Battle Through the Heavens: The Alchemist Starting from the Ye Family

Unfortunately, the old man's plan was destined to fail.

After meeting up with Hu Tian, ​​the two found an inn to stay in and waited for the auction to begin in two days.

Ye Chen's main purpose this time was to earn some pocket money. Of course, if anything he needed appeared at the auction, Ye Chen would not be stingy.

Two days later, the auction was held as scheduled.

This time, even more people came to the Wanbao Auction House, including quite a few Dou Wang and Dou Huang level experts...

With the Purple Gold VIP Card in hand, Ye Chen and his companion entered the auction hall directly through the VIP passage and then sat in the VIP seats at the very front.

All that's left is to wait for the auction to begin.

A quarter of an hour later, with a crisp ringing of a bell, the Wanbao Auction officially began. The elegantly dressed old man who had met Ye Chen a few days ago stepped onto the auction stage...

Seeing this, Ye Chen subtly curled his lip. It wasn't a beautiful woman who came out, but an old man. Thumbs down!

Look at Xiao Yan's treatment; the first auctioneer he encountered was a vixen like Ya Fei, while I've attended so many auctions and only met men...

Okay, actually this is the norm.

Although the person on stage was an old man, as the auction progressed, the atmosphere around him gradually heated up, and many people were aroused by the items that appeared on stage.

In this atmosphere, many people become somewhat out of control when bidding, and the prices of the items naturally rise all the way up. Both auction houses and consignors like to see this kind of scene.

Ye Chen's three Qingxin Pills were also auctioned off, averaging 700,000 gold coins per pill. Although it didn't reach the 800,000 gold coins the old appraiser had mentioned, it was still a high price.

As for the main item, the King of Explosion Pill, it fetched a sky-high price of 3.9 million amidst fierce competition between the two major forces!

This was something Ye Chen never expected...

Although the auction continued, finally, the last item was brought up for auction.

Chapter 89 Targeting

Seven or eight burly men carried a huge object covered with a white cloth slowly up from behind the stage, a scene that surprised many people in the audience.

"What's going on with Wanbao Auction House? Why did they bring up such a huge thing?" Many people were muttering to themselves.

Hu Tian, ​​sitting behind Ye Chen, raised an eyebrow and immediately focused his voice, sending a telepathic warning to Ye Chen: "Young Master, there's a smell of blood..."

Bloody smell?

Ye Chen was slightly surprised, then sniffed carefully...

Although his strength was far inferior to Hu Tian's, his body was exceptionally powerful and his five senses were even more acute thanks to the enhancement of the Star Chart. So, as soon as he calmed down, he immediately smelled the bloody scent that Hu Tian had mentioned.

However, the corpse must have been specially treated, so the smell of blood was very faint, and probably few people present would be able to detect it.

The elderly man in fine clothes on the stage made no attempt to keep everyone in suspense. He stepped forward, raised his hand, and with a whoosh, ripped off the white cloth covering the body. Then, a gigantic corpse, at least ten zhang wide, appeared before everyone's eyes.

This is a huge tiger-shaped magical beast with black and white stripes. What is particularly eye-catching are the huge wings covered with scales on its back...

"It's actually the Sky-Splitting Flying Tiger!" Ye Chen was shocked and couldn't help but think to himself.

This kind of magical beast is extremely rare, because the Sky-Splitting Flying Tiger and the Dan family's Void Pegasus Beast are both very rare space-type magical beasts.

However, compared to the Void Pegasus Beast, which can traverse the air, the Sky-Splitting Flying Tiger is far inferior. Even so, its essence blood and demonic core are still the best choice for refining some pills containing spatial power...

Just like the Ye family's Profound Yang Breakthrough Pill!

A Dou Zong expert wields the power of space, and to break through to Dou Zong, one must have a sufficient understanding of this power. The reason why the Breakthrough Pill can increase the success rate of breaking through to Dou Zong is precisely because of the trace of pure spatial power contained within the pill.

Back when their ancestor Ye Xun was still alive, the Ye family paid a heavy price and used their connections to gather the essence blood and cores of two magical beasts containing spatial power to refine the Xuan Yang Breaking Sect Pill for Ye Chen.

Now that such a top-quality Sky-Splitting Flying Tiger is right in front of him, Ye Chen naturally doesn't want to let it go easily...

Among those present, although not many were truly interested in the Sky-Splitting Flying Tiger, Ye Chen was not the only one determined to obtain it.

"Tiger, have you recognized the true form of that demonic beast?" One of the three figures shrouded in black robes asked his somewhat excited companion.

"That's the Sky-Splitting Flying Tiger! An extremely powerful tiger-type magical beast. If I could obtain it, it would increase my chances of breaking through to the Dou Zong realm by 20%!"

Upon hearing this, the man called "Tiger" excited his two companions.

"Is that really true?!" another person asked hurriedly.

Of course, the reason why the two of them were so excited was not because they were happy for their companions, but because the cultivation techniques they practiced were very special. They could be said to complement each other and be integrated into one. As long as one of them improved, the other two would also improve.

That is why the three of them have always advanced and retreated together in their cultivation over the past few decades!

Now that the tiger claims his chances of breaking through to the Dou Zong realm have greatly increased, the other two can also benefit from it. Therefore, the three of them are just one...

The decision was made in an instant...

They are determined to get this Sky-Splitting Flying Tiger!

"Old Lion, Old Bear, you two must help me with all your might this time!" The tiger, dressed in black robes, looked at his companions and said to them, barely suppressing his excitement.

The two companions immediately nodded in agreement, one of them saying, "Don't worry, Tiger. When have the three of us ever failed to advance and retreat together? We won't hold back this time."

And just like that, without realizing it, Ye Chen had gained another opponent, though neither of them knew it.

"Hehe, everyone, this monster corpse is a peak sixth-tier Sky-Splitting Flying Tiger, an extremely powerful and rare monster. After confirmation by our Wanbaoge, it is certain that the essence blood and demonic core are still inside its body. Wanbaoge can guarantee this!" The old man in the fine clothes said solemnly.

A high-level magical beast is a treasure from head to toe.

Just like this Sky-Splitting Flying Tiger, its essence and magic core can be used to refine pills, its bones and flesh can be used to make highly nourishing medicines to strengthen the body, its fur can be used to make defensive leather armor, its claws and teeth can be used to make weapons, and even its wings can be used to make flying combat techniques...

Such a complete Sky-Splitting Flying Tiger, especially at the peak of the sixth rank, is even more valuable than ordinary sixth-grade pills and earth-rank fighting techniques.

Seeing the already heated atmosphere below, the old man in fine clothes smiled slightly and said, "My Wanbao Pavilion's starting price for this Sky-Splitting Flying Tiger is eight million gold coins!"

Upon hearing this, the crowd, who had just been considering whether to take action, instantly calmed down, and most of them immediately abandoned any desire to fight.

Eight million? That's comparable to a mid-level Earth-rank cultivation technique! Many people think the person auctioning off this magical beast's corpse is money-mad...

This price also made Ye Chen and the three men in black robes frown.

However, the difference between the two is that Ye Chen didn't think the price was outrageous. After all, the Ye family spent much more to collect the essence blood and magic core of the magical beast containing spatial power, not to mention the considerable favors they incurred...

What he's most worried about now is that he doesn't have enough money!

Even with the six million gold coins he received from the previous auction of pills, he still didn't have seven million gold coins left. This made Ye Chen somewhat regretful that he hadn't taken out more pills to auction.

There was no other way; for him right now, pills were far more valuable than gold coins...

Just as Ye Chen was frowning and trying to think of a solution, the old man in fine clothes spoke up again: "Of course, according to the seller's requirements, if there are no gold coins, you can also use pills and cultivation techniques to barter for goods."

However, the pills must be two of the sixth-grade high-level quality or above, and the cultivation techniques and combat skills must be at least the middle-level Earth-rank...

These words immediately elicited mixed reactions, with some rejoicing and others expressing concern.

Ye Chen was naturally delighted, because he had plenty of pills...

Moreover, although the actual value of two Rank 6 high-grade pills exceeds eight million, exchanging them for this Sky-Splitting Flying Tiger is definitely not a loss.

Of course, it all depends on how each thing is used.

For example, if Ye Chen used it to refine the seventh-grade pill, the Profound Yang Breaking Sect Pill, its value would increase several times or even dozens of times!

As for the black-robed men using it for training, it would be fine if they used the special techniques they practiced. Otherwise, a peak sixth-order magical beast would definitely not be as good as a mid-grade sixth-rank pill or a mid-grade earth-rank cultivation technique in the eyes of ordinary people.

Chapter Ninety Blocking the Way

After the elderly man in fine clothes finished announcing the reserve price and auction conditions, the room fell into a brief silence.

Although many people are interested in the complete monster carcass, few are truly willing to pay such a high price. Moreover, many are still observing, hoping to snag a bargain or something...

Time ticked by, and the atmosphere in the auction house remained silent. Even the elderly man in fine clothes began to tense up, his vest soaked with sweat.

It's important to know that Wanbao Auction House has high hopes for this Sky-Splitting Flying Tiger, and the owner of the beast's corpse behind it is no ordinary person. If they can't even sell it at auction, it's not just that he's incompetent, but Wanbao Auction House's reputation could also be damaged.

The silence continued, and just as the elderly man in the fine robes was about to say something again to encourage the crowd, a figure completely shrouded in black robes slowly stood up from the VIP seats...

"A mid-level Earth-rank combat skill..."

The sudden bid brought a huge sigh of relief to the elderly man in elegant attire on stage. As long as someone made a bid, that was enough; it also kept interested parties from remaining silent.

However, this price is a bit low for a mid-level Earth-rank combat technique. Although both are mid-level Earth-rank, cultivation techniques are definitely more valuable than combat techniques.

"This distinguished guest has offered a mid-level Earth-rank combat skill. Is there anyone willing to bid higher?" The elderly man in fine clothes asked loudly, his gaze sweeping across the entire room.

After he finished speaking, many people's eyes turned to the VIP seats in front, as only these people were qualified to participate in the competition.

The man in black robes who made the bid clearly thought the same thing, and a hint of tension was also revealed in his eyes, which were hidden beneath the black robes.

Meanwhile, the three—Lion, Tiger, and Bear—were secretly exchanging information. After a moment, the black-robed man known as "Tiger" stood up and said in a low voice, "Eight and a half million gold coins!"

This was almost all the gold coins the three of them had. Although there were still 500,000 left as a possible price increase, they only had a million gold coins in total. Once the price exceeded this, they would lose their eligibility to compete.

The auction continued, and many people in the room were on tenterhooks.

Seeing that no one else had stepped forward to bid, Ye Chen calculated the values ​​offered by the people present and stood up, saying calmly, "One Grade 6 High-level Douhuang Pill, and two Grade 6 Mid-level Vitality Pills!"

Three Grade 6 pills!

These words caused another uproar in the audience.

They never expected that someone would actually offer such precious pills as an exchange, and not just any pills, but three at that…

Of course, the Douhuang Pill accounts for 70% of the price of these three pills. After all, it is a pill that can help people break through their cultivation level. Moreover, if a beginner Douhuang takes it, it can directly allow the user to break through to the first star level. This is quite attractive to many powerful people...

After all, once you reach the level of Dou Wang or Dou Huang, it's no easy task to improve your strength by even one star, especially in a place like the Northwest Continent. Sometimes, even if it takes several years to break through, it's not impossible.

"Damn it! Who is this guy? He actually threw out three Rank 6 pills. Doesn't he know the value of these pills?" Tiger, one of the three men in black, was furious and couldn't help but curse under his breath.

The two companions beside him also had gleaming eyes, and their gazes toward Ye Chen became somewhat fierce.

"A mere Dou Wang, yet he can produce so many high-grade pills without batting an eye... I wonder..."

"He must have a lot of good stuff on him..." The old lion slightly withdrew his gaze, which was barely concealing its murderous intent, so as not to alert the other party.

However, his words had already revealed his true thoughts.

Upon hearing this, the remaining two were also tempted...

Putting aside the possibility that the Sky-Splitting Flying Tiger might be taken by the other party, the high-grade pills that the other party might possess would be enough for them to do something.

"Hmph! Just a Battle King, yet he's so unrestrained, he's practically courting death!" Tiger sneered viciously. "Old Lion, Old Bear, this kid is so arrogant, there must be a lot of people watching him. We must make our move first, we can't let others gain the upper hand."

The other two nodded in unison and said, "Okay, we'll keep an eye on him after the auction ends, and make our move as soon as he leaves the city!"

Although this is the capital of the Luoyun Empire, the three of them are not from the Luoyun Empire, so they naturally don't have many concerns.

Moreover, with the strength of the three, taking on a mere Dou Wang would be a piece of cake. Even if the experts of the Luo Yun Empire discovered this, they wouldn't have a chance to stop them.

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As expected, after Ye Chen produced three Rank 6 pills, no one else had a chance.

After handing over the auction items and the gold coins he received backstage, Ye Chen left Wanbao Auction House with a personal farewell from the elegantly dressed old man.

Recalling the subtle reminder the elegantly dressed old man had given him backstage, Ye Chen simply smiled dismissively.

Unexpectedly, this elegantly dressed old man was quite kind, even offering him a reminder. However, back at the auction house, Ye Chen's keen spiritual perception had already detected more than one malicious gaze.

Moreover, with Hu Tian, ​​a Dou Zong expert, by his side, those who harbor ill will towards him have nowhere to hide!

Therefore, as soon as the auction ended, Ye Chen had Hu Tian hide in the shadows and not stay with him.

Faced with this group of greedy desperados, only a swift and decisive strike to kill a portion of them could deter them. And if Hu Tian were present, it might very well prevent them from making a move…

As the saying goes, it's not the thief you should fear, but the one who has his eye on you. Ye Chen didn't want to spend the rest of his journey on guard against these bloodthirsty hyenas lurking in the shadows.

Without hesitation, Ye Chen headed straight out of the city after leaving the auction house.

His actions naturally caught the attention of many people...

After walking less than three miles, Ye Chen had to stop. Three figures shrouded in black robes blocked his path in the sky.

Three immense auras surged into the sky, pressing down on Ye Chen simultaneously.

Of course, their purpose in doing so was not to force Ye Chen to submit, but to remind those lurking in the shadows that this prey was the one the three brothers had their eyes on, and no one else should interfere!

Ye Chen felt the immense pressure emanating from his body, and his eyes narrowed slightly...

"Three Seven-Star Dou Huangs?"

Unexpectedly, this move involved three big fish. Three seven-star Dou Huang powerhouses, even if they joined forces, are not as strong as Dou Zong, but they are enough to hold out for some time.

Moreover, sensing the faint connection between the three, they must have cultivated some kind of combined attack technique!