Chapter 27: The Price Skyrockets!
Yao Lao's brows were tightly knit as he replied seriously, "The value of a Tier-8 pill is extraordinary. Although this Green Fungus Pill is only a two-colored lightning pill, the efficacy of this pill is effective even for Dou Venerable powerhouses."
Hearing this, Xiao Yan instinctively asked, "Master, would it be useful for you?"
After a moment of hesitation, Yao Lao shook his head. This Green Fungus Pill wouldn't be very effective for him. A two-colored Green Fungus Pill might work for Dou Venerable powerhouses below five stars, but his peak strength far surpassed that limit. Even with more colors, he would still need to repair his body himself.
Xiao Yan clenched his fist, vowing in his heart that one day he would become a master alchemist of this caliber!
"Since everyone seems to understand its value, I will not waste any more time," Li Xiao announced. "The starting price is twenty million gold coins, with increments no less than one million gold coins. Of course, you can also exchange it with items. At Heaven Ascending Pavilion, we prioritize our customers. You can exchange Dou Techniques, Dou Skills, or pills of equal value."
At these words, the crowd eagerly began bidding.
"I offer a Twin Celestial Hands manual and fifty tier-4 pills!"
"I offer ten tier-6 pills and ten Black-grade Dou Techniques!"
"I wish to exchange it for tier-6 pills. Please calculate it for me!"
As soon as Li Xiao finished speaking, the hall erupted in bids. Nobody had enough gold coins on hand; they had to use rare treasures for the exchange.
In Li Xiao's eyes, the items they offered each had their own value, and he had to assess them before accepting higher bids.
The Medicine Emperor Han Feng shrugged, "Pavilion Master Li Xiao, I offer ten high Black-grade Dou Techniques and high-tier medicinal formulas for the exchange."
Niu Meng evaluated Han Feng's items, determining their market value to be thirty million gold coins, making it the highest bid so far.
However, the powerhouses of the Black-Corner Region wouldn't give up the eighth-tier pill so easily. The opportunity to acquire such a rare treasure was too great to pass up, even if it meant offending Han Feng.
Yuan Yi, the leader of the Eight Gates and one of the wealthiest Dou Emperors in the Black-Corner Region, was so entranced by the Green Fungus Pill that he immediately bid forty million gold coins!
"Mr. Yuan Yi has bid forty million. Any higher offers?"
The atmosphere in the hall grew tense. Even Pill King Gu He couldn't help but curse. If it weren't for these old bastards, the eighth-tier Green Fungus Pill would have been his.
Now, the price had skyrocketed to forty million, twice the price he had paid for the Green Lotus Core Flame. This was simply outrageous!
Han Feng's eyes widened with rage, glaring at Yuan Yi. "Eight Gates Leader, what is the meaning of this? Do you intend to compete with me for the Green Fungus Pill?"
Yuan Yi smiled, "You're exaggerating, Medicine Emperor. The rules of the auction are clear: the highest bidder wins. What's wrong with that?"
"Besides, the pill is invaluable, and our Eight Gates desire it greatly. Why don't you just let it go this time?"
Han Feng hadn't expected Yuan Yi to be so shameless, openly competing for the pill and undermining him in front of everyone.
"You!" Han Feng seethed, his brows furrowing and his teeth grinding. "Yuan Yi, there will be no further cooperation between us."
"What did you say?" Yuan Yi's eyes widened. "Han Feng, are you threatening me?"
The Black-Corner Region had only one sixth-tier alchemist. Offending him was not a wise move, but the allure of the eighth-tier Green Fungus Pill was too tempting. Letting it go would be unbearable.
The other Dou Emperors exchanged glances, unsure of what to do next. On one hand, there was the eighth-tier Green Fungus Pill, and on the other, the crucial support of the Medicine Emperor Han Feng. Both were indispensable.
Han Feng shouted, "If you all agree to let me have this item, I will double the rewards I promised you!"
Upon hearing this, several people chose to support the Medicine Emperor Han Feng. Such a good opportunity was hard to pass up. Moreover, Han Feng's promise to double the rewards was far more enticing than the Green Fungus Pill.
They might not even obtain the Green Fungus Pill, but Han Feng's promise was guaranteed. The choice was clear.
Ban Lao, the leader of the Earth Flame Sect, laughed, "With the Medicine Emperor's assurance, we can rest easy. Yuan Yi, do you still intend to compete with the Medicine Emperor?"
"This..." Yuan Yi, the leader of the Eight Gates, began to waver.
"Yuan Yi, if you are willing to withdraw, I will consider it as nothing happened. My previous promises to you will still stand. What do you say?"
Seeing Han Feng giving him a way out, Yuan Yi took the opportunity and smiled, "Hehe, since the Medicine Emperor insists, who am I to refuse? I apologize for any offense just now."
With no one else to stop Han Feng, some people left the auction in frustration, seeing no point in continuing to watch.
Han Feng looked confident, leaving others helpless. Being a sixth-tier alchemist, his wealth was unmatched by anyone present.
People from the Black-Corner Region might have considered taking the pill by force, but under the pressure of a sixth-tier alchemist, they had to give up.
"Fifty million gold coins."
Just as everyone thought the auction was over, a voice suddenly came from Room 9 on the second floor.
Upon hearing the new bid, Han Feng's face darkened. He wanted to see who had the audacity to challenge a sixth-tier alchemist!
He turned towards Box Nine, which was shrouded in black mist, obscuring any view or sense of the occupant's aura.
"Who are you? Why do you want to snatch my Green Fungus Pill?"
A sinister voice echoed from Box Nine, "Jie jie jie jie, the rule of the auction is clear—the highest bidder wins. How is this snatching what yours?"
"You!"
Han Feng's face grew serious. If it were a known powerhouse from the Black-Corner Region, he might use his status to suppress them. But the identity and strength of this new challenger were unknown, making threats ineffective.
"Sir, I am the Medicine Emperor Han Feng of the Black-Corner Region. If you are willing to let me have the pill, just name your price!"
"Furthermore, it is unwise to offend a sixth-tier alchemist."
However, the occupant of Box Nine only laughed more loudly, their voice chilling and eerie like a ghost, "Jie jie jie jie, just a sixth-tier alchemist? Do you think you are invincible?"
"The fools of the Eight Gates may fear you, but I do not."
Yuan Yi's face reddened with anger, cursing inwardly, Why drag me into this farce? This is just a blatant bullying!
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