Chapter 73: Medicine King Pavilion

A series of angry gazes stared at Xiao Feng.

This Xiao Feng, it's bad enough he caused trouble himself, but don't drag the Xiao Family into it!

The Xiao Family is indeed a top‑wealth family, but they still can't compare with Yaowang Valley!

"Xiao Feng, you wayward son, what unforgivable deed did you commit?!"

Xiao Yan was practically about to die of anger!

"By my decree, from today onward, Xiao Feng is removed from our family register and is no longer a member of the Xiao Family!"

The Xiao Family members were first shocked, then alternately delighted and worried!

From now on, Xiao Feng is a good‑for‑nothing!

Xiao Feng could hardly believe his own ears!

In just that instant, he went from being the legitimate eldest grandson of the Xiao Family to an outsider?

A world apart!

"No, Grandfather, I was wronged!"

"Guards, bring this unfilial descendant down and imprison him!"

Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, the clerk's expression slightly improved.

"Xiao Family head need not be discouraged. Though this pill cannot be sold to you directly, our manager has announced an auction in three days; the Five‑grade Purification Pill will be among the items, the highest bidder wins. With the Xiao Family's wealth, I'm sure you'll secure it in one go."

"Really? Then thank you, sir!"

Xiao Yan was overjoyed.

If it's an auction, the Xiao Family truly fears no other clan, because they have endless money.

"A word of advice to the Xiao Family head: you must properly discipline the clan's youngsters, otherwise a single rat's droppings could spoil the whole pot and be a loss beyond repair!"

After speaking, the clerk turned and left, saying he wanted not a single cent of the gold and silver treasures!

Watching the clerk's departing back, Xiao Yan felt a pang in his heart.

As a direct force of Yaowang Valley, Medicine King Pavilion holds a pivotal position in Xiliang City.

The city's wealthy merchants have often sought treatment and bought medicine at Medicine King Pavilion.

Although Medicine King Pavilion charges steeply, its quality is undeniable.

Countless great families constantly monitor Medicine King Pavilion's activities; whenever a pill is listed, they swarm to snatch it up in an instant.

Precisely because of this, the news of Medicine King Pavilion's auction in three days quickly spread among the great families.

Three days later, Medicine King Pavilion.

Located in the bustling commercial district of Xiliang City, Medicine King Pavilion is usually a scene of extraordinary liveliness, let alone during an auction.

Three years ago, since Medicine King Pavilion was built in Xiliang City, auctions have been few, but each one caused a citywide sensation, emptying the streets.

The items auctioned at Medicine King Pavilion are always the finest quality!

Many carriages lingered before Medicine King Pavilion; the attendees were either rich or noble, all prominent figures of Xiliang City.

"Medicine King Pavilion truly has power, auctioning off two Five‑grade Pills at once!"

"Indeed, and have you considered who backs Medicine King Pavilion? Yaowang Valley! That Ghost Doctor, whose medical skill is unparalleled, a Five‑grade Pill is but a trivial matter for him!"

"It is said the Xiao Family is determined to obtain that Five‑grade Purification Pill this time; head Xiao Yan himself declared that anyone in Xiliang City who dares to contest him for the Purification Pill will be crushed with money!"

"With money, one can be willful!"

……

Ye Qingran arrived a bit earlier, and Zhuang Xian had already arranged a private room.

The private room was filled with food and drink, and toys for children, clearly arranged with care.

"Meiren Sister, this is my first time attending an auction!"

Mo Xiaohu somersaulted on the cushioned chair like a mischievous monkey, face brimming with excitement, his pitch‑black eyes scanning everything.

"Hmph, a frog in a well!" Fu Qianchen sneered.

He sat there like a young noble scion, every gesture exuding elegance.

The contrast between the two children made Ye Qingran and the others laugh.

"Yes, yes, yes, I'm from a small place, can't compare with you big young master!" Mo Xiaohu crawled onto the soft couch beside, gave Fu Qianchen a cold glance: "But you, big young master, have never even eaten candied hawthorn sticks; aren't you also a frog in a well?"

Fu Qianchen: "……"

He was at a loss for words!

Damn!

Mo Xiaohu looked at Fu Ze, little brother, and asked, "When will you let us see your true face?"

Honestly, he's very curious about what Fu Ze actually looks like—whether he's handsome.

"Who are you calling 'little brother'? You're the little brother!"

"We agreed that whoever gets to know Meiren Sister first becomes the older brother!"

Fu Qianchen pursed his lips: "If you want to see, I'll show you when no one's around, but you mustn't tell anyone!"

Mo Xiaohu squinted: "What? Acting all mysterious? Did you sneak out from home, fearing your father would find out, so you wear a mask?"

Fu Qianchen looked at Mo Xiaohu in surprise and asked, "How did you know?"

Mo Xiaohu opened his mouth wide: "You really guessed it!"

Ye Qingran, listening to the two kids' conversation, raised an eyebrow.

She was curious about Xiao Aojiao's background, but hadn't asked in detail. She respected Xiao Aojiao's choice and waited for the day he would confess on his own.

"When you ran out, didn't your father worry?"

Ye Qingran asked in one breath.

Fu Qianchen bowed his head in shame.

"I don't want to stay home alone; Dad is always not home."

A feeble mosquito-like humming sound came from Fu Qianchen's mouth, three parts grievance.

"I want to come out to look for Mother; once I find Mother, we can go home together!"

Ye Qingran let out a sigh.

Xiao Aojiao is also a pitiful child. Her tsundere personality is likely due to lack of parental affection from childhood.

She looked at Mo Xiaohu and then at Fu Qianchen, thinking that nowadays children looking for their mothers are so eager, making her feel ashamed.

"You can tell us your mother's characteristics, and we can help you look for her together."

Ye Qingran rubbed Fu Qianchen's head and spoke softly.

"Yes, I can also help you, and I can even pass on my experience!"

Mo Xiaohu nodded repeatedly beside them.

Fu Qianchen gave Mo Xiaohu a sideways glance, thinking, "You haven't even found yours, yet you have the nerve to pass on your experience to me!"

"My dad said my mom is already dead."

Fu Qianchen shook his head.

"But I don't believe it. I feel my mom is still alive!"

Ye Qingran helplessly shook her head.

Looks like there are no clues left!

When will we ever find it?

Like looking for a needle in the sea.

Ye Qingran couldn't help but feel deep worry for Fu Qianchen's tadpole-like journey to find his mother.

At this moment, Zhuang Xian suddenly came to Ye Qingran solemnly, saying he wanted her to make a trip to the storehouse.

After settling the two little ones, Ye Qingran followed Zhuang Xian out.

The storehouse of the Medicine King Pavilion is located underground.

The storehouse didn't hold many medicinal herbs and ingredients; on a central table of golden‑thread nanmu wood lay a black jade box.

Zhuang Xian stepped forward and opened it; five-colored light poured out, illuminating the dim storehouse with brilliant splendor.

After seeing what was inside clearly, Ye Qingran's expression changed.

Inside the cold-jade jade box lay, to her astonishment, a five-colored Emperor Flower.

"This five-colored Emperor Flower was received this morning. The client asked us to help auction it, with a fifty-fifty split."

Usually, commissioned auctions are split three to seven. The Medicine King Pavilion takes thirty percent of the auction price as a handling fee.

Everyone in Yaowang Valley knows about Ye Qingran's search for the five-colored Emperor Flower, and they have been continually trying to find it.

But the Imperial Flower is already rare, let alone a five-colored intertwined five-colored Emperor Flower?

The only known five-colored Emperor Flower currently blooms in the residence of the Donglin Grand Preceptor.

Their Valley Master personally went to retrieve it, but failed.

Zhuang Xian is being so solemn because he fears there might be some catnip inside.