P.S. The previous chapter got stuck in review for half the day, so the update came really late. You know how it is—Q2.
Whoosh!
As soon as those words were spoken, the entire auction hall fell silent!
One hundred thousand gold coins?
That was a hundred thousand gold coins! Even to Wutan City's major clans, that was an enormous fortune.
Besides, paying a hundred thousand gold coins for a second-tier magical beast's Wood Element Magic Crystal simply wasn't worth it to most people.
After all, an ordinary second-tier magical beast's magic crystal was worth no more than ten or twenty thousand at most. One hundred thousand gold coins was far beyond its actual value.
But there was no shortage of rich people in this world. If you couldn't afford it, someone else could.
The auction hall erupted, and everyone's gaze swung toward the source of the voice.
But all they saw was a tightly shut window. Still, a few sharp-eyed people recognized Xun'er's silhouette.
At that moment, Ya Fei stood on the high platform, a hint of delight on her alluring face. She smiled and said,
"One hundred thousand gold coins, going once. Does anyone have a higher bid?"
The auction hall was utterly silent. In everyone's eyes, one hundred thousand gold coins not only exceeded the value of this second-tier Wood Element Magic Crystal, but also surpassed the means of many people there. So they all chose to stay quiet.
In a secluded corner, Xiao Tian gazed at the window that had just opened, a faint smile on his face. That little girl really is a wealthy heiress...
Beside him, Xiao Yan clicked his tongue in astonishment. He had only just realized that the woman who had bid for the High-grade Wood Element Magic Crystal was Xun'er. But, thinking about it, she was incredibly rich—spending one hundred thousand gold coins on a second-tier Wood Element Magic Crystal was just too wasteful!
Not long after the bidding for the High-grade Wood Element Magic Crystal ended, the auction drew to a close and entered its intermission, with the final lots soon to be presented.
Taking advantage of the break, Xiao Tian thought it over and decided to put up for auction the Profound-tier High-grade Dou Technique he had received from a sign-in reward: Snowfall in the Human World. He had already mastered the technique himself, and its scroll was still sitting in his system storage. There was no use keeping it, so he might as well auction it off for gold coins.
With that in mind, Xiao Tian left the auction hall and went to the appraisal room at the Mittel Auction House.
When Xiao Tian slapped the scroll of the Profound-tier High-grade Dou Technique, Snowfall in the Human World, down on the table, the old man in the appraisal room froze for a moment. Then a look of intense shock spread across his face.
This was a Profound-tier High-grade Dou Technique—and an extremely rare Ice Attribute technique on the Dou Qi Continent.
Even Ya Fei, who had just arrived at the appraisal room, covered her red lips in astonishment when she learned that it was a rare Profound-tier High-grade Ice Attribute Dou Technique. Her beautiful eyes were filled with barely contained shock.
As the chief auctioneer of the Mittel Auction House, she knew all too well just how precious this Profound-tier High-grade Ice Attribute Dou Technique was!
Although she was shocked, Ya Fei didn't ask any questions. She simply gazed at Xiao Tian with sultry eyes, gave a soft laugh, then swayed out of the appraisal room.
Only after all the formalities were complete did Xiao Tian leave the appraisal room.
He went up to the auction hall's second floor, fixed his gaze on one of the rooms, and headed straight for it.
Creak—
When he pushed open the door, he saw Xun'er sitting in a chair, leisurely sipping tea.
When she saw Xiao Tian, Xun'er set down her teacup. A sweet smile that could make anyone swoon bloomed across her pretty face.
"Brother Xiao Tian!"
Xun'er called to him, her exquisite face tinged with tenderness.
"Xun'er!" Xiao Tian said with a smile as he walked over.
Looking at Xiao Tian, Xun'er smiled softly. "Brother Xiao Tian, you've come at just the right time. This High-grade Wood Element Magic Crystal is for you. I hope it can help!"
As she spoke, Xun'er handed Xiao Tian the box containing the High-grade Wood Element Magic Crystal.
This little girl is giving me another present... Xiao Tian gave a wry smile when he saw the High-grade Wood Element Magic Crystal before him.
In fact, ever since an incident many years ago in the Xiao Family's back courtyard, Xun'er's attitude toward him had gradually changed. Back then, some of the female clan members, including Xiao Mei, had secretly gossiped about Xun'er out of jealousy. Xiao Tian had stood up for her and ended up with two black eyes.
Over the years, Xun'er had looked after him with such careful thoughtfulness that Xiao Tian felt as though he owed her a great deal.
Now, looking at Xun'er's expectant, beautiful eyes, Xiao Tian had no choice but to accept the gift. He thought that he would take the black iron piece containing the hidden Earth-tier Dou Technique later. As for the High-grade Wood Element Magic Crystal, his younger cousin Xiao Yan might need it more.
"Everyone, next up is the highlight of today's auction!" At that moment, on the high platform at the front of the hall, Ya Fei lifted her jade-like hand and slowly opened a pitch-black box.
In an instant, an ancient-looking, icy-blue scroll came into view.
At the sight of it, everyone held their breath and stared at the scroll. It was as though they had all stopped breathing.
As everyone watched with tense excitement, Ya Fei gently unfurled the scroll with her slender hand. She swept her sultry gaze across the crowd, then covered her mouth with a soft laugh and announced,
"An Ice Attribute Profound-tier High-grade Dou Technique—Snowfall in the Human World!"
Boom!
Those words struck like a bolt from the blue, and the entire auction hall erupted!
A Profound-tier High-grade Dou Technique—and an extremely rare Ice Attribute one at that!
The auction hall instantly boiled over. Countless greedy, feverish gazes fixed on the scroll on the high platform.
"Holy crap, a Profound-tier High-grade Ice Attribute Dou Technique! We have to get it!"
"Damn it, anyone who tries to outbid me had better watch out!"
"Get lost! I don't care if I have to spend every last coin I own. I'm getting it today and giving it to my goddess!"
As the shouts grew more frenzied and excited, the once-quiet auction hall became incredibly noisy.
"Hehehe, it seems everyone here knows a good thing when they see one. In that case, the starting bid for this Ice Attribute Profound-tier High-grade Dou Technique is five hundred thousand!" Ya Fei covered her mouth with a coquettish laugh, her voice alluring.
As soon as she finished speaking, the entire hall fell silent. Many people stared wide-eyed at Ya Fei, their hearts pounding.
The starting bid was actually five hundred thousand gold coins!
But there were plenty of wealthy buyers in the hall. After a brief silence, the bidding resumed and climbed steadily. In the end, after a quarter of an incense stick had burned, this rare Ice Attribute Profound-tier High-grade Dou Technique sold for the highest single-lot price in the Mittel Auction House's history: one million eight hundred thousand!
Just as it seemed no one else would bid, Xiao Tian's lips curled into a smile in the private room. He suddenly raised a sign through the window and called out calmly,
"Two million!"
At that, the auction hall fell silent once more. Everyone looked toward the man at the window of the luxurious private room.
"Fuck, it's that good-for-nothing from the Xiao Family!"
Someone with sharp eyes recognized that familiar, somewhat lazy face and immediately flew into a rage.
Xiao Tian was broke. There was no way he could afford it. He was obviously just trying to drive the price up and make things harder for them.
Just as these people hesitated over whether to keep bidding, a man's weak voice suddenly came from another private room:
"Two million five hundred thousand!"
At the sound of that voice, the entire hall fell deathly silent. Not a single person continued bidding.
The one who had called out the sky-high bid of two million five hundred thousand was none other than Liu Xi, the alchemist who had just joined the Oba Family!
Ever since the Gale Family had been wiped out, Liu Xi had quickly switched sides and joined the Oba Family.
Inside the room, Oba Pa gritted his teeth and said, "Mr. Liu Xi, my Oba Family has gone all out to help you win this Dou Technique. Don't forget what you promised me!"
Liu Xi lay pale-faced on the bed, a lecherous gleam in his eyes. As he fondled the young woman in his arms, he gave a sinister laugh and said,
"Clan Leader Oba, rest assured. After I use this Profound-tier High-grade Ice Attribute Dou Technique to win Xiao Xun'er's affections, I'll refine Rejuvenation Powder for you for three years!"
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