The Crazy Son-In-Law

The gavel fell heavily, waking everyone from their daze.

Two billion dollars!

Such a price, even at top-tier auctions, was not always guaranteed. But here in Heaverpool, at the Sundown Bazaar, such an offer had appeared!

Just like the gathering twenty years ago, Xiao Shun’s feat would surely be recorded in the annals of this event, to be talked about by future attendees.

Xiao Shun didn’t care about any of that. He just wanted to quickly secure the Fire Spirit Stone and then head to Meadowfolk to find the remaining four Spirit Stones.

This time, without waiting for the host’s invitation, he walked up to the stage on his own. During his ascent, he received a lot of applause. Of course, he ignored Xiang Shang’s malicious smirk.

As Xiao Shun approached, the host apologized with a smile. “Sir, this raw stone is too hot for us to cut. We hope you understand.”

It wasn’t that they feared damaging the priceless stone; it was simply that the Fire Spirit Stone’s temperature was too high for even gloved hands to handle. Thus, Xiao Shun had to deal with it himself.

The audience was disappointed upon hearing this. They were eager to see what the raw stone would look like once cut. Now they would leave unsatisfied.

Ignoring the disappointed crowd below, Xiao Shun smiled nonchalantly at the host. “No problem, I’ll handle it myself later.”

Relieved, the host confirmed the purchase with Xiao Shun and then closed the wooden box. Instantly, the previously stifling heat in the room dissipated. In moments, the temperature dropped significantly and most people started putting on their coats.

Xiao Shun stared at the wooden box intently. He believed it must be extraordinary to completely neutralize the Fire Spirit Stone’s heat.

With that thought, he asked the host about the box. The host smiled and explained, “This item was provided by Silvermeadows and auctioned together with ‘the Germ’.”

Xiao Shun glanced at Miao Ruohu in the audience. He couldn’t understand why such a treasure was so undervalued by them.

After some contemplation, he realized that Gu cultivators likely couldn’t appreciate the box’s mystery and probably saw it as just a piece of special wood.

His guess was correct; Silvermeadows’ people always considered it an ordinary box that could merely contain the Fire Spirit Stone’s heat.

Feeling like he’d gotten a great deal, Xiao Shun was delighted. He had been worried about storing his Mandrake seedling but now had a perfect container.

With the final item sold, today’s Sundown Bazaar concluded. Tomorrow’s gathering wouldn’t be a traditional Sundown Bazaar but rather minor trades.

After dispersing, many people approached Xiao Shun for introductions and conversations. However, after discussing briefly with Xia Li, he left with Song Linger.

As soon as they exited the conference room, Song Linger noticed someone following them and angrily said, “Master, that jerk is tailing us!”

Shrugging nonchalantly, Xiao Shun replied, “Let him follow.”

They walked silently until they reached outside. It was already early morning; there were no pedestrians around and only a few cars left in the parking lot.

Looking around helplessly, Song Linger said, “Master, it’s hard to get a cab here.”

“Don’t worry; someone will give us a ride,” Xiao Shun assured her confidently.

Song Linger brightened up. “You mean Miss Xia will drive us back?”

“No, someone else,” Xiao Shun replied with a playful smile.

Just then, footsteps grew closer along with an arrogant voice saying, “You think you can leave after provoking me?”

Hearing this, Song Linger smiled knowingly at Xiao Shun. She understood who would be giving them a ride tonight!

But when she saw two men approaching in tracksuits with buzz cuts and steady strides-each step perfectly measured-her smile froze.

These middle-aged men were clearly powerful; even with her advanced cultivation level, she couldn’t gauge their strength.

If someone like Song Linger couldn’t discern their abilities, they must be at least Anterior Heaven experts!

Seeing them approach excitedly made Xiang Shang rush forward eagerly. “This guy provoked me earlier and also took ‘the Germ’ that my master and senior brother wanted!”

Instantly, two sharp gazes fixed on Xiao Shun.

Xiao Shun stepped forward protectively in front of Song Linger and said calmly, “Linger, wait over there. These Anterior Heaven cultivators are beyond your level.”

Nodding quickly, Song Linger moved aside while eyeing these unexpected guests warily.

She had heard from Xiao Shun about Ashford’s powerful cultivators but hadn’t paid much attention until now when faced with two Anterior Heaven experts right away!

Despite her concerns for Xiao Shun facing Ashford’s experts alone didn’t worry her much given his current cultivation level didn’t need her concern anymore!

With that thought comforting her mind she prepared herself leisurely watching upcoming battle unfold before her eyes!

Facing Ashford’s experts alone didn’t faze Xiao Shun one bit instead lit cigarette casually taking few puffs unbothered by situation unfolding around him!

Then younger man spoke sternly “Hand over item we’ll compensate you two billion dollars later!”

Xiang Shang protested angrily “Why waste words? Let’s just take it!”

“Shut up!” younger man snapped making Xiang Shang fall silent immediately showing respect towards sect authority despite being influential himself indicating sect’s formidable nature!

However undeterred by all this Xiao Shun asked nonchalantly “How many cars did you drive here today?”

Hearing this Song Linger couldn’t help but laugh while Xiang Shang trio looked utterly confused!