Peerless Little Immortal Doctor

Chapter 397: Chapter 397 Tiger’s Mouth Snatching Food

“Guest number one hundred eighty bids five hundred million!” Ye Xuan’s crisp voice rang out.

The crowd immediately directed their gazes to see who dared to snatch food from the jaws of a tiger.

Even some Earth-Rank Warriors were interested, after all, those currently bidding were from somewhat renowned martial families.

Particularly, the Zhao Family from Yanjing, a second-tier family—if they could produce a Heaven-Rank Warrior, they might even have a chance to ascend to first-tier status.

Additionally, Lin Hui’s family was not weak either, even though they were not located in Yanjing.

Their family background was on par with Yanjing’s second-tier families; to compete with these two young masters for the Condensing Energy Grass, one would either need a similar background or it would be sheer suicide.

When the crowd saw the young face of Xia Liu, they revealed expressions of dumbfounded shock.

Because they all realized that Xia Liu’s aura was very weak, merely at Mysterious Rank Mid-Level…

Even if the young man sitting beside him was his companion, he was only at Yellow-Rank.

To compete with two young masters from grand families for the Condensing Energy Grass at Mysterious Rank Mid-Level?

Everyone was dumbstruck. Such an impossible event was happening right before their eyes today, and it was somewhat terrifying.

“Five hundred million going once! Are there any other guests wishing to raise the bid?” Seeing that everyone’s attention had converged on Xia Liu, Ye Xuan on the stage called out.

“Guest number two hundred twenty-one bids eight hundred million!”

Just as Ye Xuan had finished announcing, a message alerted her.@@novelbin@@

“Uh, Young Master Zhao has bid; it seems he doesn’t care much about that Mysterious Rank Warrior.”

“What’s there to care about? It’s possible that the Mysterious Rank Warrior simply doesn’t know the extent of the Zhao Family’s power in Yanjing.”

“Yes, I think so too. Maybe he bid mistakenly just now and wishes to take it back, but can’t.”

“Exactly, I admire Young Master Zhao’s confidence.”

…

Facing the bid from Zhao Daxi, people held different opinions.

More people were inclined to believe that Xia Liu had pressed the wrong button by accident.

Or that he was previously unaware of the Zhao Family’s clout in Yanjing.

“Guest number two hundred fifty bids one billion!” Not long after Zhao Daxi’s bid, Ye Xuan called out a new price again.

This time, people realized it was Lin Hui who was bidding.

Regarding the bidding war between these two young masters from prominent families, they found it very reasonable, believing that only they had the right to vie for the Condensing Energy Grass.

“Xia Liu, let’s just give it to them…” Seeing Xia Liu about to bid again, Ouyang Lingtian weakly suggested.

He too had just been subject to the scrutiny of the entire crowd and was feeling the invisible pressure, which made him worried.

After all, the opposing side had two Earth-Rank Warriors, including a Peak Half-Step Earth Rank.

If Xia Liu bid again, it would undoubtedly offend the two young masters, and then how could those two Earth-Rank High-Level masters let Xia Liu go?

“The word ‘give up’ does not exist in my dictionary. Since hope is in sight, how can I let it slip through my fingers?”

Xia Liu spoke with grave seriousness, stirring a slight boiling of passion within Ouyang Lingtian.

“Guest number one hundred eighty bids one billion and ten million!”

Whoosh…

As Ye Xuan declared Xia Liu’s bid, everyone in the audience was taken aback.

Xia Liu’s bid was only ten million more than Lin Hui’s, and what did that imply! It was a slap in the face!

Lin Hui and Zhao Daxi simultaneously fixed their gazes on Xia Liu, their faces changing expressions.

Others could clearly discern Xia Liu’s intentions, and naturally, they could too.

Outbidding them by just ten million, this smacked of provocation!

“One billion and three hundred million!” Zhao Daxi pronounced each word carefully, glaring at Xia Liu.

“One billion, three hundred and ten million.”

“One billion and five hundred million!”

“One billion, five hundred and ten million.”

Finally, both Zhao Daxi and Lin Hui fell silent, utterly convinced that Xia Liu was intent on stirring up trouble!

“It seems we’re in for some excitement today, daring to provoke Young Master Zhao and Young Master Lin like this.”

“Interesting, truly interesting. A Mysterious Rank Mid-Level Warrior, and he dares to bully people like this.”

“Ha ha! What an amusing lad, just my type. If he survives until tomorrow, I’ll definitely take him as my disciple. He’s got a bit of my young self’s audacity.”

“Old Xiu, do you really think he’ll live past tomorrow? Do you think the Zhao and Lin families can’t discipline a mere Mysterious Rank Warrior?”

The Mysterious Rank Warriors and Yellow-Rank Martial Artists around them chuckled, and even two Earth-Rank Peak Warriors joined in the banter.

“Brother Lin, I feel like this is getting a bit pointless.”

“Hmm, I see that now.”

“I give up. The Condensing Energy Grass is rare, but offending a Mysterious Rank Warrior… one has to tread carefully outside.”

“Right, I’m completely rattled now. A Mysterious Rank Warrior, that’s a Super Expert. I hope he doesn’t remember me.”

Zhao Daxi and Lin Hui remarked in a mock serious tone.

Because the auction house had rules against bidders quarreling or engaging in direct conflict, Zhao Daxi and Lin Hui expressed their stance using such words.

The watching martial artists, on the other hand, were different. They could say anything they wanted, provided they weren’t afraid of being targeted in return.

Now, everyone laughed without speaking, all of them interpreting the true meaning behind the words of Zhao Daxi and Lin Hui.

It was expected that once Xia Liu stepped outside the Ye Family’s property, he would meet a very gruesome end.

Situations like this had happened before. As a Mysterious Rank Warrior, if you bid according to normal procedures, with sufficient funds, the item would be yours.

But now, by deliberately causing trouble, escaping death would be tough.

“Xia Liu, don’t you think you’re going a bit too far…” Ouyang Lingtian’s face had long since turned pale.

Xia Liu was really pushing his luck, managing to offend two distinguished families in one go.

Now it looked like the moment they stepped outside, the two Earth-Rank High-Level Warriors present would encircle and attack.

“Since we’ve played, we might as well play it rough. Moreover, by bidding like that, they definitely won’t raise the price any further. Acquiring the Condensing Energy Grass for a smaller sum of money is a win for me,” Xia Liu responded.

“Sure, you’ve made a profit, but one needs to be alive to spend it…”

Faced with Xia Liu’s recklessness, Ouyang Lingtian could only sigh in frustration.

He had no idea what Xia Liu was thinking; surely he wasn’t a match for two Earth-Rank High-Level Warriors.

Even Cultivators, when at a Low-Rank of cultivation, would tremble in fear when facing Earth-Rank Warriors. A single misstep might lead them to meet their end.

“One billion, five hundred and ten million for the first time. Does any esteemed guest wish to raise the bid?” Ye Xuan surveyed the room, taking note of everything beneath the stage. As the host, she could not intervene unless chaos broke out.

The other noble young master who was considering raising the bid alongside Zhao Daxi and Lin Hui, now thought better of it.

Seeing the attitude of Zhao Daxi and Lin Hui towards Xia Liu, it was pointless—winning the bid would only draw trouble upon himself.

“One billion, five hundred and ten million for the second time… for the third time, sold! Congratulations to guest number one hundred and eighty,” Ye Xuan announced with a smile, affirming Xia Liu’s right to purchase the Condensing Energy Grass.

This outcome elicited bitter smiles all round. In their minds, everyone was guessing just how long Xia Liu could stay alive once he left the room.

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