Female Novel
Chapter 821
Chapter 821 Magical Pill
One billion?
As soon as Giles uttered those words, everyone gaped at him, flabbergasted by what he had just said.
They did not think the pills in the emerald box, which bore an uncanny resemblance to coca beans,would turn out to be magical pills.
Rather, they thought Giles had lost his mind and was spouting nonsense after eating what was inside.
Even Lydia, who knew Giles better than most, found herself echoing the sentiment. Renowned for hisfrugal nature, Giles had garnered quite the reputation as a penny-pincher. It was an open secret that noone could extract even a single cent from his grasp, let alone take advantage of him. Thus, the notionof him willingly shelling out a staggering one billion for four cocoa beans was nothing short of absurd.
Glowering at Alex, Lydia pointed at his nose and berated him, “You’re such a despicable person, Alex.What on earth is that thing in the emerald box? Why is my grandpa like this? I’ll never forgive you ifsomething happens to him!”
Alex was rendered speechless. Realizing that any attempt to clarify the situation would be futile at thatmoment, he resigned himself to wait for Giles to explain the situation.
He, too, never fathomed that Giles would pilfer the Rejuvenation Pill in the emerald box.
“Stop making a fuss, Lydia. I’m fine. In fact, I’ve never been better.” Giles tugged at his granddaughter’sarm to stop her from causing a ruckus.
Richard, who was also in his eighties and had a deep familiarity with his lifelong friend, instantlynoticed. the peculiarities of the unfolding situation. He keenly figured out that the situation was tied to
the box of pills that Alex had gifted him.
If Giles is willing to pay one billion for those ordinary-looking pills, that means they’re not as simple asthey look. Their effects must be extraordinary to make him come to such a decision.
When his train of thought ended there, Richard snatched the emerald box from Giles and hid it behind.his back for fear of someone snatching it away from him.
“You must be hiding something from me. I won’t sell it to you. In fact, I’m going to settle it separately forthe one you stole,” uttered Richard..novelbin
Giles’ heart sank the moment the box of magical pills was taken away.
He uttered hurriedly, “You old geezer. I’ll give you two billion for two pills then. Is that more acceptable?”
Two billion for two cocoa beans? Everyone at the scene was utterly convinced that the old man hadlost his mind from eating the gift from Alex.
-After all, Giles was a cheapskate, and being stingy was his trait. The fact that he was willing to spendon
something that looked like cocoa beans meant two things-either he had lost his mind or the pills reallyhad magical effects.
However, they did not understand what kind of effects were worth two billion.
The moment Richard heard his old friend raising the price, he was convinced that the contents of theemerald box were truly magical.
Could it be like what Aler said? Will I become ten years younger after taking one pill?
At that thought, Richard hesitated no more. He opened the emerald box and popped a black pill into hismouth.
A wave of enchantment spread through his body, akin to the joyous embrace of rain after a parchingdrought. Every fiber of his being brimmed with newfound vitality, which made Richard’s heart bubblewith excitement.
He quickly rose from his chair, tossed his cane aside, and began skipping around. Surprisingly, nothinghappened to him, nor did he feel an ounce of discomfort.
It was as if he had truly become ten years younger. This is just simply amazing!
The crowd was shocked beyond words. Never in their wildest dreams did they think Richard could stilljump around, for the old man was well into his eighties. His body’s tough.
Giles was the only person in the crowd who knew what was happening. Sighing, he shut his eyes andmurmured. “And now, that old geezer knows about it, too. There’s no way he’ll sell it to me now.”
Giles did not bother keeping his voice low, hence everyone present heard what he said.
Not even two billion could get him those pills? What kind of magical effects do they have?