The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1145 - 1144: Entrance Qualification

The person raising the bid this time was not Tang Rao, but someone who genuinely wanted to buy a fourth-grade elixir pill.A top-quality fourth-grade elixir pill is equivalent to an ordinary fifth-grade elixir pill. As they had initially anticipated, once someone expects the fifth-grade to reach a sky-high price, the fourth-grade becomes a cost-effective option.

"Five thousand grams for the first time, five thousand grams for the second time, five thousand grams sold for the third time."

Raising from three thousand grams to five thousand grams, such a steep increase in one go—these Purple Crystals aren't like fireworks coming in easily, they aren't that easy to earn.

"Congratulations to the Zhou Family Patriarch for winning the bid for the fourth-grade elixir pill."

The person who was eager to buy a fifth-grade elixir pill yesterday surprisingly settled for a fourth-grade today. Zhang Wang couldn't see through what calculations this person was making.

"Thank you, thank you, grateful for everyone's gracious concessions."

The Zhou Family Patriarch handed the Purple Crystals to Zhang Wang. After Zhang Wang counted and ensured the number was correct, he handed the elixir pill to the Zhou Family Patriarch.

Each of the subsequent fourth-grade elixir pills was auctioned at a good price. Not a single item was passed in unsold, which speaks to the high calibre of this auction.

"I didn't mention something earlier that's crucial to the upcoming auction. Only those who participated in the previous auctions are eligible to participate in the fifth-grade elixir pill auction. This is to maintain loyalty to our longstanding customers, and I hope everyone can understand."

As soon as Zhang Wang said this, the whole place erupted.

Those who had painstakingly saved up money, even borrowed quite a bit in hopes of making a name for themselves at the auction, found themselves without the qualification to participate in the fifth-grade elixir pill auction.

"No way, we've waited so long just to join the fifth-grade elixir pill auction, and now you're telling us we can't? Are you looking down on us, thinking we can't afford it?"

The quibblers had already started causing a commotion. What did they have to fear? They've feared nothing. There used to be instances amongst major families where an entire family was annihilated for a single fifth-grade elixir pill. With such precedence, why shouldn't families collide fiercely again?

"It's not about looking down, but rather my old established shop has served loyal customers for many years. When there was no business, it was my loyal customers who supported me. Now that there are benefits, naturally only those who have placed bids are given the opportunity to participate."

Note that it was about those who bid, not those who bought the elixir pills. Zhang Wang was merely filtering out those with dishonest intentions who wanted to gain advantages. Those who eventually obtained the fifth-grade elixir pill would not engage in wrongful deeds.

Tang Rao wanted to meet influential elites and dignitaries. During the auction of the fifth-grade elixir pill, Zhang Wang was providing Tang Rao with such an opportunity.

"Did you hear? Only those of us who placed bids have the qualification to participate. Those of you just here to make up the numbers pretending to be wealthy have no chance. Go back to where you came from."

There was a stark difference in tone between those who secured a spot and those who didn't.

Tang Rao stood below, watching Zhang Wang's intuitive handling of the situation. Tang Rao had never instructed Zhang Wang on how to manage the scene.

"Everyone who placed a bid, please verify your details and head to the back of the shop where the flowers have bloomed beautifully."

The treatment for those who placed bids was vastly superior to those who didn't.

"The manager is a man of principle. We've collaborated for so long, and I've always had great regard for your conduct."

A frequent customer approached Zhang Wang and said this in passing.

These words were well-received by Zhang Wang, not because he cared whether people thought he was business-savvy, but because he valued his own integrity.

All those who placed bids entered the shop, heading to the courtyard, while those who didn't continue to curse Zhang Wang, calling him a beast, accusing him of discriminatory treatment.

Zhang Wang had a thick skin. If mere words could kill him with anger, his grave would have grown into a wild forest by now.

"Everyone, thank you for your earlier support. I'm not auctioning the remaining ten elixir pills. I have enough Purple Crystals on me. Should I do some good with these fifth-grade elixir pills?"

Nobody knew what Zhang Wang intended, except Tang Rao, to whom Zhang Wang gestured towards his heart, transmitting a message that Tang Rao received.

Zhang Wang expressed his intent to temporarily take out five elixir pills to do something more meaningful and asked for Tang Rao's consent, to which Tang Rao simply replied that it was all up to Zhang Wang's arrangements, granting him full authority.

"Manager Zhang, have you gone insane from the anger of those outside? These are fifth-grade elixir pills, not some worthless first or second grade items."

Everyone advised the shopkeeper to think it over carefully, not to make a decision he would regret, but Zhang Wang was resolute in his decision to give away the elixir pills without any charge.

"I've made up my mind to give them away. None of you can persuade me otherwise."

Zhang Wang took out ten fifth-grade elixir pills all at once. Everyone present immediately smelled a refreshing medicinal fragrance, and just from inhaling it, they felt they gained some insights.

It was truly astonishing how miraculous these fifth-grade elixir pills were.

No wonder some were willing to spend a fortune to have a fifth-grade elixir pill in hand.

"So, this is a fifth-grade elixir pill. I've been lost in wonder all this time, and I've never even seen what one looks like."

Even though they couldn't afford the fifth-grade elixir pill, just seeing it brought them satisfaction.

"Don't say you haven't, I haven't either. Do you think alchemists are that easy to find?"

Only Tang Rao remained silent, simply sitting there, awaiting Zhang Wang's subsequent announcement.

"Alright, as you know, these fifth-grade elixir pills aren't just blown here by the wind. I went through a lot to acquire them, and today, I have a request to make of everyone."

Zhang Wang's fifth-grade elixir pills didn't come easily; giving them away for free would not do justice to Tang Rao's efforts.

"What is it? Just one word from Manager Zhang, you helped us, so it's only right we return the favor."

This was what those who benefited from Zhang Wang's generosity said. They knew Zhang Wang's connections have shifted, and so would his future. By establishing goodwill with Zhang Wang now, they wouldn't have to fear a shortage of elixir pills in the future.

Zhang Wang glanced at the Zhou Family Patriarch, who displayed smartness, while the Brother Liu, who pleaded with Zhang Wang yesterday for a cheaper price, hadn't placed a single bid, thus not even securing an entry.

Zhang Wang sneered internally, for those who seek easy benefits often end up without favorable outcomes—this was the most typical example.