After Liu Xi called out a sky-high price of two million five hundred thousand, Ya Fei was already smiling brightly on the auction platform.
"Two million five hundred thousand, going once!"
"Two million five hundred thousand, going twice!"
"Two million five hundred thousand, going three times!"
"Congratulations, Mr. Liu Xi, on successfully winning Snowfall in the Human World, a Profound-tier High-grade Dou Technique!" Ya Fei's red lips curled slightly as her charming voice rang out once more.
With this Ice Attribute Profound-tier High-grade Dou Technique sold, the auction gradually drew to a close.
Ya Fei stood on the auction platform and looked around the venue. Her gentle, watery gaze suddenly settled on Xiao Tian, and she walked toward him with graceful steps.
"Sir, please come with me!"
Looking at Xiao Tian's face, Ya Fei giggled.
Ya Fei's beauty and figure could undoubtedly captivate any man. Her seductive air, in particular, made her appear even more alluring and enchanting.
If Xiao Tian hadn't been so steadfast, he would probably have been bewitched by Ya Fei's appearance. Even so, he couldn't help praising her inwardly: This woman is damn irresistible!
Xiao Tian smiled and nodded, then stood up and followed Ya Fei with Xun'er.
Back in the appraisal room, Ya Fei smiled sweetly and said, "Please have a seat. I'll be right back!"
With that, Ya Fei swayed her hips and walked gracefully toward the counter. After busying herself behind it for a while, she returned slowly with a pot of tea.
"Please wait a moment. The paperwork will be finished shortly!"
Ya Fei's brows arched as she gave them a bewitching smile, then set the teacups on the table and left.
Not long after Ya Fei left, she returned to the appraisal room with a card in hand. She passed it to Xiao Tian and said with a bright smile, "Sir, this is an exclusive VIP card. With it, you'll receive the highest level of VIP treatment at any auction house belonging to the Mittel Family. The tax charged by the auction house will also drop from five percent to one percent!"
"Oh?" Xiao Tian was momentarily taken aback. He looked at the card in her hand in surprise.
The card was about half a palm in size, entirely gold, and etched with intricate patterns. It looked extremely exquisite.
"Also, the Profound-tier High-grade Dou Technique sold for two million five hundred thousand. After deducting the one-percent tax, the rest is all here." As she spoke, Ya Fei extended her slender hand and passed Xiao Tian another card, this one purple.
Xiao Tian paused, then took the purple card and inspected it. After confirming everything was in order, he finally spoke:
"That's everything, then. We can leave now, right?"
"Of course!" Ya Fei nodded obediently, her smile radiant. "Take care on your way. I look forward to seeing you again!"
Looking at Ya Fei's beaming smile, so alluring it seemed capable of stealing souls, Xiao Tian couldn't help swallowing. Then he quickly pulled Xun'er out of the appraisal room.
After leaving the auction house, a look of surprise appeared on Xun'er's exquisite face. She asked Xiao Tian, "Brother Xiao Tian, that Ice Attribute Profound-tier High-grade Dou Technique was actually yours?"
Looking at Xun'er's pretty face, Xiao Tian smiled and nodded without elaborating.
Xun'er didn't ask any more questions, but there was now a hint of admiration in her gaze.
"Xun'er!"
Before long, Xiao Yan spotted Xun'er and Xiao Tian. He had been waiting at the auction house entrance and immediately went over to them.
Seeing that Xun'er was unharmed, Xiao Yan's worries finally eased completely. He then turned to Xiao Tian and said, "Brother, I saw Liu Xi just now. He was searching everywhere for Xun'er with several attendants!"
Xun'er blinked her beautiful eyes and asked curiously, "Liu Xi? Wasn't he the alchemist from the Gale Family? What does he want with me?"
Looking at Xun'er's innocent expression, Xiao Tian and Xiao Yan exchanged a glance, both of them smiling bitterly.
Liu Xi was a notorious lecher, lost in women day after day. He had ruined countless young women in Wutan City.
He had brought his attendants to search for Xun'er because he was coveting her beauty.
Xiao Tian wasn't worried, though. With him by Xun'er's side, no one could hurt her. Besides, experts were secretly protecting her as well.
"Well, if it isn't my goddess, Miss Xun'er! What a marvelous twist of fate. I was just thinking of bringing Miss Xun'er a grand gift, and now you've appeared right in front of me. It must be destiny!" A sudden voice rang out. A man in white slowly emerged, his face deathly pale, as if he were gravely ill. Three attendants followed behind him.
"Liu Xi, stay away from Xun'er!"
When Xiao Yan saw Liu Xi, his expression immediately turned cold. He glared at Liu Xi and shouted.
Liu Xi had helped the Gale Family make Rejuvenation Powder, stealing the Xiao Family's business. Now he was setting his sights on Xun'er as well. How could Xiao Yan not be furious?
In his heart, Xun'er was like a younger sister, and he would never allow another man to lay a finger on her.
Liu Xi ignored Xiao Yan's wary expression and kept his heated gaze fixed on Xun'er. Licking his dry lips, he said, "Miss Xun'er is indeed as beautiful and charming as the rumors say. To meet you today is a blessing Liu has earned over three lifetimes. This is an exceedingly rare Ice Attribute Profound-tier High-grade Dou Technique. I hope you'll accept it, Miss Xun'er!"
As he spoke, Liu Xi presented Xun'er with the scroll of Snowfall in the Human World, the Profound-tier High-grade Dou Technique he had won at the auction.
Watching this brazen display, Xiao Tian and Xun'er exchanged a glance. Both of them were momentarily stunned.
Liu Xi had spent two million five hundred thousand, flaunting his wealth to win the Profound-tier High-grade Dou Technique Xiao Tian had put up for auction, all just to curry favor with Xun'er?
At that moment, Xun'er was also dumbfounded by Liu Xi offering her the scroll.
Brother Xiao Tian just sold this Dou Technique at the auction, and now it's come right back to me. Why don't I accept it? Brother Xiao Tian can sell it again later, and it'll be another hefty sum! After hesitating for a moment, a mischievous thought crossed Xun'er's mind. She smiled sweetly and took the scroll from Liu Xi.
Seeing Xun'er's sweet expression, Liu Xi thought she had accepted his affection. The heat in his eyes intensified, and he could hardly wait to pounce on her, pull her into his arms, and lavish his affection on her.
Still, he managed to hold himself back and invited her with an ingratiating smile:
"I'm glad you like it, Miss Xun'er. I've prepared a banquet. I hope you'll do me the honor of joining me!"
As he spoke, an almost imperceptible glint flashed in Liu Xi's eyes. He had made thorough preparations for the banquet. As long as Xun'er agreed to come, he could easily drug her and make her pass out. Then she would be at his mercy.
However, upon hearing Liu Xi's invitation, Xun'er refused politely without even thinking, then handed the Profound-tier High-grade Dou Technique scroll to Xiao Tian.
"Brother Xiao Tian, Brother Xiao Yan, it's getting late. Let's head back!" Xun'er said softly.
Looking at Xun'er's charming, lovely appearance, Xiao Tian smiled and nodded. He cupped his hands to Liu Xi and said with a grin, "Thank you for your generosity, Mr. Liu Xi. If you have another opportunity like this, be sure to let us know!"
With that, the three of them turned and left happily.
After they had walked some distance, Xun'er covered her mouth and chuckled. "Brother Xiao Tian, I did pretty well, didn't I?"
Xiao Tian tapped the tip of Xun'er's delicate nose and said with a smile, "You little rascal. Since when did you get so clever?"
As he watched the three of them leave, Liu Xi's gloomy expression gave way to a sinister smile.
Everything had gone according to his calculations.
"Heh heh, Xiao Xun'er, you won't escape my grasp!" Liu Xi murmured, a vicious glint flashing in his eyes.
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