Phi-Fic Chapter 68 The Highest Bidder Wins
Chapter 68 The Highest Bidder Wins
"Is it that senior from the auction?"
"I heard it was a huge deal; they bought the Thunder Beast for 100,000 spirit stones, and even several major families and sects couldn't compete with it."
"Indeed, someone who can present something so impressive must be someone of considerable status. I never expected to see him here. It seems he wants to acquire Heavenly Origin Pills for his disciples. If we can befriend such a senior, we will surely reap many benefits in the future."
"What are you thinking? Do you think they'd befriend you?"
"..."
The name Thunder Beast was familiar to everyone, and coupled with Tao Tao's performance at the auction, it quickly became the subject of everyone's discussion.
To be able to casually pull out 100,000 spirit stones, one can imagine how wealthy one's family is. Naturally, people would regard him as a high-level cultivator, since who would expect a Qi Refining stage cultivator to be so generous?
"No change."
Tao Tao firmly refused. Even if she really wanted the Heavenly Origin Pill, she had already released the Thunder Beast. Besides, even if she hadn't released it, she would never have used it for a trade.
"Didn't you want the Heavenly Origin Pill? We each get what we need, so you won't lose out."
It's unbelievable that he would say such a thing. He probably thinks Tao Tao desperately needs the Heavenly Origin Pill, so he forced her to bring out the Thunder Beast. The fact that he would spend a high price to acquire it at this time at least means that someone close to him is about to break through. If he doesn't get his hands on this thing, the chances of success will be very small.
The others couldn't stand it anymore and sneered, "Trading a Heavenly Origin Pill for a Thunder Beast is quite a scheme. The value of these two things is incomparable. You've gone a bit too far."
"That's true. Exchanging it for a Thunder Beast would indeed be a waste of its potential, but everyone's needs are different. If it's something that's urgently needed, its value will naturally be much higher."
He really wouldn't budge an inch, as if the Thunder Beast was determined to have it. Seeing how concerned he was, Tao Tao could only shrug and say, "Sorry, I really won't trade. Besides, I already bought a Heavenly Origin Pill, so the demand isn't as high as you think."
Tao Tao isn't stupid; how could she not know the other party's purpose? She wouldn't give any face to someone who tries to force a sale like this.
"Is that so? That's a pity." The man stopped arguing and slowly returned to his seat, looking like he was watching a good show.
Despite her calm demeanor, Tao Tao was actually quite worried. She secretly sent a telepathic message to Bai Yan, anxiously asking, "Ayan, do you think there might only be one Heavenly Origin Pill? What if we can't get our hands on it? Should we go and snatch it later?"
In order to obtain the Heavenly Origin Pill, Tao Tao even came up with the idea of stealing it. After all, she had no sense of morality; getting the item was the only important thing.
Bai Yan countered, "Can you really win? The other side is most likely from a cultivation family. Do you think you can take on an entire family by yourself?"
"Isn't there you, Ayan? Are you planning to let me go alone?" Tao Tao grinned, happily pulling Bai Yan into her camp. But Bai Yan suddenly retorted, "What does it have to do with me? If you want to go, go by yourself."
She wouldn't dare go alone if he didn't go; what if she got captured and taken as a spirit pet?
Tao Tao was a little disappointed. Looking at the things in his hands, he decided that he had to sell them no matter what. So he said to the others, "Since we don't have any Heavenly Origin Pills, we can exchange these for other items. It would be best if we could exchange them for spirit stones. If we don't have spirit stones, we can exchange them for magical artifacts and spiritual herbs of the same value."
Seeing that she was going to continue trading, those who had just been interested in her magical artifacts immediately stepped forward and started trading with her. In the blink of an eye, there were not many things left that Tao Tao had taken out. She figured that no one would want the remaining items, so she put them away, thinking of packing them up and taking them back to her residence. But then Bai Yan suddenly sent her a telepathic message.
"Don't rush, there must be someone here who still has Heavenly Origin Pills, but what you've taken out isn't very interesting. Don't you still have two orange-grade pill furnaces? Take them out."
"That's right!"
Tao Tao was overjoyed. This orange-grade pill furnace was something she had brought from her childhood. She had given one of the furnaces to Uncle Wu of Baiyao Hall as an apology. Uncle Wu was so excited when he received the furnace that he immediately went into seclusion to refine pills and refused to see anyone.
Orange-grade alchemy furnaces are extremely rare, and any one of them can fetch a very high price. Besides, Tao Tao himself isn't very good at alchemy, so keeping it wouldn't be of much use.
"Everyone, I have another treasure that I'd like to exchange for the Heavenly Origin Pill." As she spoke, Tao Tao glanced at Bai Yan, who then moved his fingers slightly, and an orange-grade pill furnace appeared before everyone, instantly attracting their attention.
"This, this is..."
"An orange-grade alchemy furnace! I never expected to find such a top-quality one here. Generally speaking, these kinds of alchemy furnaces are acquired by large families, so how could they possibly be circulating on the market?"
This made them even more suspicious of Tao Tao's identity, but the more suspicious they were, the less they dared to inquire, for the consequences of offending their seniors would be unimaginable.
"Is it only for exchanging for Heavenly Origin Pills? What if it's something more precious than Heavenly Origin Pills?" Sure enough, many people started to covet the item and even offered to exchange it for something of even greater value.
But no matter how valuable it is, Tao Tao doesn't need it right now. All she wants is the Heavenly Origin Pill. So Tao Tao flatly refused, "I only want the Heavenly Origin Pill and anything related to it. I have no interest in anything else."
"Oh, what a pity."
The man was somewhat disappointed and retreated. The others could only watch, unable to take anything, which was really frustrating.
For some reason, even though Tao Tao had taken out the orange-level alchemy furnace, no one stepped forward. She looked around and didn't see anyone eager to make a move. Could it be that there really wasn't anyone?
"I'm willing to trade!" At this moment, the person who had just held the Heavenly Origin Pill stood up again. While the Thunder Beast was important to him, this orange-grade pill furnace was also a top-quality item. In addition, Tao Tao wouldn't budge on the Thunder Beast, so he could only settle for second best.
Upon seeing that it was that person, Tao Tao was somewhat displeased. Just as she was about to speak, another person stood up as well, saying, "I also have a Heavenly Origin Pill here, which I am willing to exchange with everyone."
There were still people there!
Tao Tao was finally relieved, at least it showed that the orange-grade alchemy furnace was still somewhat useful.
Another person, wearing a rabbit mask, slowly walked over. He opened his palm, and an exquisite jade box appeared in his hand. He placed it on the table and opened it. A fragrant aroma of pills wafted out, and it was indeed a Heavenly Origin Pill.
Upon seeing that the other party also possessed the tiger-shaped mask, the man became somewhat worried. He had originally been determined to obtain the alchemy furnace, but now that he had a competitor, he would inevitably have to offer something more.
"Since we both have Heavenly Origin Pills, how would you like to trade?" the man in the tiger-shaped mask asked, throwing this difficult question to Tao Tao. Originally, he was the one in control, but he didn't want to lose his advantage.
Tao Tao wasn't going to fall for his trick. She smiled faintly and said, "Of course, the highest bidder wins."