Mitel Auction House

"Splash!"

"Drip..."

"Drip..."

Leaves drifted down from the sky, landing in the pool and sending ripples across its surface.

A figure stood in the pool. Pale arms slid along purple hair, while droplets fell from Xiao Yi Xian's face into the water with soft drips.

"Phew!"

Xiao Yi Xian looked at the delicate reflection in the water, and an almost imperceptible gentleness flashed through her eyes.

Looking at the body that had gradually taken shape, she still felt a faint sense of unfamiliarity despite having lived with it for so long.

She had not properly bathed these past few days. Now that she had reached the peak of five-star Dou Zhe, it was only right to relax a little.

Her purple hair spread through the water, creating quite a lovely scene of a beauty bathing...

"Splash!"

Xiao Yi Xian stepped out of the pool. The Dou Qi within her instantly evaporated the moisture from her body. After putting on a purple dress, she felt as though a faint fragrance was wafting from her entire body.

With the Sword Box most important to her strapped to her back, she headed outside. Her footsteps echoed continuously through the quiet forest.

Strands of sunlight shone through the leaves, specks of light falling over her graceful figure.

After leaving the rear mountain, Xiao Yi Xian took out the worn Bronze Mask and put it on. Xiao Yan was going to the auction house today, and he had invited her along.

Of course, the jealous Xiao Xun'er had been invited as well. She was going there specifically to see Ya Fei.

Ya Fei, who possessed an exceptional head for business and was one of the supporting characters known as the Golden Empress.

"Ya Fei," the chief auctioneer of the Mite'er Family's auction house, was seductive, charming, and breathtakingly beautiful. She possessed the remarkable ability to auction off even junk as if it were a top-tier treasure.

She always wore a smile and seemed easy to approach, but she was actually somewhat repulsed by men. Countless wealthy and powerful men had thrown fortunes at her, yet they could never obtain what they wanted from her.

She had a special fondness for Xiao Yan. With Hai Bodong's support, she had become the one in power within her family, and she had even been invited by Xiao Yan at the end.

As a transmigrator, how could she not go take a look?

Which transmigrator had not once wanted to kick Xiao Yan aside and whisk away Xiao Xun'er, Ya Fei, Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, and even Queen Medusa...

Now that she had come to this world, how could she not meet them?

There was even Xiao Ziyan of Jia Nan Academy, along with some beauties from the Central Continent...

Seeing beauties was a feast for the eyes...

But at the mention of "Queen Medusa," she could not help thinking of two formidable figures from her previous life.

First, the legendary scholar who rode ghosts...

Second, the legendary doctor who rode snakes...

Third, the legendary cultivator who even dared ride caterpillars...

Just as Xiao Yi Xian was thinking about those predecessors who had made enormous contributions to humanity, Xiao Yan approached with Xiao Xun'er.

"Sis, why are you so slow?"

Xiao Yan looked at the absent-minded Xiao Yi Xian, deeply puzzled.

This was not her previous life. There were no cosmetics or anything like that, so why was she still taking so long?

And what was with that battered mask?

Could there be some sort of trend here?

Xiao Yi Xian came back to her senses. A strange look flashed through her eyes as she looked at Xiao Yan before her. After all, he was one of those formidable figures too.

The sort of predecessor who had forced himself on someone and crossed the boundaries of species...

"Hm?"

Xiao Yan looked at Xiao Yi Xian and felt an indescribable sensation. What exactly was it?

"Xiao Yan, do you like snakes?"

Xiao Yi Xian looked at Xiao Yan and asked in confusion.

"Snakes?"

Xiao Yan looked at the strange Xiao Yi Xian, equally puzzled. Still, he thought about it before saying, "They're alright, I guess."

"Just as I thought!" Xiao Yi Xian's heart skipped a beat when she heard his answer. She did not even know how to mock this in her heart.

If Xiao Yan knew that Xiao Yi Xian's question about snakes was actually her subconscious way of asking, Do you fuck snakes?

If Xiao Yan knew that, he would definitely deny it outright and never admit that he was a predecessor who had crossed species.

Beside them, Xiao Xun'er made a face at Xiao Yi Xian, then hugged Xiao Yan's arm and said with a giggle, "Brother Xiao Yan, let's hurry to the auction house!"

"Mm!"

Xiao Yan nodded and led the way toward the auction house.

As Xiao Yi Xian followed behind, Medicine Elder's voice sounded in her mind. "Why are you so slow, girl?"

Using her meager soul power, Xiao Yi Xian transmitted back, "I took a bath, so I was delayed a little."

"Oh?"

Medicine Elder's voice entered Xiao Yi Xian's mind. For some reason, it made her picture Medicine Elder wearing a smug, lecherous grin.

After all, in the original story, Medicine Elder had suggested that Xiao Yan take advantage of the unconscious Yun Yun.

Xiao Xun'er smiled at Xiao Yan and said, "Brother Xiao Yan, do you know why the Mitel Auction House is treated so respectfully by the three great families?"

"Why?" He truly did not know. Ever since his cultivation had regressed over the past few years, he had rarely gone outside and knew even less about what was happening beyond the Xiao Family.

Xiao Xun'er glanced proudly at Xiao Yi Xian behind her and said with a smile, "The Mitel Auction House is the largest auction venue in Wu Tan City, and it belongs to the wealthiest family in the Jia Ma Empire: the Mite'er Family."

Within the Jia Ma Empire, when it came to wealth, the Mite'er Family was undoubtedly second to none.

The Mite'er Family had a long history and had developed within the Jia Ma Empire for hundreds of years. Their connections were incredibly complex, and according to certain rumors, this obscenely wealthy family even seemed to have ties to the Jia Ma Empire's imperial family.

Within the empire, the Mite'er Family, the Nalan Family, and the Mu Family were known as the Jia Ma Empire's three great giants. The three families had influence in the empire's business world, military, and many other fields. Their power could not be underestimated.

Therefore, with the Mite'er Family's formidable backing, no one dared set their sights on the auction house, no matter how tempting its profits were."

After Xiao Xun'er finished speaking, she had expected to see a look of realization in Xiao Yi Xian's eyes. Instead, she found the same calm, unfathomable expression as always.

Xiao Xun'er's delicate brows furrowed slightly. She had already investigated Xiao Yi Xian and learned that she was merely a little physician from Green Mountain Town, though she did not know why she had left it.

But why was she not the least bit shocked by what she had heard?

Was she really just some country girl?

Xiao Yi Xian looked at Xiao Xun'er. She understood her intentions, but Xiao Xun'er was completely mistaken. She truly was not the original Xiao Yi Xian.

She knew far more than Xiao Xun'er did...

Looking at the enormous venue at the end of the street, Xiao Yi Xian was also curious about Ya Fei's appearance. Under the vigilant gazes of several fully armed guards at the entrance, the three of them walked straight inside without stopping.

The moment they entered the building, the scorching heat seemed to be stripped away from their bodies. The coolness gave them a strange feeling of being in two entirely different worlds inside and out.

After sweeping their gazes over the spacious, resplendent hall, they followed a female attendant into the auction currently underway.

The moment they entered, the bright surroundings dimmed. Waves of noise surged into their ears from every direction, making the quiet-loving Xiao Yi Xian frown.

The auction house was enormous and could easily hold hundreds or even thousands of people. Countless people were discussing things eagerly. Xiao Yi Xian, Xiao Yan, and Xiao Xun'er all disliked the atmosphere, so they quickly made their way to a private room.

At this moment, the hall was packed with people. Even the various private rooms held the Xiao Family's clan leader and elders, while the leaders of the other two great families had arrived as well.

Just then, the sound of high heels echoed out. Tap, tap.

A figure dressed in red gradually emerged. In an instant, the entire venue fell silent. Even the silver needle that accidentally slipped from Xiao Yi Xian's hand and hit the floor could be heard clearly...