Burning Flame Valley's Security Was Somewhat Questionable

"Sect Master Fan certainly has quite the ambition, spending over seven million in total. I hope your Blood Sect has enough resources to support your next auction."

Xiao Yan said with a faint smile.

"Hmph." With a cold laugh, Fan Lao turned his gaze to the crystal platform and snapped at the somewhat dazed auctioneer, "What are you still daydreaming about?"

"Oh... hehe, Sect Master Fan, please don't be angry."

Startled awake, the white-haired auctioneer hurriedly smiled and, after asking the audience three times according to the rules, finally brought his gavel down heavily.

As the auction hammer fell, this scroll of soul Dou Technique was completely in Fan Lao's hands.

The climax of the soul Dou Technique gradually subsided after a while. Shortly after, Xiao Yan, who had been idly sitting in his chair, was suddenly attracted by a medicinal herb on a small silver tray brought out by the auctioneer on the crystal platform.

This medicinal herb is fiery red all over, as if it were bathed in fresh blood. It is about the size of a palm and looks like a lingzhi mushroom. As soon as this herb appeared, a faint fragrance spread out, making the people near the crystal platform feel refreshed.

"This is... the Earth Core Fire Ganoderma?! Tsk tsk, little guy, you're really lucky to have encountered such a rare and precious herb. Coming to this auction was definitely the right decision."

When the blood-red Ganoderma lucidum first appeared, Old Yao's surprised voice echoed in Xiao Yan's heart with a hint of astonishment.

"Earth Core Fire Ganoderma?" Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan was taken aback, then an undisguised joy spread across his face. "This is the Earth Core Fire Ganoderma, one of the four essential ingredients for refining the Earth Spirit Pill that Teacher mentioned?"

"Yes, the Earth Core Fire Ganoderma only grows at the bottom of volcanoes, absorbing volcanic energy and the fire of the earth's core. It is extremely difficult for ordinary people to harvest it. Moreover, even some Dou Huang expert or Dou Zong powerhouses would not dare to easily venture into places like volcanoes."

The Old Yao laughed.

Xiao Yan nodded slightly, then murmured:

"We can't let this go either, let's buy it!"

While Xiao Yan and Old Yao were talking, the auctioneer on the crystal platform explained in detail the effects and origins of the Earth Core Fire Ganoderma. His explanation was quite well received, indicating that many people were interested in this Earth Core Fire Ganoderma.

"Hehe, according to the assessment, the starting price for this Earth Core Fire Ganoderma is set at 700,000. Gentlemen, let's begin."

After announcing the price, the white-haired auctioneer looked out at the room with a smile.

After such a high price was announced, some people in the room who had initially shown interest immediately became dejected. Although it wasn't that they couldn't afford 700,000, with so many competitors, it was normal for the price of this damned item to double. Their funds weren't abundant, so they naturally had to act within their means in this bidding war.

"Seventy-two hundred thousand!"

Clearly, aside from those who wanted to withdraw from the bidding, there were still quite a few people who were interested in competing for this item.

"Seven hundred and forty thousand!"

"..."

Xiao Yan sat quietly in his chair, listening to the ever-increasing price, but he did not rush to make a move to compete.

As time went by, the number of bidders gradually decreased due to the rising price. Eventually, only two people remained to compete, and the price had already reached around 1.07 million.

"One million two hundred thousand!"

Just as the price stalemate in the room intensified, Xiao Yan's lazy voice finally rang out, and countless gazes followed the sound, finally settling on the mysterious private room.

Some astute individuals have already begun to speculate that the person in the private room might be a high-level alchemist.

After all, only alchemists would be interested in and have the financial resources to acquire such precious medicinal materials as Soul Dou Technique and Earth Core Fire Ganoderma.

Immediately, some ill-intentioned glances also fell upon Fan Lao.

The Blood Sect has not been established in the Black Corner Region for long. Although Fan Lao's cultivation speed is very fast due to his cultivation techniques, he is now a true Dou Huang expert.

However, many veteran Dou Emperor a powerful figure in the game) scoffed at this idea.

Because those who practice evil arts have very weak Dou Qi, although they have an overwhelming advantage against Dou Wang, they are no match for Fan Lao Dou Huang expert with a solid foundation.

The sudden surge in price made Fan Lao glance up and frown.

Clearly, he also suspected that the person in the private room might be a high-ranking alchemist.

Anyway, he doesn't need those herbs, and he's already spent a lot of money, so he might as well forget about it. The real treasure hasn't even been revealed yet!

Without anyone interfering, Xiao Yan successfully acquired the Earth Core Fire Ganoderma.

After the appearance of the Earth Core Fire Ganoderma, the auction seemed to gradually come to an end.

In the following days, one after another, truly extraordinary treasures began to appear, along with various cultivation techniques, Dou Technique, and even medicinal prescriptions, dazzling the audience and filling the venue with excited shouts of bidding.

Xiao Yan wasn't particularly interested in those things. After casually buying two prescriptions that piqued his interest, he didn't make any more purchases.

The deafening roar of bidding echoed throughout the vast venue, the cacophony almost shattering the ceiling and soaring into the sky.

Soon, the last item for auction was also presented.

Upon seeing the silver scroll, Xiao Yan's expression turned somewhat strange.

Does the Wind Lightning Pavilion really have security issues?

"Secret Technique: Thunder God Descent, Level: Mid- Earth Tier!"

The auctioneer's soft voice instantly silenced the noisy auction, and countless crimson eyes turned sharply to the silver scroll on the crystal platform.

"Tsk tsk, it's actually a secret technique. This thing is probably even rarer, right?"

Xiao Yan shook his head, saying with a hint of schadenfreude.

"It seems they're trying to sell this stolen goods. This is a secret technique passed down only to core disciples of the Wind and Wind Lightning Pavilion. It allows one to use the power of thunder to enhance their strength. It's the only secret technique of the Wind Lightning Pavilion, something they consider their lifeblood. The fact that it's ended up here makes me think those guys from the Wind Lightning Pavilion must be absolutely furious by now."

The Old Yao chuckled and said.

"Forget it, this thing is useless to me. If I buy it for my second brother and the Wind Lightning Pavilion finds out, it will only bring him a deadly disaster for no reason. Since this is the last item up for auction, I'd better take my leave first."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan curled his lip, showing little interest in the secret technique.

The Heavenly Fire Three Profound Transformations suit him better.

But...

How can I obtain it?

Xiao Yan was only lucky to obtain the Sucking Palm before; he was just fortunate to get it. It's impossible for Xiao Yan to go looking for that thing again when the next Alchemist Grand Meeting comes around.

Because he was already eighteen years old at that time.

By then, he would probably be able to go directly to the Burning Flame Valley to ask for the secret technique.

"Teacher, are you familiar with Burning Flame Valley?"

Xiao Yan stood up, glanced at Xiao Yi Xian, gave her a meaningful look, and asked in his heart at the same time.