Chapter 1838: Chapter 1838: Far Too Generous

A few guards went up to check, discovering that Zhao Zhiyuan wasn’t dead, and breathed a sigh of relief as they carried him out of the black market. Gao Weihu said to throw him out, but knowing Zhao Zhiyuan’s identity, they didn’t dare offend him too harshly.

Miss Hu’er was also quite frightened, even though her face was covered by a mask, one could still see the fear in her eyes. After a moment of silence to steady her emotions, she announced the auction would continue.

Han Yan was still curious about what kind of price the last hundred Five-Colored Soul Pearls would fetch, so she didn’t hurry to leave.

The scare from Gao Weihu had noticeably cooled the atmosphere of the auction, but with only the last hundred Five-Colored Soul Pearls left, everyone knew that once this opportunity was gone, it wouldn’t come again. In addition, with Zhao Zhiyuan, who used power to oppress others, no longer present, as everyone began to offer prices, the competition quickly intensified again.

"That was truly amazing! Even Zhao Zhiyuan couldn’t escape a beating?" Zhu Yulan said, still replaying the earlier scene in her mind, quite excitedly. It was her first time witnessing such a scene, and she felt she had learned something new.

"Does Zhao Zhiyuan have significant background?" Han Yan asked.

"He’s a descendant of the Right Priest of the Life God Temple, Zhao Xinghong’s family. Though not legitimate, he is highly valued by the Right Priest due to his natural talent. Gao Weihu hurt him like this and might cause problems." Zhu Yulan said.

"Zhao Zhiyuan broke the black market’s rules, so he deserved the beating. I think the Right Priest wouldn’t go against Gao Weihu over this. After all, the Gao family’s black market has been able to operate until now, likely because other priests from the Life God Temple have some connections involved; otherwise, they wouldn’t turn a blind eye to this market. Zhao Zhiyuan is initially in the wrong, and if the Right Priest insists on going against Gao Weihu, wouldn’t he offend them all?" Han Yan hadn’t previously realized Zhao Zhiyuan had such significant backing. The Life God Temple, which oversees the Twelve Divine Temples including the Heavenly Sun Temple, is considerable. For Zhao Zhiyuan, a descendant of the Right Priest’s family, even the Main Priest of the Heavenly Sun Temple wouldn’t easily dare to offend him. Gao Weihu clearly was gutsy to beat him without hesitation.

She had known Gao Weihu for a short time and didn’t have a good impression, so she wasn’t concerned for him. However, per the prior agreement, she would soon become his creditor, certainly not wishing him any trouble.

"That’s true; however, Zhao Xinghong holds enough power to be the Life God Temple’s Right Priest, suggesting the Zhao family is not weak. They wouldn’t stand idly by watching one of their own get beaten like this without reacting. Zhao Xinghong might not act himself, but the younger relatives wouldn’t have such reservations. I’ve heard Zhao Xinghong has a cousin who has recently returned to the family after traveling and cultivating for years, with terrifying strength. If he stands up for Zhao Zhiyuan, Gao Weihu might find himself in trouble." Zhu Yulan said, clearly interested in the gossip and excited.

Han Yan saw through it; the woman was one to fear turmoil. She had little cultivation but loved watching the excitement unfold.

During their conversation, the auction for the last hundred Five-Colored Soul Pearls concluded. The price was two billion six hundred million, a bit higher than earlier prices.

In total, five hundred Five-Colored Soul Pearls sold for eleven billion eight hundred million. After deducting auction fees, eight billion two hundred sixty million remained, averaging over one hundred sixty million per pearl. The outcome far exceeded Han Yan’s expectations and satisfied her greatly.

The only question lingering was the market value of Five-Colored Soul Pearls. If they fetched such prices in the black market, what would they be worth outside at the Chamber of Commerce? However, it seemed unlikely this could happen. Not only due to price concerns but explaining the origin of hundreds of Five-Colored Soul Pearls was challenging.

"Esteemed guests, the Store Manager requests your presence." A subordinate of Gao Weihu approached quickly and whispered to Han Yan.

With the auction over, the matter of the remaining five hundred relic soul beads was next. Han Yan nodded and followed him to the back hall.

Leaving, she glanced back at the crowds in the hall, which were dispersing, and unexpectedly spotted Long Wudang again, furrowing her brow and hatching a plan.

"You’ve seen my sincerity; you probably aren’t worried about the matter of the five hundred Five-Colored Soul Pearls now?" At their meeting, Gao Weihu straightforwardly tossed over a storage bracelet.

Manager Gao was shirtless, but not exposed, as his body was wrapped in bandages soaked with blood.

Han Yan took the bracelet, finding inside were not only large denomination silver notes but piles of actual silver coins. Having suffered from silver notes turning into worthless paper upon arriving at the Divine Continent, she originally planned to exchange auction money for silver coins for emergencies, but now it wasn’t necessary.

"Didn’t you take elixir?" After inventorying the money, Han Yan asked Gao Weihu.

"I did, but the injury is too severe; it won’t be better soon." Gao Weihu said in a muffled tone.

Even after taking elixir, his wounds didn’t heal, indicating their severity. Despite this, Gao Weihu still managed to knock Zhao Zhiyuan out and returned to his room toughly. Han Yan admired his fierce and crazy spirit.

"Write a promissory note." Han Yan first transferred the silver taels from the storage bracelet to her Star Plate Space, then loaded the five hundred Five-Colored Soul Pearls inside and tossed it back to Gao Weihu.

The previously satisfactory price of the five hundred pearls meant she wouldn’t be upset even if Gao Weihu defaulted. Given Gao Weihu’s prior behavior, he didn’t seem likely to renege.

Resolute, Gao Weifeng swiftly wrote the promissory note, stamped it with the family seal, and tossed it along with the storage bracelet back to Han Yan, generously saying, "You can keep the storage bracelet; it’s a bonus for large transactions at the black market. I won’t take advantage of you."

Han Yan casually picked up the storage bracelet, giving Gao Weihu a curious look. Magic Artifacts are not easy to refine—those with similar effects, the smaller ones, are more challenging to craft. Though not as exquisite as a storage ring or jade pendant, the storage bracelet was more compact than Wen Gaoren’s Storage Jade Ding and certainly valuable. Gao Weihu claimed it was a gift, perhaps undocumented, but even if he swallowed it, she wouldn’t have recourse. Han Yan felt Gao Weihu’s generosity was excessive.

"Actually, there’s a favor I hope you’ll help with." Sensing Han Yan’s puzzlement, Gao Weihu added a sentence, explaining himself.

"Please tell me, Manager Gao." Han Yan said. Though this portly man behaved wildly at times, he seemed honest so far, not fostering any dislike from Han Yan.

"I think you might have more than a thousand Five-Colored Soul Pearls. If you intend to sell them, please contact me first—not the Gao Family’s Trading House, but me directly." Gao Weihu said, adding after a moment’s thought, "Rest assured, you won’t be short-changed; though not matching today’s auction prices, it’ll not be below standard rates."

"No problem." Han Yan agreed.

The one thousand Five-Colored Soul Pearls’ price surpassed Han Yan’s expectations, and currently, she didn’t plan to sell the rest, but since Gao Weihu brought it up, she wouldn’t offend him. Collaborating with him had been enjoyable.

"By the way, now that we’re partners, shouldn’t you remove your mask?" Gao Weihu said.

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