My Pretty Campus Queen

Chapter 1299: Chapter 1298: Lei Laowu Gets Played

But, it also depends on the price. There are no fourth-grade alchemy furnaces in the Mortal Realm, but there are several in the cultivation world. It’s just harder to get them there.

Therefore, Elder Mo felt that if it could be obtained in the Mortal Realm, they should try to acquire it. He instructed Lao Feng that as long as it didn’t exceed their limit of five hundred million, they should try their best to bid.

"One hundred million."

Tan Xianglan gritted her teeth and went all in. Although she didn’t know if her father would agree to this price when he was around, this alchemy furnace was very important to her.

A few million for a Great Rejuvenation Pill or a Qi Gathering Pill—if she could get it, at least she would have a way to mass-produce these high-grade third-level pills, and making back a hundred million would be easy.

"One hundred and fifty million."

Lei Laowu called out as if it were a game. But indeed, their family didn’t lack this bit of money, so this amount he could handle.

"Two hundred million."

This was already the highest price for the Butterfly Assassin Group. After Ren Kun called out, if anyone else called, he’d give up. They came specifically for this alchemy furnace, but if it exceeded their limit, there was no point.

With two hundred million, they could send someone to line up at the Cultivator Association, and in two to three months, they could buy thirty pieces, at least ten pieces a year.

In this way, it would be sufficient. Besides, they didn’t rely on their appearance to make a living but on other businesses, so they wouldn’t spend such a huge amount on this alchemy furnace.

"Two hundred and fifty million."

The Scorpio Gang didn’t want to dawdle any longer and directly stated their maximum bid. If surpassed, they wouldn’t call again unless the Butterfly Assassin Group or the Lao Family called.

As expected, after Feng Shi announced this price, the entire room fell silent. This had already exceeded the alchemy furnace’s intrinsic value.

Yan Ci was overjoyed. He initially thought getting one hundred million would be good, but unexpectedly, this group escalated the price to such a level, truly surprising him.

The Assassin Group didn’t shout anymore, nor did representatives from the major local families in Guiyang. Other businessmen found it not worthwhile. Meanwhile, Tan Xianglan was in a tough mental battle. This alchemy furnace had already reached two hundred and fifty million. If used to make money, it felt like it would take a while to break even.

"Three hundred million."

Lao Feng also called out his highest price. He believed no one would dare compete further, right?

At that moment, Huang Zhong, who had been silently watching, shouted, "Four hundred million!"

This was the highest price set by Elder Xie. Huang Zhong, a straightforward person, didn’t want to keep bidding round after round. He seized the moment and called out his highest affordable price.

Everyone present was stunned, even Mr. Feng, who was in charge of the auction, widened his eyes. The Huang Family from the Capital City was determined to get it; once they spoke, it was indeed startling.

"Four hundred million, is this price defying the heavens? Who is this guy, with so much money?"

"Yeah, he’s been so low-key, isn’t he a plant from the Antique Manor?"

"Don’t accuse people of being plants just because you can’t afford it. I know this guy; he’s the young master of the Huang Family from the Capital City."

Seeing so many people discussing, Ren Kun from the Assassin Group couldn’t help but speak out. Huang Zhong, standing next to him, gave him a slight smile of gratitude, and Ren Kun courteously nodded back.

"Four hundred million... what to do?" Tan Xianglan was agonizing over it when suddenly, a voice rang out.

"Five hundred million."

"Wow..."

Everyone turned to look at Lei Laowu. Was this guy just too rich or what? He looked pig-headed from the first time he competed with Chen Tianlong for a map, and now he was making a fool of himself again.

And who raises the price like that? Jumping a whole hundred million like it’s nothing.

"Damn, Lei Laowu, what are you doing?"

Lao Feng couldn’t stand it. Was this Lei Laowu stupid? Even if you wanted to raise the price, you shouldn’t do it so drastically.

"Oh, it’s nothing. My family can afford this." Lei Laowu nonchalantly replied.

Initially, he wasn’t even keen to call out. After all, this furnace didn’t mean much to their family. But seeing that it was Huang Zhong—he was probably friends with Chen Tianlong, who suddenly went quiet—maybe he let this guy buy it for him.

So, after careful thought, Lei Laowu decided to buy it, just to make sure Chen Tianlong couldn’t seize an opportunity.

"Suit yourself."

Lao Feng really didn’t appreciate Lei Laowu’s impulsive behavior, clueless as he was, just shouting randomly.

On her side, Tan Xianglan was about to cry, inwardly cursing Lei Laowu as a jerk for bidding so high, nearly reaching her limit.

Initially, Tan Xianglan’s limit was five hundred million. Anything higher, and she’d basically take years to make money back from it unless she advanced to a fourth or fifth-grade Alchemy Master, which would increase her success rate and potentially allow her to attempt more advanced pill making.

The fourth-grade pills could easily sell for billions each.

"Xianglan, what’s wrong, what’s your maximum bid?" Chen Tianlong noticed Tan Xianglan’s dilemma and deliberately asked.

"Oh, five hundred million, but someone else has already bid five hundred million." Tan Xianglan forced a bitter smile.

"It’s okay. Do you really need it?" Chen Tianlong ignored the others and asked directly.

Tan Xianglan nodded. Chen Tianlong gave a slight smile and turned around to call out, "One billion!"

Shock!

The whole room was dumbfounded. The sudden voice was indeed Chen Tianlong’s. Was he aiming to crush Lei Laowu?

As expected, Lei Laowu was also stunned, but more than that, he was angry. It seemed everyone present knew Chen Tianlong was competing with him.

"Hmph, fine, want to compete with me, huh? I’ll keep competing with you." Lei Laowu thought and directly called out, "One and a half billion!"

"Two billion!"

"Three billion!"

"Four billion!"

After Chen Tianlong called this, almost everyone around stopped breathing. What was initially worth at most three hundred million had risen to four billion.

"Ten billion!"

Lei Laowu, in a fit of heat, shouted loudly as if afraid others wouldn’t hear him.

Mr. Feng nearly got scared out of his seat. This... was indeed astonishing, the bidding had never soared to this extent before, probably the highest price he’d ever seen?

Chen Tianlong smiled with satisfaction and didn’t continue to raise the bid, then turned to Tan Xianglan with a slight smile, saying, "The price has already exceeded twenty times; I can’t do anything more."

"Alright."

Tan Xianglan was at a loss. She knew earlier that Chen Tianlong wanted to help her buy it, but at this price, anyone would drop it. Only a fool would spend ten billion on that alchemy furnace.

Even if their family had an Alchemy Master, it would take decades to earn that hundred billion back, wouldn’t it?

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