[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-ink-saint-of-great-zhou":3,"chapter-the-ink-saint-of-great-zhou-the-ink-saint-of-great-zhou-chapter-76":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Ink Saint of Great Zhou",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2292039,4481,"Chapter 76: Forgot It?","the-ink-saint-of-great-zhou-chapter-76",76,"\u003Cp>“You...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan’s face turned livid with rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Fang sighed helplessly and pulled her away; it was just a minor clash, not worth escalating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is utterly infuriating!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan snapped angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice came from behind: “Can you pay less silver?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vendor: “Sure, sure, just pay two hundred and ninety-five taels.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flapper-eared young master laughed heartily: “Hahaha... you’re quite the smooth operator. Give him three hundred taels, and add five more on top—I’m not like some people, I don’t care about a few little coins.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m going to smash his head!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan’s face flushed red, her fists clenched tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ohhh... I’m so scared! Someone wants to smash my head? Hehehe...” The flapper-eared young master sneered smugly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Lu Fang was strong enough; otherwise, he might not have been able to drag her away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan pouted. “Big Brother Lu, why are you holding me back? I’ve traveled far and wide for years, and I’ve never met anyone so despicable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Fang frowned. “If you don’t listen to me, I won’t bother with you anymore.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan let out a long sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this interruption, Lu Fang no longer dawdled. He hurried to the Shen Family Auction House. Inside, a young woman dressed in a gown bearing the character “Shen” stepped forward. “May I ask, are you here to buy or sell?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m selling something extremely valuable. Send your manager.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Fang said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female receptionist paused, then apologized: “Sir, according to regulations, you must go to the appraisal room for your item to be assessed. Our manager will then decide whether to receive you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What a coincidence! I’m selling something even more valuable—have your manager come to me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Fang turned and saw the flapper-eared young master approaching. He frowned; this man was truly overbearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t you hear what my young master said? Go call your manager.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged servant behind the young master said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female receptionist offered a professional smile. “We sincerely apologize, but regulations require us to appraise any items you wish to sell. If you’re willing, I can escort you to the Treasure Appraisal Room.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Fang nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young master snorted. “Fine, let’s go—I’ll blind you with my treasures.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This way, please!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female receptionist led the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young master chuckled. “Sissy, what a coincidence—we meet again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan stomped her foot. “Who are you calling a sissy?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young master lifted his chin, looking down his nose. “Don’t you dare yell at me. Annoy me, and I’ll buy you from your master—make you dance in a dress on the street every day.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She has no master. And you? You’re not even worthy to buy her—or afford her!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Fang said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve got a sharp tongue!” The young master scowled. “Wait till you see what real treasures are—what truly priceless items are. Don’t cry when you’re terrified.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re the one who’ll be crying when you see ours!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan snorted, waving her fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then let’s wait and see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young master chuckled lightly, utterly confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan tugged Lu Fang’s sleeve, tiptoeing to whisper in his ear: “Big Brother Lu, what do you think? This flapper-eared guy seems powerful. Do you have confidence in our treasure?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Should... be fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Fang replied modestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah!” Shen Yuan’s eyebrows knitted into a Bazi . After a pause, she whispered even softer: “Lu Dage , if you’re not that confident, maybe we should just run now? This flapper-eared guy is so annoying—what if...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need to worry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Fang smiled wryly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flapper-eared young master suddenly turned around. “You two aren’t thinking of running away, are you? Why so slow?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who’d run? Just wait—see if you’re still laughing then!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan thrust out her chest in retort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they bickered back and forth,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Fang and the others followed the receptionist into a private room. Facing a woman, she said: “Madam Yu, two esteemed guests wish to auction valuable items.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Yu, a thirty-five-year-old woman with a gentle demeanor, sat at the table reading the Da Zhou Daily. Without looking up, she said: “What is it? Show it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You go first, or me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flapper-eared young master raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Fang smiled faintly. “You go first. If I pull mine out, you won’t dare show yours.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pfft!” The flapper-eared young master extended his plump hand. A flash of white light appeared, and a string of white jade beads materialized in his palm—each bead the size of a thumb, lustrous and radiant, faintly shimmering with spiritual energy. Clearly extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Yu glanced up, her pupils contracting sharply. She drew in a sharp breath. “Could this be...?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flapper-eared young master grinned broadly, reciting like a seasoned merchant: “Third-grade East Sea White Embryo Beads. Dozens of millions of century-old White Embryo spirits barely produce one. Beads this large? One in ten thousand. And here—eighteen of them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All identical in size and luster.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Their use is even more precious—they’re the primary ingredient for third-grade Youth-Preserving Pills. Eighteen beads? Easily fetch thirty thousand low-grade Wanda Stones.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Am I not a worthy guest now? Does this merit your manager’s personal attention?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed the string of beads on the table. “Look closely—don’t say I’m lying!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Yu rose in excitement, carefully lifting the string of beads, swallowing hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, these are third-grade East Sea White Embryo Beads. Such luster? Such perfection? And eighteen of them? Sir, are you certain you wish to sell?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You mean it’s genuine, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young master’s smile deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Yu examined each bead meticulously once more, then nodded firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, all genuine. Esteemed guest, if you wish to consign them at our auction house, I guarantee a starting bid of at least thirty thousand low-grade Wanda Stones. If it doesn’t sell, we’ll buy them at that price ourselves.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flapper-eared young master scoffed. “What joke is this? My treasure will never go unsold. If you don’t offer forty thousand Wanda Stones, I won’t even consider selling.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Yu smiled awkwardly. “You’re absolutely right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young master crossed his arms, his tone dripping with mockery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll decide later whether to sell. Right now, I just want to know—what treasure does this man behind me have? I heard him say if he shows his first, I won’t dare show mine? Hahaha... I’m waiting with bated breath.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan slapped her forehead, feigning dismay. “Oh no! Big Brother Lu, I forgot to bring our treasure! Let’s just browse today and come back to sell another time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forgot it? Isn’t it right here with me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Fang chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew perfectly well Shen Yuan was making an excuse—but it was far too transparent. Not even he believed it, let alone anyone else in the room. It was clumsy, and utterly unnecessary.\u003C\u002Fp>",1132,"2026-06-20T03:56:21.568Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","094c7eba8e452d54616811b6eedd5279d950a624dda8d36fdae08e0896d789f4","the-ink-saint-of-great-zhou-chapter-77","the-ink-saint-of-great-zhou-chapter-75",289,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-ink-saint-of-great-zhou-cover.jpg"]