Chapter 31 Tian Yuan Auction House
"Mr. Chen, I'm truly sorry that I couldn't handle this matter for you."
Chen Xuan didn't pay much attention. "It's alright, I appreciate your effort."
"You're too kind, Mr. Chen," Sun Changshan said.
"By the way, how is the sales situation for those pills?" Chen Xuan inquired.
Sun Changshan shook his head. "We haven't found a sales channel yet, but Mr. Chen, please don't worry. I've had someone test them, and the pills are very effective. There shouldn't be any major issues."
A flicker of disappointment crossed Chen Xuan's face as he hung up the phone.
At seven in the evening, Chen Xuan walked out of his house, instinctively reaching for his car keys. Then he remembered that his car had been wrecked and he hadn't bought a new one yet. He decided to hail a cab to the Tian Yuan Auction House.
Just then, a red Ferrari sports car screeched to a halt in front of Chen Xuan.
The window rolled down, revealing a delicate face with long, almond-shaped eyes, like a beauty from a painting.
Such exquisite beauty could only belong to Su Yunxi.
Su Yunxi's beautiful eyes fixed on Chen Xuan, and she beckoned, "Chen Xuan, get in?"
Chen Xuan frowned. "What for? I have something to do."
Su Yunxi playfully tapped her forehead. "My uncle found out that the Tian Yuan City Auction House has a spiritual herb you need, called Teng Snake Grass, which is being auctioned tonight. I'll drive you there."
So, Su Yunxi was also aware of this. It was a convenient coincidence.
Chen Xuan nodded and got into the car.
Su Yunxi started driving, her car gliding forward.
She glanced at Chen Xuan, her voice tinged with seriousness. "Chen Xuan, that Teng Snake Grass might be difficult to obtain today."
Chen Xuan was slightly taken aback, but then he recalled the over fifty million dollars he had recently acquired. This gave him a bit more confidence. "What do you mean? I have some savings."
Su Yunxi shook her head. "It's not about the price. It's said that Teng Snake Grass has miraculous uses in Feng Shui and metaphysics, even attracting Master Mo Yang of the Dragon Tiger Hall."
The Dragon Tiger Hall was a renowned Feng Shui and metaphysical sect in the Jiangzhou region.
Master Mo Yang was an expert in Feng Shui and metaphysics and the head of the Dragon Tiger Hall!
To the wealthy in Jiangzhou, he was almost a divine figure!
Almost every company opening or building foundation ceremony in Jiangzhou would seek a Feng Shui master from the Dragon Tiger Hall.
It was said that to invite Master Mo Yang for Feng Shui consultation, the cost started in the seven figures.
As for the magical artifacts from the Dragon Tiger Hall, they were outrageously expensive. A protective artifact was said to cost six figures, but they were indeed genuine and effective.
A top-tier female celebrity once sought Master Mo Yang for a reading. Master Mo Yang predicted a car accident. The celebrity didn't believe it, but her friend did and bought her a protective jade amulet.
The next day, the celebrity was on her way to a filming location when she was involved in a car accident. Everyone in the car died except her, and she emerged unharmed. From then on, the celebrity became a fervent believer in Master Mo Yang, personally endorsing him and even recognizing him as her godfather.
In no time, Master Mo Yang's fame soared.
This was not all. What was truly remarkable was Master Mo Yang's mastery of Feng Shui and fortune. Companies he consulted for practically flourished, guaranteeing profits, while his competitors gradually declined.
Consequently, in the circle of the affluent, he became a figure of veneration.
Chen Xuan's brow twitched.
In Feng Shui and metaphysics, Teng Snake Grass was inherently a malevolent object, something that could cause harm. Feng Shui masters typically helped resolve such issues. Why would he want it?
However, Chen Xuan didn't dwell on it. He stated firmly, "No matter who it is, they cannot snatch the Teng Snake Grass from me."
Su Yunxi glanced at Chen Xuan's confident face and smiled. Perhaps she was overthinking it.
Su Yunxi's Ferrari was a supercar, and it was very fast. Within ten minutes, they arrived at an exhibition center.
The Tian Yuan Auction House was surrounded by many antique shops and pet shops.
Along the roadside, there were also numerous fortune tellers operating from makeshift stalls. Most of these fortune tellers wore black sunglasses, and nine out of ten were likely scammers.
They wore sunglasses to better observe their clients' expressions and to prevent their own expressions from giving anything away.
Further in, beyond a semicircular archway, was the true Tian Yuan Auction House!
The building before them was antique and exuded a grand aura!
Su Yunxi was clearly a regular here. She led Chen Xuan familiarly to the third floor via elevator.
As they entered the hall, an artistic atmosphere enveloped them.
Looking up, they saw various ancient calligraphy and paintings adorning the walls, and rare decorative pieces placed in corners. Those who knew their worth recognized them as exceptional items.
These items were not merely for display but were items put up for sale by their owners. If someone took a liking to an item and agreed on a price with the auction house, they could pay and take it immediately.
And this was the auction venue itself!
On the auction stage ahead was a large glass platform covered in a red carpet. Below were red seating areas, with imported fruits and beverages arranged on surrounding tables for guests to enjoy.
Clearly, the Tian Yuan Auction House had invested heavily; the rental alone for this event likely cost over a million.
As Chen Xuan observed his surroundings, a man and a woman entered from outside.
It was Li Jiajia and Xu Shijie!
"I didn't expect them to be here too?"
Chen Xuan's brow furrowed in surprise.
Yesterday, they had to borrow from relatives to pay him for his car. How dare they show up at an event like this? Weren't they afraid of getting swallowed by the auction house's depths?
He subtly strained his ears to listen.
Li Jiajia asked nervously, "Husband, why did you borrow ten million from a loan shark? The interest will accumulate, and it will be at least fifteen million. How will we ever pay it back?"
Xu Shijie glanced at Li Jiajia, thinking: Women truly have foresight but lack vision.
He said confidently, "Jiajia, don't focus on such trivial matters. This little sum is nothing. As long as we buy a gift at the auction that pleases the new president of Yishen Pharmaceutical, and present it on the opening ceremony day, I will surely be recognized at Yishen Pharmaceutical and rise through the ranks. Then, we'll have whatever we desire."
Li Jiajia asked, "But how do you know what the new president likes?"
"Wealthy people generally like famous paintings and calligraphy. However, I heard from a friend that a magical pill will also appear at the auction. It's said that taking this pill makes one vigorous and as if they're a groom every night."
Xu Shijie continued, "If we can buy one, we'll definitely make a good impression this time."
Li Jiajia's face flushed upon hearing this, but she nodded in agreement.
Most wealthy individuals led decadent lives and suffered from impotence. Offering such a miraculous elixir would surely earn them favor.
"Never mind, let's not talk about it anymore. Let's quickly find seats," Xu Shijie said eagerly, his eyes alight with enthusiasm.
Xu Shijie put his arm around Li Jiajia's waist and led her into the hall.
"So, it's all about currying favor with the president of Yishen Pharmaceutical. But to resort to loan sharks... people's desires are truly terrifying."
Hearing their conversation, Chen Xuan shook his head slightly.
Although Chen Xuan found their actions rather mundane, he didn't particularly care. It had nothing to do with him.
However, what piqued his curiosity was that, based on the effects of the pill described by the two, it sounded exactly like the pill he gave to Hei Hu.
Could it be that Hei Hu had put that pill up for auction?