Your Highness, please stop chasing me.

"...The next item for auction is the Fire Dragon Grass. As everyone knows, it has a harsh growing environment and is not easy to harvest. The starting bid is 500 taels, with each bid starting at 100 taels." The auctioneer has changed from the young man in the previous auction to the head manager of the Treasure Pavilion, Meiniang, who is now hosting the auction.

The appearance of Wu Zetian means that there are still ten items left to be auctioned, all of which are of high quality.

Fire Dragon Grass was indeed the first item to appear, and Mu Xue did not bid immediately.

"Six hundred"

"Seven hundred"

......

"Three thousand taels."

On the second floor, Mu Jiaojiao watched the auction of the Fire Dragon Grass nervously. The bid had already reached three thousand taels. She hadn't expected that such a small herb would be bid so high. She urged Mo Shijie, "Brother Mo, didn't Uncle Mo ask you to come here to bid for this Fire Dragon Grass?"

“Yes, Father did say he wanted to bid for the Fire Dragon Grass.” Mo Shijie stared intently at the bidding.

Just then, someone in the next room where Mo Shijie and his group were standing called out: "Three thousand five hundred taels."

Mo Shijie recognized the voice as belonging to Wang Xin'er.

Mu Jiaojiao recognized Wang Xin'er's voice and said angrily in a low voice, "Why is she everywhere?"

“If the Wang family also participates in the bidding, it might be difficult to handle. Father said the Fire Dragon Grass is worth five thousand taels of silver. Given Wang Xin’er’s personality, she’ll probably be determined to get it,” Mo Shijie said cautiously.

He was right. Wang Xin'er's brother, Wang Xuanze, went to the Cangmang Mountains for training a few days ago, but he unexpectedly encountered the Poison King, the Blackfin Snake.

Don't underestimate this small snake; its venom is the most potent among the four kingdoms, hence it is known as the King of Poisons.

This snake usually appears deep in the forest, but somehow it ran to the outskirts and Wang Xuanze encountered it. Fortunately, he was with his master at the time, so he was able to return to Yu Nan City alive, but he was also poisoned by the blackfin snake.

Fire dragon grass is also a poisonous herb, but it is also the nemesis of all poisons. As long as it is combined with other herbs, it can neutralize many poisons.

Wang Xiner faced fierce competition from others.

In the short time that Mo Shijie hesitated, the price of fire dragon grass had already risen to four thousand.

Mu Jiaojiao called out anxiously, "Brother Mo!"

"Four thousand one hundred taels." Mo Shijie shouted without hesitation.

Upon hearing Mo Shijie's voice, Mu Xue raised an eyebrow.

Now it’s interesting!

Wang Xin'er also recognized Mo Shijie's voice. She hesitated, knowing that the Jingwang Mansion held an unshakeable position in Yu Nan City.

Although the Wang family is the most prestigious family in Yunan City, it is still inferior to the Jingwang Mansion.

But the thought of her brother, who was still unconscious, strengthened her resolve; she was determined to save him.

Mu Xue never expected that the fire dragon grass would cause the two people to chase each other's price, reaching five thousand five hundred taels in the blink of an eye.

A cold glint flashed in Mo Shijie's eyes as he said, "Since Miss Wang is so determined to have it, then I will withdraw from the competition and give it to Miss Wang."

Mu Xue scoffed. This Mo Shijie really had a big face. This price was clearly his bottom line, yet he still made it sound so high and mighty.

Hearing Mo Shijie's words, she was very displeased and muttered under her breath, "Despicable man."

At this auction house, no one will reveal the identity of the auctioneer, not even acquaintances; it is an unwritten rule.

Mu Xue clicked his tongue twice and said to Cang Lin, "I didn't expect the heir of the Jingwang Mansion to be so tasteless. I really feel sorry for the old prince!" He spoke with regret, but his tone was somewhat gloating.

Cang Lin looked at Mu Xue with amusement. Seeing that she was watching the show with great interest, he reminded her, "Little Xue'er, the person you're mocking for being tasteless seems to be your fiancé, doesn't he?"

"Tch, it won't be like that for long," Mu Xue said with a disdainful look.

Cang Lin became interested: "What do you mean by that?"

"It seems we won't be able to get the Fire Dragon Grass today," Mu Xue said regretfully, without answering.

"If you want it, I'll get it for you." After saying that, Cang Lin lowered his voice and said, "Ten thousand taels."

The sound was like a thunderclap from a clear sky, startling everyone below.

Mu Xue almost choked on her own saliva.

"This is a distinguished guest on the third floor."

"The price doubled right off the bat; it seems Miss Wang is going to miss out."

"Wow, this guy is really rich!"

"Being able to go up to the third floor isn't just about being rich."

......

Mei Niang maintained her smile and asked, "Is there anyone else bidding?"

"Ten thousand taels for the first time!"

"Ten thousand taels, the second time!"

"Ten thousand taels for the third time! Sold!" After saying that, Cang Lin looked at Mu Xue triumphantly, as if he were asking for credit.

"Uncle, you're amazing! I give you a big thumbs up!" Mu Xue said with a smile.

Wang Xin'er and Mo Shijie also discovered that the sound was coming from the private room on the third floor. Jiaosha is a kind of fish skin woven with a special process. It can only be seen from one side, while the other side is only light-transmitting and does not show shadows.

These fish live in the deep sea and are very difficult to catch, which makes the yarn extremely expensive, demonstrating that Treasure Pavilion is indeed very wealthy.

Wang Xiner clutched her skirt tightly, her face flushed with anxiety, as if she was about to cry at any moment.

The family sent many people out to look for fire dragon grass, but there has been no news for several days.

If we can't get the fire dragon grass this time, my brother's life will be in danger.

After much hesitation, she finally spoke: "My lord, my brother urgently needs the Fire Dragon Grass to save his life. Please, sir, spare it for me." Her voice was thick with tears.

Cang Lin didn't say anything. He had bought the fire dragon grass for Mu Xue, and since he had already given it to her, it was naturally up to her to decide.

Mu Xue knew Wang Xuanze, or rather, the original owner knew Wang Xuanze; he was the only person who had ever helped the original owner.

In the original owner's memories, apart from that scumbag Mo Shijie, Wang Xuanze had the most memories about men.

But why would he need fire dragon grass? Judging from Wang Xin'er's tone, he must have been poisoned very badly.

She didn't speak rashly, and Wang Xin'er, seeing that she didn't get a reply for a long time, didn't press the matter further.

Those who can reach the third floor are all powerful figures, people that ordinary families cannot afford to offend.

She never expected that instead of getting the medicine, she would bring such a powerful figure into trouble for her family.

Ye Shangyuan also heard Cang Lin's bid, and he turned around and instructed Leng Quan, "Go and investigate."

Leng Quan knew without asking that his master wanted to investigate who was using the Fire Dragon Grass.

Zong Hua knew that Mu Xue wanted the Fire Dragon Grass. He originally wanted to give it to her directly, but Mu Xue refused.

Leng Quan returned quickly and told Ye Shangyuan the information he had gathered.

Ye Shangyuan nodded thoughtfully.

With the Fire Dragon Grass in hand, Mu Xue finally felt completely relieved. She said to Cang Lin, "Uncle, I'm a little short on cash right now. How about I give you a pill to pay off my debt?"

Cang Lin glanced at Mu Xue and laughed, "What kind of pills do you have? You should keep them for your own survival."

He thought Mu Xue was referring to low-level healing pills.

Although pills are valuable, first- and second-tier pills are still available.

Mu Xue silently took out that familiar white porcelain bottle.

Cang Lin took it casually. Seeing that Mu Xue had already taken it out, he didn't want to offend her.