Chapter 284: Chapter 284

With his current level of cultivation, after Zhao Letian executed the Disguise Technique and the Concealing Breath Technique, unless a King-level Expert arrived in person and examined him carefully, it would be absolutely impossible to see through his true form.

Hence, he was not at all worried that Murong Qian would know his real identity.

Even if Murong Qian knew who he was, with the Holy Monarch Token on him, he wasn't afraid that the people from the Southern Commandery Prince's residence would dare to lay hands on him in public.

"Who is this guy, daring to curse Murong Qian? Quite audacious."

The audience looked towards Zhao Letian, and discussions arose among them.

"Commandery Princess, this person's cultivation is somewhat strange; even I cannot see through it. It seems he is no simple character. It's best not to provoke him rashly."

The Black-robed Elder standing behind Murong Qian carefully examined Zhao Letian and spoke with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

"What do you mean? Are you saying I should just swallow this insult?"

Murong Qian said with a sinking expression.

"Of course not. What I mean is that we are here today for the Life Extension Pill. Before completing our task, it is not prudent to get sidetracked. Many powerful individuals and some with wealth comparable to that of our Southern Commandery Prince's residence have come today. In my opinion, the Commandery Princess would do best to not waste High Grade Essence Stones in other areas. It's better to reserve more stones for bidding on the few Life Extension Pills later. As for this person and the one who opposed the Commandery Princess before, I will take care of them after the auction is over."

Spoke the Black-robed Elder.

"Fine, let him have this pack of Snow Wolves. But after the auction ends, I must have you take it back for me."

Murong Qian said with a cold look in her eyes.

"Commandery Princess, don't worry. He won't be able to escape."

The Black-robed Elder nodded, speaking with a very confident tone.

"Fifteen thousand and one High Grade Essence Stones, does anyone offer more?"

On the stage, the White-robed Elder asked with a smile.

Although the price had already exceeded his expectations, he naturally would not mind if it could sell for even higher.

However, since Murong Qian had already given up, no one else was willing to offer a higher price. In the end, the group of Snow Wolves was bought by Zhao Letian. Love this story? Show your support on *.

After this round of auctioning ended, round after round of bidding followed. With the appearance of increasingly precious treasures, the prices got higher and higher. Each item's price exceeded the Wanyi Alliance's original expectations—and all of this was thanks to the Life Extension Pills brought by Zhao Letian. Without such heaven-defying treasures, the auction would not have attracted so many wealthy bidders.

Several hours passed before the auction approached its end.

Yet, instead of waning, people's enthusiasm grew even higher as they waited.

Because everyone knew that the remaining eight Life Extension Pills were about to be presented.

"This final item is the peerless treasure that everyone has been eagerly awaiting—the Life Extension Pill. There are eight pills left. Do not hurry; we'll take them one by one."

The White-robed Elder on the stage, holding a small white porcelain bottle in his hand, showed it to everyone and said with a broad smile.

Thanks to the Life Extension Pills, today's auction was the best he had ever presided over in his life. He was incredibly excited, especially when it came to auctioning off treasures like the Life Extension Pills—it was a moment of glory for him, something he could boast about in the future.

"Same rules as always—I need not elaborate on the effects of the Life Extension Pills. The starting bid is ten thousand High Grade Essence Stones, with each bid increase no less than a thousand High Grade Essence Stones. Esteemed guests, you may begin."

The White-robed Elder looked around at the crowd and announced loudly.

"Twenty thousand High Grade Essence Stones, this item, I must have."

"Dream on, twenty-five thousand."

"Thirty thousand, no one better think about competing with me this time."

As soon as the White-robed Elder had finished speaking, a succession of bids began to ring out one after another.

With the previous auction experience, everyone had a rough idea of the value of a Life Extension Pill, so this time, the bidding became more straightforward, and the price quickly exceeded thirty thousand High Grade Essence Stones.

"Thirty-three thousand."

"Thirty-four thousand."

"Thirty-five thousand."

After surpassing thirty thousand, everyone became much more rational, and the increments of the bids became smaller.

The final price of the first Life Extension Pill was only thirty thousand High Grade Essence Stones, which was considered reasonable. Going too high would not be worth it.

"Forty thousand. I, the Commandery Princess, have already said that I'll take all nine Life Extension Pills for the Town South King's Manor. The rest of you might as well give up."

From the second-floor private room, Murong Qian's voice rang out again.

"Hmph, the Town South King's Manor is too domineering. I insist on competing with you. Forty-five thousand."

"Count me in, forty-six thousand."

"Forty-eight thousand. I won't go any further. Without a Life Extension Pill, I'm on the brink of turning into a mound of earth. What use do I have for Essence Stones? I'm going all out against you."

Although the high bid from Murong Qian deterred many, there were still some who did not want to give up easily and continued to bid.

"Fifty thousand. I, the Commandery Princess, would like to see how you all intend to compete with the Town South King's Manor."

Murong Qian looked at those who were bidding and spoke coldly.

She remembered each person who bid and, if the opportunity arose, was determined to make them regret their decision today.

"Fifty-five thousand, I won't hold back either, I'm going all in."

Someone continued to bid.

Murong Qian's expression darkened, and she spoke in a cold voice.

This price had already exceeded the original expectations of the Town South King's Manor. Even she was feeling the pinch.

"Sixty thousand High Grade Essence Stones, is there an even higher bid?"

On stage, the White-robed Elder surveyed the crowd and asked with a smile.

The events of today's auction for the Life Extension Pills would become a legend within the Wanyi Alliance, and subsequently spread far and wide. The higher the final price, the better for the Wanyi Alliance.

At the same time, sitting in a corner, Zhao Letian, although expressionless, was already overjoyed in his heart. The price of the Life Extension Pill had also far exceeded his expectations.

However, the thought that the first Life Extension Pill was sold to Murong Qian for a mere thirty thousand High Grade Essence Stones made him feel somewhat depressed.

The high threshold of sixty thousand High Grade Essence Stones deterred many from bidding further and, as a result, the second Life Extension Pill also fell into Murong Qian's hands.

Of course, this was not to say that the others could not afford a price higher than sixty thousand High Grade Essence Stones. However, they were very clear that even with a higher bid, they might not necessarily be able to outcompete Murong Qian. Therefore, they could only pin their hopes on the subsequent Life Extension Pills.

Soon, the third Life Extension Pill was auctioned off with a final price of sixty-five thousand High Grade Essence Stones, still purchased by Murong Qian.

But the fourth was bought by an unknown individual for a high price of seventy thousand High Grade Essence Stones.

From then on, Murong Qian surprisingly ceased to participate in the bidding.

Nevertheless, even without Murong Qian, the final price of the remaining Life Extension Pills did not go below sixty thousand High Grade Essence Stones.

After the auction of all nine Life Extension Pills, Zhao Letian netted over half a million High Grade Essence Stones, becoming truly rich overnight. Even compared to some of the great families in the Royal Capital, he was not outdone.