Chapter 31: Jiang Luoli's Scheme, Snake King Blood Can Grant Longevity!

"Steward, go quickly and buy these medicinal materials back!"

"Also, collect a batch of Strange Fruit at a high price; I have great use for them!"

Inside Ginkgo Villa, Jiang Luoli had finished washing up and regained the temperament of the eldest miss of the Changsheng Group. At this moment, she coldly watched the clothes she had worn back being thrown into the fire pit and gave instructions to the steward beside her.

After speaking, she took out a list she had prepared while bathing and handed it to the steward, "Remember, the faster this matter is done, the better. Do not delay time because of high costs or anything else."

"Yes, Miss!"

The steward took the list and glanced at it a few times. He found that he recognized the words on it, but he had no idea what these things were actually used for.

However, since it was a matter ordered by the eldest miss, the steward felt he must do his best to complete it; otherwise, he would be failing Jiang Luoli's trust.

After the steward left, Jiang Luoli stood before the floor-to-ceiling window with a cold expression, seemingly admiring the scenery outside, yet her eyes held no trace of the outside world.

At this time, Jiang Luoli recalled the failure of this expedition to the Dali Mountains in her mind, especially the news circulating on the internet, and her expression grew increasingly ugly.

"You 'Poison King', you have truly harmed me so bitterly!"

Thinking of the defeat she suffered at the hands of Lu Chuan, Jiang Luoli felt incredibly uncomfortable, not to mention that she had led a group of Transcendental to this operation, going with high spirits and returning alone in a sorry state.

All of this was seen by the outside reporters and Transcendental.

Consequently, the reputation of the Changsheng Group had plummeted! Thinking of this, Jiang Luoli could not help but clench her fists and secretly swore, "You just wait for me; next time I will definitely turn this situation around and make you pay!"

……

Two days passed in a hurry.

The news of the Changsheng Group's defeat in the Dali Mountains had not yet subsided when a shocking piece of news suddenly broke on the internet again—

【#Changsheng Group's eldest miss claims to have discovered a great secret! #】

【#Snake King blood can actually extend life! #】

【#Changsheng Group will publicly auction Snake King Pill in three days! #】 In an instant, this news quickly climbed the trending searches, drawing heated discussions from countless netizens, especially the elders among the noble families and financial groups, who were incredibly excited.

These elders had power and influence and lacked nothing, but they lacked lifespan.

Although some elders had improved their physical conditions after the Seven-Colored Light Rain descended, this was only a very small number.

Many elders with status and position only hated that they could not live longer.

"Snake King Pill? It sounds like it has something to do with the Snake King. Could it be that the eldest miss of the Changsheng Group actually obtained Snake King blood?"

The news that there was a Snake King in the Dali Mountains had long been known to people, so after this revelation, many were suspicious and uncertain, "Is it true or false? Didn't that Snake King defeat the Changsheng Group's team? How could they still get its blood?"

"Could it be that... the Changsheng Group and the strange beast in the Dali Mountains ended up in a mutual defeat?"

"Who knows?"

While young people were more curious about this matter, some high-ranking and powerful elders were even very urgent because of it, directly participating in the online discussion themselves, "Is this a pill refined from Snake King blood?"

"Although the Snake King is indeed very powerful, does this Snake King Pill really have life-extending effects?"

"Could it be a rumor thrown out by the Changsheng Group to make up for the losses of this failure?"

The successive news caused the internet to explode, and almost everyone was discussing the newly broken news. Just as everyone was debating whether the Snake King Pill could truly extend life, someone threw out an ironclad fact, "The strength of the Changsheng Group is pharmaceuticals, so this matter is somewhat credible!"

"That's right, almost forgot about that!"

"The Changsheng Group is truly amazing..."

As the discussion continued to spread, the Changsheng Group and the Snake King Pill quickly became the talk of the town. Some people even tried every possible way to contact the Changsheng Group, preparing to ask what the Snake King Pill was all about, but they could not speak directly to Jiang Luoli after all.

In this way, people became even more curious.

……

Ginkgo Villa.

Jiang Luoli held a cup of tea and lay lazily on the sofa. On her lap was a tablet, and on it was the online discussion about this revelation.

When she saw the heat generated online, the corners of Jiang Luoli's mouth curled up slightly, and a hint of a smile appeared. She thought disdainfully in her heart, "Snake King Pill or whatever, of course it's fake. Otherwise, why would I need so many medicinal materials?"

"It's only good for fooling you bunch of fools!"

That said, the Snake King Pill currently going viral on the internet was indeed a pill she had refined, and it did have life-extending effects, but they were negligible.

Only by taking it long-term could one achieve that tiny bit of life-extending effect.

However, just this point alone was enough to make everyone tempted.

"Miss."

At this time, the steward had just hung up the phone and hurried to Jiang Luoli, saying, "Right now, the high-level members of three noble families and the heads of some financial groups have already called to inquire, wanting to consult if they can buy some Snake King Pill."

"If these people just act individually, our Changsheng Group naturally isn't afraid, but if they were to unite..."

Hearing the steward's worry, Jiang Luoli waved her hand and smiled, "Once they confirm that the Snake King Pill can extend life, I can convince them to deal with the 'Poison King' together in the future, so it cannot be sold to them individually."

She understood in her heart that with her current strength, the hope of subduing the Poison King was slim, so she could only gather the strength of others.

……

Three days later, the Changsheng Group auction was officially held amidst everyone's anticipation.

Under Jiang Luoli's instructions, the steward presided over the auction. Now, he took out a beautifully packaged brocade box, opened it, and said to everyone with a smile, "Everyone, this is the Snake King Pill refined by our Changsheng Group after extracting the Snake King blood."

"After verification, this Snake King Pill indeed has life-extending effects, but a portion was lost because of this; now only five remain, and they are all here."

As his voice fell, four maids stepped forward together to present the remaining Snake King Pills to everyone.

The steward looked at the restless crowd with a smile. It was not until someone asked about the price that he raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, "Everyone knows that to refine this Snake King Pill, the Changsheng Group paid a great price, and even my miss suffered quite a bit of damage."

"And these five Snake King Pills, once used, they are gone, therefore..."

For a time, the atmosphere in the auction hall was high, and many noble families and financial groups participated one after another. Two people who were originally friendly became red-faced and thick-necked because of the scramble.

In the end, these Snake King Pills were sold at a high price, and they were all bought by financial groups and noble families of Jianghai.

(End of chapter)