Xiao Yan's Ring!

"Absolutely!"

Facing the visibly excited Xiao Yan, Flowing Cloud could understand how he felt at this moment, so he gave him an affirmative answer.

In truth, restoring Xiao Yan's former talent would be effortless for Flowing Cloud.

Having read the original work, he naturally knew the true reason why the Dou Qi within Xiao Yan's body kept disappearing and his cultivation had steadily regressed.

At that thought, Flowing Cloud's gaze inadvertently swept over the Storage Ring on Xiao Yan's hand.

Xiao Yan had fallen to his current state because Old Yao within the Storage Ring was in the process of awakening and needed to constantly absorb energy from the outside world.

Therefore, as long as Xiao Yan took off the Storage Ring on his hand, his peerless talent would certainly return once more!

This was also the best solution in Flowing Cloud's mind!

At the same time, Flowing Cloud thought of how to deal with the Storage Ring in Xiao Yan's hand.

That was to take it to the Mittel Auction House and auction it off!

That was right, auction it off!

The original work had mentioned that the Storage Ring in Xiao Yan's hand was no ordinary item.

In fact, how could a Storage Ring capable of storing a Soul Body compare to an ordinary Storage Ring?

Moreover, this Storage Ring had originally belonged to Venerable Yao himself. As a Dou Zun expert, the Storage Ring he wore naturally would not be an ordinary item.

Of course, a mere Storage Ring was not the only thing that caught Flowing Cloud's attention.

Within the Storage Ring was the even more precious Soul Body of Old Yao.

This was the Soul Body of a Dou Zun expert. If he auctioned off this Storage Ring, would that not be equivalent to auctioning Old Yao's Soul Body as well? When the system returned a reward afterward, what kind of treasure would he receive?

Not only that, Old Yao's Soul Body also possessed the Bone Spirit Cold Flame, a Heavenly Flame of heaven and earth. That too was an extremely precious item.

Flowing Cloud was very curious. If he auctioned off a Heavenly Flame, what kind of treasure would he obtain after the auction succeeded?

Thinking of this, Flowing Cloud's heart stirred, and he desperately wanted to give it a try.

However, he was somewhat worried.

To what extent had Old Yao awakened by now?

Based on the current timeline, Old Yao would not fully awaken for another year.

Yet Flowing Cloud could not be certain whether Old Yao would awaken ahead of time because of his arrival.

Once I get the Storage Ring, I can take it straight to the auction house. It shouldn't alert Old Yao.

Flowing Cloud quietly made his plans.

It was not as though he feared Old Yao's Soul Body. With Nameless guarding him, the just-awakened soul of Old Yao would be unable to do anything to Flowing Cloud.

"What are your conditions?"

"How can you help me?"

After a period of silence, Xiao Yan finally spoke slowly.

There was no such thing as a free lunch!

Ever since his cultivation had regressed, Xiao Yan had experienced the warmth and coldness of human nature and the dangers of the world. Naturally, he would not naively believe that Flowing Cloud would help him for nothing.

"Ha ha..."

"Brother Xiao Yan, could we speak somewhere private?"

Hearing this, a smile appeared at the corner of Flowing Cloud's lips. He glanced meaningfully at Xiao Xun'er behind Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan's ring contained an enormous secret, and Flowing Cloud naturally did not want Xiao Xun'er, the young lady of the Gu Clan, to learn of it.

What if she ordered the Shadow Emperor hidden in the darkness to act? Would the things inside Xiao Yan's ring not be exposed?

Therefore, to be safe, Flowing Cloud decided to speak with Xiao Yan in secret.

The instant Flowing Cloud finished speaking, he felt a cold, sharp gaze stab toward him.

Flowing Cloud narrowed his eyes and saw Xiao Xun'er glaring at him with her beautiful eyes, filled with a strong warning.

"Miss Xun'er, this is the Xiao Clan. Could you really be afraid that I would harm the Xiao Clan's Third Young Master?"

Flowing Cloud felt rather helpless. Xiao Xun'er was far too protective.

Still, having a girl like that protect him would feel pretty great.

Honestly, Flowing Cloud was a little jealous of that bastard Xiao Yan.

To have Xiao Xun'er protect him so wholeheartedly, Xiao Yan ought to be content.

After hesitating for a moment, Xiao Yan turned to Xiao Xun'er and said, "Xun'er, wait for me a moment. I'll be right back."

"Alright, Brother Xiao Yan. I'll wait for you."

Though she was somewhat unwilling, Xiao Xun'er obediently nodded when she thought of how important this matter was to Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan reached out and rubbed Xiao Xun'er's soft, silky hair, smiling gently.

Watching this scene from the side, Flowing Cloud immediately felt sour inside.

Fuck, are you two showing off your affection right in front of me?

Flowing Cloud was a little annoyed. He still had designs on Xiao Xun'er.

Seeing Xiao Xun'er being so intimate with Xiao Yan now made him somewhat jealous.

"Young Master Flowing Cloud, let's go over there..."

Xiao Yan looked at Flowing Cloud and pointed to an ancient tree not far away.

"Alright..."

Flowing Cloud forcibly suppressed his displeasure and squeezed out a smile.

Maintain my composure!

I must maintain my composure!

Although he could not stand the two flaunting their affection, Flowing Cloud still maintained sufficient grace.

He was not like those other Xiao Clan disciples, who would throw away all their dignity just to catch the goddess's attention.

"Brother Xiao Yan, you can call me Flowing Cloud... or Brother Flowing Cloud. Calling me Young Master Flowing Cloud is far too formal." As they walked, Flowing Cloud spoke with a warm expression, entirely without the airs of a young master from a great clan.

Hearing this, Xiao Yan hesitated, but he eventually called out, "Brother Flowing Cloud!"

Before long, the two arrived beneath the ancient tree nearby.

"Brother Flowing Cloud, tell me your conditions!"

The moment they reached the tree, Xiao Yan asked impatiently.

"Ha ha..."

"Brother Xiao Yan, no need to rush. I, Flowing Cloud, never make things difficult for my friends."

Flowing Cloud understood Xiao Yan's urgency and immediately stopped beating around the bush.

"As long as Brother Xiao Yan agrees to bring all the treasures you obtain in the future to my Mittel Auction House for auction, I will agree to help you restore your talent." Flowing Cloud slowly stated his condition.

Hearing Flowing Cloud's words, Xiao Yan froze slightly, and his expression immediately darkened.

"You just said you wouldn't make things difficult for me. Isn't this condition making things difficult for me?"

Bring every treasure he obtained to the Mittel Auction House for auction.

Did that not mean Xiao Yan would have to work for the Mittel Auction House for the rest of his life?

How could Xiao Yan possibly agree to such a condition?

In his view, Flowing Cloud's condition was simply too excessive, too greedy.

"Brother Xiao Yan, calm down. I haven't finished speaking yet."

Flowing Cloud had long expected Xiao Yan's reaction. Without the slightest panic, he said, "Brother Xiao Yan, you may also participate in the auction for the treasures you put up for sale. Furthermore, all the profits from the auction will belong to you. My Mittel Auction House will merely gain some reputation from it. I, Flowing Cloud, will never covet a single one of your treasures."

"I can participate in the auction myself?"

"And all the auction profits will go to me?"

Hearing this, Xiao Yan's expression eased slightly, though he still asked suspiciously, "Is everything you said true?"

If things were truly as Flowing Cloud said, would he not be getting an enormous bargain?