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Ya Fei jumped down from the magical beast and said politely, "Ya Fei greets you, seniors."

Bing Shuang and Lian Xue exchanged glances, but neither spoke. Both possessed the temperament of icy beauties; aside from Pavilion Master, they had no interest in chatting with anyone.

Niu Meng laughed heartily and said familiarly, "Hello, I'm Niu Meng. From now on, just call me Brother Niu. If that doesn't work, you can also call me Niu—"

Just as he was about to say that word, Pavilion Master's glare sent it right back down his throat. Niu Meng could only lower his head like a child who had done something wrong.

Li Xiao said, "Starting today, Ya Fei is not only Ascending Heaven Pavilion's auctioneer, but also one of you. If you have the chance in the future, help her raise her cultivation."

"Yes, Pavilion Master!"

Everyone answered in unison.

"Where is Xiao Yi Xian? Why don't I see her?" Li Xiao swept his gaze around but did not spot his obedient disciple.

Lian Xue said softly, "She is still cultivating. I heard she is about to break through to the Da Dou Shi realm."

"Oh?" Li Xiao raised a brow. As expected of the inheritor of the Woeful Poison Body. As long as she continuously consumed herbs and medicinal pills containing potent poison, she could steadily raise her cultivation.

Combined with the special Sacred Power within Ascending Heaven Pavilion, which constantly nourished Xiao Yi Xian's bones and physique, her body's ability to withstand poison grew even stronger.

Ya Fei followed the others into Ascending Heaven Pavilion Auction. Looking at the grand hall that resembled an imperial palace, she could not help but feel deeply moved. She had never expected Ascending Heaven Pavilion's decor to be so lavish. Compared to it, the auction house she had worked at was worlds apart.

No wonder Clan Leader had been so wary, even willing to offer the Mite'er Family's total annual profits to curry favor with Pavilion Master. That alone showed just how terrifying Ascending Heaven Pavilion's foundation was.

Li Xiao said, "Ya Fei, there is no need to be reserved. Treat this place like your own home. No one will bully you here. They are Linglong, Lian Xue, and Bing Shuang."

"The three of them have similar temperaments—cold to the bone—but they are not bad people. They are also Ascending Heaven Pavilion's most loyal Protectors. If there is anything you do not understand in the future, you can ask them. They will guide your cultivation."

Ya Fei nodded gracefully. "Thank you, Pavilion Master."

Linglong stepped forward and said, "Miss Ya Fei, please come with me. I have prepared a room for you to rest in."

"Thank you for your trouble."

The slightly pointed heels of her long boots clicked across the smooth bluestone floor, producing crisp and pleasant sounds like a string of beautiful notes.

As his gaze lifted slightly, a pair of long, snow-white legs entered his sight, rather striking to the eye.

Li Xiao coughed dryly and turned away. Linglong and the other two could be considered quite conservative; one could barely see any of their fair skin.

Ya Fei, however, was different. Beneath her brocade robe, a stretch of dazzlingly fair, long legs was exposed. A silver sash was tied around her slender, willow-like waist, accentuating its exquisite curves to the fullest.

She was the kind of woman who became more pleasing to the eye the longer one looked. No wonder Teng Shan had made her an auctioneer. After seeing Ya Fei, those people probably felt an uncontrollable urge to spend money.

In the empty room, Li Xiao casually sat down in a chair, crossed one leg over the other, and drank freshly brewed tea, thoroughly enjoying himself.

For the following period, Li Xiao spent each day enjoying the beautiful days. While guiding Xiao Yi Xian's cultivation progress, he also arranged for Niu Meng and the others to renovate the Peach Garden outside Ascending Heaven Pavilion.

Just as Li Xiao was preparing to continue what he was doing with Lian Xue, Linglong at the door spoke up to inform him that Pill King Gu He of the Jia Ma Empire had arrived.

Upon hearing it was Pill King Gu He, Li Xiao did not stop what he was doing. As the saying went, once the arrow was nocked, it had to be fired. Gu He could wait outside.

Gu He, a dignified Sixth-Rank Alchemist, could only sit beneath a large tree and wait bitterly. Without Pavilion Master's orders, he was not allowed to approach within a hundred meters of Ascending Heaven Pavilion.

Yan Shi and Feng Li beside him could hardly stand it any longer. Gu He was, after all, a Sixth-Rank Alchemist. Even Dou Huang experts had to show him some respect. Yet Ascending Heaven Pavilion had ignored them and made them wait beneath the blazing sun?

Wasn't this simply bullying an honest man?

Gu He, however, did not complain in the slightest. He had come to request something from the Lord of Ascending Heaven Pavilion. Ever since the last Auction ended, he had been constantly searching for items that would allow him to devour a Heavenly Flame. Yet there had been no progress with Na Ling or the Ice Spirit Cold Spring, leaving him quite anxious.

The restriction imprisoning the Green Lotus Core Flame could only last for three years. Once it shattered, the entire Jia Ma Empire would become a living hell. By then, he would truly become a sinner for all eternity!

"Old Gu, if things really do not work out, we can visit the Alchemist Associations in other empires. They should have those two items."

Gu He sighed, his expression grim. "If we had enough time, I would want to go as well. But a round trip would take at least a year, and time is exactly what we lack most."

Since ancient times, Heavenly Flames had been the finest flames in the hearts of alchemists. Yet fewer than one percent of alchemists could find and obtain one. The success rate was only one in ten thousand. It was easy to imagine how high the failure rate was for devouring a Heavenly Flame.

A single misstep would mean death and the dissipation of one's soul. If one was lucky, a complete corpse might remain. If not, one would be burned directly into ashes.

Alchemists who successfully obtained Heavenly Flames were as rare as phoenix feathers and qilin horns.

Feng Li clicked his tongue. "Ascending Heaven Pavilion is being far too neglectful. Old Gu is a Sixth-Rank Alchemist, after all. If he successfully devours the Heavenly Flame, he might gain some insight and advance to Rank 7. For any faction, the value a Rank 7 Alchemist brings is extraordinary."

"Enough. Stop talking. My mind is made up. I will wait here until Pavilion Master Li Xiao comes out to see me."

Gu He's eyes gleamed with determination. Naturally, he did not wish to miss such a good opportunity to devour the Heavenly Flame.

The sun set beyond the western hills.

Brilliant starlight gradually claimed the skies of the Dou Qi Continent.

The three men, who had waited an entire day, wore solemn expressions. Pavilion Master Li Xiao still had not appeared, which left Yan Shi rather angry. He badly wanted to argue with them, but when he saw the Amethyst Winged Lion King at the entrance, his anger was suppressed.

Before he could even open his mouth, that Amethyst Winged Lion King would probably swallow him whole.

At that moment, Niu Meng strode over and said calmly, "Gu He, Pavilion Master says he is waiting for you at Huai River Bamboo Pavilion. You may go now."

Upon hearing those words, Gu He's face lit up with joy. Ignoring whether his legs had already gone numb, he hurriedly ran toward the bamboo pavilion.

Yan Shi and Feng Li exchanged looks, then quickly followed after him.

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