Breaking the Masked Man

These past few days, it has been Elder Yao who has been maintaining order, while Yao Yan has been immersed in arduous cultivation. Because of the Demon Poison Spot, his strength has increased rapidly without any side effects. The pure energy has been continuously merging into his body, just as if he had cultivated for many years.

This strange feeling suddenly gave Yao Yan an idea: perhaps he could use the Demon Poison Spot to develop a cultivation technique and then spread it... This thought was quickly dismissed; it felt too demonic.

Just like the innate supernatural power bestowed upon him by the essence blood of the Devouring Spirit Clan, the feeling of gaining without effort is truly captivating.

"You've finally emerged from seclusion. If you had been any later, this auction would have ended." Yao Lao floated to Yao Yan's side, looked him over, stroked his beard, and chuckled, "You've broken through to the fifth-star Dou Wang level? Your cultivation speed is truly astonishing. Breaking through is as easy as drinking water or eating!"

He couldn't help but marvel. Even with the blessing of the Demon Poison Spot, Yao Yan's talent was still too terrifying. Even if the energy was pure and vast, it would be useless if the body couldn't absorb it.

"……Congratulations."

After holding it in for a long time, Cai Lin finally uttered a cold sentence.

Yao Yan smiled, his soul power emanating from between his brows as he sensed the auras of the powerful figures outside. A slight smile played on his lips as he said, "It seems quite a few powerful individuals have been attracted here this time."

"Not only are there many powerful individuals, but I even sensed some familiar auras~"

The old doctor's smile faded slightly, and he spoke in a solemn voice.

Yao Yan was taken aback upon hearing this, looked at Yao Lao, and waited for him to continue.

Yao Lao didn't hide anything from Yao Yan and continued, "Do you still remember the Soul Hall I mentioned to you before? Although we haven't had any contact, I'm extremely familiar with the smell of those stinking rats. Obviously, the gathering of powerful figures from the Black Corner Region this time has attracted their attention. After all, if these powerful figures were to fall, their souls would become the targets of those guys."

He sneered, seemingly disdainful: "After all these years, you're still the same, never learning your lesson!"

Back then, Yao Lao devised a plan that led to the massacre of a group of Soul Hall's Soul Envoys and Protectors, and even lured out the Venerable Elder of the Earthly Fiend Hall.

"Should we continue?"

Cai Lin's cold and beautiful eyes flickered slightly as she looked at Yao Yan. Her red lips parted slightly as she asked, clearly indicating that she had unconsciously begun to obey Yao Yan's choices in these matters.

Yao Yan pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "It's alright. Those who are attracted should be minor figures, at most one or two protectors... Actually, attracting them is not bad. By using them, we can save a lot of effort, right?"

"When it comes to cunning, you're the cunning one, kid..." the old apothecary said with a chuckle.

"It's just saving some effort~"

Yao Yan said with a smile.

Cai Lin didn't reply, but simply picked up a black robe from the side and handed it to Yao Yan. Her cold, beautiful eyes remained unchanged as she said calmly, "Put this on. You're going to Canaan Academy in the future, so don't reveal your identity here."

"Yes, let's go. Today's auction is going to be very exciting."

Yao Yan nodded and took it, draped it over his shoulders, and then smiled at the two of them. His eyes were filled with anticipation. This was his first time participating in an auction since coming to this world. As for the Mittel family of the Gama Empire, their auctions were too low-class and incomparable to this one.

Yao Lao smiled, then turned into a wisp of green smoke and drifted into the Bone Flame Ring. Cai Lin put on a black robe and followed closely beside Yao Yan. The two walked together toward the auction.

A disciple from the Eight Doors was already waiting at the entrance.

Led by the other party, they walked along the internal passage towards the auction venue.

……

When Yao Yan arrived at the auction venue, he was greeted by an almost endless stream of people. The sight made him pause for a moment, giving him a strange feeling that he was in a modern football stadium. A smile appeared on his lips, and his steps became lighter.

This guy is clearly a comedian, and today's show is sure to be very exciting.

Led by the disciples of the Eight Doors, Yao Yan and Cai Lin quickly arrived at the inner private room. In front of them was a huge transparent crystal, which completely isolated the room from the outside world, and allowed them to clearly see everything happening outside.

In addition, there were two extremely beautiful maids inside, wearing cheongsam-style long dresses with their legs slit very high, revealing their fair and slender thighs, which looked extremely alluring.

Perhaps it had been too long since he had seen such exquisite long legs, Yao Yan couldn't help but take a few more glances, until Cai Lin snorted coldly beside him, at which point he slightly withdrew his gaze, coughed awkwardly, and instinctively glanced at Cai Lin's enchanting purple snake tail, feeling a slight sense of anticipation in his heart.

"If you can't control your eyes, I can blind you!" Cai Lin said in a slightly cold voice, as if threatening someone.

"They're not as pretty as you."

Yao Yan, however, calmly commented.

These words clearly had no effect on Cai Lin. She even gave Yao Yan a cold glare before walking to the chair and sitting down gracefully.

"Haha, your flirting skills are really clumsy, kid. Do you want me to teach you a few tricks?" The old man's loud laughter rang in Yao Yan's mind. This old man was enjoying watching the show and even encouraged him.

"Is it stiff? I think it's alright~"

Yao Yan smiled and replied, then sat down next to Cai Lin, waving to the two maids, "You can go out now, we don't need you here for the time being."

"Yes, sir~"

The two women respectfully responded and slowly walked out. As they walked, their raised thighs seemed to be deliberately tempting Yao Yan to do something. Women who could stay in this private room were meant to be at the mercy of their esteemed guests. If they could gain the favor of their esteemed guests, they might be able to change their fate.

Beautiful women who want to survive in the Black Corner Region must either possess formidable strength or sell their bodies.

After all, this is the only price they can offer, and also their most powerful weapon.

What man in this world doesn't like beautiful women?

"Aren't their legs beautiful?" Cai Lin asked seemingly out of the blue, her eyes gazing into the distance as if it were an unintentional question.

"Butterfly asked the same question..."

Yao Yan was taken aback for a moment, then said, before Cai Lin could say anything, he continued, "Do you know what I answered back then?"

Cai Lin had a cold expression on her face, seemingly unwilling to know the answer.

Yao Yan, with a shameless grin, leaned closer, his dark eyes reflecting Cai Lin's face, and whispered, "Actually, I prefer your snake-people's tails to your long legs~"

Rainbow Scales: ...

Yao Lao:......

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 136 Bidding

I prefer the tails of your snake-people!

Upon hearing this, Cai Lin's eyes glazed over slightly. After a moment, as if she had thought of something, her eyes turned cold instantly. She glanced sideways at Yao Yan, who was trying to please her, and said indifferently, "It seems that Hua She'er and the others have served you well, young master. If you like them, you might as well bring them with you next time you go back."

"It's like you're saying I can do something just by bringing them along..." Yao Yan thought to himself. He wasn't some lustful idiot. Coming out to do serious business and still having fun with girls was just playing with his life. Besides, his sister-in-law Cai Lin was watching from the side. Could he really bring Hua She'er and the others to discuss racial differences without any restraint?

"If I have the chance, I definitely will!"

Although she disagreed in her heart, Yao Yan was very stubborn and retorted directly.

Cai Lin didn't respond, but her aura grew increasingly cold. Perhaps she regretted her past decision, but a woman like her would never regret her decision, especially not in front of others.

"Young man, if you're interested in her, this stalemate can't go on forever. How about I teach you a method? Don't forget, we're alchemists, and we're serpentine..."

Before the old man could finish speaking, he abruptly cut off the voice call. He had already guessed the second half of the old man's words. Using medicine was not something a decent person like him would do. Besides, with his appearance, why would he need to use such a despicable method? It was too low-level.

"You'd better shut up!" Yao Yan replied, then looked towards the auction venue outside the transparent window.

At this moment, the huge auction hall was already packed with people, a dense, impressive sight. Clearly, a great many people had been drawn here. No matter what world it is, people love to join in the fun, and even if they know there is danger, some people still can't resist their curiosity.

Little did they know, curiosity killed the cat.

"Boom~"

With a muffled, thunderous drumbeat, the entire auction hall gradually quieted down. At the same time, two beams of light shone towards the center of the stage, where a high platform slowly rose. Standing on it was none other than Yuan Yi, the leader of the Eight Doors. He wore a dark gold robe, and his kind face was adorned with a gentle smile, yet the aura emanating from him was incredibly powerful.

Compared to a little over a month ago, Yuan Yi's strength has increased dramatically. He has advanced from a two-star Dou Huang to a four-star Dou Huang, clearly because the Huangji Pill broke through the cultivation barrier ahead for him.

Don't underestimate this point. On the Dou Qi Continent, countless powerful individuals are stuck at a certain stage for years or even decades, until the end of their lives, without ever breaking through. But once they break through, their cultivation will be smooth sailing. At least before reaching the Dou Zong level, Yuan Yi will not have any major cultivation bottlenecks for the time being.

Even when facing countless powerful figures, he can remain calm and composed, a mindset he has never had before.

Being a fox borrowing the tiger's power and having real confidence are two different things.

"I'm sure you've all been waiting impatiently, so I won't keep you in suspense any longer. Today's auction will officially begin at this moment. However, before we begin, I must inform you of the rules of the auction. I hope you will all abide by them. Otherwise, no one will leave Black Seal City alive, and the forces behind you will also face retaliation."

"Even if he has the strength of a Dou Zong, it's useless. The Eight Doors have been able to stand in the Black Corner Region for hundreds of years, and that's never been because of empty talk!"

Yuan Yi's smile vanished, his slightly open eyes flashing with a sharp light as he scanned the entire room. At the same time, his aura as a four-star Dou Huang was fully revealed. Once the atmosphere had built up sufficiently, he smiled again and said, "I'm sure you've all felt my breakthrough in strength. The highlight of today's auction is the Emperor Extreme Pill and the Breakthrough Pill that you've all been waiting for. As usual, it's a barter system, the highest bidder wins!"

After he finished speaking, he clapped his hands, and several very attractive women came up with trays. At the same time, an auctioneer who could change his expression came up.

"The first item is today's appetizer, a high-level Xuan-rank combat skill - the Heaven-Burning Palm. This palm technique is extremely fierce; when mastered, the palm wind can melt refined iron..."

The auctioneer began introducing the items and building up the atmosphere, gradually getting the auction on track. However, most of the Dou Huang experts remained unmoved during the initial auction. For beings of their level, only items like Huangji Pills, Pozong Pills, or Earth-rank Dou Techniques could attract them. Ordinary items held no appeal for them.

After a while, Yuan Yi stepped back and went to the room where Yao Yan was. The fake smile on his face disappeared, and he showed a respectful expression, standing humbly beside Yao Yan.

"There probably aren't many items up for auction in the early stages, right?"

Yao Yan casually leaned back in his chair, tapping the armrest lightly with his fingers. After watching with interest for a moment, he asked, "What do you mean by Xuan-rank fighting skills? After the initial novelty wore off, it was just another thing. Especially after breaking through to the Dou Wang level, Xuan-rank fighting skills became somewhat inadequate."

Of course, the "not enough" here refers to an anomaly like Yao Yan. It is still very useful for ordinary Dou Wangs, and even for some Dou Huangs, since Earth-rank Dou Techniques are not common.

Yuan Yi nodded slightly and explained, "Not many, but there will be a Tier 1 combat skill as a buffer; it was originally intended to be the grand finale next year..."

"Earth-rank combat techniques... The Black Corner Region truly has a great many good things."

Yao Yan naturally knew what Yuan Yi meant by Earth-rank combat skill. To this, he could only sigh and say that compared to the Gama Empire, the Black Corner Region was like a modern metropolis, full of good things. Of course, the level of danger was also extremely high. Without the strength, there were some things that could not be taken away.

In an auction, having the funds to bid for something doesn't guarantee you can take it with you.

There are far too many cases of double-crossing.

If it weren't for Elder Yao and Yao Yan guarding Black Seal City during this period, this group of people could have blown up the entire city. The top ten gangs on the surface couldn't suppress this pack of unscrupulous wolves. The so-called rankings are just for the lower classes. Who would care about such things if they were real strongmen? There are countless old monsters hidden in the Black Corner Region. What do gangs amount to?

The auction lasted for about half an hour, and the lively atmosphere only increased. Even many Dou Huangs couldn't resist joining in. This was precisely the role of the auctioneer: to describe the items in a way that met the buyer's needs. That depended on their eloquence.

At this moment, two guards at the Dou Wang level walked out from the center of the auction hall. They were flanking a maid who was holding a golden disc with an earthen-yellow scroll in the center.

"Everyone, this fighting technique is a Earth-rank technique, said to have been created by a Dou Zun expert. Back then, he even used this technique to fight three opponents at once without being at a disadvantage. If anyone here has cultivated earth-attribute Dou Qi, you might consider buying it... This fighting technique is called the Heaven-Splitting Earth-Shaking Palm. Not only is it incredibly powerful, but it also has the ability to refine the body, forging a strong physique comparable to a magical beast!"