Mittel Tengshan
Battle Through the Heavens: Xiao Xun'er Is Pregnant, and I Am Exposed by the Heavenly Screen
Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Mittel Tengshan (米特尔藤山) |
| Alias(es) | Teng Shan; Patriarch Teng Shan 4 35 |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Mittel Family; Mittel Auction House, Jia Ma Empire 5 10 |
| Occupation/Role | Patriarch of the Mittel Auction House 4 5 |
| Status | Alive 35 |
| First Appearance | Mentioned in Chapter 4; appears in person in Chapter 5 4 5 |
History
Meeting Lu Changfeng
Tengshan first became involved with Lu Changfeng when an auction-house guard reported that a visitor seeking a seventh-rank magical beast core had released a presence comparable to a Dou Huang expert. He immediately set aside his work and personally welcomed the visitor 4 5.
The requested Green-Eyed Golden Crystal Beast Magic Core was unavailable, but Tengshan offered to obtain it through partner auction houses in other empires within one or two days. Connecting the core to seventh-tier pill refinement, he asked whether Lu Changfeng was a seventh-tier alchemist. Lu Changfeng's refusal to answer—and lack of a denial—convinced him that his suspicion was correct, though he had not yet seen proof 5.
After seeing Lu Changfeng off, Tengshan reprimanded the guards responsible for offending him. He then approached his old friend Fa Ma for rare medicinal ingredients, sharing his assessment of Lu Changfeng and securing the Alchemist Guild's assistance. He also instructed his guards to keep the matter confidential 5 6.
Restoring Hai Bodong
Tengshan supplied Lu Changfeng with the requested ingredients and repeatedly refused payment, hoping to establish a lasting connection. In return, Lu Changfeng offered to refine a seventh-tier pill capable of breaking Queen Medusa's seal on Hai Bodong, the Mittel Family's missing supreme elder. Tengshan was overwhelmed to learn that Hai Bodong was still alive after years of unsuccessful searches 10.
Over the following half month, Tengshan gathered the seal-breaking pill's ingredients, all of excellent quality. Lu Changfeng refined the pill at the auction house, and Tengshan secured it in a jade box. He subsequently showed it to Fa Ma and Gu He, providing tangible evidence of Lu Changfeng's seventh-tier alchemy 12.
Following Lu Changfeng's clues, Tengshan traveled with Fa Ma and Gu He to a secluded shop in the Tagor Desert. There, he presented the pill to Hai Bodong and explained its origin. Hai Bodong took it, broke the seal, and recovered his peak Nine-Star Dou Emperor strength 13.
Strengthening the Alliance
Tengshan accompanied Hai Bodong to the imperial palace when Lu Changfeng prepared Jia Xingtian's Sect Breaking Pill. While waiting outside the refining chamber, he praised Lu Changfeng's strength and alchemy. The arrival of the Amethyst Winged Lion King frightened him into retreating two steps; the beast then addressed Lu Changfeng as its master 22 23.
Later, Tengshan and Hai Bodong brought gifts to Lu Changfeng's residence. Finding him cultivating, they waited quietly in the courtyard with Xiao Xun'er's permission. Tengshan witnessed Hai Bodong offer his service in exchange for help obtaining a Sect Breaking Pill, but Lu Changfeng left the proposal undecided 26 28.
Afterward, Hai Bodong explained that following Lu Changfeng was an opportunity he could not afford to waste. Tengshan agreed to give Lu Changfeng the auction house's full cooperation and continued considering how to strengthen their relationship 28 29.
Protecting Lu Changfeng's Privacy
As factions sought information about the alchemist behind Jia Xingtian's breakthrough, Tengshan informed Lu Changfeng that even the Misty Cloud Sect had repeatedly approached the auction house. When Lu Changfeng expressed his dislike of trouble, Tengshan promised not to disclose information about him; the auction house subsequently maintained its silence 35.
During the same visit, Tengshan reported that Hai Bodong was cultivating in seclusion to attempt a Dou Zong breakthrough. He again raised the possibility of a Sect Breaking Pill and offered the auction house's assistance when Lu Changfeng said Hai Bodong would need to provide something in exchange 35.
Personality
Tengshan is commercially shrewd and quick to recognize the value of powerful connections. He views the cost of rare ingredients as worthwhile if it secures a seventh-tier alchemist's goodwill and strengthens the Mittel Auction House's position. His deference toward Lu Changfeng includes personal welcomes, gifts, and an adamant refusal to accept payment 5 10 26.
His attachment to the Mittel Family is especially evident in his response to Hai Bodong's survival. He becomes visibly emotional, bows deeply, and declares the family willing to pay any price to bring its supreme elder back. His gratitude continues after the seal is removed 10 12 26.
He also exercises discretion: he silences the guards who witnessed Lu Changfeng's arrival and later protects his privacy despite inquiries from influential factions 6 35.
Abilities & Skills
Procurement and Trade Connections
- Maintains access to partner auction houses in other empires, allowing him to seek rare materials unavailable locally 5.
- Uses his friendship with Fa Ma to obtain precious ingredients from the Alchemist Guild 6.
- Assembles complete, high-quality ingredient sets for Lu Changfeng's pill refinement 10 12.
Diplomacy and Information Management
- Personally negotiates with Lu Changfeng and offers the auction house's resources to cultivate goodwill 5 10.
- Controls sensitive information through staff instructions and refusal to answer outside inquiries 6 35.
- Acts as an intermediary between Hai Bodong and Lu Changfeng over the seal-breaking pill and a possible Sect Breaking Pill 10 13 35.
Relationships
- Lu Changfeng — Valued ally and benefactor. Tengshan supplies his materials, protects his privacy, and pledges the auction house's cooperation 5 10 29 35.
- Hai Bodong — The Mittel Family's supreme elder. Tengshan helps locate him, delivers the pill that restores his strength, and advocates for his further advancement 10 13 35.
- Fa Ma — Long-standing friend and Alchemist Guild contact who helps source rare ingredients and accompanies the search for Hai Bodong 6 13.
- Gu He — Business associate of the auction house. Tengshan shows him Lu Changfeng's seventh-tier pill, and they travel together to find Hai Bodong 12 13.
- Xiao Xun'er — Receives Tengshan and Hai Bodong at Lu Changfeng's residence and permits them to wait while he cultivates 26.
Notable Quotes
“As long as we can save Elder Hai and bring him back, the Mittel Family is willing to pay any price!” 10