Zhao Xian.
Upon seeing the person who arrived, Xiao Yan couldn't help but murmur to himself.
He clearly remembered that this guy's strength was greater than any of the other visiting Dou Di experts present before; he was a mid-stage two-star Dou Di expert.
Xiao Yan had no chance of winning against this guy. Even before he had looked him in the eye, Xiao Yan still felt a strange chill.
"Um?"
Upon revealing himself, Zhao Xian noticed Xiao Yan and the other two standing before him. He couldn't help but frown slightly and let out a soft exclamation. Then, when his gaze fell upon Xiao Yan and Murong Qianqian beside him, a flash of killing intent suddenly crossed his silver-white eyes.
"Snort!"
Even though the killing intent was fleeting, it was still instantly detected by Jin Yao, who was closely observing the latter. Immediately, Jin Yao moved and her delicate body stood in front of Xiao Yan and Murong Qianqian. She let out a cold snort from her upturned nose, and her beautiful eyes also flashed with a chilling intent.
"You are Jin Yao, the owner of the Thousand Medicine Pavilion?"
Zhao Xian's icy gaze slowly shifted from Xiao Yan and the other person, then turned to Jin Yao. The expression on his face did not change in the slightest because of the latter's aura.
Who are you?
Faced with Zhao Xian's question, Jin Yao's expression grew increasingly cold. Her beautiful eyes were extremely indifferent, yet at the same time, there was an indelible, deep sense of apprehension.
Although both are Two-Star Dou Di, the latter is a mid-stage two-star Dou Di. Although they are only a hair's breadth apart, they are worlds apart, as different as heaven and earth.
Compared to Half-Emperor- Emperor, the distinction between power levels at the Dou Di level is extremely strict. Even if the difference between two people is only one line, their strength is absolutely distinct.
The strong are the strong; here, there is no difference whatsoever, only a world of difference.
"Hmph, don't worry, I won't make a move here. Heavenly Cloud Auction House's territory is unassailable, even in the entire Western Region. Not even I would dare. But kid..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Xian pointed his sword, his sharp and icy gaze once again falling on Xiao Yan. This chilling gaze made Xiao Yan Xiao Yan feel as if he had thorns in his back, causing him to shiver involuntarily.
"Remember this: debts incurred while traveling must be repaid sooner or later. Even if you manage to escape unscathed within the Heavenly Cloud Auction House today, I guarantee you won't leave Yan City alive if you dare to leave!"
Upon hearing such cold words, Xiao Yan's expression changed again. He truly couldn't understand when he had ever had such an enemy under the tree.
Just as Xiao Yan was pondering this, Zhao Xian moved swiftly, his robust body sweeping past Xiao Yan. The gust of wind he created as he passed stung Xiao Yan's face.
His steps were as swift as the wind and as fast as thunder; such invisible power truly lived up to the reputation of Dou Di powerhouse!
Xiao Yan was secretly amazed, and at the same time, he couldn't help but feel even more curious about Zhao Xian. Xiao Yan was certain that this was the first time he had met him, and he couldn't understand why this guy was so hostile to him. This question always lingered in Xiao Yan's mind.
At that very moment, at the end of the passage, in another space enveloped in white light, a familiar, aged voice drifted out.
"Hehe, please come in, you three outside as well."
Upon hearing that familiar voice, Xiao Yan's expression immediately relaxed considerably. The owner of the voice was none other than Fang Qian, the manager of the auction house.
"Hmph, you old codger, I had no idea who it was, it's you again."
Upon hearing this, Jin Yao, standing beside Xiao Yan, pursed her red lips slightly, a relaxed expression appearing on her face. Clearly, Zhao Xian's departure had greatly relieved the pressure in her heart.
The three exchanged glances. Murong Qianqian maintained a well-behaved expression throughout, while the others were unaware that Xiao Yan's arm, which she was holding, was already numb and unable to move.
After the three of them stepped into the white light, they almost reflexively squinted their eyes. It wasn't until after a while, when they had gradually become familiar with the white light, that they slowly opened their eyes.
What came into view was a stone chamber. The chamber was neither too big nor too small, enough to accommodate nearly twenty people. The three walls were bare and unadorned, all as black as ink. Yet, faintly, it exuded an eerie glow that was difficult to detect.
The only piece of furniture in the stone chamber was a table, also a stone table, a black stone table, carved with all sorts of magical beasts, which looked extremely valuable.
Three chairs were placed around the stone table, and the three sat down in turn, with Fang Qian making no attempt to stand on ceremony.
"Hehe, I've been waiting for quite some time. I've prepared everything for you two, except for what you have in your hands..."
At this point, Fang Qian Qian's expression paused slightly, but he didn't say anything more, maintaining a smiling face that Xiao Yan and Jin Yao could easily understand.
"Here, my Lily of the Valley Paste."
Jin Yao casually took out a jade box, and after opening it, a piece of milky white, jade-like plaster appeared before the three of them.
Upon seeing the plaster, Fang Qian Qian's smile broadened even further. He carefully held it in his hands, gently inhaling the unique aroma of the ointment. After a short while, he nodded with a smile.
"Indeed, Master Jin has brought out some truly fine items. Your collection alone is probably less than a tenth the size of my auction house's!"
Unable to suppress a laugh, Fang Qian took out a jade box in each hand. After opening it, a delicate, green fruit appeared before the four of them.
" Green Jade Fruit, here, this is what you wanted. Don't worry, with me here, I guarantee it's top-grade."
He chuckled, mimicking Jin Yao's tone, and then turned his even more intense gaze to Xiao Yan Fang Qian, who was sitting between the two of them. Compared to what the former had taken out, Fang Qian was more concerned about the Thousand-Fan Leaf that Xiao Yan had taken out.
That's a truly priceless treasure!
"Hehe, sir, what about yours? Compared to that, I'm more curious about how you managed to get your hands on that woman's Thousand-Fan Leaf."
As he said this, Fang Qian didn't forget to tease Xiao Yan with his eyes, which made the latter's face show a look of both laughter and tears.
Shrugging, Xiao Yan shook his head noncommittally and did not answer. Instead, he flicked his finger, and with a flash of white light, a emerald green fan blade the size of a washbasin appeared on the stone table in front of him.
"Look, Thousand-Fan Leaf, from a thousand years ago..."
"And it's so fresh, the medicinal properties are preserved so well, it's like it was just picked recently."
Before Xiao Yan could finish speaking, Fang Qian immediately followed up with his own words, which were also filled with a strong sense of surprise.
Upon hearing Fang Qian's words, Xiao Yan's expression subtly hardened, and he quickly replied:
"I naturally have my own methods for storing these medicinal herbs, so it's not surprising that they're stored so well..."
Upon hearing this, a hint of suspicion flashed across his old eyes, but he ultimately nodded. Xiao Yan, however, frowned slightly, looking at Fang Qian with anticipation in his eyes, and said with a touch of impatience:
"I've already taken everything out; shouldn't you give me my Blazing Flame Flower too?"
"Hehe, sir, you seem quite impatient."
With a light laugh and a teasing remark, Fang Qian stopped talking and flicked his finger, and a jade box appeared on the stone table in front of them.
Without the slightest hesitation, Xiao Yan immediately activated it, and instantly, a fiery red light quickly illuminated the entire stone chamber.
Looking at the fiery red flowers in the jade box before him, Xiao Yan's emotions quickly surged with excitement.
After quickly putting away the Blazing Flame Flower from the jade box, a huge weight was finally lifted from Xiao Yan's heart.
" The Blazing Flame Flower, I finally got it!"