Mittel Headquarters
Xiao Yu led Xiao Ding and the others out of the crowded air transport terminal in the Imperial Capital. Hamm and the others who came with them all looked around in admiration at the magnificent high-rise buildings and the bustling streets. They looked around like country bumpkins.
Even having seen a metropolis like Shanghai in his previous life, Xiao Yu was still full of praise after seeing the Imperial Capital of the Jia Ma Empire. The holy city of the Jia Ma Empire was no less impressive than Shanghai in his previous life!
Throughout the entire Jia Ma Empire, and among all the cities Xiao Yu had ever seen, the Imperial Capital was undoubtedly the most magnificent and largest.
Xiao Ding and Xiao Li were slightly more composed, but they were still awestruck by the prosperity of the Imperial Capital. Xiao Ding looked at Xiao Yu and said, "This Imperial Capital is indeed extraordinary. No wonder so many people want to come Imperial Capital and get a piece of the pie!"
"Behind the prosperity lies darkness and bloodshed. Those who can establish themselves in the Imperial Capital must have extremely powerful backing, or at least be strong in their own right!" Xiao Yu said with a smile.
Xiao Ding nodded in deep agreement, while Xiao Li asked, "Little Yu, what do we do now? When do we go to the Misty Cloud Sect?"
Xiao Yu said, "There's no rush for the Misty Cloud Sect. The Imperial Alchemist Tournament is in about half a month. We can take this opportunity to build up our reputation first. Besides, Third Brother should be coming to the Imperial Capital to participate in the Alchemist Tournament soon!"
Xiao Ding and Xiao Li quickly picked up on the key phrase in Xiao Yu's words: Third Brother will also be attending the Alchemist Tournament!
Xiao Ding licked his dry lips and said, "You mean, Little Yan is also an alchemist now?"
Xiao Yu nodded slightly and said, "That's right, but I don't know what rank he is now. You guys should keep an eye on things in the Imperial Capital recently, Third Brother will probably be here soon!"
Upon hearing Xiao Yu's words, Xiao Li excitedly patted Xiao Yu's shoulder and exclaimed, "No way! Our Xiao Clan actually has two alchemists! Hahaha!"
Xiao Li's laughter attracted the attention of some people on the street. Xiao Ding pulled the rather excited Xiao Li and squeezed into the crowd. Xiao Yu shook his head and smiled and followed. He arranged for Xiao Ding and the others to stay in a hotel. Because of the upcoming Alchemist Tournament, hotels in the Imperial Capital were really hard to find, and the prices were outrageously expensive!
Fortunately, when Xiao Yu revealed his identity Third-grade Alchemist, he successfully secured several rooms. Of course, Xiao Yu did not abuse his power and paid the due fees.
After settling Xiao Ding and the others, Xiao Yu headed alone towards the Mittel Auction House in the Imperial Capital. Hai Bodong had told him before he arrived that he should go directly to the Mittel Auction House to find him once he got to the Imperial Capital.
The Mittel Auction House was easy to find. After all, it belonged to the largest business family in the Jia Ma Empire and was extremely famous in the Imperial Capital. After casually asking for directions to the auction house on the street, Xiao Yu walked towards the end of the street.
Soon, Xiao Yu's steps slowed to a halt. He looked up at the massive building and distinctive sign that appeared at the end of the street, his face still showing considerable awe as he exclaimed, "No wonder it's the headquarters of the Mittel Family; its scale is truly awe-inspiring."
Just as Xiao Yu was sighing, he was suddenly pushed by someone. Xiao Yu frowned slightly and looked over. He saw several guards push him away, and then he saw a young man of about twenty-four or twenty-five years old riding a tall, blood-red horse charging from the other side of the street. His arrogant appearance made the passers-by on both sides of the road panic and dodge.
The blood-red horse that had been galloping across the Mittel Family headquarters suddenly came to a stop. A pale blue figure leaped nimbly off the horse, looked up at the gate of the Mittel Headquarters, and his young face flashed with a ferocity like that of a tiger, making people tremble with fear!
Xiao Yu stood aside and glanced at the guards next to him. There was a wooden character drawn on their chests. His brows suddenly wrinkled slightly, "Is it him from the Mu family?"
The only person Xiao Yu could think of who could be so arrogant and rampage through the Imperial Capital was a young man from the Mittel Family. Besides Mu Zhan, that hothead from the Mu Family, Xiao Yu couldn't think of anyone else!
Mu Zhan glanced around casually. When the other passersby met his fierce gaze, they all looked away. Mu Zhan smiled contemptuously and then walked towards the gate of the Mittel Headquarters.
After Mu Zhan left, Xiao Yu shook his head and smiled, "He certainly has the air of a spoiled brat. Looks like he's here to see Ya Fei?" However, Xiao Yu didn't say anything more and stepped inside.
Upon entering the auction hall, soft light poured down from the ceiling, shutting out the noise from the outside world. Inside the hall, guards patrolled everywhere, each wearing the Mittel Family crest on their chest.
Xiao Yu casually glanced around. The hall was filled with countless crystal display cases, and none of the items inside were worth less than 30,000 Gold Coins. Although the place was large, he didn't know how to find Hai Bodong.
Just as he was in a dilemma, a maid walked past him carrying a crystal plate covered with a black cloth, as if it were going to be auctioned off. Xiao Yu grabbed her arm.
The maid was immediately terrified, and the guards nearby noticed the situation and surrounded them. The lead guard pointed his spear at Xiao Yu and asked, "What are you doing?"
Xiao Yu immediately released the maid and calmly said, "I mean no harm, I just want to inquire about someone!"
The maid hurriedly left, while the head guard looked at Xiao Yu and asked coldly, "Whom do you want to inquire about?"
"Hai Bodong, do you know him?" Xiao Yu said Elder Hai's name.
However, the head guard clearly had never heard of Hai Bodong's name. This was understandable, since Hai Bodong was merely an honorary elder of Mittel, and it was normal for his subordinates not to have heard of him.
"I haven't heard of it. Your Excellency would be wise to leave the Mittel Auction House. Causing trouble here is not a wise choice!" the head guard said coldly.
Xiao Yu frowned and asked, "Could you please ask your superiors?"
The head guard looked somewhat troubled upon hearing Xiao Yu's words. Just then, a voice rang out from the second-floor staircase. "Who dares to cause trouble at our Mittel Auction House? Are they looking for death?"
Xiao Yu looked up and saw a young man slowly walking down the stairs. His face was somewhat pale, and he narrowed his eyes as he looked at Xiao Yu, saying coldly, "So, you're the one causing trouble here?"
Xiao Yu looked calmly at the young man and said, "I'm not causing trouble, I just want to inquire about someone!"
"Hey, then tell me, who are you looking for? What kind of Tom, Dick, or Harry dares to cause trouble here? You country bumpkin, if you can't explain yourself clearly today, you're not leaving here!" the young man said with a sinister laugh.
He had just been severely reprimanded by a member of the Mu Family upstairs, and was feeling quite frustrated. When he came down and saw Xiao Yu seemingly causing trouble, he thought he could come over and relieve his pent-up anger.
Xiao Yu sighed helplessly, "I'm looking for a man named Hai Bodong. He's an honorary elder of your Mittel Family. Have you heard of him?"
"Bullshit!" The young man interrupted Xiao Yu as soon as he finished speaking, cursing loudly.