Thus, the mastermind behind the speculation of Spirit Mist Grass prices in the twelfth lifetime, Eminence Qingmu Huasheng, abandoned his role as market manipulator and joined the fray to chase profits himself. 

Many other shadow players shared Qingmu's perspective, and driven by these individuals, the price of Spirit Mist Grass began its second surge after briefly stabilizing at 35 points.

The day after, prices skyrocketed to 50 points before falling back to 45. Then, they fluctuated erratically between 45 and 50 points. 

This dramatic doubling of Spirit Mist Grass prices in such a short time became a heated conversation topic among cultivators. Whenever someone brought it up, their faces would flush with...