54. Black Seal City

Three days later.

Xiao Tian set off for Jia Nan Academy with Lu Man, Qing Lin, and Yun Yun. They certainly could not travel on foot, so he directly bought a flying mount and headed toward Jia Nan.

"We've reached the Black Corner Region. I rather like this place—a place where people eat people. If you can live comfortably here, then you can live comfortably anywhere on the entire northwest continent," Xiao Tian said with a smile.

"Why would you like a place like this? Everyone here lives in constant fear every day. Whether Dou Wang or Dou Emperor, anyone could fall here," Lu Man said helplessly.

"This chaotic place will become my first territory in the near future! If I'm going to rule, I might as well rule somewhere more chaotic. I really don't think much of other places," Xiao Tian said confidently.

"The Black Domain Plains are the gateway to the Black Corner Region. From the moment we arrived here, this should be a place where only the strong can survive," Xiao Tian said with a grin.

"Someone's coming, and they're Dou Wang-level. There are three of them! Looks like they want to rob us," Yun Yun said to Xiao Tian.

"Tch, just three trash who don't know their place—a few mere Dou Wangs. They actually dare rob Dou Emperors? How interesting." Xiao Tian sensed the newcomers' auras and spoke.

A moment later, three Dou Wangs appeared before Xiao Tian and the others, all of them powerful Nine-Star Dou Wangs. Looking at these lackeys delivered right to his doorstep, Xiao Tian said to Yun Yun and Lu Man, "Take them alive. We'll have underlings to use later."

Yun Yun and Lu Man immediately attacked. Seeing such a huge flying magical beast, the three Dou Wangs had planned to rob them, but the instant Yun Yun and Lu Man made their move, they regretted it. They had never expected these two women to be so strong—one a Six-Star Dou Emperor, the other a peak Dou Emperor!

In less than a minute, Xiao Tian watched as Lu Man tied them up and threw them over. Xiao Tian said indifferently, "Two paths: live and become my slaves, or die right now."

The three looked at one another, this...

Xiao Tian did not waste words. Three Heavenly Flames ignited, winding around the three like ropes. "I don't like wasting words on weaklings, so what's your decision?" Xiao Tian said coldly.

Feeling the scorching flames around them, the three were shocked. These were actually Heavenly Flames! And there were three kinds of Heavenly Flames?

"Enough. Your decision," Xiao Tian said again.

"I am willing to submit." As soon as one person spoke, the other two said the same at once.

"Good. I'm going to leave soul imprints on you now. Do not resist, or if you die directly, don't blame me!" Xiao Tian said with a smile.

After placing restraints on the three, they knew that from then on, the young man before them would be their master for life.

"Don't worry. The treatment for being my slaves is very good. If you perform well, I'll refine a few Dou Ling Pills for you later to help you advance to Dou Emperor. One day, even becoming Dou Zong won't be much of a problem!" Xiao Tian understood the principle of giving a slap and then a sweet date. After all, they were not magical beasts, and it was difficult to completely control their hearts. Though he was not worried about them betraying him, they would still be useless if they did not serve sincerely.

Hearing this, the three felt delighted. Their master was an Alchemist too? One of them asked.

"Only a sixth-tier Alchemist for now. Breaking through to seventh tier is merely a matter of time. Do you understand now?" Xiao Tian said with a smile.

"We understand, we understand. We will definitely serve with peace of mind," the three said simultaneously.

Xiao Tian said, "Since I'm your master, I'll give you three names. Any objections? It'll be easier for me to call you in the future."

"No, no," the three replied together. Nonsense—an advanced Alchemist meant that breaking through to Dou Emperor would no longer be much of a problem for them. How could they possibly be unwilling? Moreover, their master was so young. How powerful would his future achievements be? They had now completely submitted!

Xiao Tian said, "Good. From now on, you'll be called Ding Yi, Ding Er, and Ding San!" The three answered in unison, "Yes, Master!"

Xiao Tian was very satisfied with their attitude. He then had the three act as guides and headed toward the Black Corner Region's auction grounds. There were still some opportunities there, after all. Besides, he had to prepare materials before refining pills for them.

Along the way, Ding Yi introduced the place to Xiao Tian. "Master, this is Black Seal City. Black Seal City falls under the jurisdiction of the Eight Gate Faction. The Eight Gate Faction is also one of the Black Corner Region's old-established forces. Its leader, Yuan Yi, is powerful enough to rank among the top ten of the Black Ranking in the Black Corner Region. And today, Black Seal City happens to have an auction. If Master is interested, I can take you to have a look!"

"Go straight to the auction house." Xiao Tian's tone was calm, neither pleased nor surprised, because he had already known all this.

When they arrived before the auction house, Lu Man teased, "Should we cover our faces, so we don't bring you any trouble?"

"You're not ugly. Why cover your faces?" Xiao Tian said.

"It's precisely because we're too beautiful. If people start paying attention to us later, won't you get angry? And if you get angry, won't there be trouble?" Lu Man said to Xiao Tian with a smile.

Yun Yun said, "Then we should wear veils. I don't like wasting time on strangers either. It would delay us!"

"Where do you get that confidence? Could the Black Corner Region not have a few beauties?" Xiao Tian said.

Lu Man snorted. "What do you mean by that? You think we aren't beautiful enough!?"

"Let's go. As long as you're happy." If this topic continued, it would definitely fall apart, so Xiao Tian decisively changed the subject.

Yun Yun and Lu Man could not be bothered to argue with Xiao Tian. His foul mouth had always been like this, so they might as well get used to it. They followed Xiao Tian inside.

As Xiao Tian entered, he thought, The Miter Auction House in the Jia Ma Empire had already surprised me back then. I never expected that compared to Black Seal City's, it would feel like a supermarket next to a small shop!

Inside the auction house, huge screens hung all around. Various auction items were displayed on them, and Xiao Tian planned to buy some clothes, armor, and other defensive equipment for himself and the girls.

As for money? For an Alchemist, all it took was a little effort to obtain a huge sum of wealth. At worst, he could just rob people along the road. It was not illegal anyway!

Amid the noisy auction hall, a voice rang out. "Quiet, everyone." A white-haired old man stepped forward. "I announce that the Black Seal City auction begins now!"

Once the auction began, Xiao Tian bid on almost everything that could be useful. Whenever anyone looked over in displeasure, they discovered that the other side's lineup was quite formidable as well!

Two high-level Dou Emperors, a youth whose attributes could not be seen through, three peak Dou Wangs, and even the weakest was a Six-Star Dou Ling! Untouchable, absolutely untouchable.

All kinds of dazzling cultivation methods, Dou Techniques, treasured armor, and medicinal ingredients appeared one after another. Xiao Tian bid whenever something seemed suitable, regardless of what it was. Anything Yun Yun and the other two women could use, he bought in all sorts of quantities.

After a while, the white-haired old man said, "Today, an honored guest has entrusted our auction house with the sale of a powerful weapon. It was made from a fifth-tier magical beast, and its power rivals that of a Dou Emperor. If used by someone with a suitable attribute, it will be especially fitting!"

As his words fell, the enormous crystal platform lit up with a brilliant glow. Once the light faded, a cyan longsword appeared. The powerful wind-element energy flowing over its blade made it clear that it was a weapon forged with great care!

Xiao Tian saw that Yun Yun could no longer take her eyes off it, but he did not say anything. He wanted to see whether Yun Yun would ask him to buy it for her. Earlier, the girls had all found things they liked, but Yun Yun had always acted as though she did not care much.

"The starting bid is two million. Each increase must be no less than one hundred thousand!" the old man announced.

"Two million one hundred thousand," someone called out.

The people who had been stunned finally came to their senses and began raising the price, though it had only reached two million eight hundred thousand so far!

Yun Yun could not hold back any longer, but she did not have that much money. There was nothing she could do. She liked it too much, so she gave herself a reason: he was her man, so why could she not ask him to buy it for her?

"Xiao Tian!" Yun Yun simply called his name, then pointed at the sword above. Her meaning was already obvious!

Xiao Tian said, "What is it, Yun'er? You want that sword?" "Hmph, asking when you already know!" Yun Yun said angrily. Xiao Tian said, "Oh? Then you don't want it, huh~?"

"I want it. Buy it for me." Yun Yun remained calm, but one look at her expression showed just how much she liked that sword.

Xiao Tian smiled without saying anything. It seemed his first wife really wouldn't show him any tenderness in front of outsiders~

"Four million!" Just as the old man onstage was about to speak, Xiao Tian decisively called out a price. When everyone saw that Xiao Tian had made a bid, they all gave up. They couldn't beat him, and they weren't as wealthy as he was—how could they compete?

He acquired it with ease and placed it in Yun Yun's hands. This time, unlike before, Yun Yun did not casually toss it into her storage ring. Instead, she carefully examined it.

Lu Man said somewhat jealously, "Hmph, the most expensive thing you ever bought for me only cost two million. You're playing favorites!" Hearing that, Xiao Tian turned his head away. Women who were jealous were the most unreasonable; he absolutely wouldn't indulge her.

Seeing that Xiao Tian was ignoring her and had even turned his head aside, Lu Man angrily sat directly on his lap. "What do you mean by that?! Why won't you look at me?"

Xiao Tian casually wrapped his arms around her. "You drink vinegar all day long. You're making my balls ache from all that sourness—shouldn't I rub them?" "Pfft~ Shameless," Lu Man said with a laugh.

Under normal circumstances, Yun Yun would have been a little displeased, but today she was wholly occupied with her treasured sword and had no time to bother with the two of them. As for Qing Lin, no one had ever really cared about her opinions anyway~

Qing Lin lowered her head to look at her small breasts. When would she be able to be like them? Sigh~ Brother Xiao Tian never looked here either!

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