Seeing the auction was about to end, Xiao Yan found an excuse and slipped out of the auction.

  Carefully walking out of the auction house, then strolling around the surrounding streets for a while, Xiao Yan only sneaked into a secluded corner, put on the large black cloak he had bought casually, and waited until his body was wrapped up extremely bloated before slowly returning to the auction house.

  Since identifying Xiao Yan as a fourth-grade alchemist, Ya Fei had arranged for an eye in the auction house. So this time, Xiao Yan had just arrived and was respectfully led to the waiting hall by a delicate maid who had been waiting here for a long time, carefully serving him.

  Sitting silently in the chair, Xiao Yan picked up the teacup on the table and took a light sip, casting a sideways glance at the somewhat timid-looking girl beside him. He nodded slightly, his mouth unmoving, but his aged voice was faintly audible: "How much longer until the auction ends?"

  "Ah?" The sudden voice startled her, and the girl glanced at Xiao Yan, who was shrouded in a large black cloak. Her small hands were tightly clenched together, and her face turned slightly pale as she stammered: "Sir, the auction has already ended, and Miss Ya Fei is currently handling the handover procedures with them."

  Looking at the girl's appearance, which was like a startled rabbit, Xiao Yan couldn't help but feel somewhat puzzled. Wasn't he that scary? He shook his head in dismay and continued to maintain his aloof silence.

  She stood with her head bowed, looking at Xiao Yan who still hadn't spoken up, and secretly let out a sigh of relief in her heart. When receiving the task, Master Gu Ni had solemnly warned that no matter what, they must satisfy any request from this mysterious person, even if... it was some extremely excessive requests.

  The young girl who had been in the auction house for almost a year naturally understood what this excessive requirement referred to, so every time she waited for Xiao Yan to speak, she would be frightened and her whole body would tremble with fear that this mysterious adult would make those... demands.

  After the girl waited nervously for over ten minutes, the hurried footsteps outside the door finally made her let out a deep sigh of relief.

  "Hehe, old sir, you've arrived quite early. I'm sure there's nothing wrong with the hospitality of Snow Pear?" As she slowly walked into the living room, Ya Fei's slender waist swayed back and forth, exuding a seductive charm. Her curvaceous figure was so alluring that some men with weak self-control almost felt an urge to burst into flames in their lower abdomen.

  "You demon..." He cursed again in his heart, Xiao Yan shrunk back slightly and nodded lightly.

  Seeing Xiao Yan nodding, the girl beside him let out a sigh of relief again, bowed slightly and quickly retreated.

  Seeing Xiao Yan did not show any dissatisfaction, Ya Fei felt slightly relieved and smiled at him faintly, with a charming smile that was naturally captivating.

  He was shocked by her faint smile, and as for this fox spirit, Xiao Yan really didn't dare to be slow. His fingers under the cloak gently stroked the ancient black ring, and he quickly handed over the right to speak to Yao Lao.

  "Is the auction over?"

  "Ah." With a smiling face, she nodded her snow-white chin, and a pale blue jade card appeared in her hand. She smiled and said: "Old sir, the total auction price for seven bottles of Foundation Spirit Liquid is 285,000 gold coins. After deducting the tax rate, the remaining amount is all on the card."

  He took over the blue jade card, and after holding it in his hand, he felt warm and comfortable. It was clear that the price was not cheap. He lightly stroked the jade card and nodded slightly.

  Looking at those hands as white and powerful as a young man's, Yafei felt a strange feeling rising in her heart once again.

  "This price has exceeded my expectations, I'm very satisfied..."

  The old man's voice made Yafei's face slightly joyful, and she quickly discarded the strange emotions in her heart. With a bright and charming gaze, she smiled lightly with her red lips and said: "In the future, if Mr. needs to auction off more elixirs, please come to Miter's Auction House, we will definitely strive for the best price for you."

  "What about those medicinal herbs I need? Have you found them?" After nodding, Xiao Yan put away the jade card and hesitated for a moment before asking.

  Her slender and beautiful eyes curved into a lovely arc, Ya Fei smiled slightly, her soft and gentle voice made Xiao Yan's heart feel somewhat surprised.

  "Hehe, Mr. Lao's request, our auction house will naturally do its best to achieve."

  Yahui's slender hand patted gently, and Guni personally carried a jade plate quickly approaching, then stopped beside Xiao Yan, slightly bowed his head, carefully placed the jade plate on the table, and smiled: "Sir, all the medicinal materials you need are here."

  Xiao Yan gazed at the medicinal materials on the jade tray beside him, his eyes gleaming with delight. The capabilities of the Maitreya Auction House were indeed impressive. If he had to purchase these materials himself, it would likely take a considerable amount of effort and time. Yet, this auction house had managed to prepare everything in just one day, which left Xiao Yan pleasantly surprised.

  "Hmm, it's a bother..." Seeing that all the medicinal materials for the Refining Qi Powder had arrived, Medicine Old Man's faint voice was slightly softer.

  As someone who has been in the auction scene for many years, Yafei naturally distinguished the gentle tone of Yao Lao from many others. Suddenly, a surge of excitement rose to her heart - this deal wasn't bad after all!

  "I don't want to take advantage of you either, just deduct the cost of these medicinal materials from your card."

  Xiao Yan wanted to take out the jade card again, but Ya Fei hurriedly smiled and said: "Old sir, these medicinal materials are obtained from within our organization, and the price is much cheaper than outside. Your two auctions have brought a lot of fame to our auction house, how can we dare to charge you for this little thing?"

  "Alright, as you wish. If I need other medicinal materials in the future, I will exchange them with your spiritual medicine." She nodded slightly, and being as shrewd as Medicine Old Man, she naturally understood that she wanted to build a relationship. At this moment, she didn't bother to pretend, and under Ya Fei's surprised gaze, she carefully took out the medicinal materials from the jade plate and then carefully put them into her bosom.

  "Well, I still have things to attend to, so I won't stay long."

  Seeing everything was settled, Xiao Yan stood up and waved his hand, walking straight towards the outside.

  "Old sir, Yafei is seeing you off." Yafei and Guni exchanged a glance, both of them quickened their pace, and carefully led the way in front.

  Under the respectful guidance of the two attendants, one in front and one behind, Xiao Yan walked out of the reception hall. As soon as he stepped out, he raised his head, but his footsteps slowed down slightly.

  As soon as he walked out of the guest hall, three groups of people came out from the auction house opposite him, and they were also eyeing each other coldly. Sweeping his gaze over the three groups of people, Xiao Yan couldn't help but feel a little guilty, tugging at the large black cloak on his body. He found that the group in the center was actually his father, Xiao Zhan, who had just finished bidding...

  "Hoping against hope that he wouldn't be recognized..."