My Pretty Campus Queen

Chapter 1298: Chapter 1297: Alchemy Furnace Showdown

"Phew, it’s okay now. Keep watching the auction, but remember, don’t act impulsively later. If it’s not something we want, don’t speak up lightly, got it?"

Lao Feng didn’t want this kind of incident to happen again, so he reminded in advance. Let’s not wait for this fool to act again; it’s not just about losing money, but intelligence.

The next few antiques were also expensive, but they weren’t to Chen Tianlong and Tan Xianglan’s taste.

However, gradually, Chen Tianlong realized that everyone seemed to be waiting for something. And Chen Tianlong naturally knew what that was.

Tan Xianglan had already asked Yan Zheng if his family had an alchemy furnace, and Yan Zheng’s answer was that they had a very precious one called the Divine Cauldron.

Its value was not only in being a fourth-grade alchemy furnace but also having magical effects; the pills refined from this furnace were almost all of top grade.

It should be noted that pills are graded into three tiers: low-tier, mid-tier, and top-tier. The gap between low-tier and top-tier is vast. A numerical comparison would be more illustrative.

If you use a hundred-point scale to rate the tiers, low-tier scores below fifty, mid-tier below eighty, and top-tier above eighty, with most scoring above ninety.

So, given the vast difference between top-tier and low-tier, if you were a merchant, you’d definitely choose a top-tier pill furnace. Moreover, top-tier pills can exert more than ninety percent of their effects after consumption.

"Next, we’re about to auction the last antique. I guess many of you have seen it on the auction list; it’s our show-stopping item and our most expensive product."

Mr. Feng said this while specifically instructing the etiquette Miss to carefully uncover the cloth, as this was their ultimate weapon and needed caution.

Shortly, a jet-black pill furnace appeared in front of everyone, and upon seeing it, they felt a stir of excitement.

"Next, the item we’re going to auction is called the Divine Cauldron. I suppose many people here know its function." Mr. Feng smiled slightly as he spoke, "Well, I’m not going to talk much. Let’s start the auction."

Mr. Feng pointed at the Divine Cauldron and declared, "The auction for the Divine Cauldron officially begins, starting at twenty million!"

"Whoa..."

The crowd was initially in uproar but soon calmed down. They knew that if that was the real price, a lot of people would eagerly buy.

As for why the Yan Family set this starting price, they definitely inserted many shills below, who would wait to see the price go up. But once it reached a certain price, they wouldn’t dare make a move; if it didn’t sell, they’d be doomed.

"Twenty-one million."

A wealthy businessman from Guiyang called out, although he didn’t understand alchemy and his family didn’t know alchemy, he knew this furnace’s value and believed he could sell it for a good price.

"Twenty-two million," shouted the patriarch of a major family from Guiyang.

"Twenty-five million," Lei Laowu couldn’t resist shouting; this was what he wanted. Naturally, it wasn’t prepared for their family but for the Lao Family.

The Lei Family wanted long-term cooperation with the Lao Family and needed a grand gift. If they acquired this alchemy furnace, it would undoubtedly be the best gift.

Lao Feng smiled with satisfaction. This guy finally came to his senses; he didn’t shout blindly. If he didn’t bid on this alchemy furnace, Lao Feng would truly ignore him.

But since Lei Laowu had bid, how could others simply give up? So, the Scorpio Gang quickly set the amount at thirty million.

The person from the Scorpio Gang this time was Feng Shi, a core member and Left Protector.

Their purpose in coming this time was also for this alchemy furnace. However, Vice Gang Leader Hong Meng had said not to fight excessively. If this item truly belonged to them, then it would ultimately be theirs.

But if it didn’t truly belong to them, there’s no use in forcing it. Gauge the timing and watch the price; Hong Meng set their limit at one hundred million.

If it exceeds the limit, give up immediately without being too hung up.

After all, even if they acquired a fourth-grade pill furnace, it doesn’t guarantee successful refining, as alchemy masters are rare in this world, let alone fourth-grade alchemy masters.

To have a higher success rate, just having a fourth-grade alchemy master isn’t enough; a higher level is needed.

Tan Xianglan is the only fourth-grade alchemy master, but most people don’t know, and the Tan Family keeps her level confidential, fearing that if leaked, various forces will flock.

This is Master Tan’s final trump card. When the Tan Family is truly powerless, Master Tan will activate this secret weapon. Consider, which family wouldn’t want a fourth-grade alchemy master? Then, when she is married off, not only can they form alliances, but they can also offer the alchemy master willingly, and those who understand will surely try to recruit her.

"Thirty-five million," the Scorpio Gang raised the price. As one of the three leading forces, how could the Butterfly Assassin Group remain unnoticed? So, Ren Kun raised his hand and called out.

"Forty million."

At this moment, Lao Feng couldn’t sit still. Since both other gangs had bid, he couldn’t leave it solely to Lei Laowu; otherwise, people might say Lei Laowu was only using it to bribe their Lao Family.

"Forty-five million."

Tan Xianglan spoke up at this point. Being the only girl representing herself, not from a family, everyone naturally wouldn’t think she’s vying under any reputable name.

Clearly, Tan Xianglan’s sudden bidding surprised everyone present, and they were unsure why this young lady wanted the furnace. Instead, they thought it was an arrangement by the Yan Family to drive up prices, so they didn’t pay much attention.

Chen Tianlong remained silent because he had no interest in the alchemy furnace. However, seeing Tan Xianglan suddenly offering such a high price, he was momentarily stunned. He knew the Tan Family was renowned for potion-making, but was Tan Xianglan truly buying the furnace for their family?

"Xianglan, is it worth buying such a thing at such a high price?" Chen Tianlong asked puzzledly.

"It’s worth... I..."

Tan Xianglan hesitated. If their family didn’t rise soon, she might be married off by her father. But seeing Chen Tianlong, the Tan Family often interacted with several major families in Capital City, and telling him might make things more severe.

"Um, I understand now. As long as it’s worth it."

Hearing Tan Xianglan say this, Chen Tianlong had already strengthened his resolve.

Tan Xianglan glanced at Chen Tianlong and smiled slightly. Her heart skipped a beat; she didn’t know why this man always left her puzzled, yet he gave her a sense of immense comfort, as if having him here meant everything would pass, and the alchemy furnace would eventually belong to her.

"Fifty million," Lei Laowu saw the young lady next to Chen Tianlong and thought they were together, feeling a rush of anger and immediately called out.

"Sixty million," but just as he finished speaking, Ren Kun from the Assassin Group raised the bid again.

"Seventy million," the Butterfly Assassin Group had spoken up; how could Feng Shi from the Scorpio Gang miss out?

"Eighty million."

Lao Feng wanted this alchemy furnace to expand the Lao Family’s pill business. Although their family didn’t have an alchemy master, their partner, the Celestial Pill Sect, did. With the furnace, the remaining matters wouldn’t trouble them.

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