The Crazy Son-In-Law

Zhou Tianheng tremblingly took the energy pellets from Teng Xian’s hands. He studied it carefully for a moment before saying in a trembling voice, “This is really an energy pellet, this is really an energy pellet!”

The host saw how emotional he was and quickly went up to ask, “Mr. Zhou, could you introduce the audience to the miraculous effects of this energy pellet and how valuable it is?”

“This energy pellet is refined using the legendary Spirit Stone. It can help cultivators quickly break through bottlenecks in their cultivation and make breakthroughs smoothly for cultivators below the Posterior Stage if taken before attempting to break through. This is truly an elixir…” Zhou Tianheng spared no praise.

Cultivation in the Old School Society was extremely difficult. Every small improvement required an arduous accumulative process. When facing a breakthrough in realms, it was like crossing a ravine. No one knew how many people remained at the Qi Refining Stage for life, or got stuck at the Foundation Establishment Stage and could advance no further.

The energy pellet was like a key that could break through the shackles of cultivation, a bridge that crossed the ravine. Its preciousness went without saying.

“As for its value… I can’t say for sure, but at least starting from 10 billion.” Zhou Tianheng’s gaze never left the energy pellet in his hand as he murmured. His mind was already a stormy sea.

Forget 10 billion. If conditions allowed, even 30 or 50 billion was possible.

Zhou Tianheng’s shock could not be expressed in words, but he had to admit one thing – the pill refining skills of this young man before him far surpassed his own.

Just who was he?

What was his purpose?

Zhou Tianheng had no time to think about this yet.

But his words had already been broadcasted on the big screen.

Boom!

The entire venue erupted instantly!

“Starting from 10 billion? If I’m not wrong, he still has a few more pellets in that bottle. My god, that’s worth tens of billions!”

“It can help cultivators quickly overcome bottlenecks and break through. 10 billion, 20 billion, there should be tycoons willing to buy this right?”

“I want 10 billion! I want the whole 10 billion!” Someone couldn’t help shouting loudly.

“We bid 15 billion!”

“…”

Seeing the excited state of the spectators on the stands, the host was afraid things would get out of hand. With two to three thousand cultivators present, if they lost control, the venue could be flipped over!

He quickly tried to maintain order, “Everyone please calm down. Wait for Mr. Zhou to finish speaking!”

The Old School Society members responsible for maintaining order around the stands also hurried to remind the cultivators in their designated areas to calm down.

The previously boiling atmosphere in the venue gradually quieted down, changing from loud shouts to hushed whispers.

Song Linger sat numbly in her seat, unable to calm down for a long time.

The energy pellets were refined by Xiao Shun to help her break through the Posterior Stage. There were eight in total. At that time, she had taken one and even blamed Xiao Shun for being petty.

Now, hearing they were worth 10 billion each, and that was just the starting price, she was instantly stunned.

Was Master petty? He was extremely generous!

She had swallowed 10 billion just like that. Even if it was 100 dollar bills, it would be enough for her to spend a lifetime.

Yao Cen was also unable to calm down. Hearing someone bid up to 15 billion, she realized that small bottle of “immortal pills” was worth over 100 billion. Was… was she married to a money printing machine?

Of course, those minor characters like Yang Tiancai, Duan Jia, the Wen siblings, Wu Jian, Yi Rui, Huo Pengju and the rest did not need much elaboration.

Shock, disbelief, excitement, they all had various feelings.

Yi Rui and Huo Pengju came from the two richest cultivation families in the affluent Melmond region, but the combined assets of their families probably still did not measure up to the value of Xiao Shun’s few pellets!

They felt extremely ashamed and conflicted.

“Young friend, may this old man take a look at your energy pellets again?”

Zhou Tianheng reluctantly put the energy pellet back into the glass bottle. Looking up at Xiao Shun, he said, “If these pellets really came from your hands, then I have to admit the gap between us. There is no meaning in slandering you further, and wanting to accept you as a disciple is just wishful thinking. If I can exchange pointers on pill refining with you, it will surely benefit me greatly.”

Xiao Shun smiled and passed the energy pellets back to him.

Zhou Tianheng accepted the energy pellets from him and examined them closely again.

“This old man was mistaken just now. This young friend’s energy pellets are indeed of superb quality. May I ask if these pellets really came from your hands?”

“No rush, I’ll prove it to you all.” Xiao Shun said.

Then he took out another glass bottle from his pocket and placed it on the table in front of them. “Why don’t the three of you appraise this pellet of mine as well?”

Zhou Tianheng eagerly grabbed it and poured out the solitary pellet inside. Its surface glimmered faintly with green and gold. Seeing this pellet, he suddenly felt his heart stop beating for a moment.

“Heavens! This young man actually took out a reset pellet!”

Before Zhou Tianheng could speak, the host couldn’t help crying out in surprise. He then added in disbelief, “Is this really a reset pellet?”

Buzz!

The entire venue erupted once more!

Indeed, as the host said, the pellet Xiao Shun presented to Zhou Tianheng and the others was a reset pellet.

Back then, he had refined a total of three. One was given to Song Linger, one fed to Yao Cen but did not have any effect, so it was basically wasted.

He had originally planned to give this last one to Hu, but considering Hu was still young, he would wait until she was a little older to see if she was willing to learn martial arts before giving it to her. So it was kept until now.

Both the energy pellets and reset pellets required Spirit Stones as ingredients. The difference was that the Spirit Stone powder in the energy pellets was just an auxiliary material, while the reset pellet was fully refined from Spirit Stones, and its refinement difficulty was much higher than the energy pellets.

The reset pellet could permanently improve a cultivator’s aptitude by 10%. It could be used by cultivators at any realm.

The faint golden shimmer on its surface signified it had reached the realm of golden cores, not just an auxiliary pellet.

As for its value, one had leaked out from a mysterious hidden family a few years ago and eventually sold for 10 billion at auction!

It caused huge waves at that time, showcasing its rarity.

Unexpectedly, another reset pellet had now appeared out of thin air, bringing immeasurable shock to everyone present. However, no one dared to casually throw out a price this time.

The last transaction price had already reached 10 billion. After a few years, it definitely would not be lower than that price.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

99% of those present could not afford it even by selling everything they owned!

A permanent 10% improvement in aptitude was fatal temptation for any cultivator. More than a few had green lights flashing in their eyes.

Up in the spectator stands, Haitang and Yang Zino were somewhat confused.

The two knitted their brows, staring at the screen without moving their eyes.

Up to this point, they still did not understand Xiao Shun’s real intentions for doing this. Was it purely to show off?

Just who was he? How did he possess such rare pellets? Could they be from some hidden family?

Amidst their envy, all kinds of big questions welled up in their hearts.