Chapter 373: Chapter 373: The Youngest Privilege Card Holder_1

Zhang Xian’s strength doesn’t come from any drug powder, and his cultivation method is quite the opposite of ancient martial arts.

While ancient martial arts transfer energy from outside to inside, he transfers energy from inside to outside, first absorbing the Spiritual Energy, then using it to temper the body. Compared to ancient martial arts, the bodies of cultivators are much stronger, unless they are practitioners of Body Cultivation.

Tempering the body requires a gentle approach. Strength gained by constantly breaking limits is not as solid as that nourished gently by Spiritual Energy.

However, if he had not displayed his strength, and the old man misinterpreted him as relying on drug powder to break through to Innate, this guy wouldn’t help him spread the word so enthusiastically, would he? Now, the old man should be totally convinced.

"Heh heh..." Jun Wuhen chuckled upon seeing the old man stunned.

Of course, he didn’t think the old man was ignorant. Regardless of who steps into the old man’s shoes, seeing a man in his early twenties who is already an Innate master would probably leave them with the same expression.

Nonetheless, the stark contrast between the old man’s former and current expressions was quite amusing, tickling one’s funny bone.

"Ahem..."

The old man cleared his throat, saying, "Young man, er... you have already proven yourself. You don’t need anything else to prove it."

Zhang Xian nodded, "If that’s the case then, please proceed with the procedure."

"Sure, I’ll have someone take care of this immediately. Also, our auction house will give you a VIP card, young man. As long as our auction house hosts the auction, no matter where it is, you will be our VIP, enjoying different treatment." The old man smiled and called upon a beautiful woman, telling her, "Give this young man a VIP card."

"This gentleman?" The beauty in the cheongsam looked at Zhang Xian with surprised eyes and asked.

The old man nodded, "Are there any other young men here?"

"Alright, sir, please wait a moment." After surprising Zhang Xian with a glance, the beauty turned and left the room.

Those who can become their auction house VIPs are most certainly the top among the top. Even people associated with experts don’t qualify. This young man, why would he receive a VIP card?

"What the..." Jun Wuhen was also a little surprised.

This auction house’s VIP card is quite something. There aren’t many in circulation, and those who possess them are all influential figures.

Cardholders can enjoy commission-free transactions at the auction house, and they receive prior notice of any upcoming auctions. Sometimes, they even get to know the auction list in advance.

Zhang Xian is only in his twenties, yet he managed to obtain a VIP card from the auction house.

Nevertheless, when he remembered the miraculous drug powder, he understood. Being able to concoct such a magical powder while himself being an Innate master... isn’t that skill enough?

Soon, the old man completed the procedure for the registration of auction items.

At that moment, the woman in the cheongsam returned, handing over a glimmering, pure Gold card reverently to Zhang Xian, "Sir, this is your VIP card."

Zhang Xian took the VIP card, glanced at it, and put it into his trouser pocket.

"Um..."

The woman felt a little sour seeing Zhang Xian simply take the VIP card and put it into his pocket without any change in expression. She asked herself, "Doesn’t he realize the importance of this VIP card, or does he simply not care about the auction house at all? Can’t he show some reaction?"

Seeing this, the old man also looked surprised. Zhang Xian’s reaction when receiving the card was too bland.

"This guy..." Jun Wuhen was also taken aback.

At the same time, he began to speculate about Zhang Xian’s identity. The identity of a man in his twenties who is not only an Innate master but irrefutably impressive is a mystery. What background does he really have?

"Old gentlemen, thank you for your VIP card."

Zhang Xian turned to the old man and said, "If there’s nothing else, I should take my leave now. We’ll meet again when the auction begins."

"Good, there’s a trade fair tomorrow. You can come if you’re interested."

The old man said, "Although the trade fair does not have as many good items as the auction, sometimes there are some overlooked items. If you can find these, you may gain even more than from the auction."

Zhang Xian nodded, and then walked out with Jun Wuhen.

Others may think highly of the VIP card from this auction house, but he didn’t feel anything. All the way, he was calm as still water.

Seeing Zhang Xian self-composed, Jun Wuhen gave a bitter smile and said, "Brother Zhang, be honest with me, do you either not know the significance of this VIP card, or do you just look down on this auction house?"

"Actually, I really don’t know the significance of this VIP card."

After an awkward laugh, Zhang Xian replied, "However, it doesn’t really serve any purpose for me, no matter how noteworthy it is."

"Haha..."

Jun Wuhen laughed heartily, "Young man, you’re truly awesome. I see I have to admire you!"

Zhang Xian scratched his nose and said, "In terms of friends, how can there be any admiration? If you look up to me, are we friends?"

"Haha, I love it! Well said!"

Jun Wuhen laughed out loud and said, "Just because of your words, I acknowledge you as a friend."

...

That night, at a hotel in Yuntai Town.

"Zhang Xian, how did it go?"

Qiu Yun rushed to Zhang Xian’s room upon hearing of his return, asking about the auction.

He had nothing to auction and also had a friend to meet, so he did not go to the auction house. However, he was quite interested in Zhang Xian’s item.

"It’s not bad, I suppose."

Zhang Xian chuckled, saying, "At least, I got a VIP card. The two packets of medicinal powder were more popular than I expected."

Qiu Yun exclaimed in surprise, "You...you got a VIP card?"

Zhang Xian said, "Why do you have the same expression as well? Is this VIP card really that impressive? I don’t think so!"

Qiu Yun smacked his lips enviously and said, "Maybe not impressive per se, but it’s definitely a symbol of status, and it grants you the first access to auction house news so you can find what you need early. When you need something, you can show your VIP card and let the auction house collect it for you. Compared to the average person, a VIP card is undoubtedly much more convenient!"

"So, this card can get the auction house to collect stuff for me? Seems like, this is quite useful."

Zhang Xian, after hesitating a little, said, "It seems, this trip wasn’t a waste. Anything I need in the future, I can let the auction house find it for me."

"Tsk tsk..."

Qiu Yun smacked his lips again and said, "From now on, I’m sticking with you, kid."

"Hehe..."

Zhang Xian laughed, saying, "No problem, we are lifelong friends. Could I forget about you when there are benefits?"

...

After chatting in the room for a while, Qiu Yun got up and went back to his own room.

He had no choice. There were two beautiful women sitting idly by. If he, an old man, didn’t leave, it would seem like he didn’t know when to quit. He had more or less knowledge of Zhang Xian’s situation.

"I’m going to take a bath."

Duan Hong got up and went to the bathroom after Qiu Yun finally left.

Zhang Xian chuckled and sat down next to Wen Yulan, asking, "Elder Sister Yulan, what are your plans for the future?"

Wen Yulan asked doubtfully, "What kind of plans? Why are you suddenly asking me this? Aren’t I counting on you to give me a job?"

Zhang Xian said, "I’m not talking about work, but your personal matters. Don’t you plan to stay like this forever? I can bear the responsibility of being Yueyue’s dad, but what about you? Women are the fragile ones. They need a shoulder to lean on. Haven’t you thought about finding another man to form a family?"

Wen Yulan turned her head, stared at Zhang Xian and said, "Are you talking about yourself?"

"Uh..."

Zhang Xian said, "Elder Sister Yulan, can’t you see that I’m being serious? I’m discussing something serious here with you!"

"One heartbreak was enough."

Wen Yulan suddenly bowed her head and said sadly, "Although living alone is a bit lonely, at least not worried about getting hurt. I feel good now!"

"Are you really okay? You’re not lying to me, are you?"

Zhang Xian looked at Wen Yulan and said, "But why do I feel like you’re unhappy?"

"When have I ever been unhappy?"

Wen Yulan said, "Living alone just means having no man to confide in, it’s the same with or without them, I still have Yueyue!"

"Suit yourself!"

Zhang Xian said, "But when you need a shoulder, I can offer mine. Even though I’m somewhat inconstant, at least I will never deceive."

Wen Yulan nodded and said, "Uh huh, I will consider it."

"Really? You’re not teasing me?"

Zhang Xian initially just wanted to ask, but unexpectedly, Wen Yulan, who had always been indifferent to him, actually considered it. It’s undeniable that this is a sign; his heart suddenly bloomed with joy.

"You...If you’re serious, then...then I can consider it!"

Wen Yulan said, "As a bystander, I see things very clearly. You treat all the women around you well, afraid of dropping them, afraid of melting them. If I had that idea, I might really come to you, because I don’t have the courage to establish a relationship that belongs only to me again, rather, everyone would be happy. Of course, I don’t have such an idea at the moment."

Zhang Xian laughed, saying, "So when will you have such an idea? After all, I am Yueyue’s dad!"

"I can’t say for sure."

Wen Yulan said, "Maybe the next second, maybe never."

"Uh..."

Zhang Xian, feeling a bit dejected, said, "Elder Sister Yulan, you’ve just made me happy for nothing! Honestly, I do quite fancy you. Sometimes, arguing with you is quite amusing."

"You..."

Wen Yulan angrily said, "Damn Zhang Xian, are you using our arguments as entertainment? Could you be more shameless, even just a little?"

Zhang Xian said, "Elder Sister Yulan, how am I being shameless? When did I ever make you angry? I was just joking with you! I don’t believe you really get mad."

"I..." Wen Yulan was speechless.

Although she was always at a disadvantage whenever they argued, she had never been really mad, not even once.

"Nothing to say, huh?"

Zhang Xian laughed and said, "Elder Sister Yulan, you have to admit, even though we often argue, your life must have been more abundant and happier than before."

Wen Yulan nodded, "Uh-huh, I have been very happy recently."

Zhang Xian approached Wen Yulan, sniffing the faint pleasant scent on her, and said with a smile, "Elder Sister Yulan, I’ve changed your life, don’t you think you should thank me?"

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