Battle Through the Heavens: Reborn into the Xiao Clan, Starting with Xiao Xuan's Inheritance, Section 18

Thus, the two of them chose to stop bidding.

With Jia Lie Bi and Oba Pa both withdrawing, the others naturally did not dare continue raising the price against Xiao Zhan.

In the end, Xiao Zhan successfully purchased the Foundation-Building Elixir for forty thousand gold coins.

As Yafei raised the wooden hammer in her hand and brought it down, the transaction was instantly finalized.

Yafei then looked toward Xiao Zhan, deliberately casting a flirtatious glance at Xiao Yi.

Seeing this, Xiao Yi could not help muttering inwardly, This Yafei really is a seductress...

Yafei smiled faintly from atop the stage and looked at the crowd below.

"Everyone, next comes the grand finale of this auction!"

As soon as Yafei finished speaking, she slowly bent down and took out a silver tray. Resting upon it was a green scroll.

The auction hall, which had only just quieted down, once again erupted in deafening cheers.

Some cheered for the green scroll, while others were naturally cheering for what Yafei had revealed when she bent over earlier...

At this moment, Xiao Zhan, who had just acquired the Foundation-Building Elixir, also became visibly excited.

Of course, Xiao Zhan was excited because of that green scroll.

"The auction's grand finale item!"

"A high-grade Xuan-class cultivation technique: the Wind Scroll Art!"

The moment these words were spoken, the already-boiling auction hall grew even noisier.

"Yi'er, you have now returned to the Dou Zhe realm and are in need of a cultivation technique!"

"What do you think of this one?"

Xiao Zhan looked excited as he lowered his head and quietly asked Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi smiled faintly. "High-grade Xuan-class? That's quite a high-ranking cultivation technique."

Hearing this, Xiao Zhan smiled warmly. "If Yi'er likes it, then I'll definitely win it for you today!"

Xiao Yi hurriedly said, "Uncle, although this is a high-grade Xuan-class cultivation technique, judging by its name, it doesn't suit me at all..."

"Besides, it looks quite valuable... I can just look for a cultivation technique in the Battle Qi Pavilion later..."

In truth, Xiao Yi simply did not think much of a high-grade Xuan-class cultivation technique, because he was currently practicing the Earth-class cultivation technique given to him by Xiao Xuan.

But Xiao Zhan did not see it that way. "Yi'er, you know that the Xiao Clan's cultivation techniques are all of rather low rank. Your talent is so outstanding now; we can't let a poor cultivation technique hinder your progress!"

"Don't worry. Your uncle has plenty of money!"

Xiao Zhan wore a broad smile as he patted Xiao Yi's head, then shifted his attention to the cultivation technique.

Hearing those words and seeing Xiao Zhan's exceptionally gentle smile, Xiao Yi was deeply moved, his nose even stinging slightly.

"A high-grade Xuan-class cultivation technique, the Wind Scroll Art. Starting bid: two hundred thousand gold coins!"

Yafei maintained her alluring smile atop the stage as she announced in a coquettish voice.

Naturally, Yafei's gaze remained fixed on the heads of the three great clans. After all, in Wutan City, only those three clans had the means to compete for the Wind Scroll Art.

When Xiao Zhan heard the starting price of two hundred thousand gold coins, the corner of his mouth twitched uncontrollably.

After all, two hundred thousand gold coins was no small sum for the Xiao Clan.

But when he thought of Xiao Yi, Xiao Zhan gritted his teeth. He would go all out!

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Xiao Yi also noticed the tense expression on Xiao Zhan's face.

He then raised his hand and tugged at Xiao Zhan's sleeve.

"Uncle, the Wind Scroll Art really isn't suitable for me!"

"My battle qi is fire-attributed. It simply doesn't match a wind-attributed cultivation technique!"

Xiao Yi was truly afraid that Xiao Zhan would buy the Wind Scroll Art.

After all, even the starting price of two hundred thousand gold coins was already no small amount. Xiao Yi truly did not want the Xiao Clan to spend so heavily because of him.

If the cultivation technique were useful, that would be one thing, but whether it was him or Xiao Yan, neither of them could use it after it was bought.

Yet Xiao Zhan said nothing. He merely patted Xiao Yi and smiled faintly, his expression seemingly telling Xiao Yi that everything was under his control.

Seeing Xiao Zhan's expression, Xiao Yi said nothing further.

He merely turned his gaze back to Xiao Yan, the black-robed figure in the corner upstairs.

At this moment, Xiao Yan's eyes were also fixed tightly on the Wind Scroll Art at the auction, completely unaware that Xiao Yi was watching him.

With Yafei's faint smile from the stage, the auction for the Wind Scroll Art officially began!

Jia Lie Bi and Oba Pa had clearly been waiting for this Wind Scroll Art.

The moment the auction began, they could not help immediately raising the price.

"Two hundred and fifty thousand!"

"Three hundred thousand!"

"Three hundred and fifty thousand!"

The two kept increasing the bids, neither willing to give up so easily.

Meanwhile, Xiao Zhan, who had been brimming with confidence earlier, never made a bid. He merely stared coldly at the scroll on the stage.

Just as Xiao Yi thought Xiao Zhan had taken his advice and was preparing to give up bidding for the scroll—

Xiao Zhan suddenly shouted,

"The Xiao Clan, five hundred thousand!"

The instant five hundred thousand was called, the entire auction hall fell silent.

Xiao Yi's eyes widened as he looked at Xiao Zhan, utterly bewildered.

Was a Xuan-class cultivation technique really worth five hundred thousand?

More importantly, no one in the Xiao Clan was suited to practice it!

Jia Lie Bi and Oba Pa, in particular, exchanged glances, deeply puzzled by Xiao Zhan's actions.

Yet the enormous price of five hundred thousand gold coins still made them hesitate.

After thinking it over repeatedly, they ultimately gave up competing for the Wind Scroll Art.

With Jia Lie Bi and Oba Pa both withdrawing, the others present naturally lacked the means to continue bidding against Xiao Zhan.

As Yafei gently brought down her wooden hammer, Xiao Zhan successfully purchased the high-grade Xuan-class cultivation technique, the Wind Scroll Art, for five hundred thousand gold coins.

Only then did Xiao Zhan lower his head and look gently at Xiao Yi as he spoke softly.

"Yi'er, how could I not know that your fire-attributed battle qi doesn't match the Wind Scroll Art..."

"But the Xiao Clan currently truly has no cultivation techniques worth mentioning. Although the Wind Scroll Art is wind-attributed, it is still a high-grade Xuan-class cultivation technique!"

"If you ever have the chance to leave Wutan City and encounter a fire-attributed cultivation technique that suits you, you can exchange the Wind Scroll Art for it!"

Xiao Zhan was exceptionally patient, and his voice was extremely gentle as he solemnly explained, word by word, the true reason he had bought the Wind Scroll Art for Xiao Yi.

"Uncle, but isn't five hundred thousand gold coins a little too precious..."

"I..."

Xiao Yi stammered slightly. After all, he had long since resolved the matter of his cultivation technique; the Wind Scroll Art would be of no use in his hands now.

Yet Xiao Zhan still wore that exceptionally gentle smile.

"It's only five hundred thousand gold coins. The Xiao Clan can still afford it..."

"You are the hope of our Xiao Clan. We can slight anyone, but never you!"

"Treat this Wind Scroll Art as a gift from your uncle..."

Hearing this, Xiao Yi's nose stung again.

Xiao Zhan might not have been particularly strong, but there was truly nothing to criticize about his character.

Though Xiao Yi was not his biological son, Xiao Zhan treated him as if he were.

Thus, Xiao Yi was deeply moved by Xiao Zhan's actions.

After leaving the auction house, although Xiao Zhan had spent a considerable sum today, he had obtained two exceptionally precious treasures.

In Xiao Zhan's view, it was well worth it.

The Foundation-Building Elixir was for Xiao Yan, while the Wind Scroll Art was for Xiao Yi.

Thinking of this, Xiao Zhan handed the scroll to Xiao Yi. Knowing it was a heartfelt gesture from Xiao Zhan, Xiao Yi did not refuse again.