My Ares Son-in-Law

This Body Tempering Elixir was practically a legendary item in everyone's minds, existing only in ancient books and passed down orally among predecessors. No one expected that they would actually see it in person in this auction hall today.

If someone else were to present it as a elixir that could help people break through their cultivation level, they might still have doubts and secretly wonder if it was a scam.

But when these words came from the eldest daughter of the He family, the situation was completely different.

The He family is a renowned force in the martial arts world. Not only is the family large and powerful, but the eldest daughter, He Haiyue, is also known for her integrity and fairness.

The treasures she personally appraised were as if stamped with the He family's golden seal, absolutely genuine.

Everyone present firmly believed this.

After a brief silence, the atmosphere in the auction hall instantly erupted like a volcanic eruption.

People's emotions completely spiraled out of control, and the frenzied bidding was like a surging tide, wave after wave, making the entire auction hall buzz.

"Five billion!"

A middle-aged man with a fat build and a fierce face was the first to call out the price. His voice trembled with excitement, and beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, but he didn't bother to wipe them away. His eyes were fixed on the pill, as if he was afraid that it would disappear in the blink of an eye.

"Six hundred million!"

Almost the instant the middle-aged man finished speaking, a tall, thin man stood up. His eyes gleamed with greed, and his hands were clenched into fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white.

"Seven billion!"

Another voice rang out, this time from an elderly man dressed in magnificent clothes. His hair was already white, but his eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, as if this pill was his last hope for breaking through his cultivation level and prolonging his life.

"Eight hundred million!"

"Nine billion!"

……

The bidding surged at an almost terrifying rate, the numbers jumping wildly like a runaway horse.

Each price change was accompanied by gasps and even more frenzied stares. People seemed to have gone mad, completely disregarding their ability to pay, only wanting to get their hands on this precious elixir.

Almost in the blink of an eye, the price broke through the billion mark!
"Xiao Chen, is this thing... really worth that much money?"

Zhou Keying, standing beside her, clicked her tongue slightly, her slender hand instinctively covering her red lips. Her eyes were wide open, filled with surprise and confusion.

Although she was a Lin family heiress who had seen many grand occasions and grown up in various luxurious settings, she had never seen such a crazy and almost irrational bidding scene before.

She stared at the soaring prices, inwardly gasping, and glanced worriedly at Xiao Chen beside her.

"Ah, I forgot you're new to this..."

Xiao Chen did not answer immediately, but his expression was somewhat subtle.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at the pill that everyone was fighting over, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

He naturally understood the principle that scarcity increases value.

In the martial arts world, where resources are scarce and alchemy is in decline, a spiritual pill that can help people break through their cultivation level will naturally become a treasure that everyone is vying for, and it is only natural that its price will soar.

However, in his opinion, this thing was nothing more than a worthless elixir.

In his eyes, this Body Tempering Pill was nothing more than one of the lowest-grade pills, not worth that much money at all.

But then he thought, the higher the price of this elixir, the greater the debt the He family would owe him.

He had previously helped the He family with some matters, and the high price fetched by this pill at auction could be considered a form of repayment from the He family. If he needs the He family's help in the martial arts world in the future, the He family, out of consideration for this favor, will surely do their best to assist him, making things much easier for him.

After a fierce and intense competition, the atmosphere in the auction hall was so tense it felt like the air itself could ignite.

Each bid was like a heavy hammer blow, striking the hearts of everyone present.

People were almost driven mad by the legendary Body Tempering Pill, completely disregarding whether their wallets could afford such an exorbitant price.

The bidding rose and fell, one wave higher than the next, like a war without gunpowder, and that small pill was the most precious spoil of war.

Finally, as the auctioneer's gavel fell heavily, symbolizing a successful transaction, the Body Tempering Pill was sold for a staggering 1.2 billion.

This price left everyone present speechless and plunged the entire auction hall into a brief silence.

The ultimate winner was none other than Lu Haoxuan, who had just been humiliated and turned ashen-faced.

He sat upright in his seat, his eyes revealing a resolute determination and resentment.

He must have been suppressed by his competitors during the bidding process and was feeling resentful.

Now, in order to save face, he has used the huge sum of money that his family had urgently allocated, sparing no expense to get his hands on this elixir.

Or perhaps, this elixir is indeed of paramount importance to him, the key to breaking through his own realm and realizing his martial arts dream, which is why he is so reckless.

The auction finally ended in a tense atmosphere.

People, whether excited, disappointed, or sentimental, rose from their seats and gathered in twos and threes, whispering about the thrilling auction they had just witnessed.

The lights were still bright, but a faint sense of weariness and lingering tension permeated the air.

The next event was a lavish dinner on the hotel's rooftop.

The banquet hall on the top floor was beautifully decorated, with dazzling crystal chandeliers casting a soft glow that illuminated every corner.

The exquisite tableware was neatly arranged, and the table was filled with all kinds of delicacies, emitting an enticing aroma.

Melodious music flowed gently through the hall, as if playing a joyful prelude to the banquet.

"Xiao Chen, shall we skip the banquet? Let's go back together."

Zhou Keying spoke softly, her voice gentle and melodious, like the song of a nightingale.

She frowned slightly, her eyes revealing a hint of fatigue and discomfort.

The tense atmosphere in the auction hall just now made her feel very oppressed; she really disliked places filled with gunpowder and scheming.

Then, as if remembering something, she frowned and asked curiously,
"By the way, didn't you say you had a lot of money? How come I didn't see you bid on a single thing from beginning to end? On the contrary, Lingling was really generous, bidding on several treasures without even blinking an eye."

Xiao Chen coughed lightly, a hint of embarrassment on his face.

He subconsciously touched his nose, his eyes flickering slightly.
"Wait a moment, I'm going to the restroom."

Zhou Keying couldn't help but chuckle softly. Her smile was like a flower blooming in spring, beautiful and touching.

Her beautiful eyes sparkled, carrying a hint of teasing and playfulness:

"Are you having kidney problems? How many times have you gone to the auction last night? I didn't see you drink much water during the auction." (End of Chapter)