novelraw Chapter 378 Why They Came (3)_1
Chapter 378 Why They Came (3)_1
"Girl, what’s the matter? This jade piece isn’t bad at all; there’s already jade on the surface, and who knows how much more inside." Yu Zifeng had appeared beside her at some point. Picking up a magnifying glass to examine the stone, he murmured, "All that glitters is not gold." Shangguan You huffed coldly and walked past, stopping next to Shi Jianjiang to whisper a few words. Shi Jianjiang’s aged face became visibly upset as he murmured back to Shangguan You before swiftly having his people remove the stone from the auction.Placed in a corner, it was labeled with a price tag of one thousand. From ten million to now one thousand, the contrast caught the attention of many, as some had been ready to bid on these stones just moments before.
"Master Shi, that stone was quite good. Why did you take it down? And from ten million to one thousand—are you trying to bankrupt yourself?" Gu Weixiong commented somewhat awkwardly after seeing the stone being removed, knowing that he had paid a good price for it. Wasn’t this going to incur a huge loss for him?
"Doesn’t the auction house have rules you’re unaware of, or do you want us to compensate twenty million?" Shi Jianjiang didn’t pay heed to Gu Weixiong’s troubled expression. The stone had just been taken down, and the auction had already begun on the other side.
Shi Jianjiang wiped the sweat from his forehead, relieved. That was close; I almost didn’t make it in time. Although he wasn’t the founder, he also had a share in it.
Shangguan You and her group settled into their seats, watching the beautiful hostess, who spoke eloquently with a pleasant voice about the origins of each stone on stage. She explained that they had been verified by numerous experts, ensuring that these stones could only be profitable. This sparked a stir of restlessness among the audience.
Just as Shangguan You took her seat, several figures entered the Jade Pavilion. Leading the group were a few men dressed in traditional Tang-style clothes. They were followed by several young men in flowing robes, who walked in with an aura that seemed untouched by the mundane world.
Even though they had concealed their powerful presence, Shangguan You could clearly sense the Spiritual Energy that was exclusive to cultivators. The three leaders scanned the entire venue with their sharp eyes before finally taking seats at the back. Meanwhile, the younger men and women stood respectfully behind them.
Lowering her head, Shangguan You was puzzled. Why are cultivators present at the Jade Pavilion? Could they be interested in stone gambling? Moreover, their cultivation levels aren’t inferior to the Family Elders, and one aura is even stronger.
After whispering a few words to Shangguan Qing, Shangguan You stood up and headed toward the restroom.
"Ye Second Young Master, who are those people? Why are they here?" Shangguan You spoke coldly into the air. A black shadow materialized before her—the Ye Family’s Second Young Master, his cold face flickering with confusion. Why are they here? And why haven’t I received any news about them?
"They are the direct descendants of the Fang, Li, and Zhuge families," said the Ye Family’s Second Young Master in a cold tone.
"The Fang Family? Direct descendants of the Li and Zhuge families?" Shangguan You’s brow furrowed.
"The Fang Family is one of the other top-tier Cultivation Families. Since the Shangguan Family withdrew from cultivation, the Fang Family has gradually risen to take their place in the Cultivation World. They have become the undisputed number one Cultivation Family. Their strength is comparable to that of the Ye Family. However, the Ye Family is powerful in both the Cultivation World and the secular world, whereas the Fang Family focuses solely on cultivation. They rarely leave Hidden World Village. As for the Li Family, they are the rising stars in the Cultivation World. Their strength isn’t great, but they maintain good relations with all Cultivation Families. Furthermore, they possess certain items essential for cultivators, thus slowly establishing their foothold in the Cultivation World. However, why would they appear here? Especially alongside the direct descendants of the Zhuge Family?" The Ye Family’s Second Young Master spoke coldly, his voice trailing off into self-murmurs by the end.
"I’ll grab someone and ask."
"Are you an idiot? Their cultivation is on par with mine. The moment you harness Spiritual Energy, they’ll detect you. If they find out you’re from the Shangguan Family and have so many Spiritual Pearls, do you think you’ll have any good days left? Do you think the Shangguan Family can continue to survive safely?"
"Do you know why the Li Family entered the political realm? Do you know why, even though the Li father and son were imprisoned, your so-called president hasn’t touched their family members? Do you know why Li Wanying married into your family? All of this is because your Shangguan Family possesses the Five Spirit Pearls, and that is the Li Family’s goal. Touching the Li Family would draw countless people into the conflict. It would disrupt this peaceful society, causing innumerable cultivators to flood into the secular world and shatter this world’s harmony."
"Hasn’t Shangguan Zhi, that old man, ever spoken to you about these things?" Ye Second Young Master frowned. This fool has been overprotected by her family, unaware of even these fundamental matters.
Shangguan Zhi knew Li Wanying’s purpose. But with one Li Wanying, there could always be another, which is why he had endured for over a decade. He had initially intended to hide Shangguan You to preserve the Shangguan bloodline, but now his plans had been disrupted by Shangguan You herself.
The Ye Family’s Second Young Master grasped Shangguan You’s hand, halting her movements abruptly. Now was not the time to stir up trouble, but rather to watch and understand what they intended to do.
"What kind of place is the Cultivation World?" Shangguan You’s frown deepened. No wonder Grandfather and the others were so reluctant to deal with the Li Family. Did they already foresee this outcome?
"The Cultivation World, huh? It’s a place full of old immortals who are too full of themselves. It’s a world that thrives on competition and the survival of the fittest, even more brutal and realistic than the secular world. But its inhabitants are constrained by rules preventing them from recklessly killing innocents in the secular realm. Doing so would provoke a united hunt by all cultivators." ᴛhis chapter is ᴜpdated by novel_fіre.net
"Then why are the Li and Zhuge family members here? And why are you and Ye Third Young Master able to show up?" Shangguan You asked, still puzzled.
"Those people were expelled from the Cultivation World by their Family Heads. They can no longer cultivate, and their martial prowess has been completely negated. They are now just ordinary people. They come from the Cultivation World to obtain information for their families or even to make money for them. Although they’ve left their families, they are backed by cultivators. To cross them is a death wish," the Ye Family’s Second Young Master said, a hint of scorn on his face. "And you and Ye Third Young Master? Have you been expelled too?"