I Have Medicine

Chapter 636 - (Yanshou Pill) The Final Pill

[Translator: Instead of “Deceptive Pill,” use “Enigmatic Pill.” I used “Enigmatic Pill” in some contexts before, as I didn’t remember that I had translated it as “Deceptive Pill.”]

Medicinal pills capable of purifying bloodline power were eagerly sought after; countless martial artists desperately scrambled to claim it. Yet in the end, under Gu Zuo’s direction, Ming Wanzhu selected a martial artist who had offered only three types of herbs—simply because, beyond all expectation, two of those three herbs were auxiliary ingredients.

In this way, including the Jin Xu Root, Gu Zuo had managed to gather three auxiliary ingredients during this auction alone.

The one who ultimately secured the pill, surprisingly, was still Shen Wenhan.

The backing behind this man was truly extraordinary, and he himself was exceedingly capable. With thorough preparations and keen powers of observation, it didn’t take long for him to hit the sweet spot of Gu Zuo’s desires and successfully exchange for the pill.

In the private box where Lei Pengfei and his group were located, Yao Shixian’s eyes dimmed, and she let out a quiet sigh.

She felt a deep sense of loss. Despite putting forward her most precious bargaining chips, she still fell short of meeting the requirements as perfectly as Shen Wenhan had. Naturally, she had no choice but to bow out.

Regrettably, her dream of awakening her bloodline seemed to have vanished into thin air.

Feng Xueqin lightly patted her jade-smooth forearm, comforting her softly: “Restrain your feelings for now. Once this auction concludes, I will find a way to introduce you to Junior Brother Gu.”

Hearing this, Yao Shixian’s spirits lifted slightly.

Even though it remained an open question whether she could obtain what she desired upon meeting him, this at least offered a ray of hope.

Her sole wish was that Senior Sister Feng’s reputation would carry a bit more weight in the eyes of Pharmacist Gu.

However, all of that would have to wait until the auction drew to a close.

On the auction stage, Ming Wanzhu quickly chimed in again: “Everyone, there is no need to be discouraged. Please observe our fourth type of medicinal pill—”

The fourth type of pill was the Qizhuan Suti Pill. It contained immense medicinal efficacy that accumulated within the body, crafted specifically for martial artists who cultivated the physical body. Once consumed at the Xiantian Realm, the medicinal power would continuously be digested as the martial artist’s strength grew. By the time they reached the Celestial Realm, the power would fully dissipate, leaving their physical body transformed through seven turns—unbelievably formidable, not faring a bit worse than certain physical constitutions built for body-refinement.

The fifth type of pill, called the Taiyuan Mi Pill, sealed away an ancient secret. This secret stemmed from the memories of various long-lived medicinal herbs, manifesting as they collided with one another during refining. This secret might be the memory of a top-tier martial artist from antiquity, an ancient piece of intelligence, or merely a trivial sentence spoken by someone from long ago—yet so long as it was “ancient,” it could very well represent an indescribable treasure. Whether it truly was, however, depended entirely on the luck of the martial artist who consumed it. Some had soared straight to the heavens after uncovering a treasure through it, while others gained nothing from vague, muffled voices; some even brought harm upon themselves, cutting short their martial path. Nevertheless, this was a medicinal pill passed down from extremely ancient eras. Classified under the category of Enigmatic Pills, it was a relatively well-known one, and many major forces were aware of its existence.

The sixth type of pill, named the Bayi Pill, contained a type of martial domain. Once swallowed, one could continuously elevate their own domain by observing and contemplating the state within…

The seventh type of pill… The eighth type…

As pill after pill was brought out, each proved to be a breathtaking masterpiece. Anyone lucky enough to secure one couldn’t refrain from caressing the vial again and again, wishing they could head back immediately to refine it. Yet at the same time, they couldn’t bear to miss the remaining pills that followed, leaving them squirming as if sitting on pins and needles, unable to tame their itching curiosity as they stayed until the very end.

Gradually, fifteen types of pills were successfully exchanged.

Among these, the vast majority of successful claimants were disciples of major forces. Only a single pill was fortunately obtained by a Celestial Realm martial artist sitting down below in the general hall—and this was entirely thanks to him possessing a bottom-drawer treasure that happened to be among the more urgently needed items on the auction list, allowing him to pull off a smooth trade.

However, lacking a powerful faction to back him up, the moment he obtained the pill, countless pairs of eyes harboring a variety of dark emotions swept over him, scrutinizing him with intense scrutiny and even unabashed greed.

The martial artist’s mood gradually cooled down from sheer ecstasy to sharp composure.

He had no powerful background, yet had managed to bid on a pill that many deeply desired but couldn’t get; naturally, he had to be extra cautious. Otherwise, the moment he stepped foot out of this venue, it would likely mark his day of death!

Having calmed down, the martial artist came to a firm decision.

Since he had managed to cultivate all the way to his current realm on his own, he certainly didn’t lack shrewdness and quick wits. Seeing that it was impossible for him to leave safely with the pill in hand, he simply pulled out the pill, swallowed it right on the spot, and began refining it right where he sat.

At the same time, he felt immensely fortunate in his heart: the pill he had bid on happened to suit his physical constitution extraordinarily well. Swallowing it like this allowed him to refine it smoothly without causing him too much trouble.

Seeing the martial artist’s decisive move, those greedy eyes slowly withdrew their gazes.

‘This person is decisive. Now that he has swallowed the pill, it is unwise to make an enemy of him for nothing.’

‘Curse it! If only there were enough time to bring over top experts from my clan, I would have dragged him back and refined him into a human pill!’

‘Since matters have reached this point, let us drop it.’

When the martial artist opened his eyes once more, he found that most of those prickly, razor-sharp gazes that had made him feel like sitting on pins and needles had dissipated, easing his heart considerably. He simply continued to slowly refine the medicinal power while hoping that the remaining three pills would spark an even greater sensation, diverting the attention of the surrounding martial artists away from him.

And as it turned out, reality did not disappoint him.

Ming Wanzhu’s bright eyes rippled with grace: “Everyone, the remaining three pills are completely different from the fifteen that came before!” First, she spread her palm and tipped a vial over. Instantly, with a slight flick of her palm’s breeze, she pinched a round, lustrous pill radiating a peculiar fragrance between two fingers. “A 11th-grade Ben Zhen Pill, an Earth-Level pill! With a single ordinary item listed as the base price, everyone may begin bidding.”

‘A Ben Zhen Pill?’

Several martial artists reacted immediately.

‘Isn’t the Ben Zhen Pill used by Cosmic Realm experts to replenish their energy? To think an Earth-Level pill would actually appear in this auction!’

However, several academy disciples quickly recalled that when this Lecturer Gu took the test at the Longque Academy back then, he had personally refined a 10th-grade Ben Zhen Pill on the spot. Now, having made even further progress, he had actually reached Grade 11. Some sharp-eyed individuals also knew that Gu Zuo’s cultivation realm had not yet reached the Celestial Realm, making Flawless Pills impossible for him at this stage. Yet, reaching Grade 11 made him stronger than many genuine Earth-Level pharmacists!

One must know that Earth-Level pharmacists were few and far between, and many Pill Kings could barely manage to refine Earth-Level pills at all. Judging by Gu Zuo’s current caliber, he was already in the upper-middle tier among Pill Kings!

Later on, even more people realized that after this auction concluded, even if his cultivation realm hadn’t caught up, this Pharmacist Gu—the Pill Slaughterer Profound Shadow—could legitimately call himself a Pill King based on his current skill level alone!

However, Earth-Level pills were of little use to the majority of martial artists present—or at least, not of urgent need. Their cultivation realms were far from reaching that level; only the people in those private boxes above were willing to bid on them for the elders of their respective factions.

Thus, the pool of bidders was narrowed down in an instant—either top-tier prodigies with absolute confidence in themselves, or those whose family factions possessed Cosmic Realm powerhouses. And these two groups of people largely overlapped.

Following a period of strange silence, several bids were made from the private boxes above, and the pill was ultimately snapped up by Duan Yunbeng.

He intended to take it back to repay his old father, the Old Man of Yin and Yang, thanking him for years of painstaking effort and care.

The Ben Zhen Pill was brought out mainly to showcase Gu Zuo’s strength, so while it created quite a stir, the bidding reaction was not overly fierce.

Once that sale was concluded, Ming Wanzhu immediately brought out another pill.

This pill was likewise an Earth-Level pill, and also of Grade 11. Named the Dihun Pill, it belonged to a category of pills that helped Cosmic Realm martial artists maintain a state of clear mindfulness, enhancing the efficacy of their cultivation.

Even among Earth-Level pills, the Dihun Pill was considered a niche yet exceptionally precious commodity. The disciples of major forces were the ones who truly recognized its worth, and after a round of spirited competition, Shen Wenhan pocketed it.

From high above, Gu Zuo’s eyebrows twitched slightly: “Senior Brother Shen is certainly giving us a tremendous amount of support.”

Time after time, the number of medicinal pills Shen Wenhan had successfully bid on was truly not small! The further along the auction went, the more frequently he succeeded. It just so happened that his status was exceptionally high—one could say almost no one in the entire auction venue could surpass him. Thus, while taking the lead without hesitation, he also strictly followed the rules, leaving no room for anyone to complain.

Gongyi Tianheng’s eyes flickered slightly: “Let us see about this final pill…”

Down below, the martial artists participating in the auction held mixed emotions.

In their eyes, the next pill would likely be another Earth-Level pill—logically speaking, that was how it should be. It was just that the vast majority of them truly had little use for Earth-Level pills; instead, they hoped to see a type of pill better suited to themselves. Now, it seemed there were none left, which was genuinely disappointing.

However, things unfolded differently from what they had envisioned.

As the grand finale pill presented at the very end, how could it possibly be what they imagined—a pill brought out merely to demonstrate Gu Zuo’s Earth-Level capabilities?

Ming Wanzhu’s face flushed red, and her fingers trembled lightly, overcome by a wave of irrepressible excitement: “The final medicinal pill! A Profound-Level, Flawless Pill—the Yanshou Pill! This pill is suited for powerhouses from the Celestial Realm up to the Royal Realm. If swallowed by a Celestial Realm expert, it extends life by one thousand years; if swallowed by a Noble Realm expert, it extends life by eight hundred years; and if swallowed by a Royal Realm expert, it can still extend life by five hundred years! Everyone may now begin bidding, with a starting price of two ordinary items! The highest offer wins!”

A stretch of eerie silence fell over the hall.

‘What?’

‘A Yanshou Pill? Is it the kind of Yanshou Pill I am thinking of? You must be joking…’

‘Could a pill like this actually appear in Flawless quality?’

‘Among Profound-Level pills, someone would actually sell a Yanshou Pill?!’

Yet, Ming Wanzhu’s words had clearly been heard by every single person.

The next moment, Lei Pengfei shouted out at the top of his lungs: “Three ordinary items!”

Not to be outdone, Duan Yunbeng and Feng Xueqin called out almost simultaneously: “Four items!”

Shen Wenhan refused to yield an inch as well: “Five items!”

Countless people began shouting their bids, every private box driven into sheer frenzy.

“Six items!”

“Seven items!”

“Seven items plus three spiritual herbs!”

“Two precious items and four ordinary items!”

No one was willing to back down, even as their eyes turned crimson from the fierce contention.

Watching this scene unfold, Gu Zuo was also taken aback.

He knew that Yanshou Pills were popular, but this level of popularity was far too intense. The martial artists were calling out bids so rapidly that he had to summon every ounce of his concentration to quickly filter through their offers and pick out the trade items he desired most.

Meanwhile, in the private box, the two sisters at the Royal Realm whipped their heads around in perfect sync, their eyes blazing with unrestrained fervor.

They had never imagined that Gu Zuo could actually refine a medicinal pill like this as well!

Had it not been for their prior agreement, even they would have been sorely tempted to disregard the rules, leap down, and snatch it for themselves…