Rebirth: My Healer Wife Owns Superpowers

Chapter 133: Chapter 133: Encountering Two Ambushes
 

Across the pavilion, after Qing Nanzun loudly announced a bid of 200,000 silver taels, those following suit immediately withdrew.

Those who frequent the black market all knew an unwritten rule.

Once someone shouted a price far exceeding everyone else’s for an item, it signaled their determination to obtain it at all costs. To bid further would be taken as a provocation.

Moreover, most of these were just middlemen in business, who only picked up items that were novel, good-looking, and valuable, as these were popular among the wealthy.

Once acquired, they could be resold at a profit.

But this tattered book of Qimen Secret Arts obviously wasn’t an item on their list.

At this moment, the auctioneer Man Qing was calling out the second bid, and after one more, the book would sell for 200,000.

Qing Nanzun comfortably picked up the teacup on his table, but as he was about to sip, a woman’s voice rang out.

“210,000!”

“Pfft—” Qing Nanzun choked on his tea, nearly asphyxiating.

The voice of the auctioneer Man Qing rose again, “210,000 for the first time, is there any distinguished guest who wishes to raise the bid?”

“Hurry, raise the bid!” he gasped, shouting in haste, as the person beside him immediately placed a higher bid.

Only then did Qing Nanzun manage to even out his breathing, “Quick, find out who is trying to oppose me.”

“Yes, Lord Qing.”

The man to his right responded and immediately stood up and walked outside.

At this point, Zhang Popo had already raised the bid to 250,000.

Qing Nanzun’s face turned frosty as he glanced at the person on his left, “How much more silver do we have?”

“My lord, we have another 300,000,” the man said, voice laced with unease, “If we can’t secure it within 300,000, I fear…”

“Bid 300,000!”

“Yes, my lord.”

Below the stage, it was apparent to everyone that someone was stubbornly contending over a worthless book, prompting them to start gossiping.

“What exactly is this Qimen Secret Arts that it’s worth so much money?”

“Who knows, it could be some treasure. It’s Qimen and secret arts after all.”

“Should we throw in a bid?”

“You can bid if you can afford it. As for me, I won’t meddle in such matters and invite trouble!”

“…”

“300,000 for the first time, is there any distinguished guest willing to bid further?”

Qing Nanzun glared with piercing eyes, intently watching the pavilion diagonally across from him, flames seemingly about to erupt from his gaze.

He must have the Qimen Secret Arts.

In this world, only he knew the true value of this extraordinary book.

As a poison expert, with this book in hand, he would be able to control beasts and manipulate people like puppets, reigning supreme with no one daring to intervene or provoke him!

He had been searching for this book for ten years!

Today, finally, it had surfaced.

Yet, there was someone intentionally opposing him!

“300,000 for the second time, is there any distinguished guest willing to bid further?”

“300,000 for the second time, is there any distinguished guest willing to bid further?”

Qing Nanzun clenched his fists tightly.

He swore that if the person across from him dared to compete for the Qimen Secret Arts, he would take his life!

“310,000!”

“Good, 310,000 for the first time, any more bidders?”

Qing Nanzun stood up in rage, glaring furiously at the pavilion opposite him!

“320,000!”

The two people beside him hurried forward to pull him back to his seat.

“Lord, you aren’t disguised; they’ll recognize you!”

“Lord, we don’t have 320,000 silver taels!”

“So what? Raise the bid!” Qing Nanzun roared.

“Lord, we can’t afford to offend the law enforcers here. Better we wait until we are outside, then figure a way to get the book back.”

“That’s right, Lord.”

After their persuasion, Qing Nanzun finally regained his composure.

“You all guard each exit, and make sure to keep an eye on this woman!”

“Yes, sir.”

On this side, Old Lady Zhang finally secured the “Qimen Secret Arts” for the price of 310,000.

After a while, a waiter brought the item up to the stand.

From a distance, the book looked alright, but up close, it was quite worn out.

Qi Yue really didn’t understand how this thing was worth 310,000.

Thinking this, she reached out and took the book.

Just as she was about to open it, she was stopped by Old Lady Zhang.

“Sir, there might be poison powder in this book, it’s best to be cautious!”

Qi Yue thought she might be right.

Ever since she arrived in this world, she had encountered many unusual things.

If there was any poison she hadn’t detected, she could blind her eyes; better wait until she got back to look at it!

Afterwards, several more items were auctioned in succession.

Three were rare treasures, all snatched up at high prices.

Another was a White Tiger cub, which started at 1 million Silver Taels as soon as it appeared.

Qi Yue couldn’t help but think of the White Rhino in her space; if it had a cub, how delightful it would be.

Seeing this, she roughly confirmed some basic prices and then left with Song Gensheng and Old Lady Zhang ahead of time.

After leaving Yunlai Inn, the three of them wandered through the caves, looking at the various goods in the shops.

Seeing that Gensheng was picking out gifts for his little nephew, Qi Yue directly said,

“Gensheng, my family has a lot of pearls. Although they are not as big as the one just now, they are enough for a child’s peace pillow.”

Song Gensheng was first surprised, then his face lit up with joy.

“How could I accept this? I’ve already taken the knife that fake big brother gave me.”

“Just consider it a gift from your Sister Yueyue. Besides, you’ve been a great help to her in Stone City.”

They had entered during the 5-7 PM period, and after spending several hours inside, it was now nearing the end of 7-9 PM, almost 9-11 PM.

It was pitch black all around, with the outside market long since closed, and few pedestrians.

Talking as they went, the three left the black market only to find they were being followed.

“Sir, you go ahead, I’ll lead them away!” said Old Lady Zhang hastily before trying to run off.

Qi Yue grabbed her firmly, “No need to worry, we’ll shake them off up ahead.”

Up ahead was a crossroad alley, and the three of them zigzagged through. Just as they were about to exit the alley, they found the way was blocked, front and back.

Qi Yue and Song Gensheng exchanged glances, ready to rush forward on separate paths. Suddenly, a dark figure flashed by, and those blocking them fell to the ground in seconds, without a sound.

A stench of blood began to permeate the air, as if ghosts were flitting about.

That feeling of being watched came again.

Qi Yue could clearly feel that, in the dark night, a pair of eyes was staring at her.

From head to toe, finally settling on her face, like a breeze brushing back and forth across her face.

“Fake big brother, these two people are dead!”

Suddenly, Song Gensheng’s voice came, and Qi Yue ran over to see.

The two who had just surrounded them were all dead, their eyes wide open in horror, as if they had seen ghosts.

“Did you see who it was?”

Song Gensheng shook his head repeatedly, “Just saw a shadow, it was too fast, couldn’t be a ghost, could it?”

Qi Yue glared at him, “What ghosts are there in this world?”

However, Old Lady Zhang said, “Sir, let’s go back first!”

The three quickly evacuated from the alley and encountered two more ambushes on their way, but as soon as the attackers appeared, the shadowy figure took them out.

Until she returned to the mansion, Qi Yue still couldn’t figure it out.

But she had at least clarified one thing, the person secretly following her, was actually there to protect her?

No wonder it had been peaceful at the mansion for the last two months.

Not only had the Hu Family not shown up, but Zheng Fanglue, who vocally wanted to deal with her, had also not appeared.

Could it have been him all along?

But who in the world is he?

She shouldn’t know of such a bodyguard!