Chapter 93: A Thousand Yang Yuan Pills, Su Xuan is Stunned! (3000 words, big chapter)
At this moment, what caught Su Xuan's attention were the high-grade medicinal pills that Lin Yan had previously consigned to the Wanjin Auction House.
Although they were only third-grade pills, they were quite remarkable in a place like Flame City.
Moreover, being able to produce so many pills at once surprised Su Xuan.
So, she wondered if there was a chance to make acquaintance with the person behind it.
If this person indeed had such ability, frequently supplying the auction house with so many pills for sale, it would benefit the Wanjin Auction House greatly.
Therefore, Su Xuan looked towards the elderly attendant nearby and directly voiced her thoughts.
"Old Qin, who is the gentleman or lady selling these? Are they still here?"
However, after searching around, the elderly attendant didn't find Lin Yan's figure. He shook his head at Su Xuan and replied, "Manager Su, that gentleman has already left."
Upon hearing this, a tinge of regret appeared on Su Xuan's delicate face. She sighed and said, "That's a pity. It would have been nice to meet him."
The elderly attendant quickly suggested, "Manager Su, the auction will open again tomorrow. When it ends, the gentleman will surely come again. How about I arrange for you to meet him then?"
Su Xuan smiled gently and nodded, "That would be great, Old Qin."
The elderly attendant waved his hands modestly, "No, no, this is what an old man like me should do."
Su Xuan and the woman in green soon walked away.
As for the other people around, watching the graceful figures of the two women leaving, they were also somewhat entranced.
When the woman in green was alone with Su Xuan, her frosty demeanor softened slightly. She glanced at Su Xuan and asked, "Aunt Su, what's so special about that person you mentioned earlier?"
Su Xuan smiled faintly and replied, "It's hard to say. But in my position, it's always necessary to make connections with capable individuals. I see potential in him. After all, being able to produce so many high-grade pills at once is not simple."
"At least, none of the factions in Flame City have such resources."
The woman in green nodded in agreement, "Indeed, in that case, it's necessary to establish a good relationship."
"Perhaps there will be business dealings in the future."
The woman in green continued, "However, someone who can refine so many pills must not be young. Perhaps they are an elder."
Su Xuan shook her head helplessly, "You, always focusing on such peculiar details."
The two quickly changed the subject.
Meanwhile, Lin Yan and Lin Dong returned to the inn.
They both resumed their respective cultivation.
After all, they would have a life-and-death battle with Wei Tong in two months.
Lin Yan wasn't particularly worried. Wei Tong had been somewhat inadequate in their previous encounter, and now with the Furious Buddha Lotus and the Flame Devouring Wave Ruler, dealing with him would be easy.
However, Lin Dong had a different perspective.
It wasn't that he didn't trust Lin Yan, but he felt responsible for causing this trouble and wanted to help as much as possible.
Moreover, he felt too reliant on Lin Yan and found it hard to accept.
So, he diligently practiced cultivation.
In the blink of an eye, a day passed quickly.
The next morning, along with the opening of the auction, Lin Yan and Lin Dong arrived at the Wanjin Auction House once again.
This time, they weren't there to buy anything.
Since they had consigned items for sale, they wanted to see how they fared to avoid any mistakes.
After paying the entrance fee, they entered the venue.
The auction began, and one item after another was presented on the stage.
The auctioneer continued to extol the virtues of the items, and the prices soared. Even the most ordinary items fetched prices ranging from five to fifty Yang Yuan Pills.
After observing for a while, Lin Yan and Lin Dong finally saw the batch of pills Lin Yan had consigned.
"The next item up for auction is from a master alchemist!"
"These pills may not have the ability to regenerate limbs, but they can heal wounds quickly and restore elemental energy. They are essential for martial practitioners who often travel. In critical moments, they can even turn the tide of a battle!"
The auctioneer praised Lin Yan's pills as he introduced them.
They had to make it sound appealing to generate interest among the bidders.
After the introduction, the auctioneer banged the gavel and declared, "Now, the auction begins! Since there are a considerable number of pills, they will be divided into five lots, each containing twenty pills."
"The starting bid is no less than one hundred Yang Yuan Pills. You may begin bidding."
As soon as bidding started, there was a stir in the auction house, and many interested martial practitioners began to bid.
"One hundred and ten Yang Yuan Pills!"
"I bid one hundred and twenty!"
"I bid one hundred and thirty!"
...
The bidding continued.
However, because the pills were divided into five lots, the bidding wasn't too intense at first.
Many were still testing the waters, and it wasn't until the price reached one hundred and fifty Yang Yuan Pills that the first lot was sold.
"Wow!"
"One hundred and fifty Yang Yuan Pills?"
Upon seeing the price, Lin Dong couldn't help but gasp. After all, they had brought only fifty Yang Yuan Pills with them, which was their earnings from the past few months.
But Lin Yan had just earned one hundred and fifty?
This drastic difference left Lin Dong dumbfounded.
It was the first time he realized how lucrative the profession of an alchemist could be!
"I bid one hundred and fifty!"
Soon, the second, third, and fourth lots were also sold.
As the auction progressed, the prices of the pills increased, especially for the later lots. Initially, many martial practitioners were hesitant to bid, but as more pills were sold, their eagerness grew.
The price of the fourth lot soared to one hundred and eighty Yang Yuan Pills.
This left Lin Dong feeling numb.
After a rough calculation, he realized that in just a short time, Lin Yan had earned close to seven hundred Yang Yuan Pills.
And there was still one lot left unsold.
"Ladies and gentlemen, if you're interested, now is the time to act. This is the last batch, and once it's gone, there won't be another chance."
"As I said before, these pills are very useful for martial practitioners who often travel. Many times, they can save lives."
With four lots already sold at good prices, the auctioneer encouraged the bidders further.
With the start of bidding for the fifth and final lot, the atmosphere became somewhat frantic.
"I bid one hundred and sixty Yang Yuan Pills!"
"I bid one hundred and eighty!"
"I bid two hundred and fifty!"
As soon as the bid of two hundred and fifty Yang Yuan Pills was made, the entire venue fell silent.
After all, while these pills were attractive, two hundred and fifty Yang Yuan Pills far exceeded the expectations of many.
As a result, many martial practitioners hesitated to bid further.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
With three strikes of the gavel from the auctioneer, the deal was sealed.
Even Su Xuan, sitting in the special seats, looked at the master who had bid on the pills with surprise. Clearly, even she hadn't expected the pills to fetch such a high price.
However, she smiled and said to the master who had made the purchase, "I didn't expect Master Yan to be so generous."
The master, named Yan, smiled back at Su Xuan and replied, "I couldn't help it. I'm quite interested in these pills. This is the last batch, and I didn't want to miss out."
Su Xuan nodded in agreement and then asked, "Since you're so interested, would you like to meet the gentleman who sold these pills?"
Su Xuan smiled and said, "I've already made arrangements for that."
"When the gentleman comes to collect the Yang Yuan Pills, someone will escort him to meet us. I'm quite curious about the person who can produce so many pills."
Upon hearing this, Yan's interest was piqued.
He smiled at Su Xuan and replied, "Oh? Manager Su, you've already made arrangements? That's great! I'm also quite interested."
"Let's wait and see. Hopefully, I'll get to see the magnificence of this generous gentleman soon."
With a smile, Yan's eyes were full of anticipation.
(End of the chapter)