The major families in Yunhai City had been fighting tooth and nail for invitations to the auction, which was held a month ago.
Although it was conducted under the guise of charity, only ten percent of the transaction amount would be deducted as a charitable donation. The rest would go into the pockets of the seller.
Of course, the Su family had always been a participant in such auctions. Whether they actually bid on anything was another matter. These auction items were often priced far too high. They couldn't afford the good items, and what was the point of buying the bad ones? Going would only be for expanding their social circle.
Naturally, the other second-rate families thought the same, so everyone of note in Yunhai City would be there!
After a moment of thought, Zhou Yu agreed. "Alright, call me when it's time." With that, Zhou Yu got into his car and left.
Watching the taillights of Zhou Yu's car, Su Yuyan sighed with a complex expression. For some reason, she felt that the distance between her and Zhou Yu was growing...
Zhou Yu returned to Yun Lan Tian Gong, preparing to cultivate the Nine Yang Manual during his free time. Unexpectedly, Lin Weidong's call came again.
"Elder Lin, what is it?" Zhou Yu asked immediately.
Lin Weidong didn't mind Zhou Yu's tone and chuckled, "You, can't I call you just because there's nothing?"
Zhou Yu was a little speechless. He knew better than anyone that the Dragon Group was swamped with work, having recently captured the Shadow Organization. If Lin Weidong had nothing, why would he call him?
"Alright, there is indeed something. Are you going to the auction in Yunhai City tomorrow?" Lin Weidong put away his joking demeanor and asked.
Zhou Yu was genuinely perplexed! Was this charity auction that grand? Not only were the Su family scrambling for it, but even Lin Weidong wanted to participate? What was its allure?
As if he could read Zhou Yu's mind, Lin Weidong answered before Zhou Yu could ask, "It is said that a Hong Meng Stone will be sold at this charity auction."
"The Hong Meng Stone has endured millions of years of wind and frost, absorbing the essence of the sun and moon. It is rumored to contain a trace of Hong Meng Purple Qi, which is very beneficial for cultivation!"
"Divine Doctor Zhou, if you don't go, you'll miss out."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu finally understood. No wonder so many people were participating in this charity auction. So there was indeed something good!
After a moment of thought, Zhou Yu said, "I'll go tomorrow."
"Good, good, good. I happen to have an invitation card here. Shall we go together tomorrow?" Lin Weidong asked with a smile. In Yunhai City, Lin Weidong, as a member of the Dragon Group, held a high position. Therefore, the invitation he obtained was of the highest level, allowing him to sit in a private box without having to mingle with others.
Zhou Yu refused without thinking. "I've already promised Yuyan that I'll act with the Su family tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow, Elder Lin." With that, Zhou Yu hung up the phone without hesitation.
When Su Yuyan had mentioned the auction, Zhou Yu had only planned to go for the experience. But now, it was different. Since he knew there were genuine treasures at this auction, he had to prepare!
Zhou Yu began to check the cash he had available, which was around two hundred million. For ordinary people, this was more than enough to live comfortably for several lifetimes! However, for this auction, it was probably not enough. Zhou Yu still had shares in Xie Shi Group, but selling them to buy items would be foolish.
After much deliberation, Zhou Yu called Qian Fuhua.
"Little Boss! Are you going to the auction tomorrow?" Qian Fuhua's first sentence left Zhou Yu speechless. Fine, it was confirmed that this auction was indeed significant! Zhou Yu didn't waste time and immediately said, "Of course I'm going. I heard there are many good things at this charity auction."
"How much can you lend me?" Although he had a good relationship with Qian Fuhua, even close brothers kept accounts straight. Zhou Yu wouldn't take anything for free!
Qian Fuhua said with a grin, "I don't have much of anything, except money!"
"Borrowing or not, just tell me how much Little Boss wants. My money is your money!"
Hearing Qian Fuhua's words, Zhou Yu nodded slightly and didn't stand on ceremony. He only asked Qian Fuhua to bring enough money tomorrow. If Zhou Yu ended up buying something and was short on funds, Qian Fuhua would be the one to pay.
"No problem."
"Little Boss, did you get an invitation? It's not easy to get one this time," Qian Fuhua reminded him. After the news of good items at the auction spread, some second-rate families who were originally able to get invitations had simply sold them. They couldn't afford to buy anything anyway, so they might as well make a profit by selling the invitations! As a result, entry to the auction had become extremely difficult to obtain.
"Yes, I'm going in with the Su family," Zhou Yu nodded slightly.
After hanging up the phone, Zhou Yu sat cross-legged on the bed. He closed his eyes tightly and began to circulate the true qi within his body through a full cycle. For some reason, Zhou Yu had been stuck at the eighth level of the Nine Yang Manual for a long time. But after meditating this morning, he felt a loosening of his cultivation! This made Zhou Yu suspect he was on the verge of a breakthrough, so he seized every moment to cultivate.
He sat there until noon the next day. Pulling open the curtains, he saw a light rain drizzling in the sky. The sun was obscured by clouds. Zhou Yu frowned. His cultivation today felt stagnant. This reminded Zhou Yu of yesterday's weather. Yesterday was sunny, and there was a touch of purple glow in the sky when the sun rose. Now, it seemed that the purple glow might have been the reason...
"Perhaps that purple glow was Hong Meng Purple Qi," Zhou Yu murmured to himself, rolling off the bed and rushing to wash up. To verify his guess, he had to buy the Hong Meng Stone at the auction. If his cultivation loosened after absorbing Hong Meng Purple Qi from the Hong Meng Stone, it would indicate the path to his breakthrough from the eighth level!
After washing up, Zhou Yu went to the Su family. They had just finished lunch. Everyone else had gone out to attend to their business, leaving only Su Yuyan and Zhu Ling'er sitting in the living room, staring at each other. When Zhou Yu arrived, he found these two women silent, the atmosphere heavy, and the air thick with unspoken tension!
"Zhou Yu, you're here." Su Yuyan looked up and said with a smile upon hearing footsteps. Then, she took two quick steps to Zhou Yu's side and, as if to assert ownership, directly linked her arm with his. This childish gesture left Zhou Yu both amused and exasperated!