The man said indifferently, "No need. If he can truly bid above eighty-five hundred million, that's his capability."
"Eighty-five hundred million." This time, he directly raised his paddle to eighty-five.
Ye Tian raised his paddle to eighty-six with almost no hesitation.
The host excitedly announced, "Eighty-six hundred million! Any more? Eighty-six hundred million once, eighty-six hundred million twice, eighty-six hundred million thrice, sold!"
As the gavel fell, Ye Tian purchased the alchemy furnace for eighty-six hundred million.
Although he had bought it, Huang Yanran unhesitatingly went to pay the fee. In the eyes of the Huang family, Ye Tian was far more precious than eighty-six hundred million.
Having bought what he wanted, Ye Tian didn't linger and turned to leave.
Huang Yanran smiled and asked, "Aren't you going to see the rest of the items?"
Ye Tian replied, "No."
The two arrived backstage. Ye Tian looked at the ancient alchemy furnace, his eyes growing brighter. "A fine alchemy furnace!"
Saying this, he lifted the furnace by its base and shouldered the several thousand jin weight. He said to Huang Yanran, "Let's go."
After leaving the venue, he placed the alchemy furnace on the prepared pickup truck, then got into the car, ready to study it thoroughly.
Before the car could start, he saw the man known as Master Long approaching. His appearance was somewhat peculiar, with a broad forehead, faint eyebrows, a dragon-like nose, and a large mouth. He appeared to be around thirty.
He cupped his fist slightly and said, "Friend, you bought the alchemy furnace. Do you happen to know alchemy?"
Ye Tian replied, "I wouldn't dare say I know, but I've been researching it recently."
Master Long introduced himself, "Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Ye Jinlong."
Ye Tian was somewhat surprised, "You are also surnamed Ye?"
Ye Jinlong smiled, "In that case, are you also surnamed Ye?"
Ye Tian stated, "I am Ye Tian."
Ye Jinlong explained, "Brother Ye Tian, I wanted to buy this alchemy furnace because I know a master alchemist. I hoped to present this furnace to him and have him refine some pills for me."
Ye Tian inquired, "What kind of pills does Master Long wish to refine?"
Ye Jinlong smiled, "The Golden Jade Body Refining Pill. I have the formula."
Ye Tian asked, "Are the medicinal ingredients prepared?"
Ye Jinlong confirmed, "They are all prepared. That master said that if he had a suitable alchemy furnace, he could try, but the success rate would only be ten percent."
Ye Tian revealed, "To be frank, I am also giving this alchemy furnace as a gift. Regarding your Golden Jade Body Refining Pill, I can inquire. If he can refine it, I will reply to Master Long."
Ye Jinlong's eyes lit up, "Thank you, Brother Ye. Master Long is too formal. If you don't mind, please call me Brother Long San from now on."
Long San was his ranking among the Five Dragons.
Ye Tian agreed, "Alright, Brother Long San."
They exchanged contact information, and Ye Tian drove away.
Watching the pickup truck drive into the distance, a middle-aged man with a mustache beside Ye Jinlong asked, "Master Long, can this person's words be trusted?"
Ye Jinlong replied calmly, "Of course, they can be trusted. Someone of his caliber wouldn't lie."
The man was surprised, "He is a master?"
Ye Jinlong affirmed, "Indeed, an absolute master!"
As the car drove out of the venue, Huang Yanran remarked, "I rarely see Master Long being so polite to someone, even calling you brother."
Ye Tian explained, "That's because his cultivation is high enough that he knows my capabilities."
Huang Yanran questioned, "Oh, you can discern Master Long's cultivation level?"
Ye Tian stated, "Ming Xin Wu Wang."
Huang Yanran nodded, "Not surprising, he has always been very powerful."
Ye Tian said, "Let's head back first. I need to study the alchemy furnace."
Upon returning to the compound, Ye Tian moved the alchemy furnace into the study. The study had already been cleaned out, with only a few shelves remaining; all other items had been removed.
He inspected it carefully. The alchemy furnace was in perfect condition, only needing a cleaning due to its long disuse.
After he cleaned the alchemy furnace, he sent someone to the herbal shop to purchase some common medicinal ingredients. He intended to use these herbs to refine the most basic pills, testing the alchemy furnace's effectiveness.