"You said that as long as I can get revenge, as long as I can kill Xiao Yan, as long as I can kill that bitch Zhu Zhuqing, kill Dai Weisi, and take back everything that belongs to me."
"I'm willing to pay any price!"
Dai Mubai's calm voice rang out in the narrow, dark space.
"Good."
As the mysterious man listened to Dai Mubai's hateful words, a wicked smile curled at the corner of his mouth beneath his cloak.
"Since that's the case, it's your own choice."
"However, during this process, you will endure unimaginable pain, ten or even a hundred times more intense than the pain you are currently experiencing."
Dai Mubai remained silent.
He stared at the object in the mysterious man's hand, the madness in his eyes gradually fading into the depths of his gaze.
Instead, it is replaced by an extreme calmness.
After a long pause, Dai Mubai spoke:
"Let's begin."
This surprised the mysterious man.
"Once you start, there's no turning back."
"Snort!"
A hint of mockery flashed in Dai Mubai's eyes as he looked at the mysterious man and said:
"From the moment you came knocking on my door, there was no turning back, was there?"
A fierce flame ignited in Dai Mubai's eyes.
I don't care who you are, or what your purpose is.
All I want is revenge! I want Xiao Yan dead!
The mysterious man was very satisfied with Dai Mubai's current state.
Looking at Dai Mubai's healed right arm and right leg.
His dragon claw suddenly lashed out.
Dai Mubai's right arm and right leg were shattered again, and blood flowed out.
"Well!"
Dai Mubai's pupils contracted sharply, and his face showed extreme pain.
The mysterious man then pressed the two Soul Beast bodies in his hand toward Dai Mubai's severed limbs.
"Relax..."
A voice, tinged with seduction, rang out.
"The most painful part is yet to come."
"Ah--!"
Dai Mubai let out a heart-wrenching scream.
Under the influence of the mysterious man's medicine, the two Soul Beast torsos seemed to come alive.
The jet-black scales transformed into countless tiny tentacles, frantically burrowing into Dai Mubai wound.
It was intertwined with his bones, flesh, and veins.
The feeling was like someone was frantically stirring countless red-hot steel needles inside his body.
Dai Mubai's body convulsed violently, his veins bulging, and he roared like a wild beast from the mouth of a snake.
"Laugh!"
The mysterious man waved his hand, and streams of Soul Power pressed Dai Mubai firmly against the stone platform.
"Hang in there, if you faint now, all our efforts will be wasted."
Dai Mubai's remaining left fingernail dug deeply into his palm, drawing blood.
He clenched his teeth so hard they almost broke, his vision blurred, and his consciousness gradually faded.
But listening to the mysterious man's words, he persisted; he dared not faint.
Because if you faint, you'll lose everything and will never be able to take revenge.
How much time had passed in the dark underground space was unknown.
On the stone platform, Dai Mubai had slowly stopped moving.
If it weren't for the slight rise and fall of his chest, you wouldn't be able to tell that he was still alive.
At this moment, Dai Mubai's right hand had transformed into a jet-black claw covered in scales.
But at this moment, he had completely lost consciousness.
"It's still not enough after all..."
A faint, hoarse voice sounded, and the mysterious man stepped to Dai Mubai's side.
The cloak slowly disappeared, revealing a familiar yet strangely hideous face within the space.
The face beneath the mysterious man's cloak clearly resembled Yu Xiaogang.
However, his right hand and right leg, which had been severed by Xiao Yan, have now been reconnected.
At this moment, Yu Xiaogang is completely different from the composed Grandmaster he once was.
His face was covered with strange blue lines starting from his right shoulder.
The entire right side of his body was covered by these blue patterns.
His pupils held a strange, crimson hue deep within.
His entire right arm no longer resembled a human's; instead, it took the form of a dragon claw after being possessed by a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Rex.
His recovered right leg was concealed by the cloak, so nothing seemed amiss.
But at this moment, his gaze fell on Dai Mubai, who had already fallen into a coma, and his brows furrowed tightly.
Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing, upon returning to Peaceful Restaurant, did not sense anything unusual.
However, the next morning, Qian Baichuan sent an invitation.
Three days later, Hundred Herbs Pavilion plans to hold an auction in Star Luo City.
The demand for Blood Coagulation Powder and Qi Gathering Pill is increasing, and Hundred Herbs Pavilion's orders are already piling up.
Even the Zhu Family sent someone to discuss sales in the three southern provinces, their attitude almost humble.
It's clear that something was gleaned from Dai Weisi's attitude.
During this period, he continuously refined elixirs to restore his Soul Power.
Xiao Yan already sensed that he would probably be able to break through again in just a few days.
For three days, Xiao Yan did not go out, but stayed in the restaurant, constantly refining pills for future use.
Zhu Zhuqing also stayed in her room to cultivate.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
The auction held by the Hundred Herbs Pavilion was conducted at the Treasure Pavilion in the center of Star Luo City.
This is the largest auction house in Star Luo City, belonging to the Hundred Herbs Pavilion, specializing in auctioning various rare medicinal herbs, Soul Tool, and even Soul Bone.
In front of Peaceful Restaurant, Qian Baichuan had already arranged a special carriage to pick up Xiao Yan and his companion.
Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing sat in the carriage and headed towards the Treasure Pavilion.
When we arrived at the Treasure Pavilion, the place was bustling with traffic and people.
Representatives from various factions entered the venue one after another, including the Star Luo Imperial Family, military generals, and envoys from various families.
Qian Baichuan personally stood at the door to greet the guests, his smile brighter than ever before.
When he saw Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Yan's carriage stop in front of the Treasure Pavilion, a broad smile instantly appeared on his face.
" Elder Xiao, you've finally arrived."
Qian Baichuan strode forward and personally helped Xiao Yan and his companion off the carriage.
The surrounding crowd looked surprised when they saw Qian Baichuan's appearance.
"Who is this person? How could he possibly make Shopkeeper Qian like this, like this..."
"Such obsequiousness, is that it?"
The person next to him picked up where he left off.
"Do you know that this is the youngest elder in the Spirit Hall?"
"Could he be Elder Xiao Yan, the Soul King with two Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring, who has now introduced the Blood Coagulation Powder and Qi Gathering Pill?"
That's right!
Back at the city gate, I personally witnessed Elder Xiao administer just one pill, and the bleeding from Xiong Qianchang's arm stopped immediately.
The noise from the surrounding people did not affect Xiao Yan and his group.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Xiao Yan, Zhu Zhuqing, and Qian Baichuan entered the Treasure Pavilion together.
Today, Xiao Yan wore a dark blue robe with gold trim, and the Spirit Hall emblem was pinned to his chest. He exuded composure.
Zhu Zhuqing was still dressed in a purple-black outfit, her long hair tied up, her face cold and aloof.
The interior of the Treasure Pavilion is even more magnificent than the exterior.
In the center of the hall was a circular auction platform three zhang high, surrounded by three tiers of viewing platforms.
The first floor has regular seating, while the second floor has VIP boxes.
The third floor houses luxurious private rooms reserved for top-tier VIPs.
Qian Baichuan led Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing to a private room on the third floor.
The private box offered a superb view of the entire auction hall and was luxuriously furnished, with the coffee table laden with rare fruits and fine teas.
"Hehe, Elder Xiao, please rest here for a moment. The auction will begin in half an hour."
Qian Baichuan smiled at Xiao Yan and the other person:
"There are maids waiting outside the private room. Please let us know if you need anything."