Zombie Bodyguard-Chapter 1456 - 1453: Others Throw Money, I Throw Elixirs

Ling Taoran didn’t explicitly say that the divine pill couldn’t be sold, but the meaning was clear enough: if you want this divine pill, you can only compete for it at auction.

Such matters involve profit and the reputation of the auction house, and even he, as the person in charge, might not be able to make the decision, so he simply declined Lin Tian’s request.

Lin Tian, of course, knew how difficult the situation was. However, he was unwilling to bid at the auction house. Even though he had a black card, other families might also be strong. Especially with the appearance of Li Wenfeng—the Li Family was not short of money. If he were to disrupt things, acquiring the Nine Reversals Marrow Changing Pill would become uncertain.

Perhaps the Wang Family had also prepared for this divine pill, but in terms of sheer wealth, the Wang Family couldn’t compare to the Li Family. If Li Wenfeng was determined to throw money to muddle things, it would be problematic. So, Lin Tian needed to secure the Nine Reversals Marrow Changing Pill before the auction commenced.

Of course, to intercept the Nine Reversals Marrow Changing Pill, he needed to produce something comparable. Money alone would not suffice; even if Lin Tian offered twice the money, Langya Pavilion would not tarnish their reputation for it. He had to present something they could not refuse.

Besides the black card, Lin Tian’s most valuable possession was the elixirs, or perhaps to him, the least valuable, because he had quite a few.

Lin Tian reached into his clothes, retrieved a jade bottle, and gently placed it on the table. This jade bottle was identical to the one in Ling Taoran’s hand.

Speaking of those jade bottles, Lin Tian had to thank Wang Wanxi. When he was at the Yun Family, it was she who gave him the jade bottles, as she, being an Ancient Martial Artist, knew how to preserve elixirs to ensure their potency wouldn’t fade.

Seeing Lin Tian take out an identical jade bottle, Ling Taoran’s eyes widened instantly, and his gaze couldn’t move away for a moment. After a while, he said, "Pharmacist, could this be..."

"Indeed, this is another Shaoyang Pill. I believe Langya Pavilion has the means to overcome any challenges, Mr. Ling, wouldn’t you agree?" Lin Tian said calmly. There’s no point in saying a hundred good words rather than presenting concrete benefits.

If Langya Pavilion liked collecting rare treasures, then I’ll let you collect to your heart’s content, Lin Tian thought to himself.

"Ahem, this... Pharmacist, you’re really putting me in a difficult position," Ling Taoran hesitated to say, but his gaze remained on the jade bottle, obviously indecisive after seeing another divine pill with the temptation being too great.

Seeing him still hesitating, Lin Tian wasted no words and reached into his clothes again. Seeing this, Ling Taoran’s heart skipped a beat, wondering if it was yet another elixir.

Lin Tian didn’t disappoint him, as he pulled out another jade bottle from his clothes, placing it gently on the table. Yet Ling Taoran felt like it was pounding against his heart, nearly making it leap out of his throat.

With two elixirs already on the table, plus the one in his hand, there were now three altogether. Ling Taoran powerlessly thought, does this pharmacist think of elixirs as beans? It was too overwhelming.

There’s nothing that a single elixir can’t solve, and if there is, two will do it. Lin Tian’s approach was direct and violent; while others threw money, he threw elixirs.

Seeing Ling Taoran still speechless, Lin Tian’s gaze remained unchanged, extending his hand into his clothes once more. Ling Taoran’s eyes sharpened, internally exclaiming: Blast, this must be fake beans this time!

As another identical jade bottle appeared and gently settled on the table with a boom, Ling Taoran couldn’t steady himself and fell to the ground; fortunately, he reacted quickly, holding the ground to bounce up, avoiding a more embarrassing situation.

However, a drop of sweat rolled down from his forehead, and he unhesitatingly rushed to the table, swiftly opening the three jade bottles and sniffing the aroma inside.

A faint aroma, both present and absent, yet undoubtedly identical to the divine pill in his hand. After cautiously sealing the jade bottles, Ling Taoran slumped into the chair, his composure taking some time to restore.

Although the Nine Reversals Marrow Changing Pill’s value surpasses that of the Shaoyang Pill, three—no, four Shaoyang Pills exceed the Nine Reversals Marrow Changing Pill in value.

His gaze at Lin Tian was different now; if it had been respect before, it now included some awe. Anyone who could casually present so many elixirs would be astonishing.

Ling Taoran was no stranger to elixirs. As one of Langya Pavilion’s responsible figures, he had seen his fair share; however, to have several divine pills before him at once was unprecedented, especially when facing such a profound pharmacist.

Taking a deep breath, Ling Taoran stood up, bowed to Lin Tian respectfully, and said, "Pharmacist, this matter exceeds my capacity. Please wait a moment while I request someone to take a look and discuss further."

Request someone for discussion? Lin Tian was intrigued, realizing Ling Taoran wasn’t the highest authority for the auction, pondering whether a prominent figure from the Ling Family would arrive.

As Lin Tian mulled over, Ling Taoran apologized with a bow, then left the private room. Exiting without instructing the two guards, he entered the adjacent private room.

Inside, only a young girl between 18 or 19 years old, wearing a white dress with peculiar embroidery at the collar. If Lin Tian were present, he’d recognize the embroidery similar to that on the invitation. The young girl sat bored on a chair, occasionally glancing at the screen, behind which a graceful silhouette faintly appeared.

Upon seeing Ling Taoran enter, the young girl’s eyes glimmered with mischievous amusement as she teased, "Uncle Taoran, you’re sweating all over from seeing just one person, doesn’t really match your name."

Ling Taoran’s name included "Taoran," which implied calm demeanor, but his current appearance was anything but, prompting the young girl’s remark.

"You little rascal, what do you know?" Ling Taoran glared at her with a helpless look, seemingly not for the first time facing her playful jibes.

"Hmph, who says I don’t know? Isn’t it just a divine pill? It’s not like I haven’t seen one!" The young girl huffed and tilted her chin indifferently.

"Shuiyao, don’t be rude to your elders," a woman’s voice sounded from behind the screen, somewhat ethereal and soft, yet carrying a subtle authority with the word "don’t".

Strangely, this daring Shuiyao girl, upon hearing the voice, retracted her defiant demeanor, apparently respecting the woman behind the screen.

Ling Taoran also breathed a sigh of relief; if this rascal continued to tease him, he’d have no place to hide his face.

"Taoran, what happened?" The woman’s voice resonated again.