The Extraordinary Urban God of Medicine - Chapter 1061

Chapter 1061: Chapter 1061: Murderous Intent Surges! Chapter 1061: Chapter 1061: Murderous Intent Surges! Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Manager Zhao tidied up his appearance, concealed the slight shock on his face, and declared aloud, “According to our unanimous decision, this young friend’s bell-shaped artifact surpasses Young Master Xia’s large cauldron artifact in quality, offensive power, and all other aspects. Therefore, in the contest of artifacts, the young friend is the complete victor!”

Pausing for a moment, Manager Zhao then sighed, “As everyone has seen, the young friend’s bell-shaped artifact has an exceptionally strong potential for growth! Such artifacts, which can continuously be refined to enhance their quality, are, in our overseas cultivators’ world, the–strongest artifacts! Their value is immeasurable!”

As soon as these words were spoken, all the cultivators present nodded in agreement.

Indeed, to evaluate the merits of artifacts, one generally looks at which artifact is of higher quality. However, the vast majority of artifacts are incapable of growth!

If an artifact could be enhanced through refinement just like a cultivator, that would be truly extraordinary!

It would essentially be a major sect’s sect-protecting artifact!

Of course, it also depends on whether this artifact can grow to its perfect state.

No cultivator questioned Manager Zhao’s judgment.

Moreover, the cultivators had all witnessed Huang Xiaolong’s refining process of the Divine Meteor Bell, and they were all awestruck!

“Young Master Xia, you have lost,” Manager Zhao said sternly, looking at Xia Ding whose eyes were already bloodshot.

“Giggle giggle~~giggle giggle~~~” A strange, twisted noise burst from Xia Ding’s throat. His face devilish, fiercely green, teeth nearly shattered, he glared at Huang Xiaolong with such hatred that he wished he could grind him to dust!

Defeated!

A complete and utter defeat!

Having spent all his resources, and even employing a portion of the Xia Family’s wealth to finally acquire two artifacts, only to end up unwittingly embellishing Huang Xiaolong’s wedding gown!

The loss of wealth and the humiliation suffered were enough to make Genius Xia, a genius once considered divinely gifted, feel as if his insides were burning, angered to the point of spitting blood!

In his life, he had never suffered such a setback. Even if he was defeated on the Hidden Dragon List, it was by a talent more monstrous than him, and there was nothing to say about it. But Xia Ding never considered Huang Xiaolong an opponent worthy of competing with… In his heart, he was a phoenix soaring through the nine heavens, while Huang Xiaolong was just a petty person lucky to have inherited some dragon power!

The two weren’t on the same level at all!

The humiliation today for Xia Ding was like an emperor sitting in the Golden Throne being slapped by a dirt-digging peasant who barged into the palace.

It was a humongous disgrace!

Xia Ding’s subordinates also sported gloomy expressions.

Just then, a profound and authoritative voice emanated from the depths of the Vast Whale Island. This voice, containing immense pressure, naturally suppressed anyone who heard it.

Even a talent like Xia Ding had to bow his head in submission to this voice.

“Young friend, your artifact is very interesting. It’s truly unexpected that the essence and mysteries of the artifact were perceived by you.” The voice, aged, spoke to Huang Xiaolong, “Young friend, why not stay and help me refine this artifact? I, the old Vast Whale, will provide all materials. Once the job is done, you can sell the artifact to me. For the price, I can offer you one million top-grade Spirit Stones, or, you can choose any five treasures from my treasure vault~~~”
It was the Island Master Vast Whale speaking to Huang Xiaolong! This person was a formidable talent, a late-stage Tribulation expert, an ancient colossus!

Apparently, the Island Master Vast Whale had also taken a liking to Huang Xiaolong’s Divine Meteor Bell.

All cultivators predominantly looked at Huang Xiaolong with shocked eyes.

And Xia Ding was burning with jealousy!

The words of the Island Master Vast Whale also indirectly confirmed that Huang Xiaolong’s artifact surpassed Xia Ding’s artifact.

Not just surpassed, but by far too much!

You see, Xia Ding’s large cauldron artifact, if it weren’t for Huang Xiaolong competing with him, would have a real price of only about ten thousand top-grade Spirit Stones.

But the Island Master Vast Whale was willing to pay one million top-grade Spirit Stones to purchase Huang Xiaolong’s Divine Meteor Bell.

The gap between them was almost like heaven and earth!

“Hahaha~~ Island Master Vast Whale, you really have a discerning eye,” Huang Xiaolong laughed casually. “However, I do not intend to sell this artifact; I will keep it for myself to play with.”

Having said that, Huang Xiaolong waved his hand, and the Divine Meteor Bell, which had broken through the roof, began to shrink continuously, eventually becoming palm-sized and held in Huang Xiaolong’s hand.

“Alright then. I won’t insist, young friend,” the Island Master chuckled. “You have a keen eye, very interesting. In the future, if you are free, feel free to visit Whale Island.”

Sure enough, the Island Master, this influential figure, seemed to have taken a liking to Huang Xiaolong.

This again caused a stir among those present.

“Alright, Genius Xia, I told you, everything you bid on today was on my behalf. Isn’t that right?” Huang Xiaolong, having absorbed the Divine Annihilation Bell into his body, smiled faintly at Xia Ding and stretched out his hand. “Enough talk, hand over that Eight Treasures Gourd and the large cauldron. With so many witnesses here, I believe you wouldn’t go back on your word, would you?”

Xia Ding’s gaze turned somewhat bloodthirsty.

However, schemes were rapidly brewing in his eyes.

‘Hmph! If I don’t hand over the treasures now, I’ll be ridiculed. Besides, the Island Master seems to favor this kid. If I make a move against him, the Island Master would instantly intervene…’ Xia Ding licked his lips. ‘Heh–this bell is indeed incredibly powerful and can continuously be refined and enhanced… Good! Good! This bell now belongs to me! With this bell, I’m sure to dominate at this year’s Dragon Ranking competition!’
At that moment, Xia Ding realized the value of Huang Xiaolong’s Divine Annihilation Bell, and his greed was uncontrollable!

“Hehe–okay!” Xia Ding, with a half-smile, looked at Huang Xiaolong, and indeed, promptly handed over the Eight Treasures Gourd and the cauldron to him. “I, Xia Ding, always keep my word. These two treasures, obtained at such a high price, are yours.”

“Young Master! You–” Behind him, his followers were all in panic.

“Silence! I can afford to lose!” Xia Ding declared righteously.

At this time, in the auction hall, many cultivators started to praise him–
“Young Master Xia is capable of taking and letting go, truly a paragon among men!”

“Such magnanimity! Only with this kind of temperament can one achieve greatness in the future!”

“Young Master Xia’s composure is truly admirable, to the utmost!”

“In this competition over magical artifacts, though Young Master Xia lost, he remains glorious!”

“In reality, success and failure are only momentary. This discernment of magical artifacts relies mostly on luck. In a peak clash between prodigies, what really matters is whose combat strength is higher and who can suppress their opponent!”

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“How nauseating–a bunch of sycophants–” Hearing these excessively flattering remarks, Song Yuru frowned deeply.

Zhan Tang smiled wryly on the side. “In the overseas cultivators’ world, there are many who engage in excessive flattery. Hehe, you get used to it. But the Island Master really is extraordinary, one surprise after another, incessantly bombarding us, overwhelming indeed.”

Huang Xiaolong, without any qualms, took the two artifacts from Xia Ding, erased the imprints, dripped blood to claim ownership, and then stored them away. He looked at Xia Ding with a half-smile. “Hehehe, Young Master Xia, thank you for your generosity. Ah–new to the world of overseas cultivators, and I was worried about not having any magical artifacts. Today, you’ve really gone out of your way for me… Hahaha–”
On hearing Huang Xiaolong’s mocking words, Xia Ding felt like he was about to vomit blood, but he forcibly restrained himself, clenching his fists tightly, his whole body trembling slightly, and maintained a dignified demeanor. “Hah, today indeed, your eye for quality and luck were a bit better. However, one can’t always be lucky. We will meet again in the future. Then, I believe, you will regret today’s actions and pay the price.”

“Let’s hope so,” Huang Xiaolong smiled. “It’s getting late. I’ll be leaving now.”

Having said that, Huang Xiaolong called to Song Yuru, Ying Aoshan, Zhan Tang, and the three little monsters, and quickly left the auction house.

Only after Huang Xiaolong had walked away did Xia Ding’s followers close in around him, each bearing a fierce expression.

These followers all communicated secretly with Xia Ding–“Young Master, what do we do now? Surely we can’t just let that kid walk away?”

“Hmph! Of course not! We’ll head out now! But don’t be in a hurry to kill. Follow him until we reach his lair, then we’ll torture him to death and all associated with him, torture them to death! Hmph! Today he went too far, don’t blame me for being ruthless! I’ll seize all the magical artifacts he has!”

Xia Ding’s mouth curled into a vicious smile. “That kid is like a walking treasury. Doesn’t he know the principle that possessing a treasure is a crime itself? Some things are not meant for trash like him to touch–”
Afterwards, Xia Ding unassumingly walked toward the outside of the auction house, his followers, seething with murderous intent, following close behind.

Auctioneer Mengqi and Manager Zhao exchanged glances.

“Ah–well, once out of Whale Island, we can’t control what happens. Besides, the Xia Family is powerful, and Xia Ding is a prodigy on the Dragon Ranking… Well, well, let’s hope the young friend fends for himself–”
Manager Zhao sighed with pity.

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