Overflowing Favor, Tenfold Return

Third floor of the Mittle Auction House.

Knock, knock~

Two soft knocks sounded. They were just loud enough for the people inside to hear, yet made no excess noise. The force behind them had been controlled perfectly.

Liu Yun opened the door and was greeted by Ya Fei's face, enchanting enough to captivate all living beings.

"Sister Ya Fei," Liu Yun called.

Ya Fei naturally noticed the change in how Liu Yun addressed her—from "Cousin Ya Fei" at first, to "Sister Ya Fei," and now "Sister Ya Fei."

The forms of address seemed similar, but this one felt much more intimate.

"Aren't you going to invite your cousin inside?" Ya Fei asked with a smile.

"Please come in, Sister Ya Fei." Liu Yun hurriedly stepped aside and invited Ya Fei into the room.

After they sat down, Ya Fei naturally picked up the teapot on the table, poured Liu Yun a bowl of tea, and said, "Cousin Liu Yun, I'll get straight to the point. How do you intend to take over the auction house?"

"Take over?" Liu Yun asked in confusion.

"Yes, take over. After all, I've managed this auction house for several years. Now that you've become the chief person in charge, you'll definitely need to make some adjustments," Ya Fei said.

"Sister Ya Fei, there's no need for all that trouble. I'm not skilled at business anyway. From now on, the Mittle Auction House in Wutan City will be entirely under your control. You don't need to consider my attitude, nor do you need to consider the headquarters' attitude," Liu Yun said.

"How can that be?" Ya Fei cried out.

"Why can't it? Don't worry, Sister Ya Fei. Those elders won't send anyone else here. From now on, you can show off your talents in Wutan City. If anything happens, I'll bear the responsibility.

"I also know Sister Ya Fei's troubles. Those elders have been pressuring you to marry Mu Zhan, but as long as I remain in Wutan City, you won't have to go back. No matter who comes, they won't be able to take you away," Liu Yun declared domineeringly.

Ya Fei was stunned. She had only come to test Liu Yun's attitude. In her view, Liu Yun would certainly be interested in the auction house. After all, what young man didn't like wealth? She had even prepared herself to hand over all the business affairs and become an auctioneer in peace from then on.

Yet Liu Yun not only gave her full authority, but even declared that he would shield her from the family's pressure to marry.

Although Ya Fei did not quite believe Liu Yun could accomplish it, the Mite'er Family was, after all, a family that placed interests above all else. It was destined not to be ruled by one person alone. Even things the family head could not do—could he, a Young Clan Leader, do them?

Still, her heart was deeply moved. After all, from childhood until now, no one had ever spoken up for her.

"Cousin Liu Yun, I appreciate your kindness, but you shouldn't get involved in this matter. Those elders won't give up, and neither will the Mu Family," Ya Fei said.

"Sister Ya Fei, do you think I'm just talking nonsense?

"In my opinion, such ridiculous political marriages should never exist. Those elders speak so grandly, claiming it is for the family's interests, but in truth, they are merely acting for their own selfish desires. Such conduct is disgraceful. No one has the right to control another person's fate.

"Just give me three years. By then, I will definitely become a Dou Wang. When that time comes, I'll pull down those selfish elders one by one.

"As for the Mu Family, once I become a Dou Wang, it won't matter whether it's Mu Zhan or Mu Chen."

At that moment, Liu Yun was exceptionally domineering. As he spoke, he radiated unprecedented confidence. Combined with a face so handsome that even women would envy it, he appeared extraordinarily captivating. Even the usually composed Ya Fei could not help but feel her heart race.

"Ding, congratulations, Host. Ya Fei has been moved by your declaration and attracted by the aura you exude. Your current relationship has risen from 'First encounter' to 'Overflowing Favor.'"

Overflowing Favor: The bound target's Return increases to 10 times.

Liu Yun was ecstatic inside, but his expression remained calm.

"Cousin Liu Yun, no matter what, thank you. But remember, excessive hardness is easily broken. Before you possess sufficient strength, you must protect yourself well," Ya Fei said seriously.

Ya Fei was both touched and shocked. Since Liu Yun dared to say he could become a Dou Wang within three years, he definitely was not saying it without reason.

Liu Yun was only fourteen now. In three years, he would be seventeen. A seventeen-year-old Dou Wang—what kind of monstrous genius would it take to achieve that?

"Mm, I'll remember it well, Sister Ya Fei," Liu Yun promised.

"Alright, stay by yourself for now. I'm going to handle the auction house's affairs. Your sister guarantees that I'll give you a completely transformed auction house," Ya Fei said.

At that moment, she saw hope—a hope of breaking free from the shackles of fate.

A seventeen-year-old Dou Wang was different from family head Mittle Teng Shan. Teng Shan had long lost all hope of advancing, while Liu Yun's potential would absolutely force the family's elders to shut up.

After saying that, Ya Fei unexpectedly stretched. Her earlier despondency instantly vanished, and she walked out of the room as though fully revived.

At the same time, Liu Yun brought up Ya Fei's Personal Panel.

Name: Mitel Ya Fei

Realm: Ninth Stage Dou Qi

Talent: 25 (The level of an ordinary person on the Dou Qi Continent.)

Charm: 90 (Combining beauty and allure, with an intelligent mind and a devilish figure, she is the fantasy of countless men.)

Comprehension: 25 (The level of an ordinary person on the Dou Qi Continent.)

Binding Method: Tenfold Auction Return (The Return Ratio depends on the relationship between the Host and the bound target. Current relationship: "Overflowing Favor.")

Tenfold Return—what kind of concept was that? It was an enormous fortune.

With these resources, Liu Yun felt that saying he would break through to Dou Wang within three years was somewhat conservative. Perhaps in three years, he would already be aiming for Dou Huang.

Next, he only needed to wait for the auction ten days later. Then he would learn the effects of this Tenfold Return. Once the auction ended, he would consider entering the Monster Mountain Range to hunt ten First-order Peak Magical Beasts.

Although Tier 1 Magical Beasts were the weakest grade of Magical Beasts on the Dou Qi Continent, they corresponded to human Dou Zhe.

Moreover, Magical Beasts of the same level were stronger than humans. In other words, he had to directly kill ten enemies at the level of Nine-star Dou Zhe.

What kind of devilish mission was this?!

He was only at the Tenth Stage Dou Qi now. Although he was just one step away from entering the Dou Zhe realm, there was an essential difference between a Dou Zhe and the Tenth Stage Dou Qi.

He remembered that when Xiao Yan entered the Monster Mountain Range in the original work, he was already a One-star Dou Zhe. Even that cheater had to proceed carefully when facing Tier 1 Magical Beasts, let alone him, who was still an entire major realm behind.

After leaving the room, the first person Liu Yun saw was the Da Dou Shi who had followed him to Wutan City: He Qingfeng.

"Elder He!" Liu Yun greeted him.

"Young Master!" He Qingfeng bowed respectfully.

"There's no need to be so formal, Elder He. Unless something unexpected happens, we'll be spending a long time together. There's no need for all these formalities," Liu Yun said helplessly.

"Alright!" He Qingfeng thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

"Elder He, there's nothing much to do these next few days. When you have time, take a trip through the Monster Mountain Range. Find ten First-order Peak Magical Beasts and note down where they live. Once the auction ends ten days from now, I'll head to the Monster Mountain Range and use those ten Magical Beasts to practice actual combat," Liu Yun instructed.

"Alright!" He Qingfeng readily agreed.

Although there were many powerful Magical Beasts in the Monster Mountain Range, Tier 1 Magical Beasts all lived in the outer region. As a Nine-Star Great Dou Master, he was invincible there. Protecting Liu Yun from injury would not be a problem.

"Elder He, still, be more careful," Liu Yun reminded him before heading outside.

Today, he was going to the Xiao Family to meet Xiao Yan.