Why are you trying to steal her destiny? She's the little ancestor of the Xuanmen sect!

Chapter 139 The Thing Inside the Jade Pendant

"what is the problem?"

Qin Yuhai also looked at the jade pendant on the stage, but couldn't see anything wrong with it.

The jade pendant is beautiful and lustrous, and there are no impurities even under a high-definition camera.

Xiao Jiu Jiu suddenly laughed: "I said that jade pendant is interesting, there's something inside."

"Ok?"

Qin Yuhai noticed Xiao Jiu's expression and leaned closer: "What is it? Tell me."

"It's nothing, there's just a dark shadow inside this jade pendant."

"I don't know exactly what it is, but it seems to be harboring a lot of resentment," Xiao Jiujiu said softly.

Qin Yuyang and Qin Yuhai both shuddered inexplicably.

"Really?"

Both of them remained relatively calm.

After all, one of them had seen a little devil, and the other had seen a big devil.

Even now that I know what's on stage, it still feels a bit creepy.

"Ah."

Xiao Jiujiu's gaze shifted to the stage.

Qin Yuhai asked, puzzled, "If that's the case, why can't I see what's inside? I could clearly see it before..."

"Whether you can see it or not, and how you can see it, are all matters of debate; it's not something you can see directly."

Xiao Jiu Jiu smiled helplessly: "Even I don't know what's inside."

"It's starting, let's listen."

Qin Yuyang immediately steered the conversation back to the topic.

The host introduced, "This jade pendant was once worn by an emperor and is now about two hundred years old."

The jade pendant is of superior quality and craftsmanship. The starting bid is three million, with a minimum increment of five hundred thousand.

This jade pendant isn't imperial green; it's a fine piece of mutton-fat white jade, with a dragon carved on it.

Among the wealthy families attending today's auction, quite a few possess such jade pendants; each family has several, so they are not rare.

There's nothing special about this piece; it's just average, and you can't tell if it's good or bad.

"four million!"

A woman was the first to raise her paddle.

The person next to him chimed in, "Five and a half million!"

"Six million!"

"..."

Because it was just a jade pendant, there weren't many people bidding, and the auction seemed to end after the price reached seven million.

Xiao Jiujiu thought for a moment, then held up the sign: "Eight million!"

"Uncle, is this how it is?" Xiao Jiujiu, who had finished holding up the sign, glanced at Qin Yuhai.

Qin Yuhai took her racket: "I'll hold up the sign for you."

"Okay."

Xiao Jiu Jiu had a smile on her face.

Seeing this, Qin Yuyang said from the side, "It's okay, Xiao Jiu, raise your sign boldly. Your dad has plenty of money."

"Mmm." Little Jiu Jiu nodded.

She can definitely spend money without worry!

When eight million came out, even fewer people raised their paddles.

Several wives stopped.

Buying a jade pendant for eight million, especially one that isn't particularly famous, is practically useless.

There weren't many people interested to begin with, and now only Xiao Jiu Jiu and her group, along with another company, remain.

"Anyone online or offline, do you have any requests for additional pricing?" The host asked with a faint smile.

She glanced at Xiao Jiu Jiu, then looked at everyone else: "If not, then we'll continue."

"Eight million for the first time... eight million for the second time..." The host was about to strike the stage with the gavel in his hand.

"Nine million!"

At this moment, a voice sounded.

The one speaking was Ye Yun.

Ye Yun sat in the VIP section of the first row, surrounded by many other distinguished guests.

She turned back to look at Xiao Jiu Jiu without a care in the world, and smiled slightly.

As Yang Hao's wife, she has enough money to buy things.

This means she can make the Qin family unhappy.

Xiao Jiujiu looked at Ye Yun but didn't say anything.

Ye Yun, who was in front, smiled, gave a disdainful snort, and turned around.

Qin Yuhai leaned closer to Xiao Jiu Jiu: "Xiao Jiu, what do you say? Should we keep raising the placard?"

"Nine million for the first time..."

The host had barely begun speaking when Qin Yuhai raised his sign and announced loudly, "Nine and a half million!"

The people in the audience started whispering among themselves.

"Nine and a half million!"

"Holy crap, that's expensive! This jade pendant is worth over nine million?"

"This jade pendant almost cost ten million."

The host excitedly said, "Thank you all for your support! Is there anything else you'd like to pay extra for?"

Her voice was loud, echoing throughout the venue.

Over there, the camera was pushed forward and aimed at the large screen.

The jade pendant is clearly visible.

The dragon on it is exquisitely crafted, even more terrifying than the ones in picture books! It's quite awe-inspiring!

After pondering for a while, Xiao Jiu Jiu still couldn't find anything wrong.

Qin Yuyang, who was standing to the side, asked, "What if they continue to buy? Will they try to drive up the price?"

"Then let's not buy them! As long as no one can buy them, that's fine." Xiao Jiu Jiu stroked her chin, thinking that this was a feasible idea.

If it weren't for the dragon-shaped resentment inside that jade pendant, she wouldn't have wanted to buy this scourge! How despicable!

"Nine and a half million for the first time..."

"I bid ten million!" Ye Yun suddenly raised her paddle again, her voice several decibels louder, as if afraid that no one would notice her.

In her view, this auction was not only to highlight her status, but also to give the Qin family a warning.

Qin Yuhai rolled his eyes helplessly: "No, what's wrong with Ye Yun? Her behavior is like she's eaten gunpowder."

"fine."

Xiao Jiujiu smiled slyly: "We'll just hold the auction normally. If she keeps raising the price, I'll just let her have her way."

"Eleven million!" Qin Yuhai raised the sign in his hand.

Ye Yun had a slight smile on her face, but her expression changed drastically when she saw Qin Yuhai raise his sign.

She turned her gaze to the host and said slowly, "Thirteen million."

She didn't just add one million, she added two million directly.

It looks like they're pressuring Xiao Jiujiu.

Xiao Jiu Jiu doesn't want to bid anymore.

Qin Yuhai, who was about to raise his sign, was stopped by her: "Never mind!"

"No, Xiao Jiu, don't you really want that jade pendant? Isn't it a bit much to give up now?" Qin Yuhai frowned as he looked at her.

With a sigh, Xiao Jiujiu said, "No, I don't want it."

Ye Yun's condition over there isn't very good either.

Her secretary said, "Madam, this jade pendant doesn't have that much commercial value. You've already paid far more than that price."

"It's okay, I'll take what I want." Ye Yun was in a good mood and had no intention of arguing with others.

Yang Hao, standing beside him, frowned and said, "Ye Yun, what are you doing now? Are you crazy?"

Thirteen million for a useless, broken jade pendant—trash.

"I won't listen, I just want it!"

Ye Yun glanced at Xiao Jiu Jiu's location and felt secretly pleased with herself.

Yang Hao's patience was about to run out.

Seeing that everyone was there, he simply lowered his voice and said, "If you like it, just pay for it yourself. Don't come looking for me."

"you!"

Ye Yun was both angry and annoyed, but dared not retaliate, as many people were watching her performance.

"Thirteen million once..."

Hearing this voice, Ye Yun finally came to her senses.

She looked at Xiao Jiu Jiu, seemingly questioning with her eyes why she hadn't continued filming.

Xiao Jiujiu made a face at her.

Pah! Trying to trick me? Dream on!

Anyone who wants this jade pendant can have it; she doesn't want it anymore!

Ye Yun's eyes widened.

She didn't want the jade pendant at all; she just wanted to find an excuse to rip them off.

Who knew, now everything's gone.

"Wait, I don't..."

Just as Ye Yun was about to say she didn't want it, Yang Hao pinched her hard: "What are you doing? You dare say no? I'll divorce you as soon as we get back, I'm telling you!"

"nothing……"

Ye Yun's face was extremely pale, and she didn't dare to speak at all.

If no one buys it, then I've essentially given away that 13 million.

"Fifteen million!"

Just then, a man in a suit and tie with an earpiece in his ear, sitting in the far corner, raised a sign.

Ye Yun finally breathed a sigh of relief.

She no longer has to struggle to pay the full amount.

"It's boring." Xiao Jiujiu shrugged.

Qin Yuhai, standing nearby, urged, "There will be phoenix fruit later, do you want to buy some?"

"Xiao Jiu, if you like that jade pendant, why don't you bid on it? With my wealth, I can easily buy it for you," Qin Yuyang asked, equally puzzled.

Waving her hand, Xiao Jiujiu said, "It's nothing, I just don't want it anymore. Humph, I'm not participating."

"We haven't bought the phoenix fruit yet," Qin Yuhai added from the side.

Xiao Jiu glared at him: "No, I don't want the Phoenix Fruit. There are so many people buying it anyway, it won't be my turn, and it won't do me any good."

As she spoke, Xiao Jiu Jiu stood up and asked, "Dad, can I go out and play for a bit?"

"Okay, go ahead, but be careful." Qin Yuyang waved his hand.

Qin Yuhai stood up as well: "Xiao Jiu, stop fooling around. I'll go out with you."

"also."

Xiao Jiujiu glanced at Ye Yun's location, then at the man wearing headphones and communicating, before turning and leaving.

Qin Yuhai immediately followed Xiao Jiujiu behind him, just in case something happened to her.

After coming out, Xiao Jiu Jiu wandered around aimlessly.

This villa is very luxurious, with a European-style interior that is resplendent in gold.

There's also a spiral staircase, next to which is a large, heavy crystal chandelier, and all sorts of expensive furniture are placed everywhere.

Not only that, but there was also a faint fragrance in the air.

"This villa is built just like those hotels."

Xiao Jiu Jiu made a comment, and Qin Yu Hai immediately covered her mouth: "Keep your voice down. Even if it's really not good, don't speak too loudly. After all, we're in someone else's house."

"Okay, okay, I know!" Little Jiu Jiu followed him all the way forward.

At this moment, a man who looked like a security guard walked over and asked, "Excuse me, what brings you two here?"

"My child couldn't sit still at the auction, so I brought him out for a stroll. I heard that Mr. Yang has a collection room that can be viewed. I wonder where it is?" Qin Yuhai lied with ease, and the lie just came out without him having to think.

The security guard nodded: "Yes, the collection room is open to everyone. Please follow me, or you'll get lost."

"Okay, thank you."

The uncle and nephew exchanged a glance, then Qin Yuhai picked up Xiao Jiu Jiu and followed the steps ahead.

"Please come in, gentlemen. This is the collection room."

The door to the collection room was also very large. Two guards opened and secured the door, and the person leading the way smiled and said, "Please come in."

"it is good!"

Little Jiu Jiu jumped out of Qin Yu Hai's arms, looked around curiously, and sniffed: "Hmm? It smells like sandalwood, it smells very nice."

The study is decorated with all sorts of display cabinets, and there's even an incense burner inside.

Smoke was rising from the incense burner.

The security guard leading the way opened all the windows for ventilation before saying, "The owner's collection room has many rare treasures. You are welcome to look around, but please do not hit the glass."

"Wow!"

Xiao Jiu Jiu ran straight to a huge landscape painting.

This painting is beautiful; the artist's brushstrokes are sharp and powerful, creating a magnificent and imposing work.

"Please be careful not to damage anything in the collection room. If you need anything, please come to the door to find me," the security guard said, walking to the door.

Xiao Jiu Jiu reached out and touched the painting.

The painting was covered by a glass case, preventing her from touching it properly; she could only lean closer to take a look.

"What the hell?"

Xiao Jiu Jiu noticed something was wrong.

"What's wrong with this? It's just an ordinary landscape painting, isn't it? It wasn't painted that long ago," Qin Yuhai said after looking at the signature.

Ignoring him, Xiao Jiu Jiu closed her eyes, placed her little hands on the painting, and muttered something under her breath.

Just then, she suddenly opened her eyes and reached out to touch a spot.

"Click."

At the bottom of this landscape painting.

There is a very small hidden compartment.

Xiao Jiujiu took the contents out and put them in her pocket.

"what happened?"

Qin Yuhai tilted his body slightly, blocking the camera.

"There's a note."

Xiao Jiujiu secretly unfolded the note, which contained a drawing of a worm and instructions on how to cultivate it.

Let's look at the name again.

"Holy crap, this isn't..."

Qin Yuhai was shocked and was about to speak when he saw Xiao Jiujiu put the note away: "Just pretend nothing happened."

The note contained a drawing of the steps for cultivating the Longevity Gu.

"That's strange. Why would their paintings have something like that? Could it be that they made that one too?"

Ever since he learned that the Yang family had used a curse on his family, Qin Yuhai has found himself unable to tolerate anything.

Xiao Jiu Jiu shook her head: "That shouldn't be it. The conditions for cultivating that thing are very demanding and extremely difficult. They don't have that ability."

Although they are not good people.

But that's not necessarily true.

"This painting might not even be his; it might have been a gift from someone else. I'll investigate when I get back." Qin Yuhai's eyes narrowed slightly.

The recent cases and the things that have happened at home are all inextricably linked to this Gu worm.

This is not a good sign.

"Knock knock knock."

A knock came at the door, and a clear voice rang out: "Is Miss Liu home?"

"exist."

Xiao Jiu Jiu and Qin Yu Hai exchanged a glance and walked out together.

A man in business attire, holding a wooden box and wearing gloves, smiled and said, "This is yours."

"what?"

Xiao Jiu Jiu looked at the exquisite wooden box, somewhat puzzled.

The man placed the box into Xiao Jiu Jiu's hand and said, "A customer has placed an order for this item and specified that it should be delivered to you. Please check and receive it."

"what?"

Xiao Jiu Jiu looked at the box, somewhat at a loss.

The man then produced another form: "This is a confirmation form. Miss Liu, please sign it, and that will complete the process."

"Wait, what is this?"

Qin Yuhai stopped Xiao Jiu Jiu and glared at the man.

Xiao Jiu Jiu suddenly thought of something and grabbed Qin Yu Hai's hand: "Okay, I'll sign now."

After signing, Xiao Jiujiu fiddled with the wooden box in her hand, looking thoughtful...