The Crazy Son-In-Law

“Master, that box doesn’t seem very large. I estimate ‘the Germ’ inside is no bigger than a palm, but its value must be immense!”

In the dim atmosphere, Song Linger slowly moved closer to Xiao Shun, whispering softly.

“Yes,” Xiao Shun nodded.

“Everyone here is a big name in the jade industry. Anything they revere must be incredibly valuable!”

Hearing this, Song Linger glanced at him curiously.

“Why do you look so eager?”

Xiao Shun replied calmly, “It’s still uncertain if what I want is inside that box.”

“Aren’t you able to see through raw stones?” Song Linger pressed.

Shaking his head, Xiao Shun answered, “The material of the wood blocks my vision. I can’t see the essence directly.”Nôvel(D)rama.Org's content.

“That kind of wood can block your sight? That’s incredible!” Song Linger stared at the wooden box in the host’s hand, shocked.

“It’s not because of the wood itself.”

Xiao Shun paused slightly, then looked deeply at the wooden box and continued speaking to himself.

“The box seems to have a restriction that isolates it from external probing. Moreover, I have a feeling that the wood isn’t just any ordinary wood but something special I’ve encountered before!”

“Hmm?” Song Linger was stunned.

Given her master’s current cultivation level, for a restriction to block his sight, who could have placed it there and why?

Seeing her increasingly puzzled expression, Xiao Shun began to explain.

“This item was brought by Silvermeadows. They likely didn’t want anyone along the way to discover what was inside, as it could lead to trouble.”

As they conversed, the host carefully placed the wooden box on the display table.

He then picked up a microphone and spoke in a low tone, “This is the last auction item of tonight and is often referred to as ‘the Germ’.”

At this point, the host glanced at the audience.

Seeing everyone fixated on the small box on stage, he smirked.

With a click, the switch on the box was pressed. The sound echoed in everyone’s ears and stirred waves in their hearts.

Until now, no one knew what “the Germ” looked like or what material it was made of.

But this name had been passed down from Meadowfolks, suggesting it was extraordinary.

After all, Meadowfolks had seen all kinds of exquisite jade materials.

Even the jade industry bigwigs present couldn’t match Meadowfolks in terms of knowledge and vision.

Since this item was called “the Germ” by Meadowfolks, what level of jade could it be?

As everyone pondered excitedly, the host slowly opened the box lid. With his movements, the atmosphere in the room heated up.

“What’s happening… Why is it so hot?”

“Someone lower the air conditioning; it’s too hot to bear!”

“Everyone, stop talking and look over there…”

A bidder pointed shakily towards the stage.

Everyone followed his gaze and was instantly astonished.

At that moment, red light burst forth from the box as if flames were burning inside it.

While everyone stood dumbfounded, someone wiped sweat from their forehead and exclaimed, “Could that heat just now be…”

His words were like a thunderclap in everyone’s ears.

Song Linger finally regained her senses and looked at Xiao Shun in shock.

“Master, this…”

Xiao Shun didn’t explain but instead smiled excitedly.

“Haha, my expectations were correct!”

This cryptic statement left Song Linger utterly confused; she had no idea what Xiao Shun meant specifically.

But after thinking for a moment, she had an idea.

Could that item be crucial for her master’s breakthrough?

Song Linger’s guess was right; “the Germ” was indeed something Xiao Shun desperately wanted to obtain.

From the moment the host opened the box, Xiao Shun knew this trip wasn’t in vain!

A piece of jade that could emit such intense yang energy even while encased in raw stone had to be a “Fire Spirit Stone.”

Thinking this made Xiao Shun overjoyed.

But he wasn’t the only one excited in the room!

An elderly man with white hair and beard laughed heartily.

“Haha! After twenty years, I finally get to see jade containing five-element power again. This time I must have it!”

“Master Zhang, you mean…” someone asked in surprise.

The elderly man nodded excitedly.

“Yes! This jade is exactly like that spirit jade from twenty years ago; both contain five-element power.”

Twenty years ago…

At that year’s Sundown Bazaar, a raw stone containing Wood Spirit appeared and was bought for five billion dollars!

Twenty years later, Silvermeadows presented another treasure like this. It stirred many who had experienced that Sundown Bazaar deeply.

If it fetched five billion dollars twenty years ago, what about now?

Xiang Shang glanced around at everyone’s excited faces and chuckled lightly. “Hehe! I’ve prepared twenty billion dollars this time; let’s see how you’ll compete with me!”

He was determined to get this Spirit Stone. Though he didn’t know why his master wanted it so badly, he wouldn’t dare disobey!

Meanwhile…

On an unknown mountain…

Though it was wintertime, temperatures remained mild. Atop the mountain peak with a gentle breeze blowing, an elderly man in a robe gently placed a chess piece down.

Looking at the tense game board expectantly was a young man with heroic features who frowned deeply, unsure where to place his next move.

“Xuan Ji, why are you so restless?”

Hearing this made Xuan Ji clutch his chess piece tightly and look worriedly at the elder.

“Master! How can you be so sure that Xiang Shang’s purchase ‘the Germ’ is indeed a Fire Spirit Stone?”

The elder smiled slightly. “Hehe! Many know Silvermeadows controls Spirit Stone mines. But do you know why no one dares seize those veins?”

“I don’t know!” Xuan Ji shook his head.

Sipping tea leisurely, the elder said mysteriously: “The Ten Thousand Mountains belong to Meadowfolk territory. And where is Meadow Ridge?”

Hearing this made Xuan Ji’s face change dramatically.

“You mean… Gu Clan controls those veins?”

“Of course!” The elder nodded with a smile.

“The ‘Three-Five Period’ is approaching fast. At such a critical time Gu Clan must prepare for their Kunlun Ruins expedition by acquiring many Gu insects and herbs which require money!”

“But why would Hidden Families need money?” Xuan Ji asked puzzledly.

The elder’s eyes gleamed: “Hehe! To gamble on an enormous opportunity!”

When mentioning ‘opportunity,’ there was some wistfulness in his eyes.

After all during upcoming Kunlun Ruins events they were merely henchmen.

Only Hidden Families members could seize such opportunities!