Chapter 23

As the high-level Xuan stage cultivation technique was announced, the auction hall fell into sudden silence.

Compared to the previously introduced Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid, the commotion caused by the martial arts technique was undoubtedly even more shocking.

Although medicinal pills are precious, they can only be used temporarily. However, a martial arts technique can be used for a lifetime and even passed down to future generations. From a certain perspective, a high-level martial arts technique is even more likely to drive people to madness than medicinal pills!

After all, as long as one possesses a high-level cultivation technique, even without the support of spirit medicines, one can eventually become a powerful figure. But if one only has spirit medicines and no cultivation technique, even if one eats the pills like beans, it would be difficult to become a true powerhouse.

After a moment of shock, people in the hall gradually came to their senses, and one pair of fervent eyes after another fixed intently on the green scroll on the stage, even the charming and beautiful Yafei seemed to be forgotten at that moment.

Xiao Yan, sitting at the back, let out a light breath. A high-level Xuan stage cultivation technique? No wonder... This level of cultivation technique is one rank higher than the highest-level technique, the Furious Lion Frenzy, in the Xiao family. No wonder the heads of the three major families in U坦 City all came here today, it turns out they were all eyeing this item.

"High-level Xuan stage..." Xiao Yan's gaze swept over the green scroll, and he subconsciously licked his lips. Whoever possesses this scroll will have a pass to becoming a powerhouse. In a few decades, U坦 City will also see a force that can stand on equal footing with the three major families.

"It's just a high-level Xuan stage cultivation technique, what's so special about it?" Just as Xiao Yan was feeling a bit melancholic, the voice of Old Medicine sounded in his mind at an inappropriate time.

"Just..." Rolling his eyes, Xiao Yan found it impossible to communicate with this old man whose standards were already sky-high, so he could only pout and remain silent.

"Kid, focus on your cultivation. When you become a Fighter, I'll let you see what a high-level cultivation technique really is!" After saying this, Old Medicine fell silent.

Pursing his lips, Xiao Yan muttered, "I hope so."

...

"Ladies and gentlemen, this Xuan stage cultivation technique was fortuitously obtained by a hunter in the mountains. It is likely left by a predecessor, with a legitimate origin and will not bring any trouble. Everyone can bid with peace of mind." Yafei gently held the green scroll and smiled.

"Miss Yafei, please announce the price quickly!" Someone in the audience couldn't wait and shouted.

Maintaining her charming smile, Yafei said, "Wind Scroll Technique, starting bid: 200,000 gold coins!"

The announcement of this sky-high price made the hall fall silent for a moment. Clearly, many people simply didn't have the means to afford it.

In a secluded corner, Xiao Yan couldn't help but shake his head. This woman is truly ruthless, 200,000 gold coins, that's more than two years' profit for the Xiao family.

In the front row, the faces of Xiao Zhan and the others twitched at the sky-high price, but they were helpless. This is a matter of one willing to sell and one willing to buy. If you don't buy it, there are plenty of others who will.

With the sky-high price of 200,000, the scene became somewhat cold.

Facing the somewhat awkward cold silence, Yafei showed no unusual expression, her smile still charming. She was very clear about the appeal of this Xuan stage cultivation technique. Some people would probably even bankrupt themselves to get this item.

As she expected, the cold silence didn't last long. A middle-aged man with a balding head was the first to tremble and shout out a price: "210,000!"

Xiao Yan's gaze followed the voice. He recognized this balding middle-aged man, who was a major arms dealer in U坦 City, almost monopolizing the city's weapon sales. Although his influence didn't match the three major families, he was still a significant figure in U坦 City.

"230,000!" After the middle-aged man bid, an old man in yellow quickly followed.

The old man in yellow was a major medicine merchant in U坦 City, owning several medicinal shops, and his wealth was considerable.

Glaring fiercely at the old man, the balding middle-aged man shouted again, "240,000!"

In the hall, sporadic bidding voices could be heard, but the high price of 200,000 was enough to make many people hesitate.

"300,000!" When the two men were already running out of steam, Jia Li Bi in the front row finally coldly bid.

As soon as Jia Li Bi bid, the two men wilted, shaking their heads in frustration and retreating.

"330,000!" In U坦 City, the only families that could compete with the Jia Li family were the Xiao family and the Oba family. The one bidding now was the head of the Oba family, Oba Pa.

Glaring coldly at Oba Pa, Jia Li Bi said coldly, "350,000!"

Oba Pa's eyes twitched, and he said with a grimace, "370,000!"

"380,000!"

"400,000!"

Facing Oba Pa's continuous bidding, Jia Li Bi followed without hesitation, clearly determined to win at all costs.

When the price reached 430,000, Oba Pa had to stop the competition. 430,000 was enough to plunge the Oba family into an economic crisis.

"450,000!" Seeing Oba Pa back down, Jia Li Bi didn't have time to rejoice when Xiao Zhan's calm voice made his face turn dark.

Glaring fiercely at Xiao Zhan, Jia Li Bi was filled with anger. Among the three major families, both the Xiao family and the Oba family possessed mid-level Xuan stage martial arts techniques, while only the Jia Li family had a low-level Xuan stage technique. Therefore, Jia Li Bi was really determined to make a big effort this time.

In Oba Pa's gloating gaze, Jia Li Bi gritted his teeth and said, "460,000!"

"500,000!" With a calm expression, Xiao Zhan announced a sky-high price that stunned the entire hall.

On the high platform, looking at the heated competition between the two, Yafei's beautiful smile became even more alluring.

"550,000!" With slightly bloodshot eyes, Jia Li Bi, after a moment of silence, made a desperate bid.

"To you, then." To everyone's surprise, after hearing Jia Li Bi's bid, Xiao Zhan smiled slightly and said teasingly to Jia Li Bi.

His face slightly stunned, after a moment, Jia Li Bi's expression turned dark. Coming to his senses, he realized he had been played...

"Xiao Zhan, you're ruthless! I'll remember this!" Glaring hatefully at Xiao Zhan, Jia Li Bi looked up at the somewhat stunned Yafei, his anger growing even more intense. However, he was not a street thug, and with a dark face, he tried to suppress his anger: "Miss Yafei, should we declare the end now?"

Yafei's expression didn't change due to Jia Li Bi's glare. She smiled calmly, and a hint of mockery and teasing could be seen in her lowered eyes. The small hammer in her hand, under Jia Li Bi's intense gaze, came down.

"Wind Scroll Technique, successfully bid by Jia Li Bi!"

Watching the conclusion, Xiao Yan couldn't help but smile lightly, slowly standing up and leaving the auction hall.

"Ah, after getting the money, I'll start to cultivate hard. I need to give my father a surprise in a year." As he left, Xiao Yan chuckled to himself.

(Sorry, I woke up late, ^_^)