The Master’s Mask Unveiled Again
Chapter 865 - 864: Must Obtain the Antidote

Chapter 865: Chapter 864: Must Obtain the Antidote

The sudden tumble of the staff disrupted the formation of the six-person team.

Xiao Qimo and Yun Sang swiftly stepped back, mercilessly dodging out of harm’s way.

Mo Si reacted slower and instinctively reached out to support the staff, preventing them from falling too embarrassingly.

The staff, apologizing and thanking simultaneously, steadied herself. Beneath her meticulously done makeup, something seemed to shatter in her eyes.

Her gaze darted back and forth between Xiao Qimo, Yun Sang, and Lu Mian.

So that means...

The three diamond members are them!

She dared not look at them directly, only sneaking glances.

Least of all could she look at the aloof young girl—the girl who appeared so plain with her simple attire, yet turned out to be an incognito super-rich person!

It was only at this moment that she noticed the group, regardless of their excellence, automatically centered themselves around this young girl...

"I’m sorry, please follow me," the staff’s voice quivered.

The group had no idea what she was thinking. From behind, Ya Ling and Ye Jinwen glanced in their direction.

"What’s wrong with her?" Ye Jinwen asked cluelessly.

Ya Ling shook her head.

"Perhaps my brother’s immense wealth scared her?" Ye Jinwen thought his idea was rather plausible.

Ya Ling rolled her eyes in a luxurious 360-degree motion. "You’re the one feeling smug."

Ye Jinwen couldn’t quite grasp the meaning behind her words.

To be recognized as a high-level member was already quite an accomplishment. One couldn’t always compare themselves with Seventh Brother; doing so would only make life seem bleak.

——

The group was seated in the most luxurious private room. Yun Sang received a call and got up to take it outside.

From the moment he saw the incoming caller ID, his mood noticeably soured. He reached the floor-to-ceiling window in the hallway before answering right as the call was about to end.

"Hello."

A solemn, aged voice replied from the other end, "Yun Sang, it’s me, Grandpa."

"I know it’s you."

The call was from his grandfather, Lu Beihua, as indicated by the note on Yun Sang’s phone.

After a brief moment of silence between the two, Yun Sang casually asked, "How’s your health?"

"Same as usual," Lu Beihua paused and continued, "Yun Sang, now that you’ve finished the competition, I wonder if I could discuss something with you..."

"I haven’t finished yet; I still need to attend the global finals abroad."

"What about after the global finals?" Lu Beihua seemed to be waiting for something.

Yun Sang said nothing.

"Alright, carry on with what you’re doing..." Lu Beihua took the initiative to hang up, ending the awkward exchange with dignity.

Yun Sang irritably ran a hand through his hair, shoved his phone into his shorts pocket, and returned with a rebellious air.

Outside the auction house building.

Xiaoyang had specifically requested a three-hour leave from Lu Beihua to accompany Lu Yutian to the auction.

Lu Yutian was dressed today in a haute couture Chanel set, her hair pulled back into a neat ponytail. Her elbow carried an L Family classic monogram handbag, while her feet donned black pointed high heels.

As she stepped out of the car, she adjusted the coat draped over her shoulders—her conduct and attire exuded a maturity far beyond that of a nineteen-year-old girl.

When Lu Yutian got out of the car, she casually glanced up at the auction building and found her gaze drawn to an exceptionally eye-catching pair of shorts. Before she could fully discern them, the person wearing them turned away.

Xiaoyang locked the car and approached. "Miss, what are you looking at?"

Lu Yutian smiled gracefully, "I think I just saw Brother Yun Sang. That person looked somewhat like him."

"Young Master Yun?" Xiaoyang chuckled and shook his head. "Probably not him."

The Yun Family’s clout had diminished to the point of obscurity, making access to an auction like this unimaginable.

The first threshold—the wealth verification—was an insurmountable hurdle.

Lu Yutian seemed to realize this too, and exchanged a knowing smile. "If Brother Yun Sang had listened to me and collaborated with the Watson Consortium, the Yun Family wouldn’t have ended up like this."

"It’s because he doesn’t know how remarkable you are abroad," Xiaoyang complimented. "Your kindness in lending them a hand wasn’t appreciated."

"Forget it." Lu Yutian gracefully adjusted her bag and strode forward in her high heels.

Although the two families had competing interests, Lu Yutian never worried about being overtaken.

The Lu Family’s core technologies were tightly guarded by their lineage, serving as the foundation for their presence in international markets and ambition in domestic ones.

Lu Yutian and Xiaoyang quickly passed the wealth verification checkpoint into the high-level member area.

Throughout the process, Lu Yutian remained poised and dignified. Even as she obtained an impressive high-level membership number plate, she maintained her composure.

To her, this was nothing remarkable.

"Miss, the special medicine you secured for the old master will surely make him happy."

"Yes, as long as Grandpa is satisfied."

"The old master refuses to admit he’s aging, but he definitely cares deep inside! Miss, securing the special medicine for him depends entirely on you!" Xiaoyang enthused.

Lu Yutian waved her hand dismissively. "It’s simply my duty."

The two followed a staff member onward, Xiaoyang occasionally glancing back at the increasingly crowded hall, his concerns growing.

"Quite a turnout tonight; do you think the competition will be fierce?"

Lu Yutian, resolute in her determination for the special medicine, didn’t look aside as she walked past guest after guest.

Smiling, she replied, "It doesn’t matter how many people show up."

After all, she absolutely had to win it.

——

The diamond member’s private room was extravagant—a lavish experience from the furnishings to the amenities.

The six of them were not unfamiliar with luxury, so once they surveyed the accommodations, they carried on with their intended preparations.

They had received catalogs for tonight’s auction items in advance.

Xiao Qimo and Lu Mian gave them a quick glance and set them aside.

Mo Si thoughtfully poured tea for everyone.

Ye Jinwen praised, "Xiaosi is becoming more and more considerate, adding goji berries now that I’m older."

Mo Si grinned sincerely, "Goji berries are good for the kidneys."

Ye Jinwen couldn’t tell if this was genuine concern or an attempt at roasting him, but a silent glare from Ya Ling in the restroom knocked him into self-awareness.

Ye Jinwen felt awkward—joking around with a doctor girlfriend just wasn’t feasible!

Wait, Ya Ling’s not his girlfriend yet...

After tending to Ye Jinwen, Mo Si noticed the slight disapproval on Xiao Qimo’s face as he eyed his cup. With his astutely perceptive nature, Mo Si immediately understood.

He grabbed a small handful of goji berries and discreetly added them to Xiao Qimo’s tea.

Xiao Qimo bestowed the highest praise a subordinate could receive.

"Mo Si, when I mentioned giving you a ’plus zero’ raise earlier, I was talking about adding a zero to the end of your salary."

Mo Si let out an elated howl and immediately started calculating on his fingers.

He was currently earning fifty thousand yuan a month—adding a zero would bring it to five hundred thousand!

Was there anyone in Mo Ying earning a higher salary than him?

Even Mo Fan, who risked his life day in and day out as a top Mo Ying operative, only made a modest thirty thousand monthly.

"Thank you, Master Xiao." Mo Si repetitively expressed his gratitude and quickly followed up with a question, "Master Xiao, you aren’t joking about this, are you?"