The sword seller, dressed in red, deserves applause for the prankster.

A smile suddenly appeared on Chi Miao's face. She leaned back and crossed her arms in front of her chest: "Actually, what I need you to do is very simple. Let me... take full control of tonight's auction."

She had barely finished speaking.

Jin Dapang's entire expression changed, and his voice involuntarily rose: "Complete control of tonight's auction?!"

You call this simple?!

"Overall control of the auction" means that all aspects of the auction, including all auction items, whether they are sold, and the auction process, are entirely entrusted to Chi Miao.

These are all very particular things, and each auction house will hire professionals to arrange them and conduct simulations.

After all... this is an auction, and any small step could result in losses or gains in the tens of millions.

Especially since the items up for auction tonight are all quite good, the losses would be incalculable if we handed them over entirely.

In particular... it could very well damage the reputation of the auction house.

How is this simple? Simple my foot!

Jin Dapang's smile froze: "This... Miss Chi Miao should know very well what she's saying, right?"

Chi Miao nodded: "I understand."

Jin Dapang: "Then I'll be frank. Even if you are Young Master Jin's friend, it's hard for me to agree immediately. Wan Jin Auction House is a very important business for the Jin family, and the Jin family is not a place where Young Master Jin can make the decisions all by himself."

"The condition you proposed is too extreme... It's difficult for us to calculate the losses involved."

Jin Shengfei pursed her lips and gritted her teeth: "There's an estimate, right? Can I cover tonight's losses from my own private funds?"

Jin Dapang breathed a sigh of relief.

With Jin Shengfei's words, they weren't entirely incapable of losing this opportunity, especially since they did indeed need to find a way to get the Dragon Pattern Jade into Chi Miao's hands.

Chi Miao raised her hand and looked at Jin Shengfei: "I told you, you don't need to come today. I can manage on my own."

She interlaced her fingers, a faint smile on her face, and looked at Jin Dapang:

"Don't worry. Although I can't guarantee my character and integrity, I'm not the kind of person who would betray my friends. The fact that I've made this request proves that I've already thought of all the possible solutions that will allow us to achieve a win-win situation."

"First, I promise that if tonight's transaction volume is lower than your estimate, I will make up the difference. Don't underestimate the wealth controlled by the top genius of our time."

"Secondly, I have a business deal that no businessman can refuse, and I want to discuss it with you."

When Jin Dapang heard Chi Miao say that the losses could be made up, he was actually able to accept it.

But upon hearing the second point, he frowned again: "Ms. Chi Miao, there's a difference between doing business and consignment auctions. Are you referring to a commercial collaboration, or simply a consignment auction?"

Chi Miao: "I know, I mean exactly what it says, I want to do business with you."

When it comes to doing business, Jin Dapang becomes serious. He straightens up, and his usually friendly, chubby face reveals a deep, intimidating smile.

"Miss Chi Miao should be well aware of Wan Jin Auction House's commercial standing. We don't do just any business, even if you are the young master's friend. So, what are your bargaining chips?"

Chi Miao released a wisp of spiritual energy from his hand.

Her spiritual power was a fusion of many Daoist principles and various elements, making it extremely beautiful and pure.

At first glance, it's pure white, but upon closer inspection—it's multicolored!

This is the legendary, multicolored white!

The moment Jin Dapang saw it, he could sense its extraordinary nature, but he still didn't understand what Chi Miao meant: "What is this?"

Chi Miao spoke up: "Why don't you try absorbing it?"

Jin Dapang smiled and shook his head: "Miss Chi Miao, I am a mortal. Mortals do not have spiritual roots and cannot withstand the spiritual power of you cultivators."

Chi Miao: "Others won't work, but mine will."

What else did Kim Dae-pang want to say?

Jin Shengfei said, "Just take it, why say so much? Are we going to kill you?"

Jin Dapang: "..."

good good!

Young master, you're siding with outsiders!

Despite the pressure, Jin Dapang still tried to absorb Chi Miao's spiritual power.

Ordinary people do not have spiritual roots and cannot absorb them naturally. They can only do so through the simplest method—deep breathing!

Immediately, Jin Dapang lay down on the table and brought his nose close to that beautiful ball of spiritual energy.

"I'll inhale—"

"I'll inhale—!"

"I'll inhale deeply—!"

He took three deep breaths, feeling his stomach shrink, before he had fully absorbed the spiritual energy.

He held a pill in his hand, ready to take it at any moment.

Although he truly trusted his young master, this was his life at stake.

When ordinary people absorb the spiritual energy of cultivators, it can easily cause an explosion and endanger their lives.

There are many such cases, mostly among ordinary people who dream of cultivating immortality.

However, just when he thought something bad was about to happen...

He felt the spiritual energy miraculously merge into his body, cleansing away impurities.

Suddenly my headache and backache disappeared, and I felt full of energy!

If his wife were here, she could say in the next second, "If he's doing well, I'm doing well too."

He stared wide-eyed in astonishment: "This...this spiritual power is even more effective than kidney tonics?!"

Chi Miao asked in surprise, "...You still use Shenbao tablets?"

He looks like a young fat guy, why isn't he good enough?

"Ahem, after all, we've been working day and night, we need to replenish ourselves." Jin Dapang blushed. "But that's not the point. The point is... why is it that your spiritual power can be absorbed by us mortals and even cleanse our physical bodies?"

This is more effective than any magic pill!

If you were to sell this spiritual energy, you'd definitely make a fortune!

Chi Miao smiled and said, "Because my spiritual root is special, I possess a certain amount of the power of the five elements."

The physical bodies of all living beings are composed of the five elements. The reason why mortals cannot absorb the spiritual power of others is that the spiritual power of others can easily disrupt the five elements of the mortal's physical body, causing conflict.

Ordinary people cannot regulate themselves, which naturally makes them prone to explosions and backlashes.

But hers is different; her spiritual power... is indeed more effective than kidney tonics.

Jin Dapang: "As expected of the young master's friend, with such high-quality spiritual power, no wonder he is the top genius! I will give him a very high evaluation."

"If I may ask, can your spiritual energy be mass-produced and sold as medicine? And at what price do you plan to sell it?"

This is indeed a business opportunity that these businessmen cannot refuse.

He could already picture this spiritual energy being sold and becoming the hottest product in Miaohua Continent.

Chi Miao chuckled: "Selling it as medicine? You seem to have misunderstood something?"

Jin Dapang: "Huh?"

Chi Miao said, "The ability to remove impurities and nourish is just the least noteworthy thing in my spiritual power. What I really want to trade is something that will interest you more."

Kim Da Pang was dumbfounded.

Is this really the least noteworthy thing?

So what's worth mentioning? Is it defying the heavens?!

Just as Jin Dapang was having doubts, a voice rang in his mind.