Three-Leaf Green Spirit Grass

Pill King Gu He could not help but clench his fists, the grinding of his bones clearly audible. Even Yan Shi and Feng Li beside him were astonished.

It was the first time they had seen Old Gu He so angry. Could it be because of this pill?

Actually, that was not the case. What angered Gu He most was Nalan Jie's disrespect. He was, after all, a Sixth-Grade Alchemist. Though he had lost an arm, his status remained unchanged.

Even Jia Xing Tian had to show him some respect, yet Nalan Jie had been so rude today!

What Nalan Jie cared about was Mister Confucian Sage's pill. If he had to choose between the two, he would naturally choose Mister Confucian Sage. Pill King Gu He would at most remain a Sixth-Grade Alchemist for the rest of his life; compared to Mister Confucian Sage, the gap between them was as vast as heaven and earth.

He knew which mattered more.

"Three million gold coins."

Jia Xing Tian curled his lips into a cold smile. "I rather like this Dragon Power Pill too, so please, everyone, proceed with caution."

With Jia Xing Tian, Guardian of the Jia Ma Empire, joining the bidding, the auction immediately erupted into a frenzy, leaving everyone astounded.

Three million gold coins—even some clans might not be able to produce that much money at once. As expected of Elder Jia; he was truly admirable.

Inside the private room, Jiang Cheng sipped the Peach Blossom Wine he had brewed himself and said with a smile, "Jia Xing Tian really is generous. Three million gold coins should be enough to buy two Fifth-grade Pills, right?"

Hai Bodong said softly, "That old bastard Jia Xing Tian has always been like this. Anything he likes, he will raise the price for no matter how much it costs. Besides, the Jia Ma Empire's total gold reserves are an astronomical figure."

"That's right. From what I know, Elder Jia possesses a total of one hundred million gold coins, and that does not even include pills, Cultivation Methods, Dou Techniques, and so on."

Hearing Teng Shan's words, Jiang Cheng propped his chin on one hand and watched the auction below with great interest. He had not expected the small Jia Ma Empire to possess so many gold coins.

That really was surprising.

"What a startling number. Is there a higher bid? Perhaps, three million one hundred thousand?" Ya Fei smiled seductively as she gazed at everyone present, her face brimming with charm.

Although Gu He did not care about three million gold coins, he cared about Jia Xing Tian, the Guardian of the Jia Ma Empire. With that old bastard raising the price, he was likely unable to compete for it.

There was no need to fall out with the Royal Family over a Dragon Power Pill.

Seeing that no one continued to raise the bid, Ya Fei began the final count.

"Three million gold coins, going once!"

"Three million gold coins, going twice!"

Seeing no one continue to bid, Ya Fei struck the Auction Hammer in her hand.

"Three million gold coins, going three times! Let us congratulate Elder Jia on successfully acquiring this Fifth-grade Dragon Power Pill for three million gold coins."

As the first auction item concluded, the second was presented before everyone. It was a peculiar herb with three leaves, each a different color.

They were yellow, purple, and blue.

At the sight, Pill King Gu He's heart jolted. "It is actually Three-Leaf Green Spirit Grass, comparable to a sixth-tier item. I never thought I would encounter it here."

Jiang Cheng also grew interested. "Though its quality is somewhat lacking, it should still be useful for refining a Sixth-Grade Pill."

"This item is called Three-Leaf Green Spirit Grass. It was accidentally obtained from the depths of the Monster Mountain Range and is extremely valuable, with effects that cleanse the marrow and strengthen the bones. I hereby announce that the starting price for this Three-Leaf Green Spirit Grass is three hundred thousand gold coins. Please bid as you wish."

Pill King Gu He was the first to raise the price. "Five hundred thousand gold coins!"

Amid everyone's astonishment, Gu He slowly rose to his feet and smiled down at everyone below, letting them clearly see his face so that, due to his special status, they would not dare continue bidding.

Sure enough, under his imposing presence, most people were stunned. After all, he was a Sixth-Grade Alchemist. Becoming his enemy was hardly a wise choice.

The value of a Sixth-Grade Alchemist was self-evident. Even Dou Emperor Experts treated one with the utmost respect, much less weaklings like them.

Just as Pill King Gu He was preparing to claim the Three-Leaf Green Spirit Grass without expending any effort, another voice slowly rang out.

"Six hundred thousand gold coins."

Hearing that price, Pill King Gu He immediately flew into a rage and turned toward the private room that had made the bid. But when he saw that it was Hai Bodong, the Ice Emperor, his face filled with shock.

"The Ice Emperor... Wasn't he killed by Queen Medusa? He is actually still alive!"

Gu He's heart trembled. He had not expected the Ice Emperor, once renowned throughout the Jia Ma Empire, to still be alive—and even seeking to snatch his herb.

Suppressing the fury in his heart, Gu He cupped his hands and said, "So it is Old Sir Hai. I never expected that after so many years, you would still be alive."

"I am exceedingly fond of this Three-Leaf Green Spirit Grass. Would Old Sir Hai be willing to yield it to me?"

Hai Bodong lazily turned his head to look at Gu He. "So it is Pill King Gu He. When I left the Jia Ma Empire back then, you were merely a Fourth-grade Alchemist. Now that you have advanced to the sixth grade, you have certainly put on quite the airs."

There was likely no one other than Hai Bodong, the Ice Emperor, who dared speak to a Sixth-Grade Alchemist that way.

Hai Bodong kept himself above such matters and naturally did not care about Pill King Gu He's threat. If necessary, he would simply take action.

Gu He nearly crushed his back teeth, but mindful of his status, he still straightened his clothes and said with a smile:

"Old Sir Hai, that is not quite right. I merely became a Sixth-Grade Alchemist by luck. If Old Sir Hai ever needs any pills in the future, I can refine them for you."

"I only hope you can give this Three-Leaf Green Spirit Grass to me. What do you say?"

A promise from a Sixth-Grade Alchemist was naturally worth many times more than the Three-Leaf Green Spirit Grass.

An ordinary Dou Emperor Expert would naturally have eagerly agreed, but Hai Bodong represented Jiang Cheng, so he could not simply give up.

Thus, he said, "The terms are tempting, but I refuse. I, Hai Bodong, do not like being bound by anyone, not even by the status of a Sixth-Grade Alchemist."

The entire venue erupted in uproar.

That was a promise from a Sixth-Grade Alchemist. Had this Senior drunk too much? He had actually rejected even Pill King Gu He.

Gu He had likewise never expected Hai Bodong to refuse him. The smile vanished from his face, leaving only a resentful expression.

"Gu He, yield this Three-Leaf Green Spirit Grass to the Ice Emperor. This is for your own good." Jia Xing Tian suddenly spoke up as well, deciding to stand on the Ice Emperor's side this time.

"Elder Jia, what do you mean by that?"

Pill King Gu He asked in confusion. Why were they taking the same side?

However, Jia Xing Tian merely smiled mysteriously and did not answer Gu He's question. If Gu He learned the reason in the future, he would surely regret his actions today.