He couldn't understand why his sister, not superficial by nature, would favor someone who couldn't cultivate.
At times, Xiao Ning even suspected that Xiao Jian was Xiao Yu's real brother.
Otherwise, why would she always intervene whenever he targeted Xiao Jian?
Now, this "useless" boy had a very real chance of becoming his sister's husband.
His fists clenched tighter.
But why was Xiao Jian even at the Dou Techniques Hall? Could he have truly manifested Dou Qi and be learning techniques?
This was bad.
On the other side, Xiao Jian returned to his room and saw Pei En waiting.
"Uncle Pei En, weren't you supposed to patrol today? Did something happen with Uncle Tong?" Xiao Jian asked as he approached.
"Young master, Miss Ya Fei at the Mittel Auction House sent word
everything is ready for your cultivation," Pei En said softly after bowing.
"Ah, understood. You may attend to your work," Xiao Jian replied calmly with a smile.
"Yes, young master," Pei En said, bowing again before leaving.
Watching him go, Xiao Jian reflected briefly. Ya Fei had prepared all the necessary materials. Now, he could focus entirely on his training.
He tidied himself, then left, heading confidently toward the Mittel Auction House.
The path was clear, and soon he reached Ya Fei's office.
Knock, knock, knock.
"Come in," Ya Fei's charming voice called.
A smile tugged at Xiao Jian's lips as he stepped inside.
"Good morning, Miss Ya Fei!"
Her eyes sparkled as she looked at the poised young man.
Although she had seen him before, his striking appearance never failed to impress.
"Hehe, looks like Xiao Jian even made an effort to dress well to meet me.
How fortunate I am!" Ya Fei said, covering her mouth with a gentle laugh.
"Miss Ya Fei, don't tease me. Are the materials ready?" Xiao Jian asked eagerly.
Hearing Xiao Jian's inquiry, Ya Fei's brows slightly furrowed, feigning displeasure.
"Xiao Jian, are you here just to collect something?" she asked.
Xiao Jian smiled calmly. "If I only wanted the materials, I could have sent someone to pick them up.
Coming here in person, of course, is also to see you again.
My cultivation is far behind others, and now that the resources are in hand, I need to focus entirely on training.
Days like this with you may become rare in the future."
With that, Xiao Jian casually grabbed a nearby stool and sat beside her.
"Indeed. In three years, you'll have to resolve the engagement with Nalan Yanran. Here are the items you need, including a top-tier Purple Gold Card," Ya Fei said, handing him a ring.
"Ah? A mid-level soul ring? Miss Ya Fei, is this a gift for me?" Xiao Jian asked with a teasing smile, examining the silver-white ring carefully before speaking.
"It's more like an investment from your sister," Ya Fei replied lightly.
"Resources in Utan City are limited, so having a mid-level soul ring is already quite good."
She smiled and then changed the topic. "By the way, the best technique in your clan is probably your father's, the Grandmaster-level Intermediate technique, Furious Lion Roar, right?"
"Yes," Xiao Jian nodded, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
"What a coincidence.
Yesterday, a hunter delivered a Grandmaster Advanced technique called Wind Whirl Maneuver. It's from the ancients, safe and without risk.
If you want, I can offer it at a starting bid of 200,000 gold coins," Ya Fei said with a cheerful smile.
Grandmaster Advanced, Wind Whirl Maneuver.
Xiao Jian was taken aback. It sounded familiar...wasn't it the one previously auctioned by the Jiale family?
But 200,000 gold coins was nearly two years' profit for his family. How could he afford that?
He studied Ya Fei's expression carefully, then immediately imprinted his soul onto the ring and retrieved the Purple Gold Card, channeling his soul power across it.
"500,000 gold coins? Miss Ya Fei, didn't I initially only give you 10,000 gold coins?" Xiao Jian asked in surprise.
"It's only 500,000 gold coins. That's nothing compared to the profit you've already brought the Mittel family!" Ya Fei waved her hand.
"Two years ago, when you told me you could help me return to the Imperial Capital and even become head of the Mittel family..... I was skeptical. But now, it seems very possible," she added with a smile.
"Oh? So the banking business is progressing well?" Xiao Jian asked lightly.
He had only given Ya Fei a rough idea of opening a bank; she handled the actual operations.
His contribution was simply investing 10,000 gold coins.
"Yes. Soon, Utan City will have a Mittel bank branch.
Your Purple Gold Card will be valid throughout the Gamma Empire, and your status is highly prestigious.
This is the Mittel family's investment in you.
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