"Next up is our second auction item. This second item, let me tell you, is extraordinary. It is a type of medicinal herb, and this herb is very special. It is connected to a type of elixir that every one of us is familiar with."

As the staff took the first auction item backstage, the second item was rolled out, and the speaker began to speak loudly once again.

"Please look, doesn't this herb resemble a human? Don't mistake it for something like a Ginsengfruit. The name of this herb is... Life-extending herb."

Continuing on.

At this moment, a medicinal herb appeared on the screen, resembling the human figure.

This herb looked quite peculiar.

At first glance, it looked like a little person lying down asleep. But upon closer inspection, it was indeed a herb.

"If you grind this Life-extending herb into a powder and then consume it in doses of one spoon every three days with water, it can delay ageing. This Life-extending herb is most suitable for the elderly. As long as you consume this herb regularly and in the correct dosage, it can extend your life by three years!"

"What do you think? Isn't it miraculous? I'll tell you, this Life-extending herb's wonders don't stop there. If you mix it with Ice Mountain Detoxification Grass to create medicine, you can make the once-famed Life-extending Pill. I believe I don't need to elaborate on the reputation of the Life-extending Pill!"

As soon as the introduction was finished, a fierce discussion erupted around.

"Life-extending Pill, wow! Is it for real?"

"Does this herb really possess miraculous properties? Can it truly make the Life-extending Pill?"

"As expected from the Huadu Auction House, they always have great stuff!"

"I have heard of this herb before, the auctioneer is not wrong in the slightest. I must secure it and take it back for my master!"

"Awesome! So the Life-extending Pill is made from Life-extending herb mixed with Ice Mountain Detoxification Grass! No wonder!"

"Damn, I missed out on the Life-extending Pill last time, but today I must get my hands on this Life-extending herb!!!"

...

Chatter, discussions, and debates ensued. The intensity surrounding the herb was considerable as if everyone was extremely interested in this Life-extending herb.

Meanwhile, Zhu Bufan in VIP Room 106 was utterly baffled.

Life-extending herb, Ice Mountain Detoxification Grass, Life-extending Pill; he had never heard of any of these, feeling like he was reading a fantasy novel. Zhu Bufan was very confused.

Could it be that he had arrived in another world? That was the sensation Zhu Bufan felt.

However, Dongfang Weimei and Zhou Xin sat beside him, reassuring Zhu Bufan that he had not traveled through time. Yet, these things that the hostess was mentioning were unfamiliar to Zhu Bufan.

"Do you find it very strange?" Seeing Zhu Bufan's confused face, Dongfang Weimei spoke up.

"Um..." Zhu Bufan nodded.

"It's like this: a few years ago, an old man suddenly arrived in the medicine stores of the Capital City, offering to sell the Life-extending Pill. As you know, it's impossible for our reality-based city to believe in such elixirs, right? Unless one is from the mental hospital. So, initially, this old man faced a lot of mockery and rejection. However, one day, the current Family Head of the Capital City's third-largest family, the Wang Family, contracted a strange illness where the body's functions gradually faded, leading to rapid aging and death – that was the doctor's diagnosis, and no doctor could cure him. The illness meant waiting for death, but who knew the old man would find the Wang Family, claiming his Life-extending Pill could cure the Family Head. At first, nobody believed the old man. Eventually, the Wang Family Head decided to try the pill out of desperation, and astonishingly, he was cured! Since then, the Life-extending Pill became widely known in the Capital City!"

Dongfang Weimei explained.

At the same time, Zhou Xin nodded in agreement.

Since the Life-extending Pill was only circulated within the Capital City, it was normal for Zhu Bufan not to know about it. Moreover, Life-extending Pills were quite rare, which added to their mystery, making it unlikely to spread to other cities.

Later, the pill was analyzed by the nation's top biologists and pharmacologists, who eventually figured out what it was made from. Unfortunately, the precise formula remains unknown, which is why the Life-extending Pill can't be manufactured.

Although this item sounds great, it's useless for most people. This type of elixir is only suitable for those who experience a slow decline in physical abilities, including the elderly.

What use would young people have for such an elixir?

Still, every person ages, and every family has elders, so this elixir still holds sufficient allure.

But everyone knows that there's only a little of this elixir available.

At that time, the old man only released a total of one hundred Life-extending Pills.

Most of these pills were acquired by the Wang Family, and only a very small portion went to other top-tier families. The Dongfang Family, for instance, only got five pills, and other families and citizens of the Capital City didn't even get to lay eyes on it. They could only hear about it and acknowledge its excellence.

However, the most regretful ones were the medicine stores that the old man had visited; they had treated the man as if he had just left a psychiatric hospital. In fact, one store even had people drive the old man away.

After learning about the incident, they were all filled with regret, beating their chests in remorse.

But again, the elixir was mainly suitable for the elderly, particularly those who need walking sticks, so most people just felt a sense of loss.

And now, for such a herb to appear at the Huadu Auction House – was this a marketing stunt or was it the real deal?

Dongfang Weimei herself was uncertain.

After all, the Life-extending Pills were once all the rage and pricelessly expensive, and the profits involved were undeniable.

However, giving credit to Huadu Auction House's reputation, Dongfang Weimei believed that this Life-extending herb must be genuine.

To be honest, Dongfang Weimei was somewhat tempted.

"Alright, everyone, please stop discussing. I understand how you all feel, but we're in the middle of an auction. Since you're all interested in this Life-extending herb, let's begin the bidding. The starting price: 20 million, and each increment must be no less than 1 million!"

As these words were spoken, a 'hiss' sound could be heard all around.

This herb really wasn't cheap at all! Increments of no less than 1 million!

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