Lian Xue

Medicine Emperor Han Feng was beside himself with rage, a sharp glint flashing through his eyes. He truly wanted to see who the other party was, daring to speak to him like that.

Li Xiao nodded with a faint smile. He had sensed this man the moment he entered the Ascending Heaven Pavilion, but he had not paid him any mind. Whether he intended to participate in the Auction or not, as long as he had the money, he could rent a VIP room on the second floor.

"Add another Thirty Million to the previous price!"

The person in Box Number Nine sneered. "As expected of Medicine Emperor Han Feng of the Black-Corner Region. You truly spend lavishly. But there is nothing in this world that we cannot obtain. Eighty Million Gold Coins!"

Those words thoroughly shocked some of the Dou Huangs, as well as every Dou Wang and Dou Ling. None of them had expected an Eight-Grade Fuling Qing Pill to sell for such a price. It was simply unbelievable.

Even the Heavenly Flames auctioned in the past had not inspired such excitement.

"Ninety Million!"

Han Feng's eyes were already bloodshot, and flames flickered in and out around his body, as though he could no longer suppress his furious Heavenly Flames.

"One Hundred Million!"

The person in Box Number Nine was clearly struggling as well. This price had already reached his limit. If he raised it any further, it would no longer be worth it.

Veins bulged across Medicine Emperor Han Feng's forehead as he roared, "One hundred million..."

"Medicine Emperor, think twice before acting!" Ban Lao, the sect master of the Earth Flame Sect, hurriedly reminded him. The price had already clouded the Medicine Emperor's judgment. If Han Feng continued raising the bid without restraint, he would go bankrupt.

With Ban Lao's reminder, Medicine Emperor Han Feng gradually regained his senses. Only then did he realize he had nearly made a grave mistake. One Hundred Million Gold Coins already exceeded what he could afford. Continuing to raise the bid would inevitably cripple his finances. That was not a wise course of action.

Han Feng let out a heavy breath of hot air. "Fine. This grudge is settled today. If you ever come to the Black-Corner Region in the future, it will be a fight to the death!"

The person in Box Number Nine sneered. "Medicine Emperor, do not boast before the matter is settled. Otherwise, the slap to your face will come quickly."

"Just you wait!"

Han Feng angrily flung his embroidered robe and stormed away.

"One Hundred Million Gold Coins, going once!"

"One Hundred Million Gold Coins, going twice!"

"One Hundred Million Gold Coins, going three times! Sold!"

"Let us congratulate the guest in Box Number Nine for purchasing the Eighth-Rank Pill, the Fuling Qing Pill, for One Hundred Million Gold Coins!"

The Auction officially came to an end. The strong individuals who had come to watch also departed with lingering excitement. This had truly broadened their horizons. They had never expected the Ascending Heaven Pavilion to possess such deep foundations. It was beyond words.

Those who had successfully won items paid their fees and collected their purchases. As for whether they could leave the Beast Mountain Range alive, that had nothing to do with the Ascending Heaven Pavilion.

Whether they lived or died depended entirely on their own luck.

Li Xiao watched the man wearing a black cloak, a smile involuntarily appearing on his face. He wondered what the man would think when Li Xiao auctioned that item in the future.

After everyone had left, Li Xiao began counting the Gold Coins earned this time. After deducting the costs, he had One Hundred Million Gold Coins remaining. If exchanged for System Coins, that would only amount to ten thousand points.

Looking at the funds stored in the system, he frowned slightly.

12,000 points...

Gathering One Billion Gold Coins still seemed impossibly far away. Whether he could collect it within three years was still uncertain.

Congratulations, Host. You have auctioned the highest single-day price, One Hundred Million Gold Coins. Reward: increase in strength by three levels!

Congratulations, Host. You have auctioned all items. Reward: one Dou Zun Strong draw card.

The mechanical voice continuously echoed beside Li Xiao's ears, and his Dou Qi changed accordingly. He had gone directly from a Nine Star Dou Shi to a Three-Star Da Dou Shi. In just two years, he had risen from a Three-Star Dou Zhe to a Three-Star Da Dou Shi. With such a rate of advancement, perhaps even Xiao Yan could not achieve it.

Feeling the unique changes in his Qi Cyclone, Li Xiao revealed a relaxed smile. The feeling of increasing one's level was truly exhilarating. No wonder those strong individuals constantly pursued greater power.

Li Xiao looked at the card in his hand, wondering what kind of Dou Zun Strong it would produce for him.

Today's Ascending Heaven Pavilion would surely shake the entire continent. When that time came, even more strong individuals would come to the Auction. If he did not quickly strengthen the Ascending Heaven Pavilion, he likely would not be able to ensure that they would not attempt anything.

As a streak of golden light suddenly flared, an inviolable holy aura burst forth. Not only that, the living beings nearby were soothed by this aura, and even their growth rates increased.

Her slender jade legs were as white as snow, her features refined, and her bearing extraordinary. A cinnabar mark adorned the space between her brows, making anyone who saw her unable to resist swallowing.

Her aura spread in all directions like a fountain, as terrifying as a saint from the Ninth Heaven.

Her angelic face was almost suffocating to behold.

"This subordinate, Lian Xue, greets the Pavilion Master."

Li Xiao looked at the woman kneeling before him, inwardly astonished. He had not expected a Six-Star Dou Zun to possess such overwhelming intimidation. It was simply terrifying.

That was right. The woman rewarded by the system this time was a Six-Star Dou Zun Strong. Golden wing-like appendages behind her back continuously fluttered, making her seem like an angel descended into the mortal world.

Lian Xue... a fine name.

"Rise." Li Xiao adjusted his clothes and shrugged. "Lian Xue, from this day onward, you will be a Protector of the Ascending Heaven Pavilion. Kill every person who poses a threat to the Ascending Heaven Pavilion. Leave none alive!"

"This subordinate obeys!"

Lian Xue withdrew the holy aura she had released earlier and walked step by step toward the Pavilion Master.

The room immediately fell into darkness.

The lamps went out on their own. With the black curtains blocking the windows as well, no one could be seen inside the room.

Lian Xue then wrapped her arms around his waist and spun with him once beside the bed. With a bang, she pressed him down onto it.

Her black hair fell loose, and the faint fragrance of a young woman rushed into his nose.

A soft, sweet pair of lips suddenly covered his mouth.

His eyes widened. He could see nothing in the darkness and could only hear heavy breathing.

Very soon.

He forgot everything.

Outside the window, torrential rain roared as lightning flashed and thunder rumbled.

Inside, spring blossomed warmly, and love lingered in entanglement.

This night was destined to be anything but ordinary.

When morning came, the sunlight was bright.

Li Xiao rubbed his slightly aching head. The space beside him was already empty.

Only then did he remember the stormy affair of last night, and he could not help touching his nose. That feeling had truly been rather nice.

It was just that his head felt heavy and his feet light, as though his body had been completely drained.

Clearly, it had not been a dream.

He lifted the blanket.

A bedsheet lay beneath him, and plum blossom-like spots dotted its surface, proving that Lian Xue had indeed been untouched.

After leaving the room, Bing Shuang and Linglong were playing chess and chatting, while Lian Xue gently watered the flowers and pulled weeds.

Niu Meng had not yet gotten up. His ear-splitting snores could even be heard downstairs.