The City's Strongest Son-in-law

Chapter 1363: Chapter 1362: Taking It for Himself

After several auction items went unsold, the auction house decided not to waste any more time. Everyone understood that they were all here for the Fate Fruit, so the auction house announced they would bring it out early.

"Next is the item everyone has been eagerly waiting for. I know you’re all excited, so I won’t bother with an introduction. I’m sure you’re all familiar with it," the auctioneer said, as a staff member walked over with a small box.

The box was small and exquisite, and the moment it opened, a series of gasps echoed through the crowd. Many were seeing the Fate Fruit for the first time, and naturally, their curiosity was piqued.

"Grandfather, this looks like just an ordinary fruit. Are you sure this is the Fate Fruit?" Situ Feng frowned and asked Situ Yuan, doubting that such a simple-looking thing could really help one break through as the legends said.

Situ Feng’s experience was naturally far less than Situ Yuan’s. In fact, Situ Yuan had once been fortunate enough to see a Fate Fruit before, so with just one glance, he could tell this was indeed the Fate Fruit.

"Ordinary fruit? Over the years, how many masters have died for the ordinary fruit you speak of? Even esteemed Primordial Masters desire it to seek the higher Holy Spirit Realm," Situ Yuan said, his eyes filled with longing for the Fate Fruit.

Though his main objective was to groom the next heir of the Situ Family, the moment he laid eyes on the Fate Fruit, he wished he could possess it himself. If he could become a Primordial Master, he could gain the ability to reverse aging and extend his lifespan.

In that case, finding an heir wouldn’t be as important to Situ Yuan.

However, the regret was that, at his age, even consuming the Fate Fruit might not allow him to harness its true potential.

Seeing Situ Yuan’s expression, Situ Feng felt a faint worry in his heart. He could naturally see Situ Yuan’s thoughts; if Situ Yuan truly intended to keep the Fate Fruit for himself, then his own hopes of a breakthrough would be dashed.

"Grandfather, if I can obtain the Fate Fruit, I will train diligently and won’t disappoint your expectations," Situ Feng said.

Situ Yuan’s face immediately turned grim, and this subtle reminder left him feeling very uncomfortable.

One must know that in the Situ Family, Situ Yuan’s status was undeniably high. Whatever he did, he never needed anyone’s opinion or interference.

"I give it to you, then you can have it. Understand?" Situ Yuan said coldly.

Situ Feng quickly bowed his head and said respectfully, "Grandfather, I was wrong."

Situ Yuan snorted and said no more, his gaze returning to the Fate Fruit in the room.

Lowering his head, a glint of malice flashed in Situ Feng’s eyes. Despite his words of respect for Situ Yuan, in his heart, he wished for Situ Yuan to die quickly. Once Situ Yuan was dead, he could truly take control of the Situ Family.

In such large families, even familial affection was extremely thin. Everyone had their own calculations and thoughts; to them, no blood relationship could outweigh their own interests.

Holding real power was what mattered most.

Situ Feng had always known he was Situ Yuan’s favorite choice for succession, but now he saw clearly that the appearance of the Fate Fruit had subtly shaken Situ Yuan’s resolve.

Situ Yuan’s visit to Xinluo City ostensibly for his sake, but now, upon truly seeing the Fate Fruit, Situ Yuan was contemplating taking it for himself. This situation was naturally dangerous for Situ Feng, so he had to think of other strategies.

Once the Fate Fruit was brought out, the previously quiet auction house instantly bustled with activity, and the sound of bids never ceased, reaching an astounding height in a short time.

Wang Junyi was completely stunned. Although he knew the Fate Fruit would sell for a good price, the numbers now exceeded his wildest dreams.

"Master, from the current situation, by the end of this auction, you might become the richest person in Xingluo," Wang Junyi said, swallowing hard.

The richest person in Xingluo?

Su Changfeng smiled. Such things stirred no waves in his heart. After all, in his world, he never lacked money. At least, he’d never worried about it.

He could control the Shangguan Family’s assets at will, a wealth few could match.

"Well, you see, having money doesn’t compare to having power, and having power doesn’t compare to having strength. To some extent, money is the lowest level," Su Changfeng said with a smile.

Although Su Changfeng’s words were wise, Wang Junyi found it hard to wake from the allure of such wealth. Mostly, he’d never felt this way or reached Su Changfeng’s current realm, making the disregard for money a tough task.

"Then why auction off the Fate Fruit that can boost one’s strength, turning it into the basest form of wealth?" You Meng suddenly asked. Since Su Changfeng understood all this, why did he auction the Fate Fruit?

You Meng had never understood why Su Changfeng would auction the Fate Fruit, and now, with what he said, she found it even stranger. After all, the Fate Fruit represented power.

She harbored many guesses but most seemed impossible. She even wondered if Su Changfeng had already reached the Holy Spirit Realm, thus ignoring the small Fate Fruit.

Yet, how could that be?

On the Tianyuan Continent, no one had reached the Holy Spirit Realm, a state existing only in legends that no one had succeeded in breaking through.

Moreover, if someone did reach the Holy Spirit Realm, it would trigger a celestial phenomenon. Yet, You Meng had sensed no such aura, thus dismissing that wild guess. This only deepened her curiosity.

"Did I ever say I only have one Fate Fruit?" Su Changfeng laughed, looking at her.

You Meng’s expression instantly changed. Though she was a Primordial Master, cultivated to a heart as still as water, she couldn’t maintain her composure at Su Changfeng’s words.

Not just one Fate Fruit?

If others heard this, they’d likely be utterly astounded.

But as You Meng watched him, the mystery in her mind seemed to clarify. She began to believe Su Changfeng wasn’t lying and had no need to lie.

But how could he have so many Fate Fruits?

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