On the streets of Wu Tan City, there was an endless stream of people coming and going. There were all kinds of strange people, such as rough mercenaries, delicate girls, and Pufan youths. It made Wu Tan City seem quite lively. Even if there were any strange things, there was one person who attracted people's attention.
This person's body was slightly bloated, and his back was slightly hunched. His thick black robe clung to his body, and his cloak covered his face, making it impossible for people to see his appearance clearly. However, from the reactions of the people who lived here for a long time, he was most likely not from Wu Tan City.
The other party's footsteps were light and slow. When he raised his feet, he trembled slightly. Under his long sleeves, a piece of withered skin was revealed. There were black spots on it, which made people feel a little disgusted. He must be an old man.
However, the old man ignored the strange gazes from the surrounding people. His body, which was like a candle in the wind, walked with great difficulty towards the chaotic place at the end of the market. When the people found out the direction the old man was going, they were even more surprised.
This old man was naturally Xiao Yan, who had changed his appearance after coming out of the Xiao clan. Seeing the unceasing network of people entering and exiting the Primer Auction House, he could not help but sigh in surprise even though he had been here several times.
After entering, he found a dark wooden door in the grand and spacious hall. The word " Treasure Inspection " was engraved on the top frame of the door. He pushed the door open and entered. There was only a small room inside. There were some books of unknown significance piled around it. It looked quite professional, but the tools scattered in front of the table and the wrinkled face ruined the atmosphere.
The old man seemed to have noticed that someone had arrived. He quickly tidied his appearance and frowned. He sized up the old man in front of him and saw that the other party did not have any extravagant aura. He should not have many expensive things. However, out of politeness, he still smiled and asked,"Sir, are you planning to appraise the treasure?”
Xiao Yan had come here a few times. Moreover, with the standard of Wu Tan City, the items appraised were all quite expensive. Seeing that the other party was not familiar with him and that he did not have any impression of the other party, it was likely that he had just been transferred here. He immediately did not say any nonsense and nodded. He took out a jade bottle from his chest and placed it on the table. A dry and old voice was emitted from the shadow,"Take a look at how much this thing can be sold for in your auction house.”
"This is?"
The old man looked at the jade bottle that Xiao Yan had taken out and felt a little puzzled. He lifted it and took a look. He opened a corner of the bottle cap and sniffed it. His expression immediately changed slightly. He looked at Xiao Yan and his tone carried some respect and shock,"You are an alchemist."
"Yes." Xiao Yan nodded. A dry voice was emitted.
"Sir, may I ask…? What kind of miraculous effect does this medicinal pill have?" The old man spoke in a slightly 'er' manner. His tone and content appeared to be cautious. After all, those who could become alchemists all had their own pride. Their tempers were also extremely strange. They were afraid that their questions would cause the other party to be unhappy.
"The Foundation Elixir can increase the growth of Dou Qi.”
The old man was slightly moved when he heard this. Everyone knew that the Qi channels of the Dou Qi realm were unstable, weak, and fragile. They could not be forced to increase their strength by external means. Even the lowest level of medicine was not something that the realm could accommodate. At this stage, people's improvement depended on their talent and hard work, which was why it was so slow to advance one level.
Xiao Yan was also unable to understand the reason as he looked at the old man whose expression had changed several times. However, he recalled that this kind of spiritual liquid was indeed a little shocking to the people of Wu Tan City. He immediately shook his head and said,"The medicinal properties of this spirit herb are mild and won't cause any burden to the meridians. There's no need to worry about this.”
The old man cupped his hands toward Xiao Yan after hearing this."Sir, I can't decide on the auction of these spirit herbs. It needs to be personally appraised by Master Gu Ni in the auction house. Please wait a moment.”
Xiao Yan nodded. He sat on a chair and quietly waited.
A few moments later, the old man who had left in a hurry walked out from another door. Beside him was a white-haired old man dressed in a green robe. His face was arrogant but indifferent. The old man from before led the way in front. He was respectful and had a hint of flattery.
"Daren, this is Grandmaster Gu Ni of our auction house. He is a three star Da Dou Shi and a tier two alchemist.”The old man respectfully introduced Xiao Yan.
Initially, when the white-haired old man heard that there was an alchemist who wanted to auction a medicinal pill, he did not show any change in expression. However, when his gaze turned to Xiao Yan, who was sitting idly by the side, his arrogant face changed a little. His tone also contained a respectful tone,"So it's old sir. What do you want to auction this time?”
The old man beside him was also a little stunned when he heard this."Master, do you know this old gentleman?”
Gu Ni indifferently glanced at the old man beside him and waved his hand."This old gentleman is a frequent visitor here. You may leave first.”
The old man was also shocked. Fortunately, he did not do anything out of line earlier. Otherwise, his job would be in danger. He then slowly retreated.
"I was a newcomer earlier. If I have offended you, please forgive me.”Gu Ni no longer had his previous arrogance as he bowed to Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan merely waved his hand. He pointed at the jade bottle that was still placed on the table and said,"Help me appraise it first. If you can arrange for it to be auctioned as soon as possible, it will naturally be the best.”
"With old mister's reputation and ability, Gu Ni naturally believes in him. There's no need to appraise him. There will be a large-scale auction in a dozen days. I will definitely be able to get a good price for you.”Gu Ni also respectfully asked,
"According to what Master Gu Ni said, Master Gu Ni must have something important to discuss.”Xiao Yan looked at the other party. His hand rubbed the armrest beside him as he spoke.
Xiao Yan had not come to this place more than five times. However, all of them had happened within a year. He did not dare to auction a medicinal pill that was too high. A tier 3 medicinal pill was already extremely high in Wu Tan City. If it caused too much of a commotion, he would avoid others from suspecting him. Hence, the medicinal pills he sold were all tier 2.
However, because there were Pill Veins on every medicinal pill and its quality was of the highest quality, Gu Ni was also increasingly respectful to Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan also vaguely revealed that he had some relationship with the Xiao clan. Moreover, Xiao Chen's talent from the Xiao clan shocked Wu Tan and was known by everyone. The upper echelons of the Primer clan had ordered that they needed to take care of the Xiao clan. Therefore, the other party would occasionally reveal some information in order to befriend Xiao Yan.
"Yes. Recently, the Jia Lie Clan has been purchasing medicinal herbs in large quantities. The Clan Leader personally came to purchase them. Although the medicinal herbs are commonly seen, there are a lot of them.”Gu Ni sat down and spoke to Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan was a little puzzled. His expression did not change as he asked,"Can you tell me the name of the medicinal herb on the receipt?”
Gu Ni shook his head,"Although we have the intention to side with the Xiao family, we still have to uphold our reputation over the years.”
Seeing that the other party did not say anything, Xiao Yan had no intention of continuing to stay. He cupped his hands together and left. A dry and withered voice was once again emitted,"Thank you for informing me. This old man will thank you here.。。。。I won't send you off."
Gu Ni wanted to stand up, but he was stopped by the other's words. He sat back on the chair and rubbed his eyebrows tiredly.
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In a dark secret room
A handsome young man released his hand with an indifferent expression. An ice-cold body fell to the ground. His eyes were bulging and filled with fear. There seemed to be another ice-cold object beside him.
Below him was a middle-aged man. Although he was wearing luxurious clothes, he was kneeling on one knee. He had a respectful expression and his eyes were filled with divine light. However, deep in his eyes, there was an extremely empty void like a puppet. He did not show any expression towards the actions of the delicate and handsome youth.
If anyone were to see this, they would definitely be shocked. The dignified Jia Lie Clan's Patriarch was actually so humble. His fiery temper was well known. Even in front of Xiao Zhan, who was now firmly in the position of overlord, he would still do as he pleased, without the slightest bit of servile attitude. The cold body on the side was clearly marked with the symbols of the Jia Lie Clan, yet he ignored it. It was truly strange.
"Is everything ready?" He was the mysterious young man who had escaped from Xiao Yan's place. He had his eyes closed and seemed to be able to see the Dou Qi circulating around his body. His aura was much deeper compared to the day before. He did not look at the person below and directly questioned him.
"Yes, Master. Everything is ready.”Jia Lie Bi respectfully replied, not daring to slack off in the slightest.
The mysterious youth waved his hand.”
Jia Lie Bi didn't show any dissatisfaction, bowing and leaving the stone room.
After a long time, the mysterious young man clenched his fists. He had improved a lot compared to before, but there was still no satisfaction on his face."It seems that I've been here for too long. I have to return to the Xiao family first, or else it will arouse suspicion.”
With a backhand slap, the corpse on the ground was destroyed. His body became blurry, and like a wind that could not be traced, the wooden door opened on its own. With a breeze, the door was brought up again, leaving behind an empty secret chamber.
On the table, there was a map with dense handwriting. On the map, the Xiao Clan and Jia Lie Clan were separated by the Jing Wei River. The scattered places were marked with the names of others. There was Xiao Yu's name, Xiao Xun Er's name, Xiao Chen's name, and Xiao Yan's name.。。There were also three names that were marked. Nalan Yanran!
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