Twenty-Two Billion, Buying on Credit?

"Hm?" Gu Yue Na did not quite understand and looked at Yun Ze as if asking what he meant. Noticing her gaze, Yun Ze looked up at her. "There are only five pills. What do you think those who fail to obtain one will do?"

"Those who fail to obtain one..." Gu Yue Na lowered her head and thought for a moment before testing the waters. "Either they'll rob the people who got them, or they'll come to us to have more refined."

As she said that, Gu Yue Na suddenly felt enlightened and quickly caught on, her voice rising slightly.

"You want to use the Hundred Year Longevity Pill to attract those councilors or top experts to us, then win them over?"

Yun Ze smiled faintly, shifted his gaze away, and continued reading his book. "More or less."

"The next Federation Election will be in four years. Our goal in this election is to secure at least ten council seats and strive to get Di Tian, Bear Lord, and Bi Ji into the presidium. To achieve that, we'll need support from the military and certain politicians."

"And the Hundred Year Longevity Pill is the key to Dragon Phoenix Hall gaining their support."

"How can you be sure these people will support us just for a longevity pill?" Gu Yue Na could not help asking.

"The temptation of a longer lifespan is far greater to humans than you imagine," Yun Ze said meaningfully.

As the two spoke, the price changed again. VIP Room 5 bid fifteen billion.

Gu Ming was equally determined to obtain this longevity pill and immediately raised the bid by one billion. After all, they enjoyed a twenty-percent discount, so twelve billion was still acceptable.

Inside VIP Room 7, Yue Zhengen's brows were tightly furrowed, and his expression was unpleasant. The price of this pill had risen far beyond expectations.

"Father, what do we do now?" Le Zhengming stepped forward and asked anxiously. They had only prepared fifteen billion in funds.

After hesitating for a moment, Yue Zhengen said in a deep voice, "Bid twenty billion."

"But..." Le Zhengming wanted to say something, but Yue Zhengen raised a hand and cut him off.

"With my standing, it won't be a problem to owe five billion for now. Secure the pill first; we can pay the money later," Yue Zhengen said.

The Yue Family's businesses spanned the southern part of the continent. They could definitely produce twenty billion, but they needed some time.

"VIP Room 7 bids twenty billion!" Wan Wan's throat was dry, and she was nearly unable to speak.

The entire venue erupted. Everyone looked toward VIP Room 7, while those watching the livestream were stunned as well. Twenty billion? Qian Gu Dong Feng, Zang Xin, Yun Ming, Gu Ming, and the others all frowned. Raising the price directly from fifteen billion to twenty billion was a bold move, and it showed VIP Room 7's determination to obtain the first pill at all costs.

No one followed the bid even after Wan Wan called out for the first time. Some were hesitating over whether to continue bidding.

"VIP Room 7 bids twenty billion. Does any guest have a higher bid?" Wan Wan asked in as calm a tone as she could manage.

The entire venue fell silent. The price was too high. One or two people among the VIP seats could afford to follow, but they wavered, locked in complicated internal struggles.

In the end, someone gritted their teeth and pressed the bidding button.

"VIP No. 92 bids twenty-one billion."

The next moment, Wan Wan's voice rang out again. "VIP Room 7 bids twenty-one billion."

VIP No. 92 was unwilling to accept this and pressed the button again. The next moment, VIP Room 7 bid twenty-two billion.

This time, he did not continue. He understood that even if he raised the price again, VIP Room 7 would keep following.

"Twenty-two billion, second call. Are there any guests with a higher bid?" Wan Wan had already made the second call.

The entire venue was silent. The other VIP rooms had also fallen quiet. Some of them certainly had the means to continue, but after weighing their options, they chose to give up.

"Twenty-two billion, third call." Wan Wan's arm trembled slightly as she struck the gavel. "Congratulations to VIP Room 7 for obtaining the first Hundred Year Longevity Pill."

Golden light flickered throughout the venue as the lights converged on the window of VIP Room 7. The Soul Guidance Screen displayed the words, "Congratulations to VIP Room 7."

Inside VIP Room 7, Yue Zhengen finally let out a breath of relief. He had been tense just now, afraid that someone else would continue bidding.

"Come with me." Yue Zhengen's voice was clearly excited as he quickly left the VIP room.

"Please take a short break. Once Lord Yun Tian and the guest from VIP Room 7 have completed their transaction, the auction will continue," Wan Wan said.

Di Tian picked up the pill from the auction platform and left the auction hall with Wan Wan, heading backstage.

This pill was far too precious. To avoid any accidents, each pill would be traded immediately after it was auctioned. Furthermore, Dragon Phoenix Hall would personally send someone to conduct the transaction, while the auction house would not act as an intermediary. They simply could not bear that responsibility and did not dare to take it on.

Backstage, inside a luxurious room.

Of the people Yue Zhengen had brought with him, only Le Zhengming entered the room. The others waited outside.

Di Tian gave Yue Zhengen a deep look. This man was also a Limit Douluo. Though his strength was inferior to Di Tian's, the gap was not great.

"This is the Hundred Year Longevity Pill. You'd better take it on the spot, so we can ensure that the pill is genuine." Di Tian handed over the pill.

Yue Zhengen also gave Di Tian a deep look. The pressure Di Tian gave him was even slightly greater than that of his father.

He accepted the pill from Di Tian and opened it. The fragrance of the pill made his entire body feel refreshed, stirring an intense urge to swallow it.

After replacing the cap on the bottle, he shook his head. "There's no need. I'll take this pill with me directly."

"With Your Excellency's strength, you probably would not try to pass off a fake as genuine. And even if you did, my Southern Legion has the ability to seek justice, so I'm not worried about receiving a fake pill."

His words were filled with confidence and domineering authority. Put bluntly, if anyone dared deceive him, they would have to face the fury of the entire Southern Legion. Di Tian was unconcerned and took out a savings card of the Federation's highest specification. "Begin the transfer."

This savings card had neither a transfer limit nor a storage limit. The auction house had specially applied for it on behalf of Dragon Phoenix Hall precisely to make transactions more convenient.

There was a specialized transfer device in the room. They only needed to insert both cards at the same time to begin the transfer.

At the mention of the transfer, embarrassment flashed across Yue Zhengen's face, and he gave a light cough.

Le Zhengming consciously stepped forward and said politely, "My Lord, we have currently prepared only fifteen billion Federal Currency. Could we transfer that amount to you first and send the remaining seven billion later?"

Seeing Di Tian's expression darken, Le Zhengming hurriedly added, "Rest assured, we will never default on the debt. Three days—we will definitely pay the remaining balance within three days."

"We are the Sacred Angel Family of the Southern Legion. We have always kept our word and would never default on a debt."

"Lord Yun Tian, Angel Crown's family is the largest family in the south. They are renowned for their integrity and have never breached their word."

The person in charge of the auction house spoke respectfully, afraid of offending either side because of the other.