Chapter 54: Chapter 54: Dou Grandmaster Threat
Black Rank High-Level Qi Method!
Everyone in the auction house cast incredibly enthusiastic gazes, focusing on the scroll in Ya Fei's hands.
Compared to Pills, the allure of Dou Qi Qi Method was evidently a step higher!
Although Pills refined by Alchemists are precious, they are consumables that are digested once ingested. But Qi Method is different; it can be practiced by multiple people together and passed down to future generations, serving as the fundamental basis for the family's growth and prosperity.
After all, as long as there is a high-level Qi Method, even without the support of Pills, one can become a strong individual through regular cultivation; it's just a matter of time. On the other hand, without a Qi Method, even with plenty of Pills to eat, it is impossible to become a true powerhouse.
The royal family, Misty Cloud Sect, and the three major families have abundant cultivation resources and no shortage of Pills. However, why hasn't a Dou Ancestor powerhouse emerged in the vast Jia Ma Empire? The core reason is the lack of an Earth Rank Qi Method, limiting their chances of breaking through.
"Tsk tsk~ No wonder the three major families of Wu Tan City are all gathered here. It seems everyone's goal is this Black Rank High-level Qi Method!"
Xiao Yan exclaimed. This is also why, when Misty Cloud Sect was willing to offer the Black Rank High-level Qi Method as compensation for the divorce, all members of the Xiao Family were tempted, even if it meant giving up some dignity.
"Tch! Just a Black Rank High-level Qi Method, nothing special." Old Yao's voice came in, causing Xiao Yan to roll his eyes involuntarily. In his heart, he muttered about this mysterious old man's true identity and why he had such a grandiose attitude. Could he be a legendary Dou Venerate powerhouse? Joking.
"Miss Ya Fei, let's start quickly!"
Ao Ba Pa's eyes turned red, unable to restrain himself from urging. Under the allure of the Black Rank High-level Qi Method, Ya Fei's beauty had become negligible.
"The Wind Whirl Mantra, starting bid at two hundred thousand gold!"
"This is a Black Rank High-level Qi Method. In the Imperial Capital, the price wouldn't be this low. This is a rare opportunity, so don't miss it, everyone."
Ya Fei's words were full of provocative meaning but not without truth.
With a starting bid of two hundred thousand, most people in the venue were immediately excluded.
Facing the particularly chilly atmosphere, Ya Fei's face showed no signs of worry. Her enchanting smile remained captivating because she knew well that those old guys pretending to be calm on the stage couldn't contain their impatience.
As expected, the leader of a mercenary group from Wu Tan City was the first to bid.
"Two hundred and ten thousand! Please, everyone, don't fight over it. Give the Gilded Mercenary Corps some face!"
"Tsk! How much is the face of your Gilded Mercenary Corps worth? I bid two hundred and twenty thousand!"
The bidder was a major medicine merchant from Wu Tan City, with several herbal stores under his name, possessing considerable financial strength.
"Two hundred and thirty thousand!"
"Two hundred and forty thousand!"
The bidding became intense, with higher bids coming in almost every second.
"Tianming Senior Brother, when should we place our bid?" Nalan Yanran asked.
"No hurry, none of the major families in Wu Tan City have made a move," Yun Tianming replied calmly. In his view, the so-called three major families of Wu Tan City were just slightly larger lackeys, incomparable to the forces in the Imperial Capital.
"Three hundred thousand!" Ao Ba Pa raised the bid by several tens of thousands, directly discouraging most of the smaller family forces present.
"Three hundred and fifty thousand!" Jia Lie Bi followed suit.
"Brothers, no need to rush. I haven't entered the bidding yet. Four hundred thousand!"
Xiao Zhan grinned.
"Father, this is deliberately raising the bid, isn't it?"
A son knows his father best, and Xiao Yan immediately saw through Xiao Zhan's intention. For the Xiao Family, they already had a Black Rank High-level Qi Method from Misty Cloud Sect. There was no need to spend a large sum of money to buy a second one. Xiao Zhan's actions were merely an attempt to raise the bid, intentionally consuming the cash reserves of the other two families.
"Heh, amateurs squabbling among themselves," Old Yao sneered. In his eyes, any Qi Method that wasn't Earth Rank wasn't worth a serious look.
Under the bidding competition of the three major families in Wu Tan City, the auction entered a frenzied stage.
"Four hundred and thirty thousand!"
Ao Ba Pa was sweating profusely. The Ao Ba Family primarily operated in the third industry, managing hotels and teahouses. Their cash flow was relatively tight, and forty-three thousand had already vaguely touched his bottom line.
Seemingly sensing the opponent's inability to continue, Jia Lie Bi's face lit up, "Four hundred and fifty thousand!"
"Five hundred thousand!"
Xiao Zhan, without a second thought, appeared nonchalant. After all, he was just playing.
"Xiao Zhan, have you gone mad?"
"You, Xiao Family, just bought two pieces of land in the south of the city last month. Where do you still have so much money?" Jia Lie Bi questioned with a dark expression.
"If it's your concern, my Xiao Family has plenty of money."
Xiao Zhan bluffed.
"You!"
At this moment, Jia Lie Bi was filled with anger. Among their three families, both Xiao Family and Ao Ba Family possessed a Black Rank Mid-Level Qi Method. In contrast, Jia Lie Bi's Galit Family only had a Black Rank Low-Level Qi Method. In terms of overall strength, it was the weakest. To reverse the situation, Jia Lie Bi was determined to purchase this Black Rank High-Level Qi Method at any cost!
"Five hundred and ten thousand!"
"Five hundred twenty thousand. Hehe, sorry, it seems our Ao Ba Family suddenly got rich again."
Ao Ba Pa, always cunning, seemed to realize Xiao Zhan's tactic of raising the bid and added fuel to the fire with a smug grin.
"Xiao Family! Ao Ba Family! Just wait for me!"
Jia Lie Bi's eyes turned crimson. After a brief silence, he decided to go all-in directly.
"Five hundred fifty thousand!!!"
"If you dare, keep going!"
Listening to Jia Lie Bi's almost frenzied shouts, Xiao Zhan and Ao Ba Pa glanced at each other and both revealed smiles of successful scheming.
"You win!"
"Brother Jia Lie is indeed bold. Ao Ba Family admits defeat."
Hearing their mocking laughter, Jia Lie Bi was furious, wishing he could tear them apart on the spot! However, with only the strength of a 3-Star Dou Grandmaster, he couldn't even defeat Xiao Zhan one-on-one, let alone with Ao Ba Pa, whose strength was comparable to his own.
"Very well! You're ruthless!"
"Miss Ya Fei, can we consider this a deal now?"
Jia Lie Bi suppressed his anger, fantasizing that once he mastered the Black Rank High-level Qi Method and greatly increased his strength, he would definitely settle the score with Xiao Family and the Ao Ba Family!
"Chief Jia Lie, don't be so anxious. What if there are still others willing to bid?" Ya Fei said with a sly smile.
"Who else?"
"Who dares to oppose my Jia Lie Family?"
Jia Lie Bi's fierce gaze swept across the entire venue.
No joking, for this Black Rank High-level Qi Method, the Jia Lie Family was willing to go all-in. If someone managed to snatch it away, Jia Lie Bi would resort to violence!
In the spectator seats, the audience shook their heads repeatedly. Not only could they not afford the price, but even if they could, they wouldn't dare to bid. After all, no matter how good something is, you need to have the life to hold onto it.
However, there was someone who feared nothing.
"I bid Five hundred and sixty thousand."
The voice, not loud but instantly overwhelmed the entire discussion in the room.
After a brief silence, the crowd erupted into enthusiastic discussions.
"Hiss! This voice, isn't it the person who bought the Pill earlier?"
"Competing with Xiao Family for Pills in Wu Tan City and now challenging Jia Lie Family for a Qi Method. Impressive!"
"Who is this mysterious figure?"
Xiao Zhan and Ao Ba Pa exchanged glances, both showing expressions of astonishment. It seemed they didn't expect another bidder besides them.
Jia Lie Bi, on the other hand, fell into a strange silence, his cold gaze fixed on Yun Tianming.
"Five hundred seventy thousand."
"Young man, I advise you not to be too arrogant!"
Jia Lie Bi's tone contained an undisguised threat.
"Six hundred thousand."
Yun Tianming couldn't be bothered to glance at the other party.
"You!"
Yun Tianming's complete disregard thoroughly enraged Jia Lie Bi. Suddenly, he stood up, and a faint blue Dou Qi surged around him, forming the Dou Qi Armor symbolizing a Dou Grandmaster. The threatening aura firmly locked onto Yun Tianming!
Witnessing this, the onlookers involuntarily gasped.
"A Dou Grandmaster powerhouse, truly terrifying!"
Yun Tianming remained calm, his face showing no ripples. Five years ago, at the Misty Cloud Sect's sect meeting, he was just a mere Sixth Stage Dou Disciple facing the murderous intent of 7 Star Dou Grandmaster Mo Lan. How could he fear Jia Lie Bi, a 3 Star Dou Grandmaster?
"Where did this brat come from, daring to snatch the Qi Method from my Jia Lie Family?"
Jia Lie Bi's words were cut off as his expression suddenly changed.
"Chief Jia Lie, openly threatening a buyer at the auction, can I assume you are declaring war on the Miteer Family?"
Ya Fei abandoned her usual charming demeanor, and her narrowed eyes exuded coldness and ruthlessness. Standing beside her was an old man in Alchemist robes, who had appeared at some point. Astonishingly, he was Gu Ni, a second-tier Alchemist from the Appraisal Room. He emitted orange Dou Qi, also forming a Dou Qi Armor, with a density far surpassing Jia Lie Bi's!
"This aura, a 7-Star Dou Grandmaster?"
"I didn't expect Master Gu Ni, besides being a second-tier Alchemist, is also a High-Level Dou Grandmaster!"
"No wonder no one has dared to cause trouble in the Miteer Family's Auction House for so many years."
The crowd exclaimed in surprise.
"I have acted improperly. Please forgive me, Miss Ya Fei and Master Gu Ni."
Under the overwhelming coercion of absolute force, Jia Lie Bi had no choice but to choose to yield.
"Chief Jia Lie, I believe it's you who should apologize to this young gentleman," Ya Fei, however, had no intention of easily forgiving him and continued to pressure.
"This..."
Jia Lie Bi's expression changed rapidly. Bowing to the Miteer Family might not be considered humiliating, but as the proud clan leader, apologizing to a young man was a blow to the face of the Jia Lie Family.
"Apologize!"
Ya Fei's eyes were cold, her exceptionally assertive attitude making everyone take notice.
Even Yun Tianming felt a bit surprised; it was the first time he had seen Ya Fei this angry.
"Miss Ya Fei is unexpectedly defending this guy so strongly."
Xiao Yan, secretly observing, couldn't help but murmur.
"Little Yan, feeling envious?"
"Envy is just right! Back in the day, when your teacher was young, I was also deeply admired by countless women."
Once again, the teasing voice of Old Yao echoed in his ears.
"Ah, yes, yes, you're the most amazing, Senior!"
Xiao Yan said with a sly look.
"That's a fact!"
"In the Dou Qi Continent, strength is everything."
"As long as you have sufficient talent and strength, naturally, you'll become the dream lover in a girl's heart!"
"So, Little Yan, train well!"
Old Yao took the opportunity to paint a rosy picture.
Xiao Yan knew it was a fantasy, but he still wanted to believe it!
"Strength is everything."
"A three-year agreement."
"Xun'er, I will definitely become stronger and stand proudly in front of you one day!"
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