End of the Auction

A/N: Once again sorry for the lack of update. Aside from the busyness of my work, I also have a little bit difficulty in writing the next chapter because... *drum roll here, please ... the next chapter will be my first r-18 chapter in this series! Anyway please enjoy this chapter while waiting me finish writing the long-wished smut chapter!

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Han Feng was fuming with anger, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes. He desperately wanted to see who dared speak to him in such a manner.

Li Xiao nodded with a faint smile. He had sensed the presence of the person in Room 9 when they entered Heaven Ascending Pavilion but hadn't paid much attention. As long as someone had the money, they could access the VIP rooms on the second floor.

"Add another thirty million to the previous bid!"

The person in Room 9 sneered, "As expected of Han Feng, the Medicine Emperor of the Black-Corner Region. So generous! However, there is nothing in this world we cannot obtain. Eighty million gold coins!"

This statement stunned many Dou Emperors and all Dou Kings and Dou Spirits. They had not expected an eighth-tier Green Fungus Pill to fetch such a high price. It was beyond their wildest imaginations.

The previous auction of a Heavenly Flame hadn't been this thrilling.

"Ninety million!"

Han Feng's eyes were bloodshot, and flames flickered around him as if his fury could no longer be contained.

"One hundred million!" The person in Room 9 also shouted in strained voice.

This price was pushing their limits, and any higher would be too much.

Han Feng's veins bulged on his forehead as he roared, "One hundred—"

"Medicine Emperor, get the hold of yourself!" Ban Lao, the leader of the Ground Fire Sect, quickly intervened. The fierce bidding war had clouded Han Feng's judgment. If he continued to raise the bid, he would be financially screwed up.

Under Ban Lao's reminder, Han Feng gradually regained his composure. He realized he had almost made a grave mistake. One hundred million gold coins was beyond his financial capacity. Continuing to bid would surely make him bankrupt.

Han Feng exhaled heavily, "Fine, today's grudge is noted. If you ever come to the Black-Corner Region, be prepared to settle our score!"

The person in Room 9 laughed coldly, "Medicine Emperor, it's best not to make empty threats before the deal is done. Otherwise, you might end up eating your words."

"Just wait and see!"

Han Feng angrily flung his robe and stormed out.

"One hundred million gold coins, going once!"

"One hundred million gold coins, going twice!"

"One hundred million gold coins, sold!"

"Congratulations to the guest in Room 9 for winning the eighth-tier Green Fungus Pill for one hundred million gold coins!"

The auction officially concluded. The guests who attended left, still reeling from the spectacle. They hadn't expected Heaven Ascending Pavilion to have such deep resources. Words couldn't describe their awe.

Those who won items paid their dues and collected their purchases. Whether they could survive leaving the Magical Beast Mountain Range was not Heaven Ascending Pavilion's concern.

Their fate depended entirely on their luck.

Li Xiao observed the man in the black cloak, a smile appearing on his face. He wondered what this person would think when he auctioned off that item in the future.

After everyone had left, Li Xiao began tallying the gold coins earned from the auction. After accounting for costs, he was left with one hundred million gold coins. Converted to system points, it was only ten thousand points.

Looking at his system points, he furrowed his brows slightly.

12,000 points...

At this pace, it would be a tall task to collect 1 billion gold coins, Li Xiao thought. He started to worry whether he could complete the mission during this three years period.

[Congratulation for earning a total of more than 100 million golds in a single auction. Reward: 1x Three-stars Strength Enhancement!]

[Congratulations for successfully auctioning all items. Reward: 1x Dou Venerable Character Drawing Card.]

The mechanical voice echoed in Li Xiao's ears as his Dou Qi underwent a transformation, advancing from a nine-star Dou Master to a three-star Dou Grandmaster. In just two years, he had progressed from a three-star Dou Fighter to a three-star Dou Grandmaster. Such rapid advancement was something even Xiao Yan couldn't achieve.

Feeling the special transformation in his Dou Qi, Li Xiao couldn't help but smile with relief. The sensation of getting stronger was exhilarating, no wonder those experts were constantly in pursuit of higher realms.

Li Xiao looked at the card in his hand, curious about the Dou Venerable it would summon.

After today, Heaven Ascending Pavilion would undoubtedly become the talk of the continent. In the next auction, there would be definitely more and more powerhouses flock to Heaven Ascending Pavilion. Thus, it was necessary to bolster the pavilion's strength to ensure they didn't cause trouble.

A golden light suddenly burst forth, accompanied by a sacred and inviolable aura. The surrounding lifeforms were calmed by this presence, and their growth accelerated.

A woman with jade-like legs, fair as snow, and stunning figure appeared. Her brow was adorned with a cinnabar mark, and her beauty was enough to make anyone swallow their saliva in awe.

Her aura spread like a fountain, exuding a terrifyingly holy presence akin to a celestial being.

Her angelic face left people breathless.

"Subordinate Lian Xue greets the Pavilion Master."

Li Xiao was stunned, looking at the woman kneeling before him. He hadn't expected a six-star Dou Venerable to be so intimidating.

Indeed, the system had rewarded him with a six-star Dou Venerable. The golden wings behind her kept fluttering, making her look like an angel descended from heaven.

Lian Xue... what a befitting name. Li Xiao mused to himself.

"Rise," Li Xiao adjusted his clothes and shrugged, "Lian Xue, from now on, you will be the guardian of Heaven Ascending Pavilion. Kill anyone who threatens the pavilion without mercy!"

"Understood!"

Lian Xue slowly stood up, retracting her golden wings and aura, assuming the appearance of an ordinary lady.

Li Xuan could finally take a good look at this beautiful woman. Unlike Linglong and Bing Shuang, who wore loose robes typical of cultivators, Lian Xue's attire resembled that of a magical girl—a white dress adorned with frills, making her look both pure and bewitching. The neckline was quite low, revealing a modest yet ample bosom beneath. They looked springy and soft, like two delectable meat buns.

Li Xuan couldn't help but gulp at the sight. Although he tried his best to maintain his dignity as the pavilion master, he was still a man. Such a reaction was only natural.

As if sensing his gaze, a faint blush crept into her flawless cheeks, and her cherry lips curled into a knowing smile.

Without any warning, Lian Xue's clothes suddenly burst into particles of light, baring her pure and flawless body to Li Xuan's eyes. He went agape, stunned speechless.

W-what's going on?