Return of the King, Dominating the City
Chapter 51 - 51 50 Dragon Bone

51: Chapter 50 Dragon Bone 51: Chapter 50 Dragon Bone Unaware how time had flown, the auction had now entered its final moments, and today’s charity auction had raised over fifty million yuan.

Especially noteworthy was a string of prayer beads worn by Qianlong during imperial rites, which sold for more than twenty million yuan, causing a sensation throughout the venue.

With such a high fundraising total, it could be said that tonight’s charity auction was a huge success.

Those poor orphans would receive a great deal of financial support, with improvements to their education, living conditions, and diet.

The auctioneer stepped aside, and the host returned to the stage.

After gesturing for silence with a slight press of his hands, he cleared his throat and said, “Next, we will auction the final item.

This item has been provided by a kind-hearted individual who wishes to remain anonymous.

I will now present this auction piece for you, so I hope everyone sharpens their eyes.”

As soon as he finished speaking, an attendant carried a platter onto the auction stage.

After unveiling the red cloth covering it, a segment of bone was revealed.

That’s right, it was simply a piece of bone, much like those you’d see in the mouths of dogs by the roadside.

However, this bone differed from those, as it emitted a somewhat blinding golden sheen under the direct spotlight.

“The starting bid for this item is one yuan, with no limit to incremental bids,” said the host before stepping aside to make room for the auctioneer.

Below, the crowd exchanged bewildered glances, with everyone looking at each other wide-eyed.

No one spoke up to bid on the item.

Everyone had expected the final auction item would be a treasure of some sort, and many had even readied all their funds to bid on a heartfelt gem.

But what was this piece of bone?

Did they think we were dogs?

If not for the powerful organization behind this auction, the crowd would have already started making a fuss.

What was this nonsense?

However, when Song Yun, who had been paying close attention to the stage from his private box, saw the piece of bone, his eyes suddenly lit up.

Not just Song Yun—Mr.

Liu, sitting opposite Song Yun, also became visibly more animated.

“This is indeed a good find,” Song Yun murmured, transfixed by the bone, “Shishi, bid ten thousand yuan.

Considering how many people below don’t recognize what this is, we might just pick up a bargain.”

“But it’s just a bone, isn’t it?

Worthless, right?” Li Shishi said with some doubt.

“No, no, no, you’re mistaken, Shishi.

This is indeed a good item.

But the old man could use this thing.

How about you leave it to me?” Mr.

Liu asked intently, his gaze fixed on Song Yun.

“I will surely repay you handsomely afterward.”

“No, no, Grandpa Liu, Song Yun, you two are making me dizzy.

What exactly is this bone that both of you are interested in?”

“This bone has a significant history—it’s a dragon bone,” Song Yun declared confidently.

“My old man also has a piece, though not the same size as this one.

It’s said that the dragon bone possesses divine powers.

Those who consume it can extend their lifespan, and even wearing it for a prolonged period can cure chronic ailments, fostering a good circulatory system within the body.”

“Dragon bone?

You’re not joking, are you?

There are no dragons in this world,” Li Shishi scoffed, thinking that Song Yun was deceiving her.

“Shishi, Song Yun’s not lying to you,” Mr.

Liu interjected with a frown.

“Though modern people might not believe in the supernatural, this is indeed a dragon bone.

Alternatively, consider it a bone from a mystical beast.

Ancient people believed it to be a dragon, the creature they worshipped.

Since the founding of our nation, there have been continued reports about dragons in various places, all of which ended up sealed in archives, hidden from the public eye.”

“I’m really curious who might be willing to auction off such a priceless bone,” Song Yun muttered, squinting at the bone on the stage, “and what do you need it for, sir?

If it’s just for longevity, I have other items that can serve as substitutes, and their effects won’t be any less potent than those of the dragon bone.”

“Ah, my reason for attending this auction in Sunan was also due to the news of a dragon bone,” Mr.

Liu continued.

“Remember Ran, right, Shishi?

She’s been…

it’s like she’s possessed by a ghost lately.

We thought she was sick, but after seeing every hospital, we found Ran wasn’t ill at all.

Then, an expert visited our family and said something filthy had latched onto Ran.

This malevolent spirit is formidable, and ordinary objects can’t contain it.

Thus, he advised that dragon bone, being supremely yang, could suppress such filth, which is why I’ve been searching.”

After these words, Mr.

Liu aged a decade in a moment, his face devoid of the vitality he had on arrival as if his very being had been hollowed out.

After hearing this, Song Yun shook his head and said, “The dragon bone is indeed supremely yang, but…

not to deceive you, I understand a bit about this subject.

You might have been misled.

While the dragon bone is supremely yang, it can’t be used to protect a home, and if placed on a feng shui point, it will only attract more powerful, filthy spirits eager for the treasure.”

“How can this be?” Mr.

Liu asked incredulously, his eyes widening.

“What if it’s not placed on a feng shui point?”

“If it’s not placed on a feng shui point, then it’s just an ordinary bone.

To guard a home, it must be used in conjunction with several other items.

Besides, using such a rare dragon bone for such a purpose is somewhat overkill.”

“So what am I supposed to do?

Is my grandson’s life meant to be so tragic?” Mr.

Liu said with a face full of concern.

“Song Yun, help Grandpa Liu think of something,” Li Shishi pleaded anxiously.

“Ran has been a good friend of mine since childhood, and with your vast knowledge of divine skills, please help.”

“I can’t handle this,” Song Yun shrugged, “but I have a brother who can.

How about this—I’ll bring him with me to your place tomorrow to see what can be done.”

“Is he reliable?” Mr.

Liu asked cautiously.

“My brother has been a disciple of Yimei Dao, the Sect Leader of Wudang Mountain, since he was a child.

He’s well-versed in disciplines like geomancy.

If he gets involved, no matter how formidable the filthy spirit, he’ll surely get rid of it for you,” Song Yun boasted proudly.

“And you should head back now, sir, to find out who’s targeting your family.

Otherwise, they wouldn’t suggest using a dragon bone as a dangerous feng shui remedy.”

“Alright, if someone’s out to harm the Liu family, I won’t let them rest easy.

Song Yun, Shishi knows where my old home is.

Come with her tomorrow.

If you can cure Ran’s illness, the Liu family will be an unwavering support behind you,” Mr.

Liu stood up, his resolve returning just like when he had arrived.

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