CHAPTER 435: CHAPTER 435: LIN SHIYAO HAS RUN AWAY

Just as the auction was nearing its end, a box made of Golden Rattan Wood was brought out.

Upon opening it, inside lay a large Thousand-year-old Ganoderma.

The Vice President said, "Thousand-year-old Ganoderma, starting bid at two hundred liang of silver."

This item, for those who don’t need it, truly isn’t necessary, but for those who do, it’s a must-have.

After all, it can save lives!

"Three hundred liang of silver."

"Four hundred liang of silver."

Pei Shu’er didn’t rush to bid, planning to wait until the price stabilized before making a move.

The bidding continued until it reached 800 liang of silver, and no one was bidding higher.

The Vice President asked, "Is there anyone willing to bid higher than 800 liang?"

Pei Shu’er changed her voice to that of a stranger youth.

"I’ll offer half a stock of Jade Reviving Grass."

Initially, giving one whole stock was not impossible, but she had too much Jade Reviving Grass on hand, and offering too much at once would make it appear cheap.

With these words, the entire auction went silent.

Soon, the Vice President asked, "Young friend, is it truly Jade Reviving Grass?"

Pei Shu’er immediately put on a black veil and called for a clerk, handing the black wooden box to him.

The clerk held the box carefully, walking slowly, afraid to damage it.

Jade Reviving Grass has the power to raise the dead and heal broken bones, and it can also neutralize all poisons.

Most critically, this herb is rumored to be extinct, yet a stock appeared here.

The black wooden box was handed to the Vice President, who took it with trembling hands.

His fingers quivered, and finally, he gingerly opened the box.

Seeing the entirely emerald leaves shining with a jade-like luster, he knew it was real.

This was the most distinctive feature of the Jade Reviving Grass.

Others in the room also saw the Jade Reviving Grass, many witnessing it for the first time.

"What a beautiful herb."

"Isn’t that obvious? An herb existing only in legends; how could it not be beautiful?"

The entire auction room was buzzing with excitement, and everyone looking at the herb couldn’t suppress their greediness.

Even the Vice President held onto it, reluctant to let go.

Truth be told, exchanging half a stock of Jade Reviving Grass for a Thousand-year-old Ganoderma was indeed a huge gain.

After all, the Thousand-year-old Ganoderma, though rare, still existed.

But the Jade Reviving Grass, few in the world have even seen it.

Whoever owns this herb would naturally hoard and hide it, let alone be willing to exchange it.

Many doctors felt that seeing the Jade Reviving Grass once would allow them to die without regrets.

A clear youthful voice emerged from the room, quieting the bustling auction hall.

"May I ask, can we trade?"

The person who offered the Thousand-year-old Ganoderma was excited, for he was about to acquire half a stock of Jade Reviving Grass!

Perhaps only he in this world would possess it.

But with only half a stock, the medicinal effects wouldn’t last as long as a full stock.

A clerk went up to the stage and whispered to the Vice President.

The Vice President said, "The one offering the Thousand-year-old Ganoderma is willing to add a stock of Thousand-year-old wild ginseng; do you want it?"

Pei Shu’er replied, "No need. If there were Heavenly Snow Lotus, I would be willing."

She already had Thousand-year-old wild ginseng in her space.

The Jingzhou Chamber of Commerce could hardly have Heavenly Snow Lotus, as it was even rarer than Thousand-year-old Ganoderma.

Only blossoming atop the coldest peaks, and not always encountered.

Finally, she had to accept through gritted teeth.

Having something was better than nothing, even if it were just half a stock.

Jade Reviving Grass had been attempted to be cultivated, but its growth conditions were too stringent, none succeeded.

Thus the grass became increasingly rare, and now extinct.

Upon acquiring half a stock of Jade Reviving Grass, the person was filled with joy and obsession, cradling it like a precious treasure.

He had seen Jade Reviving Grass once in his childhood, but neither the growth nor the leaf color then could match this stock.

This half-stock was larger than the whole stock back then.

Thinking this, he felt somewhat relieved.

Half a stock is fine.

Others admirably gathered to see it, and some attempted to touch the Jade Reviving Grass, only to be swatted away by the owner.

"Don’t. This might be the only stock left in the world. Who would compensate you if you damage it?"

If they knew Pei Shu’er had a dozen mature Jade Reviving Grass stocks in her space, who knows what they’d think?

Pei Shu’er packed up the Thousand-year-old Ganoderma and half a stock of Jade Reviving Grass.

She and Tang Zan, both wearing veils, were stopped by a clerk when leaving the auction.

"Please wait, honored guests. The President invites you to a small room for a chat."

Needless to say, Chairman Liu must be up to something with the Jade Reviving Grass, and if she went, it would be suspicious.

"Sorry, I have urgent matters at home."

Thus she intended to leave, but the clerk eagerly tried to stop her.

Tang Zan flicked him away with a finger, leaving his arm numb and without feeling.

After leaving the Commerce, Pei Shu’er looked at it, deciding to quit.

After all, they wouldn’t have Heavenly Snow Lotus anyway.

In the following days, Pei Shu’er skipped all the Commerce meetings.

She was either at Pei’s Restaurant or at Pei’s Pastry Shop.

The neighboring houses had completed renovations and were now connected to Pei’s Restaurant.

The grand opening took place that day.

Pei’s Restaurant had already become the largest inn in Jingzhou City due to its scale and customer flow.

Customers dining here even found their chronic ailments gradually improving.

Those with bronchitis hadn’t relapsed in a long time, and those with stomach issues now enjoyed their meals.

As for those with backaches, they found relief after dining there for an extended period.

People’s health visibly improved.

Everyone knew it was related to Pei’s Restaurant.

Some even claimed that Pei’s Restaurant might be the reincarnation of the Queen Mother’s chef, who hosted the Peach Banquet, hence the miraculous effects.

Thus, the restaurant’s business flourished even more.

People were particularly drawn to anything with a hint of mythology, especially in this superstitious era.

Pei Shu’er knew it was likely due to the black soil and Spiritual Spring Water in her space.

Pei Shu’er was currently at the counter with an abacus accounting, noting that the inn brought in about two hundred liang of silver daily, with a net profit of one hundred and fifty liang after costs.

The pastry shop opposite did not make as much, with a daily pure profit of around one hundred liang, plus another one hundred and fifty liang from the pastry shop in the center of Jingzhou City, totaling a daily profit of four hundred liang.

This... was simply remarkable.

She figured she could buy more grain and fabrics, perhaps even sustain an army.

But her joy was short-lived as Tang Zan approached with a furrowed brow.

"Lin Shiyao escaped."