The Auction Begins

The auction was also bustling with excitement. Pill King Gu He, a Sixth-Grade Alchemist, had personally come to the Mite'er Auction House.

However, missing an arm made him seem out of place, and it also gave him a deep sense of inferiority.

Wind Walker Feng Li, one of the Ten Great Experts of Jia Ma Empire, and Yan Shi kept consoling him. Since even the Old Sect Master of the Misty Cloud Sect did not wish to interfere in this matter, they could only leave empty-handed.

After all, the other party was immensely powerful and also a Sixth-Grade Alchemist. Going against him would be no different from smashing an egg against a rock.

"Old Gu He, stop being so depressed. It's just an arm. What's the big deal?" Yan Shi said carelessly. "It won't grow back anyway, so just lighten up."

Wind Walker Feng Li immediately stopped Yan Shi's reckless remarks. This fellow was still the same as before, speaking without thinking.

He was truly rubbing salt into someone else's wounds.

Sure enough, Pill King Gu He was visibly displeased. His mouth twitched. If he had not known Yan Shi's temperament, he might have rushed over and fought him to the death.

"We came this time to observe the Supreme Dragon Power Pill. I heard that its medicinal effect is not inferior to a Sixth-Grade Pill. I would like to see just how high its quality is."

Gu He's words made Feng Li and Yan Shi exchange glances. They could only stand behind him and wait for the auction to begin in an hour.

Time passed second by second. The various experts of the Jia Ma Empire all arrived, taking different seats according to their status and influence.

At the same time, Jiang Cheng opened his eyes from cultivation. By the time he stepped outside, more than a dozen Dou Wangs and Dou Emperors had gathered outside the door.

They were all experts of the Jia Ma Empire, and they had come specifically to pay their respects to Mister Confucian Sage.

Upon seeing Mister Confucian Sage emerge, the Dou Emperors clasped their hands while the Dou Wangs bowed. "Greetings, Mister Confucian Sage."

Jiang Cheng said softly, "There is no need for such courtesy, everyone. I do not care much for formalities. Please rise quickly."

Upon hearing this, everyone sighed at the gentleman's magnanimity and benevolence. There was likely not another person like him in the entire world.

This only deepened everyone's admiration and reverence for him. Such an expert had no airs at all; he truly lived up to the name Mister Confucian Sage.

Led by Teng Shan, Jiang Cheng arrived at the most luxurious private room, where everything one could need was available.

The experts had originally wished to accompany the gentleman and participate in the auction here, but after Hai Bodong reminded them, they could only head to other private rooms.

The gentleman preferred peace and quiet. Too many people would only make him uncomfortable.

Dong!

As the crisp chime slowly rang out, this auction officially began.

Ya Fei, the chief auctioneer of the Mite'er Family, suddenly appeared atop the crystal platform and gave an elegant bow.

"Everyone, I am Ya Fei, auctioneer of the Mite'er Family. Welcome to this auction."

"Let us welcome the first auction item: a top-grade Fifth-grade Pill, the Dragon Power Pill."

As the luxurious box slowly opened, a top-grade Dragon Power Pill quietly appeared before everyone. Its medicinal aura was so dense that merely taking a whiff made them feel as if they were soaring into the clouds.

Hiss—

Seeing this, everyone present could not help but draw in a sharp breath. Could a Fifth-grade Pill truly emit such a rich medicinal fragrance?

Even Fa Ma, president of the Alchemist Association, cast a curious look at it. "Is this really a top-grade Fifth-grade Pill... Calling it a Sixth-Grade Pill would not be an exaggeration."

Jia Xing Tian adjusted his glasses and said softly, "I am not an Alchemist, so I cannot discern its medicinal properties."

"It is normal that you cannot see through it. Only an Alchemist can understand its mysteries. Although this Dragon Power Pill is a Fifth-grade Pill, its failure rate is extremely high. Even I am not confident that I could refine one."

"Moreover, this Dragon Power Pill has such a rich fragrance that a single whiff is refreshing to the heart and mind. Even a Sixth-Grade Pill might not possess such quality."

Hearing this, Jia Xing Tian's pupils contracted. As expected of a Pill produced by Mister Confucian Sage—it was actually this terrifying.

"I believe everyone has sensed the extraordinary nature of this Dragon Power Pill. Therefore, the starting price is one million gold coins. Please bid freely."

Ya Fei smiled gently. As her words fell, cries of astonishment rose and fell throughout the venue.

After hearing the price, the Dou Masters seated on the first floor frowned. They had not expected this Fifth-grade Dragon Power Pill to command such an exorbitant price. It was truly shocking.

It seemed that this Pill would ultimately fall into the hands of someone wealthy and influential.

"I bid one million one hundred thousand gold coins!"

"One million two hundred thousand gold coins!"

"One million three hundred thousand gold coins!"

The price rose steadily. Most of the bidders were Dou Wang experts seated on the third floor. After learning that this was Mister Confucian Sage's Dragon Power Pill, they could not wait to bid for it.

Items belonging to Confucian Sage were not so easily obtained. They could only seize this opportunity at the auction to compete for them.

Jia Xing Tian smiled. "I can still afford this much. I bid two million gold coins."

The moment those words came out, the entire venue erupted.

After all, the Jia Ma Empire was not the Black Corner Region. Anyone capable of producing two million gold coins at once was certainly either rich or powerful. Besides, by all rights, this Dragon Power Pill was not worth that much.

Two million was enough to buy a Sixth-Grade Pill, while the Dragon Power Pill was merely Fifth-grade. Was this not making too much of a fuss?

They did not actually know the true value of the Dragon Power Pill. They could only compare it to other Fifth-grade Pills, which led them to this misunderstanding.

"These youngsters are truly short-sighted. Mister Jiang Cheng's Pills are things one can only hope to encounter. Besides, the Supreme Dragon Power Pill really is worth this price, yet they are still prattling on here."

"I bid two million one hundred thousand."

At that moment, Pill King Gu He suddenly raised the bid. Clearly, he had also developed a great interest in this Dragon Power Pill.

As a Sixth-Grade Alchemist of the Jia Ma Empire, Pill King Gu He had once refined Dragon Power Pills himself, yet he had never produced one of such exceptional quality. It did not even contain a trace of impurity and could be considered a Sixth-Grade Pill.

"Two million three hundred thousand gold coins." Nalan Jie, head of the Nalan Family, smiled. "My apologies, Elder Gu He. This Pill suits someone like me, who has fought on battlefields. Why not give me some face and let me have it?"

Gu He frowned. "Patriarch Nalan Jie, you know that I am a Sixth-Grade Alchemist. I cannot pass up any Pill that can improve my strength. If Patriarch Nalan Jie is unwilling, I can offer two Dragon Power Pills in exchange."

However, Nalan Jie did not buy it. Compared with Mister Confucian Sage's Pill, Gu He's Pills were simply crows compared to a phoenix.

"Then there is nothing to be done. I can only continue bidding. The highest bidder wins."

Old Master Nalan Jie stroked his little mustache and replied with a cheerful smile.