"Come in!"
Xu Yi didn't get up or use the storage device to open the door. He knew the other party had plenty of ways to open it.
Sure enough, with a ding, the Stone Gate swung open.
A middle-aged man in rich brocade, holding a folding fan, approached from a distance with his hands clasped in greeting. Before he spoke, a three-part smile already graced his face.
The one following behind him was none other than the drowsy old man who had earlier appraised Xu Yi's goods.
Just as Xu Yi had expected, others might not know he'd won the Wind element Talisman Paper, but the Tianxia Association was bound to know.
Xu Yi clasped his hands. "You're too kind. May I ask how I should address you?"
The old man smiled. "This is Steward Fang of our Tianxia Association's main branch. He outranks the president of our local branch. When he heard that you were selling mid-grade Spirit Stones and bringing honor to our association, he came especially to thank you."
"There's no need to thank me. Your association conducts fair business, and I've benefited greatly from it. I'm deeply grateful for your kindness; there's no need for thanks."
Xu Yi frowned slightly.
Steward Fang laughed heartily. "Old Su, why beat around the bush when we're among clear-eyed people? That only annoys folks. To be frank, I heard you bought Wind element Talisman Paper. I have something that's been waiting for a discerning owner. Would you be interested in buying it?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a green Spirit Stone appeared in his palm. The deeply etched wind patterns on it struck Xu Yi's heart like a heavy hammer.
A Wind element Spirit Stone? No, this was clearly the one from the auction. There were countless Spirit