Nameless Returns!

Xiao Yan looked at Flowing Cloud with deep suspicion.

If things were truly as Flowing Cloud said, then he would not be losing anything, would he?

"Brother Xiao, there's no need for me to lie to you!"

Flowing Cloud nodded, a smile appearing at the corner of his lips. "But Brother Xiao, listen carefully. Any treasures you obtain in the future must be brought to my Mittel Auction House for auction first, so you can help establish the Mittel Auction House's reputation."

"The treasures I mean include Dou Techniques, cultivation methods, medicinal pills... even the incomparably precious Heavenly Flames!"

"All of those count!"

"Heavenly Flames?"

Xiao Yan was somewhat puzzled upon hearing this. He had never even heard of such a thing.

At this time, he was merely the third young master of the Xiao Clan in Wutan City, with extremely limited knowledge.

"It is a kind of miraculous flame that only alchemists can control." Flowing Cloud also realized that Xiao Yan had yet to come into contact with Heavenly Flames, and hurriedly explained.

"Alchemists!"

"Brother Flowing Cloud, you think far too highly of me, Xiao Yan!"

Xiao Yan laughed at himself. How could he possibly come into contact with things related to alchemists in the future?

Although he had always remained in Wutan City, he knew that on the Dou Qi Continent, there was a profession that stood above Dou Zhe. People called them alchemists!

As the name implied, alchemists could refine all kinds of miraculous medicinal pills that increased one's strength. Any alchemist would be courted at all costs by every faction, and their status was exceedingly lofty!

With his current strength of only three stages of Dou Qi power, Xiao Yan had never once associated himself with those lofty alchemists.

As for the Heavenly Flames mentioned by Flowing Cloud, he had not even heard of them before.

How could he possibly obtain one in the future?

"Think too highly?"

"Brother Xiao, do not belittle yourself..."

Seeing Xiao Yan's lack of confidence, Flowing Cloud began to encourage him.

"I can see that Brother Xiao possesses an extraordinary bearing. In the future, you have the potential to become an Emperor!"

Flowing Cloud was telling the truth. In the original story, Xiao Yan had indeed become a Dou Emperor.

However, to Xiao Yan, who currently possessed only three stages of Dou Qi power, these words were nothing but absurd nonsense!

"The potential to become an Emperor?"

"Brother Flowing Cloud really knows how to joke!"

Xiao Yan merely thought Flowing Cloud was joking and did not take it seriously.

Even if his talent returned, Xiao Yan would only consider himself somewhat gifted.

Breaking through to the Dou Huang realm might still be possible, but breaking through to Dou Emperor?

That was undoubtedly the delusion of a fool!

How many years had it been since a Dou Emperor had appeared anywhere on the Dou Qi Continent?

How could he, Xiao Yan, possibly become a Dou Emperor?

"Brother Xiao will understand in the future..."

Seeing that Xiao Yan did not believe him, Flowing Cloud offered no further explanation.

"What do you think, Brother Xiao?"

"If you agree to my conditions, I will help you restore your talent," Flowing Cloud continued.

Xiao Yan fell silent at those words, a thoughtful look appearing in his eyes.

If things truly went as Flowing Cloud said, then agreeing to this arrangement would actually benefit him greatly.

Yet Xiao Yan felt that something was not quite right. He always felt as though he would fall into some kind of scheme.

He had only met Flowing Cloud once. Why would the other man help him like this?

Although he did not know what method Flowing Cloud would use to restore his talent,

Xiao Yan believed that it certainly would not be so simple!

After all, once something had gone wrong with his body, Xiao Zhan had searched for countless solutions, all to no avail.

This showed just how difficult it was to restore Xiao Yan's talent!

"It seems Brother Xiao has not made up his mind yet. There is plenty of time. You can reply to me after you have thought it through."

Seeing Xiao Yan fall silent, Flowing Cloud immediately understood that the other man had not fully trusted him yet.

Flowing Cloud was not in any hurry.

Haste made waste; good things required patience.

As long as Xiao Yan remained in Wutan City and still wished to restore his talent, he would eventually agree.

After saying this, Flowing Cloud left the Xiao Clan directly, without the slightest hesitation.

"Could it be that he truly meant no harm?"

Seeing how freely Flowing Cloud departed, Xiao Yan immediately felt a little regretful.

Shaking his head, Xiao Yan dejectedly walked over to Xiao Xun'er.

"Brother Xiao Yan, what's wrong?"

"Did that fellow toy with you?"

Seeing Xiao Yan's lonely expression, a cold glint flashed through Xiao Xun'er's beautiful eyes as she asked angrily.

"He did not toy with me. It's just... I haven't thought it through yet..." Xiao Yan said with a melancholy expression.

After saying that, Xiao Yan walked forward dejectedly.

Xiao Xun'er remained behind, watching Xiao Yan's departing back with a thoughtful look in her beautiful eyes.

"Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan!"

"I've already given you the opportunity. Whether you can seize it is up to you."

Outside the Xiao Clan gates, Flowing Cloud looked at the now-closed gates of the Xiao Mansion, an inscrutable smile appearing on his lips.

There was still a long time before Old Yao awakened, so Flowing Cloud was not forcing Xiao Yan.

But if Xiao Yan kept dragging things out and refused to agree, then Flowing Cloud could only take it by force.

With the Xiao Clan's strength, they could not stop him from taking the ring.

Only the Shadow Emperor beside Xiao Xun'er was troublesome. If he made a move against Xiao Yan, Xiao Xun'er would definitely send the Shadow Emperor after him.

However, Flowing Cloud was confident that if he were given some more time, a mere Shadow Emperor would no longer be worthy of his attention.

Of course, Flowing Cloud did not intend to seize the ring on Xiao Yan's hand for himself.

Whether Xiao Yan could rise to prominence in the future was closely tied to the ring on his hand.

It could be said that without Old Yao's guidance, Xiao Yan could never become a Dou Emperor.

Flowing Cloud possessed a system, so there was no need for him to cut off Xiao Yan's path to becoming an Emperor.

After all, they were fellow countrymen, and besides, they held no grudge against each other.

Shaking his head, Flowing Cloud stopped thinking about it and hurried eagerly toward the Mittel Auction House.

Just now, he had already sensed Nameless's aura.

Nameless was someone Flowing Cloud had summoned. As long as they were not too far apart, Flowing Cloud could sense his presence.

Therefore, the moment Nameless returned to Wutan City, Flowing Cloud sensed him immediately.

Thinking of the treasures Nameless had brought back from the Black Corner Region, Flowing Cloud could not help feeling excited.

With these treasures, he could successfully hold the next auction.

Very soon, Flowing Cloud returned from the Xiao Clan to the Mittel Auction House.

As soon as he entered the auction house, Flowing Cloud headed straight for his courtyard.

"This subordinate greets Master!"

The moment Flowing Cloud entered the courtyard, a black figure appeared behind him. It was Nameless, who had been waiting for a long time.

"Rise. You've worked hard during this time!" Flowing Cloud hurriedly helped Nameless up, smiling broadly.

"How did it go? Did everything proceed smoothly?"

"This subordinate did not fail his mission!"

After speaking, Nameless took out a Storage Ring and handed it to Flowing Cloud.

"Master, everything is inside. Please inspect it."

At once, Flowing Cloud accepted the Storage Ring. With a thought, his consciousness sank directly into its storage space.

The next moment, everything inside the Storage Ring appeared before Flowing Cloud's eyes.

PS: Is anyone reading this? Anyone willing to vote?