What Is Ascending Heaven Pavilion's Foundation?

Teng Shan did not open his eyes, yet he could sense everyone's aura. But when his perception settled on Li Xiao, his eyes opened involuntarily.

He asked in surprise, "This young brother has an extraordinary bearing. I cannot even sense your realm..."

Linglong said flatly, "You are merely a puny Dou Wang, yet you wish to peer into Pavilion Master's strength? In the past, you would already be dead!"

Mitre Tengshan swallowed nervously and gave an awkward smile. As one of the Jia Ma Empire's ten greatest experts, he had naturally heard of Ascending Heaven Pavilion. He also knew that the woman named Linglong was a Dou Zong expert.

"Cough, cough, cough." Teng Shan's old face reddened as he hurriedly bowed. "So you are the founder of Ascending Heaven Pavilion, Lord Li Xiao. I was offensive just now; I hope Lord Li Xiao can forgive me."

"It is nothing." Li Xiao was not a petty person. He said directly, "You heard our conversation just now, didn't you? What have you decided?"

"Hehe, Lord Li Xiao, I agree to let Ya Fei join Ascending Heaven Pavilion, and the Mite'er Family will fully support her."

Naturally, Teng Shan could not refuse such a wonderful opportunity. Being able to establish ties with Ascending Heaven Pavilion would earn the respect of any faction.

Although Ascending Heaven Pavilion had only been established for a year, the auction items it had brought out had thoroughly conquered every powerful family in the north. First there were the Heavenly Flames, then the Deep Sea Blue Heart and the Eight-Grade Fuling Qing Pill. Any one of them would stir up a bloody storm across the continent.

They could even trigger conflicts between clans.

Hearing this, Li Xiao nodded with a smile. As expected of the Mite'er Family's Clan Leader—he was truly shrewd and calculating.

Not only had he attached Ya Fei to the colossal force that was Ascending Heaven Pavilion, he also wanted to bind the Mite'er Family to it and reap even greater benefits.

No merchant was foolish, especially not the Clan Leader of the Mite'er Family, who had lived for decades. Anyone capable of sitting in that position possessed a mind far beyond ordinary people.

Moreover, since its founding, the Mite'er Family had relied on its discerning eye for people and goods to secure a place in the Jia Ma Empire and even across the entire Northern Continent.

To demonstrate his sincerity, Teng Shan deliberately took out all the Gold Coins he carried with him. It was only a few million, but to ordinary people, it was undoubtedly an enormous sum.

The Mite'er Family's annual income was only a few million Gold Coins. It was clear that Teng Shan had truly bled himself dry to curry favor with Ascending Heaven Pavilion.

Yet to Ascending Heaven Pavilion, this was not even as profitable as a single cultivation technique.

Still, as the saying went, even a fly's leg was meat. How could he possibly refuse it? Li Xiao picked up the Ring on the table and tapped it. "Using this to test me? What Pavilion Master could withstand such a test?"

When Mitre Tengshan saw that Lord Li Xiao had accepted his money, he happily stroked his little mustache and asked with a chuckle, "Is Lord Li Xiao satisfied?"

"Not bad. Be more careful next time. If others see it, they will gossip." Li Xiao stood and straightened his clothes. "Since that is settled, I will take Ya Fei with me."

Ya Fei looked at the Clan Leader with a solemn expression. Yet for the sake of the family's greater interests, she could only obey his arrangements.

However, she would soon learn just how fortunate her decision was, and would even be glad that she had not idly refused at the time.

Li Xiao took out several medicinal pills and cultivation techniques and placed them on the table. Under Teng Shan's watchful gaze, he turned and left with the others in a carefree manner.

After leaving Wutan City, the two Magical Beasts caught up with them. The moment Ya Fei saw the Amethyst Winged Lion King, she instinctively took a step back, her beautiful eyes filled with terror.

"This is... the Amethyst Winged Lion King..."

"Do not be afraid. It is Pavilion Master's mount."

"What, a mount?" Even the always mature and composed Ya Fei felt dizzy. So this was the weight of Ascending Heaven Pavilion's Pavilion Master?! With the Amethyst Winged Lion King as a mount and a Dou Zong expert as a guard, no wonder the Clan Leader had not been angry and had instead happily sent her away.

So that was it!

Linglong stroked the Tier 5 Magical Beast before her, and it responded obediently. But when Ya Fei tried to touch it, it immediately bared its sharp fangs.

Magical Beasts valued their pride and cleanliness. Other than their master and members of Ascending Heaven Pavilion, no one was allowed to touch the fur they took such pride in.

"Hm?" Li Xiao turned to look at the Tier 5 Magical Beast. "I forgot to mention it. From today onward, Ya Fei is Ascending Heaven Pavilion's auctioneer. Do you have to be so hostile?"

Upon hearing Pavilion Master's reminder, the Tier 5 Magical Beast lowered its guard and allowed Ya Fei to stroke its head. Since she was one of their own, there was no need to remain fierce.

The group then climbed onto the Magical Beasts. They had already obtained what they came for, so there was no point in staying any longer. They might as well return early and enjoy a sunbath.

Ya Fei wiped the fragrant sweat from her forehead. She had never expected that she would get the chance to ride a Tier 5 Magical Beast in her lifetime. Even the Clan Leader likely had never enjoyed such an experience.

Linglong could also see Ya Fei's unease. A Dou Zhe riding a Tier 5 Magical Beast comparable to a Dou Wang would naturally feel fearful.

So she gently reassured her, "Do not worry. It is my mount and will not hurt you. When the opportunity arises, Pavilion Master will personally select a suitable mount for you."

"I will have one too?" Ya Fei asked in surprise.

"Of course."

Linglong controlled the Tier 5 Magical Beast as it rose into the air. "Pavilion Master said that anyone who joins Ascending Heaven Pavilion will receive a high-grade Magical Beast as a mount. At the same time, he will help temper your body so that you can break through in cultivation as quickly as possible."

With Li Xiao's help, Xiao Yi Xian had advanced from a Dou Zhe to the realm of a One-Star Dou Grandmaster in just one short year!

Her progress could be called astonishing.

Ya Fei could not help muttering to herself. What kind of auction house was Ascending Heaven Pavilion? It actually possessed such terrifying strength. It was simply beyond words.

After the group traveled a long distance, they finally arrived at Ascending Heaven Pavilion in the eastern Beast Mountain Range in less than an hour.

Everyone stationed at Ascending Heaven Pavilion emerged one after another, then clasped their hands and bowed toward Li Xiao in the sky. "Greetings, Pavilion Master!"

Their deafening voices echoed throughout the eastern Beast Mountain Range, startling flocks of gulls and herons into flight.

Ya Fei was also startled by the sight. The auras of these people were all stronger than the Clan Leader's. Could they all be Dou Huang experts? There were only a handful of Dou Huang experts in the entire Jia Ma Empire, yet at least four Dou Huang experts were hidden here. No one would likely believe it if it were told.

The Magical Beast landed steadily on the ground.

Bing Shuang, Niu Meng, Lian Xue, and the others hurried over. When they saw the alluring woman in Linglong's arms, they could not help casting curious looks at her.

"Let me introduce her. From today onward, Ya Fei will serve as Ascending Heaven Pavilion's auctioneer."

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