Supreme Dragon Martial Soul-Chapter 241: Blood Nourishing Pill, Courting Death!

Chapter 241: Chapter 241: Blood Nourishing Pill, Courting Death!

"The forty-third auction item: ten Blood Nourishing Pills!"

On the auction stage, Ye Yan held up a jade plate inlaid with gold, within it two porcelain bottles, and introduced:

"The Blood Nourishing Pill is a three-star top-grade Spirit Pill. Its effects are as its name implies, capable of strengthening a martial artist’s Qi and blood foundation, replenishing blood and nourishing flesh, with minimal side effects. It can quickly enhance the cultivation of Tongxuan Realm Second Layer Martial Artists! Martial artists of other realms can also use it to restore Qi and blood, and nourish their flesh!"

"The ten Blood Nourishing Pills will be auctioned in two groups of five pills each. The starting price for each group is 3.2 million taels, with a minimum increment of 50,000 taels!"

"It’s the Blood Nourishing Pill! I’ve been stuck at the early stage of Tongxuan Realm Second Layer for ages. If I get this pill, I should be able to advance to the middle stage soon! I must win a group this time!"

"With this Blood Nourishing Pill, I might even reach the peak of Tongxuan Realm Second Layer in a short amount of time! I can finally make a name for myself in the Outer Sect’s Grand Competition!"

As Ye Yan finished speaking, the atmosphere of the auction hall instantly turned heated.

Especially among the Xuanyuan Sect disciples cultivated at the Tongxuan Realm Second Layer, their eyes were glued to the porcelain bottles, wishing they could snatch them away immediately!

"Finally, it’s here!"

Inside a private room, Luo Cheng’s eyes lit up.

He was only one step away from advancing to Tongxuan Realm Second Layer. Any Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, Spiritual Medicine, or Spirit Pills that could replenish blood and nourish Qi were not to be missed!

Seeing the atmosphere reach a boiling point, Ye Yan announced the auction’s beginning.

"Three million three hundred thousand taels!"

"Three million four hundred thousand taels!"

"Three million five hundred thousand taels!"

With one bid following another, the price of the first group of Blood Nourishing Pills soared straight up!

On the other side of the viewing platform.

The Crown Prince Hall disciple, Qin Ming, pondered momentarily and shouted:

"Three million eight hundred thousand taels!"

Ren Qian asked skeptically, "Senior Brother Qin Ming, do you need the Blood Nourishing Pills too?"

Qin Ming replied indifferently, "The swordsmanship I cultivate has a killer move that consumes Qi and blood to execute. The Blood Nourishing Pills, with their minimal side effects, allow me to quickly replenish Qi and blood during the Outer Sect competition."

Ren Qian nodded knowingly.

He had long heard that Qin Ming’s Fast Sword was formidable, especially its killer move that could instantly defeat ordinary Tongxuan Realm Third Layer Peak martial artists!

"Damn! Adding thirty thousand taels in one go! Are we even allowed to live?"

"It’s the Xuanyuan Sect’s Outer Disciple Qin Ming; forget it! Let’s give him the first group!"

Qin Ming’s aggressive bidding immediately drew attention, with those knowing his identity opting to back away from the competition.

Winning against Qin Ming aside, offending a sect prodigy for five Blood Nourishing Pills was an unwise choice!

After all, there was still another group left!

Of course, not everyone gave up.

An elderly man in a gray robe bid again: "Three million nine hundred thousand taels!"

Qin Ming sneered and, without hesitation, declared: "Four million taels!"

Frowning slightly, the gray-robed elder hesitated briefly before ultimately choosing to back down, seeing Qin Ming’s determined demeanor.

Qin Ming’s face revealed a smile.

Securing the Blood Nourishing Pills was one thing, but winning the auction in front of the crowd was undeniably a face-saving accomplishment.

Seeing no other bids, Ye Yan prepared to close the auction.

Just then, a clear voice rang out.

"Four million two hundred thousand taels!"

Qin Ming’s smile froze.

Ren Qian looked toward Luo Cheng’s private room, gritting his teeth, and snarled, "It’s that trash! Bidding at this point is clearly intentional defiance toward Senior Brother Qin Ming!"

Qin Ming furrowed his brows, coldly replying, "Four million three hundred thousand taels!"

Inside the room, Luo Cheng responded without hesitation:

"Four million five hundred thousand taels!"

Luo Cheng wasn’t deliberately targeting Qin Ming; he simply waited until the bidding stabilized before entering the fray to avoid unnecessary trouble.

"Four million five hundred thousand taels! This young man has an eye for value! Any others willing to bid? These Blood Nourishing Pills, though merely three-star top-grade Spirit Pills, boast mild side effects and can be consumed repeatedly, making them worth every penny."

Ye Yan heightened the excitement upon seeing the bid climb again.

Qin Ming’s expression soured.

Initially, four million taels could have secured the Blood Nourishing Pills, but Luo Cheng’s abrupt involvement pushed the price to four million five hundred thousand taels!

"Four million six hundred thousand taels!"

Clenching his teeth, Qin Ming raised his bid again.

"Four million eight hundred thousand taels!"

Once more, Luo Cheng’s voice rang out boldly, without pause.

The crowd was taken aback.

These five Blood Nourishing Pills were indeed beneficial, particularly to Tongxuan Realm Second Layer martial artists.

But the price of four million eight hundred thousand taels was exorbitant; few Tongxuan Realm Second Layer martial artists could muster such wealth.

Although martial artists earned substantially, their expenditure was equally vast.

Elixir Pills, treasures, Soul Crystals, secret manuals for martial arts techniques—each item commanded steep costs.

"This brat is infuriating! Always opposing us!" Ren Qian glared furiously, radiating killing intent.

Qin Ming inhaled deeply before exhaling slowly. His face went blank as he said evenly:

"No matter. Spending four million eight hundred thousand taels on five Blood Nourishing Pills is hardly worthwhile; let him have it. I’ll bid on the second group."

Sitting nearby, Cheng Junxian’s heart sneered.

"Luo Cheng, go on digging your own grave!"

He understood Qin Ming well; although the latter appeared composed, internally, he was already roiling with fury!

"Four million eight hundred thousand taels once, four million eight hundred thousand taels twice, four million eight hundred thousand taels thrice! Sold! Congratulations to this young man, and the five Blood Nourishing Pills will soon be delivered to your hands."

Ye Yan gave a faint smile, producing another bottle of Blood Nourishing Pills.

"Now, we begin bidding for the second group. The starting price remains at 3.2 million taels, with minimum increments of fifty thousand!"

As soon as Ye Yan finished speaking, Qin Ming’s cold voice rang out: "Four million taels!"

Buzz!

The auction hall was dumbstruck by this move.

An instant bid of four million taels!

This prompted anyone seeking to bid on the second group to abandon their attempts.

It was clear to everyone that Qin Ming was determined to win this group of Blood Nourishing Pills!

To bid against him now meant directly provoking him.

But then, a calm voice once again emerged from Luo Cheng’s private room:

"Four million five hundred thousand taels."

Uproar!

The entire hall erupted, and every gaze turned toward Luo Cheng’s private room in disbelief.

This bid was undeniably meant to challenge Qin Ming!

Qin Ming fixed his gaze on Luo Cheng’s private room, speaking through gritted teeth:

"Four million eight hundred thousand taels! Boy, think carefully before you speak again!"

"Five million taels!"

As soon as Qin Ming spoke, the calm voice from the room returned, utterly unyielding.

Crack!

The armrest of Qin Ming’s chair shattered under his grip as his face twisted with fury, his chest heaving violently. Though he mulled for a long moment, he did not bid again!

He possessed only thirty million taels in total assets, and he needed to save for the upcoming bid for the Flame Trace Sword. Five million taels was already stretching his limits!

"Fine. Very fine!"

Exhaling, Qin Ming broke into a sudden smile, which sent chills down the spines of Ren Qian and Cheng Junxian.

Originally, he had little interest in troubling Luo Cheng, but Luo Cheng’s actions made a fool out of him, forcing him to respond sooner or later!