In Martial Universe, Signed in at the Start with Yao Lao's Ring

At this moment, what had drawn Xuan Su's attention were none other than the high-tier pills that Lin Yan had consigned at the Thousand Gold Auction House.

Although they were only third-tier pills, in a place like Yan City, they were already considered extraordinary.

Moreover, the fact that someone could produce such a large quantity of pills at once left Xuan Su rather surprised.

She couldn't help but wonder... if the opportunity arose, should she try to establish a connection with this person?

If the seller was truly this capable and could regularly supply such a large number of pills for auction, it would be highly beneficial for the Thousand Gold Auction House.

With that thought, Xuan Su turned to the elder beside her and directly voiced her thoughts.

"Elder Qin, who consigned these? Is the seller still here?"

However, after scanning the surroundings, the elder failed to spot Lin Yan. Given that he carried the Heavy Xuan Ruler on his back, he should have been easy to recognize. Yet, after surveying the area, the elder saw no sign of him.

Thus, he shook his head at Xuan Su and said, "Manager Xuan, that gentleman has already left."

Upon hearing this, a hint of disappointment appeared on Xuan Su's delicate face. She let out a soft sigh and murmured, "What a pity. I didn't get the chance to meet this person."

The elder quickly added, "Manager Xuan, the auction will resume tomorrow. When it ends, that gentleman will surely return. If you'd like, I can arrange a meeting for you then?"

Xuan Su chuckled and nodded warmly. "I'll trouble you with that, Elder Qin."

The elder waved his hands humbly. "No, no, this is just part of my duty."

Xuan Su and the woman in the green robe then made their way further inside.

Meanwhile, the spectators who had watched the two graceful women leave remained momentarily dazed.

Once out of the public's view, the cold expression of the woman in green softened slightly, revealing a gentler demeanor. She glanced at Xuan Su and asked, "Aunt Xuan, what's so special about this person you mentioned?"

Xuan Su smiled faintly. "That remains to be seen. But in my position, I must always seek connections with capable individuals. This person shows great potential; after all, being able to consign such a large quantity of high-tier pills is no small feat."

"At the very least, no force within Yan City possesses such resources."

The woman in green nodded in agreement. "That's true. If that's the case, then it's worth making an effort to establish a relationship."

"We may even have future business dealings with them."

She then mused to herself, "But someone capable of refining so many pills… they must be quite old. Perhaps it's some elderly pill maker."

Xuan Su couldn't help but laugh and shake her head. "You always focus on the strangest details."

With that, the two quickly shifted topics.

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Meanwhile, Lin Yan had returned to the inn. Both he and Lin Dong focused on their respective training.

After all, in two months, they had a life-and-death battle with Wei Tong.

Lin Yan wasn't particularly concerned.

After all, Wei Tong had already struggled against him last time.

Now that Lin Yan had mastered the Angry Buddha Lotus Flames and was learning the Flame Splitting Tsunami, dealing with Wei Tong would be even easier.

However, Lin Dong saw things differently.

It wasn't that he doubted Lin Yan's strength. Rather, Lin Dong believed that this was a mess he had created, so he wanted to do his part to help Lin Yan.

Moreover, he was undeniably weak at the moment. Far too often, he had to rely on Lin Yan, and that didn't sit well with him. Thus, he dedicated himself to rigorous training.

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In the blink of an eye, a day passed.

Early the next morning, as the auction began, Lin Yan and Lin Dong once again arrived at the Thousand Gold Auction House.

They weren't here to buy anything.

However, since they had consigned goods for sale, it was only natural for them to check how the auction went. That way, they could ensure everything proceeded smoothly without any unexpected issues.

After paying the entrance fee, Lin Yan and Lin Dong swiftly entered the auction hall.

Shortly after, the auction commenced, and one item after another was brought onto the stage.

The auctioneer on stage continued introducing the auctioned items. As always, the items being sold were exorbitantly priced, each one fluctuating between five and fifty Yang Yuan Pills.

Lin Yan and Lin Dong observed the proceedings for a while before finally seeing the batch of pills that Lin Yan had consigned.

"The next item up for auction was crafted by a master alchemist!"

"Although these pills cannot regenerate severed limbs, they can accelerate wound healing and scab formation. More importantly, they also have the ability to restore Yuan Power, making them an absolute necessity for those who travel."

"After all, as martial practitioners, it's inevitable that we make enemies while roaming the world. In critical moments -whether in life-and-death situations or during decisive battles- having these pills on hand could be the key to survival."

"For those who can afford to be extravagant, using them mid-battle when their Yuan Power is depleted could completely turn the tide!"

The auctioneer immediately began singing praises for Lin Yan's batch of pills.

It was part of their trade: hyping up items to entice the bidders into making higher offers.

After finishing his pitch, the auctioneer struck the wooden gavel and announced, "Now, the auction officially begins!"

"Due to the large quantity of pills in this batch, the higher-ups have decided to divide them into five separate lots, each containing twenty pills."

"The starting bid is no less than one hundred Yang Yuan Pills. Let the bidding commence!"

As his words fell, murmurs spread across the auction house. Soon, many interested martial artists began placing their bids.

"One hundred and ten Yang Yuan Pills!"

"I bid one hundred and twenty!"

"One hundred and thirty!"

"…"

The bidding escalated continuously.

However, since the pills were being auctioned in five separate lots, the competition wasn't overly intense at first.

Many bidders were still testing the waters. Ultimately, when the price reached one hundred and fifty Yang Yuan Pills, the first lot was successfully sold.

"Hiss!"

"One hundred and fifty Yang Yuan Pills?"

Upon seeing the final price, Lin Dong couldn't help but take a sharp breath.

After all, the two of them had only brought fifty Yang Yuan Pills with them for this trip, which was already the total earnings of their Lin family over an extended period.

Yet, in just one auction, Lin Yan had made one hundred and fifty Yang Yuan Pills?

The sheer contrast left Lin Dong utterly stunned.

For the first time, Lin Dong realized just how lucrative the profession of an Alchemist truly was!

"I bid one hundred and fifty!"

Soon, the second, third, and fourth batches of pills were sold one after another.

As the auction progressed, the price of the pills climbed even higher. Initially, when the stock was still plentiful, many martial practitioners had been hesitant, merely testing the waters without making aggressive bids.

However, as more and more people successfully won their bids, the growing competition stirred up excitement among the crowd, making it increasingly difficult for bidders to hold back.

As a result, the pills fetched higher and higher prices.

The first batch had sold for one hundred and fifty Yang Yuan Pills, but by the time the fourth batch was up, the price had already skyrocketed to one hundred and eighty Yang Yuan Pills.

Lin Dong, seated in the audience, was utterly numb with disbelief.

He quickly did some rough calculations. In just this short span of time, Lin Yan had already made close to seven hundred Yang Yuan Pills.

And there was still one last batch left to be auctioned.

"Ladies and gentlemen, if you're interested, now is the time to act. This is the final batch... once it's gone, there won't be another chance!"

"As I've said before, these pills are incredibly useful for martial practitioners who frequently travel. In crucial moments, they can save lives."

Seeing how well the first four batches had sold and realizing there was only one more left, the auctioneer fanned the flames of excitement among the bidders.

His words had the desired effect.

As bidding for the fifth batch commenced, the competition became downright intense.

"I bid one hundred and sixty Yang Yuan Pills!"

"I bid one hundred and eighty!"

"I bid two hundred and fifty!"

The moment that bid was called, the entire auction hall fell silent.

While the pills were undoubtedly valuable, a price of two hundred and fifty Yang Yuan Pills had clearly exceeded most people's expectations.

As a result, many martial practitioners lost the motivation to continue bidding.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

With three strikes of the auctioneer's wooden gavel, the deal was sealed.

Meanwhile, in the VIP seating area, Xuan Su watched with astonishment as Master Yan placed the winning bid with a single decisive gesture. Even she hadn't expected the price to escalate to such an astronomical amount.

Nonetheless, she smiled warmly at Master Yan and remarked, "I must say, Master Yan, your generosity is quite impressive."

Master Yan chuckled at her words. "I couldn't help it. These pills piqued my interest, and this was the final batch. I wasn't about to let it slip away."

Xuan Su nodded at Master Yan with a smile.

Then, she added, "Since that's the case, would Master Yan be interested in meeting the seller of these pills?"

With a knowing smile, she continued, "I've already made the arrangements."

"When this gentleman comes to collect his Yang Yuan Pills, someone will invite him to meet us. I've been quite curious... who exactly is this influential figure capable of supplying such an enormous quantity of high-tier pills?"

Hearing this, Master Yan immediately became intrigued.

His eyes lit up as he nodded at Xuan Su. "Oh? Manager Xuan has already made preparations?"

"Very well! In truth, I'm quite curious myself. Then, let's wait and see. I look forward to meeting this distinguished gentleman and witnessing his grandeur firsthand."

With a smile, Master Yan responded to Xuan Su, his eyes filled with anticipation.