Battle Through the Heavens: Reap the Red Lotus Karmic Flame at the Start

Within half an hour of Xiao Yan and his group entering the VIP room, the entire auction hall was filled with people arriving one after another.

Xiao Yan couldn't help but marvel at the scene outside; he had never seen anything like it in the Gama Empire or the Black Corner Region. They were led in by Xu Yingwu, so they encountered no trouble. In reality, one had to prove they had 10,000 gold coins and corresponding items to qualify for the grand auction.

This requirement was nothing to Xiao Yan and his companions, but ordinary people made up the majority of the population on the continent. The fact that the auction house was almost full proved just how terrifying the influence of today's auction was.

Suddenly, the entire auction hall went completely dark, and all the pre-set lighting temporarily failed. The sound in the entire auction hall abruptly stopped, and hundreds of illuminating stones surrounding the central auction platform suddenly lit up, making the central auction platform the sole center of the massive building.

A tall, graceful woman in a red palace dress walked unhurriedly to the center of the auction stage. Her appearance drew intense gazes from many. Xiao Yan was secretly astonished upon seeing her. He had seen many beautiful women, but this woman's beauty was among the top three he had ever encountered; even Xun'er might not surpass her in terms of beauty.

"How is it, Junior Uncle? Does it look good?" Xu Yingwu said with ill intent.

"This woman must have cultivated some kind of seductive arts, able to subtly influence people's emotions, albeit very slightly," Xiao Yan said calmly.

Xu Yingwu was taken aback when he heard this. He had obviously wanted to embarrass Xiao Yan, but he did not expect Xiao Yan to react so quickly. Even Xu Chengze gave Xiao Yan a meaningful look.

"This person is called Xue Ningyi. She is a famous beauty in Tianlan City and the apparent leader of the Golden Alliance Chamber of Commerce. Don't let her stunning beauty fool you; she is also very shrewd. She might not even host one auction a year," Xu Yingwu explained.

Xiao Yan nodded in agreement. This woman had already raised the atmosphere of the entire auction house before she even spoke, proving she was definitely not just a pretty face.

Xu Yingwu added, "She also has a nickname: 'Never Misses a Bid'."

Xiao Yan smiled as well. He had no doubt about the authenticity of the nickname. After all, such a beauty must have attracted many admirers, and stories of people spending lavishly to win a smile from a beauty are not uncommon.

"Welcome everyone to this auction. I am your host, Xue Ningyi." Xiao Yan had to admit that Xue Ningyi's voice was also extremely beautiful and ethereal, melodious yet crisp.

Xue Ningyi smiled slightly and continued, "This auction is jointly organized by the Golden Alliance Chamber of Commerce and Wanyaoxuan. I am quite surprised by the rarity of the items up for auction. I hope everyone will have a fruitful day and achieve their goals."

"Alright, enough chit-chat. First of all, the items auctioned at the very beginning are definitely what most of our distinguished guests would like the most."

Dozens of jade boxes were placed in the center of the auction stage. Each jade box was no bigger than the palm of your hand, and the aroma emanating from them was so strong that more than half of the people present could smell it.

"These are all masterpieces by renowned doctors listed on the Medicine Ranking, provided by Wan Yao Xuan; each one is a grade four or higher elixir!"

As soon as Xue Ningyi finished speaking, gasps of astonishment rang out. Pills were undoubtedly the most practical items up for auction. Any high-grade pill held a terrifying allure for powerful individuals, especially with the upcoming Beast Gathering; no one knew what might happen, making pills even more precious. Even fourth-grade pills were considered quite valuable, substantial items in other auction houses. But this was merely an appetizer, especially considering there were dozens of them.

"Let's get started!"

"A fourth-grade elixir, who wouldn't want it?"

Impatient voices rose and fell, and Xue Ningyi on the auction stage smiled slightly. The reason why the pills collected by leaving her name on the medicine list were placed at the front was for this effect.

"The first item is a Grade 4 pill, Earth Skin Pill, which can harden the entire body for one hour, ignoring any attack below the Dou Ling level. It is an absolutely top-grade item for improving defense! Starting bid: 200,000 gold coins."

"Two hundred and twenty thousand!"

"Two hundred and fifty thousand gold coins!"

"Three hundred and fifty thousand gold coins!"

A chorus of voices rose and fell, and Xiao Yan couldn't help but shake his head. Alchemy was indeed a highly profitable profession. This fourth-grade pill clearly had flaws, yet its price was still around seven or eight hundred thousand gold coins, while its cost was probably less than one-twentieth of that.

Before long, the price had been raised to 900,000 gold coins.

As the bidding gradually slowed down, Xue Ningyi added with a smile, "As far as I know, many of the Myriad Beasts Guild's secret realms are filled with both danger and opportunity. Improving your defensive capabilities will likely increase your chances of survival in those realms."

"Nine hundred and fifty thousand gold coins, how can we let down Chairman Xue's recommendation?"

Xue Ningyi's addition was quite effective. After a round of bidding, the price of Tu Fu Dan was raised to a high of 1.05 million. Clearly, her charm greatly increased the value of the auction item.

"Alright, congratulations, friend! Next up, a fourth-grade elixir, the Tranquilizing Pill, which has a remarkable effect on temporarily boosting one's mental strength. Starting price: 150,000 gold coins..."

The auction proceeded smoothly, but there was no activity in the dozen or so VIP rooms. Xiao Yan sat down with Su Zhang and Xu Yingwu to evaluate the merits of the various pills.

Xiao Yan grew up alongside Yao Lao, and it's hard to find many authentic alchemists on the entire continent who could grow up more smoothly than him. Su Zhang, on the other hand, has been immersed in alchemy for decades and has unique insights. Time passed quite quickly.

"Alright, Master Su Zhang's Imperial Extreme Pill has been auctioned off to customer number 674 for 6.5 million gold coins."

"What a pity, senior brother. If it were a different kind of pill, the price might have been even higher," Xiao Yan sighed.

Su Zhang waved his hand dismissively. The Imperial Extreme Pill is a very important pill, but its effects are less affected by the alchemist, so the premium is usually not too high. Therefore, even if it was made by Su Zhang, it could only fetch six million.

"The next pill can be said to be one of the most important items in the entire auction. Its formation is extremely perfect, and it eventually became the top item on the medicine list. Moreover, its medicinal effect is extremely gentle, so everyone does not need to worry about absorption. Furthermore, it works directly on the body. It can be said that bidding for it will add an extra layer of protection to this Beast Gathering."

Premature introductions are always a useful tactic for auction hosts, and they always seem to work exceptionally well.

"President Xue, just tell me directly!"

"Who exactly is this person who can overpower Master Su Zhang?"

"Could it be a seventh-grade elixir?"

Xue Ningyi smiled gently, opened the last pill box, and introduced it: "The top-grade sixth-rank pill, the Qi Sea Rejuvenation Pill! It can continuously replenish lost battle qi for a day, with gentle effects. A masterpiece! Starting bid: three million gold coins!"