Chapter 32: The Alchemist's Relic

Upon hearing this price, Du Fei couldn't help but shake his head slightly. The Flowing Flame Technique was indeed extremely precious, but this high starting price would likely be too much for most people to bear!

At the same time, Du Fei once again realized the value of the Ice Heart Technique in his possession. Fortunately, he already had the Ice Heart Technique; otherwise, he would have done everything in his power to obtain the Flowing Flame Technique!

Under the pressure of the 250,000 gold price, the atmosphere in the room suddenly turned cold. Everyone knew that the people below no longer had the qualifications to bid on this item. The item would likely end up in the hands of those in the VIP seats.

The allure of this item was so strong that even if it meant bankrupting themselves, those in the VIP seats would still try to get it.

"260,000!"

After a moment of tension, Bai Yi, with a grim expression, finally spoke up.

Originally, his main goal was the Flowing Flame Technique, but due to the auction of the medicinal liquid, his originally ample funds had become somewhat depleted.

"Ha ha, did you spend too much on the previous auction, so now even Young Master Bai is short of money? You can still call out such a price!" Lian Rui chuckled, then, under Bai Yi's fierce glare, clapped his hands and said, "300,000!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Yi's face turned stiff again. He had originally planned to rely on Yun Yuqing to suppress the others so he could easily obtain the item, but Du Fei's half-smiling gaze made him secretly regret offending such a person!

At this moment, Bai Yi wished he could slap himself.

"Manager Lian is indeed very generous. Since that's the case, I, Du Zhenxuan, cannot be outdone." The person from the Du family, the usually low-profile Second Elder Du Zhenxuan, smiled faintly and then clapped his hands, "330,000!"

Lian Rui glanced at Du Zhenxuan and clapped his hands, "350,000!"

"360,000!"

"380,000!"

"400,000!"

The Du and Lian families were not on good terms, so Du Zhenxuan and Lian Rui were not about to be polite. Under their bidding, the price of the Eighth Rank cultivation technique gradually climbed.

"Ha ha, since the two of you are so generous, I can't just sit and watch!" The last person to speak was the Gongsun family's elder, Gongsun Hao. He clapped his hands slightly and said, "500,000!"

When the 500,000 gold price was announced, everyone's mouths twitched slightly.

Including the three major families, the profit from their businesses over half a year was roughly this much. Although the price was not exorbitant, the people present were not the heads of their families, so their authority was limited. At this price, the Du and Lian families hesitated.

After a moment of hesitation, Du Zhenxuan took a deep breath and said, "700,000... I won't argue with you anymore. If anyone can offer a higher price, you can have the item!"

Seeing Du Zhenxuan suddenly raise the price by 200,000, the Lian and Gongsun families were taken aback.

After a moment of hesitation, Gongsun Hao smiled faintly, "Your Du family is indeed generous. I won't compete with you. Lian, if you're interested, go ahead!"

After gritting his teeth for a moment, Lian Rui took a deep breath, his eyes flashing with determination, "800,000!"

Many people gasped at this price. 800,000 was a rather rare price in this auction. Lian Rui was really going all out this time!

"You're ruthless!" Du Zhenxuan's face twitched for a moment before he said in a suppressed tone.

"800,000! Is there anyone willing to offer a higher price?" The auctioneer smiled and said.

Seeing that everyone else had given up, a hint of joy flashed across Lian Rui's face. After a moment, he coldly said, "That's enough! Do you think someone else will compete with me?"

Lian Rui's arrogant tone made Du Zhenxuan and Gongsun Hao's faces twitch, and Bai Yi's face turned even uglier. Others could compete, but he didn't even have the qualifications to do so... Thinking of this, Bai Yi wished he could slap himself again. "Ha ha, since no one is competing with Manager Lian..."

"Who said no one is? I'll offer 800,001 gold!" At this moment, a calm voice rang out, stunning the entire audience.

The people in the VIP seats immediately focused their gazes on Du Fei. Didn't he say he wouldn't compete? Why now... Lian Rui's face twitched, and after a moment, he said in a strained voice, "This... Sir, my family..."

"Do you want it? If not, it's mine!" Du Fei, due to Lian Zhen, had no good feelings toward the Lian family. He certainly wouldn't let them get this item easily.

"This..." Lian Rui hesitated for a moment and then said hesitantly, "Then, I... I'll offer 850,000!"

"Alright, that price is fine. The item is yours..." Du Fei smiled faintly. He enjoyed causing trouble for the Lian family, but he didn't want to get himself too involved.

Lian Rui's face twitched, but he didn't dare say much. If the other party didn't give the Lian family face, would he be afraid of a small Lian family?

"The old man, I told you long ago, don't be too arrogant... It's not that no one dares to compete with you, it's just that they don't care!" Du Zhenxuan, seeing this, suddenly chuckled with a mocking tone.

Lian Rui's face changed. He almost forgot that besides the mysterious alchemist, Yun Yuqing was also present. One could take risks with items, but not with words!

Watching the changes in the VIP seats from a distance, the auctioneer finally tapped his hammer and smiled faintly, "Thus, the Flowing Flame Technique is successfully auctioned to Manager Lian!"

Du Fei wasn't overly concerned about the归属 of the Flowing Flame Technique, but since the auctioneer hadn't left the stage, it meant the auction wasn't over yet.

He watched the auctioneer for a moment, and then saw him casually pick up a silver tray. When the silk covering the tray was pulled away, an ancient small box appeared.

"The next item is the highlight of our auction today! I must clarify that we have never opened this box... We are not sure what's inside, but we can confirm that it is the relic of an Eighth Rank alchemist! His descendants, lacking talent in cultivation and alchemy, have entrusted us to auction this item... So, if you are interested, feel free to bid. There is no reserve price!"

Upon hearing this, Du Fei's eyebrows couldn't help but rise. Although he hadn't seen the Bone Washing Pill today, this item related to an alchemist piqued his interest. After all, Du Fei had experienced the benefits of being an alchemist for the first time. If the contents of this box could make him an alchemist, he would be willing to pay any price!

However, although Du Fei was greatly moved, this item didn't cause as much commotion as the Eighth Rank cultivation technique.

While many were extremely interested, the contents of the box were unknown, so no one was willing to spend a large amount of money to buy it.

Fortunately, there was no reserve price, so after a moment of hesitation, someone started bidding.

"1,000 gold!"

"3,000 gold!"

"8,000 gold!"

"..."

The people in the VIP seats remained silent, as if they knew something.

"50,000 gold!"

This price seemed extremely high to those below, so after a moment of hesitation, no one continued to bid.

"100,000 gold!" After a moment of silence, Yun Yuqing in the VIP seats suddenly smiled and spoke.

The others in the VIP seats, as if reaching a tacit understanding, immediately looked down, as if in deep meditation.

"Yun Yuqing is determined to get this item!" Du Fei was slightly stunned but quickly understood.

His gaze swept over, and their eyes met in the air. After a moment, Yun Yuqing smiled, "It seems, Sir, you are also here for this item!"

"Yun Yuqing must know what's in the box!" Du Fei instantly realized.

However, he was also extremely interested in the alchemist's relic.

Under normal circumstances, he wouldn't dare compete with Yun Yuqing, but now that he had shown his strength, he wasn't too afraid.

He smiled faintly and then said, "200,000!"

"Sir is indeed wealthy, but I can't easily give this to you!" Yun Yuqing smiled, her face unchanged, "300,000!"

"400,000!" After calling out this price, Du Fei felt a bit nervous. If the price went much higher, he might have to give up.

However, strangely, Yun Yuqing didn't continue bidding. Instead, she looked at Du Fei strangely and then smiled, "It seems you are determined to get this. You must know its value... In that case, I won't continue to compete. I'll let this item go to you. How about that?"

With that, Yun Yuqing smiled and stood up, waving her hand. Her attendants followed her as she slowly left.

"What is this woman up to..." Staring at Yun Yuqing's back, Du Fei frowned and muttered to himself.