Chapter 282: Chapter 282

The appearance of the Life Extension Pill was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Wanyi Alliance, allowing them to extensively promote their name and elevate their fame far beyond their competitors.

Soon, news of the Life Extension Pill at the Wanyi Alliance spread throughout the Royal Capital, attracting wealthy individuals like a tide converging upon the Alliance.

However, the auction venue of the Wanyi Alliance was only so big, and the number of people attracted by the news far exceeded the capacity of the venue.

Out of necessity, the Wanyi Alliance had to increase the entrance fee to one thousand Mid-Grade Essence Stones, hoping to block some of the less affluent from entering.

Even so, many people still lined up wanting to go in.

In the end, with no other choice, the Wanyi Alliance even started selling standing-room tickets, utilizing every inch of space within the auction venue.

As a result, all the seats, aisles, and even mid-air in the auction venue were crammed full of people, making the entire venue incredibly crowded.

However, no one complained; instead, everyone wore excited expressions on their faces, thinking that if they could bid for the Life Extension Pill, even ten times more crowding would be tolerable.

"Wanyi Alliance sure knows how to do business, using the Life Extension Pill as bait to attract so many wealthy people. The other items auctioned today will surely fetch high prices as well."

Zhao Letian looked around at the crowded attendees and thought to himself.

The more people that came, the better for him too, as more bidders meant the Life Extension Pill could be sold at a higher price.

"Thank you for waiting, ladies and gentlemen, I am the host of this auction. I declare that today's auction officially begins. The first treasure, the much-anticipated finale, is the Life Extension Pill."

It wasn't long before a white-robed elder walked up to the front stage, with a beaming face, he surveyed the crowd.

"The first treasure is the Life Extension Pill, that's fantastic."

"I must buy this Life Extension Pill for my family's old master."

"My life is nearly at an end, I must secure this Life Extension Pill, no one shall contest me for it."

The crowd was slightly shocked, appearing quite surprised, with fiery enthusiasm visible in their eyes.

Zhao Letian did not expect that the first auction item would be the Life Extension Pill.

But thinking about it, it made sense; Wanyi Alliance was one of the top businesses in the Royal Capital, and their experience was indeed profound. Starting with the Life Extension Pill to stir up everyone's emotions was very advantageous for the following auctions.

"This Alliance has obtained a total of nine Life Extension Pills, all of which will be auctioned today. However, as per the consigner's request, we will auction them one by one. The starting price for this first Life Extension Pill is ten thousand High Grade Essence Stones, and each bid must increase by no less than one thousand High Grade Essence Stones. Esteemed guests, let us begin."

The white-robed elder held up a pale blue Life Extension Pill, looked around at the crowd, and announced loudly.

There was no need for further explanation on the effects of the Life Extension Pill, everyone present was well aware, and the bidding could start immediately.

Hearing the starting bid, many people involuntarily gasped in astonishment.

Ten thousand High Grade Essence Stones, equivalent to one million Mid-Grade Essence Stones, even for many Sect Martial Realm powerhouses, this was an astronomically unaffordable sum.

"Twenty thousand High Grade Essence Stones."

Right after the white-robed elder finished speaking, a proud voice of a young girl echoed from a private room on the second floor.

"Who is this extravagant lady? She just doubled the price?"

"Damn it, definitely a rich young lady from a major family. These rich kids have no idea how hard it is to earn Essence Stones; they just recklessly squander them."

The crowd below turned their gaze toward the source, their eyes filled with anger.

Even the starting bid was unaffordable for many; doubling the price excluded even more people.

"This voice, it sounds somewhat familiar."

Zhao Letian also looked towards that private room, his eyes revealing a contemplative expression.

That private room was equipped with an Array restriction; those inside could see outside, but those outside could not see inside.

"These nine Life Extension Pills, I, from the Zhennan Royal Residence, will take them all. No one else should even think about competing with this Commandery Princess."

Just then, a girl's voice sounded again from inside the private room.

Zhao Letian was slightly startled.

Hearing the words 'Zhennan Royal Residence', he and many others immediately guessed the identity of the voice's owner.

"Humph, what of the Zhennan Royal Residence? In the auction, it's always the highest bidder who has the final say; no one cares about your identity. This old man bids 22,000 High Grade Essence Stones."

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Below, an elder cloaked in a black robe, his face unclear, scoffed disdainfully.

"Old fellow, dare you lift your cloak and let this Commandery Princess see who you really are? Daring to compete with our Zhennan Royal Residence, are you tired of living?"

In the private room, Murong Qian's face darkened as she spoke coldly.

"Threatening me? Heh, this old man wasn't scared into growth. Without these Life Extension Pills, I will soon perish. Why would I care about offending your Zhennan Royal Residence? I state it here; if I do not obtain the Life Extension Pills today, before I perish, I will surely make a scene at your Zhennan Royal Residence. Although I am not a match for the Prince of Zhennan, killing a few Commandery Princes and Princesses to accompany me in death is not difficult at all."

The elder in the black robe sneered coldly.

"You old wretch, how dare you threaten this Commandery Princess?"

In the private room, Murong Qian was both shocked and angry.

"Princess, I have roughly guessed the identity of this person. He is a very troublesome individual. We need not provoke him; just focus on the bidding. With the financial power of our Zhennan Royal Residence, securing these nine Life Extension Pills should pose no problem."

The black-robed elder standing behind Murong Qian spoke with a serious tone.

"Alright, this Commandery Princess will not argue with him then. However, after the auction ends, someone must be sent to kill him."

Murong Qian said with a grim face.

"Rest assured, Princess. This old servant will arrange it."

The black-robed elder nodded.

"22,000 High Grade Essence Stones, is there no higher bid?"

The White-robed Elder hosting the auction didn't care about the grudges between the bidders, maintaining a professional smile as he called out.

"30,000 High Grade Essence Stones, old fellow, if you dare, continue competing."

Murong Qian said arrogantly.

Hearing this, the audience shook their heads in frustration. 30,000 High Grade Essence Stones were too expensive, exceeding their expectations.

More importantly, it was clear that Murong Qian was determined to win these Life Extension Pills at any cost; they couldn't compete and could only hope for the remaining few Life Extension Pills.

As for the elder in the black robe, he no longer spoke. With Essence Stones, Murong Qian had defeated him, and he had nothing to say.

Thus, the first Life Extension Pill was eventually bought by Murong Qian for a high price of 30,000 High Grade Essence Stones.