Chapter 109: Hot Pursuit!

"One hundred million?"

Jiang Feng's pupils suddenly contracted when he heard the price from the Tian Zi San Hao Box.

He leaned against the chair back, his fingertips unconsciously rubbing the armrest, and the words of Xuan Yuan Zhenren from back then flashed through his mind.

Master had said that we are now in the End of the Dharma era, Spiritual Energy is depleted, cultivators have long gone into hiding, and only the martial practitioners' legacy remains in the world.

And treasures like Langhuan Jade, being heavenly materials and earthly treasures, are valued by no one except cultivators.

This Langhuan Jade is a supreme treasure recorded on a fragmentary copy that Xuan Yuan Zhenren happened upon in his youth.

It is rumored to nurture the Divine Soul and aid in breaking through cultivation bottlenecks.

But to a martial practitioner, it is merely a hard black stone.

Now, someone actually competes with him for it and raises the price without hesitation?

Could the other party be a legendary cultivator?

Jiang Feng's gaze locked tightly on the wooden door of the Tian Zi San Hao Box.

That aura capable of suppressing Kun Long seemed a bit clearer.

The Kun Long inside him not only remained calm, but curled into a ball, as if fearing something.

He suddenly felt that, compared to the Langhuan Jade, uncovering the identity of the person inside the box was more important.

After all, the Kun Long issue is the key to his descending the mountain.

And this person might be able to help him completely resolve the Kun Long?

However, based solely on the current information, Jiang Feng still cannot make a judgment.

He also worries that the other party is just playing around, or... that the Langhuan Jade is the very item he put up for auction?

So, Jiang Feng shouted toward the outside once more, "Two hundred million."

"Three hundred million."

As Jiang Feng's voice faded, the cool female voice from the Tian Zi San Hao Box sounded again.

"Sss."

The whole venue inhaled a gasp of cold air, and even Su Qing was stunned for three seconds before reacting.

"Tian Zi San Hao Box bids three hundred million! Three hundred million each! Any higher?"

The discussion downstairs erupted completely.

"Crazy! Three hundred million for a broken stone? Are the two VIPs in the box both idiots?"

"Who on earth is Tian Zi San Hao? They actually clash with Tian Zi Yi Hao!"

"I think it's a shill, right? Yitian Pavilion is deliberately inflating the price!"

"Interesting."

Jiang Feng gave a faint cold smile and said nothing more.

Li Lao, sitting beside him, leaned in and whispered.

"Mr. Jiang, what exactly is this stone? If you truly want it, I can have the lot withdrawn right now. Royal Diamond Members have priority to halt the auction; no one dares object!"

Although Li Lao does not recognize Langhuan Jade, he knows Jiang Feng would not act without purpose.

So he is also willing to give Jiang Feng this face.

But Jiang Feng shook his head, a hint of a profound smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.

"No need to withdraw; since the other side bid higher, give it to them. Li Lao, please still trouble yourself to investigate their identity; as for the subsequent Bone-forging Pill, I guarantee a steady supply."

Those words made Li Lao's breathing suddenly rapid.

It should be noted that, although Bone-forging Pills are not as valuable as these treasures on their own, they are a necessity for every martial practitioner.

Especially Jiang Feng's Bone-forging Pills, those are premium!

If this supply continues endlessly, for Yitian Pavilion it would be an inexhaustible gold mine!

"Rest assured, even if he is a person of the Chief Pavilion Master, I will definitely uncover his background!"

Su Qing, seeing Jiang Feng did not raise the price again, waited a few seconds and finally raised the auction gavel.

"Three hundred million, second time! Three hundred million, third time! Sold! Congratulations to the VIP of Box No. 3, who won this stone!"

Jiang Feng's gaze still lingered toward the direction of the Tian Zi San Hao Box.

He had a premonition that he and the person inside the box would meet again sooner or later.

An item thought to go unsold fetched such a high price; Su Qing was clearly delighted, her bright smile shining as she looked at the crowd.

"Next, the item we are about to auction is truly a boon for all martial practitioners below Grandmaster level. Supreme Bone-forging Pill!"

As her words fell, staff pushed a tray covered with black velvet onto the stage, holding ten crystal-clear jade bottles.

A strong scent of medicine spread through the speakers across the venue, invigorating anyone who inhaled it.

"All distinguished guests should know that Bone-forging Pills can reshape a martial practitioner's tendons and bones, assisting in breaking through realms, and these ten are Supreme Bone-forging Pills."

"Their medicine power is three times that of ordinary Bone-forging Pills; for martial practitioners below Grandmaster, consumption can raise breakthrough success rate by fifty percent!"

Su Qing lifted a jade bottle and displayed it to the whole audience.

"All ten will be auctioned together, starting price one hundred million, each raise not less than ten million; now, bidding begins!"

"Boom!"

Those words made the hall instantly boil!

Those who had previously mocked Jiang Feng for buying the stone now all stood up, eyes fixed on the jade bottles on the stage.

Which martial practitioner below Grandmaster does not want to breakthrough?

Supreme Bone-forging Pills that raise success rate by fifty percent are literally lifesaving treasures!

"One hundred fifty million!"

Lin Wenbo was the first to raise his paddle; having missed out on the Red Silk Sword earlier, his eyes were now red.

"My dad has been stuck at Eighth Grade Martial Artist for three years; I want this pill!"

"Two hundred million!"

Duan Jian followed closely, his tone urgent: "I'm only missing this item to break through Grandmaster; let's see who dares to block me!"

"Two hundred fifty million!"

Prince Zigu, who previously failed to snatch the Red Silk Sword, also raised his sign, his voice trembling.

"If my wife finds out there's a Supreme Bone-forging Pill, she'll surely scold me for being unambitious! I'll pay two hundred fifty million!"

"Three hundred million!"

An elderly man in a grey Mao suit suddenly raised a sign; it was Chairman Zhao Shanhe of the Provincial Capital Martial Hall Alliance.

"All several hall masters in my Martial Hall Alliance are stuck at a bottleneck and urgently need this pill; I ask everyone to give me some face!"

"I'll pay three hundred fifty million."

Lin Wenbo, unwilling to accept, raised his offer again.

"Chairman Zhao, Family Head is old and can't wait!"

"Four hundred million!"

Zhao Shanhe matched the price without hesitation.

"Hall heritage is even more important, Young Master Lin, do you really intend to go against my Martial Hall Alliance?"

The atmosphere in the venue ignited completely, with price‑raising voices rising and falling.

The price shot up like a rocket, and in no time it broke past five hundred million.

Nie Qianxue sat beside, staring dumbfounded.

She never expected that the single Elixir Jiang Feng casually gave her could be so expensive?

Unavoidably, her gaze toward Jiang Feng grew ever more tender.

She knows that what she owes Jiang Feng keeps increasing.

Li Lao sat beside, laughing with his eyes squinting.

He had long known the Supreme Bone-forging Pill would be popular, but never expected it to be this explosive!

This not only can bring Yitian Pavilion huge profits, but also, by using Jiang Feng's Elixir, attract more martial artists; it's simply a win‑win!

Su Qing stood on the stage, watching the continuously rising price, her smile growing ever brighter.

"The current bid has already reached five hundred fifty million! Any higher? Five hundred fifty million, once!"

"Six hundred million!"

At that moment, someone in Box No. 5 downstairs suddenly raised a sign; it was a man in a black trench coat.

"My master wants it, everyone else don't follow."

When those words were spoken, the whole venue fell silent for a few moments.

Because everyone knows who the owner of Box No. 5 is.

Throughout Jiangnan, hardly anyone dares to offend this person!

Lin Wenbo and Duan Jian exchanged a glance and both lowered their signs.

Only Zhao Shanhe was still hesitating; he clenched his teeth, just as he was about to raise his sign.

The man in black gave him a cold glance; the murderous intent in his eyes froze him instantly, and in the end he lowered his hand.

Seeing no one further raise the price, Su Qing lifted the gavel.

"Six hundred million, second time! Six hundred million, third time! Sold! Congratulations to this distinguished guest, who won ten Supreme Bone-forging Pills!"