A Frantic Bidding War! A Dou Emperor Expert, Jia Xingtian!

"Sir, please forgive us for our earlier neglect."

Miteer Tengshan cupped his hands, his attitude exceptionally respectful.

Fa Ma hurriedly added, "Sir, a Tier 7 Medicinal Pill would absolutely fetch an astronomical price at any auction house in the Jia Ma Empire."

"Rest assured, we will make the best possible arrangements for you."

The young man who had mocked Xiao Chen earlier had gone pale with fright.

He stood to one side, his legs trembling.

A Tier 7 Medicinal Pill... It really was a Tier 7 Medicinal Pill.

Just who was this young man?

The young man gritted his teeth and forced himself to walk up to Xiao Chen, then bowed deeply.

"Sir, I failed to recognize greatness before me and offended you. Please be magnanimous and do not lower yourself to my level."

Even his voice trembled, cold sweat streaming down his forehead.

Xiao Chen glanced at him and said flatly, "Are you still going to eat the table?"

The young man's face flushed bright red, and he could not utter a single word.

Miteer Tengshan snorted coldly. "Get out."

The young man hurriedly fled in disgrace with his two attendants.

Miteer Tengshan turned to Xiao Chen, his face once again plastered with a smile.

"Sir, please come with me. Let us discuss this further inside."

"Please, this way."

Xiao Chen followed Miteer Tengshan and Fa Ma into the auction house.

The two walked on either side of him with utmost respect, even deliberately keeping half a step behind, not daring to walk abreast with Xiao Chen.

After passing through a carpeted corridor, the three arrived at a private room on the second floor.

The private room was in an excellent location, directly facing the auction platform below.

The entire auction house could be seen clearly from there.

The auction house was already packed, with no fewer than several hundred people present.

Representatives from the major families and factions of the Jia Ma Empire were all there, conversing quietly as they awaited the start of the auction.

"Sir, please rest here for now. The auction will begin shortly."

Miteer Tengshan personally poured Xiao Chen a cup of tea, his manner solicitous.

Fa Ma also stood at the side with a smile, his gaze occasionally sweeping over the pill box in Xiao Chen's hand, his eyes burning with desire.

Xiao Chen nodded and sat down in a chair.

Not long afterward, a woman in a qipao stepped onto the auction platform below.

She was the auction house's auctioneer.

After a brief opening speech, the woman began the day's auction.

"The first item is a mid-tier Profound-class combat skill, the Wind-Thunder Sword Art."

"This combat skill excels in speed. The sword strikes like wind and falls like thunder, with extraordinary power."

"The starting bid is five hundred thousand gold coins."

The moment the woman finished speaking, people below began placing bids.

"Five hundred and fifty thousand."

"Six hundred thousand."

"Six hundred and fifty thousand."

The price continued to rise until it was finally sold for one million two hundred thousand gold coins.

Xiao Chen sat in the private room, watching the auction below with a calm expression.

The auction continued, and several more items were brought out.

"Next, a high-tier Profound-class cultivation technique, the Azure Wood Art."

"This technique specializes in wood-attributed Dou Qi. After cultivation, it greatly increases the speed of Dou Qi recovery, making it suitable for prolonged combat."

"The starting bid is two million gold coins."

This time, even more people placed bids.

A high-tier Profound-class cultivation technique was already considered top-tier within the Jia Ma Empire, and every major family wanted it.

"Two million five hundred thousand."

"Three million."

"Three million five hundred thousand."

The price soared all the way up, and in the end, a middle-aged man bought it for six million gold coins.

Xiao Chen gave it a glance, then withdrew his gaze.

"Everyone, the next item is today's grand finale."

The entire venue fell silent.

Everyone knew that the final item was the main attraction of the auction.

The woman took a deep breath and said word by word, "A Tier 7 Medicinal Pill, the Instant Pill!"

"This pill can help Dou Emperor and Dou Zong experts recover their Dou Qi, with exceptional results."

"It is making its first appearance in the entire Jia Ma Empire."

The moment the woman finished speaking, the entire auction house erupted.

"A Tier 7 Medicinal Pill? How is that possible?"

"How could the Jia Ma Empire possibly have a Tier 7 Alchemist?"

"Even Pill King Gu He can only refine Tier 6 Medicinal Pills. Where did this Tier 7 Medicinal Pill come from?"

"It cannot be fake, can it?"

Doubts and discussion erupted at once.

The woman said nothing further and directly picked up a pill box from the jade tray beside her.

A rich medicinal fragrance instantly spread out, enveloping the entire auction house.

The fragrance was refreshing and invigorating. Just one breath of it made everyone feel clear-headed, while the Dou Qi in their bodies seemed eager to stir.

The entire venue fell silent again.

Everyone froze, utterly shocked.

They stared at the medicinal pill in the auctioneer's hand.

A wave of medicinal fragrance immediately rushed toward them.

"I now announce that the Tier 7 Medicinal Pill, the Instant Pill, will begin its auction."

"The starting price is ten million gold coins."

The moment the price of ten million was announced, everyone gasped sharply.

But it was a Tier 7 Medicinal Pill, after all. It was indeed worth that price.

"Twelve million."

"Twenty million."

"Twenty-three million."

The auction price climbed madly.

The major families, sects, and factions all fought desperately for it. This was a Tier 7 Medicinal Pill!

In all the years of the Jia Ma Empire, a medicinal pill of this grade had never appeared before.

If they missed this chance, they might never see one again in their lives.

"Fifty million."

An aged voice came from a private room. It was not loud, yet it clearly carried through the entire auction house.

The entire venue fell silent.

Fifty million gold coins was a terrifying figure.

Most people present could not produce that much money even if they sold everything they owned.

Everyone looked toward that private room, wanting to see who had placed the bid.

Xiao Chen also followed the voice with his gaze.

Several people sat in that private room. At their head was an old man with graying hair, a stern face, and a formidable aura around him.

Jia Xingtian.

The ancestor of the Jia Ma Imperial Family, a Dou Emperor-level expert.

Within the Jia Ma Empire, no one could rival his status.

"Fifty million. Is there anyone offering more?"

The auctioneer swept her gaze across the room, her voice trembling slightly.

Fifty million gold coins had already exceeded her expectations.

"Fifty-five million."

A voice came from another private room.

It belonged to a broad-built old man with sharp eyes and a powerful aura.

Elder Lei of the Mite'er Family, a Dou Wang-level expert.

Jia Xingtian frowned and spoke again. "Sixty million."

Elder Lei gritted his teeth, wanting to raise the bid, but after hesitating for a moment, he gave up.

Sixty million gold coins was simply too high.

Even as an elder of the Mite'er Family, he could not come up with that much money.

"Sixty-five million."

Another voice rang out.

This time, it was Fa Ma bidding.

He was the president of the Alchemist Guild and possessed considerable wealth. He could afford sixty-five million gold coins.

Jia Xingtian glanced at Fa Ma and said indifferently, "Seventy million."

Fa Ma's expression changed. He opened his mouth, intending to increase the bid, but in the end, he merely shook his head.

He could afford seventy million gold coins, but it was not worth bankrupting himself for a single pill.

"Seventy million. Is there anyone offering more?"

The auctioneer looked around the venue, but no one bid again.

"Seventy million, sold!"

"Congratulations to Elder Jia for obtaining the Tier 7 Medicinal Pill, the Instant Pill!"

The auction hammer fell, and applause broke out across the venue.

Those who had failed to obtain it wore looks of regret.

But seventy million gold coins was not a sum just anyone could produce.

After the auction ended, Xiao Chen came to the backstage area.

Miteer Tengshan and Fa Ma were already waiting there.

When they saw Xiao Chen enter, the two hurriedly stepped forward to greet him.

"Sir, these are your auction proceeds."

Miteer Tengshan respectfully offered a purple-gold card with both hands.