As the sound was heard, everyone turned to look. Upon seeing Elder Fang arrive, the scene fell silent.
Elder Fang of Huabei was from a top-tier affluent family!
With such an affluent family joining the auction, it seemed the Bai family was destined to be his!
Many heads of second-tier affluent families felt the outcome was already decided and quietly departed, though some busybodies lingered.
"Elder Fang?"
A flicker of doubt crossed Elder Qi's aged eyes as he murmured to himself.
Elder Fang had no assets in Fengdu. Why was he interested in attending the Bai family's auction?
Could it be that precisely because he had nothing, he wished to expand the Fang family's business territory?
Elder Qi's doubt deepened, but Elder Fang had not yet approached, leaving him unsure of what to say for the moment.
Er Zhu, standing nearby, also saw Elder Fang, but he knew Elder Fang wasn't there for the auction; he was just there to watch the spectacle.
However, seeing this unfold, Bai Lian on the main stage was filled with excitement and anticipation!
The Fang family of Huabei?
That was one of the leading affluent families in Huabei Province. If the Bai family could be acquired by him, the money would be even greater!
With this thought, Bai Lian quickly went to meet him, and at that moment, Elder Fang had already arrived.
"Er Zhu, my boy, how is it? Has the matter with the Bai family been resolved?"
Elder Fang ignored Bai Lian and walked directly towards Er Zhu. He bowed respectfully to Er Zhu before cautiously asking.
Boom!
Instantly, the entire venue fell silent, all eyes fixed on Er Zhu, especially those who had just mocked Er Zhu and Qi Yun.
They had thought this nouveau riche was just showing off, but they never expected him to be Wang Er Zhu, the one who had acquired the Zhou family!
A trace of surprise and admiration flashed in Elder Qi's eyes. He had always known this young man was no ordinary person; so he was Wang Er Zhu!
The one who acquired the Zhou family and could mobilize so many connections to send the heads of most of Fengdu's top-tier affluent families to jail – a super influential figure!
As the head of the Qi family, Elder Qi naturally knew more than ordinary people and was acutely aware of how great Er Zhu's influence truly was!
Beside him, Bai Lian's smile froze instantly, a flicker of anger flashing in her shocked eyes.
So, this young man was that Wang Er Zhu!
If she had known earlier, she would have acted long ago!
"Grandpa Fang, it hasn't started yet."
Er Zhu ignored the gazes of everyone around him. He smiled slightly and patted the empty seat beside him, replying.
"Started or not, the Bai family is yours. We only beg you to spare our Bai family's lives!"
Before Er Zhu could finish speaking, Bai Lian, with a fawning smile, ran over, speaking as she stuffed all the documents into Er Zhu's hands.
Seeing this scene, everyone except Elder Qi looked on with envy.
The Bai family, an affluent clan worth nearly a hundred billion, was now being handed over to this man for free!
This clearly demonstrated the immense influence this person possessed!
"On what grounds? Wang Er Zhu is the richest man in Hua Bei City, and our Qi family is also one of the top-tier affluent families in Fengdu. Miss Bai, aren't you being too much of a snob?"
Elder Qi said nothing, but Qi Yun stood up indignantly.
While this Wang Er Zhu was powerful, their Qi family was no pushover!
Moreover, this was Fengdu, not Hua Bei City!
"Qi Yun, we're leaving!"
Just as Bai Lian was unsure how to respond, Elder Qi spoke slowly. Though Qi Yun was angry, he could only leave.
An auction, which had not even begun, ended in such a manner, leaving everyone utterly shocked. Yet, Elder Qi and Elder Fang clearly understood that this outcome was the norm.
If Er Zhu hadn't come, it would have been a regular auction. But with Er Zhu's arrival, everything now belonged to Er Zhu!
Not just the Bai family; if Er Zhu wished to annex any clan in Fengdu now, the head of that clan would only have it to hand over with both hands!
For no other reason than Er Zhu's immense assets and powerful connections!
However, Er Zhu was well aware that beneath this seemingly normal situation lay Bai Lian's abnormal plan!
She, too, intended to use this opportunity for revenge!
"Mr. Wang, I heard you came to Fengdu alone. Are you perhaps lonely tonight?"
As they rode back in the car, Bai Lian suddenly leaned closer, her enchanting eyes gazing at Er Zhu.
The atmosphere in the car instantly became ambiguous. The partition in the back seat quickly opened, and Bai Lian drew even closer, Er Zhu could even feel her breath!
"Miss Bai, your trick is truly cliché!"
Before Bai Lian could react, Er Zhu suddenly grabbed her wrist, and in an instant, a gleaming dagger appeared before her eyes!
A flicker of confusion crossed Bai Lian's eyes. This move had always worked for her, yet this time it was useless!
"You ruined my Bai family, you deserve to die!"
Since her plan had failed, Bai Lian no longer wished to conceal her intentions. She shouted, raising her fist to charge at Er Zhu!
But Er Zhu didn't move, simply watching her. Only when her fist was about to touch him did Er Zhu grasp it.
Bai Lian struggled with all her might, but Er Zhu's hand held her as firmly as pincers!
Not only that, but Er Zhu's grip seemed to be tightening, and waves of excruciating pain washed over her, making Bai Lian's face grow increasingly grim!
"Die!"
Bai Lian roared, suddenly launching a flying kick. Er Zhu snatched the sharp knife from Bai Lian's hand. A flash of light, and blood sprayed everywhere!
The back seat fell silent. Bai Lian leaned back against the seat, blood gushing from her neck!
Her plan had ended before it could even begin!
This Wang Er Zhu was indeed more powerful than any opponent she had ever encountered!
No wonder Wang Xiaomei and the others sought to protect him, and Elder Fang held him in such high regard!
Alas, she had realized it too late!
As Bai Lian closed her eyes, the car also stopped. The moment Er Zhu stepped out, two or three bodyguards rushed into the car to handle Bai Lian's corpse.
As the inheritor of the River God's legacy, he could naturally see through all of this and would naturally make the best arrangements!
He would not slaughter the entire Bai family, but if someone courted death, he wouldn't mind sending them to the afterlife!
In the blink of an eye, the next day arrived.
Just as Er Zhu was about to leave, he suddenly thought of Fang Chusheng.
Currently, his Chinese medicine factory was in great need of large quantities of Chinese medicinal herbs. If he could also acquire the Fang family, that would be a good option.
"Xiaomei, you and Mei Jie take the luggage back to Hua Bei City first. I have to go out for a while."
After breakfast, as Wang Xiaomei and the others were moving luggage, Er Zhu gave this instruction and then turned to leave.
The three women and Li Mei wanted to ask something, but by then, Er Zhu's car was already far away...
However, halfway down the road, someone suddenly darted out. Er Zhu felt a jolt, followed by a wail from the ground!