Atop the Moon-Gazing Tower.
The blond youth raised his eyebrows slightly, an amused smile appearing on his face. "Interesting, interesting. A one-of-a-kind variety show, followed by an auction of rare treasures. Which genius in your Chen Clan thought this up?"
Chen Zixiu gave a wry smile and shook his head. "Senior, these were all the children's ideas. Our Chen Clan has such meager foundations, and now that we've emerged from seclusion, our expenses have suddenly soared. We don't have many avenues for income, either. Earning a little money isn't easy."
As he spoke, he sighed softly, a trace of helplessness showing in his eyes.
The blond youth's lips twitched. He glanced at the treasures being displayed on the distant auction stage and inwardly sighed. Now he's putting on an act? The Chen Clan has meager foundations? Then what are those things being auctioned down there?! How does Chen Zixiu even have the nerve to say that?
The blond youth swept his gaze over the auction, the corners of his mouth lifting as he teased, "Falling Star Vine, a new kind of life vine, azure vine... You've really poked a hornet's nest of vines."
Chen Zixiu stood beside him, his expression as still as water, though waves surged within his heart.
He drew a small breath, trying to keep his voice steady and natural. "We've had these auction items in storage for quite some time. Besides, we live near the Xieluo Mountains. As the saying goes, those who live by the mountains eat from the mountains."
The blond youth smiled faintly, his gaze blazing. "Purple Reishi, wine reishi, Water of Life... It seems your clan's wood-type secret realm is quite bountiful."
Chen Zixiu was about to offer an explanation, but the blond youth raised a hand to stop him.
The blond