Chapter 251: Cha Cai
Cheng Yuan gave a wry smile. "I only have three billion on me. How about this? I’ll give you the three billion now, and when I refine the next batch of Three Patterns Qi Enhancement Pills, I’ll reserve one for you."
Huang Yunhu nodded heartily. "Deal! It’s settled then! I’ll contact Mr. Cheng in forty-nine days!"
’Forty-nine days?’
The corners of Cheng Yuan’s mouth turned up slightly. He didn’t need forty-nine days, but of course, he wasn’t about to say so.
"Alright, my number is 185-XXXX-XXXX. Get in touch then."
Two hours later, the free-trade session came to a successful conclusion.
Cheng Yuan had swept up all the Divine Medicines, which left the other medicine merchants more than a little disgruntled. However, with Duan Yanming backing him, no one dared to say a word.
In a corner of the hall, several medicine merchants from Inca were huddled together, watching Cheng Yuan with cold, sinister glares.
"That kid is hogging everything for himself. Without the ten great Divine Medicines to prolong his life, I’m afraid our Young Master..."
"Let’s find a chance to kill him later! I refuse to believe he’ll stay with Duan Yanming forever!"
As they spoke, Xiaobei took the stage and announced in an energetic tone, "The Medicine Exchange Conference has come to a successful conclusion! Next up is the auction and the ball! And now, let’s welcome our first auction item!"
Cheng Yuan had no interest in the auction or the ball, so he went to take his leave from Duan Yanming. "Brother, I have some urgent business to attend to back in Luocheng, so I’ll be leaving now. We can meet again another day."
Duan Yanming smiled. "There will be quite a few fun little trinkets at the auction. Are you sure you don’t want to stay and watch, Brother Cheng?"
Cheng Yuan shook his head. "I won’t. I own an auction house in Luocheng, so I’m really not interested in auctions."
As they spoke, the first auction item was brought on stage. The auctioneer announced in a deep voice, "Our first item is Venus’s Tears, the crowning piece from last year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show! The starting bid is one million. Let the bidding begin!"
Cheng Yuan instinctively turned his head toward the stage, and his eyes couldn’t help but light up.
It was an exquisite piece of lingerie!
’It would look perfect on Ruoxi!’
Down below, many of the medicine merchants began bidding. "I’ll bid five million!"
"Old Li, that’s practically daylight robbery! You think you can get Venus’s Tears for less than ten million? I bid ten million!"
Cheng Yuan checked his account balance. ’I still have a hundred million left. That should be enough to get it, right?’
"I bid thirteen million, one hundred and forty thousand!"
Hu Shishi couldn’t help but frown deeply. She knew very well that Cheng Yuan was buying this Venus’s Tears for Lin Ruoxi.
A deep sense of disappointment washed over Hu Shishi.
’I’ve been by Cheng Yuan’s side this whole time, and I still can’t compare to Lin Ruoxi, who’s all the way back in Luocheng?’
Seeing that Cheng Yuan had made a bid, the other medicine merchants instantly fell silent.
For one, the price was already near its limit. For another, no one wanted to offend a Third Grade Alchemist!
"Divine Doctor Cheng from Box Three has bid thirteen million, one hundred and forty thousand! Do I hear any other bids?"
"Thirteen million, one hundred and forty thousand from Divine Doctor Cheng in Box Three! Going once! Going twice! Three times! Sold!!"
Cheng Yuan had little interest in the subsequent items. As the auction drew to a close, his eyes lit up once more.
"Next up is Lot number thirty-nine—Deep Sea Blue! Legend says these are the shoes worn by a mermaid after she transformed into a human. They contain a dense concentration of Spiritual Qi. Wearing them doubles the effectiveness of your Cultivation. The starting bid is one million. Let the bidding begin!"
Cheng Yuan activated his Double Pupil and saw that there was more to the Deep Sea Blue shoes than met the eye!
It seemed the Deep Sea Blue shoes could adjust their size to fit any foot perfectly.
Moreover, they contained an incredible abundance of Spiritual Qi. He had to buy them for that reason alone!
Cheng Yuan immediately raised his paddle. "I bid ten million!"
This time, the crowd didn’t defer to Cheng Yuan. Soon, the bidding reached twenty million!
Cheng Yuan was determined to win the Deep Sea Blue. He announced in a low voice, "Thirty million!!"
At that, the crowd fell silent.
After all, only the organizers truly knew the story behind Deep Sea Blue. Spending thirty million on a pair of shoes was a bit too extravagant.
"Thirty million going once! Thirty million going twice! Thirty million, three times! Sold!"
A hostess, holding the Deep Sea Blue, approached Cheng Yuan with utmost respect. "Divine Doctor Cheng, here is your Deep Sea Blue. Please accept it."
Cheng Yuan took the Deep Sea Blue and gave them to Hu Shishi. "Sister Shishi, you’ve worked hard these past few days. A small gift for you."
In truth, Hu Shishi would have preferred Venus’s Tears. Still, she was quite happy that Cheng Yuan had given her the Deep Sea Blue.
’This little rascal, he’s finally showing some consideration.’
Hu Shishi eagerly slipped on the Deep Sea Blue, then paused in astonishment. She leaned in and whispered in Cheng Yuan’s ear, "Xiaoyuan, this Deep Sea Blue was an absolute steal! The organizers weren’t exaggerating; they really do increase your Cultivation efficiency."
Cheng Yuan wasn’t surprised. He smiled and said, "I’m just glad you like them, Sister Shishi."
"Xiaoyuan, the Dragon Lord has already given me my orders. As soon as the Medicine Exchange Conference is over, I’m to take you to Dragon Flame Headquarters immediately."
"Alright, let’s head over now."
Cheng Yuan and Hu Shishi bid farewell to Duan Yanming, left the Chang’an Clubhouse, and headed straight for Dragon Flame.
The medicine merchants from Inca were ecstatic. ’That guy Cheng isn’t with Prince Duan! He’s actually leaving alone! He’s courting death!!’
At the same time, someone hiding in the shadows secretly made a phone call.
"Third Master Wen, Cheng Yuan has left the Chang’an Clubhouse."
"Is Prince Duan with him?"
"No, Prince Duan is still at the Chang’an Clubhouse. Oh, right, Cheng Yuan obtained three stalks of Divine Medicine! A five-hundred-year-old Tianshan Snow Lotus, a five-hundred-year-old Pure Yang Celestial Vine, and a six-hundred-year-old Miraculous Heaven-Reaching Chrysanthemum."
Wen Zhantian’s breathing clearly grew more rapid. Those three Divine Medicines alone were worth the risk!
"Understood. Keep a close watch on Cheng Yuan and report his location at all times."
"Yes, sir!"
Wen Zhantian went to his father and said respectfully, "Father, Cheng Yuan has left the Chang’an Clubhouse. I implore you to come out of seclusion, kill Cheng Yuan, and avenge Zihua! What’s more, Cheng Yuan has three Divine Medicines on him. Perhaps they can help you achieve a smooth Realm Breakthrough."
"Wait a little longer."
Wen Zhantian said anxiously, "Father, we can’t afford to delay. Cheng Yuan’s talent is too heaven-defying. I’m worried that..."
"Zhan Tian, don’t be so anxious. I have already contacted Cha Cai."
’Cha Cai?’
Wen Zhantian’s pupils contracted slightly. He was clearly wary of the name.
Cha Cai was a friend of Elder Wen, and the number one Black Magic Master in Inca!
"If Master Cha Cai takes action personally, Cheng Yuan’s death is certain!"
As he spoke, a foul wind gusted past, and a sallow-faced old man appeared before the two in a flash.
Wen Zhantian instinctively took a step back, clearly disgusted by the old man’s odor.
Elder Wen, however, didn’t seem to mind in the slightest. He opened his arms and embraced the old man. "Cha Cai, my old friend, you’ve finally arrived."
Cha Cai cackled sinisterly. Several venomous snakes slithered out from his sleeves, flicking their tongues ceaselessly at Elder Wen.
"Wen, my good friend," Cha Cai said, "you are the only one who has never been disgusted by me, never been afraid of me. So tell me, what kind of trouble have you run into?"