A Tiny Xiao Clan Gathers Three Ancient Clans

"So that was it."

A look of realization flashed through Ya Fei's eyes. Smiling, she took out a list from her Storage Ring and handed it to Xiao Ting.

"Young Master Xiao Ting, as a holder of a Purple-Gold Card, this is one of your entitled privileges."

"Other than a few items whose sellers specifically requested auctioning, you may request to purchase most items in advance at a fixed price."

Xiao Ting accepted the list and scanned the name and notes for every item.

If something was not rare enough to draw bids, it would not be auctioned. Naturally, rare items were few in number, so auction houses often held auctions only after long intervals. Before each auction, they sent invitations or notices to those they deemed qualified and wealthy enough.

It did not take him long to finish reading it all. Xiao Ting said, "I want this Glazed Fire Hairpin, crafted by a renowned master and equipped with Storage Ring functionality, this Mechanism Secret Box that may be related to a Dou Ling, and that Century-old Lightning Attracting Wood. I'll buy them in advance."

He was somewhat surprised as well. He had unexpectedly come across Century-old Lightning Attracting Wood, which would be perfect for assisting his cultivation of the Thunder Flame Treasure Mirror.

The Glazed Fire Hairpin was naturally meant for Xun'er. Knowing exactly what he intended, she did not refuse.

Why should she refuse something Brother Xiao Ting gave her?

She would accept it all, treasure it carefully, and return even more in the future.

"The price for all three items will not be low." Ya Fei was deeply surprised.

Even if Xiao Ting had displayed the talent and strength of a one-star Dou Zhe at fifteen, ensuring he would receive the Xiao Clan's focused cultivation, the resources he could call upon would not even be enough to buy one of these items.

"Auction this item through the Miteer Auction House. Deduct the money for those three items from its proceeds." Xiao Ting handed Ya Fei a scroll.

Ya Fei opened a quarter of the scroll. To read any further, one had to inject Dou Qi into it, and after it had been read once, the words on it would disappear.

[Fire Blowing Palm, low Xuan Tier Dou Technique. It can release Dou Qi to create powerful, focused wind force.]

What Xiao Ting had taken out was precisely the Fire Blowing Palm Yao Lao had given Xiao Yan to use alongside the Suction Palm, increasing the Dou Technique's power.

Xiao Yan had given him this Dou Technique several months ago. His comprehension was apparently excellent, and he had long since mastered it completely. He could now record the cultivation method onto a blank transmission scroll again.

A low Xuan Tier Dou Technique was enough to spark a scramble among countless lower-level Dou Zhes and Dou Shis. Even great clans with Da Dou Shis in command would take it seriously.

Yet in the eyes of someone like Yao Lao, it was utterly unworthy of notice, since he had only brought it out after Xiao Yan obtained the Suction Palm, treating it as a combined technique.

Not long afterward, Yao Lao had passed Eight Extremities Collapse on to Xiao Yan. This combined technique had not been used many times.

But in Wutan City, it counted as a rare and valuable treasure.

"Little Friend Xiao Ting, are you truly auctioning this?" The smile on Ya Fei's face gained a measure of sincerity and heartfelt warmth.

"Yes, I need some gold coins." Xiao Ting nodded slightly, then chuckled. "I came here today with Brother Yan's guest card. I trust Miss Ya Fei will not mind giving me one as well."

"Of course." Ya Fei thought, You're my little god of wealth, and a young genius worth investing in.

Before long, Ya Fei had someone bring the three items over and handed them all to Xiao Ting.

"The latest auction is scheduled for the day after tomorrow. The Fire Blowing Palm will be the finale item. Would Young Master Xiao Ting like to come and enjoy the excitement?" Ya Fei escorted Xiao Ting and Xun'er to the entrance.

"We'll see. If I need money urgently by then, I'll come." Xiao Ting did not agree immediately.

"Whether Young Master Xiao Ting comes or not, I'll reserve a VIP private room for you." Ya Fei was exceptionally enthusiastic. "You may invite Little Brother Xiao Yan to come along as well."

"I'll pass the message on to my cousin." Xiao Ting nodded slightly and left with Xun'er.

Ya Fei watched the two leave, inwardly puzzled. "Could it be that he knows what is inside that mechanism box, or has another method of opening it?"

If she had been facing Xiao Yan, she would have wanted to probe a little and satisfy her curiosity.

But Xiao Ting seemed mature and steady beyond his years, unlike Xiao Yan. With a girl like Xun'er at his side, one blessed with both talent and beauty, Ya Fei did not want to waste her feelings or time.

She had already earned the money for the auction items. The secret behind them did not require her attention.

"Xun'er, this is for you." Xiao Ting handed the Glazed Fire Hairpin to Xun'er. "My abilities are limited right now, so I can only give you little trinkets like this. Once I'm strong enough, I'll make a hairpin from Heavenly Flames for you to wear."

"Then Xun'er will wait for the Heavenly Flame hairpin Brother Xiao Ting makes with his own hands." Xun'er did not question him. She was filled only with anticipation, smiling as she leaned her head toward him. "Brother Xiao Ting, put it on for me."

Xiao Ting did not refuse. He placed the hairpin in Xun'er's hair and even helped smooth her locks.

The two laughed and chatted as they returned to the Xiao Clan. During that time, Xun'er did not ask out of curiosity what secret lay within the mechanism box from the Dou Ling Tomb.

"Next comes the moment to witness this fortuitous opportunity."

After bidding Xun'er farewell and returning to his small courtyard, Xiao Ting took out the mechanism box, preparing to retrieve the Dou Shi Pill inside.

Before taking action, however, he decided to first record what he had seen and heard today in the Notes.

[The disturbance from my breakthrough to Dou Shi was sensed by Yao Lao, and my cousin came clean with me.]

[When my cousin was badmouthing Xun'er behind her back, he had no idea she was outside the courtyard.]

[Xun'er's arrival made me think my cousin would postpone coming clean.]

[The outcome was beyond my expectations. Yao Lao appeared before Xun'er and me, calling himself "Yao Lao."]

[When I heard Xun'er ask, "Senior, which Yao is it?" and Yao Lao pretended to be profound as he answered, "Both and neither, just as Little Friend does not bear the surname Xiao," I nearly burst out laughing. They are both acting masters.]

The women with the Notebook Copy: "..."

Compared to those two, your acting skills are no weaker.

"And you have the nerve to talk about me." Xun'er held the Glazed Fire Hairpin, liking it more the longer she looked at it. Covering her mouth, she chuckled. "The best actor is Brother Xiao Ting himself."

[A thousand years ago, the Eight Ancient Clans that still existed on the Dou Qi Continent were the Xiao, Hun, Gu, Yan, Lei, Yao, Shi, and Spirit Clans.]

[The Xiao Tribe's Dou Di bloodline has now completely withered, leaving behind the fallen Xiao Clan, whose strongest member is merely a Da Dou Shi.]

[The Yao Clan is also declining. Yao Lao, whose original name is Yao Chen, was framed, plotted against, and expelled from the clan.]

[The Gu Clan is openly the strongest ancient clan, and Xun'er is the daughter of the Gu Clan's patriarch.]

[Within the tiny Xiao Clan, members of three Ancient Clans have appeared at once.]

[And they are clansmen who will become Dou Dis in the future.]

[This truly is a historic moment worth recording.]

[Now that I have joined them, becoming a Dou Di at the very least does not seem excessive.]

Yun Yun: If I join them, could I become a generation's Yun Tian Di?

Queen Medusa: Boring. If this queen were to join... forget I said anything.

[Yao Lao should have noticed something about Xun'er's identity. For now, I do not wish to expose their identities, lest everyone become restrained and awkward around one another.]

[To show his sincerity, Yao Lao gave me the low Earth Tier cultivation method Earth Flame Art, the high Xuan Tier cultivation method Mystic Thunder Scripture, and the mid Xuan Tier Dou Technique Bagua Lightning Chasing Steps... Barely acceptable.]

The women with the copies: "..."

If you think they are barely acceptable, you can give them to us.