“I’ve stood up…”

“Father! I’ve stood up, I’ve stood up!”

Second Young Master Song was ecstatic with joy, tears gathering in his eyes. His legs also trembled slightly before gradually adapting to the long-missed support!

Three years.

Over a thousand days.

He had spent them all in bed.

For a martial artist, for a genius with extraordinary aptitude, this was absolutely a torment worse than death.

Today, Second Young Master Song stood up! Once again feeling the weight of the earth, feeling that his body belonged to himself!

What excited him even more was that after his severed meridians reconnected, his cultivation remained at Meridian Opening Seventh Stage from before his paralysis!

*Swish! Swish!*

His hands suddenly clenched, and seven rings of light circled around.

Excitement, exhilaration…

Various emotions filled his heart, making Second Young Master Song unable to restrain himself any longer. Tears flowed down his cheeks.

Men don’t shed tears lightly, only when they haven’t reached the point of excitement.

Watching his son stand up, watching his pale face regain color, watching the gathered spiritual energy rings, Old Family Head Song’s hands trembled, his eyes also brimming with tears.

The martial artists at the auction venue widened their eyes one by one, their gazes filled with disbelief.

The Song Family’s young master, paralyzed in bed for three years, ate one Healing Pill and not only stood up but retained his cultivation—if they hadn’t witnessed this with their own eyes, they absolutely wouldn’t believe it!

Ai Shangni secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

At first, he had been quite worried whether the Healing Pill could cure someone with a chronic illness. Now that it had been verified by Young Master Song, the upcoming auction would definitely be…

Indeed.

Extremely hot, super hot!

The major families and sects witnessed the heaven-defying nature of the pill, their gazes flickering with fervor!

“Everyone!”

Ai Shangni walked to the auction platform and declared loudly: “The Healing Pill developed by my Ai Family is suitable for Martial Disciples and Meridian Opening stages. As for its effects, I believe you’ve all seen them. The auction begins now!”

Only suitable for Martial Disciples and Meridian Opening?

Many martial artists’ gazes filled with regret, but thinking about it, if there were no level restrictions and it could heal even the most severe injuries, that would be truly… terrifyingly powerful!

Must buy!

Families and sects with financial resources made their decision.

Under eager anticipation, Ai Shangni loudly announced: “The first Healing Pill, starting price ten thousand taels!”

“Twenty thousand taels!”

“Thirty thousand taels!”

“Thirty-five thousand taels!”

“Forty thousand taels!”

The auction had just begun, and the major families and sects started bidding fiercely.

Those martial artists with tight purses could only obediently close their mouths and withdraw their bidding intentions.

……

After fierce bidding, the first Healing Pill was won by the sixth-rate True Origin Sect at a price of one hundred thousand taels!

This was an astronomical price!

True Origin Sect fought so hard not because they had money to burn, but because one of their core disciples, similar to Young Master Song, had been severely injured for years and remained difficult to cure to this day.

These days, which family or sect didn’t have a few patients?

Could you guarantee you wouldn’t get injured your whole life?

When True Origin Sect bought the Healing Pill for one hundred thousand taels, many martial artists realized that this type of pill for rapidly recovering from injuries was destined to become a luxury item beyond their reach!

Indeed, a luxury item.

Because the other seven Healing Pills auctioned afterward saw families and sects with deep financial resources and foundations fighting to the death, with final prices all at one hundred thousand.

The last pill was even bid up to one hundred twenty thousand taels!

One Healing Pill actually equivalent to the price of twelve spirit stones—this was absolutely shocking!

However.

After the auction ended, the matter wasn’t over.

News about the Ai Family’s Healing Pill rapidly curing Second Young Master Song swept through Qingyang Commandery like a violent storm.

“Is this real or fake?”

“Young Master Song was paralyzed for three years. Countless renowned physicians couldn’t cure him, yet one Healing Pill cured him in a few breaths—is this a rumor?”

“I went to Sunyang City the day before yesterday and personally witnessed Young Master Song walking briskly through the streets at play. He didn’t look at all like someone who’d been paralyzed for three years!”

If Second Young Master Song’s recovery still left many people half-believing, then shortly after, when that severely injured core disciple from sixth-rate True Origin Sect came down the mountain, they completely believed it!

For a time, matters concerning the Healing Pill caused a huge sensation, even spreading to other commanderies. Various forces with patients in their families rushed to Huyang City one after another.

Alas, when they arrived at the Ai Family travel-worn and weary, the answer they received from the Ai Family head was: “This type of Healing Pill with miraculous effects is truly difficult to refine. Everyone please wait quietly for auction news and come purchase another day.”

Many forces departed helplessly.

Families or sects with genius patients chose to temporarily reside in Huyang City, waiting for the day when the Ai Family had Healing Pills in stock to sell again.

So then, did anyone have improper thoughts?

Yes, but they later forcibly dismissed them. After all, this was an old established pill family. On the surface they didn’t have much power, but their connections were extensive. Offending the Ai Family was equivalent to offending the entire jianghu. [Jianghu Zai Jian: That’s right, offend me and I’ll write you to death with one stroke.]

……

“Sect Master!”

One day, Su Xiaomo said: “From Huyang City, the Ai Family head has come to visit.”

Jun Changxiao, who was cultivating, opened both eyes, the corners of his mouth curving into a smile: “Invite Family Head Ai into the great hall.”

“Yes.”

Su Xiaomo withdrew.

Jun Changxiao habitually touched his nose: “Seems like Family Head Ai has already sold out the Healing Pills.”

Ai Shangni’s visit was within expectations; he just hadn’t expected it would only take a few days.

……

The sect’s great hall.

Jun Changxiao strode out and cupped his fists: “Family Head Ai’s visit brings radiant light to my Tiegu Sect.”

As a sect master, courteous words were indispensable, especially with a business partner.

Ai Shangni, sitting in the side seat, hurriedly stood up and cupped his fists with a smile: “Not seeing you for several days, Sect Master Jun’s cultivation has advanced considerably.”

After some pleasantries, he got straight to the point: “Sect Master Jun, the nine Healing Pills have all been sold.”

“How much?”

“Eight hundred fifty thousand taels.”

Sect Master Jun appeared calm on the surface, but internally he was roaring: “I must have been kicked in the head by a donkey back then to ask for only ten thousand taels!”

“Sect Master Jun.”

Ai Shangni placed a stack of bank notes on the table and smiled: “These two hundred thousand taels are the dividend. Please accept them.”

Truly a businessman—proper.

Jun Changxiao waved his hand to collect the bank notes into his spatial ring and smiled: “This seat indeed found the right long-term cooperation partner.”

Long-term cooperation?

Ai Shangni’s heart filled with great joy: “Sect Master Jun, could it be you still have more Healing Pills?”

Jun Changxiao propped up his chin and smiled: “Isn’t Family Head Ai’s visit this time precisely for this matter?”

“Uh…”

Having his thoughts exposed, Ai Shangni felt rather embarrassed but still cupped his fists: “To receive Sect Master Jun’s trust is Ai’s honor, the Ai Family’s honor.”

A businessman—everything looks toward money.

The Healing Pills could bring enormous profit, so naturally he would spare no effort in flattering.

Jun Changxiao said: “Family Head Ai speaks too seriously. You and I are now the most sincere cooperation partners.”

Speaking thus, he placed a pill bottle on the table: “This seat has ten more Healing Pills here. Family Head Ai can take them to sell. As for the price, just give me…”

“One million!” Ai Shangni said readily.

Hearing this, Jun Changxiao forcibly swallowed back “five hundred thousand,” strongly despising himself in his heart: “Jun Changxiao, look at your pathetic ambition!”

He said readily: “Deal!”

Family Head Ai hurriedly produced one million taels in bank notes along with a sales contract.

After signing and stamping, the business was concluded.

However, before leaving, Jun Changxiao reminded: “Family Head Ai, this seat doesn’t wish to show his face publicly, which is why I’m cooperating with the Ai Family. I hope you understand.”

“Understand, understand.”

Understand what? Understand that the Tiegu Sect’s master didn’t want people to know that this heaven-defying Healing Pill came from his hands.

After Family Head Ai left, Li Qingyang came to see him: “Sect Master, when will Junior Brother Ye’s collapsed quarters be rebuilt?”

Jun Changxiao casually tossed over a stack of bank notes: “Rebuild what? Directly reconstruct the inner court for this seat modeled after the imperial palace forbidden grounds, and expand the outer court while you’re at it.”

Li Qingyang held the thick stack of bank notes and after briefly counting, exclaimed in shock: “One hundred thousand taels!”