Marked Pill Appearance

 "Grand Elder, when we will make a bid. If not, we will be the laughing stock among the families," the third young master reminded. While they are some competition, for most part the families at the upper strata of Alten City have an amicable relationship with one another.

 Though, they do compete sometimes, namely over how rich they are, to how many experts they have. One of the most favourite competition is the auction competition, namely, buying the most items in an auction.

 Of course, the regular run-of-the-mill auction would not be included as there is nothing valuable in the eyes of the upper strata. However, the Dark Market Auction is not the run of the run-of-the-mill auction.

 So, it is not surprising for the powerful families to compete over such thing.

 "... Let see what items after this," the Grand Elder finally said.

 The rest of the Craw Family merely nodded, knowing going against the powerful expert would lead to a certain death.

 Soon, another vial make his way on the stage.

 "Yes, this is another pill, and unfortunately, it is just a Grade 2 Pill," at that announcement, a commotion occurred in the auction house.

 "What! Just a Grade 2 Pills! What is the point of selling that at the end of the auction!?"

 "Yeah, if it is Grade 4 Pills, it would make more sense!"

 "What is this, a scam!"

 "Enough," a loud voice boomed inside the auction house. Everyone stare at the source, an old man sitting at the side of the state.

 Even though he did not scream, his might is more than enough to silence everyone inside. After all, the man in question is a Peak Genesis Foundation, someone that stood at the top of the city.

 When everyone calmed down, or scared to silence, the auctioneer cleared her throat, "Well, lets continue where I was brutally cut off," she opened the vial and took out a silver bowl, putting the content inside. Immediately, a gold glow come out and landed on the bowl.

 A glance is enough for everyone to notice the reason for the pill being one of the last item to be auctioned. It just they could not thrust their eyes on what they are seeing.

 "I-is, that?"

 "I think it is,"

 "No wonder, no wonder they put it at last,"

 "To think I would see one. Coming to this auction is worth it even if I don't get anything,"

 "Yes, this is what everyone think about. This is a common Formation Enhancing Pill, but with a twist. It is a Marked Pill," the announcement cause the auction house to erupt once more.

 After all, it's not everyday one could hope to see the pill in question. After all, the scarcity of Marked Pill is so great, that seeing a dragon is more likely than seeing a Grade 1 Marked Pill.

 "Let's start with the auction. We will start with 5 000 gold coins," while it is a 5 time increase in starting price, no one objected. After all, the item in question is an impossible rare Marked Pill, and it is a Grade 2 pills at that.

 Having the starting price of 5 000 gold coins can be considered reasonable.

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 "Grand Elder!" the first young master almost screamed, though the Grand Elder could understand the reasoning. In fact, he starting to become tempted. After all, a Marked Pill will be a good way to show the status of the Craw Family.

 "Bid for it. Everyone will give out their coins, as long as we get the Pill, I want everyone to contribute," hearing the orders, the rest of the Craw Family nodded, as they began to bid for the pill in question.

 It was not just them, the rest of powerful families are also the same. After all, even they never see a Marked Pill. For them to obtain one, it would show how prestigious they are, akin to collecting priceles treasures.

-x-

 "20 000 gold coins!"

 "25 000!"

 "30 000!"

 "Well, they are doing their best to get the pills," Ryker commented, taking a seat at the show. Unfortunately, the pill is the one he gifted for the portly man, meaning the profits would not go into his hands.

 However, he did not mind. After all, there is the other one.

 "Let see you sink in despair," Ryker said, eying the Craw Family. They could barely put up a bid but remained steadfast. Even of the others did their best, the Craw Family decision to not bid for any items for the day oaid off.

 However, how could they have known of the fact, there is something they, no, the Grand Elder value more than the Marked Pill ins question.

-x-

 "100 000 gold coins, sold to man in black," the Grand Elder sighed in relief. Even if he did not get what he wanted, at least he manage to get the Marked Pills. After all, increasing their prestige is an impressive feat.

 "And now, for the last item of the day. Similarly, the item in question is also a pill. And similarly, it is Grade 2 Marked Pills. As for what the pill in question is," a white light erupted from the vial as it was poured inside another silver bowl.

 At that moment, the Grand Elder had the desire to steal the pills and get away as quickly as possible. After all, how else could he react over the fact the pill he want the most would appear and it is a Marked Pill at that.

 "..." none of the Craw Family member spoke of, knowing the Grand Elder is not in a good mood. A slight mistake and he might send them to outside the city, literally.

 As for the crowd, they went wild. After all, they could brag to others that they saw not one, but two Marked Pills.

 "Let's begin the auction," unsurprised, the bid ended higher than the previous one. After all, while Formation Enhancing is a common pills used to help raise the cultivation of someone in the Genesis Formation realm, it could not be compared to White Light Pill, a pill that fan neutralizes poison and heal the taker at the same time.

 By the end of it, the Marked White Light Pill manage to earn him a staggering 200 000 gold coins, doubling the price of the Marked Formation Enhancing Pills.