Betrayed, But Not Defeated novel Chapter 142

Isaac snapped back to reality and turned to Daniel. "Daniel, pill refining isn't something you can force. Even if you've failed, it's still a valuable experience, so don't be discouraged."

Daniel couldn't help but laugh. "Who said I've failed?"

Isaac's eyes widened. "What? You succeeded?"

It was no wonder Isaac was so shocked. After all, Daniel had spent only about an hour refining the pill, which was a far cry from what he had imagined the process to be like.

Daniel smiled and said, "It's already done. Take a look."

He took out the pill bottle and placed it in front of Isaac.

Isaac's hands trembled as he opened the pill bottle. When he saw the blood-red pill inside, his pupils contracted.

"I-Is this a Blood Energy Pill?"

"You really know your stuff, Mr. Hayes." Daniel gave him a thumbs-up.

"It really is a Blood Energy Pill! Daniel—no, Mr. Ashcroft, you're going to make a name for yourself at the Immortal Assembly!" Isaac quickly changed his tone.

"Mr. Hayes, don't flatter me like that. Just call me Daniel. It sounds more natural," Daniel said with a wave of his hand.

He took back the Blood Energy Pill and asked, "Earlier, Regina mentioned going out to shop. I thought the Immortal Assembly hadn't started yet? What's there to see in this desolate place?"

Isaac reluctantly tore his gaze away from the Blood Energy Pill.

"The Immortal Assembly hasn't started yet, but you'll understand once I explain it to you," Isaac said, not holding back anything. "Think of the Immortal Assembly as a formal auction. However, not everyone can attend, so over time, a tradition of setting up stalls outside the venue has developed."

Daniel immediately understood. "So, it's like the difference between an auction and a flea market, right?"

Then, he turned to Regina and said, "Thank you."

"You're too kind, Mr. Ashcroft," Regina said with a shake of her head. "By the way, did you manage to refine the pills? If it's not too much trouble, can I take a look at it?"

"Of course!" Daniel didn't hesitate. He casually tossed the pill bottle to Regina.

Finding Daniel's attitude toward the pill too nonchalant, Isaac couldn't help but feel his eyes twitch.

Regina had only intended to test the waters, but she hadn't expected Daniel to hand over the pill so readily. She opened the pill bottle, and the rich aroma of the Blood Energy Pill immediately wafted out.

She quickly closed the bottle and turned to Daniel with a determined look in her eyes. "Mr. Ashcroft, this pill is of the highest quality. Would you allow us to auction it for you?"

At this, Daniel hesitated. After all, he had refined the pill to purchase other spiritual herbs and treasures. If he auctioned it off, how would he buy what he needed?