The head of the Sheng Yu Auction House, whose name is unknown to outsiders, is referred to by everyone familiar with the establishment as Shopkeeper Sheng.
It is rumored that Shopkeeper Sheng's cultivation has reached the Immortal Vanquishing God Mirror stage, though its exact grade is unknown. Regardless, he is an extremely powerful individual.
After listening to Yi Zixie's explanation, Shen Xiaoyan and the others gained a general understanding of the Sheng Yu Auction House.
Given the auction house's considerable strength, finding suitable cultivation methods shouldn't be too difficult.
However, the question remained: would their current supply of Yellow Crystal Coins be enough to purchase three cultivation methods?
Ten days passed in the blink of an eye. Early one morning, Wu Shuai appeared at the entrance of the Four Seas House.
Yi Zixie emerged only after feeling someone vigorously knocking on the door. Upon seeing Wu Shuai standing there looking quite presentable, he rolled his eyes. "What's gotten into you, knocking so early in the morning? Are you out of your mind?"
Saying this, Yi Zixie ignored him and turned to walk back into the courtyard.
Wu Shuai followed Yi Zixie inside, grumbling, "I've noticed you've been showing me less and less respect lately. You used to call me Young Master Wu politely, but now you're calling me crazy. Believe me, if you keep this up, I'll have you all arrested and unable to sell your vegetables."
Yi Zixie stopped upon hearing this and sharply turned around, patting his chest. "Your words truly frighten me."
After speaking, Yi Zixie suddenly burst into laughter. "It would be great if you arrested us right now! Do you think I enjoy selling vegetables? Hurry up and do it. I won't have to sell vegetables anymore, and just thinking about it makes me happy. Haha."
Seeing Yi Zixie's frantic demeanor, Wu Shuai recoiled a few steps in fear. "Are you crazy?"
Yi Zixie nodded. "You're right, I am crazy. Crazy from selling vegetables."
"Damn it!"
Wu Shuai cursed, his face still showing lingering apprehension. "Meeting a lunatic this early in the morning, what bad luck."
Before Shen Xiaoyan and the others even reached the front yard, they heard the exchange between Yi Zixie and Wu Shuai and all started laughing.
It wasn't just Yi Zixie; all of them had been constantly farming, harvesting, and busy with the work during this time.
Furthermore, the time flow within the space was different from the outside.
Therefore, they hadn't just been farming for a month.
Thinking this way, it wasn't just Yi Zixie; anyone would have been annoyed.
Fortunately, such days wouldn't last much longer.
Or rather, if they could successfully bid for suitable cultivation methods today, they wouldn't have to sell immortal vegetables anymore.
Of course, they couldn't say for sure, but at least it would be for a while.
The Holy Spirit Continent was vast and boundless. If they were to keep selling vegetables in this small city of Yingcheng, it would truly be a waste of life.
After their laughter subsided, Shen Xiaoyan looked at Wu Shuai curiously. "The auction isn't until the evening. Why are you here so early?"
Wu Shuai looked pained. "You don't welcome me? I'm so upset. Fine, I'm leaving."
As Wu Shuai spoke, he turned to leave.
However, before he could turn around, he heard Lu Taobao laugh and say, "Don't let the door hit you on the way out."
Wu Shuai felt deeply melancholic about Shen Xiaoyan and the others' unpredictable behavior.
But would he give up so easily? That was impossible.
"Hey, if that's the case, then hurry up and find someone to bring you into the Sheng Yu Auction House."
With that, Wu Shuai decisively turned around.
Shen Xiaoyan and the others didn't notice the sly smile that flickered across Wu Shuai's face.
When Shen Xiaoyan and the others heard Wu Shuai's words, they were genuinely startled. Lu Taobao, in particular, almost rushed forward to grab Wu Shuai, anxiously asking, "What did you mean by that?"
Wu Shuai shrugged. "What else could I mean? Do you think just anyone can enter the Sheng Yu Auction House's grand annual auction? Since you don't want me here, you'd better find someone to take you in. However, to bring so many of you in, Huang Shan's level wouldn't be enough. At least someone like Le Meijun would be needed."
By the last sentence, Wu Shuai had already turned around, watching Zheng Wei with great interest.
He had wanted to see Zheng Wei and Shen Xiaoyan's reaction to this news. To his surprise, their expressions didn't change at all, as if Le Meijun had no connection to them whatsoever.
In fact, Shen Xiaoyan and Zheng Wei truly thought that.
Le Meijun was a spitting image of Bai Li Ziyun.
Back then, wasn't it Zheng Wei's charm that had caused Bai Li Ziyun to do all sorts of foolish things?
However, because of Bai Li Ziyun, Shen Xiaoyan had also learned some things about her parents. Could this Le Meijun she had encountered now also bring her some news about her parents?
As soon as this thought appeared in Shen Xiaoyan's mind, she immediately became lost in thought.
If that were the case, then the Le family was indeed something she needed to consider carefully.
But then Shen Xiaoyan chuckled at herself. Her imagination was truly wild, to have thought of so many things based on a slight resemblance.
"What, do you need me to go to the Le Mansion and deliver a message for you?"
Wu Shuai's voice was filled with teasing. It seemed he was waiting for Shen Xiaoyan and the others to beg him.
Unfortunately, imagination was rich, but reality was stark.
Shen Xiaoyan smiled gently. "Although there was some misunderstanding with the Le family, it was just a minor tiff. I believe the Le family won't mind."
Wu Shuai sneered. "Then go ahead and try."
To his surprise, Shen Xiaoyan acted as if she hadn't seen his expression or heard his words, continuing, "If I bring two immortal crystals, I suppose everything will be resolved? Wouldn't you agree, Young Master Wu?"
Looking at the innocent smile on Shen Xiaoyan's face, Wu Shuai was on the verge of tears.
What else could he say?
"Please, bury me with immortal crystals, and I will serve you with all my might."
Wu Shuai was almost begging Shen Xiaoyan and the others.
Clearly, they were the ones who needed his help, yet somehow it had turned into him begging them.
Did he have some kind of masochistic tendencies that he hadn't discovered?
Thinking this, Wu Shuai felt even more like crying. Could they still play happily?
Shen Xiaoyan had only been joking. Seeing Wu Shuai's theatrical display, she didn't dwell on the topic any longer.
Although the method she mentioned was feasible, it was completely unnecessary.
Even if they could find someone other than Wu Shuai to bring them in, it would likely be troublesome.
"Have you had breakfast?" Shen Xiaoyan asked.
"Not yet," Wu Shuai said, on the verge of tears.
He had been dragged out of bed by his father early this morning and immediately kicked out of the house to come to Shen Xiaoyan's place.
Not only had he received no thanks, but he had also been teased first. He truly felt like he was inviting trouble.
Seeing the slightly sorrowful expression on Wu Shuai's face, Shen Xiaoyan said, "In that case, come in and eat with us."
Upon hearing Shen Xiaoyan's words, Wu Shuai immediately became excited.
All his discomfort and sadness were cast aside.
The last time he had a chance to eat here, he had been unforgettable. Even after a long time, Wu Shuai still remembered it.
He found it strange that Shen Xiaoyan and the others ate the same immortal vegetables, but why was it that the taste of the dishes made by Shen Xiaoyan was so different?
Unable to figure it out, Wu Shuai simply stopped trying to understand.
With that time, it was better to focus on whether he could get another meal.
Unfortunately, he hadn't found an opportunity in the following time.
Who knew that today he would hear Shen Xiaoyan proactively invite him to eat? How could this not make Wu Shuai excited?
Following Shen Xiaoyan and the others into the backyard, he was still greeted by a picturesque landscape.
Even though he had seen it before, Wu Shuai still admired it with great interest.
This was unlike natural scenery. This Four Seas House was a magical artifact, and an artifact that could arbitrarily change its form and possess such beautiful scenery was extraordinary.
As he followed Shen Xiaoyan and the others towards the living room, Wu Shuai suddenly heard the laughter of children.
But how could there be children?
Just as Wu Shuai was feeling puzzled, he suddenly realized.
Zheng Wei had always said he had children, and even this time, when buying cultivation methods, he claimed they were for his own children.
Because he hadn't seen these three children for over a month, he had thought Zheng Wei was making excuses.
But who would have thought that he would actually hear children's laughter now?
Or perhaps, Zheng Wei had deliberately found some children to dispel his doubts?
Thinking this, a hint of suspicion appeared on Wu Shuai's face.
Zheng Wei and the others naturally saw his expression. Although they didn't know what he was suspecting, they didn't intend to ask.
When they entered the living room and saw three adorable, rosy-cheeked children sitting around the dining table, Wu Shuai's suspicion not only vanished but he was completely shocked.
Ruan Ruan and the other two saw Shen Xiaoyan and the others return and sweetly greeted everyone, their gaze finally falling on Wu Shuai.
Ruan Ruan tilted her head and looked at Wu Shuai for a moment before asking Shen Xiaoyan, "Mother, who is this uncle? Why does he have such an expression?"
Hearing Ruan Ruan's voice, Wu Shuai finally reacted.
He pointed at Ruan Ruan, looking at Shen Xiaoyan in disbelief. "Madam Zheng, are these truly your children?"
Shen Xiaoyan nodded. "Of course, can't you tell?"
Ruan Ruan looked almost identical to Shen Xiaoyan.
However, because Ruan Ruan was still young, her face was round, and when she smiled, she revealed two tiny fangs, and her round eyes curved into crescents.