Chapter 1031: Chapter 1031: Young Brother, Can We Have a Discussion? Chapter 1031: Chapter 1031: Young Brother, Can We Have a Discussion? At this moment, Mr. Dongfang, with trembling hands, cautiously reached out to receive the elixir from Huang Xiaolong. However, there was a hint of hesitation in his eyes, fearing that Huang Xiaolong would not hand over the elixir for him to carefully authenticate.

“Young man, rest assured, I… I will certainly not take advantage of your unpreparedness and consume your elixir,” Mr. Dongfang said with a quivering voice.

Upon hearing Mr. Dongfang’s words, the entire hall burst into laughter–
“Hahaha~~ Mr. Dongfang is really humorous.”

“Witty, witty~~ It’s rare for Mr. Dongfang to still retain a sense of humor and wit.”

“What kind of elixir is this? I can faintly sense the vitality it contains. But there isn’t a strong fluctuation of Spiritual Energy or Mana.”

“Hahaha~~ So, the item this Loose Cultivator wishes to sell is just this worthless elixir. It’s hilarious~~ A mere broken elixir, and he thinks it can compare with Young Master Chang’s three Sword Techniques from the Mang Mountain Sect? Once this gets out, it will surely be the butt of the joke! Hahaha!”

“I thought he would bring out some supreme treasure, but it turns out to be just this. Generally speaking, the value of an elixir is absolutely lower than a Sword Technique. Unless it’s some heaven-defying Immortal Pill. Young Master Chang’s three Sword Techniques, although incomplete, are the Mang Mountain Sect’s treasured techniques of yesteryear. With these three techniques, one could even establish a minor sect. And what does that Loose Cultivator present? Let’s see the results of Mr. Dongfang’s appraisal; it might be worth a few low-grade Spirit Stones at most~~ merely seeking public attention!”

“I am eager to see, this Loose Cultivator, in our presence, kneeling and kowtowing to Young Master Chang, calling him ‘grandfather’ in such a pathetic state~~hahaha… This is no one else’s fault but his own for bringing shame upon himself.”

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“Oh, Mr. Dongfang, of course I intend to let you properly authenticate this elixir. Is there even a need to ask?” Huang Xiaolong said with a smile, tossing the Elixir of Immortality directly to Mr. Dongfang.

“Don’t throw it around!” Mr. Dongfang exclaimed in horror, “How… how can you carelessly throw it around like that?”

He caught the Elixir in a frantic hustle, and with a grateful look, he glanced at Huang Xiaolong. Then, he meticulously, over and over again, inspected it, his eyes gleaming ever more intensely. His lips kept twitching.

‘Heh, it seems that Mr. Dongfang is indeed not ordinary; he must be someone knowledgeable! He recognizes my Elixir of Immortality!’ Huang Xiaolong thought to himself.

“Hahaha~~ you little brat, now, what else do you have to say? Why don’t you kneel down! Kowtow! Call me ‘Grandpa’!” Young Master Chang laughed wantonly, his expression fierce. “You’ve already lost! No matter how valuable your elixir is, it’s not worth a high-grade Spirit Stone! You have utterly failed!”

“I ask you–where do you get your confidence?” Huang Xiaolong said, speechlessly. “Let’s wait for Mr. Dongfang to finish the appraisal and evaluate the value of my elixir before we decide the winner.”

“You really won’t shed tears until you see the coffin, will you?” Young Master Chang looked at Huang Xiaolong with a cat-playing-with-a-mouse gaze.

The laughter in the hall grew louder and more intense.

Among those who had explored the tomb of Emperor Qin with Huang Xiaolong, neither Ying Aoshan nor Song Yuru were present, not to mention the three little demons. Thus, they had no clear idea what treasure Huang Xiaolong had brought out. And from a visual standpoint, they couldn’t determine the value of this crimson elixir either.

With the three Sword Techniques of Young Master Chang as a precious comparison, Ying Aoshan, Song Yuru, and the three little demons couldn’t help but feel anxious for Huang Xiaolong.

Mr. Dongfang kept inspecting the elixir, occasionally closing his eyes, carefully placing the elixir under his nose and taking a deep sniff.

A good fifteen minutes passed, and he was still appraising! He seemed to be entranced!

“Ahem~~ Mr. Dongfang, is it possible that the quality of this elixir is too low to determine its value?” Young Master Chang asked leisurely.

Miss Zhan also frowned slightly. She had witnessed Mr. Dongfang appraising treasures countless times. Almost every time, Mr. Dongfang would accurately evaluate the value of the treasure within a very short period. It was rare, as it was today, for such a long delay without any comment.

‘Could it be that this elixir has some hidden secrets? There have been several valuable medicines appeared in this auction house. Historically, the most expensive elixir, called ‘Yin Yang Longevity Pill,’ which could increase a person’s lifespan by 200 years, was once auctioned for 80 high-grade Spirit Stones, causing quite a stir. However, the elixir that the Loose Cultivator provided today for Mr. Dongfang to appraise, whatever its effects, I doubt it could surpass the price of that ‘Yin Yang Longevity Pill,’ and Young Master Chang’s three Sword Techniques have been appraised at 100 high-grade Spirit Stones. It means, actually, in this treasure contest, Young Master Chang has already won, and that’s a foregone conclusion.’
While Miss Zhan was deep in thought, Mr. Dongfang suddenly raised a pair of fiery eyes, looking at Huang Xiaolong, but didn’t immediately return the elixir in his hand. “Young man! Could we possibly make a deal!”

Uh~~!

Young man?

The widely renowned Mr. Dongfang was actually condescending to call Huang Xiaolong ‘young man’.

What does this mean?

Everyone in the hall was stupefied!

“Mr. Dongfang, please announce immediately the value of this pill,” Young Master Chang said, beaming with pride. “I guess this lousy pill is probably not even worth…”

“Shut up!” Mr. Dongfang seemed extremely displeased with Young Master Chang’s interruption and directly turned hostile. “A lousy pill? If you think this pill is lousy, then your three moves of the Sword technique are worse than garbage!”

Boom~~!!!!

This statement, like a bolt of thunder, struck directly in the auction hall, exploding and causing everyone to lose their souls, questioning if there was something wrong with their ears!

Young Master Chang himself was staring blankly, his mind suddenly in disarray.

Miss Zhan was also dumbstruck.

Mr. Dongfang no longer paid attention to anyone else. He looked at Huang Xiaolong with a gaze that was almost pleading. “Little brother, let’s talk things out!”

“Heh, Mr. Dongfang, what exactly are you trying to say?” Huang Xiaolong asked with an amused smile.

“Little brother, my life is nearing its end, like a lamp running out of oil. Over the years, I have been looking for a life-extending treasure… Ah…” Mr. Dongfang lamented a bit and then said in a trembling voice, “So, having served as a treasure appraiser all my life, I’ve collected fees which are quite considerable, so, I have accumulated 200 top-grade Spirit Stones.”

200 top-grade Spirit Stones, which when converted into Huaxia RMB, amount to 200 million!

“Heh, Mr. Dongfang, you really are a wealthy man,” Huang Xiaolong laughed.

“Little brother, don’t joke, my years are advanced, and I can no longer make any progress in my cultivation. No matter how much wealth I have, it’s like fleeting clouds to me, meaningless. Little brother, 200 top-grade Spirit Stones, plus, I will be at your call to appraise treasures at no charge, unlimited times. How about we exchange them for your pill?”

Silence!

Quiet!

The entire hall was eerily silent!

Everyone was staring wide-eyed at Mr. Dongfang!

200 top-grade Spirit Stones! Plus, unlimited free treasure appraisals for Huang Xiaolong from now on!

Huang Xiaolong smiled, not responding immediately.

Mr. Dongfang, suddenly biting his lip, said, “Apart from the aforementioned conditions, I am willing to pay you an additional 200 top-grade Spirit Stones, but at the moment, I have no Spirit Stones left. However, rest assured, little brother, tomorrow! Tomorrow I will come out of seclusion and take up jobs! Every year, I will give little brother 20 top-grade Spirit Stones, and within ten years, I will repay all the debts!”

The people inside the hall were almost going mad!

Huang Xiaolong still did not speak.

Mr. Dongfang stood up. “Another condition! I’ll give up my face! I personally will go and plead! Little brother, which sect do you wish to join? I will help you smooth the way! I will make sure your wishes are fulfilled! Little brother, are you satisfied now?”

Mr. Dongfang was continuously throwing out tempting offers which were hard to refuse!

He was determined to exchange all he had for Huang Xiaolong’s pill.

“Mr. Dongfang, let’s not discuss this matter for now. Now, please announce whether the value of my pill is higher, or the value of that Kongtong Sect disciple’s three moves of the Sword technique,” Huang Xiaolong said with a mocking look, turning towards Young Master Chang, who was sweating profusely!

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