Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi-Chapter 1767 - 1718: Disgraced and Dishonored (Part 2)

Capítulo 1767: Chapter 1718: Disgraced and Dishonored (Part 2)

“But…”

Jia Sidao was still somewhat hesitant.

After all, it concerned one million Boundary Stones. If anything went wrong, it would be a dead end.

Xuanyuan Yuwei said, “As long as Young Master Jia helps me this once, Yuwei will surely reward you handsomely!”

Looking at Xuanyuan Yuwei’s exquisite beauty.

Jia Sidao gritted his teeth and said, “Fine, I’ll help you!”

Jia Sidao lazily spoke up, “Such well-preserved Netherworld Water Lily is rare in the world, but seventy thousand Boundary Stones is still too little. In that case, I bid one million Boundary Stones!”

Hiss!

The crowd immediately burst into a clamorous uproar.

One million Boundary Stones!

No one expected someone would directly raise the price to one million Boundary Stones.

Everyone’s eyes turned toward Jia Sidao.

Jia Sidao wore a face full of pride and cast a provocative glance at Xiao Yi, “Kid, this is Xuanyuan City. If you don’t have enough foundation, don’t go showing off. You have to borrow a million Boundary Stones, and you think you can compete with me?”

Xuanyuan Yuwei feigned an angry expression and said, “Young Master Jia, how could you do this? This gentleman is my benefactor, and I had already agreed to let him have it for seventy thousand Boundary Stones…”

This was what everyone heard.

But in Jia Sidao’s mind, he heard Xuanyuan Yuwei’s praise: “Young Master Jia, you did wonderfully!”

Delighted in his heart, Jia Sidao lifted his chin triumphantly, looking at Xiao Yi with satisfaction: “Didn’t you understand my words? If you don’t have money, don’t pretend to be something you’re not. Get lost quickly…”

Under the gaze of the crowd.

Xiao Yi suddenly smiled and said, “Alright then, since you’re willing to offer one million Boundary Stones, I’ll let you have this Netherworld Water Lily!” Saying this, Xiao Yi, ignoring the momentarily silent crowd, turned to Gou Butong and said, “Shopkeeper Gou, for a one million Boundary Stone deal, your Rejuvenation Pavilion can take a fee of one hundred thousand Boundary Stones. Don’t forget!”

As he spoke.

Xiao Yi turned around and left.

Leaving Xuanyuan Yuwei and her group in a fluster in the wind…

“No, it’s not…”

Jia Sidao, bewildered, could not maintain his facade any longer. This was a million Boundary Stones; he couldn’t produce it even if he was beaten to death. He hurriedly shouted at Xiao Yi, “Hey, you’re not going to continue bidding? Not competing anymore?”

Xuanyuan Rufeng also looked slightly displeased, feigning regret, “Brother, is it that you lack money? I can lend it to you first…”

Xiao Yi turned back to look at them, his face brimming with a radiant, yet heavily mocking smile, “If it were the real Netherworld Water Lily, I wouldn’t hesitate to compete for it, even for two million, let alone one million Boundary Stones. However, this is nothing but a fake Netherworld Water Lily, and to me, even seventy Boundary Stones would be too much…”

Boom!

As these words left his mouth, the crowd immediately erupted as if struck by a thunderclap.

Lin Sancheng’s face instantly turned ashen: “You’re talking nonsense; how could my Netherworld Water Lily be fake?”

While Lin Sancheng appeared hysterical outwardly, inside he was panicking severely.

This was the most realistic work he had used all his means to create, enough to pass off the counterfeit as genuine; he never expected Xiao Yi would so decisively call it a fake.

For a moment.

Lin Sancheng’s anxious eyes kept turning to Xuanyuan Yuwei and the others.

Xuanyuan Yuwei also felt somewhat flustered, but she barely managed to remain calm, frowning, “Benefactor, are you saying this Netherworld Water Lily is fake? Do you have any proof?”

As she spoke.

Xuanyuan Yuwei added, “Of course it’s not that I’m doubting you, benefactor, it’s just… after all, each trade has its specialists, and all these people engaged in the herb business here believe it’s real…”

Xiao Yi sneered, “I must admit, the craftsmanship of this Netherworld Water Lily replica is indeed quite high—it could even pass as the real thing. However, you’ve overlooked one point…”

Everyone stared at him intently.

Xiao Yi sneered, “The real Netherworld Water Lily grows in the Netherworld, where the aura of death is most intense. Once harvested, it needs to be nurtured in a wooden basin made from Soul-Nurturing Wood with Lethe River Soil to prevent its medicinal properties from dissipating. You did prepare well, even readying a wooden basin made from Soul-Nurturing Wood, but regarding this Lethe River Soil…”

Xiao Yi’s gaze fell upon the soil beneath the Netherworld Water Lily, the mocking smile on his face grew even brighter.

Lin Sancheng and Xuanyuan Yuwei’s faces completely changed.

Turning as dark as coal.

And significantly more flustered…

Especially Lin Sancheng, who looked utterly terrified, as he was most skilled in making and selling fake goods, naturally understanding the situation immediately.

When Xiao Yi mentioned the Lethe River Water, he realized that this time he had really hit an iron wall.

The genuine Yellow Spring Soil is extremely pure and lifeless because it has been soaked in Lethe River Water for years, but they didn’t have the Lethe River Water; these Yellow Spring Soils were dug up from a mass grave and disguised.

They still carried a trace of vitality!

This was the biggest flaw.

However…

Ordinary people, upon seeing such a treasure as the Netherworld Water Lily, wouldn’t care about the soil and wooden pot!

Xiao Yi turned to the confused and bewildered Jia Sidao and said, “Young Master Jia, right? I don’t know you, but you suddenly harbor animosity towards me. If I’m not mistaken, it’s because this Miss Yuwei told you something to target me, right?”

“You’re talking nonsense…” Jia Sidao quickly denied it.

He didn’t want to leave a bad impression on his goddess.

Xiao Yi laughed mockingly and said, “Okay, I wanted to help you, but since you insist on this, I’ll leave it be.” He looked at Gou Butong, “Manager Gou, the rule in the Free Trade Zone is that once a bid is completed, the transaction must proceed. If it’s broken off midway, a penalty of ten percent must be paid to the Free Trade Zone. I haven’t forgotten, right?”

“Indeed, that is the rule of the Free Trade Zone!” said Gou Butong.

This rule was established to prevent some from avoiding the ten percent service fee to Rejuvenation Pavilion by reneging after a price is set.

Xiao Yi glanced at the drastically changed expression of Jia Sidao and said, “Young Master Jia, are you going to shell out a million realm stones to buy this fake Netherworld Water Lily or pay a hundred thousand realm stones as a penalty to the Rejuvenation Pavilion? The choice is yours!”

“…”

Jia Sidao’s face went pale as he looked to Xuanyuan Yuwei for help.

The result…

Xuanyuan Yuwei turned her head aside, as if she didn’t recognize him.

Jia Sidao realized he was used by Xuanyuan Yuwei, and in a fit of rage, he shouted, “Xuanyuan Yuwei, you treacherous woman, it was you who whispered to me to go against him and raise the price. And now you want to renege?”

Xuanyuan Yuwei quickly denied it, “You’re spouting nonsense, he is my benefactor, how could I do such a thing?”

Xuanyuan Rufeng also said, “Indeed, if you make such an accusation, you should present evidence. Otherwise, you’re slandering the Xuanyuan Clan, and even though your Jia Family is strong, you must consider whether you can withstand our wrath!”

“I spit on that!”

Jia Sidao was enraged to the extreme, his eyes bloodshot, saying, “You vile woman, I’ve never even met this person before. I don’t even know what a Netherworld Water Lily is. If it weren’t for your instigation, why would I compete with him?”

As he spoke.

Jia Sidao looked at Xiao Yi and Gou Butong, “Brother, Manager Gou, I am a victim too, set up by Xuanyuan Yuwei. You can’t just stand by and do nothing!”

Gou Butong said, “No problem, I have a truth stone here, a treasure brought from King Jizo’s palace. It can instantly tell who is lying!”

“Alright, I’ll try it!”

Jia Sidao immediately stepped forward, placing his hand upon the truth stone.

The truth stone glowed green.

Gou Butong said, “Green means truth, red means lie. Xuanyuan Yuwei, it’s your turn!”

“I, I…”

Xuanyuan Yuwei looked panicked and didn’t dare step forward.

Who couldn’t see who was lying now?

“Damn, Xuanyuan Yuwei is such a person?”

“She is repaying kindness with enmity!”

“Such a scheming and vicious woman is truly terrifying, indeed the most vicious is a woman’s heart…”

Everyone looked at Xuanyuan Yuwei with disdain.

Xuanyuan Yuwei’s face was bloodless.

This matter would soon spread throughout the Blissful Heaven Realm, and Xuanyuan Yuwei was destined for disgrace and ruin.

For a noble family like the Xuanyuan Clan…

The most important thing was reputation and prestige.

Xuanyuan Yuwei seemed to already see her bleak end…

Gou Butong said coldly, “In that case, Jia Sidao naturally doesn’t have to pay the penalty, and thus, the Netherworld Water Lily will be sold at the highest previous price. Xuanyuan Rufeng, will you pay the penalty or buy this Netherworld Water Lily…”