Underground Auction House

Jiang Fan was confused.

Lei Zhendong shook his head and explained.

"If you go looking for these so-called pharmacies now, you'll probably have trouble even getting in the door, let alone showing them the medicinal effects!"

"Even if you show them the medicinal effects, how can you negotiate a good price if you approach them proactively?"

"So the best way is to make them come to you!"

Jiang Fan nodded. The logic made sense, but in terms of actual execution, with his current connections, he couldn't manage it at all.

Lei Zhendong pondered for a moment and said.

"The first step you need to take is to get this bottle of serum circulating in the market!"

"Only when they see it and recognize its value will they come looking for you!"

"But right now, the pharmaceutical market's official channels are controlled by the Three Major Pharmaceutical Groups!"

"So, we can only go to the underground auction house!"

Jiang Fan frowned, he knew very little about this area.

It didn't sound like 'underground auction house' was a good place.

Lei Zhendong knew what Jiang Fan was thinking, and he explained with a smile.

"This is the only way for now!"

"But you don't need to worry. I have a friend at the underground auction house. I'll brief him, and you go find him. He'll help you finish the rest!"

Jiang Fan looked at Lei Zhendong in surprise.

"Uncle Lei, aren't you going?"

Lei Zhendong laughed heartily and patted Jiang Fan on the shoulder.

"Although I really want a share of the profit, as I just said, I don't have the capability to take on this business!"

"As for the auction house, it's just a casual thing!"

"It would be improper for me, as your uncle, to take further benefits!"

As he spoke, fearing Jiang Fan might feel awkward, he added with a smile.

"However, I can't enjoy no benefits at all. If this thing succeeds in the end, no, regardless of whether this thing succeeds in the end, you have to give your Uncle Lei enough of this serum!"

"Don't worry, you don't need to buy the medicinal ingredients! But I want this upgraded version of the serum!"

Jiang Fan felt a warmth in his heart upon hearing this and smiled.

"Of course!"

The two chatted for a while, and Jiang Fan left with the address Lei Zhendong gave him.

When he reached the door, Lei Zhendong called him back.

Lei Zhendong fumbled in a drawer and pulled out a wad of cash.

"Here's 50,000 Blue Star Coins, take it!"

Jiang Fan quickly waved his hands, but Lei Zhendong forcefully stuffed it into his hand.

"You only have one bottle of serum left now!"

"Once you get there, you'll definitely have to take out a sample for evaluation, and then how can you auction it or build momentum?"

"Take this money and... make some more serum, just in case!"

"Don't worry, that kid Li Hui used one bottle, so consider it payment for your bottle!"

Jiang Fan wanted to say something more, but Lei Zhendong interrupted him!

"Alright, you kid!"

"Stop being so fussy like a woman!"

After saying that, his expression suddenly turned serious.

"But, remember this!"

"That place, the underground auction house, is very chaotic. Before the Three Major Pharmaceutical Groups appear, don't expose your identity easily!"

"Those are legitimate companies, they probably won't resort to dirty tricks, but the underground auction house has many eyes and ears, so it's better to be careful!"

"If anything happens, come find me immediately!"

After leaving Thunder Martial Hall, Jiang Fan went straight to Zhenyao Workshop.

Given the attitude he encountered at Anshintang last time, he naturally wouldn't go there to have his medicine decocted again.

Even though his meager 50,000 Blue Star Coins in consumption didn't affect Anshintang, he felt uncomfortable going there.

Therefore, he was willing to travel a bit further to find a place that felt comfortable.

Fortunately, Zhenyao Workshop's service attitude was acceptable, and the entire decoction process went smoothly.

After buying the medicinal ingredients there and decocting them, Jiang Fan divided the medicinal liquid into 10 bottles.

After storing 9 bottles for himself, he simply disguised them and took the remaining 2 bottles to the address Lei Zhendong had given him.

The address Lei Zhendong provided was located on Seven Treasures Street in the inner city.

Seven Treasures Street, the name sounded incredibly luxurious.

But in reality, it was the most dilapidated street in the inner city.

It got its name because there were many scavengers, and the shops on the street primarily dealt in niche businesses like paper pressing and antiques.

Due to the chaos, few people came here.

Jiang Fan hadn't expected that the so-called underground auction house was hidden somewhere on this street.

He walked on the uneven, broken ground, looking at the dilapidated buildings lining the street. The air even carried a stale scent, and he couldn't help but frown slightly!

This place was even worse than the commoner districts in the outer city.

Although the outer city was run-down, it was at least clean. But this place was truly both run-down and dirty.

Jiang Fan asked for directions as he walked according to the address, finally stopping in front of a relatively orderly tavern.

Wanquan Tavern!

This was it!

Jiang Fan stepped inside.

As soon as he entered, a young man who looked like a waiter approached him.

"Hello, welcome!"

"This way, please!"

Jiang Fan glanced around the interior. It wasn't very large, only about seventy to eighty square meters.

Besides the counter, the rest of the space was neatly arranged with over a dozen tables.

The waiter was currently leading him toward a table on the side.

Seeing that there was no one else in the establishment, Jiang Fan had no reservations.

After sitting down, he asked directly.

"Hello, I wanted to ask, is Lu Bo here?"

Upon hearing Jiang Fan's words, the waiter's professional expression instantly vanished.

He seemed accustomed to this.

"Oh, you're looking for Uncle Lu!"

"Please have a seat first, I'll go inform him!"

After a few minutes, the waiter returned.

"Follow me!"

"Uncle Lu is on the second floor!"

Jiang Fan followed the waiter up the stairs from the first floor.

After reaching the second floor at the turn, the wall directly opposite the stairs quietly slid open, and the waiter made a gesture to invite him forward.

Jiang Fan looked down and discovered a staircase leading down behind the wall.

He followed the waiter down six flights of stairs and finally arrived at an ancient-looking corridor.

The corridor was connected all around, enclosing an area of about two hundred square meters.

Looking down from the corridor, there was a grand and magnificent hall that resembled a bidding site for an auction.

And along the sides of the corridor were various rooms.

"Uncle Lu is in the room opposite!"

The waiter directed.

Jiang Fan followed him to Lu Bo's room. After knocking and announcing himself, the waiter gestured to Jiang Fan and then retreated.

Jiang Fan walked in and saw a thin, middle-aged man sitting in a classical Grand Tutor chair.

His skin was dry and dark, looking as if he were malnourished.

"You're the kid Lei Zhendong introduced, right?"

Jiang Fan nodded.

Lu Bo nodded, seemingly unconcerned about Jiang Fan's disguise.

"Where's the item?"

Jiang Fan took out a bottle and handed it over.

After taking it with his withered hand, he held the bottle up to the light, then opened it and smelled it. His brow furrowed.

"Are you sure this serum is effective?"