Xiao Yan, Don't Let Me Down!

Xiao Yan had no intention of attending the Mittal Auction House, but Xiao Chuan still had to go with Xiao Zhan.

Ya Fei said shyly, "Young Master, I still need to host the auction later. Could you let me leave first?"

"Then I'll let you off for now."

Xiao Chuan released Ya Fei. Her trembling body slowly pulled away, and she let out a long breath of relief.

Before long, Xiao Chuan and Ya Fei both arrived at the auction area.

When Xiao Zhan saw Xiao Chuan arrive, he raised his arm and waved at him.

"Father." Xiao Chuan walked over slowly beneath Everyone's gaze.

Everyone present knew that Xiao Chuan was already a Dou Wang Expert. After all, the Jia Lie Clan had been utterly destroyed not long ago.

"So this is Xiao Chuan? How old is he? He's already a Dou Wang?"

"With a genius like him, the Xiao Clan is bound to rise. This tiny Wutan City won't be able to hold them anymore!"

"If only our clan had a genius like that..."

Everyone discussed it fervently. They all envied Xiao Zhan and hated that they had not given birth to a son like Xiao Chuan.

Some people glanced at their own disappointing sons and immediately slapped them.

"Father, why did you hit me?"

Every old man gave the same answer: "The sight of you pisses me off!"

One auction item after another was sold, and soon it was time for the Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid that Xiao Yan had brought over.

"Chuan'er, will this Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid help Yan'er?" Though Xiao Zhan knew what it was for, he still asked Xiao Chuan.

Xiao Chuan shook his head. "I recently discovered that Younger Brother's cultivation has already reached the Fourth Stage Dou Qi."

"Yan'er's cultivation has improved?" Xiao Zhan was overjoyed. Xiao Yan's cultivation had always weighed heavily on his mind.

"Yes."

Xiao Chuan nodded. "This Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid is too weak. It won't do much for him. I'm also an alchemist. Some other day, I'll refine some pills for him and send them over."

"You're an alchemist too?" Xiao Zhan had received two pieces of good news in one day and could barely stop smiling. "May I ask what tier alchemist you are?"

"Tier 6."

"Tier 6?!" Xiao Zhan shot up from his seat in shock, then realized that his reaction had been a little excessive.

Xiao Chuan smiled. "Father, there's no need to be so surprised. Otherwise, you'll have many more occasions to be surprised in the future."

Xiao Zhan froze for a moment, unable to understand what Xiao Chuan meant. Still, it was good news. Their Xiao Clan had produced a Tier 6 Alchemist!

He knew how prestigious alchemists were. Compared with a Dou Wang Expert, a Tier 6 Alchemist held a far more honored status.

Even Dou Wang Experts sometimes had to be polite when they met a Tier 6 Alchemist.

As Xiao Chuan listened to Ya Fei's introduction, he learned that the Xuan Tier High Grade technique, the Wind Scroll Technique, was the finale of this auction.

Everyone's eyes lit up, but Xiao Chuan was dismissive. After all, the cultivation technique he practiced was also Xuan Tier High Grade.

Xiao Chuan stroked his chin in thought. Xiao Yan's progress is still too slow. As his brother, shouldn't I speed up Younger Brother's Cultivation Speed a little?

He knew where Xiao Yan's future opportunities were. If he waited for Xiao Yan to cultivate and break through, who knew how long it would take?

Xiao Chuan had long since run out of patience. He wished Xiao Yan could break through to Dou Zong immediately, so that he could become a Dou Di!

Younger Brother, I might as well help you claim your opportunities. Otherwise, when will you ever raise your realm?

Resting his chin on his hand, Xiao Chuan made up his mind. It would take Xiao Yan three years to reach the Misty Cloud Sect, and at that point, he would only be a Da Dou Shi. It was simply too difficult.

"Isn't it just Heavenly Flames? Your brother will go gather every last one for you, and I'll find all the materials you need to refine Heavenly Flame too."

The corners of Xiao Chuan's lips curled upward. Wasn't this just claiming opportunities ahead of time? With his current strength, he was more than capable.

After Ya Fei finished introducing the Wind Scroll Technique, she announced its price. "Wind Scroll Technique, starting bid: two hundred thousand Gold Coin!"

In tiny Wutan City, an Xuan Tier High Grade technique was already considered a top-tier cultivation technique. Their eyes were practically bulging as they desperately wished to possess it.

But at that moment, Xiao Zhan was the first to bid. "Two hundred and ten thousand Gold Coin!"

Two hundred thousand Gold Coin might not sound like much, but many people present could not afford it unless they belonged to a major clan like the Xiao Clan.

After Xiao Zhan made his bid, the entire auction house fell strangely silent. Every gaze landed on Xiao Chuan and Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Chuan was currently at the height of his fame, and he was a Dou Wang Expert. Who would dare bid against Xiao Zhan?!

The highest bidder might win, but could they guarantee that Xiao Chuan would not kill them and steal it afterward?

With Da Dou Shi as their highest level of strength, could they possibly withstand a Dou Wang?

What a joke.

The old man in yellow smiled. "If Clan Head Xiao likes it, I can buy it and give it to the Xiao Clan. I bid two hundred and twenty thousand!"

The moment he said that, many people cursed the old fox in their hearts. This fellow truly knew how to play his cards.

No one would dare compete with the Xiao Clan after this. Who would bid against him? He could buy it at the lowest price, save money, and curry favor with the Xiao Clan all at once. Why not?

Ya Fei had thought the technique would sell for two hundred and ten thousand, but she had not expected such a turn of events.

She cast a meaningful glance toward Xiao Chuan's seat.

When Xiao Chuan saw Ya Fei looking over, he smiled faintly and slipped his hand into his chest.

Ya Fei's cheeks immediately reddened, and she quickly turned her head away. Scenes from the lounge replayed in her mind.

This guy was too bad!!

At that moment, others began bidding as well, all declaring that they could buy it and give it to Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Zhan knew these people wanted to curry favor with the Xiao Clan, but things had reached a point where they were difficult to stop.

"I bid two hundred and fifty thousand!"

"I bid three hundred thousand!"

"I bid three hundred and twenty thousand!!"

Xiao Zhan had never felt so proud. It was all thanks to Xiao Chuan. Otherwise, none of those people would have wanted to curry favor with him.

"You've really done your father proud!"

Xiao Zhan stroked his beard and patted Xiao Chuan's shoulder. Watching them bid, he grinned so widely it nearly reached the back of his head.

Xiao Chuan stretched lazily. He felt that currying favor with them was only secondary. Their true purpose was that they feared ending up like the Jia Lie Clan.

In the end, Aoba Pa of the Aoba Clan won the Wind Scroll Technique for four hundred thousand Gold Coin, then immediately turned around and gave it to Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Chuan had originally wanted to kill Aoba Pa and let the Xiao Clan rule Wutan City, but then he felt that Wutan City was too small. They should go to a larger city.

For example, Jia Ma Holy City.

With Xiao Chuan's status, moving the Xiao Clan to Jia Ma Holy City would be effortless. It was only a matter of time now.

"Father, since he gave it to you, just accept it." Xiao Chuan glanced at the ingratiating Aoba Pa. He thought that he could make the man into a puppet for the Xiao Clan later. Once they left Wutan City, he could let him manage the Xiao Clan's businesses.

Controlling Aoba Pa would be far too easy. A little poison would make him obediently listen.

When Aoba Pa saw Xiao Zhan accept the Wind Scroll Technique, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. This meant that he and the Xiao Clan were on the same side.

Those who had missed the chance to curry favor sighed. They only hated that they could not come up with that many Gold Coin.

"Father, let's go back." Xiao Chuan stretched and glanced at Ya Fei's snow-white legs before finally turning to leave.

Xiao Zhan followed close behind.

Over the next month or so, Yao Lao refined Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid for Xiao Yan, and its effects were far better than before.

Previously, in just half a month, Xiao Yan's cultivation had risen from the Third Stage Dou Qi to the Fourth Stage Dou Qi.

But with so many high-year medicinal ingredients enhancing it, Xiao Yan advanced by two Minor Realms in a little over a month, reaching the Sixth Stage Dou Qi!

Meanwhile, because of Xiao Yan's improvement, Xiao Chuan's strength rose from Four Star Dou Wang to Six Star Dou King.

It seemed he had still underestimated Yao Lao's understanding of pills. The other party had once been a Tier 8 Alchemist Grandmaster. As long as he had high-year medicinal ingredients, he could absolutely bring out better medicinal effects.

That was why Xiao Yan could raise his cultivation so quickly.

"Still too slow. It seems I need to take action too."

Xiao Yan's cultivation had improved, putting Xiao Chuan in an excellent mood. The moment he stepped out of his room, a large group of Xiao Clan disciples surrounded him.

Xiao Chuan had not been home before, so those Xiao Clan disciples who wanted to curry favor with him had never found an opportunity.

When they saw Xiao Chuan suddenly appear, they gathered around. If they could receive guidance from a Dou Wang, they would surely gain tremendously.

"Cousin Xiao Chuan." Xiao Mei stood at the front of the crowd as the disciples behind her pressed forward.

Xiao Chuan sized up Xiao Mei. She looked decent enough, but she still seemed like a child. He preferred the fully grown type like Ya Fei.

He had no interest whatsoever in developing girls like Xiao Mei, especially since the censors would not allow it.

She was skinny as a bamboo pole. How could she compare to Ya Fei, with her curves and soft flesh in all the right places?

"Cousin, may I ask you some questions about cultivation?" Xiao Ning asked.

Xiao Chuan glanced at him, and Xiao Ning felt as if he had fallen into an ice pit. Terrified, he collapsed onto the ground.

"If I ever see you mocking my Younger Brother again, then even if you're a member of the Xiao Clan, I won't let you off."

Everyone abruptly moved away from Xiao Ning as though drawing a clear line between themselves and him.

"And you lot!" Xiao Chuan swept his gaze over Everyone. Those who had once mocked Xiao Yan all lowered their heads.

Xiao Mei had still been smiling, but when she heard those words, her heart suddenly sank. She had once been closest to Xiao Yan, yet now they were practically strangers.

"Alright, get lost!"

Xiao Chuan had no interest in teaching them, so he could only drive them away this way.

Not far away, Xiao Yan watched the scene with tears in his eyes. "Third Brother is too good to me!!"

"Your Third Brother is no ordinary person!" Yao Lao's voice came from the ring.

"How is he no ordinary person?"

Yao Lao answered, "You may not be able to sense it, but earlier, I thought your Third Brother was only a Three Star Dou Wang. Yet in the blink of an eye, he is now a Six Star Dou King."

"Really? Is it that easy to improve in the Dou Wang realm?" Xiao Yan asked incredulously.

Yao Chen was so annoyed that he laughed. "Easy? The higher one's realm, the harder it becomes to improve, let alone advancing three Minor Realms in just over two months."

This could no longer be described as mere talent. It was monstrous genius!!

"Then didn't I also advance three Minor Realms? Looks like I'm a genius too!" Xiao Yan deliberately joked.

Yao Lao smiled and shook his head. "Come to think of it, you two are quite fated. You advanced three Minor Realms, and your brother also advanced three Minor Realms."

"Now that Teacher puts it that way, it really is true. But at my speed, I can no longer catch up to Third Brother's pace." Xiao Yan sighed.

Yao Chen smiled. "Don't rush. I've found a path for you. Your achievements definitely won't be inferior to your brother's."

"What path?"

"I'll tell you when the time comes!"

Xiao Yan had merely been passing by, but he overheard Xiao Chuan's conversation with those people.

However, Xiao Yan did not know that Xiao Chuan had noticed him long ago. That was why he had said those things.

Xiao Chuan looked in the direction Xiao Zhan had left. "Xiao Yan, don't let me down!"