The Mysterious Ice-Attribute Dou Emperor

After bidding for the Thunder Bat Sky Wings, Xiao Yuan's subsequent auctions of some Tier 4 Pill, Xuan-level Cultivation Methods and Combat Skills also caused quite a stir, and the transaction prices made him quite satisfied.

However, as time passed, Xiao Yuan grew somewhat bored and shrunk back into his seat, losing interest.

"Hehe, the items to be auctioned next are a bit strange, because even we don't know what their purpose is. However, after careful examination by our auction house, it seems to be some kind of unknown treasure map."

The white-haired auctioneer bent down and took out a silver tray. Then, he carefully lifted the brocade cloth on the tray, and immediately, a tattered old piece of cloth appeared in everyone's sight.

"Hoo!" Upon seeing the tattered piece of cloth, the auction hall was silent for a moment before erupting into a chorus of boos.

Hearing the disdainful hisses, the white-haired auctioneer's smile became somewhat awkward. After their examination, they determined the ancient cloth was likely a map, as evidenced by the route markings. However, aside from that, they hadn't gained much. After glancing at the ancient cloth out of the corner of his eye, the auctioneer picked it up with two fingers, holding it horizontally in everyone's view. Pointing to a pattern only half-hidden at the edge, he chuckled, "If I'm not mistaken, this map is quite old. Although we don't know what it hides, ancient artifacts are never ordinary, are they? People always have to gamble. If someone gets the complete map, with a bit of luck, perhaps what it hides will cause a sensation throughout the entire continent."

Most people scoffed at his words.

Of course, not everyone was like this; at least, Xiao Yan's eyes widened suddenly.

Xiao Yuan naturally recognized that this was the incomplete map of the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, but his face was filled with a bored expression.

It seemed to be saying that a mere fragment of a map was not worth his time.

Of course, no one could see his expression because the white veil around his Veiled Hat concealed his face.

On the Crystal Stage, the white-haired auctioneer was enthusiastically describing how mysterious the ancient, tattered piece of cloth was. In short, he was trying his best to increase the value of the ancient cloth, but unfortunately, it didn't seem to be very effective. As he patiently introduced it, some people in the room began to get impatient, and some hot-tempered people even cursed out loud.

Hearing that there was still no enthusiastic response from below, the white-haired auctioneer could only shake his head helplessly, swallow a mouthful of saliva to moisten his dry throat, and said with a wry smile, "According to the settings, the starting price for this tattered piece of cloth is 100,000 Gold Coins. Now, let the auction begin."

As the white-haired auctioneer's voice faded, the huge auction hall fell silent. Some people looked at the stage as if they were looking at an idiot. Who would spend 100,000 Gold Coins to buy a tattered map whose authenticity was unknown? And even if they had money, they wouldn't waste it like this, would they?

Xiao Yuan remained silent, observing the situation until nearly five minutes later, when Xiao Yan made a bid before the incomplete map failed to sell, prompting Fan Ling to follow suit. Only then did Xiao Yuan leisurely sit up and lazily announce, "150,000."

Upon hearing someone make a counter-offer, Fan Ling instinctively prepared to bid again, but upon seeing that it was that damned White Skirt Woman making the offer, he immediately calmed down, glanced at her, and then turned his gaze to Xiao Yan was dressed in black robes.

These two unfathomable individuals had gotten ahead of him in the auction. Could it be that their sudden price cut was a ploy to make him a victim again? With growing suspicion, Fan Ling decided to turn the tables and raise the price for them instead.

Then Fan Ling shouted, "Two hundred thousand!"

"Tsk, then congratulations to the Young Sect Master for winning the treasure map!"

Xiao Yuan nonchalantly shrank back into his seat, his cool voice carrying a hint of mockery.

Upon hearing this, Fan Ling's face suddenly darkened, and then his gaze turned to Xiao Yan.

"Young Sect Master is indeed generous! Spending 200,000 to buy such a piece of junk."

The man in the black robe let out a mocking laugh, cupped his hands in greeting, and said...

"Smack!"

Upon hearing this, Fan Ling slammed his hand on his seat and stood up abruptly.

But this was the territory of the Eight Gates, so he couldn't really make a move on the spot. He took several deep breaths and finally managed to calm himself down before sitting back down.

But the gazes directed at him from all around, as if he were an idiot or a madman, made the veins on his forehead bulge and throb. His originally pale face regained some color in his eyes, making him look much healthier.

"Hehe, Young Sect Master Fan Ling has offered 200,000 Gold Coins to bid for this map. Is there anyone else bidding?" The auctioneer asked with a smile, but no one answered him. So he quickly brought down the auction hammer.

The auction proceeded slowly amidst the anticipation of countless people. After the mysterious and tattered picture, several more items appeared that enlivened the atmosphere. Coincidentally, the climax created by Xiao Yan's Three-Striped Green Spirit Pill was the most outstanding.

As the top-tier Qing Ling Pill, even in the Black-Corner Region, very few people have ever seen the true three-pattern Pill Pattern. After all, the conditions for refining it with three different flames are quite demanding. Therefore, when the Three-Striped Green Spirit Pill appeared, even the powerful forces in the Black-Corner Region such as the Blood Sect, Heavenly Serpent Mansion, and Black Skeleton Tomb showed expressions of astonishment.

As for the final winner of the "Three-Striped Green Spirit Pill," it was no longer the wealthy and powerful Young Sect Master the Blood Sect, but a person from the Heavenly Serpent Mansion. The Elder Qing directly offered a sky-high price of 1.5 million, which made the entire audience gasp in amazement at the woman's boldness.

Fan Ling, who was bidding against him, became increasingly angry.

If he hadn't been tricked by the man in black robes and the White Skirt Woman, he wouldn't have had to give up bidding due to insufficient funds! Soon, the auction was nearing its end, and the truly heavyweight items were about to be auctioned!

"Three Thousand Lightning Movement, movement technique Dou Technique, level: Earth Rank Low Level".

The auctioneer's soft voice instantly silenced the noisy auction. Countless crimson eyes turned sharply to the silver scroll on the Crystal Stage, and rapid breathing filled the air like bellows.

"Three Thousand Lightning Movement" did not have an initial reserve price, but the moment the auctioneer's gavel fell, the price suddenly soared to two million! Xiao Yuan also joined in the fun and bid several times, but after the price exceeded five million, he had to stop.

There's no way around it; compared to these powerful forces, my assets are simply insignificant.

How about we plunder the Blood Sect?

Xiao Yuan couldn't help but think.

As a renowned power in the Black-Corner Region, the Blood Sect's assets must be considerable. If I could seize them for myself, I wouldn't have to worry about resources for a long time to come.

Just as Xiao Yuan was secretly plotting in his heart, the price of the Three Thousand Lightning Movement had soared to eight million two hundred and seventy thousand. This huge sum of money was equivalent to several years' total income of the Mittel Family. Even in the Black-Corner Region, it was unlikely that any force could take it out so casually without a care!

At this price point, some weaker forces finally began to give up. With this continuous price elimination, ten minutes later, the gray-robed middle-aged man from the Black Skeleton Tomb faction finally announced a sky-high price of 10.2 million, which shocked the entire auction house into silence.

Of course, you might be able to buy this, but you might not be able to take it with you.

After silently mourning for the people of Black Skeleton Tomb for a while, Xiao Yuan raised his head and looked at the auctioneer, whose expression had become solemn, his eyes narrowing.

The real trump card is coming! It's the Yin-Yang Mysterious Dragon Pill, refined by his "good senior brother," the Medicine Emperor Han Feng! However, this pill has nothing to do with him. It's better to take the auction item now and make some preparations in advance.

Walking slowly out of the auction house, Xiao Yuan went straight to the main hall, called over a maid, explained his purpose, and was then respectfully invited inside.

"Distinguished guest, please wait a moment. The auction will be over soon. The person in charge will then help you clear out the auctioned items."

The maid placed a cup of warm tea on the table next to Xiao Yuan, then smiled and left.

Nodding slightly, Xiao Yuan froze the liquid in the teacup into ice cubes, then held them in his hands and played with them, showing no intention of drinking them.

In this Black-Corner Region, it's never a bad thing to be cautious, especially in an auction venue that seems fair but is actually incredibly shady.

After a long while, several footsteps suddenly entered the hall from afar. Xiao Yan's fingers gradually stopped, and he opened his eyes, looking at the door that had been pushed open. There, a somewhat short and thin old man was leading two maids and the extremely mature-looking girl that Xiao Yuan had sent, walking in with a smile.

"Hehe, you must be the one who auctioned off so many Dou Technique and pills? I'm in charge here, just call me Steward Hu." Seeing Xiao Yuan in a white dress and Veiled Hat, the old man stepped forward and said with a smile.

"Hmm." Xiao Yuan nodded slightly and said softly, "Steward Hu, is the auction over?"

"Hehe, it's a perfect ending." Steward Hu nodded with a smile, his gaze sweeping over Xiao Yuan without leaving a trace, but he couldn't find anything. So he waved his hand, and a maid behind him quickly brought over a silver tray. On the tray was a Purple-Gold Card with seven different colored ripples drawn on it.

The Seven-Pattern Purple-Gold Card is something that only experts at the Dou Wang or above are qualified to obtain and carry in the Dou Qi Douqi Continent. Since the Dou Ling level appraiser failed to see through Xiao Yuan's strength, and since Xiao Yuan consigned some valuable items for auction, he was naturally treated as Dou Wang expert.

"Your Dou Wang, the total auction price for the various Dou Technique, cultivation methods, and pills you consigned is 5.5 million. After deducting the 10% auction fee, you will have 4.95 million left." Steward Hu's eyes narrowed to slits as he smiled and said, "The auction of this girl, Qing Ning, cost 130,000. So your final reward is 4.82 million. The money is all in this Purple-Gold Card. As for this girl, from now on, she is your private property."

As soon as he finished speaking, the maid bowed and held up the tray with both hands, presenting the Seven-Pattern Purple-Gold Card to Xiao Yuan. The girl called Qing Ning was then led to Xiao Yuan's side by another maid.

"What an outrageous handling fee!"

Upon hearing the full 10% handling fee, Xiao Yuan frowned slightly, somewhat displeased. However, he still casually picked up the Seven-Pattern Purple-Gold Card, then flipped his hand, took out his own Seven-Pattern Purple-Gold Card, and transferred all 4.82 million to his own card.

"I only need one card. The little girl's name is Qing Ning, right? We seem to have some connection. Let's go."

Xiao Yuan casually tossed the Seven-Pattern Purple-Gold Card back onto the tray, then reached out and grabbed Qing Ning, whose eyes still gleamed with fear, and walked outside.

"It's actually Dou Huang expert!" Steward Hu was shocked when he saw the Seven-Pattern Purple-Gold Card that Xiao Yuan put away. With his eyesight, he could naturally tell that the Seven-Pattern Purple-Gold Card in Xiao Yuan's hand was definitely the power activated by a genuine Dou Huang expert.

"I wonder if Your Excellency Dou Emperor, would be so kind as to stay? My sect leader is very interested in you and wishes to cooperate with you."

Immediately afterward, Steward Hu hurriedly said.

"No need, I have some things to take care of, so I'll take my leave now."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan remained unmoved and, without turning his head, led the girl out of the auction house.

Standing in the hall, Steward Hu squinted at the white-clad figure disappearing from sight, his brows furrowed slightly.

"What? You figured out who he is?"

A soft voice suddenly rang out in the hall. Steward Hu turned around and saw a burly middle-aged man sitting in the chair that Xiao Yuan had previously been in. With the appearance of this man, the atmosphere in the hall seemed to suddenly become oppressive, causing Steward Hu to bend over considerably.

"Sect Master." Upon seeing the middle-aged man with slightly Black-Corner Region and beard, Steward Hu hurriedly said respectfully, "This subordinate is incompetent and could not discern his identity. However, this person is very likely a powerful figure from the mainland. After all, I am quite familiar with the Dou Huang expert in the Black Corner Region and the surrounding areas. Yet, I still have no clue about this mysterious woman. But judging from the ice in the teacup, this person is most likely a Dou Huang expert with Ice Attribute. Her exact strength is difficult to estimate, and she is probably not much different from you, Sect Master!"

The middle-aged man nodded upon hearing this, then said with a hint of helplessness, "I think her identity is probably not simple. Judging from her voice and mannerisms, she should be no more than twenty years old. For someone her age to have such strength, her background is probably quite impressive. Let the people we prepared earlier withdraw. What's the difference between following a Dou Emperor and courting death?"

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, Steward Hu quickly responded.