My Co-renting Lady Boss
Chapter 178 - 0178: It Really Works

Chapter 178: Chapter 0178: It Really Works

"Psh, only you could think of something like this."

Tang Ming said discontentedly, "My elixir needs to fetch a sky-high price. Did you think a measly two hundred thousand would be enough to buy a pill that can cure all poisons? If that’s the case, I’ll take them all."

The crowd below immediately started discussing. Tang Ming was right—if the elixir could really cure all poisons, it would definitely fetch a high price. There was no way it would sell for just two hundred thousand.

"Hmph, then how about one million? What do you think?"

Sun Zhuangjia seemed intent on making Tang Ming look bad.

Tang Ming smiled, his plan successful. Wasting one of his two pills didn’t matter; he could still recoup one million, and the other was sure to fetch a sky-high price: "Alright, let’s do that. Have the auctioneer bring out the poison."

"Hold on, I’m paying, so naturally, I’ll provide the poison."

A glint of murderous intent flashed in Sun Zhuangjia’s eyes. He took a small bottle from his pocket, shook it a few times, and then announced to the entire venue, "This is a unique poison refined by our Sun Family. I originally brought it to put up for auction, but since someone here is not afraid to die, I’ll use this poison to test just how effective his detoxification pill is."

"Wow, the Sun Family’s poison, that’s a top-notch killer."

"Exactly, the Sun Family’s poison refining techniques have always led among the martial arts families. This poison is definitely extraordinary; this kid is in trouble."

"What’s this guy’s background, really? Honestly, there isn’t an elixir in the world that can detoxify all poisons."

"Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. We’ll find out soon enough."

Those who knew of the Sun Family in the venue all began to discuss animatedly.

Suddenly, everyone’s emotions were stirred up; this was truly a battle of titans.

"Then let’s ask the auctioneer to be fair."

Tang Ming looked at the nearby auctioneer and said.

The auctioneer cleared his throat and announced loudly, "We will now begin testing the detoxification pill’s effects, and this person..."

"Sun Zhuangjia."

Sun Zhuangjia said with a smile, seeing this as not only a chance to embarrass Tang Ming but also to make a name for himself. It was indeed killing two birds with one stone.

"Mr. Sun Zhuangjia has provided the Sun Family’s poison to test the detoxification pill’s effects. If it succeeds in detoxifying, then Mr. Sun Zhuangjia will pay one million as compensation for the detoxification pill. However, if the auctioneer dies from the poison, it will be no one’s responsibility and unrelated to anyone else."

The auctioneer turned to Tang Ming, "Please begin now."

Smiling, Tang Ming took the poisonous elixir from Sun Zhuangjia’s hands, chewed it a few times, and swallowed it.

Instantly, the people in the venue gasped, each of them marveling in astonishment. This kid had guts; he just ate the poison as casually as popping candy.

Liu Gaoze sat below, fists clenched, unsure. He knew Tang Ming was capable, but whether the detoxification pill was real or fake, he had no idea. He certainly didn’t want anything bad to happen to Tang Ming.

Su Xiaoxi was extremely nervous too, beginning to worry about Tang Ming. Was this guy really putting himself at risk just to spite Sun Zhuangjia?

Although Su Xiaoxi wasn’t genuinely fond of Tang Ming, their feuds with Sun Zhuangjia had started because of her, and she would feel terribly guilty if anything were to happen!

After seeing Tang Ming swallow the poison, Sun Zhuangjia immediately said, "This particular Poisonous Pill was refined by our family and contains thirty-six different toxic substances. It must be boiled in our testing furnace for ten days to be perfected. Once the pill is formed, it can kill a high-level martial artist in three breaths, even if he is shielded by martial energy. Originally, it was supposed to be auctioned, but since this fearless individual insisted on trying, it’s his fate to blame if he perishes."

Moments later, pretending to be casual, Tang Ming took his own detoxification pill from the auctioneer’s hand and swallowed it.

Following that, all eyes in the room focused on Tang Ming, and Sun Zhuangjia’s expression began to turn sour.

Tang Ming said nonchalantly, "Who claimed it only takes three breaths just now? I have already taken dozens of breaths, so why am I still fine?"

"Hmph, your detoxification pill might have some effect, but it absolutely won’t neutralize the poison. You just wait to die."

Sun Zhuangjia said unconvinced.

Minutes later, Tang Ming stood on the stage with arms crossed, sneering, "Is it okay now? Even if I had drunk a bottle of pesticide, it should have taken effect by now, right? But I’m fine. What does this prove? It proves my detoxification pill can indeed neutralize your powerful poison."

"Impossible, impossible."

Sun Zhuangjia started to panic, mainly because the poison refined by his family had never failed before. How could it be neutralized by Tang Ming, a nobody?

"Stop being stubborn," Tang Ming said with a smile as he looked at the auctioneer and asked:

"Mr. Auctioneer, how much longer until this competition is considered over?"

"It can be over now."

The auctioneer smiled and said, "Stretch out your hand, I’ll check your pulse to know if you’re poisoned or not."

Tang Ming extended his hand, and the auctioneer immediately took his pulse. Moments later, he nodded and said, "This young man has no poison in his body, so the detoxification pill is real and can indeed neutralize all poisons."

"Ah, that’s miraculous, to have such an elixir in the world."

"What a pity, the only one was eaten by him. If there were more, I would definitely bid on one for self-defense,"

"Right, as martial artists, what we fear the most is poison. If someone were to use it against us stealthily, it’s impossible to guard against. This detoxification pill is indeed beneficial for us," said another.

Suddenly, the martial artists at the venue started discussing energetically, and not just them; even those from the business families were eager. An elixir capable of neutralizing all poisons was immensely valuable, and anyone with a bit of sense knew that having such a pill could save a life in a critical moment.

At that moment, a man stood up and asked, "Young man, do you have any more detoxification pills? If you do, bring them out for auction, we want to buy."

"Yes, do you have any more?"

Another elder spoke up.

On the stage, Sun Zhuangjia looked distressed; he had already run off in embarrassment, but he couldn’t escape and had to pay the million. The auctioneer looked at Tang Ming and said,

"If you have more, you can bring them out now. I guarantee they will fetch a good price."

"I was thinking of keeping them for my own protection," Tang Ming said with some difficulty.

"What do you have to fear with money? Hurry and bring them out," urged the crowd below.

"Alright."

After thinking for a while, Tang Ming fished out another detoxification pill from his bosom. The auctioneer took it and excitedly said, "Here, the only detoxification pill at the event. if anyone is interested, let’s start the bidding at one million. Bid increments of two hundred thousand. Start now."

No sooner had he spoken than people began bidding, and within a short while, the price climbed from one million to ten million. Tang Ming walked down from the stage grinning. The auctioneer energetically stirred everyone’s emotions—the more expensive the sale, the higher his commission.