A simple sentence like this, however, made Concubine Xiang feel an overwhelming pressure descending upon her, almost pushing her directly off the auction stage.
After calming her mind, Concubine Xiang spoke again.
But this time, she no longer dared to flaunt her allure.
In front of beauties like Zhen Lingrong and Biluo, her charm was truly insufficient.
Although she felt a pang of jealousy, Concubine Xiang also understood that this was not something she could control.
After all, the gap in status was simply too vast.
Compared to beauty, what attracted men even more was power combined with beauty.
"Room Heaven One offers 1000 Immortal Crystals. Are there any higher bids?"
Biluo gritted her teeth, looking at Zhen Lingrong, and said with determination, "1200 Immortal Crystals!"
Concubine Xiang had not expected Biluo to actually bid. After a moment of stunned silence, she looked at Zhen Lingrong again.
Zhen Lingrong's expression remained unchanged, nor did she show anger at Biluo's provocation. She parted her red lips slightly and said, "2000 Immortal Crystals."
Hearing this price, Biluo's face became even more unsightly.
She truly could not match Zhen Lingrong in financial resources.
Although she didn't know if Zhen Lingrong was bluffing, just this impressive aura made her feel inferior.
Yet, even feeling inferior, she would not surrender so easily.
"Zhen Lingrong, you've been single for so many years. I thought you were preparing to be alone forever. I didn't expect your tastes to be so unique."
Zhen Lingrong frowned and looked at Biluo, "What do you mean?"
Biluo let out a loud laugh, "You're still asking me what I mean? Dare you not admit it? That half-human of yours, isn't he your male concubine? Dare you say you don't know that these special half-humans can absorb a person's cultivation through Yin and Yang union?"
As soon as these words were spoken, not only Zhen Lingrong was shocked, but Shen Xiaoyan and the others were also stunned.
Shen Xiaoyan's eyes widened in disbelief.
How could this be so similar to a cultivation furnace in leisure?
The difference was that the furnace here was a half-human, this kind of special half-human.
She couldn't help but hold Shen Xiaoming tightly in her arms again. It was so close.
Just a little bit more, and Shen Xiaoming would have been ruined.
Fortunately, fortunately, nothing happened.
Zhen Lingrong's shock was no less than Shen Xiaoyan's.
Just a little more, and her long-lost son, before she could even see him, would have been…
She truly dared not imagine what would have happened if Shen Xiaoyan hadn't coincidentally encountered them, if Shen Xiaoyan hadn't been able to buy Shen Xiaoming back.
Then...
Would she have had a chance to see her son?
Even if she did, would her son forgive her?
No need to ask, she knew it was impossible.
Zhen Lingrong smiled bitterly in her heart, but a killing intent surged on her face.
These people, those who were now coveting the White Fox, all of them had once coveted her son!
Biluo saw Zhen Lingrong's silence and the murderous intent flashing on her face. She assumed it was because her words had hit a nerve, causing Zhen Lingrong to become enraged. Biluo felt a surge of satisfaction and continued:
"It's natural to be tempted by such an easy way to increase one's cultivation. I just didn't expect that one half-human wouldn't be enough, and you'd want a second one. Was that half-human too weak to satisfy you? I didn't see it, you actually..."
"Slap, slap, slap!"
A series of slaps suddenly echoed, directly interrupting Biluo's unfinished words.
The Palace Master of Biluo Palace was slapped in front of everyone by the Hall Master Zhen of Changqiu Hall. The scene was incredibly explosive.
However, Yan Rulie had no mood to watch this scene.
If there were a hole in the ground right now, he truly wished he could burrow into it.
If he had known Biluo was so foolish, he would never have said those words to her.
Unfortunately, it had already happened, and there was no room for "if only."
Fortunately, Zhen Lingrong's anger was directed at Biluo, and he wouldn't be implicated, right?
Biluo received more than ten consecutive slaps. Her cheeks rapidly became swollen, and blood flowed from the corners of her lips. She was completely dazed by Zhen Lingrong's beating.
"Zhen Lingrong, you slut, why did you hit me?"
After regaining her senses, Biluo exclaimed and asked.
Hearing this, Yan Rulie mocked inwardly. Why hit you? It's already light that she didn't kill you directly.
"That half-human is my son."
Zhen Lingrong's voice was incredibly calm, as if she were discussing an ordinary matter, but to Biluo, it was like a thunderclap.
Zhen Lingrong actually had a son, and that son was a half-human!
Biluo felt this surprise came too suddenly, making it feel somewhat unreal.
As if sensing Biluo's thoughts, a hint of sarcasm appeared on Zhen Lingrong's lips.
"Not only do I have a son, but I also have an elder daughter. What, do you have a problem with that?"
Biluo burst into laughter, "I have no problem, why would I have a problem? I'm just curious, who is the father of these two miscreants? And one of them is actually a half-human. Are they not born of the same father? Oh my, I really didn't expect that the always pure and desireless Hall Master Zhen would be like this in private."
The more Biluo spoke, the more excited she became. She seemed to have already envisioned Zhen Lingrong's downfall, being gossiped about everywhere she went like a stray dog.
Because of this matter, Changqiu Hall would directly dismiss Zhen Lingrong from her position as Hall Master.
At that time, Zhen Lingrong would no longer be able to ignore her, and she would be more noble than Zhen Lingrong.
Perhaps the dream was too beautiful, so Biluo forgot the pain on her own face.
Zhen Lingrong scoffed inwardly at the expression on Biluo's face.
This woman was so desperate to surpass her?
"What does my child have to do with you? What are you to question me about my wealth?"
"Let alone you, everyone present here is not qualified or has the right to ask me about this matter."
"I will say one more thing: from now on, if I hear anyone daring to express any opinion on this matter, regardless of whether the words are good or bad, you will all become targets of Changqiu Hall's relentless pursuit."
The previous words could be dismissed, but Zhen Lingrong's final statement made everyone's hearts tremble.
Biluo was stunned for a moment, then said resentfully, "Do you think your decisions are still as useful as before? Will the elders of Changqiu Hall allow a woman like you to continue being the Hall Master of Changqiu Hall?"
Hearing Biluo's question, Zhen Lingrong shrugged indifferently, "You can ask and find out. Of course, as long as you can get past the gates of Changqiu Hall."
Hearing this, Biluo's face instantly turned extremely ugly.
If Changqiu Hall were that easy to enter, she would have led people to attack it long ago.
However, weren't there two elders from Changqiu Hall present now?
Biluo wanted to ask, but the words at her lips were swallowed back.
The fact that Zhen Lingrong dared to speak so confidently meant that those two elders had already been persuaded by her.
Thinking of this, Biluo inwardly seethed.
She thought she could crush Zhen Lingrong in one fell swoop, but she had become a laughingstock.
All of this...
was because of Yan Rulie, that fool.
If he hadn't explained things clearly, would she have become a laughingstock?
Thinking of this, Biluo glared fiercely at Yan Rulie. This fool, she would settle scores with him after the auction ended.
When Yan Rulie saw Biluo's gaze, his heart skipped a beat.
How could he not understand that Biluo now hated him?
But he was also very innocent!
Watching Biluo slam the window shut, a sharp glint flashed in Yan Rulie's eyes.
Even if it were just a shrew, he might not lose to her in a one-on-one fight.
Just as he was thinking this, Yan Rulie felt a killing intent directed at him.
Following the killing intent, Yan Rulie met Zhen Lingrong's eyes, which looked at him as if he were a dead man.
Just a glance, and he felt a panic he couldn't control.
Zhen Lingrong, had she already decided to kill him?
But he had only spoken the truth, he hadn't said anything extra!
However, what he didn't know was that Zhen Lingrong didn't care about these things. She only knew that if it weren't for Yan Rulie, the fact that Shen Xiaoming was a half-human could have been hidden for some more time.
Although she had already sentenced Yan Rulie to death in her heart, Zhen Lingrong didn't want to cause any more trouble.
The most important thing now was to capture the White Fox.
"Concubine Xiang."
Concubine Xiang's body stiffened at the sound. In her mind, Zhen Lingrong's words of never-ending pursuit were still echoing.
She hadn't forgotten that she was the one who first brought up Shen Xiaoming's matter.
She really wanted to explain to Zhen Lingrong, but seeing Zhen Lingrong's demeanor, it seemed she didn't want to listen. Concubine Xiang had no choice but to hold back.
"2000 Immortal Crystals. Are there any further bids?"
The answer she received was silence.
And in the corner of her eye, she saw Zhen Lingrong's ominous face. Concubine Xiang dared not delay any longer.
"2000 Immortal Crystals, first call!"
"2000 Immortal Crystals, second call!"
"2000 Immortal Crystals, third call!"
"Sold!"
"Congratulations, Hall Master Zhen!"
Concubine Xiang said the words of congratulation, and a fawning smile appeared on her face.
Zhen Lingrong merely glanced at her indifferently and closed the window.
Not long after, a steward arrived in the private room with the iron cage.
Zhen Lingrong threw him 2000 Immortal Crystals and said with a sneer, "Open the cage."
The steward did not dare to show any dissatisfaction. After receiving the Immortal Crystals, he immediately opened the cage.
Before Zhen Lingrong could say anything, he quickly retreated several steps and left the private room.
Inside the private room, all eyes were fixed on the White Fox within the iron cage.
The White Fox had kept his eyes closed until now, when he finally opened them.
His eyes were perfectly demonic, with an indescribable allure at the upturned corners.
Looking into his eyes for even a moment would draw one in.
Shen Xiaoyan withdrew her gaze, unable to help but sigh inwardly. He truly lived up to his name, looking like a seductive fox.
However, this male fox-like charmer always gave off a strange feeling.
The White Fox paid no attention to the scrutiny of the people in the room and walked out of the iron cage.
His clothes were tattered. When he was sitting, it wasn't obvious, but now that he stood up, they only covered the essential parts.
Seeing this, Lin Xin quickly took a cloak and draped it over him.
The White Fox elegantly tied the cloak and swept his gaze over everyone in the room, finally settling on Shen Xiaoming.
From the moment the White Fox was brought in, Shen Xiaoming had been staring at him blankly. Now, seeing him look over, his eyes were filled with bewilderment.
He couldn't explain why, but upon seeing the White Fox, he felt a sense of closeness, as if they were originally close individuals.
This... how could it be?
The White Fox seemed to sense Shen Xiaoming's confusion and walked slowly towards him. Even though Zheng Wei blocked him a meter away, he showed no particular reaction, merely smiling faintly at Shen Xiaoming.
"King, the White Fox has come to escort you."
Shen Xiaoyan: ...
Everyone: ...
What was going on?
How could Shen Xiaoming be his King?
"What nonsense are you spouting?" Shen Xiaoyan frowned and asked.
This person couldn't possibly be mentally ill, could he?
The White Fox smiled and looked at Shen Xiaoyan, his eyes full of amusement, "Are you the King's sister? Then you are the King's sister. The White Fox has met the King's sister."
Shen Xiaoyan: ...
Just looking at the White Fox's serious expression, Shen Xiaoyan suddenly felt a playful urge.
She quickly walked to Zhen Lingrong's side, took Zhen Lingrong's arm, and said to the White Fox, "This is our siblings' mother. What should you call her?"
Before the White Fox could say anything, Zhen Lingrong had already grabbed her arm in return.
Shen Xiaoyan looked at Zhen Lingrong in surprise, and saw Zhen Lingrong looking at her excitedly, "Xiaoyan, what did you just say?"
What did she say just now?
Shen Xiaoyan recalled for a moment and was instantly stunned.
She had just called Zhen Lingrong her mother!
Although there was nothing wrong with this statement, but...
This was the first time she had ever uttered the word "mother"!
Now that she thought about it herself, she was incredibly surprised. It was understandable why Zhen Lingrong would be so excited.