Mother Cheng had previously gone to watch the Wind Cloud Genius Battle and recognized Fan Lang's face. What he had done that day had been truly domineering—crushing geniuses from every side, standing above them all, and stealing the spotlight. He had left a deep impression on Mother Cheng.
When she saw Fan Lang arrive, Mother Cheng was first stunned, then secretly delighted. This is Wind Cloud City's number one genius! Young and accomplished, extraordinarily gifted, with the City Lord's Mansion behind him—he is definitely a golden turtle son-in-law! If my daughter can marry him, that would be wonderful.
Overjoyed, Mother Cheng greeted him enthusiastically. "Oh my, a great Buddha has come to this tiny temple! Wind Cloud City's number one genius has actually come to our home. You are truly making my humble dwelling shine!"
"I heard your daughter is as beautiful as a flower. I came today to see for myself." Fan Lang smiled without warmth. He truly had no favorable impression of a mother who sold her daughter. A mother's love was great, but that certainly did not include this woman.
"I'm not bragging, but my daughter's beauty puts fish to shame and makes geese fall from the sky; even the moon hides and flowers blush before her. She definitely will not disappoint you. If you take a liking to her, remember to make an offer later."
"Certainly, certainly."
Fan Lang had come today specifically to buy Cheng Naixin away. Naturally, he would make an offer—and it would be a very "astonishing" price.
Led warmly by Mother Cheng, Fan Lang entered the courtyard. Quite a few chairs had been set out, most of which were already occupied. He and Li Yunyan casually found seats and waited for the auction to begin.
People continued arriving, and every one of