Cannon-Fodder Heiress Turns the Tables by Fortune-Telling
Chapter 168 - 167 You have to go and get the place back!!!

Chapter 168: 167 You have to go and get the place back!!!

The voice of the bid below shattered the defenses of everyone on the upper level, who occupied these exclusive ’fool’s gold’ seats. Who doubles the bids like this in their right mind!

Nine Yang Grass has the greatest utility for the people of Xuan Sect; for ordinary people, its effects are barely distinguishable from those of ordinary supplements. Isn’t this just causing trouble?

Taoist Xia clenched his fists; he hadn’t anticipated this situation at all.

His expression was filled with helplessness, clearly unable to accept that despite draining his family’s coffers and mortgaging his entire reputation for borrowed money, he couldn’t secure a single Nine Yang Grass.

But when money is insufficient, there’s really no solution; sometimes even the smallest amount can stump heroes.

He couldn’t possibly sell himself for money against his conscience, and besides, there was nowhere to sell.

The expressions of the other ’colleagues’ weren’t any better. Such a waste, having the Nine Yang Grass end up with ordinary people—it was truly unsettling for them.

During a brief exchange of glances, those who were competitors just moments ago, immediately decided to cooperate.

Their individual funds might be meager, but collectively, the sum is substantial.

Taoist Xia also joined this hastily formed alliance, betting that the other party wouldn’t be willing to spend a large amount on an item with low cost-effectiveness.

[Host, aren’t you going to say something? The people downstairs are clearly driving up the price deliberately.]

"So what if they’re driving up the price? Taoist Xia needs it, and if he wants it, then it’s worth it."

After Xiyeno Natsuo’s bid, the previously frequent bidding voices suddenly dwindled, leaving only two or three voices continuing.

Just as Taoist Xia’s temporary alliance stabilized their nerves, Xiyeno Natsuo downstairs placed another bid.

"50 billion~"

This shocked everyone at the auction, even alarming the big boss behind the scenes.

Those invited here were no commoners; they had seen auctions worth hundreds of billions involving massive resources or land.

But now, what were they witnessing? Even if one is absurdly extravagant, there’s no need to splurge like this—it’s just a plant!

"Does the Xiyeno Family have a screw loose? It’s just a plant, have they gone mad?"

"Who knows? I heard there’s been some upheaval in the Xiyeno Family lately, many are betting against them. Perhaps they are deliberately flaunting their wealth at this event."

"Isn’t that the young Miss Xiyeno who was sent off to the M country when she was very little?"

"It looks like it. I heard Miss Natsuo is well-acquainted with several princes and princesses from different countries. She’s returned with great momentum, evidently aiming to seize power."

...

Although Xiyeno Natsuo and her entourage were seated in the front and theoretically shouldn’t hear the back’s whispers.

But they had their people in every area of the auction house, and the headsets relayed real-time discussions from the crowd.

Xiyeno Natsuo’s lips curved upwards, satisfied with this outcome.

She’s gained fame in the circle and secured the Nine Yang Grass needed to open doors to the Helian Family—a double win!

With the Helian Family’s investment, everyone in the Xiyeno Family would look up to her.

Even the high and mighty Zhao Mingzhu would have to show her respect.

Thinking of Zhao Mingzhu, Xiyeno Natsuo’s eyebrows knit slightly—she hadn’t been able to contact Zhao Mingzhu for three days now. Had something happened?

Much of her overseas resources were tied deeply with Zhao Mingzhu. If anything happened to Zhao, her losses would be significant.

Thinking this, Xiyeno Natsuo sent a message to her subordinates in M country: [Check on Zhao Mingzhu’s situation. If anything’s amiss, spare no expense to seize all of Zhao’s resources!]

Zhao Mingzhu, the object of Xiyeno Natsuo’s concern, was squatting disheveled in a dark room, so filled with regret she wished she could smash her head against a wall.

She had a bright future ahead, with paths well-paved by her family.

Yet, she carried the self-centered arrogance from overseas, eliminating anyone and anything detrimental to her immediately.

Who could have expected that upon returning, she’d bump into such a significant barrier?

Not only was her collusion with an Evil Cultivator exposed, but even her involvement in hiring pirates through foreign contacts to eliminate obstacles was confirmed.

In other countries, at most she’d get a lecture, a fine, then someone would respectfully escort her back.

But this was her own country, her usual bluster from abroad was useless here.

Not to mention, the Xie Family led the case here—no one would dare to plead for her, not if they valued their reputation.

And even crueler truths awaited her, it wouldn’t be long before she discovered that the Zhao Family would forsake her, and all her resources abroad would be devoured by her former "allies".

Her future was utterly in ruins!

Meanwhile, at the auction, things reached a climactic tension; that seemingly ordinary Nine Yang Grass had now been bid up to 80 billion.

Taoist Xia’s impromptu alliance faced severe countenances; even if they put up all their wealth, they simply couldn’t compete with casual bids from others,

Especially seeing their competitor’s relaxed demeanor, it was obvious that this was well below her true cap.

A group usually seen as revered masters by others, was unusually silent now.

Members of the alliance immediately inquired about the identity of their competitor, only to learn that the other party’s family was listed among international billionaires.

To give up felt unbearable; to continue felt futile against such financial power.

Taoist Xia’s face was downcast, and though unspoken, everyone knew they stood no chance; continuing the fight would only leave them a laughingstock.

Yun Ran was seeing this deep dejection in Taoist Xia for the first time, not knowing how to console him as she had loaned out all her money and was utterly powerless.

Taoist Xia, seeing the concern, sympathy, and a touch of complexity in Yun Ran’s eyes that he couldn’t quite understand,

Managed a slight tug at the corners of his mouth, wanting to reassure Yun Ran he was okay, but when he actually opened his mouth, he found his eyes and nose stinging, and he couldn’t speak.

From Yun Ran’s perspective, however, she only saw Taoist Xia sitting beside her, his nose twitching, tears suddenly streaming down his face.

Yun Ran: ...

Ginsengfruit was also dumbfounded and then got visibly upset.

When there’s no one else around, Taoist Xia is an outsider, but compared to other outsiders, Taoist Xia is one of their own.

Now that one of their own was being wronged, how could they stand it? Absolutely not!

[Host, he’s crying! He’s actually crying! Look how distressed the kid is! You’ve got to regain control of the situation!!!]