Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 99 - 99 98 Auction_1

99: Chapter 98: Auction_1 99: Chapter 98: Auction_1 There were still a few days until the auction would start.

After Lu Chuan got the invitation, he didn’t think of returning to Cloud City first; he planned to go back after the auction ended.

Upon learning about this, Jiang Hai eagerly arranged a five-star hotel for Lu Chuan and told him to ask for anything he needed.

Lu Chuan didn’t stand on ceremony with Jiang Hai—after all, having someone to take care of meals and accommodation while traveling was quite satisfying.

In the meantime, Jiang Lingshan also came to thank Lu Chuan and treated him to several meals.

Lu Chuan didn’t know if Jiang Hai was deliberately trying to matchmake them, but he often bought tickets to amusement parks or scenic areas for the two of them, letting them go out to have fun under the pretext of hosting Lu Chuan, and he would remind Jiang Lingshan to take good care of Lu Chuan.

Through several encounters, Lu Chuan had also come to understand Jiang Lingshan’s gentle and elegant personality; hanging out with a girl like her was refreshing, so he never turned down the activities arranged by Jiang Hai.

Of course, even a goddess-like Jiang Lingshan would slowly reveal her human side after long contact.

She was an out-and-out foodie.

Even Lu Chuan was thoroughly impressed by her mindset, which was always thinking about eating no matter what she did.

Time flew by, and before they knew it, the day of the auction arrived.

Accompanied by Jiang Lingshan, Lu Chuan arrived at the auction venue.

By then, the venue already seated many people—all of them the top magnates of Tianhai City, creating an atmosphere that felt different to Lu Chuan.

The two of them took their seats in the front row.

Many people started to murmur with curiosity.

“Who is that guy?

How come I’ve never seen him in Tianhai City before, and he’s sitting in the front row?”

“Didn’t you see Miss Jiang of the Jiang family sitting next to him?

I guess he’s a phoenix man who’s walked into luck.”

“Tsk, to be able to associate with the Jiang family, this guy must be no ordinary person.”

…

Not long after, a host walked in front of everyone, and the spotlight fell, declaring the auction officially open.

“Welcome, everyone, to this auction.

I’m sure you are all aware that the lots here are all treasures—no matter which one you win, it will definitely be worth more than what you pay.”

“Without further ado, let our usher bring up the first auction item!”

A curvaceous woman dressed in revealing clothes pushed a cart forward, on which rested a box.

The host opened the box to reveal a piece of unique jade.

“This item is called the Glazed Jade Stone, discovered by explorers in extremly cold regions.

It is rarely seen in the world and contains a strange power that can slow aging…”

The host spoke fluently, quickly stirring up the attendees’ interest.

The starting bid for all items in the auction was set to half a million, with each minimum increase also being half a million.

Watching the expressionless wealthy people raise their bidding signs, Lu Chuan couldn’t help but reflect that rich people really didn’t treat money as money!

Soon, the host successfully auctioned off four items.

Lu Chuan’s target this time was only the hundred-year medicinal herb, so he wasn’t interested in the other items and patiently waited.

Before long, the fifth auction item was brought up.

It was a small box the size of a palm, containing a black elixir pill.

Lu Chuan was slightly startled upon seeing the pill, as it looked a bit familiar.

The host introduced, “Ladies and Gentlemen, the next lot is a miraculous elixir pill that can, no exaggeration, bring the dead back to life.”

“This pill is called the Hundred Cure Pill, which can neutralize any poison in the world, even if you’ve consumed poison and have only one breath left, this pill can save you!”

“The starting bid for this pill is also half a million, let’s start the bidding now.”

When Lu Chuan heard what the host said, he froze and then couldn’t help but start laughing.

Someone had actually brought a Hundred Cure Pill to sell at an auction!

It seemed his three elixir pills had really been embraced by the populace.

Seeing Lu Chuan laughing, Jiang Lingshan was a bit puzzled and asked, “Miracle Doctor Lu, what are you laughing at?”

Lu Chuan suppressed his smile, “Nothing, just thought of something happy.”

Very seriously, Jiang Lingshan said, “Miracle Doctor Lu, I know you are a Divine Doctor with remarkable medical skills, so it’s possible you look down on the Hundred Cure Pill, but this pill has been a hot topic in Tianhai City’s upper society for some time now, and its effects really are as incredible as the host described.

You mustn’t underestimate this pill, it’s now quite hard to come by, otherwise it wouldn’t have appeared in the auction.”

“Oh, and it seems like the Hundred Cure Pill originated from your Cloud City!”

Lu Chuan became even more amused, thinking to himself that he was the one who made the pill, so how could he not know its effects?

“I’m not underestimating the pill.

I believe the person who crafted it must be very skillful, not just anybody,” Lu Chuan said with a straight face.

Jiang Lingshan nodded in agreement, “I think so too.”

People began to bid.

Sure enough, the price quickly reached three million.

Normally, the Hundred Cure Pill would sell for, at most, five to six hundred thousand each, but since Hanging Gourd Medical Hall had only recently released this pill and it had not yet widely circulated in Tianhai City, selling for three million at an auction was already a very high price.

After all, no matter how incredible an elixir pill, once the price exceeds its value by too many multiples, there would be few willing to buy it.

Therefore, Lu Chuan thought three million was probably the highest price the Hundred Cure Pill would fetch.

Once the crowd heard a bid of three million, they indeed quieted down.

Just as the auctioneer was about to bring down the gavel, a tall, indifferent-looking young man raised his bidding paddle.

“Five million!”

A gasp ran through the crowd.

Lu Chuan glanced over at the young man and asked Jiang Lingshan with some curiosity, “Who is that?”

Jiang Lingshan explained, “That man is Wu Xiu, the son of Tianhai’s number one expert Wu Wei.

He is a Martial Path prodigy, already a Grade 3 Grandmaster at such a young age.

His father is even a Grade 8 Grandmaster.

In Tianhai City, he basically has no rivals.”

Lu Chuan nodded thoughtfully and said, “He really is wealthy to be willing to spend five million on an elixir pill.”

Jiang Lingshan said, “Perhaps such elixir pills are quite important to those who practice martial arts.”

Lu Chuan nodded and said no more.

After a few more auction items had passed, the hostess brought up a brocade box.

The auctioneer opened the brocade box, and a rich medicinal fragrance instantly filled the entire venue.

Lu Chuan was invigorated, his excitement palpable.

“Ladies and gentlemen, this is a hundred-year ginseng…”

The auctioneer provided a detailed introduction of the hundred-year ginseng’s effects, uses, and its ultimate value.

Lu Chuan’s eyes began to shine.

Although a hundred-year medicinal herb has only twice the age of a fifty-year herb, the difference in medicinal effect between the two is like heaven and earth.

Lu Chuan felt that if he consumed this hundred-year ginseng, he would be able to make an immediate breakthrough and might even directly advance to Qi Cultivation Level 9!

This is why fifty-year herbs, though scarce, can still be found in some herbal shops, while hundred-year herbs can only be seen in auctions.

Many people present also showed intense interest in the hundred-year ginseng, gearing up for the bidding.

After the auctioneer finished the introduction, he announced the start of bidding.

Immediately, over a dozen people raised their paddles.

The price of the hundred-year ginseng was quickly bid up to six million.

Determined to obtain the ginseng, Lu Chuan did not want to waste time.

He held up his bidding paddle and shouted, “Ten million!”

The whole venue fell silent.

Many who were originally planning to continue bidding quietly put down their paddles.

“That guy’s bid raising is too fierce.

It really gave me a shock.”

“It seems this person is set on obtaining the hundred-year ginseng.”

“Ten million for a hundred-year ginseng isn’t expensive.

We can still try to bid again later.”

…

“Ten million, is there anyone else who wants to bid higher?” the auctioneer asked.

Although the number of competitors had decreased by more than half, there were still a few who raised their paddles.

Seeing this, Lu Chuan raised his paddle again and shouted, “Fifteen million!”

Those who had thought about competing immediately dismissed the idea.

While hundred-year ginseng was rare, fifteen million was already a significant premium.

To keep competing would be unreasonable.

All present were smart people, even if they had the capital to compete for the hundred-year ginseng, they would not make a purchase that exceeded their budget.

“Fifteen million, does anyone wish to bid higher?” the auctioneer asked again.

There was silence throughout the venue.

Just as the auctioneer was about to strike down with the gavel, a cold voice said, “Twenty million!”

All eyes turned towards the source of the voice.

The bidder was none other than Wu Xiu, who had previously won the Hundred Cure Pill!

Lu Chuan furrowed his brows and looked towards Wu Xiu.

Wu Xiu was also looking at Lu Chuan, a contemptuous smile on his face.

His arrogant eyes seemed to say, “Kid, you’re not qualified to compete with me.

You’d better know your place.

It wouldn’t be good for you to make me unhappy.”

The excited auctioneer said, “Young Master Wu has bid twenty million.

Is there anyone willing to offer more?”

He then looked towards Lu Chuan.

Lu Chuan snorted coldly, raised his hand, and shouted, “Twenty-one million!”

Wu Wei’s icy gaze grew colder as he said loudly to Lu Chuan, “Kid, this hundred-year ginseng is very important to me.

If you’re sensible, just sit down quietly.

I’ll remember this favor from you, and you wouldn’t want to anger me and my father, would you?”

“Twenty-two million!”

Upon hearing the threat, Lu Chuan immediately scoffed and said, “Sorry, whether you and your father get angry has nothing to do with me.

This hundred-year ginseng is also very important to me; I won’t give up!”

Jiang Lingshan became anxious, tugging at Lu Chuan and urging, “Miracle Doctor Lu, the Wu family is not to be trifled with, and his father is a Grade 8 Grandmaster.

Provoking them is no small matter.”

Lu Chuan said, “I understand the situation; you need not worry.”

Then he raised his bidding paddle, conveying determination as he shouted, “Thirty million!”