Xiao Yan learned from the Strange Flame memory images of his ancestor Xiao Xuan that Dou Di families do not actually reside on the Dou Qi Continent but live in their own small world.
Such methods are truly terrifying.
At the auction, to highlight the value of the incomplete map, the auctioneer practically wore out his mouth, chattering on and on, but the venue remained silent.
This was because the auction house often brought out unknown junk to deceive bidders.
The silence in the auction house lasted for nearly five minutes before the auctioneer finally sighed. Just as he was about to announce the failure of the auction, a voice suddenly rang out, greatly relieving him.
"Eleven thousand."
The faint voice broke the silence in the venue. Immediately, countless eyes followed the sound, finally settling on Xiao Yan, who was near the front. Whispers arose.
"Alchemists really don't lack money."
"That's right, spending over ten thousand Gold Coins on something like that."
"Heh, I bet this guy doesn't know the auction house's tricks, thinking it's really something good. Doesn't he know that things like this appear many times a year?"
Fan Ling pondered slightly, his narrowed eyes fixed on the ancient, tattered piece of cloth swaying in the auctioneer's hand. He glanced at Xiao Yan, his eyes flashing, and a treacherous, smug smile appeared on his lips.
"Thirteen thousand Gold Coins," Fan Ling said, provocatively looking at Xiao Yan.
"Twenty thousand," Xiao Yan said slowly, without even looking at Fan Ling.
This price immediately made everyone in the audience prepare for a show. There was no doubt that they were at odds.
However, no matter how others saw it, Xiao Yan sat there calmly, looking very casual.
"Thirty thousand," Fan Ling sneered, not wanting Xiao Yan to have an easy time no matter what.
"One million," Xiao Yan said leisurely. It seemed that the price was just a number to him, something to play with.
In reality, Xiao Yan was ridiculously wealthy. The ten million Gold Coins Ya Fei gave him were just pocket money. Xiao Yan's real wealth was his alchemy.
The medicinal pills he possessed would be an astronomical figure if converted into Gold Coins.
At this point, Xiao Ning and the others beside Xiao Yan were completely weak-kneed. They had truly gained a lot of experience! Before Fan Ling could bid, the old man beside him quickly pulled him back, saying, "Young Sect Master, absolutely not."
Fan Ling shook off the old man and said coldly, "One million one hundred thousand."
However, unexpectedly, Xiao Yan did not raise the price again but instead crossed his arms and looked at Fan Ling. Even though his face was hidden by the hood, everyone could see the mockery hidden beneath it.
"Since you like it so much, then I'll let you have it."
"You!" Fan Ling glared at Xiao Yan. Spending a million Gold Coins on a piece of junk was completely beyond his means. Even though the Blood Sect had a thick foundation, he still had other things to bid on today. Spending a large sum of money on a useless item would surely get him scolded to death by his father.
Xun Er transmitted her voice, "Xiao Yan-gege, Xun Er has some Gold Coins here."
Xiao Yan smiled wryly in his heart. He had been supported by this rich woman Xun Er since he was a child, and he was still being supported now.
However, this feeling of being supported was truly not bad.
"No need, he'll give it to me later," Xiao Yan said, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes.
Ignoring Fan Ling's fierce gaze, Xiao Yan slowly closed his eyes, waiting for the Earth Rank Dou Technique to appear.
A mere Blood Sect, trying to snatch something from the Heaven Rank Protector of my Soul Palace? You should know that there is a Soul Palace branch in the Black-Corner Region! And Xiao Yan currently has over thirty thousand Soul Points.
Truly seeking death at the hands of King Yama.
The auction continued, and apart from a few precious Medicinal Herbs that Xiao Yan bid on, he wasn't very interested in anything else.
Sometimes, attending an auction was also a kind of torment. Xiao Meng and the others were very excited at first, but later they even felt sleepy and became numb.
As the auction was about to reach its final stages, a truly weighty auction item finally appeared. It was a Dou Technique Scroll, specifically, a movement-type Dou Technique.
"Three Thousand Lightning Movement, movement Dou Technique, level, Earth Rank Low-Level."
The auctioneer knew that this was the main event, and he didn't even bother with extra words, only stating the most essential information. These short fourteen words instantly plunged the noisy auction into silence. Countless red eyes suddenly turned to the silver Scroll on the crystal platform, and rapid breathing, like pulling a bellows, sounded.
Even Xiao Yan couldn't avoid it. After all, the Exploding Step he was currently using couldn't keep up anymore.
"Earth Rank movement Dou Technique." Xiao Yan took a deep breath. Even he couldn't help but feel his heart beating faster at this moment, his eyes filled with shock!
This Black-Corner Region was truly terrifying. He had heard that Earth Rank Dou Techniques were also auctioned last year.
However, Xiao Yan also understood that it wasn't that Earth Rank Dou Techniques were as common as cabbages in the Black-Corner Region, but rather because this was the Black-Corner Region.
These were all stolen goods, black market items! Hearing about the Three Thousand Lightning Movement, Xun Er frowned slightly and said, "Xiao Yan-gege, this movement Dou Technique isn't that good."
"Oh? Does this movement Dou Technique have flaws?" Xiao Yan asked.
Xun Er shook her head and said, "It's not the Dou Technique itself that's the problem. The Three Thousand Lightning Movement, in terms of speed alone, can even rival high-level Earth Rank movement Dou Techniques. The problem lies in its origin."
Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed, he had also guessed that this Three Thousand Lightning Movement must have a background.
"This Three Thousand Lightning Movement comes from the Wind and Thunder Pavilion. Although it's only a low-level Earth Rank Dou Technique, it's the Wind and Thunder Pavilion's treasure. It is a prerequisite Dou Technique for cultivating the high-level Earth Rank Dou Technique, Three Thousand Lightning Illusion Body, so secrecy is extremely strict, and only core disciples of the inner pavilion can practice it. If outsiders practice it... they will be relentlessly pursued by the Wind and Thunder Pavilion." Xun Er's face showed a worried expression.
Xun Er knew that the reason why the Three Thousand Lightning Illusion Body's power was comparable to Heaven Rank was because it had a trace of connection with the ancient Dou Di family, the Lei Clan. The water here was very deep.
Hearing Xun Er's words, Xiao Yan not only didn't show any worry, but instead revealed a hint of eagerness, afraid that the Dou Technique wouldn't be strong enough.
Of course, Xiao Yan knew what the Wind and Thunder Pavilion was, one of the top forces in the Dou Qi Continent, the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, one of the Four Pavilions of Central State.
But! Don't even mention the Four Pavilions, even the Three Valleys, Xiao Yan wouldn't be afraid of. Because he was a Heaven Rank Protector of the Soul Palace.
If your Wind and Thunder Pavilion has the guts, then come chase me to the Soul Palace!
Xiao Yan pinched Xun Er's delicate face and laughed, "Hahaha, if your Xiao Yan-gege is even afraid of this Wind and Thunder Pavilion, then how will the Xiao Clan gain a foothold in the Dou Qi Continent in the future?"
Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Xun Er's heart trembled. She always felt that there was more to Xiao Yan's words than met the eye.
"Xiao Yan-gege, could it be that you..."
Before Xun Er could finish speaking, Xiao Yan quoted a price: "Ten million Gold Coins."
This Three Thousand Lightning Movement didn't have a set minimum auction price, but Xiao Yan didn't waste any words and directly quoted all the Gold Coins he currently possessed.
Xiao Yan didn't know exactly how many Gold Coins he had, after all, in addition to what Ya Fei gave him, as the Xiao Clan's Young Clan Leader, Xiao Yan also had some savings.
Anyway, if it wasn't enough, he still had pills. Today, he would use price to suppress everyone! Everyone get out of my way, I'm determined to get this Three Thousand Lightning Movement!
Hearing Xiao Yan directly quote ten million Gold Coins, whether it was the Blood Sect, the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, or the Black Skull Tomb, they were all extremely surprised and frightened by Xiao Yan's large sum! A low-level Earth Rank movement Dou Technique was naturally worth more than ten million Gold Coins, but this was black market goods, so that was another matter.
The silent auction house gradually recovered after nearly a few minutes. Gazes met each other, all of them were shocked by the terrifying sky-high price, and their blood was boiling. Ten million, how long would it take for a force to accumulate such a huge amount?
Xiao Yan's high price clearly caught the Blood Sect, the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, the Black Skull Tomb and other forces off guard. After looking at each other, they all withdrew their calls with ugly faces.
The Blood Sect was even blocked before they could even bid.
The Blood Sect's Young Sect Master, Fan Ling, glanced at Xiao Yan with gloomy eyes, his palms trembled slightly a few times, he lowered his head slightly, and a hint of ferocity and killing intent flashed in his eyes.
"Hehehe, if you hadn't bid for this Three Thousand Lightning Movement, perhaps I wouldn't have had time to pay attention to you. Since you're courting death, then don't blame me."
Seeing Xiao Yan bid for the Three Thousand Lightning Movement so decisively, Xun Er didn't say anything. She believed that Xiao Yan must have his own ideas.
Although this Three Thousand Lightning Movement wasn't the final trump card of the auction, it was the last one for Xiao Yan. It wasn't that Xiao Yan didn't have money, but the last item was a Grade 7 pill, the Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill.
Although this pill was good, the auction conditions directly made Xiao Yan refuse to bid.
Because the auction condition was to agree to two things from the seller.
Xiao Yan cursed in his heart that this Alchemist was an idiot. He wanted to command him with just a Grade 7 pill?
In the end, Elder Qing of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion obtained this Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill at the cost of two favors from the Heavenly Serpent Mansion's Dou Huang.
After the auction ended, Xiao Yan handed over all the funds and distributed everything except the Three Thousand Lightning Movement and Medicinal Herbs to Xiao Yu and the others.
"Xiao Yu, find a place to refine the Thunder Bat Sky Wings and you can use flying Dou Techniques. Next, the journey from Black Seal City back to Canaan Academy will be the final test for the five of you."
"Xun Er and I have other things to do." Xiao Yan smiled and ignored the five of them. If they still needed his protection to go back, then they wouldn't be able to grow.
After speaking, Xiao Yan grabbed Xun Er's small hand and disappeared into the crowd.
Letting Xiao Yan pull her, Xun Er asked, "Xiao Yan-gege, are you planning to find the people from the Blood Sect to get back the Purification Lotus Demon Flame remnant map?"
Only Xun Er and Xiao Yan knew that the remnant map was the most valuable thing in the auction just now. If it was really sold, it would be worth at least a Grade 8 pill or even more.
To Xun Er's surprise, Xiao Yan shook his head and smiled, "It's okay to leave the remnant map in the Blood Sect, anyway, they don't know what it's for. We'll find a chance to get it back later. But if the pill is eaten, then it's really gone."
"Pill? That Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill? Xiao Yan-gege, didn't you say you didn't want it just now?" Xun Er's eyes were innocent. He thought that Xiao Yan didn't bid just now because he didn't want it.
Xiao Yan pulled Xun Er to a hidden alley and said with a cheap smile, "Who doesn't want a Grade 7 pill, but it's impossible for me to agree to two things from that seller."
"Xiao Yan-gege, you want to..."
"Rob!"
"Rob?!" Xun Er blinked her beautiful eyes. With her status and position, there was nothing she couldn't have. She had never even considered, let alone done, anything like robbery.
"Xiao Yan gege, this... isn't it a bit inappropriate?"
"Xun Er, we call this 'when in Rome, do as the Romans do.' The Black-Corner Region is like this; we must respect the local culture."
Xiao Yan revealed his pearly white teeth, smiling brightly. "Besides, it's okay to be a bad kid once in a while after being a good kid for so long."
Xun Er looked at Xiao Yan, her expression somewhat dazed, and murmured, "Be a bad kid..."
Xiao Yan took out two masks from his storage ring. After all, with Xun Er here, it wasn't convenient to take out the Soul Robes.
Seeing that Xiao Yan had all the tools for the job, Xun Er suspected that Xiao Yan did this sort of thing often.
Xun Er had the same unconditional trust in Xiao Yan, and after taking the mask, she asked, "But, we don't know where the Heavenly Serpent Mansion people are."
Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes and said, "Don't worry, I've already locked onto those people."
At this moment, a black cat traversing the void was licking its fur. Through the void, Mao Wu locked onto the Heavenly Serpent Mansion's group.
Without reaching the Dou Zong realm, one couldn't even enter the void, let alone detect it. Only a Dou Zun might be able to pull Mao Wu out of the void.
In other words, Mao Wu was now the strongest hunter!
...
It wasn't until the afternoon that the Heavenly Serpent Mansion group swaggered out of the hotel and roared out of Black Seal City.
After the Heavenly Serpent Mansion group left Black Seal City, two black shadows streaked across the sky, instantly catching up with Elder Qing of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion.
"Who?!" Elder Qing saw two Black Robed Men with Dou Qi wings in the sky, and a look of gravity flashed in her eyes.
Xiao Yan looked at Xun Er beside him. He didn't expect Xun Er to be able to fly as well. Those golden wings were far more advanced than Xiao Yan's Amethyst Cloud Wings.
"Hand over the Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill, and we might spare your lives," Xiao Yan said in a low voice, sneering.
"Hmm? A Dou Ling and a Da Dou Shi?!" After sensing Xiao Yan and Xun Er's strength, the twenty-plus members of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion were immediately stunned.
They wondered if they were dreaming. A Dou Ling and a Da Dou Shi could actually materialize Dou Qi wings, and the two of them dared to rob them!
You had to know, Elder Qing was a Dou Wang, and the remaining people included eight Dou Lings and fourteen Da Dou Shis.
They doubted their own values! Xun Er, on the side, was both nervous and excited. Although she knew that robbery was wrong, she couldn't help but feel a little thrill from violating morals.
Undeniably, this was a very special experience for Xun Er.
Xiao Yan crossed his arms and said, "What, a Dou Ling can't rob a Dou Wang? Today, I'm going to rob you."
Elder Qing's eyes narrowed, and she said sternly, "I don't care what madness you're spouting, but daring to rob my Heavenly Serpent Mansion, the Heavenly Serpent Mansion will make you pay the price!"
A ferocious look appeared in Xiao Yan's eyes, and he laughed. "Hahaha, what an overbearing Heavenly Serpent Mansion. You're allowed to rob me, but I'm not allowed to rob you?"
Xiao Yan not only wanted the Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill, but he also wanted revenge! Although the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor had promised to treat Qing Lin well, no matter what, she had been taken from Xiao Yan's hands.
A debt unpaid is not Xiao Yan!
Elder Qing finally understood why the other party wanted to rob them; they were enemies! Xiao Yan used Soul Transmission to say, "Xun Er, can you handle those Dou Lings?"
If ordinary people heard this, they would probably think Xiao Yan was crazy. How could a Da Dou Shi defeat a group of Dou Lings?!
Xun Er nodded lightly and said, "I can."
As soon as she finished speaking, a golden energy erupted from Xun Er's entire body, and her cultivation soared to the peak of Dou Ling in the blink of an eye! The intensity of this surge stunned not only the people from the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, but even Xiao Yan.
This secret technique was too awesome!
"Xun Er, does this secret technique have any impact on your body?"
"Xiao Yan gege, don't worry, this secret technique won't have any side effects on me, but it can't be used continuously."
Xiao Yan was so envious that he could die. Comparing people is infuriating; this secret technique was stronger than the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations, and it didn't even have any side effects?!
Xiao Yan sighed inwardly, and with tears in his eyes, he silently activated the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations created by his ancestor, which was not only incomplete but also had side effects.
With a bang! A burst of fire erupted from Xiao Yan's body. In just a few seconds, Xiao Yan's aura soared from a two-star Dou Ling to an eight-star Dou Ling, increasing by six stars! "Xiao Yan gege, is that the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations?" Xun Er's beautiful eyes were shocked, and she transmitted in surprise.
The Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations was a legendary secret technique even in the Dou Di clans, and the Three Mysterious Transformations of the Burning Flame Valley was actually incomplete, which was why it hadn't been targeted.
The true Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations could be called a miraculous secret technique.
"Yes, I accidentally obtained the secret method inheritance of Burning Flame Valley."
Seeing that Xiao Yan's strength had also received an explosive increase, Elder Qing became somewhat nervous. It was very obvious that these two people in front of her really intended to rob her! After chatting with Xun Er for a while, Xiao Yan looked at Elder Qing below, a fierce glint flashed in his eyes, and he sneered, "It seems you don't plan to accept my suggestion."
As soon as Xiao Yan's voice fell, an afterimage remained in place. The next second, Xiao Yan preemptively appeared in front of Elder Qing, his right fist condensed with the Ten Thousand Beasts Spirit Flame, and the Eight Extremities Collapse was directly unleashed.
With a loud bang, even though Elder Qing used a Dou Technique to defend, she couldn't defend against the Eight Extremities Collapse's hidden force combined with the Ten Thousand Beasts Spirit Flame's physical enhancement. She was sent flying into the sky by Xiao Yan's punch.
That's how the Soul Palace does things, what they say is robbing, is robbing!
Whoosh, a pair of bat wings appeared behind Elder Qing. She was already a Dou Wang, so she could naturally fly.
"Even if you use a secret method to increase your strength, there is still an insurmountable gap between a Dou Wang and a Dou Ling!" A section of a green snake tail was revealed from Elder Qing's long skirt, patches of snake scales appeared on her face, and a pair of sharp fangs emerged.
The green light in Elder Qing's palm greatly intensified, and with a wave of her slender hand, a huge energy green snake pounced towards Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan didn't waste any words. With the Mystic Heavy Ruler in hand, he unleashed the Flame Splitting Tsunami Ruler towards the sky.
It would be too embarrassing to use the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations to deal with an intermediate Dou Wang and still dawdle.
With a bang, endless blood-red flames exploded, instantly engulfing the green energy Giant Python. Elder Qing's jade hand emitted light again, and an energy shield enveloped Elder Qing to resist the Flame Splitting Tsunami Ruler.
"It's actually an Earth Rank Dou Technique! What is this kid's background!"
Just as Elder Qing had the intention to retreat, a voice came from the sea of fire: "Asura Soul Severing Technique—Soul Chasing!"
The moment Elder Qing heard this voice, the Dou Qi in her body was involuntarily cut off, and the scene in front of her began to fall apart. She immediately realized that she could not control her body, and the surrounding world began to spin.
Xiao Yan has methods to deal with Magical Beasts.
Even though the Asura Soul Severing Technique hasn't even reached the entry level, and can only exert less than one percent of its power, it is enough to deal with a fifth-order Magical Beast.
With a snap, Xiao Yan's right hand pinched Elder Qing's neck. Looking at Elder Qing, whose eyes were blank, her mouth trembling and unable to move, Xiao Yan coldly said in her ear: "Go back and tell Lü Man and Bai Ya that I, Xiao Yan, will personally visit your Heavenly Serpent Mansion soon to settle the score for Qing Lin."
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