The Terror of the Dou Di Clan (5000)

As soon as the auctioneer's voice fell, a huge crystal cabinet slowly rose from the auction stage. In front of the auctioneer appeared a long sword, entirely azure blue, reflecting a cold luster under the light. Looking at the traces of energy flowing on the sword, it was clear that this was a Magic Core weapon carefully forged by a master.

"This sword is named Cold Edge, forged from Thousand-Year Cold Iron, capable of cutting iron like mud. Moreover, a Rank 3 ice-attribute Magic Core has been perfectly embedded in it. If those who cultivate water or ice attributes wield it against enemies, its power will undoubtedly reach a new level. A divine weapon is a must-have for venturing out. If you are interested, please don't be stingy with the money in your pockets. Money is certainly valuable, but it must be enjoyed with life, isn't it?" The old man held the azure blue long sword, and with a shake of the sword, a faint chill rose, forming a faint white mist. He turned to look at the auction house, smiling, and said, "The starting price is 100,000 Gold Coins, please."

"A Magic Core weapon? Judging from the introduction, it should be a Rank 3 weapon." Xiao Yan's Soul Force swept over it discreetly.

Although Alchemists and Refiners both manipulate flames to create items, somewhat similar, Xiao Yan had not learned the knowledge of Refining.

Just as Xiao Yan was thinking, the Cold Edge sword in the auction house had already been finalized.

"150,000 Gold Coins once."

"150,000 Gold Coins twice, is there any buyer who wants it?" The auctioneer also knew that this was the limit. A Rank 3 Magic Core weapon was only for use by a Da Dou Shi (Great Battle Master), and the value of a Da Dou Shi (Great Battle Master) was not too high.

Xiao Yan slowly raised his hand and said, "200,000 Gold Coins."

Xun Er was stunned for a moment, looked at Xiao Yan, who was lying lazily beside her, and asked, "Xiao Yan-gege, do you need a weapon?"

Xiao Yan shook his head and said, "With Xiao Ning and Xiao Yu's current cultivation and combat power, entering the Inner Academy shouldn't be a problem. But the top five still have some uncertainties. This long sword is just right for Xiao Ning."

"There's no way, I only know Pill Refining, not Refining."

Xiao Yan couldn't do everything himself. After more than three months of special training, Xiao Yu and Xiao Ning were almost dragged along by Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan even took out the Four-Pattern White Spirit Pill to barely raise their cultivation to Four-Star Da Dou Shi (Great Battle Master).

But this was also Xiao Yan's limit. After all, he was only a Peak Rank 5 Alchemist now, and the limit was Rank 5 Pills.

Moreover, in the following days, Xiao Yu and Xiao Ning still needed to solve the problem of the weakness brought about by the rapid increase in cultivation due to the pills. In other words, their cultivation had reached its limit and could no longer be improved.

So Xiao Yan had no choice but to come to the auction to give them some external help.

With Xiao Yan's 200,000 Gold Coins, there was no doubt that no one would compete with him anymore, because this had already exceeded the value of the sword.

Xiao Yan was too lazy to add bit by bit, his time was precious.

"Xiao Ning, there are no sword techniques in the Dou Techniques I gave you. Before the Inner Academy selection competition, find Ruo Lin Mentor and let her arrange for you to learn the basics of swordsmanship," Xiao Yan said lightly.

"I understand, Young Clan Leader, I will definitely not let you down!" Xiao Ning's eyes flickered with fighting spirit. Although he didn't know how powerful the Xiao Clan used to be, he could see now that the Xiao Clan would definitely become more prosperous under Xiao Yan's leadership!

After the successful first auction, the auction stage began to display a dazzling array of treasures, armor, Dou Techniques, Cultivation Methods, Medicinal Herbs, etc. As long as they were weapons and equipment suitable for Da Dou Shi (Great Battle Master), Xiao Yan took them all.

There was even an auction item that made Xiao Yan a little stunned, because it turned out to be a little beauty. She was not old, looking only twelve or thirteen years old, but her figure was surprisingly developed. A small face full of timidity immediately aroused the masculine desires of the men in the auction house who spent their days killing. One by one, they transformed into wolves, and in the end, they managed to get a high price of nearly 130,000, which made the white-haired auctioneer on the stage grin.

Xiao Yan sat on the soft chair, watching the ugly scenes around him indifferently, and closed his eyes slightly. He couldn't manage so many things. In the early stages of the auction, there were no particularly exciting items, and those who bid were only some people sitting in the back. Those powerful forces in the front row with huge wealth had not made a single move so far.

It wasn't until the later part of the auction that the auctioneer carefully held up a Scroll made of Ancient Jade that Xiao Yan slowly opened his eyes.

"That thing..." Xiao Yan frowned. He had already sensed what kind of Dou Technique it was through his Soul Force.

"Everyone, the item to be auctioned next is probably rarely seen by anyone now. This is also a kind of Dou Technique, but due to the loss of the production method, it is now extremely rare."

Hearing the auctioneer's introduction, even the leaders of the major forces in the front came to life.

"That's right, it's the Flying Dou Technique: Thunder Bat Sky Wings!"

The auctioneer shook his hand, and the Scroll slid down suddenly, revealing itself. Immediately, a pair of miniature, dark black bat wings with a hint of eerie aura appeared in everyone's sight.

"It really is a Flying Dou Technique..." Staring blankly at the exquisite pair of bat wings, Xiao Yan took a long breath and murmured in his heart.

Within the dark black bat wings, there was a faint purple lightning light, and some arcs looked like tangible lightning, which was quite mysterious.

As soon as these so-called Thunder Bat Sky Wings appeared, the auction house became a little quiet. Some people who didn't know much about them were slightly dazed, while those who had heard of the name of Flying Dou Techniques, such as the first-class forces in the Black-Corner Region, Blood Sect, Black Skull Tomb, etc., were slightly agitated.

Obviously, these so-called Thunder Bat Sky Wings made them excited. After all, as long as they had this thing, they would be able to fly into the sky like a Dou Wang (Fighting King) powerhouse. This was simply an essential item for killing and escaping!

"This thing is interesting, I like it." The Young Sect Master of the Blood Sect stared at the strange bat wings that seemed to be breaking away from the jade slip, and murmured in a low voice.

"Young Sect Master, the price of this Flying Dou Technique may not be less than a million. If we continue to squander like this, then we may not be able to compete for the final item." Hearing Fan Ling's words, the pale-faced old man beside him couldn't help but worry in a low voice.

"What's the hurry?" Glancing at the old man, Fan Ling sneered, "Since Father has already made preparations, then no matter who auctions that thing, it will fall into our hands. In that case, we can save a lot of money."

"Alas." Seeing that his persuasion was useless, the old man called Elder Luo could only sigh helplessly, shook his head, and stopped talking.

At this time, Xiao Yan also showed a smile. He also wanted this Flying Dou Technique!

Moreover, the next auction may soon be the Earth Rank Dou Technique, and Xiao Yan needed to prepare for it.

"Hehe, I believe you all know the rarity of Flying Dou Techniques today. Therefore, after our negotiation, this Scroll of Thunder Bat Sky Wings, if ranked according to level, should be considered a Mystic Low-Rank Flying Dou Technique. Therefore, its starting price is set at one million. Now, the auction begins." The white-haired auctioneer said with a smile.

As soon as he finished speaking, Fan Ling, the young sect master of the Blood Sect, stood up and shouted, "One million three hundred thousand!"

Fan Ling's eyes swept over everyone present, his gaze seeming to say that anyone who dared to compete with him would be an enemy of the Blood Sect.

The auction house immediately erupted in an uproar. Although the auction house had rules against verbal threats, he didn't need to say anything; simply standing up said it all.

At this price, the auction house was slightly quiet for a moment before a charming and seductive giggle rang out, "Young Sect Master Fan Ling is indeed generous, but we from the 'Heavenly Serpent Mansion' are also quite interested in this Thunder Bat Wings, so I'm truly sorry, one million four hundred thousand."

Hearing this charming voice, Fan Ling's pale face couldn't help but change slightly, his eyes narrowing as he looked towards another area of the auction house, where several figures with fiery figures and slender bodies were curled up in furry chairs, their supple waists as alluring as water snakes.

"Heh heh, so it's Elder Qing of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion. I didn't expect you to be participating in this auction as well," Fan Ling said with a fake smile.

"There's no helping it; some things can't be hidden, wouldn't you agree, Young Sect Master?" the charming woman known as Elder Qing said with a smile. Her enchanting figure caused a surge of lustful desire in the hearts of many men in the auction house. If that snake-like, supple body were pressed beneath them, what madness would the sweet words from those red lips incite? Hearing the words Heavenly Serpent Mansion, Xiao Yan's eyes flashed with a dangerous light; he hadn't forgotten about Qing Lin's matter.

"Not the Dou Huang from back then, this female snake's strength is only Dou Wang."

The woman called Elder Qing sensed Xiao Yan's Soul Power perception, frowned, and looked towards Xiao Yan's location, thinking, "Such powerful Soul Power, who is this person?"

"One million nine hundred thousand!" Taking a deep breath, a sickly flush appeared on Fan Ling's pale face as he stared at the charming and alluring Elder Qing with a sinister gaze.

"Young Sect Master Fan Ling is truly generous, one million nine hundred thousand. I hope you'll still have enough funds in the end." With Fan Ling's final price increase, Elder Qing's expression also changed slightly. Their purpose this time wasn't the flying Dou Technique, and wasting too much money at this point was clearly unwise, so she had no choice but to give up the competition, shrugging her shoulders and pursing her lips.

"Hmph." With a cold laugh, Fan Ling turned his head to look at the crystal platform and coldly shouted at the somewhat dazed auctioneer, "What are you still spacing out for?"

"Oh, haha, Young Sect Master, please don't be angry," the auctioneer said hastily with an apologetic smile, having been jolted awake.

Just as the auctioneer was about to bring down the hammer, Xiao Yan glanced at Fan Ling and said indifferently, "Two million."

! ? As soon as Xiao Yan finished speaking, even the auctioneer was stunned. In this Black-Corner Region, someone actually dared to snatch something from the Blood Sect's Young Sect Master! ! ! The venue erupted in an uproar. Originally, Xiao Yan had bought a lot of things, attracting some attention, but they were all things used by Da Dou Shi (Great Battle Master).

But this time was different. Two million Gold Coins had already exceeded Xiao Yan's previous total price several times over.

Xiao Ning and the others exchanged glances, wondering if the Xiao Clan was actually this rich! Fan Ling looked at Xiao Yan, who was wearing a black robe, and for some reason, he felt a sense of disgust towards Xiao Yan in his heart.

Hearing these words, his expression immediately changed, and he couldn't help but say coldly, "Two million one hundred thousand! Those who compete with my Blood Sect will not have a good end."

Hearing these words, the auctioneer's expression also changed slightly, but in the end, he didn't say anything to stop him. Those so-called rules were only used to bully ordinary people; when faced with a powerful force like the Blood Sect, they naturally chose to shut up and play dumb.

Xiao Yan lazily glanced at Fan Ling and said, "Blood Sect? What random passerby A, B, C, D, don't know them. Even if I did, I wouldn't yield. One Fifth Grade Pill."

Hiss hiss hiss!!! Fifth Grade Pill? ! !

Hearing Xiao Yan's bid, even the auctioneer's eyes narrowed, actually using a Pill to bid! ! You must know that the market price of a Fourth Grade intermediate Pill like the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill is at least 400,000 or more, and the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill is even more than doubled, with a base price of 800,000.

And Fifth Grade Pills are even more expensive. The worst Fifth Grade low-level Pill is over two million, and that's the lowest price; it's usually 20% to 50% higher.

As long as the auctioneer wasn't stupid, he would understand what price a Fifth Grade Pill could fetch.

Fan Ling's expression changed, and he thought, "No wonder I felt a trace of apprehension. This guy is an Alchemist, so he probably really has a not-weak fire seed within him."

Many people guessed Xiao Yan's identity; only an Alchemist would use Pills to trade.

Fan Ling's eyes turned cold, and he snorted coldly, "I also have a Fifth Grade Pill, a Fifth Grade Pill plus one hundred thousand Gold Coins!"

The whole place was in an uproar again; they were really going at it! Xiao Yan smiled coldly and said, "You've got it wrong; the Fifth Grade Pill I'm talking about is a Dou Wang Pill."

! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! "Dou Wang Pill? ! ! ! !" Xiao Yan's words immediately caused an uproar, and everyone looked at Xiao Yan.

This was actually a Rank 5 Alchemist who could refine Dou Wang Pills! ! There were only a few Rank 5 Alchemists in the entire Black-Corner Region! Everyone was speculating about Xiao Yan's identity.

Even Xiao Yu, who was next to Xiao Yan, was shocked. This was a Fifth Grade high-level Dou Wang Pill! Even if they hadn't reached Dou Wang, they knew the value of a Dou Wang Pill, the most well-known and in-demand Fifth Grade Pill, bar none! Everyone looked at Xiao Yan, thinking that Xiao Yan was crazy, using a Dou Wang Pill to buy a Mystic Low-Rank Dou Technique. What could be more insane than this!

Even Alchemists don't waste money like this!

"Does your Blood Sect want to bid any higher?" Xiao Yan looked at Fan Ling slowly, his voice faint and even, without any waves, as if it wasn't a Dou Wang Pill but a piece of candy.

At this time, Fan Ling's expression was extremely ugly. Although the Blood Sect's strength was not weak, he couldn't produce a Dou Wang Pill. Even if the Blood Sect had a Dou Wang Pill, it would be immediately divided up, and the value of a Dou Wang Pill was too high; it wasn't worth it.

"It seems there's no one with a higher price, so let's leave it at that," Xiao Yan said slowly.

Xiao Yan's arrogant attitude was frustrating, but he had money, so there was nothing they could do.

Only Xun Er, who was sitting next to Xiao Yan, remained quiet the whole time; a Dou Wang Pill really wasn't expensive.

"Xiao Yu, this flying Dou Technique is for you."

"For me?" Xiao Yu was a little surprised; it was several million Gold Coins, and she thought Xiao Yan would use it himself.

"Being able to fly gives you a great advantage in the early stages."

"Oh." Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Xiao Yu slowly lowered her head, the corners of her mouth unconsciously rising slightly.

Following the climax of the Thunder Bat Sky Wings auction, the largest one from beginning to end, the subsequent auctions entered a slump. Although the items still fetched prices that weren't losses, compared to the large sums before, it was undoubtedly difficult to evoke any surprise.

And Xiao Yan didn't make another move.

"Hehe, the next item for auction is a bit strange, because even we haven't figured out what its use is. However, after repeated analysis by our auction house, it seems to be some kind of unknown treasure map."

The moment the auctioneer took out a tattered, ancient parchment, Xiao Yan and Xun Er simultaneously opened their eyes, a wisp of Black Flame and a wisp of Golden Flame flashing in their pupils respectively.

Sensing each other's movements, they looked at each other in unison.

"Xiao Yan-gege?"

Xiao Yan pondered for a moment, then used Soul Transmission to say, "Xun Er, do you know what that is?"

Xun Er lightly furrowed her delicate brows, gently biting her lower lip, and said, "If Xun Er isn't mistaken, that parchment should be related to a very powerful Strange Flame."

Xiao Yan sighed softly. The ancient Dou Di families were truly formidable, actually knowing about this.

Xiao Yan didn't hide anything further, taking out the other two maps of the Purification Lotus Demon Flame from his Storage Ring and placing them in Xun Er's hand.

Seeing these two incomplete maps, Xun Er, who had no interest in the auction items, revealed a surprised expression.

"Xiao Yan-gege... you... truly obtained a great opportunity." As a core member of the Dou Di family, Xun Er naturally understood what the Purification Lotus Demon Flame represented. This was a Strange Flame that all Dou Di families were closely watching.

This was the world's only Strange Flame, extremely powerful.

Xiao Yan patted the back of Xun Er's hand and said, "If Xun Er wants it, I'll give it to you. This auction hasn't bought anything for you, Xun Er, so this is just right."

Hearing Xiao Yan's words, a warm current surged in Xun Er's heart. As an Alchemist, Xiao Yan naturally knew the value of the Purification Lotus Demon Flame, but he was still giving it to her.

Shaking her head, Xun Er placed the incomplete map back in Xiao Yan's hand and said, "This is Xiao Yan-gege's opportunity, how can Xun Er take it away? But if Xiao Yan-gege wants the Purification Lotus Demon Flame, you must be extra careful. The forces watching the demon flame are extremely terrifying. Xiao Yan-gege, don't go there until you reach Dou Sheng."

Hearing this, Xiao Yan's heart sank. He originally thought that the location of the Purification Lotus Demon Flame was unknown, and without a map, it would be impossible to reach. But hearing this now, those Dou Di families probably had means to monitor the entire Dou Qi Continent.

Once something they wanted appeared, they would immediately discover and seize it. To these Dou Di families, the entire Dou Qi Continent might just be like a back garden.

Xiao Yan looked at the incomplete map in his palm. The incomplete map he had obtained with great difficulty was actually just the starting point for others! "So that means the Soul Clan is also monitoring the appearance of the Purification Lotus Demon Flame? If I knew the information the Soul Clan knows, combined with the incomplete map, maybe..."

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