"Jiang the Old Divine Doctor, is there still a chance to save my father's health?"
Wenren Yage asked with a worried expression.
Compared to vengeance, she was now more concerned about her father's well-being.
"Yes, I can. I'll perform acupuncture and prescribe a herbal formula. If he follows it for a week, he'll recover."
"Fortunately, you came early. If that person had treated him one more time, even I wouldn't have been able to help."
After Jiang the Old Divine Doctor finished speaking, he directed the father and daughter to his room to begin treatment for Wenren Yuanshan.
"Thank you, Jiang the Old Divine Doctor. The Wenren family will never forget this kindness."
Wenren Yage quickly bowed in thanks.
As her father underwent acupuncture treatment, Wenren Yage stood outside the door, her fists clenched with deep hatred.
This Lu Junzhuo dared to humiliate the Wenren family so!
She vowed that if she didn't avenge this, she would not be worthy of being called Wenren Yage!
However, thinking about her current inferior strength compared to Lu Junzhuo, she felt a bit frustrated.
Over the years, the Wenren family had declined significantly, mainly due to her father's illness.
The other several masters in the family, including herself, were all at the initial stage of the Mystic Realm.
Together, their chances of defeating Lu Junzhuo were truly slim.
The gap between the peak of the Mystic Realm and the initial stage was evident.
She began to contemplate her revenge plan in her mind.
No matter what, she couldn't let this man get away easily!
...
At this moment, Lu Junzhuo was resting at the Wenren family residence.
After his recent major setback, he had spent two days in the hospital before finally recovering.
Once recovered, he returned to Suzhou and took up residence at the Wenren family, using the opportunity to prepare for taking over the Wenren family.
That fool Ye Chen was too stupid, always prioritizing profit by targeting the four major families first.
He, however, focused more on power.
The Wenren family was the bridgehead he needed to conquer the ancient martial arts scene in Suzhou!
He was currently sitting by the artificial lake at the Wenren family residence, fishing, and feeling quite content.
The treasure he had set his eyes on at the auction was already photographed and sent to him.
He was certain that this jade lion contained the nearly-lost Nine-Turn Pill, a legendary elixir!
This was because the Dragon Soul Organization had records of it.
For him, the Nine-Turn Pill was invaluable.
With its help, he could break through to the Earth-level Realm in one go!
At that point, that brat Tang Yu would be doomed!
Why would he even need to care about Tang Yu's mysterious power then?
Not only would he kill Tang Yu, but he would also take his fiancée for himself!
That way, he could also humiliate Ye Chen!
Therefore, this treasure was a must-have for him, no matter the cost!
...
Antique shop.
When Tang Yu arrived, the new shop manager was already waiting for him.
Since Zhao Gaoshen was sent to Antarctica, the person taking over his position was an old man who was also a knowledgeable expert.
"Young Master Tang," he greeted respectfully as soon as he saw Tang Yu.
His attitude toward Tang Yu was extremely courteous.
The previous manager, Zhao Gaoshen, had reportedlyearned a reward of ten billion yuan for completing a task for Tang Yu.
He was also promoted and sent abroad to take on a new role!
To be able to work with Tang Yu was a blessing for several lifetimes.
"Old Master Peng, how's the jade lion I asked you to make?" Tang Yu asked with a smile.
"Oh, that one? It's almost done. Take a look, Young Master Tang," Old Master Peng quickly replied and led the way.
A few days earlier, he received a notification and a photo from Tang Yu.
He immediately gathered some skilled craftsmen to carve the jade lion as per Tang Yu's request.
After several days of rushed work, the finished product was polished, though it still had minor imperfections.
Tang Yu walked in and saw the coconut-sized jade lion, which he found quite satisfactory.
Although the cost was a bit high, it wasn't an issue.
Even the Nine Palace Lock mechanism at the bottom was perfectly recreated according to Tang Yu's specifications.
The original jade lion had a mechanism known as the Nine Palaces Lock, which nobody else could open except for the Dragon King Ye Chen.
It was as if all the good things in the world were meant for him.
Luckily, Tang Yu had read the original novel's plot and knew how to open it.
"It's good enough."
Tang Yu was satisfied with the finished product and had it packaged to be sent to the auction.
Haha, I won't compete with you directly.
I'll play a game of bait and switch!
"Old Master Peng, here's a packet of medicinal powder. Could you help me make some pills out of it?"
"Include some disgusting stuff inside the pills, then send them to Wanbao Lou for me? Ask them to prioritize this in the auction."
After giving his instructions, Tang Yu patted Old Master Peng's shoulder and chuckled as he left.
In the original plot, Dragon King Ye Chen had never seen the Nine-Turn Pill before.
Now that it was Lu Junzhuo's turn, it should be the same.
And this medicinal powder was something he had specially concocted; it couldn't be distinguished by smell or appearance alone.
Without actually consuming it, one would never know it was poison!
Just like how, without tasting it, you can't be sure something is... well, you know.
"Disgusting stuff?" Old Master Peng rubbed his bald head and thought about the task.
After a moment, his gaze shifted towards the restroom.
After completing the task as per Tang Yu's instructions, Old Master Peng walked out of the restroom, his face slightly flushed.
As a child, he had done such mischievous things, and now, at his age, he could relive those youthful moments.
He placed the processed pills inside the jade lion and personally delivered it to the Wanbao Lou auction.
...
Two days flew by in a flash.
The auction was held at Si Shui Shan Zhuang, a resort located in a picturesque area with mountains and water.
It was a popular place for the wealthy in the city to relax.
Tang Yu was quite familiar with the place. As soon as he got out of his car, he ran into several acquaintances.
"Young Master Tang, hello."
"Oh, Young Master Tang, are you here too?"
"Young Master Tang, what are you buying today? It's the first time I've seen you at an antique auction."
Several people enthusiastically greeted Tang Yu.
Tired of the interactions, Tang Yu simply quickened his pace and slipped into the resort.
As soon as he entered the main gate, Tang Yu saw Wenren Yage.
By her side was a handsome young man with a smirk on his face, strikingly similar to Dragon King Ye Chen.
However, the young man's smirk was on the right side of his mouth, while Ye Chen's was on the left.
If their mouths combined, they might as well form a "Huaji" emoji.
Strictly speaking, this was the first time Lu Junzhuo had faced Tang Yu with his own face.
So, upon seeing Tang Yu, he remained calm and smiled confidently, not fearing Tang Yu might recognize him.
Lurking in the shadows and delivering a fatal blow to his enemies was his specialty!
Tang Yu, too, was seeing Lu Junzhuo's face for the first time.
Immediately recognizing him, Tang Yu couldn't help but glance at him a few extra times.
[This bastard, smiling just like Ye Chen.]
If you put their mouths together and add a cross-eyed look, it'd be quite the "authentic" expression~
Wenren Yage, hearing Tang Yu's complaints (internal monologue), couldn't help but twitch her mouth.
She now also thought that Lu Junzhuo's smirk looked a bit stupid.
It was as though his facial nerves were malfunctioning.
After taking her father to see Jiang the Old Divine Doctor, Wenren Yage had thought long and hard over the past few days and decided not to rush revenge.
She needed to proceed carefully, first lulling this man into a false sense of security, then striking for a surekill!
When she heard that Lu Junzhuo planned to attend the auction to look for some precious herbs to cure her father, she decided to join him.
The three of them deliberately avoided drawing each other's attention and thus didn't greet one another.
Sitting in the front row, Tang Yu took out his phone to check it.
Today, the Death Squad wasn't present, as Lu Junzhuo had sent them on another mission.
After the Death Squad had pummeled him the last time, Lu Junzhuo had developed some resentment towards them.
As for suspicion, he wasn't quite there yet.
After all, the four of them had indeed faithfully executed his orders, and the beating was merely a misunderstanding.