Azure Heaven Saber
Chapter 718 - 718 232 Good News【Extra 2 for Alliance Master

Chapter 718: Chapter 232: Good News【Extra 2 for Alliance Master ‘Drunken=Thousand Sorrows’】 Chapter 718: Chapter 232: Good News【Extra 2 for Alliance Master ‘Drunken=Thousand Sorrows’】 People from the Song state and the Chu Country hung their heads in despair, and those from the Yan State slowly seated themselves in somber defeat.

Wu Tiejun let out a quiet sigh of relief.

Two hundred and thirty million.

That was all the money he was able to amass.

Two hundred million was justifiable, but it looked like he was going to have to live on a frugal diet in order to maintain the Ferocious Beast from now on…

However, just as the Yan state was about to give in…

Someone suddenly proclaimed in a high voice from the crowd, “Two hundred and fifty million!”

Wu Tiejun quickly turned his head towards the voice, spotting a middle-aged man standing in the crowd.

“I am Yu Dan from Yan State Capital City. I am willing to bid two hundred and fifty million. If successful, I will gift the ferocious beast to Yan State’s military.”

The Yan State representative, revived from a hopeless situation, stood up with tear-filled eyes and exclaimed loudly, “Thank you for your assistance, brother! I will report your help to our sovereign upon my return and plead your case!”

“Please, I only did what was needed for my homeland!”

Wu Tiejun’s heart turned to ice.

Two hundred and fifty million, a price exceeding his own financial limits.

He could no longer afford a higher bid.

Despite his successful insider tip and careful planning, it seemed he might lose the Ferocious Beast.

Sigh…

Wu Tiejun’s heart turned bitter with disappointment.

If not for Yuezhou’s crisis, he wouldn’t have had to rely on others donating all their money and resources. His important local status wouldn’t have put him in such a vulnerable position.

But this was his poorest moment.

You could even say that he, the top military leader in Yuezhou, was the most in need!

Just as he was about to give up, another voice rang out, sounding quite pleased, “Oh? I see we can play it this way too. Well then, I, Ding Xiaoqian from Yuezhou, offer three hundred million. If I win the Ferocious Beast, I will gift it to Commander Wu!”

It was Ding the Rich who had stepped in.

He didn’t have a choice. Although normally low-key, he was given clear orders to ensure the Ferocious Beast ended up in Wu Tiejun’s hands.

If someone else got it…

It wouldn’t be Wu Tiejun that could not bear it, but Ding Xiaoqian!

If he didn’t accomplish this, how could he keep dreaming about gaining immortality from his master?

If money could solve it, wouldn’t it be the simplest solution?

Ding Xiaoqian might say little, but he was truly wealthy. Hundreds of millions were nothing to him. He could even outcompete contenders by throwing money!

Yu Dan, obviously a wealthy man from Yan State, didn’t falter and said, “Three hundred and twenty million.”

“Four hundred million!”

Ding Xiaoqian simply threw out a higher bid. He didn’t mind spending his mostly stolen money, as long as it meant he was winning.

Yu Dan gritted his teeth, “Four hundred and ten million.”

“Five hundred million!”

“Five hundred and twenty million!”

“One billion!”

Ding the Rich, annoyed and afraid of not spending enough to sway Wu Tiejun’s favor, named his price outright, raising the bid to a billion.

Instantly, the whole room went silent.

Yu Dan gave a long sigh, smiled, and said, “I give up.”

He exhibited great style and had truly tried his best.

Yet this sale price had once again shocked Leopard Elder, even more so than the initial one hundred and fifty billion.

Because this Ferocious Beast was clearly inferior to the ones earlier in every aspect, whether it was in terms of bloodline, strength, combat power, or potential.

The Ferocious Beast’s initial expectation price was not even one hundred million in Leopard Elder’s estimation.

Especially knowing that the Ferocious Beast was already earmarked for Wu Tiejun, Leopard Elder had expected this to be merely a formality. As he knew that due to the recent crisis in Yuezhou, Wu Tiejun had almost donated all his wealth, and thus wouldn’t have much to raise.

That is why this sudden announcement of the Ferocious Beast’s auction was made after everyone had arrived.

To catch everyone off guard!

Leopard Elder, however, did not expect the representatives from different countries to bid so crazily.

Even under such short notice, they managed to raise so much money!

There were even unexpected outside interventions that immediately out-prized Wu Tiejun, who held a local advantage!

If not for Ding the Rich stepping in, Leopard Elder would have had to change tactics on the spot, advising Wu Tiejun to continue bidding and financially help him make up the difference.

What Leopard Elder wasn’t aware of, was that Ding the Rich had been fixed as a backup by Feng Yin in case there were any variables. With his background of being a long-time resident of Yuezhou City, he had nothing to fear from scrutiny. Furthermore, he declared outright that he was bidding to, generously give the Ferocious Beast to Wu Tiejun, making his intentions clear.

It couldn’t have been more suitable!.

“Three billion for the third time, the second time… Sold!”

At the sound of these two words, Wu Tiejun couldn’t help but have a surreal feeling.

Is… is it really mine now?

But… it cost ten billion!

A whole ten billion!

How could he ever repay such an incredible favor?

The figure was just too astronomical for him, breaking his imagination’s upper limit.

For a moment, he was both happy and relieved, but also filled with anxiety.

Ding Xiaoqian spoke loudly, “I’m from Qin country and have been living in Yuezhou for decades. I bought this Ferocious Beast to give to Commander Wu. It has nothing to do with anyone else. I am only grateful to Commander Wu for fighting for the Great Qin and for Yuezhou. However, I do not want this gift to tarnish Commander Wu’s reputation. I will discuss later with Leopard Elder whether to give this in Commander Wu’s name or in the name of the country.”

These words made everyone thoughtful. Not only did Ding Xiaoqian have money, but he was also very smart.

Giving it to the country would be identical, at least within the realm of Yuezhou, to giving it to Wu Tiejun.

And even if it were given to the country first, and then conferred to Fei Xinyu instead of Wu Tiejun, it would just be shifting from one hand to the other, as long as all results in the same end.

The deeper significance is that he is concerned that if there is a power struggle in the court in the future, Wu Tiejun may face attack and impeachment because of this, which would be unsightly.

He has even considered this point, and is very thoughtful.

At this point, the auction came to an end, and the highlight everyone was waiting for was just beginning—

Leopard Elder stood on the high platform with a beaming smile and full of joy.

“You may not believe what I’m about to say.”

Leopard Elder said, “In my whole life, I have attended countless auctions, but none has been as thrilling as today’s. My heart is still pounding. If the miracle doctor had not cured me, maybe I would have the honor to treat you all.”

“Haha…”

Leopard Elder’s humorous words caused everyone to burst into laughter.

But considering Leopard Elder’s near-death condition previously, they couldn’t help but feel concerned. As if he had been conducting the auction in such a state, and excitement really did take his life, it wouldn’t necessarily be a surprising thing.

Someone below started to stir: “We can’t eat a meal for nothing, give us at least a hundred taels of program along!”

Leopard Elder smiled with bitterness: “One hundred taels … Brother, you’re really generous. Although I’m still alive, it’s jus by fate … If that day comes many years later, don’t forget what you said today.”

The person below shouted: “Leopard Elder, I’m currently suffering from diseases. I might not live until that day.”

“Hahaha…”

“The auction has come to an end, and now it’s time for the heavyweight news that everybody has been looking forward to.”

Leopard Elder coughed heavily.

As these words came out, everyone was silent again, stretching their necks and pricking up their ears to listen.

“The miracle doctor asked me to convey a few words to everyone.”

Leopard Elder laughed heartily. In his dignified look, there was a hint of pride.

There seemed to be a bit of a ‘looking down on you all as rubbish’ kind of vibe.

However, everyone was waiting for this. Who would care about the details?

“The Miracle Doctor said that, he understands everyone’s feelings. So after some consideration, he decided to act.”

Leopard Elder announced this news with a face full of joy.

“Ao…ao…ao…”

There was an uproar!

The Miracle Doctor had finally decided to act.

“However!”

Leopard Elder’s two words silenced the cheers.

“The Miracle Doctor is after all one person with two hands, he cannot treat everyone. Who he treats and who he doesn’t, who gets treated first and who gets treated later, there are rules and codes!”

“Apart from the basic principle mentioned earlier that those under the Heavenly Judge’s death warrant will not be treated, we have other rules.”

“Just say it quickly, what rules are there? We’ll abide!”

Leopard Elder said, “Firstly, I have two pieces of good news to announce and the Miracles Doctor’s personal thank-you note.”

“Good news? What good news? A thank-you note? Who is the Miracle Doctor thanking?”

“Announce the good news first!”

“Read the thank-you note first!”

“Oh, come on…”

Below, it was chaotic.

Leopard Elder spoke solemnly: “Dong Tiesong of the Heavenly Sword Cloud Palace, Elder Dong, has been cured under the Miracle Doctor’s treatment. And, the Cat Emperor of the Seven Orifice Spirit Cat tribe, has also recovered.”

Below, there was a commotion. Unknowingly, two more people had been cured?

But upon hearing the names of the Heavenly Sword Cloud Palace and the Cat Emperor, everyone understood.

Such powers, such forces, if they were not treated, even the Miracle Doctor would have to compromise under pressure…

“The Cat Emperor is not here now. Elder Dong, please come up and verify the Miracle Doctor’s words.”

Leopard Elder said loudly.

Everyone immediately turned their eyes towards him.

Then, Dong Tiesong stood up from the number one VIP box, his face full of gratitude: “The Miracle Doctor’s miraculous hands have brought me back from the brink. I owe my life to him. This kindness is too great and deep to be repaid. From now on, my entire life is a gift from the Miracle Doctor. I don’t have eloquent speech. You’ll see my gratitude through my actions in the future.”