Ultimate Village Doctor

Chapter Three Hundred and Seventy-One

One hundred million!

My God!

The crowd below boiled over. Was it necessary to be this crazy? A small city-level auction actually reached the sky-high price of one hundred million, and this wasn't even the finale item. Those who didn't know might think they were participating in a Sotheby's or Christie's major autumn auction.

Even Bai Susu was startled.

Although she knew that Magic Artifacts were very precious, she had not expected one to be auctioned for one hundred million.

This bracelet was obviously coarsely crafted and not nearly as fine as the Sea Pearl Bracelet that Long Xiaoshan had given to her. If even this Jade Bead Bracelet could fetch one hundred million, then how much was her Sea Pearl Bracelet worth—three hundred million, or five hundred million? Thinking about this made her heart tremble.

Although she was not a person who coveted wealth.

Neither was she a woman who feigned high-mindedness. When a man presents you with something worth several hundred million, any woman's heart would have a strong reaction, wouldn't it?

Power and wealth have always been the best aphrodisiacs.

Moreover, this young man was so handsome, so strong, so domineering.

On the other side, Zhao Xiaoqiao, who was standing in the darkness ensuring the safety of the venue, was also shocked.

She raised her wrist, caressing her Jade Bead Bracelet, and stuck out her tongue in secret. That rascal Long Xiaoshan had given her such a valuable bracelet—a whole one hundred million. Although she too came from an extraordinary background, she could not produce one hundred million if asked.

After all, she worked for the state, and it wasn't possible for her to have such a huge reward.

"You have some conscience at least, but don't expect me to be grateful to you. At most, I won't hold against you the fact that you kissed me and spanked me," Zhao Xiaoqiao stuck out her tongue, then hummed a little arrogantly.

"One hundred million, once. One hundred million, twice. One hundred million, three times. Sold!"

The person who bought the Magic Artifact was neither from the Tang Family nor from Yunjue Temple, but a person wearing Miao Frontier attire with their face covered, and it was a woman. Her figure was particularly attractive, her chest so large that it stretched her clothes out of shape, which was surprising because one wouldn't expect such a woman to have so much money.

However, this woman had a very cold aura.

So everyone simply speculated, and nobody tried to pry.

Because the Miao Frontier was known for its Wizards skilled in controlling poisonous insects, and people from that place were not to be trifled with.

After the transaction for the Magic Artifact was completed, the woman quickly wore the artifact on her wrist, and her eyes showed a hint of joy; it seemed she was very satisfied with the Magic Artifact.

Bai Susu calmed her thoughts.

She continued to host the auction, saying, "Next, the third auction item."

The atmosphere was already heated.

Though the auction was small, it had nothing but quality items, whether it be the Black Jade Intermittent Ointment or the Defense Artifacts which were rare in the market. This made everyone look forward to the upcoming auction items even more.

Bai Susu unveiled the red cloth.

The third auction item was, astonishingly, medicinal pills, placed within a Jade Vial.

Bai Susu said, "This auction item is called the 'Heavenly King Life-saving Pill.' No matter what ailment you have, even if it is terminal cancer, this Heavenly King Life-saving Pill can extend your life by three years. For common diseases, it serves as an instant cure. Due to its rarity, there is only one of these Elixir Pills. The starting bid is three million, with each increment no less than one hundred thousand."

Quite a few people muttered under their breath that the Alchemist must be a fan of novels, or someone who struggled with coming up with names, always using names from Elixir Pills found in novels.

But many more were intensely interested in this Elixir Pill. With the miracle of the Black Jade Intermittent Ointment preceding it, everyone's trust in Bai's Medicinal Materials had obviously increased.

Several members of the Tang Family lit up, as Tang Xiao stared at that Elixir Pill and stated decisively, "Secure it."

The bidding quickly began.

The price broke ten million in an instant. This life-saving Elixir Pill was undeniably more attractive than the Black Jade Intermittent Ointment, since the ointment was only effective for fractures, but this Elixir Pill was effective for any disease.

What made everyone even more eager to compete was that this was a unique item, unlike the others, which had five portions each.

"One billion!" Suddenly, another voice overpowered all others.

It was another bid of one billion.

And this time, it came even faster than before; just as the price had barely exceeded ten million, someone brazenly threw out a billion.

Instantly, almost everyone was left speechless.

Moreover, the bidder was the Tang Family, and even more people backed off.

Clearly, the Tang Family had demonstrated an intense craving this time, otherwise, they wouldn't have started with a billion. Before, even when the Magic Artifact appeared, the Tang Family hadn't been this eager, which indicated that anybody stepping up now would be offending the Tang Family.

"One billion, once; one billion, twice."

Just as Bai Susu was counting, and everyone thought that the Elixir Pills would be sold to the Tang Family,

a grating voice rang out, "One billion and ten million."

Everyone looked over, and the one who had spoken was none other than Tie Qiong of the Iron Palm Gang, recognized by his white hair and suit.

This bid was clearly a provocation towards the Tang Family, otherwise, he wouldn't have just added ten million.

It made several people from the Tang Family's expressions darken as they immediately placed another bid, "One billion and one hundred million."

"Add ten million," Tie Qiong persisted.

Tang Xiao said coldly, "Two billion."

"Add ten million."

"Three billion!"

"Add ten million!"

"Are they crazy? You can't just play with money like this."

Many people were frightened by this alarming bidding method. Bidding in the units of billions, those considered wealthy thought they had enough money, but compared to these real Noble Families, they felt as poor as beggars.

Even Bai Susu couldn't maintain her composure; this was clearly not an ordinary auction anymore.

No matter how valuable the Elixir Pills were, they could never be this expensive. Only Xiaoshan remained calm; he knew why the Tang Family would quote such a high price. For someone in need, these Elixir Pills were priceless. He had learned from Yu Cheng that a Grandmaster of the Tang Family had been seriously injured. The Tang Family's desperate attempt to buy these Elixir Pills was probably meant for treating the Grandmaster. The Iron Palm Gang clearly knew this information and naturally aimed to prevent the Tang Family from succeeding, and they were doing so by using such a nauseating method—always adding just ten million.

However, Xiaoshan couldn't wait for them to fight it out; the more fiercely they battled, the more it played into his favor.

After all, the money would end up with him.

Tang Xiao said coldly, "Five billion. If you bid again, the item is yours."

Five billion was not the limit for the Tang Family.

But Tang Xiao couldn't spend an unlimited amount of money; after all, the efficacy of the Elixir Pills had yet to be verified. Moreover, the most important item of the auction, the Two-hundred-year-old Snow Lotus, had yet to come.

If they spent all their money here, they wouldn't be able to bid for the Snow Lotus.

"Haha, since Young Master Tang is determined to have it, I'll let you have the Elixir Pills," said Tie Qiong, sounding nonchalant.

When it came to money, the Iron Palm Gang might not necessarily lose to the Tang Family.

But Tie Qiong's aim, just like the Tang Family's, was to compete for the Snow Lotus, so in the end, he gave up. However, irritating the Tang Family into spending several billion more was worth it for him.

After the five billion was transferred on the spot,

the Heavenly King Life-saving Pill was delivered into the hands of the Tang Family.

Tang Xiao couldn't wait to open the vial and take a sniff. Your next chapter awaits on My Virtual Library Empire

A stream of Pure Qi surged into his body, brightening his eyes. If this Elixir Pill truly worked on their elder, his venture outside would be a great achievement, and the five billion spent would be worthwhile.