Suddenly, he noticed another figure in a black cloak below, accompanied by a man hidden in the shadows, frantically guiding him. Too abstract…
But the male mentor's mark gave it away. The cloaked man must be Xiao Yan.
He was probably here for the Foundation Spirit Liquid… but it might conflict with the five-herb concoction Xiao Jian had been using. Best not to risk it.
"Hehe, everyone! We've just received a new auction item that I'm sure will interest you all!"
On stage, after finishing the previous lot, Ya Fei smiled and waved her jade hand.
A servant appeared with a jade tray holding a small white jade vial.
"This is a second-grade pill," she said.
Her delicate voice silenced the hall for a moment.
On the Dou Qi continent, the most sought-after items were always pills crafted by alchemists.
"This is called the Foundation Spirit Liquid," she continued.
No surprises… still prepared by her father's meticulous effort.
"Hehe, next is the highlight of this auction!"
Ya Fei collected the vial, waved her hand, and the stage lights dimmed slightly.
She bent gracefully to retrieve a silver tray stacked with ancient-looking scrolls, each glowing faintly blue.
"Grandmaster Advanced Technique: Wind Whirl Maneuver!"
The auction hall fell silent. Compared to the Foundation Spirit Liquid, Dou Qi techniques caused far greater excitement.
This wasn't meant for the minor bidders… only the Jiale family had the motivation to win this.
In Utan City, the Xiao and Oba families possessed Grandmaster Intermediate techniques, but the Jiale family only had lower-level techniques.
They would spare no effort this time.
"430,000!"
As Oba Pa shouted his bid, Xiao Jian knew it was time for him to act.
"450,000!"
The Jiale patriarch, still celebrating, was interrupted by Xiao Zhan's cold voice, darkening his expression.
In Oba Pa's smug gaze, the Jiale patriarch ground his teeth: "460,000!"
"500,000!"
Xiao Jian adjusted his voice and called out first. The entire hall's attention shifted toward him.
Even the three great clan leaders were stunned. Such wealth… and a young woman's voice?
"Miss, do you really have 500,000? Are you bluffing?" the Jiale patriarch demanded.
"You are not qualified to question me," Xiao Jian replied calmly, suppressing a grin.
What satisfaction it was to watch the man's expression change.
He felt the thrill of manipulating the entire hall without revealing a trace of his real identity.
What could be easier for hiding one's identity than a female alias?
"You!"
The Jiale patriarch erupted in anger, exerting force toward Xiao Jian.
"This is the Mittel family auction hall. Are you trying to break the rules?"
Xiao Jian's voice was icy, carrying authority beyond his apparent age.
"Miss Ya Fei, I demand verification of her assets!"
The Jiale patriarch forced a deep breath, restraining his fury as he spoke to Ya Fei.
Ya Fei, momentarily surprised, smiled knowingly and turned to Xiao Jian.
"Miss Yuan is a distinguished guest of the Mittel family.
Of course she has the 500,000 gold. If the Jiale family does not continue, the Wind Whirl Maneuver will be hers."
Hearing her words, the Jiale patriarch's anger subsided, but Utan City had never seen such a person.
Miss Yuan? Likely a passerby… his luck had run out.
"550,000!"
The Jiale patriarch gritted his teeth and raised the bid.
"600,000!"
The icy voice rang out. Xiao Jian felt a twinge of nervousness… this was indeed a bluff.
Yet his heart steadied, trusting the ally on stage to handle the rest.
He could feel the tension in the room, the sharp intake of breaths, and the racing of countless hearts....all unaware that a single young boy was orchestrating the chaos.
"610,000!"
The Jiale patriarch's face paled. Xiao Zhan and Oba Pa glanced at him with clear mockery:
foolish! 610,000 was nearly thirty years' worth of the three great families' revenue. The Jiale family was doomed.
"Hmph!"
Xiao Jian feigned displeasure and exited the hall, letting the drama unfold.
"Miss Ya Fei, shall we conclude?"
The Jiale patriarch looked utterly defeated.
Ya Fei smiled calmly, a hint of mockery in her lowered gaze, and tapped her small hammer.
"Wind Whirl Maneuver, successfully purchased by the Jiale patriarch!"
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