine a few healing Yuan-level pills when he got back.
Little did they know that their most beloved grandson was actually a double man, only thinking about bringing the pearl back to please his beloved girl, without considering the family at all.
When the fourth item was brought up, the president of the Biotechnology Association, along with the elders, vice presidents, and other leaders from the other eight associations, personally visited the private room.
"I've heard that Miss Jin is young but exceptionally talented and brilliant. As soon as she returned to the Yu family, she saved the life of the Yu family's patriarch."
"Truly a young talent, seeing her in person today, even the rumors cannot compare to one ten-thousandth of Miss Jin's charm."
The president of the Biology Association was all smiles, elegant and approachable. Every smile, every gesture, was that of a gentleman, polite and modest.
Her pair of beautiful peach blossom eyes were practically identical to those of Ke Weisheng on the auction stage below.
Jin Shangyue smiled gently: "President Ke, you flatter me."
Ke Chong's eyes flickered, and he couldn't help but look at the breathtakingly beautiful girl in front of him with new eyes, taking her more seriously.
There was no introduction; you could tell who he was just by looking at him.
Unless one is well-prepared, possesses a vast information network, or...
It was all premeditated.
They came here specifically to target the higher-ups of the Nine Associations.
Looking at Jin Shangyue's composed, confident, and calm demeanor, Ke Chong had a vague premonition.
The other party belongs to the latter category.
The Grand Elder of the Pharmacy Association was the first to lose his composure and spoke out in agitation.
"Young lady of the Yu family, who is your master? Would you mind telling us? Our Pharmacy Association would like to hire him as a guest elder of our association. Our association will treat him with the highest honors and respect, and he will enjoy the treatment of an elder."
The elders and vice presidents of the other associations, not wanting to fall behind, also expressed their desire to invite Jinshangyue's master to be a guest advisor on behalf of their respective associations.
The vice president of the Ling'an Association did not rush to speak. He looked thoughtfully at Jin Shangyue's face, and the more he looked, the more alarmed he became.
He couldn't even see Jin Shangyue's face clearly, as if it were shrouded in layers of mist.
This piqued Chanye's interest, and his stubbornness and unwillingness to give up were also ignited.
He directly used the power of Yin-Yang Mystic Arts to probe, but before he could detect anything, he felt a terrifying divine light rushing towards him.
"ah!"
Ling Chanye let out a scream, then spat out a mouthful of blood, thin streams of crimson blood flowing from his tightly closed eyes.
This sudden situation startled everyone.
"What happened?"
"It seems that Vice President Ling has suffered some kind of backlash..."
...
The scene was chaotic. The Grand Elder of the Pharmacy Association quickly took out a healing and calming pill and gave it to Ling Chanye.
After calming down, Ling Chanye waved to everyone, then closed his eyes and bowed deeply in the direction of Jin Shangyue.
"It was my ignorance that led me astray. I lost my senses and dared to try to see your face. Thank you for your mercy and for sparing my life."
Ling Chanye knew in his heart that with that fleeting scorching light, if the other party wanted, he would be reduced to ashes in an instant.
Not to mention death, even their souls will be burned to ashes.
The members of the Nine Assembly: ? ? ?
Everyone was completely bewildered. What was going on?
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