421: Chapter 421 Shocking the Entire Audience

They were all looking at the auctioneer on stage now, their faces filled with resentful expressions. This guy was truly something else; wasn't he just pushing them into a pit of fire?

Those who were pointed out by the auctioneer all lowered their heads, not daring to respond, let alone raise their hands.

Huh?!

In an instant, the auctioneer's eyes widened sharply; he simply could not believe what he was seeing.

Good heavens, what is the meaning of this?

What has happened to you all?

Just a moment ago, the auction for the high-quality exotic plant was in full swing; why has everyone gone silent now?

Could it be that there is something wrong with this exotic plant?

The auctioneer turned his head to look at the exotic plant and let out a soft hiss. There didn't seem to be anything wrong with this exotic plant, did there?

He turned back to look at the crowd and began to speak with great eloquence.

"Opportunity knocks but once. This exotic plant is truly a fine item; it was originally plucked by a Marquis Realm Expert..."

A while later, the auctioneer's mouth was dry from talking, but the audience below remained deathly silent.

The auctioneer: "..."

Seriously, damn it, have you all gone mute or what?!

Huh?!

In that moment, the auctioneer was on the verge of flipping the table. Just as he was going crazy and feeling incredibly awkward on stage, Huang Bai, watching the scene, had just recovered from his own shock.

Goodness, this time he had truly experienced the feeling of using a tiger's skin as a banner. It felt great!

It was simply too exhilarating!

These fellows were quite discerning, which also went to show the influence of Ye Qing.

Subsequently, Huang Bai raised his hand.

The auctioneer looked at Huang Bai, his eyes filled with extreme gratitude; this person was like a life-saving straw to him.

"Pharmacist Huang has placed a bid. Are there any other bids..."

The auctioneer said this with excitement on his face, as if expecting everyone to compete for the bid once Pharmacist Huang had made his move. However, things did not go as he had predicted; after Pharmacist Huang bid, everyone buried their heads even lower.

Boom!

In an instant, this sight made the auctioneer begin to despair. After all, selling at the base price was even worse than the item failing to sell!

Immediately, he began to shout and cheer even more fervently, but it seemed to have no effect whatsoever.

"Then... then this high-quality exotic plant belongs to Pharmacist Huang."

As the auctioneer spoke, he looked at Pharmacist Huang and then at the exotic plant. It seemed there must be some problem with this particular exotic plant, which was why no one had made a move. But there were still many better exotic plants coming up later; he believed they would fight tooth and nail for those.

The auctioneer thought, and with his silver tongue, he would surely make the scene even more intense.

And he would be able to earn more commission.

That was it!

The auctioneer regained his confidence and began to introduce the next auction item.

However, when it came time to bid, only Huang Bai made a bid...

The auctioneer: "..."

This time, his face completely collapsed. In an instant, he seemed to realize something, and the result confirmed his suspicion.

Throughout the night, all the remaining exotic plants were won by Huang Bai at the base price; no one else dared to make a move.

"Haha, Pharmacist Huang, congratulations! You've managed to acquire quite a few high-Rank exotic plants this time; you can use them to cultivate exotic plants for Lord Ye." Liu Lin said as he stood up to congratulate Huang Bai, then continued, "Pharmacist Huang, does Lord Ye currently have a great need for high-quality exotic plants?"

"Mm, Ye Qing is still in great need of them. The high-Rank exotic plants from the auction tonight are merely a drop in the bucket. Later, I will go to various places to see if there are any other high-Rank exotic plants to purchase and cultivate..."

As Huang Bai spoke, Liu Lin quickly chimed in.

"Pharmacist Huang, my Liu family actually has quite a few high-Rank exotic plants. How about this: wait until I return to the Imperial Capital, and I will sort through those exotic plants and have them sent to you. That way, you won't have to run around and can focus on cultivating exotic plants for Lord Ye. What do you think?"

Oh?

Huang Bai looked at Liu Lin. This guy was really quite sensible to come up with such an idea.

"That would be troubling you. When I return, I will tell Ye Qing that this portion was contributed by you."

"My small contribution is hardly worth reporting to Lord Ye. If Lord Ye ever comes to the Imperial Capital, I only hope to be able to host Lord Ye properly..."

As Liu Lin said this, everyone else immediately started to get ideas.

With Liu Lin being so generous, it wouldn't look good if they didn't make a move themselves.

Subsequently, they crowded around Huang Bai.

"Pharmacist Huang, I also have quite a few high-quality exotic plants. My Alchemy skills are far inferior to Lord Ye's; keeping these high-quality exotic plants here is basically a waste, they serve no purpose. If I accidentally ruin them during Alchemy, it would be a terrible waste of natural resources. How about this: I will sort through them when I return and send them to you."

"Me too, I have quite a few as well..."

"I will send them to you as well..."

Voices came from all directions. Huang Bai looked at the crowd with a smile on his face and agreed to them all.

This night, he had truly made a fortune.

However, the crowd seemed to start competing. After giving away the high-quality exotic plants, they even started offering medicinal drugs.

"Pharmacist Huang, take a look. This is the latest drug I've refined; it's for you."

"Damn, Old Wang, you guy, you're not playing by the rules! Pharmacist Huang, take a look, I have some too."

"I have some too!"

Huang Bai watched the crowd, the corner of his mouth twitching. They were crazy—had these guys all gone insane?

So many drugs, some of which they had worked so hard to refine, and now, they were all giving them to him?

In an instant, Huang Bai was ready to describe the situation as completely unhinged.

This night had truly been a bountiful harvest.

After the auction ended.

Huang Bai packed up his things and then walked outside, followed by a group of Alchemists.

"Alright. Everyone, I will report tonight's events back to Ye Qing. After all, you have all contributed significantly. The auction has ended, so everyone should head off on their own. We shall meet again." Huang Bai said, then mounted his exotic beast and headed into the distance.

"Safe travels, Pharmacist Huang."

"Pharmacist Huang, please take care on your way..."