Mittel Auction House

Not only that, but the items included a few low Earth-class Dou Techniques and some powerful weapons. Even the Xiao Clan's most skilled clan leader had only ever cultivated Black-class Dou Techniques. To think that the other party was so generous, leaving behind dozens of Earth-class Dou Techniques!

It was simply mind-blowing!

Moreover, each weapon contained high-grade magical cores. If Dou Grandmaster experts used them, they combined would show powerful might!

Xiao Zhan was astonished. "I can't believe they gave our Xiao Clan so many treasures, even Earth-class Dou Techniques! Not even Dou Spirit experts are qualified to cultivate them, yet our Xiao Clan now has dozens!"

The two elders, forgetting their earlier grievances, burst into laughter. Their Xiao Clan finally had the chance to turn the tide!

They had witnessed the rise and fall of the Xiao Clan, experienced the joys and sorrows of this world. Without strength, they were nothing but dust in this world.

Now, with so many Earth-class Dou Techniques, they had the capital to contend with the imperial families!

One day, the Xiao Clan would surely return to the Central Plains!

...

As Li Xiao and Ling Long walked through the deserted streets, she held an umbrella and asked softly, "Pavilion Master, why give the Xiao Clan Earth-class Dou Techniques? Isn't that a bit too wasteful?"

"You don't understand," Li Xiao chuckled. "The Tou She Ancient God's Jade can open the Dou God's Mansion. The treasures inside are incomparable to what we gave away—like comparing a qilin to a plow horse or a phoenix to a pheasant."

Hearing the Pavilion Master's explanation, a rare smile appeared on Ling Long's usually cold face as she giggled softly. "Master, you are always joking."

Li Xiao grinned and playfully teased her, "Linglong, you've been with me for over a year now. Don't always look so cold and serious. Smile more. You look the most beautiful when you smile."

"Sorry..." Ling Long looked like a child who had done something wrong, lowering her head and apologizing repeatedly. "Linglong was born to serve Master. If Master dislikes me, I can leave this world."

Li Xiao gently tapped Ling Long's delicate nose. "Never say that again. Remember, your life belongs to no one, only you alone. You understand?"

"Thank you, Master." Ling Long's face flushed as she instinctively fell into Li Xiao's embrace, leaning over to his firm chest and finding his heartbeat resonated with her own.

That morning, she had talked to Lian Xue about what had happened. The conclusion was that she needed to be more assertive if she wished for Li Xiao's affection.

Li Xiao coughed, feeling a bit embarrassed, but didn't want to break the beautiful moment. They stood in the rain, feeling each other's warmth. The sound of raindrops hitting the oil-paper umbrella added a romantic touch to the night.

"Linglong, would you be willing to stay by my side forever?"

"I am willing," Ling Long replied without hesitation. The Pavilion Master was the man she respected most, and she never wanted to leave his side.

"From now on, you won't need to serve as the auctioneer of Heaven Ascending Pavilion. I've thought of a suitable replacement."

Ling Long didn't question the Pavilion Master's decision. She trusted him unconditionally.

Li Xiao asked curiously, "Aren't you surprised?"

Ling Long responded with a smile. "You are my master. Your decisions are my decisions. I have no complaints."

Li Xiao was pleased. The system had given him such loyal followers that they would even die for him without hesitation.

Hand in hand, they arrived at the Mittel Auction House in Wu Tan City. As a branch of the capital's auction house, Mittel Auction House was the largest in the Jia Ma Empire. They auctioned good items daily, but nothing of high value.

In the small town of Wu Tan City, even something as mundane as a Qi Gathering Pill was considered extraordinarily precious.

"Honored guests, the Mittel Auction House is about to begin. Please reveal the amount of gold coins you bring so we can arrange for your designated seating," said an attendant.

Ling Long retracted the oil-paper umbrella and took out a card from her storage ring. Seeing the number on the card, the attendant almost fainted. It wasn't just ten or twenty thousand gold coins; it was a string of zeros that the attendant had never seen in her life. She had never imagined that such wealthy and powerful individuals would come to the Mittel Auction House!

"Sister Ya Fei, Sister Ya Fei, c-come quickly!" The attendant, realizing the importance of these guests, urgently called for the person in charge, Ya Fei.

Hearing the commotion, an exceptionally beautiful woman came out. Her charming face wore a faint, seductive smile. She was dressed in a bright red, tight-fitting brocade robe, which was exquisitely crafted to highlight her wonderful curves perfectly. Her snowy white legs beneath the robe, combined with her slender waist cinched by a silver belt, made her figure even more alluring.

This woman was none other than Ya Fei, the head auctioneer of the Mittel Auction House.

Ya Fei asked, "Little Lian, what's all the fuss about? What happened?"

The girl pointed at the card in Li Xiao's hand and said urgently, "Sister Ya Fei, this esteemed guest's money..."

Ya Fei frowned, then turned to look at the unfamiliar man and woman before her. Upon seeing Ling Long, she was slightly taken aback. She hadn't expected to encounter a woman with such a perfect appearance.

Quickly regaining her composure, Ya Fei bowed slightly, "Hello, I am Ya Fei, the head auctioneer of the Mittel Auction House. It's a pleasure to serve you."

Ling Long spoke first, "We would like to participate in the auction. Could Miss Ya Fei arrange a private room for us?"

Responding to Ling Long's request, Ya Fei smiled warmly, "Of course, please follow me. Little Lian, prepare some good tea for our esteemed guests."

"Yes, Sister Ya Fei."

Under Ya Fei's guidance, Li Xiao and Ling Long were led to a special room on the second floor. This room was isolated from the outside, allowing them to see out while preventing others from seeing in.

It was somewhat similar to the third floor of Heaven Ascending Pavilion, though it lacked the ability to block spiritual probing.

Ya Fei said softly, "Please relax here, esteemed guests. I will arrange for some tea and refreshments."

"Thank you," Li Xiao replied.

After Ya Fei left, Ling Long finally spoke, "Master, the items here are likely of low quality. Should we really participate in the auction?"

"It's all for fun, for fun," Li Xiao shrugged with a smile. "Let's experience what it's like to be a nouveau riche. Feel free to bid on anything you like. Let's just relax and enjoy ourselves today."