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Chapter 29 The Lin Family Gains Power!

After hearing these words, Shen Qiansan felt a chill run down his spine.

ruthless!

That's absolutely ruthless!

The Lin family and the royal family fought tooth and nail over this dog leash, emptying their coffers, only to end up with a ticking time bomb that could backfire at any moment.

Moreover, with the addition of a Soul Platform Realm expert, the entire situation in the capital will change dramatically in an instant.

At that time, Your Highness will have even more opportunities to fish in troubled waters!

"Your Highness is wise! This old servant is utterly in awe!"

Shen Qiansan praised sincerely.

……

Just as the master and servant were talking, the auction downstairs finally got down to business.

The previous items, though rare treasures, paled in comparison to the brilliance of this divine elixir tonight.

Everyone was also rather uninterested.

The atmosphere reached its peak only when Su Qinghuan took out an exquisite purple-gold jade box.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is the grand finale of tonight's performance."

"Perfect-grade Soul Condensation Breakthrough Pill!"

As the box was opened, a beam of shimmering purple light shot into the sky, and a rich fragrance of elixir instantly filled the entire area.

Just one whiff of it is enough to clear one's mind and spirit.

It lives up to its reputation as a divine elixir.

"Starting bid: 500,000 taels of silver!"

"Each increase in the bid must be no less than fifty thousand taels!"

No sooner had Su Qinghuan finished speaking than an urgent voice came from a private room on the second floor.

"Six hundred thousand taels! I'll give you six hundred thousand taels!"

The one making the bid was none other than Crown Prince Lu Heng.

His eyes were bloodshot as he stared intently at the pill.

Since the last battle at the Shen residence, he has deeply realized the pain of not having a Soul Platform Realm expert to back him up.

Although being the crown prince gives him a moral high ground, in the face of true power, this status is of little significance.

As the saying goes, the emperor is the one with the strongest army and the most powerful horses!

He desperately needs this elixir to turn the tide!

However, his voice had barely faded for a moment when it was mercilessly crushed by a cold voice.

One million taels.

It was Prime Minister Lin Ruofu who spoke.

For the Lin family, money is just a number. Being able to buy a Soul Platform Realm warrior to fill Li Tian's vacancy is a very worthwhile deal.

"One million one hundred thousand!"

From the other private room, the voice of General Wang Ji rang out.

"Prime Minister Lin, the military is in dire need of such a divine artifact. The border war is critical, and if we could have another Soul Platform Realm general, it would be a blessing for the Great Yan."

The military is not as wealthy as the aristocratic families, but Wang Ji, as a Tianyuan Realm expert and a general, still has some resources.

"One million two hundred thousand taels!"

Wei Jiuqian, who came on behalf of the emperor, also spoke.

"Although I am just a servant, if this elixir can be sent to the palace, His Majesty will surely be delighted."

"Gentlemen, could you please give us, or rather, the palace, some face?"

When Wei Jiuqian opened his mouth, he directly invoked the emperor's authority.

Inside the hall, the heads of those powerful families looked at each other, their smiles bitter and wry.

They were originally thinking of taking advantage of the situation, even if it meant several companies joining forces to pool their funds.

But now it seems that this is not a situation they can interfere with at all.

This is a power struggle among the top experts of the Heavenly Origin Realm.

It is a power struggle between imperial power, ministerial power, and military power.

"Eunuch Wei is joking."

Lin Ruofu smiled faintly, refusing to budge an inch.

"There are no fathers and sons at an auction, let alone rulers and subjects."

"Since it's an auction, the highest bidder wins."

"One and a half million taels!"

Lin Ruofu immediately increased the price by 300,000!

This extravagant gesture turned Crown Prince Lu Heng's face pale.

One million five hundred thousand taels...

This has far exceeded the limits that the Crown Prince's palace can withstand.

In this real confrontation, he, the so-called crown prince, didn't even have the right to enter the fray.

"Two million taels!"

Wang Ji had a fiery temper and followed up immediately.

"Two million two hundred thousand taels!"

Wei Jiuqian followed closely behind.

The price soared, breaking through the three million mark in the blink of an eye!

Inside the Hundred Herbs Pavilion, apart from the three astronomical figures that were constantly being reported, there was not a single other sound.

Everyone held their breath, witnessing this incredible gamble that would be recorded in the annals of the Great Yan Dynasty.

Inside the top-tier room, Lu Xuan watched this scene, his smile growing ever wider.

"Fight on, rob on."

"The higher the price you offer, the more swiftly I will reap the rewards when the time comes."

……

"Three and a half million taels!"

As Lin Ruofu's voice rang out again, the entire Hundred Herbs Pavilion fell into a deathly silence.

This number is more than just an astronomical price.

It is equivalent to three months' worth of the Great Yan Dynasty's national treasury revenue.

Even Wei Jiuqian, who came on behalf of the royal family, had a gloomy expression at this moment, and the whisk in his hand was creaking loudly.

In the end, he just snorted coldly and didn't say anything more.

The imperial family may be wealthy, but the money in the national treasury must be used for the national economy, people's livelihood, and military pay for the border areas; it is not the emperor's personal money.

Although the Imperial Household Department also operates many businesses, it would be a huge financial strain to allocate such a large sum at once.

On the other side, General Wang Ji slammed his fist on the table, creating a deep dent in the valuable mahogany table.

His eyes widened in disbelief, his face filled with resentment.

Financial resources have always been a weakness for the military; over three million taels of silver is enough to supply hundreds of thousands of troops for several months.

He couldn't afford it, and he didn't dare to.

"It seems that the true richest family in the Great Yan Dynasty is not the Shen family, but the Prime Minister's residence."

Wei Jiuqian made a sarcastic remark.

Lin Ruofu, however, remained calm and composed, as if he hadn't been the one who had just spent so lavishly.

He slowly stood up and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to those around him.

"Eunuch Wei is joking. The Lin family has been running the business for generations, so we have quite a bit of wealth."

"Furthermore, for the sake of the family's future, spending a little on material possessions is worthwhile."

Lin Ruofu's words, spoken casually, sent a chill down the spines of everyone present.

The Lin family's power is already overwhelming!

Not only did he wield immense power in the imperial court, but his financial resources also subtly surpassed those of the royal family and the military.

Today's auction is not just about competing for a single pill; it's the Lin family demonstrating their terrifying resources to the entire Great Yan Dynasty.

"In that case, congratulations, Minister Lin."

Su Qinghuan was also shocked by the astronomical price, but as an auctioneer, she quickly regained her professional demeanor.

"Three and a half million taels, all at once!"

"twice!"

"Three times! Deal!"

As Su Qinghuan's hammer fell heavily, Lin Ruofu, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, personally went up on stage and solemnly accepted the purple-gold jade box containing the perfect-grade Soul Condensation Breakthrough Pill.

Sensing the rich fragrance of the pills in the box, even Lin Ruofu's usually calm and composed mind couldn't help but be slightly disturbed.

With this pill, the Lin family will be able to gain another Soul Platform Realm assassin!

For the Lin family, which is currently in a critical period of expansion, this is undoubtedly a great boost.

He surveyed the entire room, his gaze lingering for a moment on the ugly faces of Wei Jiuqian and Wang Ji, feeling immense satisfaction.

Then, surrounded by a group of guards, he left with the pills.

Watching Lin Ruofu's retreating figure, Wei Jiuqian and Wang Ji glared angrily, but there was nothing they could do.

Auction houses have their own rules.

Since you lost the bid, it would be against the rules to try to seize it by force.

Moreover, everyone is at the Heavenly Origin Realm. If they were to fight, no one would come out on top. Instead, it would only make the mysterious person behind the Hundred Herbs Pavilion laugh at them.