Dustin walked out of Nicholson Vi and was about to make a call when his phone rang. It was from


    Roderick Brooks.


    Dustin answered, “Hello, Mr. Brooks, I was just about to go look for you. It’s such a coincidence that


    you called first.”


    “Oh? Is there anything I can help you with, Mr. Rhys?” Roderick was taken aback.


    “I have a friend who got into some trouble and needs a sum of money. Would it be possible for me to


    borrow money from you?” Dustin asked.


    “Phew, you scared me. I thought it was something serious. It turns out you just need money. Of course.


    I might not have much of anything else, but I definitely have money. How much does your friend need?”


    Roderick breathed a sigh of relief.


    “One billion.”


    “No problem. I’ll send it to you tomorrow.”


    “Thank you, Mr. Brooks.”


    “No need to be so polite, Mr. Rhys. You were the one who treated my recurring illness!”


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    “Congrattions again. Right, is there a reason you called me?” Dustin changed the subject.


    “Mr. Rhys, didn’t you have me be on the lookout for a few precious herbs? I just heard that neighboring


    Alorith recently put out a few treasures. Apparently, the Heliotrope you’re looking for, which is also


    known as the thousand–year green lotus, is among them.”


    Roderick’s revtion caught Dustin off guard. “A thousand–year green lotus? Are you sure?” His eyes


    widened. He onlycked three more precious herbs to produce Longevitum–the flower of Crimson


    Gem, Cherusia, and the thousand–year green lotus. Each item was an extremely precious treasure


    that was hard toe by. It came as a happy surprise to him to hear news about the thousand–year


    green lotus in such a short time.


    “It should be true. Anyway, that was how they advertised the auction. Even members of the


    Stoneray Order are heading there. As for the specifics, we won’t know until we get there.”


    Roderick was careful with his words, afraid of giving the wrong information.


    “Alright, I hope it won’t trouble you to apany me to the venue.”


    “It would be my honor!”


    Since Alorith was neighboring Swinton, the journey wasn’t far, and it only took two hours by car. As


    they made casual conversation in Roderick’s car, it didn’t take long before they finally arrived at their


    destination.


    The venue was an underground auction house, and the ce teemed with a diverse crowd and a vast


    array of treasures. They had almost everything one desired, albeit at a higher price.


    “Mr. Rhys, after you.” Roderick led Dustin personally as they headed inside the auction house.


    At the moment, the venue was a roaring hubbub of voices. Prices rose rapidly from the intense bidding


    as items were brought on stage one after the other. It was clear that Roderick had made preparations


    in advance since they both took a seat in the front row.


    “Mr. Rhys, we’re in luck. It seems like they haven’t started the bidding for the thousand–year green


    lotus.” Roderick silently breathed a sigh of relief.


    “It’s always best toe at the right time instead ofing early.” Dustin smiled.


    “Hey! Are you two here for the thousand–year green lotus too?” At that moment, a young woman


    seated beside them suddenly spoke. She was wearing a baseball cap and had a lollipop in her mouth.


    She was also dressed in branded items from head to toe and had a beautiful appearance. However,


    she seemed to carry a hint of rebelliousness within her.


    “That’s right. A thousand–year green lotus is a rare find. Naturally, we wouldn’t miss it for anything.”


    Dustin nodded in response.


    “Hmph! Let me tell you, I already have it in my bag, so it’ll be best to give up!” The woman in the


    baseball cap said coldly.


    Roderick stered on a smile. “Miss, aren’t you too confident to dere it as your item when the


    bidding hasn’t started yet?”


    “Confidencees from power. As long as it’s something I want, I will definitely get it. You two, don’t


    say I didn’t warn you. You better not challenge me, lest you humiliate yourselves.” She cocked her


    head to one side.


    Roderick chuckled. “You have a rough temper for your age.”


    He had seen his fair share of wealthy daughters like her, who thought they could show off all because


    of their minuscule wealth.


    How naive!