The transaction completed, An Qi was curious about why Lin Yifan needed to take out tens of thousands of yuan in cash, so she asked, "Mr. Lin, Miss Fang, do you have no money left now?"

"Yes! We're so poor that all we have left are elixirs," Lin Yifan replied helplessly.

Although it sounded like a helpless and embarrassing statement, in truth, it was quite impressive. The value of elixirs was far above that of money; it's just that ordinary people couldn't use them.

"Where will you go after getting the money?" Zhong Hongyan continued to inquire.

"We'll take a plane back to Guiyuan City," Lin Yifan responded. However, thinking of how Xiao Fang lacked an ID card, his brows furrowed, and he asked, "Miss Zhong, does the Yeguixiang auction house have a private jet?"

"I generally travel around the country on a private jet, what do you think?" Zhong Hongyan countered.

With her unique status, and the Yeguixiang auction house having branches in every major province and city, sometimes she needed to travel around hosting auctions.

With such a busy work schedule, having reliable transportation was essential. If she only flew commercial, delays or flight cancellations could be troublesome; for her job, time was money, and attitude was everything. She couldn't afford to be late to any auction, as punctuality established good credibility for the auction house.

Lin Yifan's understanding brightened upon hearing Zhong Hongyan's reply, and he eagerly asked, "Could you possibly give us a ride? Price is negotiable."

"No problem, but can it wait until tomorrow?" Zhong Hongyan tentatively asked.

She had just arrived in Yanjing to host an auction and was not eager to leave so soon.

"That's not possible! Time is life, we cannot wait," Lin Yifan replied noncommittally.

An Qi's life was in danger, and he didn't want to waste any more time; not even a moment could be spared.

"Are you going back to save your boss?" Zhong Hongyan asked curiously.

In recent days, she had also heard about the dire situation of the Antian Group's general manager, so when Lin Yifan mentioned "time is life," she naturally thought of this.

"Boss? Wasn't she your girlfriend?" Xiao Fang challenged.

"She used to be the boss, not anymore," Lin Yifan interjected, taking over the conversation.

Zhong Hongyan, an outsider, didn't know about his romantic affairs; thus, he didn't want Xiao Fang to misunderstand.

After hearing Lin Yifan's explanation, Zhong Hongyan's lips curled in mockery as she muttered under her breath, "Such a romantic playboy."

In her mind, Su Qingqing was still Lin Yifan's girlfriend. She was surprised to hear about another girl and couldn't help admiring Lin Yifan's audacity and courage.

Xiao Fang initially felt a bit thrilled, but her excitement vanished instantly upon hearing Lin Yifan's explanation. How she wished she was the only woman for Lin Yifan! Alas, reality is often harsh.

After clarifying the reason, Lin Yifan once again asked, "Miss Zhong, could you do us a favor and give us a ride?"

"Since Mr. Lin has personally asked, how can I refuse? Please wait a moment, I'll make the arrangements now," Zhong Hongyan said, then took out her phone to arrange their itinerary.

Lin Yifan and Xiao Fang were her important guests; she couldn't neglect or refuse them, so she had to make arrangements to fly them out.

However, she wouldn't accompany them back because she still had other business to attend to in Yanjing.

After several calls, she had all their arrangements in place.

Soon, a high-end business sedan appeared under the portico of the Yeguixiang auction house.

"The car is here, Mr. Lin, Miss Xiaofang, please proceed to board," Zhong Hongyan said politely.

As a part of the service industry, the customer is always right, so it's essential to serve and treat them well.

"Miss Zhong, thank you. We'll meet again," said Lin Yifan as he and Xiaofang turned and left.

"We'll meet again!"

A moment after the car had driven off, a figure appeared beside Zhong Hongyan.

"Who is that woman?"

Hearing the voice, Zhong Hongyan quickly recognized who it was and asked with a smile, "What? Second Young Master, have you taken a liking to her?"

"Only a true beauty can catch my eye, what do you think?" the Second Young Master of the Night Gui Xiang Auction House replied unrestrainedly.

That comment was a bit hurtful, especially since Zhong Hongyan considered herself unmatched in beauty, and this statement directly challenged that belief.

"Humph! She is a high-ranking alchemist from Medicinal Saint Valley; you better save that thought," Zhong Hongyan retorted coldly.

She had no need to respect those who didn't respect her, even if he was the son of her own boss.

"Medicinal Saint Valley, so what? Without the Bright True Master to lead them, they are nothing but a fragile third-rate organization; once the True Master is gone, it will be our time for the Night Gui Xiang Auction House to rise," the Second Young Master of the Night Gui Xiang Auction House said, laughing coldly, his face fearless.

They at the Night Gui Xiang Auction House were secretly planning something big; a plan to overthrow Medicinal Saint Valley and become the leading organization in the Cultivation World.

"Aiming to dominate the Cultivation World? We have a long way to go," Zhong Hongyan said disdainfully.

Defeating Medicinal Saint Valley and taking their place was not something that could happen overnight; it would require significant effort and sacrifice.

"Not much longer, it will soon arrive," the Second Young Master of the Night Gui Xiang Auction House said, looking into the distant sky and smiling widely, eagerly anticipating that day.

"Do you have a new breakthrough?" Zhong Hongyan asked curiously.

"Trade secret, none of your business; you'll find out eventually," the Second Young Master of the Night Gui Xiang Auction House teased, before striding away.

Although the Second Young Master didn't specify, Zhong Hongyan had her suspicions; if the research really had made a new breakthrough, then the day when Night Gui Xiang Auction House would replace Medicinal Saint Valley's position could truly be just around the corner.

"Hopefully that day really will come!" After praying, Zhong Hongyan left with mixed emotions.

In a restaurant across from the Night Gui Xiang Auction House, when Xiao Hou saw Lin Yifan and Xiaofang getting into a black Mercedes business sedan, he immediately took out his phone, logged into WeChat, and sent a message to Tian Ji.

At that moment, Tian Ji was talking with his second uncle.

Tian Ji's second uncle, after hearing about Tian Ji's ordeal today, became extremely angry and wanted to take revenge for his nephew, but hesitated upon hearing that the other party was a disciple of the Wudang Sect. The Wudang Sect was not someone he could afford to provoke, so he urged caution.

Receiving the WeChat message from Xiao Hou, Tian Ji anxiously said, "Second uncle, that bastard has driven away from the Night Gui Xiang Auction House; please send someone to kill him and avenge your nephew."

"Ji'er, don't rush! First have Xiao Hou follow him to find out where he's staying or living; then we can devise a long-term plan," Tian Ji's second uncle answered.

Assassinating a disciple of the Wudang Sect was a matter of great consequence. A single misstep could lead to total disaster, potentially bringing ruin upon the entire Tian Family; therefore, careful consideration was necessary.

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