[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-beautiful-ceo-s-top-martial-expert":3,"chapter-beautiful-ceo-s-top-martial-expert-beautiful-ceo-s-top-martial-expert-chapter-451":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Beautiful CEO’s Top Martial Expert",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},942119,1236,"Chapter 451 - 451 449 Competing for the Pill Furnace","beautiful-ceo-s-top-martial-expert-chapter-451",451,"\u003Cp>451: Chapter 449: Competing for the Pill Furnace 451: Chapter 449: Competing for the Pill Furnace “Young Master Feng, you’re here too, welcome!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Fang, the person in charge of the antique convention, hurriedly approached the young man as he appeared, calling out with a similarly flattering and respectful tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m just here to buy something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I heard that a Pill Furnace will be featured tonight, is that right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Shaoqing spoke with a gloomy expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, it’s something I stumbled upon a few years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, I brought it out specially to liven up the event,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Fang said with a fawning smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a distance, Xiao Yifeng took in their conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the words ‘Pill Furnace’, his pupils sharpened, and a hint of brilliance flashed in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bring it out for me to see,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Shaoqing commanded in a deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Certainly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Fang nodded and gestured to a subordinate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quickly, two men in black approached, carrying a large box and placing it on a table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, Boss Fang opened the box, revealing a pitch-black cauldron in front of everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cauldron had three legs and was entirely black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Engraved around the cauldron were various profound and complex patterns, emitting an aura of ancient simplicity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first glance, it was clearly not ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, this was the Pill Furnace Boss Fang had mentioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the Pill Furnace appeared, it instantly became the focus of everyone at the antique convention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some antique collectors, upon seeing the Pill Furnace, had their eyes glinting with excitement and immediately approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Xiao Yifeng first saw the Pill Furnace, a ray of sharp light burst from his eyes, followed by a smile that crept up on the corners of his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yifeng had initially thought he might leave empty-handed this time, but unexpectedly, there was a pleasant surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With one look, he knew the quality of this Pill Furnace was exceptional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, with his “perspective eye,” Xiao Yifeng noticed that the Pill Furnace contained a trace of spirituality, suggesting that it could very well be a Spiritual Artifact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it truly were a Spiritual Artifact, then he would have struck gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this Spiritual Artifact Pill Furnace, his Alchemy would surely be twice as effective with half the effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Shaoqing also had his eyes sparkling as he looked at the Pill Furnace, then glanced towards a bald hunchbacked man nearby, who nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ladies and gentlemen, I have obtained this Pill Furnace quite by accident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the personal verification of several experts, this Pill Furnace is at least thousands of years old and made of special materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s certainly not an ordinary trinket but a highly collectible and researchable antique,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today, I’ve organized this antique convention, inviting numerous esteemed collectors and those fond of antiques to attend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I intend to offer this treasure to enhance the event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoever offers the highest price today can take this precious Pill Furnace home.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Fang walked in front of the Pill Furnace and addressed the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ten million, I’m taking the Pill Furnace!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Shaoqing declared without hesitation, emanating a cold aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Feng Shaoqing speak, many at the venue who originally planned to secure the extremely valuable Pill Furnace backed down one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t that they couldn’t offer a price higher than ten million; rather, it was because Feng Shaoqing’s identity was extraordinary, and they couldn’t afford to offend him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since Young Master Feng wants this Pill Furnace, then…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Feng Shaoqing’s bid, Boss Fang’s lips twitched slightly, his heart aching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had appraised the Pill Furnace to be worth at least several hundred million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected Feng Shaoqing to take an interest in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And due to his exceptional status, his bid deterred everyone from raising the price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Feng Shaoqing’s identity meant that selling the Pill Furnace for only ten million was somewhat painful for Boss Fang, he was without choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, just as Boss Fang was about to announce that the Pill Furnace would go to Feng Shaoqing, an abrupt voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One hundred million, I’ll take the Pill Furnace!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yifeng stood up and spoke indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Xiao Yifeng spoke, the crowd burst into a flurry of discussion, sensing a dramatic turn of events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them was an untouchable figure in Jiang Province; the other was someone even the young master of the formidable Qian Corporation had to address as Boss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The identities of these two individuals were likely the highest at the antique convention, and now both had their sights set on the Pill Furnace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, with the man’s intent to bid one billion, it was obvious that he was determined to win the Pill Furnace at all costs—sparks were bound to fly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yifeng suddenly spoke up, and Feng Shaoqing, dressed in black with a sullen face, looked rather displeased, his gaze turning icy as he swept it toward Xiao Yifeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who are you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dare to compete with me for objects in Jiang Province?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Shaoqing said with a cold sneer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t he just say that whoever offers the highest bid could have the Pill Furnace?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could this be considered stealing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yifeng replied unconcernedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Fang looked somewhat embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected these two to cross paths and put him in the middle of a tough spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss, you’re right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Duoduo also nodded, looking at Xiao Yifeng and said, “Boss, are you short on cash?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you want me to lend you a few billion?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not your boss, and I don’t need your money.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yifeng curled his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Two billion!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Shaoqing shouted again with an icy stare at Xiao Yifeng, his eyes filled with veiled threats and warnings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Xiao Yifeng completely ignored the other’s threats and warnings, and without even blinking an eye, he said, “Five billion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Shaoqing’s face turned extremely unsightly upon hearing Xiao Yifeng speak again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone at the antique convention was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the attendees were wealthy, but not all were willing to effortlessly put up five billion on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Qian Duoduo and Qin Wanting were somewhat astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Tang Shengyi, his eyes flickered with uncertainty as he looked at the Pill Furnace, pondering something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve decided on this Pill Furnace; no matter who else wants it, it’s out of the question!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yifeng stepped forward, his face emotionless and his voice cold and domineering as he proclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheer audacity of Xiao Yifeng’s tone was astonishing, leaving onlookers awestruck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Feng Shaoqing, his expression became extremely unsightly, his face overcast, as he radiated a fearsome aura, and his eyes gleamed with a cold and predatory glint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the bald, hunched man standing beside Feng Shaoqing signaled him, and the explosive aura around the latter was repressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re quite something!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Shaoqing, his voice cold and cutting, spit out three words before turning and leaving the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the departure of Feng Shaoqing and his entourage, the Pill Furnace naturally ended up in Xiao Yifeng’s possession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it cost him five billion, Xiao Yifeng felt it was well worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, money was not important to him, not nearly as obtaining a Pill Furnace of exceptional quality—and if it turned out to be a Spiritual Artifact, then the five billion he spent was definitely a huge bargain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, Xiao Yifeng took out his Purple Card and handed it to Boss Fang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Swipe it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Purple Card, Boss Fang’s eyes flashed with a hint of astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Purple Card!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people in the audience, each with significant status, recognized the Purple Card, and their eyes were filled with shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This card was not something just anyone could possess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an emblem of some of the top elites in the West, and now it turned out that Xiao Yifeng owned one, revealing his extraordinary identity.\u003C\u002Fp>",1317,"2026-06-03T07:10:13.926Z","2026-06-03T07:10:18.225Z",1,"novelbin.me","62789c1cdba82ba45837e7a854e9037aaea44aa89e0fa5720d6438b9f7bc1176","beautiful-ceo-s-top-martial-expert-chapter-452","beautiful-ceo-s-top-martial-expert-chapter-200",2367,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeautiful-ceo-s-top-martial-expert-cover.jpg"]