The wooden door slowly closed behind her. Yao Chen suddenly appeared and high-fived Xiao Yi Xian.
Xiao Yi Xian smiled. "Teacher, how did you think of poisoning Xiao Yan?"
"Hehe, your teacher is a genius!" Yao Chen threw back his head, planted his hands on his hips, and laughed so hard his tongue stuck out.
"A love triangle? Easy! One Earthfire Lotus Seed solved it! That's the skill of an alchemist!"
Mittel Auction House's main hall.
Hai Bodong was having tea with an elderly man in green robes who looked quite benevolent.
The old man wore a smiling expression throughout as he listened to Hai Bodong describe some of the customs and local color of the Jia Ma Empire.
He nodded and smiled from time to time, showing not the slightest disdain for Hai Bodong's mere Dou Emperor strength. His manner was so mild that he seemed like nothing more than a kindly old neighbor.
Huo Yuhao came out from the rear courtyard and entered the main hall. His arrival immediately drew the old man's attention.
"Hehe, little brother Huo, have you finished handling your affairs?" The old man in green set down his teacup and smiled. "Perfect timing. I have also just brought the items you exchanged from the clan leader."
Huo Yuhao stepped forward and cupped his hands in greeting. "Thank you, Senior. May I ask your name?"
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"This old man is Tong Xuan." The elder stroked his beard and smiled. "Like the young miss, you may call me Elder Tong Xuan."
As he spoke, he flipped his palm, and two High-grade Storage Rings appeared in it before he handed them to Huo Yuhao.
"Everything is inside. The clan leader specifically instructed that not a single item was to be missing."
After Huo Yuhao accepted the Storage