Reborn as the Strongest Immortal Cultivator in Modern Times

Just as Ye Yu reached the top of the stairs, the fat man behind her called out, "Please wait!"

Ye Yu turned around and saw the thin old man and the fat man chasing after her.

"Is there anything else?" Ye Yu asked.

The fat man wiped the thin layer of sweat from his forehead and said, "It's nothing important, I just wanted to ask if these two Youth Preservation Pills were made from 'Youth Preservation Persimmons'?"

Ye Yu's heart skipped a beat as she realized a big problem. Although only a few people knew about the Youth-Preserving Fruit at the time, the news spread after Fu Jinhua returned injured.

Most importantly, they all know that the main function of 'Persimmon for Maintaining Youth' is to preserve youth and repair one's appearance.

If you use your brain, you can probably guess why there was nothing inside when Fu Jinhua and the others went in.

Once Fu Jinhua and the others find out that she obtained the real 'Persimmon of Beauty', then she will be held responsible for the injuries Fu Jinhua suffered and the death of Cao Yan.

Ye Yu's mind raced. No matter what she said, she wouldn't dispel the two men's suspicions. She might as well boldly admit it and make more money from selling the two Youth Preservation Pills.

Since he had already offended Lu Zunrong of the Taiyi Sect, he could simply wait until the auction was over, get all the items, and then leave the Qianmen Sect immediately.

Moreover, she had always been wearing a veil or a mask, and had even changed her name. Even if they chased her out of the secret gate, it wouldn't be easy for them to find her.

If a cultivator is afraid of wolves in front and tigers behind, what's the point of cultivating?

“That’s right.” Ye Yu nodded in agreement, “It was indeed made from ‘Persimmon with Youthful Appearance’.”

The fat man and the thin old man exchanged a glance, a glint of shrewdness flashing in their eyes.

Ye Yu continued, "However, this 'Persimmon with Lasting Beauty' was obtained by my friend after a near-death experience, so the price..."

"The price is negotiable!" The fat man quickly interrupted Ye Yu, "Does the young lady have any pills? Or perhaps 'Persimmons that preserve youth'?"

Ye Yu remained outwardly calm and shook her head: "As I just said, this pill was obtained after many failed attempts. If my friend hadn't been seriously injured because of the 'Youth Preservation Persimmon,' he wouldn't have taken out the Youth Preservation Pill."

Hearing Ye Yu's words, the old man and the fat man no longer doubted the authenticity of the Youth Preservation Pill; it was most likely true.

. . . . . .

Ye Yu returned to her seat behind the screen, and Fu Jinhua asked, "How did it go?"

"I've got the stuff." Ye Yu sighed. "Now I'm penniless."

Upon hearing this, Fu Jinhua shook his head: "Not only have you become penniless, but you've also offended the Taiyi Sect."

Ye Yu shrugged and didn't say anything more.

Ye Yu didn't bid on anything else after that. Only Fu Jinhua and Xia Zhong bid for the Purple Leaf Three Spirit Grass, but in the end, Fu Jinhua won it for 60 million.

The auction lasted for four hours, and even the bracelet and talisman made by Ye Yu had been auctioned off.

Seeing that everyone was a little tired, Zhuge Zhan smiled and said, "The last item for today's auction is something that will definitely shock people. It caused quite a stir not long ago. I guarantee with the reputation of our auction house that this item is more valuable than anything we've auctioned before."

He stopped being mysterious and directly lifted the red cloth, revealing a warm and lustrous jade bottle.

"This jade bottle contains a Youth Preservation Pill. After taking it, it can restore one's appearance, preserve youth forever, and even prolong life. Its main ingredient is 'Youth Preservation Persimmon,' which is refined with three to four hundred kinds of precious medicinal herbs. The starting bid is 20 million, and each bid must be at least one million higher."

Ye Yu thought to herself, "These businessmen are really ruthless. First, they changed the bottles to jade bottles and did a good job of packaging. Then they inflated the price of the medicinal herbs several times over. I just wonder if anyone will buy them at such a high price?"

As soon as Zhuge Zhan finished speaking, the audience began to make noise.

They initially thought Zhuge Zhan was just creating hype, but they never expected him to release such a wonderful and precious item.

If Zhuge Zhan hadn't mentioned "Persimmon with a Radiant Face," many people would have doubted the authenticity of this medicine.

However, Fu Jinhua and Cao Yan made a big fuss about the persimmon incident not long ago, so now that they've said it out loud, 90% of people believe it's true.

Fu Jinhua slammed her hand on the table next to her, shattering it into pieces.

Everyone had heard of the benefits of the 'Persimmon of Youth', but no one had ever actually consumed it. So the people in the audience just chatted, but no one took the initiative to raise the price.

Ye Yu found it strange. It was clearly stated that it was made from the Radiant Persimmon, so why was no one willing to buy it?

Zhuge Zhan was also a little embarrassed. He coughed twice and said, "Please be quiet. If you don't believe in the authenticity of this pill, you can buy it and take it on the spot. If it doesn't work, we can waive the charge."

Hearing this, Fu Jinhua stood up abruptly: "Since you say that this Youth Preservation Pill is made from Youth Preservation Persimmon, then please tell me, who sent it to be auctioned? Everyone knows that I suffered a loss this time. If you can tell me, I will definitely reward you handsomely."

Ye Yu sat next to her, her palms sweating profusely, fearing that Zhuge Zhan would betray her.

However, Zhuge Zhan just stared at the location where Ye Yu and the other person were with a half-smile and said, "Our auction house is only responsible for buying and selling. Of course, the information of our customers must be kept absolutely confidential. Everyone knows our rules. If you forcibly ask for the information of your customers, you are making an enemy of our auction house."

After saying this, he looked around and said, "Everyone can make their bids now."

Fu Jinhua snorted angrily, flicked her sleeves, and sat back down in her chair. Ye Yu's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down.

Despite the commotion, no one made a bid. Ye Yu was puzzled. What was wrong with these people? Had they spent all their money?

Just as he was feeling frustrated, Fu Jinhua spoke up: "Twenty-one million!"

Everyone present was somewhat surprised. Even Ye Yu turned to look at her. Fu Jinhua was still angry and said irritably, "What? Can't I buy it? All the losses I've suffered are thanks to the Chiyan Persimmon. I won't be satisfied until I get it."

Ye Yu chuckled; she quite liked Fu Jinhua's personality. She just wondered how angry Fu Jinhua would be after learning the truth.

Perhaps because Fu Jinhua spoke, another female voice followed: "Twenty-two million!"

"Twenty-five million!"

All the bidders were women, which shows that everyone loves beauty and that no woman can resist the temptation to become more beautiful and stay young forever.

Hearing the price start to rise, Ye Yu was pleased. It seemed there were still many wealthy people in the Hidden Sect! Even without knowing whether the pills were genuine, they were still willing to pay.

Finally, the first Youth Preservation Pill was auctioned off to someone behind the number one screen for a high price of 60 million.

Fu Jinhua did not make a bid this time.

Ye Yu asked her why she didn't raise the price. Fu Jinhua whispered, "This woman is the youngest disciple of the 'Heavenly Sword Sect' leader. I can't afford to offend her."

Ye Yu scanned the area with his divine sense. The woman was not wearing a mask, but a veil covered her face. Her face under the veil was uneven, probably corroded by something. However, judging from her face shape and features, she should be a beauty.

The Heavenly Sword Sect is the largest sect among the hidden sects. It is said that their sect leader is a master at the early stage of the Heavenly Rank, and what is most terrifying is that one of their Grand Elders has already reached the late stage of the Heavenly Rank.

Ye Yu was shocked when she heard the news. She realized that she would probably need a cultivation level of at least the ninth level of Qi Refining to contend with him.

A woman dressed in the attire of the Heavenly Sword Sect ran up to Zhuge Zhan and took the jade bottle into the No. 1 screen.

The woman held the jade bottle in her hand and asked Zhuge Zhan, "What if I get sick from eating this?"

Zhuge Zhan's expression was somewhat solemn. He respectfully replied, "Our appraisers have examined it repeatedly. This pill is absolutely safe. However, if you do experience any problems after consuming it, we will hand over the person who sold the pill to you."

"Okay, then I'll trust your auction house this once."

After saying that, the woman swallowed the youth-preserving pill.