My Mother-in-Law Gifted Me a Building

That’s why the guy dared to pull a stunt like this. The people he called over were just shills.

His goal was to swindle Zhao Liu, who, after all, was loaded.

He planned to use the shills to create a bidding war, drive the price up to three billion, and then cash in big time.

But he never expected Chu Feng to see right through his little scheme.

"Boss Feng, what’s this? Still trying to lie to our faces? What’s the point of trying to deceive us with a fake? If you don’t have a real Ten Thousand Year Jade Spirit Marrow, don’t blame us for getting rough," Chu Feng said coolly.

Trying to fool Chu Feng with a fake was practically impossible.

After all, Chu Feng was already a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator. With a mere thought, he could sense whether the item was genuine.

A genuine Ten Thousand Year Jade Spirit Marrow would have immediately filled the room with a unique fragrance. Chu Feng would also have been able to sense dense fluctuations of Spiritual Power, rhythmic and life-like, as if the object itself were alive.

"Hmph. We’re leaving!" Zhao Liu snorted, starting to rise from his seat.

Just then, Feng Jun rushed to stop him, crying out anxiously, "Wait, Sixth Master! I have it! I have the real one! I’ll go get it right now!"

Chu Feng glanced at Feng Jun, a mocking smile playing on his lips. "Then go on," he said. "Bring it out for us to see."

"Alright, Feng Jun. I’ll give you one more chance," Zhao Liu said coldly. "This may not be Beihai, but don’t you forget—even outside my territory, I have ways of dealing with you. If you dare to trick me again, you’d better start praying."

He was furious that Feng Jun had tried to deceive him. If Chu Feng hadn’t been there, he might have actually bought the fake.

If that had happened, Zhao Liu would have likely torn the man limb from limb.

A few moments later, Feng Jun hurried back out, carrying another wooden box identical to the first.

"Sixth Master, I’ll stake my life on it this time. This one is absolutely genuine," Feng Jun said.

With that, Feng Jun opened the box.

The item inside looked much the same as the first one. The only difference was a faint, unique fragrance that seemed to drift from it.

The scent was peculiar, stirring an indescribable feeling in those who smelled it.

Chu Feng took one look and nodded in satisfaction. He could confirm this one was real.

Seeing Chu Feng’s nod, Zhao Liu turned to Feng Jun. "How much?" he asked.

"Th-this... fi... five hundred million," Feng Jun stammered, his forehead slick with sweat.

He didn’t dare ask for more, terrified that Zhao Liu might actually kill him.

"Done. Have Sixth Master transfer the money to you. I’ll be taking this," Chu Feng agreed without hesitation.

’This thing is the real deal. Five hundred million isn’t much for it at all; in fact, it’s a bargain.’

Chu Feng didn’t want to risk any mishaps with a treasure like this, so he immediately took it into his hands.

"Transfer the money," Zhao Liu ordered one of his men.

"Feng Jun, let me give you some advice," Zhao Liu said coldly. "In life and in business, be honest. Otherwise, no one will be able to save you."

It was less advice and more of a threat.

"Yes, yes, of course! I’ll be sure to remember Sixth Master’s advice." Seeing the funds transfer, Feng Jun immediately broke into a smile, grinning from ear to ear.

"Let’s go, then," Chu Feng said to Zhao Liu.

After they boarded the plane, Zhao Liu’s expression was still grim.

"Sixth Master, are you still thinking about what just happened?" Chu Feng asked.

"I’ve been around for decades," Zhao Liu said, fuming. "I’ve seen all kinds of people, but it’s been a long time since I’ve met someone like him. To think he’d take me for a complete idiot! That bastard won’t be able to make a living around here anymore."

Chu Feng smiled. "A man who dares to pull a stunt like that must have an exit strategy prepared. Besides, five hundred million for this item isn’t expensive."

"Brother Chu, what do you need this for? Does it have some special use?" Zhao Liu asked, his curiosity piqued.

"Oh, this? It’s for Alchemy," Chu Feng told Zhao Liu. "As for the money, Sixth Master, I’ve already had Miaoke transfer it to you."

"Brother Chu, we’re brothers now. There’s no need to be so formal. It takes all the fun out of it," Zhao Liu said.

"Sixth Master, we can be flexible about other things, but when it comes to money, we have to be clear," Chu Feng said. "After all, even close brothers keep clear accounts."

"By the way, Sixth Master, do you happen to have any Jade Boxes like this one?" Chu Feng asked.

"A Jade Box this big?" Zhao Liu replied. "If you’re looking for one of ordinary quality, they’re easy enough to find. But a top-quality one would be much harder."

"Are you looking for another Jade Box, Brother Chu?" Zhao Liu asked.

"Yes. It would be ideal to find one," Chu Feng nodded. "A Jade Box is the most suitable container for this Ten Thousand Year Jade Spirit Marrow."

The Ten Thousand Year Jade Spirit Marrow is formed from the essence of Spiritual Power, condensed over countless years in a unique environment. It must be stored in jade to seal in its Spiritual Qi and prevent it from dissipating.

This applies to many other precious spiritual herbs that are hundreds of years old as well. Storing them in a Jade Box is the best way to preserve their original properties.

"Well, Brother Chu, you’ve come to the right person. Collecting jade is one of the few hobbies I have," Zhao Liu said. "However, a Jade Box this large won’t be easy to find."

"However, there’s a jade auction happening in Beihai in the next few days. It’s mostly for raw stones, but every year they manage to cut some good material out of them. The finds aren’t as large as what you’d get from the major jade sources abroad, but we could go take a look. We might get lucky," Zhao Liu said.

"Alright. When is it?" Chu Feng asked.

"In two days. I’ll arrange for someone to pick you up then," Zhao Liu said.

"Sounds good," Chu Feng nodded.

Soon, the plane landed at Beihai Airport. Zhao Liu wanted to invite Chu Feng to dinner, but Chu Feng declined.

So, Zhao Liu arranged for a car to take Chu Feng and Su Miaoke back to the Bright Moon Mountain Villa.

"Honey, is this thing really that useful?" Su Miaoke asked after they got home.

"Of course. Tomorrow, let’s head over to the warehouse where you store your herbs. You should also go buy an Alchemy Furnace. Then we can start the Alchemy process,"

Chu Feng said.

"An Alchemy Furnace? You mean like the ones in those TV shows?" Su Miaoke asked, intrigued.

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