From the Metropolis to the Strongest in the Cosmos

When Zhao Kun saw Li Yang’s back, the smile on his face instantly faded.

He was certainly aware of the two children of Li Guohai and his own younger sister, Zhao Rou.

”What’s wrong, Zhao Kun? Do you know those people up ahead?”

Next to Zhao Kun was another man of about the same age who smiled and asked.

With an assistant trailing behind him, he was clearly a man of some standing.

Hearing the question, Zhao Kun nodded and answered openly, ”That young man is my little sister’s son.”

”Zhao Rou’s son?”

Hearing Zhao Kun’s words, the man, Chen Tiantao, was a little surprised.

Back then, Zhao Rou had chosen to be with Li Guohai. Although it was an internal matter for the Zhao family, the Chen family was aware of the situation.

Zhao Rou had spurned the Cultivator Zheng Qian and chosen the commoner Li Guohai. Countless people had laughed at the Zhao family behind their backs.

Thirty or forty years ago, the expert capable of withstanding a nuclear blast had just appeared. In that era, Cultivators instantly became hot commodities, and countless people tried to curry favor with them.

And now, Chen Tiantao also knew that Zheng Qian’s father had broken through the Celestial Level to become a King-Level Cultivator!

Zheng Qian himself was now a Celestial-Level Cultivator!

When this news got out, whispers mocking the Zhao family had even started to circulate again.

Zhao Kun’s gaze fell indifferently on the figures of Li Yang and Qin Shanchuan up ahead. He not only recognized Li Yang, but Qin Shanchuan as well.

Qin Shanchuan had been Li Guohai’s college roommate. Since Zhao Kun was the one who had investigated Li Guohai back then, he naturally had information on Qin Shanchuan as well. He knew the two had always kept in touch.

’What is Li Yang doing at this auction house?’ Zhao Kun wondered, finding it strange to run into Li Yang here.

’Could he be here to work?’

From the looks of it, Li Guohai must have arranged for Li Yang to come to this Xuan City auction house.

The last he’d heard, Li Yang had failed his college entrance exams and wasn’t planning on continuing his studies.

’If he isn’t studying, he’ll need a job. Working at this auction house is one option, I suppose.’

’But the people who come to the Xuan City auction house are no small fries. Items are easily auctioned for millions. Li Guohai spent decades just to earn ten million—is he really going to spend it bidding on things here?’

’It’s highly unlikely they would be here.’

As for the specifics of Li Yang’s situation, Zhao Kun was not clear.

His attention was focused on Li Guohai and Zhao Rou in the hospital in Hu City. He paid no attention at all to his nephew and niece, Li Yang and Li Xue.

As these thoughts ran through his mind, Zhao Kun turned to Chen Tiantao with a smile back on his face. ”Tiantao, the last time we saw each other was five months ago. We must have a good drink after this auction is over.”

His face was full of enthusiasm. The Chen family was a top-tier wealthy family, on par with his Zhao family.

Moreover, the Chen family also had a Cultivator, one who had even reached Earth-Level.

Among these top-tier wealthy families who knew about Cultivators, any member showing the Talent for it would receive the family’s full support. As a result, almost every wealthy family had one or two Cultivators.

Of course, there were exceptions. To cultivate, Talent was essential. Most people were incapable of it, so having a Cultivator emerge in the family was a matter of luck.

In terms of family wealth, the Chen family was on par with the Zhao family, and in terms of Cultivators, the Zhou family’s were stronger. For this reason, Zhao Kun was naturally very courteous, doing his utmost to build a good relationship.

The Chen family’s Cultivator had nearly the strongest Talent among all these wealthy families and might even reach the Celestial Level in the future! There were only a few dozen at the Celestial Level in all of Hua Country!

”Definitely.”

Chen Tiantao replied with a smile, and the two of them walked into the auction house together.

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”Xiaoyang, this is your seat. Just sit here and wait for the auction to start,” Qin Shanchuan said with a smile as he led Li Yang to a spot.

It was a seat in the third row.

The first and second rows were too conspicuous, and Li Yang didn’t like sitting up front.

”Thank you, Uncle Qin,” Li Yang said with a smile.

Qin Shanchuan exchanged a few more words before leaving. ”I’m going to go speak with the director,” he said. ”He mentioned he wanted to meet you.”

He wore a smile on his face. Li Yang had previously brought the auction house a legendary Dragon Palace shell, which had greatly boosted the Xuan City auction house’s reputation. This time, he had brought thirteen large Bluefin Tuna, elevating its fame to a whole new level!

Naturally, the director of the Xuan City auction house wanted to thank Li Yang personally.

Li Yang sat down and took out his phone, scrolling through some information about Bluefin Tuna.

’I hope they fetch a good price this time,’ Li Yang thought with anticipation.

The final auction price was anyone’s guess. If a bidding war started, the price could go higher and higher. It was very possible they would sell for much more than usual.

As Li Yang was waiting in anticipation, two very beautiful girls were seated not far from him.

Not only were the two girls beautiful, but they both carried themselves with a distinct presence, though each was slightly different.

The younger one had a quieter, more reserved air, while the older one was graceful and elegant.

”Yaoyao, do you think I’ll finally get to see this boy you like?” the older woman said with a smile.

At her words, Zhou Yao blushed and said shyly, ”Auntie, what are you talking about?”

Zhou Xiaoyun laughed. ”Don’t think your auntie doesn’t know. I pulled some major strings to look into this. The person auctioning the Bluefin Tuna is a young man named Li Yang. And back in your first year of high school, you had your other aunt get you into Class 18. I checked, and there was a Li Yang in that class, too. So, the boy you like must be Li Yang, right?”

She had a knowing smile on her face, as if to say, ’I’ve got it all figured out.’

Now that Zhou Xiaoyun had called her out, Zhou Yao feigned composure. ”So what if it is? I’m eighteen. Isn’t it normal to have a crush on someone? I think you’re the one who should be finding me an uncle, Auntie.”

”You cheeky girl, Yaoyao! Now you’re teasing your auntie.” Seeing Zhou Yao turn the tables on her, Zhou Xiaoyun feigned indignation.

Though she was Zhou Yao’s aunt, she was only in her twenties, and they acted more like sisters.

As they were talking, Zhou Yao’s gaze landed on a certain spot, and her eyes lit up with surprise. ”Li Yang.”

Li Yang, who was looking at his phone, heard a familiar voice and turned. He immediately saw Zhou Yao.

His face also lit up with pleasant surprise. ”Zhou Yao?”

Running into the girl he liked at an auction house was a delightful surprise.

As Zhou Yao hurried over, he asked in confusion, ”Didn’t you say you were abroad?”

”I got back yesterday,” Zhou Yao said with a smile. ”My grandparents came back, too. They’re planning to stay in the country for a while.”