"Seven hundred stars!"

"One thousand stars!"

"One thousand two hundred stars!"

"Two thousand stars!"

"..."

"Four thousand stars!"

Because there was only one such pill available, the competition below the stage was extremely fierce. Before long, the price had been driven up to four thousand Star Value.

At this price, the pace of bidding noticeably slowed.

"Four thousand five hundred stars!" A person shouted a high price, but judging from his tone, this bid clearly pained him.

"Five thousand stars!" A gruff voice rang out, instantly stirring the crowd's spirits. Everyone looked at the speaker, their pupils shrinking.

"It is actually Chen Mu, ranked eleventh on the Heaven Ranking."

"Five thousand two hundred stars." Another voice called out. The crowd turned to look, the corners of their eyes twitching involuntarily.

This time, the bidder was none other than Jing Yunlong, ranked twelfth on the Heaven Ranking.

The competition on the Heaven Ranking was exceptionally fierce, and Jing Yunlong had always wanted to push Chen Mu down. The two shared a long-standing grudge.

This pill auction had just become far more interesting.

"Six thousand stars!" Chen Mu glanced at Jing Yunlong and straightforwardly raised the price.

"Seven thousand stars!" Jing Yunlong countered tit for tat.

"Seven thousand five hundred!"

"Eight thousand!"

Everyone's hearts pounded along with each of their bids. As expected of formidable figures on the Heaven Ranking, their wealth was truly extraordinary.

In the end, this Blast Pill was successfully won by Chen Mu at a price of nine thousand one hundred stars.

Tang Yan narrowed his eyes slightly. These people on the Heaven Ranking were indeed big shots, spending nearly ten thousand Star Value without blinking. Next time he sold pills, he would look for them again!

With the successful auction of the Blast Pill, the atmosphere in the venue was pushed to a peak.

A single pill selling for such a high price was an extremely rare occurrence in the entire Azure Dragon Academy.

Everyone grew even more curious about what would be auctioned next.

In the distance, Elder Zhen saw Elder Huo's expectant expression on the stage, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes. Just what level was this pill, to actually shock this old fellow?

"Next up for auction is a pill named the Blood-Coagulating Pill.

No matter the severity of an external wound, it can quickly stop the bleeding and restore a certain amount of combat capability.

For a martial artist to become strong, they are destined to experience countless bloody battles. On this path of wind and blood, no one knows whether an accident or tomorrow will come first.

This Blood-Coagulating Pill is truly a life-saving Spirit Pill! Elder Huo, please take a look." Having said this, Du Shu handed the pill over once again.

Elder Huo eagerly accepted it, uncorking the bottle to carefully inspect the authenticity of this pill.

Again!

Although he was already mentally prepared, Elder Huo was still astonished.

Just whose masterful hands had refined this pill? Elder Huo speculated that the other party's alchemy attainments were even higher than his own!

In the entire Tingxiang Kingdom, there were very few who surpassed him. Could it be that person from the Imperial City?

"This pill is also genuine!" Elder Huo announced the result.

The crowd below instantly became excited, urgently urging Du Shu to announce the start of the bidding.

"There are three bottles of Hemostatic Pill, each bottle containing two pills. The starting price is five hundred Star Value, and each bid must increase by no less than five Star Value. The auction begins!"

With Elder Huo as a guarantor, the crowd naturally had no doubts about the pill's efficacy, and the price rose with the tide.

Soon, the first bottle was won at a high price of eight thousand Star Value.

The next two bottles were won by others at prices of eight thousand one hundred Star Value and eight thousand three hundred Star Value, respectively.

Tang Yan had given Du Shu a total of five types of pills, and the auction proceeded in an orderly manner.

Next, the Upper Clarity Pill for detoxification and the Spirit-Gathering Pill for cultivation advancement both achieved excellent auction results.

"Alright, everyone, the final highlight pill is about to make its appearance. There is only one of this pill!"

"What pill is it?" After several consecutive auction items that were all stunning and highly desirable pills, everyone's interest in this final highlight was thoroughly piqued.

Du Shu was in no hurry to bring out the auction item. He said leisurely, "Brothers and sisters, we have gathered here in the Azure Dragon Academy in our most beautiful years, pouring out our hot blood.

Our strength continuously improves, but time is like a ruthless carving knife, slowly altering our appearance.

Perhaps in twenty years, perhaps forty years, perhaps sixty years... no matter how strong we become, it is difficult to resist the turning of spring to autumn. Aging is the ultimate fate of everyone.

But can the face of youth be preserved forever?"

The surrounding crowd fell completely silent.

Everyone's breathing grew slightly rapid. If they guessed correctly, the item being auctioned this time had to be the Youth-Preserving Pill that Du Shu had heavily promoted!

The most fanatic among them were the female disciples. What woman didn't want to stay young forever? The more beautiful the woman, the more she wanted to preserve her looks.

Even Elder Huo's heart couldn't help but tremble. Did such a pill truly exist in this world?

Seeing Du Shu's serious demeanor, coupled with the foundation laid by the previous four types of pills, Elder Huo was already seventy percent convinced before he had even laid eyes on it.

"Brother Du, stop keeping us in suspense and introduce it already!" some impatient people below shouted loudly.

Du Shu smiled coquettishly and said, "This final pill is called the 'Heaven-Coexisting Youth-Preserving Pill'!"

Tang Yan was stunned for a moment before coming back to his senses. Du Shu had actually embellished the pill's name.

"After taking this pill, your skin will become better and better, you will grow more and more beautiful, and it can freeze your age for twenty years! Furthermore, even after twenty years, it will continue to suppress the speed at which your appearance ages!

Oh, and one more thing to add: all the pills auctioned previously, as well as this Youth-Preserving Pill being auctioned now, have absolutely no side effects!"

"Improves the skin and makes you more beautiful."

"Appearance unchanged for twenty years!"

Just these two points alone were enough to drive any girl crazy. Who cared about side effects? Of course, having no side effects was even better.

"Elder Huo, please inspect it." Du Shu handed the Youth-Preserving Pill to Elder Huo.

Elder Huo hurriedly took it, uncorked the bottle, and placed it beneath his nose to sniff.

At this moment, Elder Huo no longer harbored any thoughts of "debunking fakes." He was fully focused on appreciating the level of alchemy used to refine the pill.

This purity, this medicinal fragrance, this perfect roundness... every single aspect, down to the tiniest detail, had been handled flawlessly.

Although he couldn't absolutely determine its authenticity, the surging vitality contained within the pill was not to be underestimated.

"Youth-Preserving Pill. I am ninety percent certain it is genuine," Elder Huo announced loudly.

Du Shu smiled faintly and declared in a loud voice, "Before this pill was put up for auction, we within Apex-Seeking had a heated internal discussion about whether or not to actually sell it.

The reason is simple: Apex-Seeking also has two Peerless beauties.

If the final transaction price of this auction cannot satisfy the two ladies, then the auction of this item will be canceled, and it will be kept for our two ladies to use.

Without further ado, the starting price is one thousand Star Value, and each bid must increase by no less than one hundred Star Value. The auction begins!"

Hearing Du Shu's words, many people below were left dumbfounded. Damn it, you put it up for auction but reserve the right to back out? With this kind of attitude, I refuse to bid!

Many people developed a sense of resistance, but those who held this view were almost entirely men.

The female disciples did not care about that in the slightest. Their eyes gleamed with fervent light as they frantically shouted out their bids.

"Three thousand stars!"

"Five thousand stars!"

"Five thousand five hundred stars!"

"Seven thousand stars!"

The price of the Youth-Preserving Pill soared straight up, its rate of increase simply astonishing!