Chapter 353: 10 Billion
Old He, standing to the side, quickly chimed in.
"Qin Tuo, you're too arrogant! There isn't a pill in this world that our Medicine King Valley can't produce!"
Qin Tuo shook his head and said,
"I'm not lying. Even Medicine King Valley doesn't have the power to create such a pill."
Hearing Qin Tuo say this yet again, Sun Liyi was so angry he laughed. He said coldly,
"Qin Tuo, enough with the nonsense. Just name your price. Medicine King Valley is taking that formula today, one way or another!"
Seeing how determined Medicine King Valley was, Qin Tuo thought for a moment before speaking.
"Since you insist, I can sell it to you. The price, however, is half of Medicine King Valley's entire stock of medicinal ingredients."
The men were stunned speechless. They all thought Qin Tuo had to be joking.
As Medicine King Valley's old steward, Old He's beard bristled with anger. He glared and said,
"Young man, you've got some nerve! Do you have any idea how many medicinal ingredients we have in Medicine King Valley?"
But Qin Tuo just shook his head and said with a sneer,
"I have no need to know that. To put it simply, if you want the formula, you'll hand over half of your ingredients."
Seeing his unyielding tone, it was clear he wasn't joking. Sun Liyi shot to his feet and pointed accusingly.
"Qin Tuo, you're delusional! Even if that Small Rejuvenation Pill is incredible, how could it possibly be worth that many ingredients?"
Medicine King Valley had scoured the world for every precious medicinal ingredient. The Valley's inventory was terrifyingly vast; half of it could be described as a fortune rivaling that of a nation.
That was why they all thought Qin Tuo was completely out of his mind.
Even Zhu Zifeng's eyes held a trace of ridicule. He thought Qin Tuo's demand was pure fantasy.
No matter how precious a formula was, it could never be worth that much.
Qin Tuo, however, remained unhurried. With a smile, he took out another pill.
He displayed the pill in his palm and said with a leisurely smile,
"If the formula for the Small Rejuvenation Pill isn't enough, then what if I add the formula for this one, too?"
As soon as he finished speaking, all eyes were fixed on his hand.
There lay a crimson Great Rejuvenation Pill, emitting an exceptionally unique fragrance.
The moment they saw it, they could no longer contain their excitement.
As an expert, Sun Liyi could clearly see that the pill in Qin Tuo's hand was of an exceptionally high grade—at least several dozen times more potent than the Small Rejuvenation Pill.
'If a Martial Artist were lucky enough to take a pill like this,' he thought, 'their strength would surely skyrocket!'
At the same time, Sun Liyi was utterly shocked. He couldn't understand how Qin Tuo could so easily produce such a top-tier pill.
Zhu Zifeng, who was standing nearby, was also a man of broad experience and sharp judgment. He, too, held his breath, his eyes widening in utter astonishment.
Seeing their expressions, a smug smile touched the corners of Qin Tuo's lips.
This Great Rejuvenation Pill was an upgraded version of the Small Rejuvenation Pill, and its effects and medicinal properties were a full several dozen times stronger.
He was confident that the people from Medicine King Valley wouldn't be able to resist the sight of the Great Rejuvenation Pill.
And sure enough, Sun Liyi took a deep breath and asked earnestly,
"Qin Tuo, don't tell me... you refined this pill as well?"
He realized his own voice was trembling slightly. It was because he was so incredibly tense.
As the Medicine King Valley Master, he had never encountered anyone like Qin Tuo—so young, yet capable of refining such a supreme-grade pill.
Under everyone's questioning gaze, Qin Tuo slowly nodded.
"That's right. I refined this one, too."
Everyone gasped in astonishment.
If Qin Tuo's ability to refine the Small Rejuvenation Pill had led Sun Liyi to believe he was a talented genius in the path of Alchemy, then seeing the Great Rejuvenation Pill that Qin Tuo had created left him at a complete loss for words.
'A monster,' Sun Liyi thought to himself. 'He's an absolute monster!'
He forced himself to calm down, plastered on a smile, and said,
"Qin Tuo, I never imagined your talent for Alchemy was so profound. I'm truly in awe! How about you sell the formula for this pill to Medicine King Valley as well?"
Qin Tuo gave a wry smile and said,
"Of course you can. But my condition remains unchanged."
The smile on Sun Liyi's face froze instantly.
This formula was far more precious than the one for the Small Rejuvenation Pill. Sun Liyi had already made up his mind: he had to get it.
But Qin Tuo's condition put him in an incredibly difficult position.
Zhu Zifeng, standing to the side, also knew a treasure when he saw one. Forcibly suppressing his excitement, he said,
"Qin Tuo, how about you sell both formulas to me?"
Seeing Zhu Zifeng make an offer, Sun Liyi couldn't very well say anything more.
Qin Tuo, on the other hand, said nonchalantly,
"Sure. What are you offering?"
Without a moment's hesitation, Zhu Zifeng declared grandly,
"How about this: I'll buy both formulas from you for ten billion. What do you say?"
Ten billion—it was more than enough to show Zhu Zifeng's sincerity.
He was also supremely confident that Qin Tuo wouldn't be able to resist the allure of such an enormous sum.
But to his surprise, Qin Tuo still shook his head and refused.
"No, thank you. I only want half of Medicine King Valley's ingredients. I don't need anything else."
Seeing how resolute Qin Tuo was, a look of disappointment crossed Zhu Zifeng's face.
Zhu Zifeng thought for a moment, then tried to persuade him again.
"Qin Tuo, ten billion is more money than most people could earn in a lifetime. It's just for two formulas. You're already getting a great deal. You should really think it over!"
But Qin Tuo didn't waste any more words on him, stating flatly,
"No need. My condition is the only one I'll accept. Everything else is off the table."
Zhu Zifeng was stunned for a moment, then let out a bitter laugh.
"Qin Tuo, you may not realize it, but even I don't have the authority to approve a trade like this. You have to understand, every ingredient inside Medicine King Valley is a priceless treasure. Asking for half... you're putting us in an impossible position!"
Of course, Qin Tuo knew that Medicine King Valley's ingredients were incredibly precious. 'If they weren't,' he thought, 'I wouldn't even be bothered to make the trade!'
Seeing the tormented expressions on their faces, Qin Tuo shook his head.
"It seems you have no intention of compromising today. In that case, there's nothing more to discuss."
With that, Qin Tuo turned to leave.
Seeing Qin Tuo about to walk away, a look of intense unwillingness flashed in Sun Liyi's eyes.
He slowly gritted his teeth, making a decision. 'No matter what, I have to get those two formulas!'
Before Qin Tuo could even reach the door, Sun Liyi snapped his fingers.
Instantly, a group of men appeared from outside, blocking the doorway.