Hurry, Take Me to See This Person!

A dark blue liquid lay quietly inside the jade bottle, its rich fragrance spreading through the air and making the entire room feel refreshingly clear.

"How... how is this possible? Foundation Elixir was clearly a formula I developed. Why can someone else refine it too, and even improve upon it? Could someone have conducted an in-depth study of the Foundation Elixir I refined and deduced my formula? If so, what relationship does this person have with Xiao Ni?" Yao Lao pondered for a while, barely managing to calm himself. "Xiao Ni, where did you get this bottle of Foundation Elixir?"

Yao Lao was still filled with shock, because he could tell that this bottle of Foundation Elixir was highly effective. It truly could benefit anyone below the Eight-Star Dou Practitioner level. Xiao Ni had not exaggerated.

Moreover, Alchemists capable of deriving a formula through studying medicinal pills and spiritual liquids were exceedingly rare. The person behind Xiao Ni was definitely not someone to be underestimated. Even if that person's alchemy skills were not necessarily stronger than his, when it came to researching formulas, he was probably still slightly inferior.

"Oh, I went out to gather wild yams some time ago and accidentally picked up a few bottles of Foundation Elixir. They even had labels on them."

Xiao Ni casually made up an excuse. Yao Lao rolled his eyes in irritation and cursed with a laugh, "Get lost already!"

That brat could simply refuse to tell him. Why did he have to use such an absurd answer to annoy him?

"Xiao Yan, remember to soak for two hours every day!" Sensing Yao Lao's anger, Xiao Ni hurriedly reminded him before leaving Xiao Yan's room as quickly as possible. "By the way, Xiao Yan, you made me wait so long today. You'd better compensate me properly."

"Old Yao, can you tell what level Brother Ni is at?" Xiao Yan did not respond to Xiao Ni. Only after Xiao Ni had gone far away did he ask.

"When he used Siphon Palm just now, I tried sensing him. He's probably around a Five-Star Dou Practitioner. The reason his strength rose so much in such a short time may be related to this Foundation Elixir. I estimate this bottle should last you half a year of soaking, but I can't say for sure how many stages of Dou Qi it will help you break through." Yao Lao gave his analysis at an unhurried pace, then handed the Foundation Elixir to Xiao Yan and returned to the Black Ring.

Early the next morning, Xiao Ni had finished washing and dressing long ago and was waiting five or six meters outside Xiao Xun'er's room.

The system's mission required him to do this for twenty-one consecutive days, so over the coming days, he would make sure Xiao Xun'er saw him the moment she opened her door every morning. As for Black Jade Pavilion, he would probably have to wait until this mission was over before considering it.

"Morning, Xun'er. It's so wonderful to see you." After waiting about half a quarter of an hour, Xiao Xun'er's door opened, and Xiao Ni immediately waved with a smile.

This was a task assigned by the system. No matter how awkward it felt, he had to endure these twenty-one days. After all, the system's rewards were quite generous.

"Here, this is the one thousand gold coins Brother Xiao Ni wanted to borrow. As you requested, I divided it into twenty-one days' worth." Xiao Xun'er walked over with a sweet smile and handed Xiao Ni a card.

"My Xun'er is so gentle and considerate." Xiao Ni took the card, praised Xiao Xun'er, then asked, "So? Did you use the Foundation Elixir I gave you for a bath yesterday?"

He had been too tired last night and gone to sleep early, so he had not had time to test the Foundation Elixir's effects. Besides, he was already a Six-Star Dou Practitioner. Even though the Foundation Elixir had been given by the system, its effects would surely be greatly reduced for him. Compared to that, he was more concerned about its effects on Xiao Xun'er and Xiao Yan.

"Yes, I used it. I feel like the Dou Qi in my body has improved considerably. If I soak for a while longer tonight, I might be able to successfully condense my Dou Qi Cyclone and become a true Dou Zhe." Xiao Xun'er was a little excited. The Foundation Elixir Xiao Ni had given her was simply too effective. She estimated that even if she did not cultivate and merely absorbed all its medicinal effects, she could at least break through to become a Three-Star or Four-Star Dou Zhe.

"Xun'er is amazing!" Xiao Ni could not help rubbing Xiao Xun'er's head, then solemnly reminded her, "But medicine is only an aid. If you want to grow stronger, you still have to rely on yourself. You mustn't become overly dependent on the Foundation Elixir I gave you and neglect your cultivation."

"Then, Brother Xiao Ni, shall we go cultivate together?"

"I have some business to take care of. I'll cultivate with you another day." Xiao Ni spoke in a somewhat doting tone.

"What is Brother Xiao Ni going to do? Do you need Xun'er to accompany you?" Xiao Xun'er continued asking.

"It's just some personal business. I'll definitely take you along when we go to Black Jade Pavilion someday." Xiao Ni casually brushed her off. He wanted to go to the Mittel Auction House and auction off a bottle of Foundation Elixir, so he would no longer have to be poor.

"Alright." Though a little disappointed, Xiao Xun'er still nodded obediently.

She really wanted to stay by Xiao Ni's side, but she also had to respect his wishes. What if Xiao Ni found her annoying?

"Alright, don't be upset. For the next twenty days, you'll get to see me every morning. Isn't that a wonderful thing?"

"Yes, that really is a good thing." Xiao Xun'er smiled and nodded. Xiao Ni had cheered her up with just a simple sentence.

"Then I'll get going. Don't follow me, alright?" Xiao Ni lightly scraped Xiao Xun'er's nose before striding away.

Xiao Xun'er had followed him more than once before, which was why he gave her that reminder. He was not afraid of Xiao Xun'er learning that he was going to auction Foundation Elixir. No matter how useful it was, it was still his property, and he had the right to decide how to use it. Xiao Xun'er certainly would not interfere.

However, since he was going to disguise himself, the fewer people who knew, the better. After all, this would probably not be the only time he disguised himself to visit the auction house, so it was better not to let Xiao Xun'er know for now.

As Wutan City's largest auction venue, the Mittel Auction House was also affiliated with the wealthiest family in the Jia Ma Empire. Thus, although everyone knew that auction houses brought in tremendous profits, no one had ever dared to set their sights on the Mittel Auction House.

The Mittel Auction House had fewer people than usual today, but it was still far livelier than the other auction houses. Its profits were also certainly beyond comparison with those of any other auction venue in Wutan City.

To maintain an air of mystery, Xiao Ni bought the same style of black robe as Xiao Yan's, concealing his figure completely before entering the Mittel Auction House.

"Sir, are you here to auction something?" An ordinary-looking woman saw Xiao Ni's outfit and immediately came forward.

Almost everyone who came to the auction house did so openly. On the rare occasions someone arrived in disguise, there was a ninety-nine percent chance that they were there to auction something, and its value was certainly not low.

"This is Foundation Elixir. Pour it into water and soak your body in it, and it can increase the cultivation speed of anyone below the Eight-Star Dou Practitioner level." Xiao Ni took out a bottle of Foundation Elixir and spoke to the woman.

"Please wait a moment. I'll have Master Gu Ni appraise it immediately." A gleam flashed in the woman's eyes. She then carried the jade bottle into a room.

"Master Gu Ni, someone wants to auction this Foundation Elixir. They say that soaking in it is effective for anyone below the Eight-Star Dou Practitioner level."

"Let me see it!" Gu Ni excitedly rose from his seat. After taking just one whiff, his spirits surged. He shook the jade bottle and carefully examined the dark blue liquid within.

"This spiritual liquid is extraordinary. Though it can barely be considered Third Grade, this guest was not lying. This medicine truly is effective for anyone below the Eight-Star Dou Practitioner level." Gu Ni solemnly sealed the jade bottle, then hurriedly urged, "Hurry, take me to see this person!"

Anyone capable of refining such a spiritual liquid, even someone who had only recently entered the ranks of Third-Grade Alchemists, was absolutely qualified to become an honored guest of the Mittel Auction House. He could not afford to slight such a distinguished guest.