Future Lord of Ascending Heaven Pavilion?

Ascending Heaven Pavilion, Fifth Floor, private room.

Li Xiao swirled the teacup in his hand, his gaze sweeping over everyone who had raised the price. The current bid had reached ten High-Rank God-level Weapons, three Upper Grade God Rank Spiritual Skills, and three pieces of spirit beast bones.

However, only the Four Great Clans had made their moves so far. The Western Heaven Battle Hall and the Corpse Demon Clan Elder had yet to act. They were likely waiting for the right moment.

It seemed the true bloodbath would begin next.

Knock, knock, knock.

Just then, a crisp sound came from the door.

Cai Lin rose from Li Xiao's arms and straightened her rumpled clothes. Blushing, she said, "Husband, don't do that next time. It would be so embarrassing if someone saw us."

Li Xiao touched his nose as a faint fragrance lingered before him. He nodded with a soft smile. "Hehehe, it's because my Cai Lin is simply too irresistible."

Cai Lin's pretty face flushed crimson, though she secretly liked it when her husband acted this way. Perhaps that was love.

When the door opened, Xun'er entered while holding her father's hand.

Seeing the people in the room, Gu Yuan shrugged somewhat awkwardly. He cupped his hands toward Li Xiao and said, "Greetings, Lord Li Xiao."

Li Xiao gracefully set down his teacup and rose to his feet. Looking at Gu Yuan, he gently helped him up and said, "Father-in-law Gu Yuan, there is no need for such formality. You are Xun'er's father, and I am Xun'er's husband. There is no need to care so much about etiquette in the future."

Gu Yuan smiled. "Lord Li Xiao, you jest. Although I am Xun'er's father, without Lord Li Xiao, Xun'er would not have broken through to the Earth Supreme Realm,