C17 Top Grade Body Tempering Pill

Elder Leng was momentarily taken aback, his gaze instinctively shifting towards Room Number One of the Heavenly Rank. It was then that Lan Yun stepped forward at just the right moment.

"If there are no further bids, then the Heavenly Desolation Sword will be sold for 10,000 High-Grade Profound Crystals to the gentleman who made the earlier offer."

After scanning the room and seeing no one else was willing to bid, Lan Yun nodded in satisfaction and expressed her gratitude, "Thank you all for honoring me with your bids."

"Spending 10,000 High-Grade Profound Crystals on such junk, has Pavilion Master Lan lost her mind?"

Whispers of disbelief echoed through the auction hall. Lan Yun's bid of 10,000 High-Grade Profound Crystals had far exceeded the value of the damaged Earth Rank weapon. In light of this, who would dare to bid higher?

Even the middle-aged man who had previously bid 20,000 Middle-Grade Profound Crystals couldn't hide his astonishment. 10,000 High-Grade Profound Crystals could easily purchase a Second Grade Pill. Lan Yun's extravagant expenditure on what seemed like a worthless item was baffling to many.

"These fools, they fail to recognize the true potential of the Heavenly Desolation Sword. Yes, its internal structure is damaged, but with a master weapon refiner, it can be restored to its former glory. Fortunately, I've studied the art of weapon refining in my past life, so I'm fully capable of reconstructing the sword's inner workings."

Su Ling, standing within the confines of Room Number One of the Heavenly Rank, chuckled softly to himself upon hearing the crowd's fervent debates.

"Mr. Wu Chen, once the auction concludes, the sword will be in your possession."

For Lan Yun, exchanging 10,000 High-Grade Profound Crystals for a favor from Su Ling was an excellent deal. After all, just one Top Grade Pill crafted by Su Ling and given to Lanqing Pavilion could easily bring in a value far exceeding 10,000 High-Grade Profound Crystals.

"Thank you," Su Ling responded with gratitude.

"There's no need for thanks, Mr. Wu Chen. The value you've brought to Lanqing Pavilion has long since surpassed ten thousand High-Grade Profound Crystals," Lan Yun replied, her gaze never leaving Su Ling as she spoke with a gentle smile.

Su Ling returned her smile and then settled back into his seat to continue observing the auction.

Elder Leng masterfully controlled the auction's tempo, and soon enough, several valuable items found new owners at very reasonable prices.

"Mr. Wu Chen, next up for auction are your two Top Grade Body Tempering Pills."

Lan Yun rose to her feet, her eyes locked onto the auction venue. Elder Leng, with a brocade box in hand, approached the stage.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the next item up for bid is extraordinary. The starting bid is 20,000 High-Grade Profound Crystals, and it goes to the highest bidder," Elder Leng announced, his voice serious and modulated to heighten the suspense.

"Elder Leng, surely you misspoke? 20,000 High-Grade Profound Crystals? What on earth is in that brocade box of yours to warrant such a price?" blurted out Hu the Butcher, rising to his feet.

"Scoff! A lowly butcher should stay out of affairs beyond his station. Hu the Butcher, no offense, but has your household ever seen twenty thousand High-Grade Profound Crystals?"

At that moment, Butler Zhang, who had previously been the butt of Hu the Butcher's scornful remarks, let out a few mocking chuckles. His gaze toward Hu was filled with undisguised contempt.

For many prominent families, twenty thousand High-Grade Profound Crystals was a considerable sum. Someone like Hu the Butcher, who made his living slaughtering pigs, surely couldn't afford such an expense.

"You're nothing more than the Zhang Family's lapdog. If you're so capable, why don't you cough up twenty thousand High-Grade Profound Crystals and buy the treasure yourself?" he taunted.

Hu's face turned a ghastly shade of pale as he glared at Butler Zhang, his retort sharp and cold.

"Master Zhang didn't come here today for anything but this treasure."

With a nonchalant flick of his wrist, Butler Zhang produced a storage bag, stood up with a commanding presence, and declared loudly, "Thirty thousand High-Grade Profound Crystals!"

His proclamation sent a ripple of astonishment through the crowd.

All eyes in the auction hall turned to Butler Zhang, their shock palpable.

"Elder Leng hasn't even revealed what's inside the embroidered box, and yet Butler Zhang is willing to bid thirty thousand High-Grade Profound Crystals? Has he lost his mind?"

"Who can say? What could possibly be inside that box to make it so valuable?"

Amidst the murmurs of admiration from the crowd, Butler Zhang held his head high with pride. He tossed the storage bag forward and announced, "Elder Leng, the Zhang Family will take whatever is inside that embroidered box."

The auction attendees collectively inhaled sharply.

So, it was for the mysterious item within the embroidered box that Butler Zhang had come to the auction, representing the interests of the Zhang Family. It was no small feat to casually offer thirty thousand High-Grade Profound Crystals.

"What could possibly be inside that box to compel the Zhang Family to make such a grand gesture?"

"Didn't you hear? Rumor has it that two Top Grade Body Tempering Pills will be auctioned today. They're said to significantly enhance strength for Cultivating Warriors below the Martial Essence Stage. With Danwu Academy and Sword King Pavilion soon holding their recruitment, the Zhang Family is likely eyeing these pills to secure a strong position."

"So, you're telling me that the embroidered box contains those two Top Grade Body Tempering Pills?"

The auction venue buzzed with speculation as many onlookers gazed at the box Elder Leng held, their eyes alight with desire.

Top Grade Body Tempering Pills were rare treasures, not easily found. While Body Tempering Pills were common, the 'Top Grade' distinction set them apart, explaining the stir they caused at the Lanqing Pavilion Auction.

Elder Leng, standing on the auction stage, could hear every word of the discussions below. He opened the embroidered box and confirmed, "Indeed! Ladies and gentlemen, the pills inside this box are two Top Grade Pills, the highlight of today's auction."

As the lid of the box lifted, a rich fragrance of the pills wafted through the venue, invigorating the crowd. The allure of the Top Grade Body Tempering Pills was undeniable, and many eyes gleamed with covetousness. If only they had enough Profound Crystals, they would not hesitate to purchase those pills.

"Thirty thousand High-Grade Profound Crystals, and you dare flaunt it as if it's something to be proud of!"

Suddenly, a scornful sneer cut through the buzz of the auction hall.

A dashing young man clad in exquisite brocade rose to his feet and spoke with a nonchalant air, "My offer is forty thousand High-Grade Profound Crystals."

There was a collective gasp from the crowd.

"Young Master Lin! To think that even he would be drawn to this pill. Forty thousand High-Grade Profound Crystals—that's staggering."

"It's clear Young Master Lin will stop at nothing to secure this pill."

The crowd was visibly shaken as Lin Feng's bid soared a full ten thousand High-Grade Profound Crystals above Butler Zhang's, prompting murmurs of awe.

Butler Zhang's gaze turned icy as he fixed Lin Feng with a sardonic stare, "Young Master Lin, do you truly deem two Top Grade Body Tempering Pills worth forty thousand High-Grade Profound Crystals?"

"And who are you to question me? Since when does Lin Feng need your approval for his actions?"

With a cold huff, Lin Feng's eyes frosted over as he regarded Butler Zhang. As the esteemed Second Young Master of the Lin Family, his status was beyond reproach.

In Lin Feng's view, Butler Zhang was no more significant than a stray cur.