Chapter 2181 - 2182: Alchemy Master! (Three Updates)

"Your mindset seems pretty good."

Xiao Juanyun rolled his eyes, silently wondering what on earth Ling Feng had in mind. Dead set on the Scorpion Fruit, yet he appeared unperturbed by such a treasure as the Glazed Fire Tree.

He didn’t know that Ling Feng had already obtained something comparable to the Glazed Fire Tree—the Heart Burning Emperor Lotus. While the Glazed Fire Tree was nice, it was just icing on the cake, and because Ling Feng had consumed the Heart Burning Emperor Lotus, its effect wouldn’t be as great for him.

However, although Ling Feng wasn’t particularly interested, Yeu Junyao clearly wanted to acquire the Glazed Fire Tree, fully intent on winning it.

"Three billion."

Ling Feng raised three fingers, "Lady Yeu, I can only spare three billion Upper Grade Elemental Crystals at most!"

This was still after he had looted the Treasure Vaults of numerous Ancient Sects, accumulating these crystals. For an ordinary person, they would have been drained dry.

"You have three billion, I can contribute another three billion."

Yeu Junyao turned her gaze to Xiao Juanyun, "Hey, how much do you have over there?"

Xiao Juanyun gave a bitter smile, raising a finger.

"One billion?"

Yeu Junyao frowned slightly, "Barely acceptable, I suppose."

"Ahem..."

Xiao Juanyun’s face turned red, "Not one billion, it’s ten million... This is all I’ve got."

"You’re supposed to be the Young Master of one of the nine major families, and you’re this poor?"

Yeu Junyao immediately showed a hint of disdain.

Ten million, poor?

Xiao Juanyun spat out a mouthful of old blood; this woman must have misunderstood the word "poor."

However, in front of wealthy individuals like Ling Feng and Yeu Junyao, he was indeed pitifully poor.

"I’m not the only direct descendant of the Xiao Family..."

Xiao Juanyun lamented, "To have ten million, I’ve been scrimping and saving, earning it through hard work."

"Alright, alright, ten million is ten million. It’s better than nothing."

Yeu Junyao wasn’t shy about it, promptly seizing Xiao Juanyun’s entire fortune, "Once the Glazed Fire Tree is auctioned, I’ll give you a Glazed Fire Essence, alright?"

"Alright, many thanks, auntie!"

Xiao Juanyun was overjoyed, one Glazed Fire Essence for ten million—a fantastic deal!

It was practically like manna from heaven.

Of course, they still had to win it.

However, collectively they only had over six billion, which seemed risky.

Indeed, as soon as the host declared, bidders immediately joined in.

"One billion and ten million!"

The speaker was an Elder from the Linghu Family among the nine major families.

The Glazed Fire Tree was exceptionally valuable, drawing high-ranking members from the nine major families to participate—not surprising at all.

"Old Linghu, you think you can win the Glazed Fire Tree with that amount?"

Representing the Tie Family, Tie Kunlun, known for his straightforwardness and fiery temperament, immediately raised two fingers, "Two billion!"

The Tie Family was a casting aristocratic family, generations of Casters, and besides Strength, they valued Fire Control in forging.

The Glazed Fire Tree was of great significance to the Tie Family.

"Two billion and ten million!"

"Two billion and twenty million!"

...

The bidding was extremely frenzied, almost reaching the five billion mark within a few bids.

In front of those high-ranking Elders from the nine major families, neither general merchants nor sect forces could aspire to compete, even if they teamed up.

This competition was undoubtedly reserved for the high-rollers.

Besides the nine major families, three other parties were involved in the bidding.

The first was Yeu Junyao in Ling Feng’s private booth.

The second was the mysterious Elder who previously vied with Ling Feng for the Scorpion Fruit.

This man seemed unwilling to miss any rare and precious herbs, making the Glazed Fire Tree naturally one of his targets.

The last one didn’t seem to be from Yueelin City’s forces but a young and arrogant noble with a powerful fifty-something White-haired Swordsman by his side, exuding an unusual Bloodline aura.

Presumably, related somewhat to the Divine Race.

"Five billion!"

At last, the Linghu Family’s Elder broke the five billion mark.

"Five billion and ten million!"

Yeu Junyao was still unwilling to give up, while Ling Feng sat idly, playing with the container holding the Scorpion Fruit.

If he uncorked the bottle, the poison inside could incapacitate everyone in the auction house.

Though it might be a slight exaggeration, the Scorpion Fruit’s toxicity was unquestionably reliable.

Ling Feng hadn’t quite figured out how to extract the Scorpion Fruit or refine its poison.

While Ling Feng was pondering, the bidding price for the Glazed Fire Tree had already surpassed six billion!

"Damn it!"

Yeu Junyao was seething as someone called out seven billion while she hesitated.

This meant Yeu Junyao had lost her eligibility to compete.

Compared to those old veterans, she was ultimately a little too green.

"Ling Feng, lend me about three and a half billion more!"

Yeu Junyao extended her jade palm toward Ling Feng.

"Hehe, you think it’s three or two pieces you can just pull out? I don’t have anything left, not even one more Elemental Crystal!"

Ling Feng rolled his eyes; in fact, he had some stock remaining, but he wasn’t keen on fighting over the Glazed Fire Tree as it held little significance for him.

Moreover, that mysterious Elder had clearly allowed him to win the Scorpion Fruit last time, so this time he wouldn’t compete, repaying the favor.

"I’m furious!"

Yeu Junyao gritted her teeth as she regretted seeing the mountain of auction items before her, all totaling nearly a billion. If she hadn’t been so capricious before, perhaps she could have struggled a bit.

Sadly, she still overthought it.

Ultimately, the Glazed Fire Tree soared to a staggering twelve billion!

At this point, even the Elders of the nine major families began withdrawing from the bidding.

The final contenders were the mysterious Elder and the arrogant youth suspected to be of the Divine Race.

Neither was from Yueelin City’s forces, yet both were exceptionally wealthy.

"You old immortal, still vying with me!"

The arrogant youth cursed without decorum, leaping up and announcing loudly, "Fifteen billion! I’ll pay fifteen billion and see if you can outbid me!"

"Sixteen billion."

The Elder remained unfazed, calmly and serenely bidding a higher price.

"You!"

The youth was hopping mad and attempted to bid again, but was restrained by the White-haired Swordsman beside him, "Young Master, the Elemental Crystals we brought are insufficient."

"Damn!"

The youth glared at the White-haired Swordsman, eventually biting his lip and sitting down.

Finally, the ownership of the Glazed Fire Tree was clear; it belonged to that calm mysterious Elder.

"This venerable Elder is quite intriguing!"

Ling Feng squinted. This man’s mindset transcended ordinary individuals significantly, and given his keen interest in spirit flowers and herbs, even poisonous herbs, could he be an Alchemist?

With this thought, Ling Feng felt compelled to make an acquaintance.

Perhaps he was the very Alchemy Master Ling Feng had been seeking!