Chapter 132: Manipulating the Auction House

A stream of light rose from the City Lord's Mansion. A moment later, Yuan Yi landed halfway and intercepted Yao Yan and Cai Lin who were on their way to the City Lord's Mansion.

After taking a few glances, he frowned slightly, then relaxed his brows, with a kind smile on his face, and politely said, "I am Yuan Yi, the leader of the Eight Gates. I learned that you two distinguished guests had arrived, so I came here to greet you. Where are you from?"

Yao Yan did not answer the other party's question. He looked at both sides and said softly: "Don't say anything more if you want to test me. This is not the place to chat."

"Your Excellency is right. Please follow me." Yuan Yi nodded and responded with a smile. Then he took Yao Yan and Cai Lin and flew towards the City Lord's Mansion. As for the rule prohibiting flying over the Black Seal City, it obviously could not bind him as the sect leader.

This rule was originally established just to distinguish between enemies and friends.

The three of them quickly returned to the City Lord's Mansion.

As the maid brought tea and pastries, Yuan Yi's smile became even more enthusiastic and he personally treated the two of them to tea, because this place was his territory. Unless there was a Dou Zong-level strongman among the visitors, it would not be difficult for him to keep the other party, and he was not afraid of the other party playing tricks.

With his own safety guaranteed, he naturally became more active. He looked at the two of them carefully, and after a moment, he locked his eyes on Yao Yan, because the two of them were obviously centered around this young man.

His eyes flickered slightly, and he asked tentatively, "By the way, the disciple who came to tell you before said that you are a seventh-grade alchemist?"

"Pfft~"

Yao Yan did not say anything nonsense, but slowly raised one hand, and with a slight movement of his fighting spirit, the Green Lotus Earth Core Fire with a hint of golden light suddenly surged out from his palm. Immediately, a terrible high temperature spread, causing the temperature in the room to continue to rise. Moreover, the flame was filled with an indescribable fierce aura, which was extremely violent.

"Strange fire?!"

Yuan Yi was undoubtedly an expert in knowledge. As the current leader of the Eight Gates and also ranked in the top ten of the blacklist, he was naturally acquainted with Han Feng, the rising star of the Black Horn Region. He had also seen the strange fire in the other's hand. Ever since the other obtained the Sea Heart Flame several years ago, he had been showing off in front of them many times. It had almost become Han Feng's unique symbol.

Therefore, he gained some understanding of the strange fire, especially its extremely violent aura, which was unmatched by any other flame.

Among all flames, strange fire is like an emperor high above, with absolute oppression.

"The Azure Lotus Earth Core Fire ranked nineteenth on the Strange Fire List~"

Yao Yan explained to Yuan Yi softly, then looked at Yuan Yi calmly and said, "Although the strange fire cannot prove my identity as a seventh-grade alchemist, most people who can possess strange fire are alchemists. After all, other practitioners in this world, except for alchemists, will not be interested in it, let alone refine it into their bodies."

In this world, apart from those inherited strange fires, ordinary people would not have much interest in wild strange fires. Most of them would only use them to trade with alchemists and would not choose to refine them themselves.

Because the risk and return are not proportional.

Alchemists need strange fire to make pills, so they are fascinated by it. However, ordinary practitioners have almost no benefit from refining strange fire except using it in battle. Instead of refining strange fire with all their might, wouldn't it be better to exchange it for a fighting skill above the earth level? !

Yuan Yi looked at the green flame in Yao Yan's palm, which was gradually losing its temperature and aura. His skillful fire manipulation technique could not be faked at all. He could not help but say, "I believe your words. An alchemist would not lie about his own rank, and this matter cannot be faked. Since you revealed your identity, it is obvious that you want to cooperate with me. What is your name?"

"You can call me Mr. Medicine."

Yao Yan's eyes moved slightly and he spoke softly.

"Mr. Medicine?!"

Yuan Yi muttered something when he heard this, then smiled and said, "I wonder if Mr. Yao needs any help."

His tone was extremely polite. When facing someone who was most likely a seventh-grade alchemist, respect was the most basic requirement.

"I want to find a fragment of the map. If you can find it, I can give you a sect-breaking pill."

Yao Yan quoted a price. It was impossible for him to bargain down in front of people from the Black Horn Region. Moreover, compared with the value of the remaining map of the Pure Lotus Demon Fire, a Breaking Sect Pill was obviously nothing. As for whether this matter would cause trouble in the Black Horn Region, he didn't care much. He had already got three of the four remaining maps. As long as he could force the last one out, he would be sure to get it. The most annoying thing was that it never showed up.

Po Zong Dan? !

Yuan Yi's breath was choked and he stood up suddenly, staring at Yao Yan with burning eyes. You have to know that his father was stuck at the peak of the Nine-Star Dou Huang level and never took that step until his death. The effect of the Broken Sect Pill is enough to make any Dou Huang powerhouse obsessed. If this news were to get out, all the Dou Huang powerhouses in the entire Black Horn Region would go crazy.

At this moment, he completely believed in Yao Yan's identity as a seventh-grade alchemist. After all, even the Medicine Emperor Han Feng could not successfully refine the Po Zong Pill. This pill seemed to be ranked sixth grade, but in fact its efficacy was more precious than some seventh-grade pills, and it was extremely difficult to refine. Han Feng had failed in refining it several times, causing those who came to ask for the medicine to return empty-handed.

This incident caused quite a stir at the time, and even the Douhuang-level powerhouses had heard of it.

"This is the stone that left the incomplete picture. If you can find it, the Sect Breaking Pill will be yours."

Yao Yan extinguished the Green Lotus Earth Core Fire in his palm, then took out a photo stone from his ring and threw it to Yuan Yi. At the same time, he took out a bottle of Po Zong Dan and placed it on the table beside him. It seemed that he was not afraid that the other party would go crazy and rush over to snatch it.

Because Cai Lin on the side had already released the aura of a Nine-Star Dou Huang, the heavy oppressive force fell directly on Yuan Yi.

Feeling the strong dangerous aura, Yuan Yi suddenly looked towards Cai Lin. His attention had been on Yao Yan before, and he didn't notice that the person in front of him was also a powerful Douhuang at the peak. With that extreme murderous intent, it was obvious that many people had died at his hands.

Yao Yan raised his hand, signaling Cai Lin to restrain her breath, and said with a smile: "I have heard of the rules of the Black Horn Region, but I like to follow the rules. I wonder if Sect Master Yuan is willing to take on this business."

"Yes, Black Seal City has a special location. It is the intersection of several major regions. Moreover, our Eight Gates is a veteran force in the Black Horn Region. We have connections with all major forces in the Black Horn Region. It is easy to gather intelligence. As long as this fragment of the map is in the Black Horn Region, I will definitely be able to find it!"

Yuan Yi assured with great confidence that he had to get this Sect Breaking Pill no matter what. Only by entering the Dou Zong realm could he feel truly safe.

Dou Huang may seem glorious, but in fact, he can be destroyed at the slightest blow. In a place like the Black Horn Region, a Dou Huang-level strength does not give one a sense of security. Yet he still has to stand at the highest point and guard such a huge family business as the Black Seal City.

"Then when Sect Master Yuan finds the remaining map, this Sect Breaking Pill will be offered to him with both hands."

Yao Yan nodded, and then, under Yuan Yi's reluctant gaze, he took back the Po Zong Dan, and at the same time took out the other two bottles of pills, and continued: "Two Huangji Dan... It is rumored that Black Seal City holds an auction every year. I wonder if it can be held more than once."

"If we use these two pills as the finale, it would be fine, but there is still something missing. If we can use the Sect Breaking Pill..."

Yuan Yi looked embarrassed and said slowly, "Then add another Po Zong Dan, and the one for the incomplete map will be counted separately."

Yao Yan nodded slightly, took out the previous Po Zong Dan from his ring, and placed it steadily on the table. At the same time, his eyes became slightly serious, and he warned in a deep voice: "How these three pills are auctioned is entirely up to the Eight Gates. But there is one thing I hope you can abide by. Don't leak any of our information. It's best to erase all the news."

"This...is not a big problem. We just need to get rid of a few people. However, the auction that Mr. Yao wants to hold will have to wait for some time until the storm has calmed down. This is the only way to be safe. I just don't know if it's convenient for you."

Yuan Yi pondered for a moment and nodded in response.

Yao Yan smiled and said, "It's okay. We should stay in the Black Horn Region for a few years. I hope you can bring me good news in these years."

"nature!"

……

As the conversation ended, Yao Yan and Cai Lin were arranged to live in a villa with beautiful scenery and gorgeous decorations. Even the maids were of good quality. Just like what Yao Yan had heard in his previous life, when your status and strength are high enough, beauties are never a scarce resource and you can find whatever you want.

What's more, this is a fantasy world, whose area and population are undoubtedly hundreds or thousands of times larger than that of the previous life. With such a large base, all kinds of beauties will naturally be born.

Fortunately, Yaoyan is more loyal and he only likes the prettiest ones.

Cai Lin was in his room at the moment. She had taken off the mask on her face, revealing her extremely cold and charming face. Her deep purple eyes looked at Yao Yan in confusion. She opened her red lips slightly and spoke in a soft and pleasant voice: "Why is there another incomplete picture? What is the relationship between this incomplete picture and the previous one?"

Fortunately, I blocked Yao Lao's perception, otherwise your words would have leaked the secret.

Yao Yan muttered in his heart, not because he didn't believe Yao Lao, but the matter regarding the Pure Lotus Demonic Fire was too huge, so huge that even a Fighting Saint would go crazy. Even if just a little bit was leaked, it would cause a big storm.

He straightened his expression, like a parent coaxing his child in his previous life: "This matter is difficult to explain, and I don't want to lie to you, but it's not appropriate for you to know it now. When you break through to Dou Zun, I will tell you everything... I coaxed you before because I was worried that it would cause trouble for you."

"……I see."

Cai Lin frowned, then nodded sensibly. Her coldness was always external. In her heart, she was gentle and caring enough towards her own people, but she never knew how to express it.

Yao Yan pointed at the storage ring, and then released Yao Lao, who had an unhappy look on his face.

Yao Lao, who had just come out, started to chatter, saying, "Boy, you really don't know how to respect the elderly. You locked me up as soon as you entered the room. Why, are you worried that I will disturb you?"

This old guy was obviously not a serious person. After he finished speaking, his eyes moved between the two of them with a playful look on his face.

Cai Lin turned her eyes away, not wanting to pay attention to this cunning guy. She was afraid that if she spoke too much, she would reveal something wrong and let the other party see it. There were some things she didn't want others to know.

"Nothing~"

Yao Yan smiled and seemed unwilling to say more.

Yao Lao stroked his chin and looked at Yao Yan. After a moment, he smiled and said, "It seems that you don't really trust me."

“It’s good to have some distance between people.”

Yao Yan nodded and said very calmly.

Yao Lao smiled indifferently, flew around Yao Yan twice, and then asked curiously: "What is the fragment of the map you were looking for? And why did you take out the Huangji Pill and Pozong Pill? These three pills are enough to make the entire Black Horn Region boil. It is estimated that many Douhuang peak powerhouses will flock to fight and snatch them. It is estimated that the Black Horn Region will go completely crazy because of these three pills."

"I want to see if I can attract Han Feng here. If I can't, I will let Cai Lin take action and take this opportunity to destroy a few Douhuang peak forces, occupy the magpie's nest, and prepare for the Fallen Heart Flame in the future."

Yao Yan said calmly that he didn't want to be a bad guy, so he could only let others be the bad guy.

Canaan College is related to the Thunder Clan, and its dean is also an elder of the Thunder Clan. There are also two old monsters who are half a step away from becoming a Dou Zun in the inner courtyard. Yao Lao alone cannot be absolutely sure, so he has to ask the people from the Black Horn Region to help him charge. Anyway, these people are all bad people, and there is no need to feel guilty if they all die.

The thing that the Douqi Continent has the most is people. As long as the top Dousheng people don't take action, they can never be defeated.

"This is also a good idea, but you'd better be aware that Canaan College is quite special, and its disciples come from all over the Douqi Continent. You'd better not hurt them, otherwise it will be very difficult to deal with in the end."

Yao Lao nodded, but when he said the last sentence, his expression was slightly hesitant and he reminded.

"Don't worry, I've never been a person who kills indiscriminately."

Yao Yan smiled and gave Yao Lao a reassurance. Yao Lao was not sick, so how could he hurt the flowers and plants in the Dou Qi Continent and provoke countless enemies? If he really destroyed the Canaan Academy, the old man in the Thunder Clan would probably go crazy.

In fact, there have always been unspoken rules in the Douqi Continent. The strong are not allowed to slaughter the weak at will. It is extremely rare for a Dou Zun to destroy an entire country. If someone does such a thing, there will definitely be a stronger person who stops it or even kills him. This is almost a tacit understanding among the strong.

If someone really thinks that he is powerful and can act recklessly, then he will surely be destroyed in the end.

Unless this person possesses Doudi-level strength...

"I still believe this."

Yao Lao nodded, and then asked, "Have you made up your mind? When are you going to sneak into Canaan College? In fact, I am also quite curious about Canaan College. I wanted to go and take a look back then, but unfortunately I never had the chance... As for whether there is the Fallen Heart Flame there, we have to check it out!"

"Wait a few days, and I'll make arrangements for Cai Lin."

Yao Yan looked at Cai Lin and spoke softly.

Cai Lin couldn't help but clench his hands that were folded at his tail, and for a moment he was a little absent-minded...

(End of this chapter)