Tomb Raider: The man is in the Nine Gates, but the system insists it's the Primordial Era.

If someone else were to say this...

No one present could believe it.

But when it came from Su Mu, who had inexplicably recovered from a near-death experience and was even appearing more and more mentally healthy, it had a different meaning.

Qi Tiezui quickly told the unaware Er Yuehong about Su Mu's growing reputation in Changsha.

Back then, the Huo family didn't not want to save Su Mu, but there was simply no medicine that could fully restore Su Mu's health.

Otherwise, given the relationship between the two families at the time, Su Mu might have been taken in and raised by the Huo family at a very young age.

Tuberculosis infection, a long-term illness that can only be avoided.

These are the reasons why the Huo family abandoned Su Mu alone in the slums.

He simply kept nourishing his body with ordinary herbal decoctions.

"Then why didn't you come earlier..."

Zhang Qishan looked at the boy beside him whose gaze was gradually focusing into light, and his brows furrowed slightly.

Su Mu's purpose was now very clear.

To save Er Yuehong's wife.

The shop was out of medicine, so I went on a business trip to buy medicinal materials.

They're all just lies and excuses.

Its true purpose is to hold the Crescent Hotel auction, which is unique in Changsha and cannot be replicated here!

Furthermore, Su Mu seemed to have little interest in the famous Deer Live Grass and Qilin Blood.

"Let's leave aside Deer Live Grass. Aren't you tempted by Qilin Blood? Although it's just a herb, legend has it that it's the blood left behind by the mythical beasts 'Dragon' and 'Qilin' after they rubbed against the tree trunk. Besides promoting blood circulation and stopping bleeding, it seems to have other wonderful uses."

Yi Xinyue began to explain more details about the items being auctioned to the people around her.

This is the real reason why Yi Xinyue said that this auction was unique.

This auction does not include antiques, gold and silver jewelry, or other valuables.

It focuses solely on the topic of medicine.

As for anything related to the Classic of Mountains and Seas...

That was just a publicity stunt by the Yi family when they were publicly criticizing GG.

After all, in real life, who could actually encounter the legendary mythical creatures like the Qilin and the Azure Dragon?

【Qilin's Blood (Low Grade)】

[Efficacy: After taking it, one may obtain some auspicious signs of a 'Qilin' (Chinese unicorn), the effects of which vary depending on the concentration of the medicinal ingredients]

[Type: Clumsy Version of Natural Talent]

The system display reappeared.

Su Mu remembered from his past life that during his experience at the Seven Star Lu Palace, Zhang Qiling had fed Wu Xie Qilin Jie.

The Qilin's Blood and the Qilin's Blood before us must be the same rare and precious materials, which are hard to find in ordinary times.

After ingesting it, one may not achieve the same long lifespan, youthful appearance, and healthy physique as the Zhang family of Qilin, but it can cure most intractable diseases.

However, these ordinary medicinal herbs simply could not cure the illness of Er Yuehong's wife.

The poison that the other party was afflicted with had already penetrated deep into their bones.

Only by using the "Nine-Turn Rejuvenation Pill" to revitalize the body and rebuild its foundation can it be restored to a normal state.

Furthermore, they will possess an innate Dao body similar to Su Mu's before acquiring the bloodline of the Witch Clan.

If you embark on the path of cultivation in the future, everything will go smoothly.

The reason why Su Mu didn't save Er Yuehong's wife before is also very simple.

The Nine-Turn Rejuvenation Pill requires a wide variety of medicinal materials, some of which are rare and hard to find. He only had one.

Er Yuehong was not related to him at all.

But now, Su Mu suddenly says that he will save Er Yuehong's wife, and the reason is still this auction.

"...The money I brought might not be enough. I can save the girl, but you, you, and you, go and get all the money right now, or pawn some items at the New Moon Hotel to exchange for cash."

Su Mu continued watching the auction downstairs, pointing at Zhang Qishan, Er Yuehong, Qi Tiezui, and the others.

Having stood for hundreds or even thousands of years, the people of Beiping at the foot of the Forbidden City are incredibly wealthy.

"Okay! I'm willing to do anything to save the girl."

"Buddha, Eighth Master, please lend a helping hand if you would like me to help you explore that ancient tomb in the mine."

Er Yuehong bowed and clasped his hands, his face serious and earnest.

Zhang Qishan frowned and called over the personal guards who were standing outside the door.

Qi Tiezui could also see that Su Mu's expression was serious at this moment. He took out his jade pendant and handed it to Yi Xinyue, saying, "Miss Yi, I wonder if this jade pendant can be exchanged for some money? It's not for sale, just as collateral. We'll have someone bring the money over to collect it later."

Yi Xinyue toyed with the antique jade pendant in her hand, its surface bearing the marks of time, and a slight smile played on her lips: "You guys even have to steal invitations to the Crescent Moon Hotel, how much money could you possibly have? How about this, I'll lend you some..."

"Miss Yi, I have a favor to ask of you."

"Help me hang a lit sky lantern at the doorway."

"hiss--"

Before Yi Xinyue could finish speaking, she heard Su Mu's words from among the group of people who were considered to be the leaders of some low-level gang in the martial arts world.

Lighting sky lanterns?

Does this kid know the rules for lighting sky lanterns at the Crescent Hotel?

But, should we order it now?

The auction has only just begun!

"Now?" Yi Xinyue asked, frowning.

Su Mu nodded: "The sooner we light it, the sooner others will know that if they want it, they will have to compete with me. Since they're going to compete, I'm too lazy to waste my breath. Let them see the sky lanterns in front of the door for themselves."

Yi Xinyue was taken aback: "Do you know what lighting a sky lantern means?"

Su Mu continued nodding: "I know that once the sky lantern is lit, I have to keep bidding on whatever item is up for auction, no matter how much or how much anyone bids, until they run out of money or my coffers are empty."

Huo Xian'er left the room without saying a word and quickly walked downstairs.

She was a little worried that Su Mu wouldn't have enough money for the upcoming auction.

……

Changsha City.

The Buddha's Mansion.

Upon receiving the telegram, Zhang Rishan, the adjutant, had just sent someone to investigate the specific situation of Zhenxian Temple.

Then he received another telegram message personally delivered by Zhang Qishan.

Open the Hanlin Granary.

Just four short characters.

Zhang Rishan was stunned when he received the news.

After arriving in Changsha, Zhang Qishan speculated that he might stay there for a long time.

So he put all the spoils and money into the eleventh warehouse he had secretly built.

The Hanlin Warehouse, one of the eleven warehouses, was where antiques, jade pendants, gold and silver valuables were stored.

"What's going on?"

Zhang Rishan stared wide-eyed at the contents of the telegram in his hand, unable to believe that it was sent by Zhang Qishan.

Hongjia Pear Garden.

The old man in charge of managing the treasury also received news at this time that the Hong family's gold and silver, which were stored in the money shop, had been quickly exchanged in a certain place.

The old man, supported by his subordinates, ran straight towards the money exchange closest to the pear orchard.

Because in just a very short time, 80% of the Hong family's savings stored in the money shop have already been withdrawn!

The remaining 20% ​​was not withdrawn because the gold and silver stored in several money shops in a certain place were insufficient!

Zhang family guards, having changed out of their military uniforms and into civilian clothes, began to travel to the mansions of the various sect leaders of the Nine Gates.

Only one command was transmitted.

Give me the money!

The Nine Gates relied on Zhang Qishan's position as the garrison commander to enjoy the many conveniences of buying and selling.

Normally, Zhang Qishan only allowed his subordinates to take a cut of the transaction volume from the Nine Gates; the majority of the money still ended up in the hands of the individual members of the Nine Gates.

But now, it's time for Zhang Qishan to need money.

The Huo family.

Huo Jinxi blushed upon hearing that the savings stored in the money shop were also being rapidly lost in a certain place.

She slammed her hand on the table and stood up abruptly: "Fine! Fine! You brat! You're not even married yet! And you're already siding with outsiders! This is part of the Huo family's savings accumulated over a hundred years! Good! Very good!"

"..."