Urban Super Almighty Student

C165 – An Uninvited Guest

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Zhang Jinsong produced an exquisite jade vase and carefully poured out one-third of a panacea.

The outcome was unexpected to all.

“Why is there only a third?” Lin Rou’er inquired, puzzled.

“A full panacea can resurrect the dead. Given your grandfather’s condition, a third is sufficient for his recovery,” Zhang Jinsong explained calmly.

The room erupted in astonishment.

Could this panacea actually revive the dead?

Such a notion was inconceivable.

Lin Rou’er gently placed the fragment of the panacea into Lin Tu’s mouth. It dissolved into a fine stream, permeating Lin Tu’s limbs and body.

The two doctors attending to Lin Tu slowly showed signs of amazement as they noticed Lin Tu’s vital signs returning to normal levels.

Initially, they had dismissed the Lin family’s actions as folly.

They had been skeptics of the panacea’s existence.

Yet, in that moment, they were forced to confront the truth.

Moments later, Lin Tu opened his eyes to the stunned silence of the audience. Taking in his surroundings, confusion flickered across his face.

“What’s happened?” Lin Tu inquired.

“Grandfather, you’ve just taken a panacea gifted by the Archon,” Lin Rou’er explained, her voice tinged with excitement.

Lin Tu was taken aback.

Then, he felt a burgeoning strength within him. Clenching his fists, he sensed a newfound vigor. After a brief contemplation, Lin Tu rose from the bed.

“My goodness.”

“Lin Tu has made a miraculous recovery.”

“The Archon’s panacea is truly wondrous.”

Lin Tu took several laps around the venue, filled with a seemingly boundless energy.

“Congratulations, Mr. Lin. You are fully healed,” Zhang Jinsong said, smiling at Lin Tu.

“Thank you,” Lin Tu responded with heartfelt gratitude.

“Your thanks should go to our boss. I merely carried out his instructions,” Zhang Jinsong replied modestly.

“May I meet your boss? I’d like to thank him personally,” Lin Tu requested after a moment’s thought.

“Our boss does not receive visitors,” Zhang Jinsong responded, shaking his head slightly.

A look of disappointment crossed Lin Tu’s eyes.

He was acutely aware of the significance of the elusive figure behind Immortals Retreat.

If the Lin family could establish a connection with him, no one would dare to provoke them.

Regrettably, the elusive owner of the Immortals Retreat didn’t grant Lin Tu such an opportunity.

“How much panacea is left?” Zhou Wanqing inquired in a soft voice.

“Two-thirds of it remains,” Zhang Jinsong responded with courtesy, as Ye Hao was seated next to Zhou Wanqing.

​”Why is there only so much panacea left?” Leng Hongchang asked, his brow furrowed.

“Is there a problem?” Zhang Jinsong asked, his tone turning icy.

He was well aware of the strained relationship between Ye Hao and Leng Hongchang.

Zhang Jinsong’s standing couldn’t match that of Leng Hongchang.

Although the Zhang and Leng families were equally powerful, Leng Hongchang was the patriarch of the Leng family, while Zhang Jinsong held significant sway within his own family.

Yet, Zhang Jinsong was also the manager of the Immortals Retreat.

“I just think it’s insufficient,” Leng Hongchang admitted, not expecting such a response from Zhang Jinsong.

“The panacea of the immortals is, of course, a rarity,” Zhang Jinsong retorted coldly, glancing at Leng Hongchang. “If you’re dissatisfied, feel free to leave.”

Leng Hongchang’s face grew stormy.

He couldn’t fathom why Zhang Jinsong was treating him with such disdain.

Nonetheless, Leng Hongchang wasn’t bold enough to confront Zhang Jinsong.

“Your attitude is unacceptable,” Leng Hongchang managed to say, though he didn’t dare to challenge him. Leng Xue, however, had no such reservations.

Leng Hongchang was startled.

“Don’t speak,” he warned her.

Leng Xue was about to retort when she caught the cautionary look in Leng Hongchang’s eyes.

“Let’s proceed with the auction of the panacea. No more distractions,” Ye Hao’s whispered instruction reached Zhang Jinsong’s ears.

Zhang Jinsong’s demeanor shifted, and he addressed the room with gravity, “The efficacy of the panacea is evident to all present. It’s safe to say there’s hardly any ailment it cannot heal.”

“The bidding for the panacea starts without a reserve price.”

“30 million yuan,” declared Madam Wang.

“50 million yuan,” Zheng Yaolun stated calmly.

Zheng Yaolun was determined to secure a panacea, regardless of the cost.

The panacea’s worth was immense.

Ubliasia had only one such treasure.

Zheng Yaolun had resolved to present the panacea to a prominent figure. He was convinced that with this individual’s backing, the Zheng family would flourish even more.

Others had come to the same conclusion.

As a result, the panacea’s value skyrocketed to one billion in a remarkably short span.

Ultimately, it was Zheng Yaolun who secured the panacea with a winning bid of 1.2 billion.

The Zheng family refrained from vying for a second panacea.

After all, there were rules to be followed.

The Zheng family’s success in the initial round wasn’t due to a lack of competition from the Zhou and Lin families, but rather because these families chose not to engage in a costly bidding war with the Zhengs.

When the second panacea came up for sale, the Zhou family was prepared to spare no expense to claim it, and the Lin and Loong families were equally determined.

In the end, Loong Jiuxiao of the Loong family emerged victorious.

As a key figure in Glento’s underworld and one of its three leaders, his wealth was on par with the Lin family and other top-tier dynasties. With Mr. Stardust’s demise, a significant portion of his domain had been usurped by Loong Jiuxiao, nearly doubling Loong Jiuxiao’s power.

Without this advantage, Loong Jiuxiao wouldn’t have been able to decisively overpower the other families.

“Now, we shall proceed with the auction for the third panacea.” Zhang Jinsong had barely finished speaking when the doors of the hall swung open. A young man clad in white entered, drawing the gaze of all present. “The third panacea belongs to the Xiao family.”

“The Xiao family?”

“Which Xiao family?”

“Could it be that clan?”

Zhang Jinsong eyed the young man in white with irritation and inquired, “Who might you be?”

“I’m Xiao Guang of the Xiao family.” Xiao Guang extended his hand toward Zhang Jinsong and commanded, “Hand over the panacea.”

“Just a House of Martial Arts, and yet you dare such insolence?” At that moment, a chilling voice cut through the air, and a bolt of lightning struck down upon Xiao Guang.

Xiao Guang let out a scream and collapsed to the floor.

“Call your grandfather. If he doesn’t give me a satisfactory answer today, I’ll ensure the Xiao family is wiped off the face of the earth.” The voice echoed, and the tension in the room skyrocketed.

Fear flickered in Xiao Guang’s eyes.

In truth, he had been dispatched by Xiao Luori to purchase the panacea. But he had overestimated his own clout, brazenly confronting Zhang Jinsong with his demands.

Now, he realized he had stirred up serious trouble.

Xiao Luori’s face was etched with hesitation.

“If you don’t make that call, you’re a dead man.”