She never imagined that such a small pill could be worth so much money—it was truly beyond belief. The value exceeded her company's total income for several months!
"No wonder Yifan suddenly came into money. It turns out it was all thanks to these elixirs," Qingqing finally realized.
After this incident, she became even more curious about Lin Yifan's true identity. Why did Yifan know how to make elixirs? Why were Yifan's martial skills so impressive?
Having waited for several days and grown increasingly anxious, Tian Ji, Lüqiu Shaoge, and the icy girl all desperately needed the Hundred Steps Heart-Piercing Poison Antidote; thus, they fought fiercely over it tonight.
Without the pill, their loved ones would die. They had to do everything in their power to secure the elixirs. This update is available on novel·fiɾe·net
Capitalizing on their urgency, Li Xiangmei employed a hunger marketing strategy, auctioning off the pills one by one, aiming to drive the price to its peak.
Consequently, the first Hundred Steps Heart-Piercing Poison Antidote sold for the highest price, scooped up by Tian Ji for 2.5 billion. The second pill fetched 2.3 billion, going to Lüqiu Shaoge. The third and cheapest, acquired by the icy girl for 2 billion.
The trio of Hundred Steps Heart-Piercing Poison Antidotes sold for a total of 6.8 billion, setting a new record at Guiyuan City's Night Osmanthus Fragrance auction and securing a spot in the history books. Meanwhile, they became the hot topic among many bidders' post-dinner conversations.
Nobody expected that three simple pills could sell for so much money; indeed, they seemed more valuable than a Shenzhou spaceship. But had they known that these three elixirs were tied to the lives of three powerful individuals from three different clans, they wouldn't have found the price so shocking.
Nothing is more important than life. The worth of a Divinity Transformation Realm expert is immeasurable and far exceeds 6.8 billion, let alone three such individuals.
Once the auction concluded, in accordance with the agreed profit-sharing contract, Zhong Hongyan handed over 5.44 billion to Qingqing.
After receiving the money, Qingqing went to report back.
Learning that the three Hundred Steps Heart-Piercing Poison Antidotes had sold for 5.44 billion, Lin Yifan was overjoyed. With that money, he should be able to purchase some elixirs containing Cultivation Power.
Therefore, he had Jiajia relay a message to Qingqing, instructing her to send someone trustworthy to negotiate a deal at the Night Osmanthus Fragrance auction, specifying that the person must not be Yi Chen or Xiaolian.
Zhong Hongyan had undoubtedly uncovered some basic information about him; so sending Yi Chen or Xiaolian would be risky, as Zhong might deduce his motives. After all, he was a man of Medicinal Saint Valley; how could he possibly be seen buying the Valley's items under the table? Such a contradiction was substantial and could not be allowed, making it essential for a stranger to handle the negotiations.
"Buying elixirs containing Cultivation Power?" Qingqing was quite puzzled, uncertain why Lin Yifan wanted such peculiar items.
Similarly, Jiajia was confused. She had never even heard of "Cultivation Power" and had no idea what it was.
Meanwhile, the more Qingqing thought about it, the more something felt off. Why did Yifan have to communicate tasks through Jiajia instead of telling her directly? Could he have been kidnapped?
Immediately, she reached out to Jiajia to inquire about Lin Yifan's situation. However, Jiajia evaded her questions with various excuses.
Finally, she laid down an ultimatum, "If you don't let Lin Yifan speak to me personally, I'm not doing this job."
With no other choice, Jiajia sought Lin Yifan's opinion.
As the saying goes, you can run from your troubles, but not forever. In the end, you must face them. So, Lin Yifan took the phone and spoke with Qingqing.
"Hello! Qingqing, it's me! Don't worry, I'm fine. Just do as I've instructed," he said.
Upon hearing Lin Yifan's voice so hoarse and aged, Qingqing's concern intensified. She inquired, "Yifan, what's wrong with you? Where are you? Have you been kidnapped?"
"I'm fine, just a bit of a sore throat," Lin Yifan answered.
"Are you really okay? Don't lie to me," Qingqing asked anxiously.
"I'm truly fine; I urgently need those elixirs, so you must help me acquire them as soon as possible," Lin Yifan urged.
His remaining lifespan wouldn't last much longer before being completely consumed, so it was crucial to absorb and refine the Life Primordial before it vanished.
"Alright, I will do my utmost to handle it, don't worry," Qingqing responded.
Lin Yifan was in a rush for a reason, and she couldn't afford to keep him waiting too long.
After talking for a few more moments, Lin Yifan hung up the phone.
Then, Jiajia approached, inquiring, "Yifan, what exactly is Cultivation Power? And what's this about the 5.44 billion?"
"Jiajia! To tell you the truth, aside from our civilized world, there exists a Cultivation World. People in the Cultivation World pursue great strength and the profound mysteries of the heavens, which is why cultivators possess far more power than ordinary mortals. They can climb mountains of swords, dive into seas of flames, crush stones with their bare hands, and face multitudes of enemies alone.
Your boyfriend, that's to say myself, I am also a cultivator. My strength stems entirely from my Cultivation Power. But now, my Cultivation Power is nearly depleted, and I urgently need spirit pills filled with Cultivation Power to replenish it," Lin Yifan revealed the truth and answered seriously.
In his most downtrodden, ugliest, and most helpless moments, Jiajia never left his side. That loyalty alone was enough to earn his trust; thus, there was nothing left to hide.
Shocked by Lin Yifan's tale, Jiajia hadn't expected such a twist. Now she finally understood how Lin Yifan had changed from a robust young man to an aged elder in an instant—all because of Cultivation Power.
"If that's the case, then when An Qi mentioned psychics, she was actually talking about cultivators," Jiajia surmised.
"Yes! The reason I didn't tell her about cultivators was that I feared she wouldn't be able to process it all at once, and 'psychics' is easier to grasp," Lin Yifan explained.
"I see!" Jiajia exclaimed, then curiously asked, "Yifan, does that mean if you can obtain Cultivation Power, you'll be able to escape this life-threatening danger and rejuvenate your youthful appearance?"
"That's the theory; I'm not sure about the practical application," Lin Yifan admitted.
He didn't have much confidence, as he had never tried to use Cultivation Power to transform the Life Primordial before.
"Yifan, don't lose heart. I believe you can regain your youthful appearance and come back to life," Jiajia encouraged him.
"Thank you, Jiajia. For you, I will make sure to keep on living," Lin Yifan replied.
With such encouragement, his confidence grew. Now all that remained was to wait for Qingqing's good news.
Given her task, Qingqing set to work the next day.