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 his frugal nature, Giles had garnered quite the reputation as a penny-pincher. It was an open secret that no one could extract even a single cent from his grasp, let alone take advantage of him. Thus, the notion of 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 if something happens to him!”
Alex was rendered speechless. Realizing that any attempt to clarify the situation would be futile at that moment, 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’s arm to stop her from causing a ruckus.
Richard, who was also in his eighties and had a deep familiarity with his lifelong friend, instantly noticed. 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 as they 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 for the one you stole,” uttered Richard..
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 had lost 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 spend on
something that looked like cocoa beans meant two things-either he had lost his mind or the pills really had 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 the emerald 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 his mouth.
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