Chapter 137: Successive Shocks

When Wu Tian produced another pill, Attendant Hu was so startled he nearly tumbled from his chair.

"This... this is..." Attendant Hu’s eyes widened as he tried to speak, but he found the reality too terrifying to articulate.

"The one from before was a Earth-grade supreme-quality Spirit Enhancement Pill. This one, however, is a Earth-grade divine-quality Spirit Enhancement Pill. You should be well aware, Attendant Hu, that ordinary Spirit Enhancement Pills are merely high-quality and at most raise a cultivator by one level. My supreme-quality pill can raise one by two levels. As for this divine-quality one? It can propel a cultivator directly from the tenth level of the Martial Spirit realm to the third level of the Martial King realm. I trust you understand the implications of that, don't you?"

Attendant Hu swallowed hard, his face pale with shock. Even Ning Yujiao, who had remained composed until now, revealed a look of astonishment.

"Brother Wu, may I examine this pill?" Attendant Hu asked, his hands trembling.

"By all means."

Attendant Hu carefully cradled the pill in his palms and released a wisp of his inner energy to probe its properties. Moments later, he was left speechless, his mouth agape.

"Divine! This is truly miraculous! Spirit Enhancement Pills are inherently rare, let alone a supreme-quality one, and this divine-quality pill is simply peerless! For a martial artist, breaking through from the tenth level of the Martial Spirit realm to the first level of the Martial King realm is agonizingly difficult; many spend their entire lives without achieving it. Thus, the market for these pills is immense! An ordinary Spirit Enhancement Pill can fetch hundreds of thousands of silver, yet they are often unavailable even if one has the money. A supreme-quality one could reach a million, but as for this divine-quality one... I am afraid I cannot even begin to estimate its value!"

Attendant Hu stared at the two pills in his hands, at a loss for words. This "Brother Wu" never failed to surprise him.

"Young Master Wu, you are truly a peerless genius. To have refined such world-defying pills—I am filled with admiration!" Ning Yujiao said with genuine reverence. "With this divine-quality Spirit Enhancement Pill, the prestige of the Shunfeng Trading House will soar to unprecedented heights!"

Wu Tian shook his finger and replied, "Miss Ning, if you think this pill alone is enough to establish the prestige of the Shunfeng Trading House, then you are mistaken."

Attendant Hu waved his hand with a smile. "Brother Wu, don't joke. Even the Imperial Clan of the Kuangwu Empire does not possess a supreme-quality Spirit Enhancement Pill. I suspect even the royals will bid on this when it goes to auction. How could it possibly be insufficient?"

A sharp gleam flickered in Ning Yujiao’s eyes as she probed, "Are you suggesting, Young Master Wu, that you have even better pills in your possession?"

Wu Tian pointed at her and chuckled, "Miss Ning is indeed sharp. That is correct—I have even better ones."

With that, Wu Tian produced a multicolored pill and said with a smile, "Miss Ning, let me set you a challenge: can you tell me what this pill is?"

Ning Yujiao looked at the pill in his palm and frowned slightly. She could feel its immense spiritual energy; its color, luster, and fragrance were perfectly pure. It was a masterpiece among masterpieces. Despite her extensive knowledge, she could not identify it at a glance.

However, Attendant Hu’s lips trembled with excitement. "Could... could this be the legendary... the Heaven-grade 'Life-Prolonging Pill' recorded only in ancient alchemy texts? But the Life-Prolonging Pill does not have this appearance!"

"Attendant Hu, your eyes do not deceive you. It is indeed a Life-Prolonging Pill. The reason for its unique appearance is that it is of divine quality—a Heaven-grade divine-quality pill! No matter how grievous the injury, as long as a single breath remains, it can extend one's life by twenty years!" Wu Tian’s voice rose slightly, emphasizing the sheer power of the pill.

Attendant Hu and Ning Yujiao exchanged glances. They had thought the previous divine-quality pill was shocking enough, but this divine-quality Life-Prolonging Pill shattered their perceptions once more.

"A divine pill! Truly a divine pill!" Attendant Hu bowed low to Wu Tian, his voice filled with awe. "The Life-Prolonging Pill exists only in records. No one in the Kuangwu Empire, or perhaps the entire Shenlong Continent, has ever successfully refined one. For you to produce a divine-quality version—I have no words to describe my admiration!"

"In the hundreds of years the Shunfeng Trading House has operated, we have auctioned very few Heaven-grade pills. To have a Heaven-grade divine-quality pill in our hands... if this were to appear at auction, it would be an event for the history books!" Ning Yujiao’s heart was racing. She realized she had underestimated Wu Tian; his capabilities far exceeded her wildest projections.

Wu Tian waved his hand dismissively. "Actually, this is not entirely my own achievement. The Sun family of Pingyang City also contributed to the refinement of this pill. In fact, they deserve the most credit; I merely sat back and reaped the rewards."

Wu Tian had not forgotten the Sun family. One of his side quests was to revive their clan, and he would not miss such a golden opportunity.

"The Sun family, one of the four great powers of Pingyang City?" Attendant Hu asked.

"The very same."

"The Sun family has been an alchemy clan for ages, though they have completely declined in recent times. I had no idea they still held such profound heritage," Ning Yujiao remarked with a sigh.

"So, when this pill is auctioned, I would like it to be done in the name of the Sun family. I am content to simply sit back and collect the proceeds," Wu Tian said with a grin.

"We shall certainly honor your request, Young Master Wu. But I must ask—why do you hide your talents? If you used these auctions to build your own reputation, you would surely soar to great heights. Why choose to remain in the shadows?" Ning Yujiao asked, feeling that Wu Tian remained an enigma.

"Alchemy is merely a pastime for me. My true identity is that of a disciple of the Qitian Sect. I simply wish to be a quiet, content disciple," Wu Tian replied with a soft laugh.

"Brother Wu is a man of true depth; his perspective is indeed different from us mere mortals," Attendant Hu said, his expression turning serious. "Brother Wu, if you trust the Shunfeng Trading House, you may leave these three pills with us for safekeeping. We will ensure they are perfectly secure until the auction!"

"We have worked together for quite some time now; naturally, I trust you." Wu Tian shrugged, a faint smirk playing on his lips. "However, it is not just these three pills I wish to entrust to you—there is also a weapon."

"A weapon? What grade of weapon?" Ning Yujiao asked curiously.

"Earth-grade."

Ning Yujiao looked surprised. "Earth-grade equipment is also quite rare on the market. Do you also possess the skills of a master smith, Young Master Wu?"

"I am hardly that omnipotent. I came across this weapon by chance. I believe you will find it interesting to auction." Wu Tian waved off the question. He would not tell them he knew smithing; sometimes, even with trust, one must keep their trump cards hidden.

Ning Yujiao and Attendant Hu visibly relaxed; if Wu Tian were also a master smith, he would truly be a monster.

"Young Master Wu, your pills have already stunned me. I suspect the equipment you bring will be even more shocking," Attendant Hu said with a playful laugh.

"Is that so? Does Attendant Hu truly believe that?" Wu Tian laughed in response.