I Have Infinite Attributes

C17 - Intercepting the Trap!

Upon hearing the news, Zhou Jibo was taken aback. "What's going on?"

Before Zhou Chulang could respond, Zhou Youqing eagerly recounted the recent events in rapid succession.

Zhou Jibo listened intently, his gaze sharpening. Zheng Hongyi of the Zheng family had stirred up trouble, attempting to ensnare me. Are the Zhengs really that eager to settle accounts with me?

Little did Zheng Hongyi know that I had indeed finalized a deal with the Myriad Treasure Auction House. He had inadvertently spilled the truth.

What Zheng Hongyi failed to anticipate was Yan Yuanlu of the Myriad Treasure Auction House's cordial treatment towards me. He had no desire to cross me.

Regarding the Zheng family, he wielded his influence decisively, ensuring that all the shops in Icefair City that sold Element Gathering Powder, weapons, mental cultivation methods, and martial skills ceased all sales to the Zhengs.

Clearly, Zheng Hongyi gained no advantage, only loss.

"Jibo, there's no need to be upset with him. The Myriad Treasure Auction House has already dealt with the Zheng family," Zhou Youqing said, noticing the change in Zhou Jibo's demeanor. Concerned he might be upset, she quickly tried to console him.

Zhou Jibo offered a reassuring smile. "Don't worry. I won't give the Zheng family a second thought. Let's head out."

Leading the way, Zhou Jibo and his companions made their way out of the Glorious House.

The auction had concluded, and the Glorious House had emptied of nearly all its patrons, though a significant number still lingered. Zhou Jibo navigated through the crowd to the entrance, pausing as he sensed something and looked up.

A figure was hastily making an exit—it was Kong Chuyang, the steward of Great Elder Zhou Qian.

Was he lying in wait for me to stumble into his trap?

With a smile, Zhou Jibo turned to Zhou Chulang. "Elder Zhou Chulang, I have a task for you. Zhou Tong, Zhou Zheyan, Zhou Xunshi, and Zhou Youqing, I'd like you four to join him in this endeavor."

"Please, instruct us," Zhou Chulang replied.

The others nodded in agreement.

"In addition to the items I acquired from my transaction with the Myriad Treasure Auction House, they still owe me thirty thousand silver taels. Elder Zhou Chulang, with your extensive experience, take Zhou Tong and the others to the Glorious House. Purchase some goods and bring them back for the Zhou family."

"First, to honor my parents with filial respect. Second, to purchase some essential cultivation items for our younger generation. And third, to scout for any items that might assist the Zhou family in advancing to the Innate Stage."

Zhou Chulang was taken aback.

Zhou Tong, puzzled, inquired, "Thirty thousand taels of silver?"

"Exactly, thirty thousand taels. Go ahead and make your selections," Zhou Jibo said, smiling.

It was then that Zhou Chulang snapped out of his daze. "Heavens, Zhou Jibo, what on earth did you trade with the Myriad Treasure Auction House? You managed to get two treasures and thirty thousand taels of silver?"

The entire collection of the Zhou family's mental cultivation methods and martial skills wouldn't fetch that sum.

It's no surprise Yan Yuanlu holds Zhou Jibo in such high regard. Having brokered such a significant deal, it's only natural he would go to great lengths to safeguard him.