Don't Choose Wrong Next Time

Early morning, the sun rose.

"Father?" Xiao Yu, who was just about to head out, saw Xiao Zhan walking over with a worried expression.

"Yu'er, there is some news I must tell you." Xiao Zhan's face was heavy with gravity.

Xiao Yu looked at him.

Xiao Zhan said, "Yesterday, someone from the Xiao Clan saw Jia Lie Nu leave Wutan City. He just returned a moment ago, and there is someone with him wearing the robes of an alchemist. It is likely the teacher of that Liu Xi."

"I understand, Father." Upon hearing this, Xiao Yu's expression did not change much.

In his memory, this teacher of Liu Xi had appeared after Xiao Yan returned from the Misty Cloud Sect for the first time, at which point his strength was that of a six-star Dou Grandmaster.

In Wutan City, a single Dou Grandmaster was enough to prop up an entire clan.

However, Xiao Yu did not hold him in high regard.

To be precise, in front of Yao Lao, such a character was nothing but a fart.

Seeing his son remain calm, Xiao Zhan also settled down, then asked curiously, "Yu'er, where are you heading so early in the morning?"

"Mittal Auction House." Xiao Yu replied with a smile, waved his hand, and walked past Xiao Zhan.

On the other side.

The Jia Lie Clan.

"Teacher, I want revenge!" On the bed, after consuming a medicinal pill, Liu Xi's complexion gradually improved, and his voice carried more strength.

Beside his bed sat a man wearing alchemist robes, his face appearing to be around fifty years old.

"Rest well. For a mere Xiao Clan to dare lay a hand on my disciple, I will certainly make their entire clan kneel and beg you for forgiveness." The third-grade alchemist said with a cold, stern expression.

He then rose and left the room.

Standing outside the door was the head of the Jia Lie Clan, Jia Lie Bi.

"Master Liu." Seeing the alchemist, Jia Lie Bi bowed respectfully, his face showing apology, "It is our fault for failing to fulfill our duty to protect Master Liu."

This Master Liu kept a sullen face, walking toward the front hall with his hands behind his back, saying, "Clan Head Jia Lie, tell me about the situation with the Xiao Clan."

"Yes, Master Liu..." Jia Lie Bi followed by his side, explaining in detail.

By the time they reached the front hall, this Master Liu already had a general understanding.

"A sixteen-year-old nine-star Dou Practitioner, tsk tsk, I never expected such a genius to be born in a tiny place like Wutan City." Sitting in a chair, he took a slight breath.

Jia Lie Bi stood to the side, stealing a glance at him, thinking to himself that he surely wouldn't be scared off now, would he?

However, the next second, the third-grade alchemist said in a chilling tone, "We must cut the weeds and dig up the roots, otherwise there will be endless trouble!"

Jia Lie Bi's eyes brightened, and he quickly said, "Master Liu, is there anything I can do for you? As long as the Xiao Clan can be wiped out, the entire Jia Lie Clan is at your disposal."

"No rush. Killing them directly would be too boring; I want to make them feel despair little by little." Master Liu waved his hand, "Jia Lie Bi, the Xiao Clan's medicinal herbs all come from the Mittal Auction House. Is this information accurate?"

"Accurate, accurate. It is absolutely true." Jia Lie Bi was confused, but he responded quickly.

Master Liu immediately said, "Very good. I will first cut off their Xiao Clan's source of herbs, then refine pills to snatch away all the business in their Xiao Clan's market. I want to make them feel despair!"

Having said this, he rose and walked outside.

Jia Lie Bi watched the other's back disappear outside the door. Once he regained his senses, he said with some astonishment, "Are alchemists always this strange? Wouldn't it be better to just strike directly?"

Hearing that Xiao Yu had arrived at the auction house, Ya Fei ran over quickly to receive him.

She didn't know why, but she felt quite expectant about meeting Xiao Yu, even though every time, this little guy's eyes seemed like they wanted to stick to her body.

But a woman adorns herself for those who appreciate her.

What's more, Xiao Yu was also very handsome.

Being watched by a good-looking person is called appreciation; being stared at by an ugly person is called...

"Young Master Xiao Yu, what brings you here today?" Ya Fei's red lips parted, her voice soft and charming.

Xiao Yu quickly stated his request.

After listening, Ya Fei was slightly stunned, asking in surprise, "Young Master Xiao Yu, is this your intention, or the intention of your Xiao Clan?"

For the Mittal Auction House to supply all medicinal herbs in Wutan City exclusively to the Xiao Clan—the implications of this were massive.

Simply put, with the advantage of the Xiao Clan having an alchemist, the entire market for healing medicine in Wutan City would belong solely to the Xiao Clan in the future.

The Jia Lie Clan and the other, the Aoba Clan, would never agree to this easily.

Unless the Xiao Clan did not need to consider the opinions of the two clans.

Ya Fei did not dare to make such a decision lightly; one misstep, and it might make the situation for this branch in Wutan City quite awkward.

"It is my intention, and it is the intention of the Xiao Clan." Xiao Yu said indifferently, "I might as well tell you: in the future, there will only be one clan in Wutan City, and that is the Xiao Clan!"

Ya Fei covered her mouth and laughed softly, "Young Master Xiao Yu, are you certain you have the capability for this?"

Xiao Yu said with a calm face, "I am very serious right now!"

"If I agree to your terms, what benefit does it bring to our Mittal Auction House?" Ya Fei's expression turned serious.

Xiao Yu thought for a moment and said, "If you wish to return to the Imperial Capital, it can be achieved in six months at most."

He was not joking; according to the original plot, the reason Ya Fei was able to be transferred back to the Imperial Capital so quickly had everything to do with the few Qi Gathering Powder pills provided by Yao Lao at the time.

And as for this stuff, as long as Xiao Yu wanted it, he could get Yao Chen to refine it.

A flash of surprise crossed Ya Fei's eyes. She was certain she had never revealed this desire to anyone, not even Xue Li.

She couldn't help but re-examine Xiao Yu, yet the other party didn't look like a sixteen-year-old youth at all; his face was calm and gave nothing away.

"Fine, I agree. I hope you won't disappoint me." Ya Fei chose to take a gamble. She wanted to return to the Imperial Capital; she wanted to prove herself.

"Pleasure doing business with you." Xiao Yu extended his hand.

Just as Ya Fei was about to shake it, Xue Li rushed in, flustered, saying that an honored guest had arrived at the auction house and Elder Gu Ni requested her presence.

A look of apology flashed across Ya Fei's face as she asked Xiao Yu to wait a moment.

Xiao Yu sat in his seat, pondering to himself, Strange, what kind of honored guest would come to Wutan City at this time?

Not long after.

Ya Fei returned, her expression rather unsightly.

"Young Master Xiao Yu, I'm afraid the Mittal Auction House cannot agree to your conditions," Ya Fei said.

Xiao Yu asked, "Does it have to do with the person who just arrived?"

Ya Fei thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Yes. He is a third-tier alchemist and has connections to the person in charge of our Mittal Auction House in this city. That person's status is higher than mine, and I tried my best. That alchemist hopes we will no longer provide medicinal herbs to the Xiao Clan."

Ya Fei had tried to fight for it just now, but in the auction house, her opinion alone could not sway everything.

Especially when facing a third-tier alchemist!

Gu Ni did not want to offend a third-tier alchemist, so he took it upon himself to agree to the other party's request.

In his view, the Xiao Clan might not be able to withstand the retaliation of a third-tier alchemist.

After all, the alchemist behind the Xiao Clan had never shown their face, and no one knew exactly how strong they were.

After weighing the options, the vast majority of people would know how to choose.

Ya Fei was already prepared to face Xiao Yu's anger; in her view, she had broken her word.

However.

Xiao Yu remained calm. As he passed by her, he suddenly stopped and said, "Do you think the Xiao Clan will win or lose?"

Ya Fei pondered for a while and said, "I hope you win!"

"You want to hold the power of decision, right?" Xiao Yu was very clear that the reason Ya Fei said this was surely because she had just had a dispute with someone.

If the Xiao Clan ultimately won in the competition against the Jialie Clan, it would prove that Ya Fei was right, and her influence in this Wutan City auction house would undoubtedly increase.

Facing Xiao Yu's gaze, Ya Fei nodded without hiding it.

This had been her goal and pursuit all along.

"I can tell you with certainty that your lack of firm resolve this time is a mistake, but I hope you don't choose wrong next time. Life doesn't offer that many opportunities." After saying this, Xiao Yu walked away.

Ya Fei stood where she was, questions bubbling up in her heart, while the smile Xiao Yu wore when he said those final words to her surfaced in her mind.