I Have Medicine

Chapter 631 - (The Medicinal Pill Auction) Our auction today will be split into three batches

In an instant, the expressions of the two Lei family descendants, Feng Xueqin’s close friend, and the middle-aged man all underwent a drastic change.

This was because they could clearly feel the bloodlines inside their own bodies beginning to boil—due to their deep family lineages, every single one of them carried a heritage bloodline within them. It was only because their original concentration had been insufficient, or due to some other underlying reason, that they had never managed to awaken a Dharma Body.

They had never expected that a mere wisp of medicinal fragrance could actually induce such a sensation within them… It was truly far too miraculous.

The middle-aged man couldn’t help but ask, “This medicinal pill—”

Duan Yunbeng replied quite readily, “Third Uncle, this medicinal pill was refined from the herbs we obtained when we went out together last time. At that time, Junior Brother Gu promised us that he would share some with us once the refinement succeeded. However, I originally thought it would take quite some time before we received them. I didn’t expect him to succeed in refining them so quickly.” Speaking up to this point, his tone was filled with admiration. “Just you wait and see. Those who assumed Junior Brother Gu lacked ability this time and didn’t bother attending the auction are bound to regret it bitterly.”

If these words had been spoken just a moment ago, the middle-aged man, adhering to a cautious mindset, wouldn’t have fully believed them. But now, having witnessed a medicinal pill that could stir one’s bloodline into a restless frenzy through its fragrance alone, his perception was entirely different.

Involuntarily, he also felt a surge of heightened curiosity toward this auction.

The yellow-robed girl, who was Feng Xueqin’s close friend, spoke up: “Senior Sister Feng, what is the name of this medicinal pill?”

Her bloodline, too, was boiling with desire.

Feng Xueqin exchanged a look with Lei Pengfei and Duan Yunbeng. Upon receiving their silent approval, she finally replied, “The Qingxue Pill.”

Lei Pengfei also spoke up at this moment to clear up everyone’s confusion: “The efficacy of this pill can elevate one’s bloodline by thirty percent!”

The reason he was so certain was because he had already tipped a pill out into his palm, sensing its completely pure, flawless aura!

A Flawless Pill was naturally the version of the Qingxue Pill with the highest efficacy, and its medicinal power would of course grant the maximum increase of thirty percent!

The moment these words were uttered, a fanatical look surfaced in the eyes of the two Lei family descendants. Similarly, exceptional brilliance rippled through the beautiful eyes of Yao Shixian, Feng Xueqin’s close friend. As for the middle-aged man, Third Uncle Duan, a wave of wild joy washed over his heart.

They had known the moment they caught the fragrance that this pill was bound to possess immense medicinal power, but they had never imagined it could be powerful enough to directly elevate their bloodlines by thirty percent!

Yet, Lei Pengfei and the other two were still hiding a secret.

They made no mention of the fact that for individuals who possessed exceptionally strong bloodline power but had somehow failed to awaken a bloodline Dharma Body, swallowing this pill would increase their chances of awakening by twenty to thirty percent.

Although the people in this room were fundamentally on their side, the awakening of a Dharma Body remained a matter of absolute, paramount importance. Unless it was truly impossible to keep a secret, they would not speak of it lightly.

One of the Lei family descendants looked at the jade gourd in Lei Pengfei’s hand, forcing himself to remain calm as he inquired, “Eldest Cousin, the number of pills gifted by that Pharmacist Gu totals…”

Regarding the quantity of the pills, Lei Pengfei did not hide it: “Five pills.” He then sighed with emotion, “Earlier, because the quantity of herbs was quite large, Junior Brother Gu mentioned that he would give each of us at least five pills. Originally, I thought five pills would be the limit. I didn’t expect him to be so honorable; he’ll even give us a few more in a couple of days. When that time comes, even if it’s just one or two more pills, it will still be a great blessing for my Lei family.”

Observing the envious expression on his third uncle’s face from the side, Duan Yunbeng quietly told him, “Our family doesn’t have many members, and since Third Uncle came along with me today, I’ll give Third Uncle one of these five pills once we head back.”

On the other side, however, Yao Shixian didn’t share such good fortune.

It was true that the Qingxue Pills were given to Feng Xueqin by Gu Zuo, but Feng Xueqin belonged to the Feng family. If she were to give such a pill to an outsider, she would be disregarding her family’s interests; consequently, the family naturally wouldn’t look after her interests either, which would jeopardize the stability of her position.

Yao Shixian understood this perfectly, so while she was deeply envious, she didn’t say anything to put Feng Xueqin in a difficult position.

Knowing her close friend’s thoughts, Feng Xueqin said to her, “For this auction, Junior Brother Gu wants to establish his reputation. This Qingxue Pill is exceptionally precious, so he will likely bring some out to be auctioned off. When that time comes, you can simply bid for them. If you run short on funds, I will make up the difference for you.”

Upon hearing this, Yao Shixian revealed a soft and beautiful smile. “Then many thanks, Senior Sister Feng.”

Indeed, she had also realized it. Pharmacist Gu could have easily given them the Qingxue Pills after the fact, yet he chose to deliver them right before the auction. This was bound to be a subtle hint—from this, one could easily deduce that there was a ninety percent chance this exact pill would appear in the auction!

Yao Shixian’s mood instantly brightened, and she completely set her mind at ease.

She also reasoned that since Senior Sister Feng shared a good relationship with Pharmacist Gu, even if the pill didn’t appear during the auction, she might still be able to figure out another way after it concluded.

Lei Pengfei, Duan Yunbeng, and the others all wore smiles as well.

Even though they were on good terms with Gu Zuo, it didn’t mean they could just casually purchase any medicinal pill they wanted from him whenever they pleased. This auction was an excellent opportunity for them as well.

Therefore, while many people had come out of sheer curiosity, mild interest, or purely to network with Pill Slaughterer Profound Shadow, their respective families had all brought along more than ample funds.

In a moment, regardless of what pills they needed, they would spare no expense to bid for them!

Gradually, the time for the auction to officially begin arrived.

Following the sharp strike of a gong, a blinding white light suddenly erupted within the venue. Immediately after, this white light fell straight onto the previously dark auction stage, illuminating it completely. At the same time, a young woman on the stage appeared before everyone’s eyes.

This young woman was at the Atomic Realm. She possessed striking, glamorous features and a bright, radiant smile that naturally made anyone like her at first glance. Standing on the stage, she was like a shimmering pearl, thoroughly dazzling.

She was none other than Ming Wanzhu, who had once drifted through the lower echelons of the martial world, surviving alongside her siblings through a rather complex past before ultimately following Gongyi Tianheng and Gu Zuo. Today, because she was sharp-tongued, quick-witted, and possessed an amiable beauty, she had been specifically deployed to host this auction.

Ming Wanzhu possessed a passionate personality. Ever since Xue Shen was successfully rescued, she had become increasingly fiercely loyal to her masters. Afterward, having clearly seen the duo’s potential and the foundations they had already laid down, she dedicated herself wholeheartedly to serving them alongside her siblings, hoping to truly become a member of their inner circle.

Therefore, when the host for this auction was being decided, she had fought hard for the opportunity, hoping to use it to demonstrate her capabilities and help her group stand out.

At this moment, Ming Wanzhu stood on the stage, the focal point of countless gazes—it could truly be called “the center of everyone’s attention.” Quite a few people in the crowd radiated incredibly formidable auras. Even though her own strength had improved recently, she had never stepped forward in a grand setting like this before, so she was naturally a bit apprehensive. However, having been on a battlefield before, she quickly steadied her mind. She gave the audience a graceful smile, bowed elegantly, and said, “It is Wanzhu’s utmost honor that you all have graced this Dan Tu Auction with your presence. Before we begin, I would like to introduce the types, names, and qualities of the medicinal pills up for bid today.”

Ordinarily, the clichéd introductory remarks of an auction were ignored by veterans who had attended countless events. But this time was different; everyone only knew that medicinal pills would be auctioned off, but they had no idea what kind, or how the bidding would work. Thus, the moment Ming Wanzhu spoke these words, the somewhat restless martial artists below quieted down.

Ming Wanzhu spoke with clear, rapid articulation: “This auction is split into two halves, both consisting entirely of Profound-Level Pills. The first half is divided into three batches. The first batch contains 128 types of pills, the second batch contains 81 types, and the third batch contains 36 types. Among them, the first and second batches can be bid on using Spirit Crystals, while the third batch can only be contested with Profound Crystals. The second half will be a barter-only session featuring 18 types of pills. These can only be bartered for using medicinal herbs or other natural treasures; Spirit Crystals or Profound Crystals will not be accepted.”

Pausing slightly at this point, she smiled again. “Naturally, all the pills in the first half can also be bartered for. However, unless the offered item perfectly aligns with my Master’s wishes, my Master will not casually disrupt the order of the venue.”

The moment her words fell, every single martial artist who had come to attend the auction was utterly dumbfounded.

They had never imagined that for a mere small-scale auction—even if its owner was a highly renowned, unorthodox genius—the variety of pills brought out would be this overwhelming. It would be one thing if it were just a large quantity, but the entire auction was actually structured into two halves with multiple batches… Was this just a cheap gimmick to grab attention, or was this person truly that terrifyingly capable?

…It had to be said that those who previously held only a thirty percent interest now had at least an eighty percent interest, and those who had just come to watch the commotion found their curiosity instantly piqued!

With just a bit of careful thought, they all realized that any pharmacist who dared to pull off a stunt like this was bound to possess incredible backing and confidence!

Consequently, many people immediately instructed their subordinates to quickly notify the auction managers and head back to retrieve more funds.

With such a vast variety of medicinal pills, this could be considered a rare grand feast. No matter what, they had to secure as many as possible…

Inside the private box, Lei Pengfei and the others were also visibly startled.

Then, Lei Pengfei shook his head and laughed in spite of himself. “This Junior Brother Gu is truly quite…”

For a moment, he actually found himself at a loss for words.

Below, Ming Wanzhu flipped her delicate hand, gripping a small gavel in her palm. She tapped it gently against the podium to one side and announced in a clear, resonant voice:

“The auction officially commences!”

“First half, first batch, first pill: Profound-Level 10th-grade Huangu Pill. Any Celestial Realm martial artist with congenital bone defects who swallows this pill will experience the effect of total bone reconstruction! The starting bid is three hundred Spirit Crystals!”

‘The Huangu Pill?’

‘It is actually the Huangu Pill!’

The moment Ming Wanzhu announced the pill’s name and its medicinal efficacy, a sudden hush fell over the entire venue.

Many martial artists were well aware that congenital defects were incredibly difficult to cure. Because they existed from birth, they disrupted the body’s internal equilibrium from its very inception—something completely incomparable to later-stage injuries like regrowing a severed limb. In fact, quite a few talented martial artists would only discover they had ground to a halt after cultivating to a certain level, all because they were dragged down by congenital bone defects. Most pills capable of thoroughly transforming one’s bones and sinews only worked if consumed during childhood; the higher a martial artist’s prowess grew, the harder it became to treat. For this very reason, many talented martial artists had seen their futures in martial arts cut tragically short, leaving them with no choice but to channel their efforts into nurturing disciples. It was a deeply painful transition from riding high on morale to sinking into despondency.

Now, this Huangu Pill could actually reconstruct the bones of someone who had already reached the Celestial Realm—how could this not drive the crowd to frantic astonishment!

It must be understood that for those on the path of martial arts, the transition from the Xiantian Realm to the Immortal Realm is the first threshold, from the Ascendant Realm to the Celestial Realm is the next, and from the Royal Realm to the Cosmic Realm is yet another. If a bone defect goes unnoticed during the Immortal Realm, it will inevitably make itself known by the time one reaches the Celestial Realm. A medicinal pill capable of treating this at the Celestial Realm was a godsend to countless martial artists suffering from this exact affliction!

In the next instant, a barrage of bidding voices erupted from all sides, refusing to pause for a single breath.

“Four hundred Spirit Crystals!”

“Four hundred and twenty!”

“Five hundred!”

Whether from the private boxes or the main floor below, more and more voices rang out, each laced with unmistakable excitement.

Even if their own congenital bones were perfectly fine, bidding to secure it was still an excellent choice—it could be kept as a gift or used to aid their own close friends and family.