"Senior Zhang, Hundred-Leaf Grass isn't an ordinary Thousand-Year Spirit Herb. I can't guarantee that we'll be able to reserve one for you. How about this? I'll report it as soon as possible, and the moment I hear anything, I'll let you know."
Zhang Shuheng nodded with satisfaction and instructed Zhang Hanlin, "Hanlin, have Zhang Feng handle this. Tell him to stay in Sanxin Market, and report to me as soon as there's any news about Thousand-Year Hundred-Leaf Grass."
Zhang Hanlin naturally didn't dare refuse and readily agreed.
"Young Friend Li, I heard there are Thousand-Year Spirit Herbs at this auction. They wouldn't happen to be supplied by your Immortal Herb Pavilion, would they? Could you tell me which Thousand-Year Spirit Herb it is?" Zhang Shuheng asked solemnly.
Shi Yue hesitated briefly, then nodded. "Indeed, they're being supplied by our Immortal Herb Pavilion. I can tell you that one of them is a Thousand-Year Snow Lotus Flower."
To be honest, if a Nascent Soul Cultivator hadn't come calling, Shi Yue might not have told him they were auctioning off a Thousand-Year Snow Lotus Flower. It seemed he really ought to stay at the Treasure Competition Palace. If Nascent Soul Cultivators kept showing up every few days, it would be a lot of trouble to deal with them.
"What? It's actually a Thousand-Year Snow Lotus Flower!" Zhang Shuheng's expression changed, and he blurted out in shock.
Shi Yue's heart stirred. Judging by Zhang Shuheng's expression, the Thousand-Year Snow Lotus Flower seemed extremely precious. It looked like he'd have to raise the starting bid.
"Young Friend Li, is that Thousand-Year Snow Lotus Flower in your possession right now? I'm willing to pay a high price for it. What do you say?" Zhang Shuheng calmed himself and asked in a low voice.
"I'm sorry,