Trillionaire's Slice of Life-Chapter 1201 - 751: Auction of the Second Longevity Pill_2
Chapter 1201: Chapter 751: Auction of the Second Longevity Pill_2
As for the various skills in the system mall, they are numerous and diverse. A system skill worth ten thousand points could even instantly slay a legendary existence like the Xue family’s ancestor, while an ordinary skill worth a few hundred opulence points could easily strip a Great Grandmaster of their combat abilities. It can be said that Chu Mo is now unmatched in the entire world, and in such a situation, he naturally does not need to be surrounded by dozens of bodyguards whenever he steps out, unlike before.
Of course, even so, Chu Mo had no intention of reducing the forces of Jiang Tao Detective Agency. Although Chu Mo was already invincible, the people around him still needed protection. Not to mention the distant ones, just the spokespeople around him, as well as his parents far away from home, or even his cousin Chu Xiner in school, if they weren’t protected by bodyguards, Chu Mo wouldn’t be at ease.
At this moment, the two following by Chu Mo’s side, Tianya and Lei Ting, one was an early-stage Great Grandmaster and the other was a Half-step Celestial God. Even Lei Ting, after taking the Heavenly Spirit Pill given by Chu Mo a short while back, had advanced leaps and bounds. Initially requiring several years for a breakthrough, he now showed signs of nearing a breakthrough to a mid-level Great Grandmaster.
With the two of them by his side, even if Chu Mo himself did not act, there really weren’t many in this vast world who could threaten his safety.
The start time for the Great World Auction was set for eight o’clock in the evening, and it was now seven fifty. When Chu Mo entered the auction hall, it was already packed with a dense crowd. Chu Mo came here this time for a secret investigation and did not wish to draw attention to himself, so he had prepared a pair of sunglasses before coming and sat in a corner at the back of the hall where he went unnoticed.
Similarly, in the hall, Chu Mo also spotted many familiar figures, such as several tycoons from the Hua Country’s rich list, and the Family Heads of the eight great families, and even several Family Heads from the four great families of Magic Capital were present, not to mention the top wealthy figures from around the world.
What attracted the interest of these top tycoons was certainly not common items like antique paintings and calligraphy. The treasures that seemed precious and rare to ordinary people could hardly satisfy the appetite of the tycoons in the hall. Even without deliberately eavesdropping, just by focusing slightly, the discussions from the surrounding crowd were already reaching his ears.
The fame of the Longevity Pill No. 2 was truly immense; there was no doubt about that.
Half a year ago, when the Longevity Pill No. 1 was released, and the elderly Mr. Situ as the first experimental subject was rescued from his crumbling body, everyone recognized the efficacy of the Longevity Pill. However, due to the severe side effects of Longevity Pill No. 1, even though many tycoons had one in their possession, no one would take it lightly unless they were driven into a dead end.
Almost all top wealthy figures simply regarded the Longevity Pill No. 1 as a means of preserving life.
Unlike Longevity Pill No. 1, however, the efficacy of Longevity Pill No. 2 was not only more refined, but more importantly, it had almost no significant side effects. No matter who took the Longevity Pill No. 2, their lifespan could be extended by at least five to ten years, and the earlier one took it, the more pronounced the effects were.
This was an irresistible temptation for those top tycoons who considered money as nothing but dirt.
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Unfortunately, the number of Longevity Pill No. 2 was scarce, doomed not to be like Longevity Pill No. 1 in which every member joining the Longevity Club could obtain. In fact, there might be only a very few individuals in the whole world who could use it. Under such circumstances, before even being released, Longevity Pill No. 2 had already been marked up to an exorbitant price, so when the Great World Auction House announced that they would have a Longevity Pill No. 2 for auction, it naturally caused a storm.
“Distinguished guests who have come from afar, welcome to the Great World Auction House. Tonight, we will surely provide everyone with an extraordinary experience and hope that all can return full-handed.
Alright, too many words may cause disdain, this old man knows what everyone has come all this way for. You’re here for the rare and exotic treasures, not to see this spotty old man with an old face. I declare that the auction begins now.
Next, please allow me the honor to present our first item for tonight… an early oil painting from Master Magellan. There is hardly any need for me to introduce Master Magellan, as his name has already echoed throughout the world, and considering that this is one of Magellan’s earliest works, the starting price for this painting is ten million, with each bid increment not less than two hundred thousand. Let the bidding commence.”
As the clock struck eight, an elderly man in traditional Chinese garb with graying hair stepped onto the stage and announced that the ranking event was officially starting. As his words ended, all eyes turned to a tall and glamorous woman in a cheongsam, with a painting in her hands, gracefully making her way to the auction podium.
Indeed, although the vast majority of top-notch tycoons in the hall had come for the final bid on Longevity Pill No. 2, Master Magellan’s reputation had also captured their attention. Even if it was only a work from his early days, when his artistry had not yet reached its peak, the atmosphere in the entire auction hall was already heated. Within moments, the starting bid of ten million had soared to seventeen million, and judging by the scene, there were still many interested parties, suggesting that the painting’s price could still climb considerably.
Seated below the stage, Chu Mo naturally had no interest in the painting that the lady in the cheongsam held; he was just an ordinary man, after all. Even the several paintings valued at hundreds of millions, even billions, collected by his family didn’t impress him much. However, what caught Chu Mo’s attention was that Mr. Lu, seated in the central position of the hall, had raised his hand to bid several times. Clearly, this painting suited Mr. Lu’s taste.
In the end, Magellan’s painting was auctioned off for a sky-high price of twenty-three million, but the final winner was not Mr. Lu; it was a middle-aged, greasy, and pudgy man.
Amid the warm applause of the crowd, the first item in the ranking event finally came to an end. The old man on the auction stage seized the momentum and immediately showcased the second auction item.
“Having witnessed the authentic work of Master Magellan, I believe everyone should have a certain immunity to antique paintings and calligraphy now. With that said, let me present the second friendly exhibition item, a Longevity Pill No. 1 from a top member of the Longevity Club.
As everyone knows, the Longevity Club is the most mysterious club in the world, only accessible to top-tier tycoons worth hundreds of billions or even trillions. Inside the Longevity Club, there is a mysterious task hall where various tasks are constantly issued. My client is a senior member of the Longevity Club who, because of completing many tasks, has acquired several Longevity Pill No. 1s. As is widely known, Longevity Pill No. 1, due to certain reasons, has its flaws, thus there is no need to store many; just one pill per person for emergency use is sufficient.
This Longevity Pill No. 1 is directly from a member of the Longevity Club, and its quality is absolutely guaranteed. Moreover, each Longevity Pill comes with a unique verification code, which can be used to discern its authenticity. We, the Great World Auction House, guarantee the genuineness of this Longevity Pill No. 1 with our reputation.
As requested by this client, the starting price for this Longevity Pill No. 1 is… one billion, with each bid increment not to be less than one million.
Bidding starts now.”
As the old man on the stage finished speaking, there was a moment of silence in the hall.
Those present in this ranking hall were the world’s most elite tycoons, most of whom had already joined the Longevity Club. Naturally, they already possessed Longevity Pill No. 1, and their true intent of attending here was undoubtedly for Longevity Pill No. 2; thus, they had little interest in Longevity Pill No. 1.
However, not everyone in the hall qualified to join the Longevity Club; those billionaires worth just tens or hundreds of billions naturally didn’t qualify. For them, Longevity Pill No. 2 was out of their league, but acquiring Longevity Pill No. 1 would already be a pleasant surprise.
Hence, after a brief silence, a middle-aged man with a balding head promptly raised his signboard saying:
“One hundred and ten million!”
