“Good heavens, it’s actually a third-grade Alchemist!”
“There aren’t many third-grade Alchemists in the entire Anyang County, and one actually showed up at today’s auction!”
“When did this third-grade Alchemist arrive? We didn’t even notice.”
“Why would a third-grade Alchemist bid for the Purple Flame Elixir? Could it be for research purposes?”
The crowd buzzed with speculation, countless eyes fixed on the robed elder. Some were curious, some puzzled, some deep in thought, but without exception, all were filled with reverence!
A third-grade Alchemist held the highest status in all of Anyang County!
Just how revered was a third-grade Alchemist?
To give an example, even Princess Anyang would have to bow and address a third-grade Alchemist as ‘Grandmaster’!
If even Princess Anyang showed such respect, there was no need to mention the common folk.
However, although everyone knew this was a third-grade Alchemist, they didn’t know exactly which one. This was because third-grade Alchemists usually lived in seclusion and rarely appeared in public, so even if they did show up, they were hard to recognize.
The auctioneer on stage was also shocked to see the robed elder. He opened his mouth as if to say something but ultimately held back, merely bowing respectfully from a distance.
Then, the auctioneer turned to Joshua Wang and Steven Ye, asking, “Patriarch Wang, Patriarch Ye, do you still wish to continue bidding?”
Continue bidding?
How could they?
Joshua Wang and Steven Ye both looked grim. This was truly a case of things not going as planned. Just when they were fiercely competing, a third-grade Alchemist suddenly appeared to outbid them.
How wealthy was a third-grade Alchemist?
Describing them as “wealthy enough to rival a city” would not be an exaggeration.
It was said that the few third-grade Alchemists in Anyang County controlled nearly half of the county’s wealth. Their financial power was unimaginable.
Even if you bundled a hundred Wang Families and a hundred Ye Families together, they still couldn’t compare to the wealth of a third-grade Alchemist.
“I withdraw from the bidding.”
“So do I.”
At this moment, Joshua Wang and Steven Ye became reluctant comrades, both having fought hard for the Purple Flame Elixir, only to end up with nothing.
Thus, the final price for the Purple Flame Elixir was set at sixty-five thousand taels, won by the robed elder.
“Brother Otto, this is truly unexpected. I was ready to fight Steven Ye to the end, but who knew a third-grade Alchemist would appear out of nowhere? Who can compete with that, damn it!”
Joshua Wang vented his frustration to Otto Jiang, cursing their bad luck for being outbid.
Otto Jiang forced a smile, thinking that they had planned to win two Purple Flame Elixirs, one for the Wang Family and one for the North Jiang Manor. Now that they only got one, would the Wang Family be generous enough to give it to the North Jiang Manor?
As expected, Joshua Wang’s next words were apologetic: “Brother Otto, our family’s Grand Elder has been stuck at the Condensing Origin Realm seventh-level for a long time. Please let him have this Purple Flame Elixir. Next time, I promise to help you get one.”
Next time?
Who knew when the next Purple Flame Elixir would appear?
Otto Jiang felt a deep sense of disappointment but could say nothing. The money was theirs, and he was just relying on their support.
“It’s fine, Brother Wang.” Otto Jiang forced a smile, but a rift had formed in his heart between him and the Wang Family.
Joshua Wang’s eyes gleamed as he patted Otto Jiang’s shoulder and grinned, “That’s my good brother Otto! By the way, I remember I have some Essence Nourishing Liquid. I’ll give it to you later.”
Although Essence Nourishing Liquid was far less valuable than the Purple Flame Elixir, it was still a precious elixir. Otto Jiang felt a bit better, realizing the Wang Family still valued him as an ally.
On the other side, Terra Su calculated in his mind. The four Purple Flame Elixirs had sold for a total of 173,000 taels, far exceeding his expectations. Even after deducting a 15% commission and the 15,000 taels for the Fire Spirit Stone, he still netted 132,000 taels.
The purchasing power of the locals in Clear River City alone would never have reached this amount. It was indeed the right choice to auction the Purple Flame Elixirs through Five Treasures Hall. The powerful figures from Anyang City they invited had significantly boosted his earnings.
Gu Qianyin also did some calculations and was secretly shocked. The silver notes were equivalent to three to five years of revenue for the Star Luan Gate, but for an Alchemist, it was just the profit from a single sale.
Alchemists made money so easily; no wonder everyone wanted to become one.
However, Gu Qianyin was still puzzled. Where did Terra Su get those Purple Flame Elixirs? Could he have really made them himself?
“Auntie, you and Qianxue should head back first. I need to go to the back.”
Terra Su said to Sophia Xu.
“Alright.”
Sophia Xu didn’t suspect anything, thinking Terra Su was just going to pay for the Fire Spirit Stone. She nodded and left with Gu Qianxue.
“Terra Su, you have so many Purple Flame Elixirs. Why not give one to your aunt? She seems to need it.”
After Sophia Xu walked away, Gu Qianyin said to Terra Su.
Terra Su smiled faintly and said nothing. How could Gu Qianyin know that he had saved the highest quality Purple Flame Elixir for Sophia Xu? But there was no need to explain this to Gu Qianyin, and he didn’t care to.
Seeing his reaction, Gu Qianyin misunderstood, thinking she was right. The Purple Flame Elixirs weren’t made by him; he didn’t even have control over them and was just selling them.
Thinking this, Gu Qianyin felt a bit disdainful towards Terra Su, thinking he was too vain. Pretending the elixirs were his and even posing as Master Dust, wasn’t he afraid of being exposed?
While Gu Qianyin was silently criticizing him, Terra Su had already reached the exchange counter and smoothly exchanged his consignment token for the Fire Spirit Stone and 132,000 taels in silver notes.
The good thing about Five Treasures Hall was that they only recognized the token, not the person. So even though Terra Su didn’t use his “Master Dust” identity from yesterday, Five Treasures Hall still handed over the items and money without hesitation.
Terra Su put away the Fire Spirit Stone and money and walked out of the auction hall’s back area with Gu Qianyin.
Moments later, the third-grade Alchemist elder hurried into the back area and approached a counter.
The Five Treasures Hall clerk behind the counter looked at the elder with reverence and asked, “Sir, are you here to collect the Purple Flame Elixir?”
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