"*Chuckle.*"
"You bring out such valuable items; it's only strange if they don't covet them. Even under normal circumstances, they might secretly assassinate us and steal our belongings, let alone now when they think we are newcomers."
Ya Fei smiled sweetly.
She didn't believe Xu Ran's nonsense. Where is there a normal person who wouldn't be tempted?
She feared that if she were in that situation, she too might take a desperate risk.
"What does that have to do with me? As long as they do something wrong, they need to be punished. I am quite fair," Xu Ran said leisurely. If he had to control this power himself, he would have slaughtered them in a fit of rage long ago without thinking too much.
However, since Ya Fei was going to take charge of this auction and other related forces, Xu Ran would naturally help Ya Fei sort out her authority.
A top ten expert on the Black List, a renowned power in the Black Corner Region— their demise would also make others think twice before defying Ya Fei's will.
"Heehee. After all, they're not exactly good stuff, so at most we're merely outwitting the crafty," Ya Fei laughed, very much in agreement with Xu Ran's words. Following Xu Ran for a long time had turned her a bit scheming as well.
As long as she got her hands on this Grand Auction House, she could return to her old trade.
But in the past, she had worked for her family, seeking to prove herself with her achievements. Now, she was completely working for herself and Xu Ran, which naturally carried a different meaning.
Moreover, Black Seal City was on the outskirts not far from Canaan Academy, which also meant she was closer to Xu Ran.
Soon, the news that a mysterious person was going to auction Earth-Level Dou Techniques and Cultivation Techniques at the Black Seal City Grand Auction House spread, causing a sensation.
The entire Black Corner Region was agitated at this moment.
Even Canaan Academy, which usually had little interaction with the forces of the Black Corner Region, became restless at this moment. If Canaan Academy could obtain these Cultivation Techniques and Dou Techniques, it would greatly enhance the foundation of the academy.
For the forces and experts of the Black Corner Region, whoever obtained these could significantly boost their strength, ultimately affecting the stability of the Black Corner Region.
So, the various powers of the Black Corner Region, which had been relatively stable, all reopened their eyes at this moment.
A strong scent of blood hung over the skies of the Black Corner Region.
Everyone knew that the Black Corner Region was in for unsettling times ahead.
Now, all the powers wanted to know what kind of attributes these Dou Techniques and Cultivation Techniques were, and whether they could cultivate them...
"Are you sure? Ordinary people could bring out such Cultivation Techniques and Dou Techniques?" Liu Shan Men Sect Leader Yuan Yi furrowed his brow. To be honest, he was in a difficult position.
He feared making the wrong choice and stirring up a situation he couldn't control.
What if those two really were powerful experts or descendants of powerful experts? What then?
"Think about it, my lord. If they were experienced, would they have walked away without even seeing your face when bringing out such treasures?"
"Moreover, how could those top-tier powers possibly auction off such precious Cultivation Techniques?"
"All of that makes some sense. In any case, I can't miss this opportunity. I'll take a gamble, and I suppose these two young people are probably just lucky. Such incidents have happened before—it's just that the items they brought out this time are too good," Yuan Yi licked his lips, his greed growing stronger and stronger.
...
After helping Ya Fei get settled, Xu Ran then returned to Canaan Academy.
The auction was delayed a few more days because of the Dou Techniques and Cultivation Techniques Xu Ran had provided, as they needed some time to be advertised, so there was no rush.
At the moment, at the base of an elegant attic in the girls' dormitory area.
Xiao Yan, dressed appropriately, was calling out Xun Er's name below.
"Xun Er, come down and see me. I am your brother Xiao Yan."
"I have so many things I want to say to you, I've always loved you, it's just that before, I was deceived by Xu Ran. There are so many misunderstandings between us. Xun Er, don't you want to know how despicable Xu Ran is? Xu Ran has always been plotting against you, plotting against me, he doesn't truly love you. Only I am the one who truly likes you."
"Xun Er, we are childhood sweethearts, we grew up together, have you forgotten?"
Xiao Yan was shouting from outside.
It had been so long since he'd seen her, he didn't know what Xun Er looked like now, how beautiful she had become.
But now, Xun Er must be even more beautiful than before. Her figure must have become even more mature, no longer the greenness of her early years.
"Xiao Yan, why have you come too?"
"Have you no shame?"
Xiao Mei and Xiao Yu came out and were somewhat astonished to see Xiao Yan.
They hadn't expected Xiao Yan to have also joined Canaan Academy.
Having studied at Canaan Academy for quite some time, Xiao Mei was still as pure and charming as ever, with her long pink hair tied beautifully, and her figure was much more mature, at first glance seeming much better than Xiao Yu's.
Xiao Yu was dressed in a sizzling hot crop top and shorts, with a long whip tied around her waist, fair-skinned and beautiful, and a pair of long, strikingly gorgeous legs that could certainly look down upon all others.
"Cousin Xiao Yu, cousin Xiao Mei." Xiao Yan looked at Xiao Yu and Xiao Mei, and for a moment, he was somewhat spellbound.
Now, the two women were like goddesses, becoming more and more beautiful.
"You're worthy? We do not have a relative like you. You have already been expelled from the Xiao Family, you are no longer one of us," Xiao Yu said coldly, her eyes filled with disgust as she looked at Xiao Yan.
Xiao Mei was also very disdainful, "You beast, you even had the heart to murder our cousins Xiao Ding and Xiao Li, what humanity do you have left to speak of? Even if you are strong now, we will not respect you in the slightest. Killing your own brothers, what makes you different from a beast?"
Now, they had received the news.
Their cousins had also grown up in the Xiao Family, and they had always been very caring towards them.
Knowing of their death, they were also heartbroken.
Hearing that it was Xiao Yan who killed them, they grew even more disgusted with Xiao Yan.
In their eyes, Xiao Yan was a guy who had extinguished all humanity.
"I don't want to argue with you. The death of the two brothers has nothing to do with me, on the contrary, I was the one who buried their remains. The one who truly killed them was actually Xu Ran," Xiao Yan lifted his head and said earnestly.
Xu Ran was despicable and shameless, cold-blooded and ruthless; his brother had never offended Xu Ran, yet he was killed by him and they were subjected to all kinds of torture.
"Xiao Yan, you really know how to slander people. Xu Ran has a kind heart, he's upright and honorable. Do you think Xu Ran is the same as a trash like you?" How could Xiao Mei and Xiao Yu possibly believe Xiao Yan's words? Xiao Yan's reputation was already ruined, whatever Xiao Yan said, they only needed to think the opposite. For example, if Xiao Yan said it was Xu Ran's doing, then the result would not be Xu Ran's doing.