Ning Caishen (Second Update)

Heaven Dou Auction House.

The grand opening arrived as scheduled.

The venue was packed with distinguished guests and a sea of people.

Huo Yuhao sat on the sofa in a second-floor VIP suite. Before him was a large one-way glass panel through which he could clearly see the auction hall below.

Red curtains, a circular platform of black brick, not an empty seat in sight—the place was overflowing with people.

Huo Yuhao waited inside the suite.

Auction hall.

A beautiful woman in a fiery crimson gown stepped onto the black crystal auction platform, holding up her skirt in one hand and a microphone in the other.

With her impassioned speech, the auction officially began.

Soon afterward, the first item was presented.

As the female host gave an enthusiastic introduction, a Maid emerged from beside the curtain carrying a Silver Tray and took the stage, revealing the answer.

The earlier auction items were rather unusual, such as soul beast flesh and admission tickets for hunting soul beasts.

Douluo Continent was a world where the strong were revered.

Soul Masters naturally could not avoid topics related to soul rings.

Most of the audience had come for the Mystic Water Pill that could increase Innate Soul Power. They wanted to see whether it was truly as miraculous as advertised. Only a scattered few bid on the current items.

Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect

Ning Fengzhi, dressed in white as pure as snow, sat with one leg crossed over the other. He swirled a glass of blood-red wine in his hand, his hair meticulously arranged, and watched the auction platform below with a smile.

Bone Douluo Gu Rong had accompanied him on this trip and sat beside him. He was little more than skin and bones, nearly two meters tall and skeletal in appearance. His eye sockets were deeply sunken, sparse gray-white hair hung down his back, and a cold, sinister aura radiated from his entire body.

Heaven Dou Imperial Family

Prince Xue Xing had come in person. He wore magnificent imperial robes, his hair was gray-white, and a crown rested atop his head. Lean and haughty, his expression was filled with arrogance.

Crown Prince Xue Qinghe was also present. Holding a cup of steaming coffee, he gently inhaled its aroma with a smile, wearing the air of someone who had everything under control.

Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan

Yu Mianluo wore a burgundy formal suit and a monocle, idly rolling a pair of jade walnuts in his hand. He cut a dashing figure, with an imposing aura spilling from him.

Spirit Hall Holy Church

Platinum Bishop Salas wore platinum robes and a three-peaked star crown. His face was long and thin, slightly gloomy, yet he waited calmly and leisurely.

In another suite.

Dugu Bo wore a dark green robe, his hair swept back. His dark green eyes stared at the auction platform beyond the crystal screen.

He wanted to know whether this huge commotion had been caused by that little fellow.

Five major powers.

Two Titled Douluo had come in person.

Perhaps they themselves were not the most powerful figures, but the forces behind them could make all of Heaven Dou City tremble with a mere stomp.

As the auction neared its conclusion, the finale item was prepared.

A Maid pushed out a silver cart, its Silver Tray concealed beneath a red cloth.

Ning Fengzhi set down his wineglass, folded his hands over his thighs, and quietly listened with patience.

Yu Luomian watched with a flicker of curiosity in his eyes.

Prince Xue Xing and the Platinum Bishop were both drawn in by the topic and sat up slightly straighter.

The red-dressed host lifted the red cloth, revealing a Jade Bottle atop the Silver Tray.

The mystery was unveiled.

Mystic Water Pill!

Through the clear projection, the audience could vaguely see a round blue pill inside the translucent Jade Bottle.

In that instant, the previously boisterous auction hall fell completely silent. Every gaze fixed upon the Jade Bottle on the screen; one could hear a pin drop.

"This item is called the Mystic Water Pill. It can raise a Soul Master's Innate Soul Power level, increase cultivation speed, open the meridians, strengthen one's foundation, nourish one's vitality, and extend one's lifespan! The starting bid is five hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins, and each increase must be no less than ten thousand Gold Soul Coins!" The host's impassioned explanation completely ignited the atmosphere.

Cheers and shouts erupted in that instant.

The roar of voices surged like a tidal wave, deafening as crashing thunder.

Once the noise finally subsided and the auction was about to begin, someone rose from a vermilion seat below.

"May I ask how you can prove that this pill lives up to its name and truly has such effects?"

The venue immediately fell deathly silent.

That question had voiced the shared doubts in everyone's hearts.

"If it proves ineffective, you will be compensated at the original price. Should taking this pill cause any harm whatsoever, Heaven Dou Auction House will bear full responsibility!" The host's resounding voice ignited the heated atmosphere once more.

"Five hundred seventy thousand Gold Soul Coins!"

"Six hundred thirty thousand!"

"Six hundred ninety thousand!"

"Seven hundred forty thousand!"

The cries from below rose high, rapidly driving up the price of the Mystic Water Pill.

Though the pill's effects might have been exaggerated, this was an opportunity that would not come twice.

Especially after receiving Heaven Dou Auction House's guarantee, they became even more frenzied.

At the end of the day, wealth was nothing more than an external possession at their level. What could be more important than nurturing talented Soul Masters for their families? They simply had to fight for it.

When the price climbed all the way to two million three hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins, the merchants and Soul Master Families gradually began to calm down.

Taking it at that price would have been acceptable, but judging by the situation, it seemed impossible.

More importantly, none of the true heavyweights had called out a bid.

Were they waiting and watching, or did they know something and believe the pill's effects were false?

As the merchants and families hesitated.

"Two million five hundred thousand!" The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan took over, directly raising the price by two hundred thousand.

That bid made all those who had bid before smile bitterly.

With bids like that, they had no hope at all.

The returns did not justify the cost. Reason told them it was time to withdraw; this was not something they could contend for.

"Two million seven hundred thousand." Platinum Bishop Salas of Spirit Hall did not bother with small increments either, directly adding another two hundred thousand!

"Three million!" Prince Xue Xing leisurely sipped his tea.

"Three million three hundred thousand!" Yu Mianluo raised the bid again.

"Three million five hundred thousand."

The several factions bid against one another, fighting fiercely.

The price of the Mystic Water Pill soared all the way toward four million.

"Four million two hundred thousand!" Salas called out an extremely high price.

The venue instantly fell silent.

Yu Mianluo weighed whether it was worth bidding higher.

Prince Xue Xing was also somewhat hesitant.

Though he represented the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, he was not the emperor. He could not possibly keep raising the price with the national treasury's money without restraint.

Salas snorted coldly.

He intended to win the pill and send it back to Spirit City for research, to see whether its ingredients could be analyzed.

Could this pill truly raise a Soul Master's Innate Soul Power level as advertised?

Even if it was not that miraculous, so long as it improved cultivation speed, this deal would be profitable considering Spirit Hall's enormous number of Soul Masters.

"Five million!" Ning Fengzhi made his bid.

Salas was somewhat surprised and immediately raised it.

"Five million two hundred thousand!"

"Six million!" Ning Fengzhi calmly increased the bid.

That made Salas furrow his brow tightly.

So that's how you want to play?

The audience was dumbfounded.

He had directly raised it by one million. Was he Ning Caishen?

Salas snorted coldly. Seeing that extravagant bid, he naturally knew which dog it was.

"Six million one hundred thousand." Salas directly called out a mocking price.

"Seven million." Ning Fengzhi immediately added more, smiling pleasantly.

If you dare keep following, I can play you to death.

The venue was silent.

Even Salas did not dare add another ten thousand as a provocation.

At that price, it truly was not worth it.

Still, making Ning Fengzhi spend a little more was not bad.

Yet the truth was that Ning Fengzhi did not Care about that small premium at all. He was simply playing around.

In the end, Ning Fengzhi won the item.

Huo Yuhao looked at the final price sheet in his suite.

Seven million? It seemed his future living expenses were covered.

Just then, someone knocked on the door.

After receiving permission, the person who entered was the president of the auction house.

"What is it?"

"The buyer of the Mystic Water Pill wishes to meet you. We have come to seek your opinion," the auction house president said with exceptional respect.

This was originally an overstepping and presumptuous request, but the one making it was Ning Caishen...

"Is he coming here, or am I going there?" Huo Yuhao's hoarse voice rang out, carrying more than a hint of displeasure.