Ya Fei

In the eyes of the Xiao Family members, Xiao Feng had defeated the stronger Nalan Yanran despite being weaker and had even won two precious Tier-4 Pills. That alone was enough to make them proud.

Even if Xiao Feng lost to Nalan Yanran three years later, it would still be an honorable defeat. No one would think he had brought shame upon the Xiao Family.

After all, Nalan Yanran was the Yun Lan Sect Young Sect Master. Not only did she have a Dou Emperor personally teaching her, but she could also take pills refined by Pill King Gu He.

Unless Xiao Feng had some kind of cheat, how could he possibly surpass Nalan Yanran?

Led by Xiao Zhan, the two soon arrived at the Mittel Auction House.

The Mittel Auction House was the largest auction venue in Wutan City, and it also belonged to the wealthiest family in the Jia Ma Empire—the Mite'er Family!

The Mite'er Family had a long history and had been developing in the Jia Ma Empire for centuries. Its businesses spanned every industry, and together with the Nalan Family and the Mu Family, it was known as one of the Jia Ma Empire's three great powers.

Not long after Xiao Feng and the others entered the auction house, Xiao Yan, dressed in a black robe, followed them inside.

Xiao Yan was here because he had run out of money and was planning to sell some pills to replenish his funds.

Yao Lao had refined a total of three portions of Foundation Establishment Liquid, along with three Nourishing Spirit Pills.

Xiao Yan had given all the Nourishing Spirit Pills to Xiao Feng, while keeping the Foundation Establishment Liquid for himself.

Each portion of Foundation Establishment Liquid was enough to last Xiao Yan around two months. He could not use so much of it in the short term, so he planned to sell two portions first to earn some gold coins.

After Master Gu Ni of the Mittel Auction House finished verifying the authenticity of the Foundation Establishment Liquid, Xiao Yan followed an auction house maid into the auction hall, where the auction was already underway.

The moment he entered the auction hall, the surrounding light dimmed, and a wave of deafening clamor washed over him, making Xiao Yan frown.

Xiao Yan first found an inconspicuous corner and sat down before observing the situation in the auction hall.

The auction hall was enormous. Even if it held several thousand people at once, it would not feel crowded.

On the auction platform at the center of the hall stood a beautiful woman in a red dress, introducing the auction items to the crowd in a soft, alluring voice.

Looking at the red-dressed beauty's full and seductive curves, Xiao Yan could not help cursing under his breath, "Enchantress."

No wonder she was the renowned, breathtaking beauty of Wutan City—the Mittel Auction House's chief auctioneer, Ya Fei!

That mature, bewitching charm of hers had made countless men fall beneath her skirt. Most of the guests present had probably come for her.

"Hm? Father and Third Brother?"

When Xiao Yan noticed Xiao Zhan and Xiao Feng seated in the front row, he revealed a somewhat astonished expression. "Could they be interested in this woman too?"

No!!!

Xiao Yan quickly dismissed the thought, because he noticed that members of the Gale Family and the Oba Family were seated not far from Xiao Feng and the others, and even the patriarchs of both families had come.

Xiao Yan inwardly mused, Could there be something at this auction that has drawn them here?

After auctioning off the item in her hand, Ya Fei suddenly said with a smile, "Everyone, our auction house has just received a new auction item. I trust you will all be interested in it."

As soon as Ya Fei finished speaking, she lightly waved her jade-like hand. A maid in green hurriedly carried a silver tray onto the auction platform.

Two White Jade Pill Bottles sat atop the silver tray.

Under the curious gazes of the crowd, Ya Fei picked up one of the White Jade Pill Bottles and introduced it with a smile. "This item is called Foundation Establishment Liquid. It is a Second-Rank Pill."

"..."

The entire auction hall fell silent for a moment before discussions erupted once more.

Although pills were sold in Wutan City, they were mainly First-Rank Pills. Second-Rank Pills were already considered relatively rare.

"The most remarkable thing about this spiritual liquid is that it only works on those below the Dou Zhe level. Using it for a medicinal bath can increase the cultivation speed of Dou Qi practitioners severalfold."

Ya Fei's red lips parted as she said in a voice that made people's bones go weak, "If you wish for your juniors to become young Dou Zhe geniuses as soon as possible, then do not miss this opportunity~"

Xiao Feng's expression changed slightly at her words.

Foundation Establishment Liquid was a pill created solely by Yao Lao. Since it had appeared on the auction platform, that meant his bratty little brother Xiao Yan was here as well.

"Miss Ya Fei, the meridians of Dou Qi practitioners do not seem strong enough to withstand the impact of medicinal power, do they?"

Although Ya Fei's words were enticing, someone could not help voicing a doubt.

"This spiritual liquid has already been personally appraised by Master Gu Ni. It is a genuine Second-Rank Pill, and there will be no problem with it."

Without changing her expression, Ya Fei said, "If anyone truly encounters a problem from using this spiritual liquid, you may come to the Mittel Auction House and hold us accountable."

Since Ya Fei had said so, the crowd no longer had any concerns.

"The starting price for this spiritual liquid is eight thousand gold coins. It will be auctioned in two portions, and each bid must increase by no less than one hundred gold coins. Interested guests may begin bidding."

Ya Fei swept her gaze around the hall before finally letting it settle on the three great patriarchs. Clearly, they were the strongest contenders for the Foundation Establishment Liquid.

"Eight thousand five hundred gold coins!"

"Nine thousand gold coins!"

"Ten thousand gold coins..."

The moment Ya Fei finished speaking, bids rang out one after another throughout the auction hall, rapidly driving the price up to fifteen thousand gold coins.

When the bidding reached eighteen thousand gold coins, the calls in the hall began to slow.

Only then did Jia Lie Bi, gray-haired and elderly in appearance, unhurriedly say, "Twenty thousand gold coins!"

Seeing this, Oba Pa, patriarch of the Oba Family, refused to be outdone and called out, "Twenty-two thousand gold coins!"

"Thirty thousand gold coins!"

Before Xiao Feng could react, Xiao Zhan suddenly spoke up, raising the price of the Foundation Establishment Liquid to a new height.

Xiao Yan was also startled by Xiao Zhan's bid, revealing an expression that was both amused and helpless. He could not help feeling touched as well.

"Clan Chief Xiao truly has great courage!"

Jia Lie Bi sneered. "But a mere thirty thousand gold coins won't scare this old man. Thirty-one thousand gold coins!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Oba Pa called out again, "Thirty-one thousand five hundred gold coins!"

Just as Xiao Zhan was about to raise the bid, Xiao Feng suddenly tugged at his sleeve and leaned close to whisper, "Father, this liquid was probably refined by Xiao Yan's master. Otherwise, Xiao Yan's cultivation speed wouldn't be so fast. Don't foolishly act as some sucker."

"..."

Hearing Xiao Feng say this, Xiao Zhan's expression changed slightly. In the end, he gave up on continuing the bidding.

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