On the Qinhuai River

Upon hearing the sound, Li Yao thought for a moment, then picked up the prepared box and went downstairs.

This container contains 120 vials of medicine: 40 each of detoxifying, revitalizing, and Healing Spirit Liquid, totaling around 20.18 million. Li Yao's discount saved the Wallfacers over 3 million...

Tsk, thinking about it now, it really hurts a little.

However, Boss Li was a man of his word; if he said he'd give a discount, he meant it! He carried the medicine downstairs, beckoned Feng Li over in front of the fireplace, and handed Feng Li: "Would you like to check it?"

Feng Li chuckled and took the box, "How could I not trust you, little brother?"

She put the box down beside her and took out her phone to use it for a while.

soon,

Li Yao received a text message on his phone that 21 million yuan had been deposited into his bank account.

Feng Li smiled and said, "Consider the extra as pocket money, no need to thank me."

Li Yao: "..."

Well, he's much cuter than Old Man Lu.

Feng Li chuckled and said, "By the way, didn't you tell us last time to spread false information about you? Now we have the results."

Li Yao became interested and asked, "Oh?"

Feng Li said, "We successfully smeared a traitor, and then he was killed. He also lost the organization's secrets he possessed. Hahaha, he originally intended to sell himself for a high price, but he didn't expect to be eliminated so quickly. Of course, the follow-up investigation was quickly completed, and everyone thought it was a trap you set. Now, within the Esper World network, everyone thinks you are one of our people."

Li Yao was puzzled. "They took action without any evidence?"

Feng Li said meaningfully, "Building trust takes a long time, but destroying it only takes a moment."

Given his past as a defector, it only makes him more suspicious.

So, not long after, the falsely accused traitor met his demise.

Feng Li thought to himself, "Brother, your bounty has now risen to twenty million US dollars. Aren't you happy?"

"I'm happy for nothing!" Li Yao finally understood; this guy just wanted to see him embarrassed by the increased bounty!

Li Yao thought for a moment and asked, "By the way, how's the interrogation of that Wang Zhiyuan going?"

Feng Li flicked his fingertips. "This is classified!"

Li Yao: "Ugh, I'm so tired. I'll take a break next month."

Feng Li: "..."

"This kid!" She licked her lips and said, "Of course, you're involved, so it's no harm to tell you."

That kid was a member of a group called the "Civilization Revival Society," but his rank was low and he didn't know much. Later, when colleagues from Lu Province sealed off the Wang family's residence, they discovered that most of the key members had disappeared, and the place was deserted. Those remaining were mostly insignificant and are currently under surveillance.

A well-organized and disciplined group of extraordinary individuals?

Li Yao asked, "So you don't know anything about this group?"

Feng Li said, "The leader of this extraordinary group is being held in the capital's Black Prison."

Li Yao: "..."

Feng Li stood up and said, "Alright, that's all I have to say. I'm going back now... By the way, the auction you wanted to organize is starting in a couple of days. Those representatives from the supernatural forces are no pushovers. I think you should prepare yourself mentally."

"Mental preparation?" Seeing Li Yao's puzzled expression, Feng Li didn't explain further. After exchanging a few pleasantries, he went back to the next room.

Li Yao pondered for a while.

Then he went back upstairs to get busy.

Two days later,

The auction was held as scheduled.

That morning, after Li Yao finished his morning practice, Feng Li brought Old He Xiao Zhao over, leaving Shuisheng Ge and Wang Meiling to watch the shop, and took Li Yao to the auction location.

Li Yao wondered if he could demonstrate the medicine's effects at the auction.

Making an incision in a person to drink medicine seems a bit perverted...

So his gaze then focused on the Miniature Pig upstairs.

When Li Yao moved here from his single apartment in Xianlin, he brought his Miniature Pig with him.

Over the past month, the Miniature Pig has grown a bit, and I estimate that it will be ready to be cooked and eaten in a few more months.

As he was pondering this, the Miniature Pig, sensing Li Yao's thoughtful gaze, collectively became restless: Σ(;`Д) What are you looking at! Still looking!

then,

Li Yao picked out the most lively Miniature Pig from the pen, packed it up, and then carried the box downstairs.

Miniature Pig: Holy crap! What are you doing! What do you want to do (Δ)?! Downstairs, Feng Li was immediately captivated when he saw Li Yao holding a cute Little Xiang Ju in his arms. "Brother, your pet-keeping hobby is a bit peculiar."

The monster Sauron immediately perked up his ears!

But as soon as he saw Little Xiang Ju in Li Yao's arms, he lay down again...

Damn it, I thought they were talking about me!

Li Yao said, "I was thinking of testing the medicine's effects on everyone later, so I brought a test subject to demonstrate its efficacy."

Feng Li waved his hand. "No need for that, they're all ruthless people, there's no need for that."

That's okay,

Then let's not bring it.

Li Yao put the Miniature Pig back, and the Miniature Pig, back in its enclosure, looked completely bewildered: So what happened (o`дo)??

After everything was ready, Li Yao called over the monster, said goodbye to Chen Xi, and went out.

The auction was held on a painted boat on the Qinhuai River. The boat was named "Gushing Moon" and was decorated quite elegantly. The environment inside the boat was quite nice.

Feng Li casually found a stool, sat down, crossed his legs, and said, "Let me briefly tell you about the supernatural forces participating in this auction."

After saying that,

Old He took out several signs from his briefcase and spread them out on the table in front of Feng Li. Li Yao leaned closer to take a look.

Feng Li pointed to the first photo on the left and said, "This is the representative of the Zhen Family in the Northwest. This family has been passed down in the form of a village and is skilled in Object Manipulation; this is the representative of Lishui Dragon Terrace, the master smelter Guo Changshi, who is skilled in Weapon Refinement and is said to be very interested in medicine. This is Master Yang Tong of Tangxi Sword Furnace, who is skilled in sword forging; and this is the representative of Medicine King Valley in Guizhou, Gu Xinting, who is naturally skilled in medicine..."

Feng Li pointed to the photos and introduced them one by one.

Li Yao watched and listened attentively, and thanks to his exceptional memory honed through meditation, he memorized everything.

After the introduction,

Feng Li said, "I'm telling you this so you have a general idea, but don't worry about it too much."

Li Yao nodded.

The auction was scheduled to begin in the evening, and the representatives of the various supernatural forces had not yet boarded the pleasure boat.

Taking advantage of this moment, Li Yao looked out from the porthole of the pleasure boat...

As darkness fell...

As the chill of late autumn deepened, mist began to swirl over the Qinhuai River.

The buildings on both sides of the river retain their antique charm, and the dazzling neon lights become hazy and dreamlike in the cold mist.

Li Yao looked at the scenery outside the window.

This reminds me of Du Mu's poem. "Mist shrouds the cold water, moonlight veils the sand; moored on the Qinhuai River near a wine shop..."

only,

Li Yao reached out and grabbed a handful of the fog outside the porthole, laughing, "This fog is interesting."

Then he looked towards the shore, where a group of people walked from a distance, breaking through the fog, which receded to both sides like a ceremonial procession...

This is the first update. Actually, it was the third update last night, and it was supposed to be posted this morning. But I was enveloped by a mysterious force this morning and immediately lost consciousness. Later, my friends in the group told me... I was healed by Huangcao (a healer), and I panicked... Please subscribe, vote, tip, and recommend to protect me! Quick, come to my rescue, everyone! Oh right, four updates today!