Mittel Auction House Joins
"Yes, I need to take Ya Fei with me, considering that she was also raised and nurtured by you."
"I could have taken Ya Fei away directly, but out of humanitarian considerations and as compensation, I can give you two Dou Ling Pill, one Imperial Zenith Pill, and two Three-Pattern Green Spirit Pill."
The reason for such generous compensation is that it's essentially a buyout of Ya Fei, preventing them from using Ya Fei as a pretext to profit in the future.
Furthermore, pills are the least valuable thing to me. A mere Sixth Grade Pill —not to mention myself, Xiao Yan, as the designated alchemist, can have as many as he wants. Hehehe.
Mittel Tengshan stared blankly at the five Jade Bottle on the table, swallowing hard. He had been in charge of the Mittel Auction House for many years, but he had never faced so many popular pills on the market at once.
Despite his high position, he quickly composed himself and said with a smile, "This is too kind. It's truly a blessing for Ya Fei to have you by her side. There's no need for such elaborate formalities."
As he spoke, he went through all the pills on the table, and then quietly put them into his Storage Ring.
He himself knew Xiao Tian's plan, and I didn't want it to be either, but he gave too much.
Furthermore, the circumstances don't allow it to be rejected. Putting aside the fact that he has Dou Zong behind him, his own Dou Emperor has become someone else's, and Xiao Tianyi alone could wipe out his entire family.
"It's just in time that you've arrived, Young Friend Xiao Tian. I also have something I'd like to discuss with you."
Mittel Tengshan, touching the Storage Ring, smiled like a bright chrysanthemum and said happily.
They cultivated Ya Fei originally for the purpose of gaining family benefits, and the current gains have far exceeded that.
What is it?
Xiao Tian picked up his teacup and looked at him with a puzzled expression.
"Our family, after unanimous discussion, hopes to join your Free and Unfettered Hall's ranks. What do you think?"
Teng Shan's smile faded, and he looked at Xiao Tian with a serious expression.
He learned from Hai Lao that Xiao Tian's strength was backed by Dou Zong, or even someone stronger, who could absolutely dominate this Northwest Region. He also knew that the Auction House had reached its limit and was beginning its twilight years, especially since the Imperial Family would not allow it to continue developing.
To revive or even surpass Xiao Tian's glory, sacrifices must be made. After Xiao Tian won the Alchemist Convention, all the old men in the family unanimously agreed.
"Join my ranks? I'd love to. However, I must make it clear beforehand: joining means you must relinquish your claim to a family and submit to the Free and Unfettered Hall in everything."
Xiao Tian watched the two of them with great interest, a smile playing on his lips.
"That's natural, we can accept it."
After a lengthy discussion, the three of them finalized a series of details.
The specific details are as follows: Hai Lao is the Grand Elder of the Free and Unfettered Hall, and he manages the Free and Unfettered Hall in conjunction with the various Vice Hall Master.
Mittel Tengshan is Elder of the Hall of Elders, and both he and Mittel Tengshan are also Founding Elder of the Free and Unfettered Hall. The Auction House has been completely merged into the Free and Unfettered Hall, while the Mittel Family retains some autonomy and continues to manage the Auction House. Everything is under the control of the Free and Unfettered Hall.
Xiao Tian designed the Free and Unfettered Hall to be divided into inner and outer halls, with the Inner Hall being the core. The Mittel Family has the right to recommend outstanding descendants of the family to enter the Inner Hall for more comprehensive training.
"Welcome to the team. I guarantee that the profit distribution will be fair and reasonable."
"You won't regret the decision you made this time."
The three happily agreed on all matters to cooperate on, one of which was naturally the relocation of the entire Auction House and the Mittel Family, along with most of their core personnel, to the Black-Corner Region.
As for how to take them there, Xiao Tian planned to put them into the Free and Unfettered World.
Since obtaining the fixed Teleportation Gate, Xiao Tian has been using the Free and Unfettered World as the Inner Hall of the Free and Unfettered Hall.
He would also have better control over the entire force. In his current world, everything would be under his control, and even Dou Sheng would have to kneel before him.
This isn't Small World created by Dou Sheng; it's a system reward. Do you understand the value of a system?
After the three talked for a while, Xiao Tian tossed Hai Bo Dong a Jade Bottle and left Teng Shan's study.
"Teng Shan, your decision is brilliant. Xiao Tian an absolutely limitless future. He hasn't fully developed yet, so now is the best time to invest. I believe we can see even more brilliant development in the future."
Hai Bo Dong looked at Mittel Tengshan with an expression of admiration.
In this world where strength reigns supreme, sometimes the right choice is more important than hard work.
"Indeed, I see a glimmer of hope in him. It's time for our Mittel Family to step out of the Jia Ma Empire and look to a wider world."
A shrewd glint flashed in Mittel Tengshan's eyes as he smiled.
"Hai Lao, I'll go down now to arrange the subsequent relocation. I only have two days to make the arrangements."
"Well, I'll refine this Imperial Zenith Pill while I'm at it."
Before leaving, Xiao Tian gave him the Imperial Zenith Pill, which could raise his One-Star Realm.
(Here I'll assume that Hai Lao never took the Imperial Zenith Pill, since Sixth Grade Alchemist were even rarer in the Northwest Region decades ago.)
After leaving the study, Xiao Tian found Ya Fei and Fei Yan.
They are currently in Ya Fei's former office.
Xiao Tian pushed open the door and walked in, only to see the two of them looking at the information in their hands, which contained the items recently acquired by the Mittel Auction and its inventory.
Unfortunately, the medicinal materials needed for the Spirit Fusion Pill were not found on it.
Queen Medusa also looked troubled.
The medicinal materials needed for Sixth Grade Pill are extremely scarce in the Jia Ma Empire; they are practically impossible to come by.
"We still have time. Let's go check out the Alchemist Guild first. If that doesn't work, we can always try our luck in the Black-Corner Region. They have far more stuff there than the Jia Ma Empire."
Xiao Tian gently patted Queen Medusa's shoulder and whispered.
"Would you like to take some time to go back to the Serpent Clan for a visit?"
"No, I won't. The tribal chiefs and Elder will manage everything well while I'm gone. I've also promised to stay by your side. I, Queen Medusa, keep my word."
Queen Medusa gently shook her head, staring intently at Xiao Tian's smiling face, before finally lowering her head to continue reading the documents in her hands.
"Is everything taken care of?"
Ya Fei pulled Xiao Tian to sit in her seat and gently massaged his shoulders as she asked him questions.
"Yes, everything's done."
Xiao Tian briefly explained to them everything that had happened in the study earlier.
Ya Fei never expected that she would suddenly become the Mittel Family's boss.
Queen Medusa's eyes flashed with a hint of interest upon hearing this, but she quickly suppressed it, knowing that her relationship with him was not like that of Ya Fei.
Xiao Tian noticed the change in Queen Medusa's eyes, smiled slightly but didn't say anything. Instead, he looked at the documents on the table and found several ingredients for the Youth Preservation Pill, Xiao Tian immediately took.
Although the Youth Preservation Pill is only Fifth Grade, it is a deadly weapon for women.
I now have several sets of medicinal materials for refining the Youth Preservation Pill, so I can practice refining it myself later.
"Let's go check out the Alchemist Guild."
Xiao Tian stood up, put his hands behind his back, and walked towards the door.
Ya Fei Queen Medusa followed closely behind him.
The three of them made their way through the dense crowd to the entrance of the Alchemist Guild.
During this time, Xiao Tian and his two companions caused quite a stir. As the first place winner of the Alchemist Convention, along with Ya Fei and her companion, although their faces were veiled, their alluring figures—one seductive and fiery like a fairy, the other noble, aloof, and dangerous—attracted the attention of passersby.