Meng Jing also knew that the Dragon Doctor's Guild was wealthy, supported by the state, and engaged in a business with no risk and immense profit, making them unparalleled in wealth.
"Forget it, spending tens of millions on a medicinal herb isn't worth it."
Tang Xin smiled proudly, "Anyone else? No more bids? Then quickly wrap it up for me!"
The woman selling the herbs was a bit disappointed. Why did the price stop at her stall?
However, Su Yang stood up, "One hundred million!"
"What? It's this kid again?"
"It makes sense for Meng Jing to want the herb, as she runs a pharmacy and needs all sorts of medicinal ingredients. But why is this kid joining the fun?"
"Could it be that Su Yang is intentionally driving up the price, and then will trick President Tang again?"
The surrounding people whispered, not knowing what Su Yang was thinking.
Tang Xin frowned upon hearing these words. He had just bought a jade pendant for five hundred million, and now this again?
"I bid two hundred million. If you bid again, I'm out."
"Two hundred million and one million!"
Su Yang crossed his legs and lazily made his bid.
This was precisely the effect he wanted, to keep people guessing his thoughts and intentions.
Tang Xin gritted his teeth and turned away, no longer bidding.
"Since there are no more bids, this Snow Lotus belongs to Young Master Su."
The woman selling the herbs excitedly brought the Snow Lotus to Su Yang for the transaction. After receiving the money, she left.
There were two types of people who came to auctions: billionaires and sellers.
The underground black market only charged sellers a 5% commission and did not help authenticate items; it was entirely up to the buyer's judgment.
After three auctions, the crowd began to liven up.
At this moment, a man walked onto the high platform holding a box.
When he opened the box, everyone smelled a faint fragrance, and their spirits immediately lifted.
"A pill?"
That's right, Su Yang also saw it. The man was holding a pill.
The milky white pill was only the size of a thumb, with no impurities.
"This is a longevity-increasing pill, a gift from Daoist Master Xuanji of Mount Bulao. The user can gain three years of life!"
Mount Bulao, Daoist Master Xuanji. 138 Reading Network.
Everyone gasped. They had all heard the legends of that Taoist temple, where an old Taoist priest over two hundred years old was still alive.
Many had sought pills from them, but all returned empty-handed.
No one doubted the pills from Mount Bulao, and neither did Meng Jing nor Tang Xin.
"Since everyone knows the value, I won't waste time with introductions. The starting bid is two million, with increments of no less than one hundred thousand!"
Everyone lacked time.
Except for Su Yang, who had been rewarded with over a hundred years of lifespan by the system.
In the future, as long as he wasn't killed, living to two hundred years old would be a breeze.
After a brief silence in the hall, someone started bidding.
"I bid three million! Everyone, my father is old and urgently needs this pill to extend his life. Please be merciful!"
His plea made everyone unhappy.
"Is your family the only one with elderly people?"
"Exactly, the highest bidder wins. I bid six million!"
"Ten million! No one compete with me!"
A group of people bickered until the price reached one hundred million, at which point many stopped bidding.
Many of them had just barely reached ten billion in assets, barely qualifying to participate in the auction.
A single pill costing over a tenth of their net worth was something few were willing to do.
Huang Jun sneered, "These clowns are finally quiet. Our family head bids two hundred million!"
"Three hundred million!"
Li Daoqing, who had not bid until now, also joined the auction. He was old, and with this pill, he could last three more years and continue to lead the Li family's development.
However, his son, Li Hao, was unhappy, "Father, no one knows if this pill's effect is real. Why spend all this money?"
"These are small sums. As long as I'm here, I'll earn it back in a few months."
A cold glint flashed in Li Hao's eyes. He was almost thirty years old and had not yet taken over as family head, making him impatient.
At this moment, his rival Huang Jun bid again, "Four hundred million!"
He bid without batting an eye, appearing very confident.
Su Yang curiously asked, "Linglong, what business is the Huang family in?"
"The Huang family of Jinling has industries no less than yours. They own real estate, film companies, and fishing boats, merchant ships, passenger ships, and so on. Their business scope is very wide."
Duan Linglong listed them off like a familiar tune, very clear about the strength of Jinling's major families.
"No wonder this old man acts like 'I'm the richest'."
"Pfft! Don't joke. They are a thousand-year-old family, of course they're rich!"
Hearing their playful banter, Huang Jun reprimanded in a low voice.
"Young people nowadays have no manners, not knowing how to restrain themselves in public. It's pathetic!"
"Old men nowadays just like to talk big. With one foot in the grave, they still come out to join the fun."
Su Yang retorted directly, making Huang Jun's face darken. "If you have the guts, bid. Don't just mouth off here."
"I'll bid if I have to. Am I afraid of you, old man?"
Su Yang softly called out to the system, "The one hundred billion the mission gave me, I can use it for bidding, right?"
[Host, as long as it's not malicious consumption, you can bid as you please!]
"Very good, I'll play with them today!"
It was rare for the system not to object, so Su Yang smiled, "Six hundred million!"
"Seven hundred million!"
"Eight hundred million!"
In just a few minutes, the price jumped from four hundred million to eight hundred million, shocking everyone.
This time, it was truly true that an inch of gold couldn't buy an inch of time.
Huang Jun said gravely, "Nine hundred million!"
His son muttered to himself, "Dad, you're already so old, why waste this money?"
"Get lost!"
Huang Jun was almost angered to death by his son.
Su Yang continued bidding, "One billion!"
Duan Linglong quickly said, "Are you crazy? You're so young with so much youth ahead of you, why buy this pill?"
"Of course, to give to you!"
"Me?" Duan Linglong pointed at herself, a little bewildered. "Why give it to me?"
"I naturally hope my girlfriend stays young forever and lives eternally, so she can accompany me to the other shore!"
"Shameless!"
Duan Linglong playfully cursed, but her heart was secretly delighted.
The fact that Su Yang was willing to spend a billion on a pill for her showed he truly liked her.
Tang Xin in front cursed, "Show-offs die fast!"
Meng Jing gave Su Yang a thumbs-up, "Young Master Su is mighty, I like it!"
"If you like him, go after him. He doesn't mind raising one more woman!"
Li Daoqing added, making Meng Jing blush and turn her head away.
Huang Jun was furious. The auction had turned into a place for public displays of affection, how could he tolerate it?
"Eleven hundred million!"
"Twelve hundred million!"
"Fifteen hundred million! This pill, our family head will obtain it at all costs!"
Huang Jun snorted coldly. His son beside him was fuming.
"Dad, you're spending so much money on this thing. After you're gone, how much of my inheritance will be left?"
"You... cough cough... you scoundrel!"
Huang Jun almost sent his son off right there.
"Sixteen hundred million!"
Su Yang had the money rewarded by the system, so he could spend it freely. "Patriarch Huang, don't speak too boldly. Be careful you don't end up with a mess to clean up later!"
"Kid, our Huang family has a thousand years of heritage, not something a nouveau riche like you can compare to!"
Huang Jun raised his hand, "Two billion!"
"Hiss... are these two crazy?"
"Exactly. Although this pill is very precious, it's not worth that much!"
The person selling the pill was so excited they couldn't speak, their face flushed red as if blood had rushed to their head.
The staff of the underground black market were also happy. They received a 5% commission on every transaction, and after a few deals, they had already earned a considerable amount.
Su Yang raised his hand, "Two and a half billion!"
"Su Yang, don't bid anymore. There's no need to spend so much money on this."
Duan Linglong felt sorry for the money. The cost of pursuing romance was too high.
"It's fine. Today, I want to suppress Huang Jun properly. Last time, that brat Huang Ming dared to tease you. It's good for them to remember a lesson."
Huang Jun's face turned green. Although the Huang family had many industries, money didn't grow on trees.
Tens of billions at once required serious consideration.
Seeing this.
Many people laughed.
Su Yang had told Huang Jun not to speak too boldly, lest he end up with a mess to clean up.
Huang Jun was in a difficult position and could only brace himself, "Three billion!"
"Three and a half billion!"
Su Yang bid without batting an eye, his extravagance awe-inspiring.
Li Daoqing looked back at Meng Jing, "Su Yang is so good. If you miss this one, you won't find another even with a lantern."
"Patriarch Li, don't joke. I haven't thought about getting married yet."
"If I had a granddaughter, I'd pay to have her marry Su Yang."
As they were chatting, Huang Jun remained silent for a few minutes before bidding, "Four billion!"
"Five billion!"
"You lunatic!"
Huang Jun's face was grim. He could no longer afford such a sky-high price for a pill.
However, he didn't want to be laughed at, so he said, "I saw from the start that you were determined to get this pill. I was just playing with you this time. I'll let you have it!"
"Let go? Patriarch Huang is truly generous! You can't afford it and then make a grand excuse. Hahahaha..."
Su Yang didn't hide his mockery, and the surrounding people burst into laughter.
"Kid, there are many more treasures later. I hope you can still laugh then!"
Huang Jun snorted coldly and called out, "Who else wants to bid? Hurry up!"
"Alright, I'll go first!"
At this moment, someone else walked onto the high platform with an item.
After Su Yang completed the transfer, he handed the pill to Duan Linglong.
"You're really giving it to me?"
Duan Linglong felt as if she was holding five billion. This gift was too precious.
"Of course. I, Su Yang, keep my word. Whatever my girlfriend wants, I will do my best to get it!"
"Tch, you're just being wasteful, calling it doing your best..."
Although Duan Linglong pretended to be indifferent, she was secretly overjoyed.
This boyfriend was too good at flirting!