Urban: It turns out this is a comprehensive world

In contrast, the guests in the other private rooms also firmly engraved the name Luo Lingtian and the reputation of the Luo family of Shanghai in their hearts.

But they had no ulterior motives; they were only secretly reminded that from now on, whenever it involved the Hai Shilu family, they must be extremely vigilant and cautious, and must not be negligent in the slightest.

Of course, some people didn't care about this. It wasn't that they thought their own power could easily surpass the Li family in the neighboring city, so they didn't take Luo Lingtian and the others seriously. Rather, this group of people were not permanent forces around Hai City. They came purely for the auction.

Once this grand event is over, they will leave Hai City immediately. Who knows when they will return? The probability of running into Luo Lingtian and the Li family is almost zero, so there's no need to worry about it.

As night fell, the clock struck precisely 8 p.m.

"clang--"

A crisp sound of the auction gavel breaking the silence of the hall marked the official start of the highly anticipated auction!

The items featured in the initial auctions were exclusively antique paintings, calligraphy, jade ornaments, and similar collectibles.

These things might be priceless in the eyes of ordinary people, but in the eyes of Luo Lingtian and his group, and even top families like the Li family, they are not worth mentioning at all, and are not even worthy of their attention.

Bidding echoed throughout the room, mostly from wealthy businessmen and celebrities in the lobby. After all, these kinds of collectibles were both a symbol of status and a good investment for them.

The private rooms on the second floor were unusually quiet, with only one or two people occasionally offering a price to keep the atmosphere lively. Luo Lingtian was no exception, with three stunning beauties, Qin Qingcheng, Dongfang Mingyue, and Song Xinyan, sitting beside him. Although they were of high status and didn't lack such material possessions, Luo Lingtian, as a gentleman, still had to make a gesture to avoid losing his composure.

As time went on, the auction gradually reached its climax, and a batch of truly heavyweight items finally appeared. These items were all closely related to martial arts, either rare and precious materials for body tempering or introductory martial arts manuals.

The atmosphere in the private room on the second floor immediately became lively. The guests who had been lounging lazily sat up straight, their eyes gleaming, and they began to bid and compete for the items.

However, those bidding at this moment are mostly minor figures with relatively weak family or sect power. After all, martial arts-related auction items have always been highly sought after by martial arts families and top martial arts sects. These minor forces only dare to pick up bargains in the early stages. If they really encounter something good, they still have to consider the attitude of those top forces.

However, it is clear to anyone with discerning eyes that most martial arts items that can be publicly sold at auctions, whether they are martial arts manuals, divine weapons, or other related items, are incomplete. Either the manuals are missing pages or chapters, the weapons have hidden injuries or ailments, or their use is accompanied by serious side effects.

Truly flawless martial arts treasures have long been privately monopolized by top-tier forces and could never possibly be offered at public auctions.

The only items auctioned that are related to martial arts and medicinal herbs are not inherently flawed. However, it is by no means easy to bring out the full potential of these precious herbs. Due to the different dynasties and the environment, the inheritance of martial arts has been greatly diminished over time.

Especially in terms of formations and alchemy, otherwise a Dragon Tiger Pill with weakened medicinal effects wouldn't have attracted so many people to bid so frantically.

Time flew by amidst the intense bidding, and the auction gradually drew to a close.

Just then, two hostesses dressed in cheongsams carefully carried an antique sandalwood tray onto the auction stage. The tray was covered with a dark red brocade, making it mysterious and unpredictable.

The auctioneer, his face beaming with enthusiasm, reached out and lifted the brocade to reveal a pure white porcelain bottle covered in ancient patterns. His voice booming, he introduced it: "Distinguished guests, please take a look! This next item is one of the highlight of this auction. It was unearthed by our auction house's archaeological team from the ruins of an ancient martial arts sect, sealed for thousands of years deep within Mount Tai. The porcelain bottle is relatively well-preserved, and inside lies a precious elixir!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a collective gasp filled the hall, and many people's eyes lit up with eagerness.

The narrator paused, then continued, "After joint research and verification by our auction house, several authoritative medical experts, and numerous martial arts masters with expertise in alchemy, combined with records from ancient texts, this elixir has been confirmed to be the Dragon-Tiger Pill, a technique lost for hundreds of years!"

"boom--"

"Dragon-Tiger Pill? It's actually the legendary Dragon-Tiger Pill!"

"My God! That's a divine pill that can directly elevate one's martial arts realm!"

As soon as the commentator finished speaking, the venue erupted in excitement. The guests in the lobby on the first floor could no longer contain themselves and stood up, craning their necks to look at the porcelain vase on the auction stage, their eyes filled with fervor.

In the private rooms on the second floor, the originally calm guests could no longer sit still. Many of them leaned forward, staring intently at the porcelain vase, their breathing becoming somewhat rapid.

There are many martial arts practitioners here. Their main purpose in attending this auction is for this elixir, but the promotional materials did not specify what kind of elixir it was.

The commentator was satisfied with the audience's reaction. He raised his hand to quiet the room down a bit before continuing, "As we all know, a perfectly intact Dragon Tiger Pill, just one, can allow a martial arts expert below the peak of the Innate Realm to rapidly increase their internal energy in a short time and directly break through a small realm! However, due to its age, the medicinal effects of this Dragon Tiger Pill have been somewhat lost."

Upon hearing the words "loss of drug efficacy," many people in the venue instantly dimmed their eyes, and even their breathing became a little more steady.

But the commentator's next words reignited the crowd's enthusiasm: "But don't worry! According to our professional testing, even if the efficacy is somewhat reduced, this Dragon-Tiger Pill is still an extremely rare treasure for martial artists in the Acquired Realm! Especially for martial artists at the peak of the Acquired Realm, which is also the peak of the first-rate realm, if they can take this pill, there is a full 90% probability that they can directly break through their bottleneck and advance to the Innate Realm!"

"A 90% chance! My God! This is practically a chance to jump to the top!"

"Even if the medicinal effects are lost, its value is enough to drive countless people crazy!"

The venue erupted in excitement once again. Many top-tier martial artists clenched their fists, their eyes burning with a intensity that seemed to melt the porcelain bottle.

The commentator continued, "Of course, this Dragon-Tiger Pill isn't only useful for acquired martial artists. For those at the Innate Realm, while it may not be able to break through to a higher realm, consuming it can significantly enhance their internal energy reserves and shorten their cultivation cycle. Its value is equally considerable!"

"Alright, that concludes the introduction to the Dragon-Tiger Pill!" The commentator picked up the auction gavel and struck it heavily, his voice suddenly rising. "Now, the auction for this long-lost Dragon-Tiger Pill is officially open! The starting price is 100 million Chinese Yuan, and each bid must be at least 10 million! Distinguished guests, please place your bids!"

"One hundred million!"

No sooner had the commentator finished speaking than an urgent voice came from the lobby on the first floor, announcing the starting price.

"One hundred and twenty million!"

"One hundred and fifty million!"

"Two hundred million!"

……

The price skyrocketed like a rocket, breaking the billion mark in just a dozen seconds, and continued to soar at a visible speed. The bidding was incessant, and the atmosphere was extremely heated.

"Tsk, even a pill with most of its medicinal effects gone is enough to make these people fight over it so fiercely."

Inside the private room where Luo Lingtian was, Mo Yu leaned back on the sofa, listening to the constant bidding outside. A disdainful smile appeared on his lips as he spoke with a touch of emotion.

"Do you think everyone is as gifted as you?" Luo Lingtian shook his head helplessly, his tone tinged with a hint of teasing. "Let alone breaking through to the Innate Realm at your age, even if you're in your forties or fifties and manage to touch the threshold of the Innate Realm, you'd be considered an outstanding talent in the martial arts world."

Luo Lingtian saw through Mo Yu's thoughts at a glance. This guy was clearly showing off his superiority. The subtext was nothing more than: You bunch of mortals fight tooth and nail for a broken pill, but I, Mo Yu, don't care at all.

"Tsk, of course I know that." Mo Yu raised an eyebrow, his gaze falling on the ever-increasing price outside the window, his brows furrowing slightly. "But isn't the price rising a bit too fast? And it has clearly exceeded the actual value of this incomplete pill."

As they spoke, the price of the Dragon Tiger Pill had already soared to eight billion.

Mo Yu pondered for a moment, then said with understanding, "It seems that these people who are bidding so frantically are probably trying to win this Dragon Tiger Pill so that it can be used by the core juniors in their own sects or families who are stuck at the peak of the first-class realm."

After all, successfully breaking through to the Innate Realm would be a significant boost to any power, making it worthwhile no matter how much money was spent.

Indeed, this is true. For experts at the Innate Realm, the Dragon-Tiger Pill is at most a bonus, saving them some cultivation time. Within the Dragon Kingdom, this small gain is not enough to change the power structure.

But for those martial artists who have been stuck at the peak of the first-class realm for many years and have been unable to break through, this Dragon Tiger Pill is a lifeline and the only shortcut for them to quickly step into the Innate Realm.

In the Dragon Kingdom, the state does not strictly control the fights between martial artists. As long as it does not affect ordinary people or cause serious incidents such as massacres, the authorities usually turn a blind eye.

After all, martial artists are naturally competitive, and even if fighting is prohibited on the surface, there will still be various contests in secret, making it impossible to completely eliminate them.

However, the rules on the surface still need to be followed, which is undoubtedly a great thing for small and medium-sized sects or families that just want to preserve their heritage peacefully.