Today, Yan City is clearly more lively than ever before, with a cacophony of voices, like the deafening sound of gongs and drums. The sky and the ground are filled with a sea of people, and the crowds on the city ground surge like a swarm of ants.
Meanwhile, in the sky, more and more Half-Emperor gathered above Yan City, like a dark cloud covering the entire Yan City, blocking out most of the sunlight that originally shone between heaven and earth.
After leaving their residence, Xiao Yan and Murong Qianqian did not stop. They stepped directly into the void and flew towards the auction house in the center of the city.
After what happened at the Thousand Medicine Pavilion two days ago, many people in Yan City are now familiar with Xiao Yan's face. Therefore, as soon as Xiao Yan and his companion walked less than a hundred feet away, many people both above and below noticed their presence.
Immediately, many people cast respectful glances at Xiao Yan Xiao Yan, and some of the nearby Half-Emperor bowed and clasped their hands in humility.
Xiao Yan responded with a smile, but inwardly he couldn't help but marvel at the gesture.
From what we see today, it is easy to see the difference between those with ability and those without.
When he was just a Second-Tier Alchemist, although he would receive many astonished glances when he was seen, that was all. There were countless people who wanted to kill him, and any Half-Emperor powerhouse who saw him would reveal a greedy expression like a wolf.
However, at this moment, when he is a Third-Tier Alchemist, not only do Half-Emperor treat him with utmost respect, but even true Dou Di experts, terrifying figures with unparalleled strength, are equally courteous to him. It must be said that the difference between them is astounding!
"Well..."
He couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Although Xiao Yan appeared to be enjoying immense success on the surface, only he knew that what he relied on was nothing more than the power of Gu You.
In a short while, Xiao Yan and Murong Qianqian, who was following closely behind, arrived in front of a huge circular ancient building.
The entire ancient building lies on the ground like a giant ring. Inside the building is a huge Heavenly Stone Platform. Several dozen feet away from the edge of the stone platform are layers of high platforms that spread out like steps. Above the high platforms are cubicles supported by stone pillars. Looking down from above, the first thing that catches the eye is these cubicles.
This auction house was actually a completely open-air auction house!
It's important to understand that auction houses are typically built in heavily fortified indoor locations to prevent theft and escape of auction items. This ensures that no one causes trouble while also intimidating those attending the auction.
However, this auction house that appeared before Xiao Yan Xiao Yan was the first one he had ever seen since he began cultivating.
"Tsk tsk..."
Shaking his head slightly, Xiao Yan couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement. Even with a Dou Di expert in charge, this auction house was really too audacious and wild. If a powerful expert dared to cause trouble at the auction, even with Dou Di expert in charge, it might not be able to protect the auction items!
Of course, this matter had nothing to do with Xiao Yan, and he was too lazy to think about it. With a sigh, he took Murong Qianqian with him and leaped down towards the auction house below.
Although the flow of people in Yan City today is several times that of usual, there is a sizable area around the auction house where Xiao Yan and Murong Qianqian landed.
On this site, a huge doorway can be seen at a glance, which is the entrance to the auction.
At this moment, around Xiao Yan and his companion, a number of people were lined up, obediently following the order for entering the auction house.
And all of these people were at least Half-Emperor level experts.
Here, even Half-Emperor who are usually respected by outsiders can only queue up to enter the auction house like ordinary people. It has to be said that the auction house's resources are truly terrifying!
Seeing the long queue of nearly a hundred people in front of her, Murong Qianqian frowned slightly, glaring at Xiao Yan beside her with her beautiful eyes, and said angrily:
"It's all your fault! I told you to come earlier. Now the line is so long; by the time we get in, it'll be dark."
Slightly taken aback, Xiao Yan couldn't help but smile bitterly to himself. It seemed that he was the one who most wanted to participate in the auction between the two of them, so why was Murong Qianqian even more anxious than him when the auction was about to begin?
Xiao Yan didn't think much about the girl's thoughts, let alone speculate on them.
Xiao Yan, of course, had no idea that the girl wasn't in a hurry to participate in the auction. It was just that something Xiao Yan wanted was inside, and she was in such a rush so that Xiao Yan wouldn't regret missing out.
From beginning to end, the girl never considered whether she should participate in the auction; all she thought about was Xiao Yan in front of her, simply because he was there to find what he was looking for.
Perhaps that thing wasn't important to the girl, but she knew in her heart that it was extremely important to Xiao Yan, and that was why Murong Qianqian was even more anxious to enter the auction house than Xiao Yan.
"Hehe, alright, don't worry. Didn't I tell you, someone will come to pick us up? Just you wait and see."
Xiao Yan chuckled at Murong Qianqian's words, a smile playing on his lips. He crossed his arms, slowly raising his dark eyes to look at the tall ancient building before him. A glint of light flickered in the depths of his eyes. Above the entrance to the ancient building, on the thick, solid stone wall, was a magnificent and elegant character for "heaven," carved with powerful strokes.
After a few breaths, Xiao Yan's smile deepened, and he turned around, smiling as he said to Murong Qianqian:
"They've arrived."
As soon as she finished speaking, Murong Qianqian's pretty face showed a slight change in expression, revealing a hint of curiosity. As she raised her beautiful eyes and scanned her surroundings, a slightly hoarse and aged voice suddenly echoed from the void.
"Hehe, esteemed master, I am Fang Qian, the manager of Heavenly Cloud Auction House. I have been entrusted by several esteemed individuals to invite you to enter."
As the aged voice rang out, the void in front of Xiao Yan Xiao Yan his companion suddenly distorted, and then a kind-faced, white-haired old man appeared before them.
The old man appeared, immediately bowed respectfully to Xiao Yan Xiao Yan, and smiled broadly at him.
"You're too kind, senior. I'm just a junior and don't dare to call myself a master."
Hearing the old man's words, Xiao Yan dared not be negligent. Judging from the way the old man suddenly appeared, he must be a Dou Di expert. Facing such a person, Xiao Yan should maintain the most impartial attitude. After all, to be honest, he was only a Second-Tier Alchemist. Helping others is helping oneself. Mutual respect might be of some help to Xiao Yan.
"Hehe, Master, you're too modest. But since that's the case, please come into the auction house first. Those gentlemen have already prepared a private box for you."
Fang Qian glanced at Xiao Yan with a hint of admiration in his old eyes. Fang Qian couldn't help but feel a sense of surprise. The black-robed youth in front of him was not only young and promising, but also had a humble and composed personality. This was something the old man had never seen in any other juniors. Based on this alone, the old man's goodwill towards Xiao Yan increased significantly.
"Very well, I have indeed come for the auction. However, I would be grateful if you could decline the private rooms reserved for me by those gentlemen. I have never liked receiving favors from others, and I can handle this small matter myself."
With a light laugh, Xiao Yan firmly refuted the so-called private room.
Upon hearing this, Fang Qian's old eyes gleamed with a sharp light. With such a meticulous mind and terrifying talent for cultivation, this young man was bound to be extraordinary in the future!
The old man and the young man exchanged a few polite words, while Murong Qianqian, standing behind Xiao Yan, stood there dumbfounded, her pretty face showing a slightly wooden expression. She hadn't expected that someone would actually come to pick up Xiao Yan.
"Hehe, alright, stop standing there, let's go. Aren't you eager to go in? I'll take you in now."