Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 136 - 136 135 Gourd_1

136: Chapter 135: Gourd_1 136: Chapter 135: Gourd_1 Lu Chuan’s eyes widened when he heard this.

“How is it that my judgment is not up to par?”

Wu Daolong smiled as he stroked his goatee and said, “Miss Tang, rest assured, I will naturally lend a hand in keeping a lookout.”

Lu Chuan turned to look at Tang Yurou and said, “Miss Yurou, even if you don’t like me, there’s no need to belittle me, is there?

If my judgment were poor, would I have let you bring me to a place like this?”

Upon hearing this, Tang Yurou became even more infuriated and said, “Hey, why are you like this?

You are young and inexperienced; no matter how good your judgment is, it couldn’t possibly surpass True Being Wu.

I kindly asked True Being Wu to help you keep an eye out, and now you’re accusing me of belittling you?”

Lu Chuan replied speechlessly, “Judgment is not related to age.

I appreciate your kindness, but later on, I do not need anyone else to keep an eye out for items I’m interested in.”

Hearing this, Wu Daolong’s expression instantly turned cold as he said, “What do you mean by that?

Are you implying that, despite my age, my judgment might not be better than yours?”

Lu Chuan smiled and replied, “If that’s how you want to interpret it, I don’t see a problem with that.”

“Arrogant!” Wu Daolong huffed coldly, “Do you know how many people in Qingyang City want my assistance in scrutinizing items?

I don’t even bother with them.

You, on the other hand, act smug even after getting an offer, truly ignorant!”

Lu Chuan curled his lip and said, “I didn’t ask you to scrutinize anything for me.”

This man clearly did not take him seriously, and since he was a competitor for the three hundred-year medicinal herbs, Lu Chuan naturally would not be polite.

Wu Daolong was so angry that he clenched his fists, his mana circulating impressively, showing his desire to teach Lu Chuan a lesson.

Yet, in the end, he had to restrain his anger and said, “For the sake of Miss Tang, I will not take this to heart.”

Looking at Lu Chuan with irritation, Tang Yurou said, “You really are ungrateful.

If I had known this would happen, why would I have gone out of my way to ask True Being Wu to help you?”

Lu Chuan glanced at her and replied, “Thank you, but I can manage on my own.”

“You!” Tang Yurou ground her teeth in frustration, but there was nothing she could do about Lu Chuan.

Could it really be that Grandma intended for me to marry such a detestable person?

Could she have possibly miscalculated?

However, the note mentioned a person with the surname Lu, and there are many with that surname under the heavens.

Perhaps Grandma wasn’t referring to this Lu Chuan.

Yes, that must be it; I refuse to marry such an arrogant man!

She huffed at Lu Chuan in frustration and decided not to pay him any further attention.

Soon after, the middle-aged man hosting the event brought up a beautifully made sachet and said with a smile, “Ladies and gentlemen, our first item is a sachet.

Though this sachet is unnamed, the fragrance it emits can refresh the mind, sharpen the hearing and vision.

Wearing it long term not only enhances one’s charm but also aids in sleep, gradually improving mental state and thereby improving skin quality.

This sachet is particularly suitable for the ladies present here.”

“The starting bid for this sachet is fifty thousand, and you may bid whatever you wish.

The highest bidder gets it!”

The participants quickly caught a whiff of the faint fragrance emanating from the sachet.

“Wow, the scent of this sachet is so unique; it’s really soothing to breathe in.”

“After taking a sniff, I feel refreshed.

It really isn’t just a sales pitch.”

“Can wearing this sachet really improve one’s skin over time?

If the price doesn’t exceed a hundred thousand, I think I might bid for it.”

…

As for Tang Yurou, she naturally had no interest in such a sachet since she was born with her own body scent and had no need for such adornment.

Wu Daolong was also dismissive, closing his eyes and beginning to meditate.

Although Lu Chuan wasn’t initially interested upon seeing the sachet, he soon captured a unique hint in the sachet’s fragrance, and his eyes immediately lit up.

“It’s the Boneless Flower!”

“This sachet contains an element of the Boneless Flower!”

The Boneless Flower is a rather rare plant categorized as a Spiritual Medicine, mostly used as an auxiliary material in crafting Magic Artifacts.

Typically, Magic Artifacts infused with Boneless Flower gain the effect of Spirit Awakening, which can clear the mind and accelerate cultivation, somewhat similar to the effect of the Purple Cloud Pearl from before.

Now that Lu Chuan was contemplating crafting Magic Artifacts, coming across this sachet that contained an element of the Boneless Flower naturally excited him.

Although the Boneless Flower had been made into a sachet and no longer in its original form, Lu Chuan knew how to extract its main components for use in crafting Magic Artifacts.

The lady who had considered spending a hundred thousand for the sachet spoke up: “I bid a hundred thousand.

If no one else competes with me, then I will take this sachet.”

Several other ladies were also interested in the sachet, pondering whether to place a bid.

Just then, Lu Chuan suddenly said, “I bid two hundred thousand!”

Everyone was surprised and turned to look at him.

Even the middle-aged host was taken aback, thinking that only women would be interested in the sachet, yet here was a man willing to place a bid for it.

Of course, he soon figured the gentleman might be purchasing it for someone else.

Tang Yurou hadn’t expected Lu Chuan to bid and looked at him in surprise, saying, “That’s just an ordinary sachet…”

Lu Chuan replied, “It’s not just ordinary.”

Wu Daolong sneered to himself, thinking that this youngster’s judgment was indeed poor if he treated an ordinary sachet as a treasure.

To think he wanted to compete with him—it was laughable.

Tang Yurou initially wanted to berate Lu Chuan as well, to tell him that buying this sachet was essentially a waste of money, as no one would sell a real treasure at the start of an event.

But then she had a thought, a different idea popping into her head.

Could it be… he wants to buy this sachet for me?

Were his tactics so clumsy?

Did he think by getting me a sachet, I would no longer be angry with him?

Tang Yurou mumbled in her mind but refrained from stopping Lu Chuan in the end.

Another woman then made a bid: “I bid two hundred and ten thousand!”

Lu Chuan heard the words and directly shouted, “I bid three hundred thousand!”

At that, the women who had been considering making a bid fell utterly silent.

Even though they were all from wealthy families, spending three hundred thousand on a sachet didn’t seem worthwhile to them; no one wanted to foolishly purchase an item where the value didn’t match the price.

Seeing how decisively Lu Chuan made his bid, Tang Yurou couldn’t help but glance at him, a hint of haughty coquettishness appearing on her face.

“This guy, in order to please me, is actually willing to spend so much money.

I’m becoming more and more convinced that his appearance is targeting me,” she thought.

“However, I’ve never liked the kind of guy who sweet-talks and deceives girls.

Even if he buys me this sachet, I will absolutely not accept it,” she decided.

“But if he insists on giving it to me, considering he also needs to save face, I suppose I could accept it for now and find an opportunity to return it to him later, so that no one feels too embarrassed.”

“Hmm, I really am an understanding girl.”

The host, seeing no further bids, smiled and said, “If no one else is bidding, then this sachet will belong to this gentleman.”

No one made a peep.

The host placed the sachet in front of Lu Chuan.

Soon, a staff member came over with a POS machine for Lu Chuan to make the payment.

Lu Chuan picked up the sachet and looked at it twice, confirming that it indeed contained elements of the Boneless Flower, his face revealing a trace more happiness.

Tang Yurou cleared her throat and said, “Even if you want to use this sachet to win me over, I won’t accept it.”

Lu Chuan felt it was utterly baffling and said, “Who said I wanted to use this sachet to win you over?”

Tang Yurou gave him a glare, clenched her little fists, resentfully glanced at Lu Chuan, and then turned her head back.

“Look at you playing hard-to-get.

Aren’t you just shy because there are too many people here?

Just wait.

When you try to give it to me in private, I’ll make sure you feel awkward!”

The exchange meeting continued.

The host brought out several items that could be considered treasures, eliciting heated discussions and ending with final bids.

Lu Chuan then took a liking to a piece of jade with an unusual texture, planning to refine it into an Array Plate that would carry a Formation.

Although other items were peculiar, they weren’t of much use, so Lu Chuan didn’t continue to participate in the bidding.

After a while, the host brought up another item.

It was a somewhat worn purple gourd, palm-sized, and didn’t look particularly special.

“Ladies and gentlemen, the next treasure we have here is extraordinary.

You might not see its power, but I can assure you, this is a Magic Artifact!” the host announced.

The crowd perked up upon hearing this.

“Magic Artifact?

You mean like those things in TV shows that can suck people in?”

“Are there really such things as Magic Artifacts in the world?

Aren’t those just made up to deceive people?”

“Even if there are Magic Artifacts, they shouldn’t be popping up at an event like ours, right?”

…

Wu Daolong, upon hearing about a Magic Artifact, immediately stopped meditating, opened his eyes, and looked at the gourd in the host’s hand.

After observing the gourd carefully for a moment, a scornful smile appeared on his face.

Seeing this, Tang Yurou quickly asked, “True Being Wu, is that gourd really a Magic Artifact?”

Wu Daolong replied, “It indeed is a Magic Artifact.

It’s just that there’s not much Mana left in it, and its power has long since vanished.

Buying it would only serve as a decoration.”

Upon hearing this, Tang Yurou’s face fell with disappointment.

She had hoped to witness the legendary Magic Artifact that could swallow clouds and mist and possess immense power.

The host, hearing Wu Daolong’s words, showed a touch of embarrassment and said, “Sir, please don’t talk nonsense.

We had a Cultivation True Being examine this gourd, and it is indeed a genuine Magic Artifact!”

Wu Daolong snorted disdainfully, “A Cultivation True Being?

Do you think so little of me that I’m considered less than a mere Cultivation True Being?”

All eyes were now on Wu Daolong.

Someone recognized him and promptly stood up to ask, “May I inquire if you are Wu Daolong, True Being Wu?”

Wu Daolong lifted his head proudly and proclaimed, “Indeed, it is I!”

Many who had heard of Wu Daolong’s reputation were shocked.

“It’s actually True Being Wu!

They say he’s the number one person in the world of magic in Qingyang City.

If he says the gourd is just decoration, could there be any doubt?”

“I never expected to see such a significant figure like True Being Wu at our exchange meeting.

Today is truly a good day!”

“Compared to a Cultivation True Being, a Cultivation True Being is like comparing heaven to earth.

It seems this gourd really is just meant to fool people.”

…

After realizing Wu Daolong’s identity, the host’s complexion drastically changed, and a cold sweat broke out on his forehead as he said with an awkward smile, “So it’s True Being Wu.

My apologies for the disrespect.”

With resignation, he said, “The starting bid for this Magic Artifact gourd is five hundred thousand.

Does anyone want it?”

The room remained as silent as before.

The host had anticipated this reaction and was about to take the gourd down with a dejected expression to exchange it for the next treasure.

Just then, Lu Chuan stood up; his eyes were fixed intently on the gourd in the host’s hand, and he asked, “May I have a look at that gourd?”