"Yuqi, this is a wonderful opportunity. You can prepare soup with the Mind-enhancing Powder and deliver it to Old Master. It will benefit his health and also enhance his public image," her best friend suggested.
Cheng Yuqi indeed valued the treasure, but the competition from other buyers was fierce. Despite bidding multiple times, she failed to secure it. Finally, she made a bold decision and pressed the button to increase the price by 1 million yuan.
An immediate hush fell over the room.
[2.5 million going once!]
[2.5 million going twice!]
[2.5 million going thrice! Sold! Congratulations to the buyer of Room 19 for acquiring one bottle of Mind-enhancing Powder!]
Tang Nan was taken aback by the unexpectedly high price. "Yuanyuan, can you spare me some when you make the heart-strengthening pills?"
Fang Yuan looked at her friend curiously. "You know how to make them?"
Tang Nan replied, "You can make them for me!"
....
With the prized treasure in her possession, Cheng Yuqi embraced her best friend for a long moment. As the subsequent items were all porcelain-related, which didn't capture her interest, she decided to leave early and head home to prepare the soup.
By the time the final item was presented, two hours had passed.
"Master Bo, the heart-strengthening grass is up for auction," Mu Qing announced.
Upon Mu Qing's statement, the center of the stage elevated, revealing a large glass jar containing six vibrant green plants immersed in water.
[The starting price is 1 million yuan.]
Aware of Master Bo's determination to acquire this item, Mu Qing pressed the button, initiating the bidding at 1 million yuan.
The other private rooms were taken aback by the escalating bids. They also increased the price by one million yuan, clearly demonstrating their strong desire to obtain the Heart-Strengthening Grass.
However, the competition was fierce, and the other private rooms were not giving up easily.
[2.5 million!]
[3 million!]
[3.5 million!]
[4 million!]
Tang Nan turned to Cheng Yuqi and asked, "Yuanyuan, how much are we willing to increase?"
Cheng Yuqi replied, "One million."
Tang Nan pressed the button, raising the total bid to 5 million yuan!
The entire venue erupted in astonishment. Five million yuan was not the price for all six stalks of Heart-Strengthening Grass, but merely for a single stalk! The total value of all six stalks amounted to 30 million yuan!
The other private rooms hesitated, unsure whether to continue the bidding. Just when Tang Nan thought they had a chance at securing the Heart-Strengthening Grass…
Private room 1 displayed another bold number—6 million!
This unexpected turn left everyone even more stunned!
Fang Yuan and Tang Nan hadn't anticipated such fierce competition from private room 1. Nevertheless, they decided to make another bid.
[Room 2, 7 million!]
[Room 1, 8 million!]
[Room 3, 9 million!]
[Room 1, 10 million!]
....
The venue fell into a tense silence as the bidding between the two prominent private rooms continued.
"Tang Nan, we can't afford to bid any higher. One stalk of Heart-Strengthening Grass can only produce one heart-strengthening pill, which can be sold for 10 million yuan," Tang Nan advised, feeling the weight of the situation. "It seems like someone of great importance is present today, and we can't afford to offend them."
"But the Heart-Strengthening Grass can save Grandma Fang's life," Fang Yuan insisted, raising the bid by another million. "I must acquire it today."
"Yuanyuan…"
[Room 3, 11 million!]
The tension in the venue escalated. It was beyond belief that a single stalk of Heart-Strengthening Grass could fetch such a high price—11 million yuan! Private room 2's owner was incredibly wealthy.
"Master Bo…" Mu Qing, surprised by the fierce competition, advised, "Are you still willing to continue? The price has already exceeded the value of the medicine itself."
"Yes," replied Master Bo with cold eyes and a cold voice. "Open the gap."
"Understood!" Mu Qing pressed the 1 million button three times.
[Room 1, 14 million!]
Tang Nan expressed frustration upon hearing the system's announcement. "This is outrageous! Who is in private room 1? They are just snatching the herbs from us. Such extravagant spending!"
14 million yuan for one stalk, and a staggering 84 million yuan for all six stalks… These sums were beyond the reach of ordinary wealthy individuals.
[Room 2, 15 million] Fang Yuan pressed the button again.
Tang Nan looked at her with surprise. "Yuanyuan, are you still bidding?!"
The total price for all six stalks had already reached 90 million yuan. Even if they were able to produce and sell six heart-strengthening pills, they would only recover 60 million yuan, resulting in a 30 million yuan loss!
At this moment, Bo Yi's phone rang. It was Wen Qiusheng, the man who was taking care of his grandpa.
"Young Master Yi, bad news! After Old Master drank the soup from Lady Yuqi, he suddenly had a high fever. The doctor said that Old Master's condition has worsened and he is in the emergency room right now. Please, come to the hospital!"
Bo Yi narrowed his eyes and said unhappily, "What did she put in the soup?"
Butler Wen said, "It is a tonic that is good for the heart…"
"You just stand there and watch?"
"I can't do anything about it. Old Master was so happy to see her here. He drank all of it without listening to me…"