BTTH: Starting With Auctioning Green Lotus Core Flame

Han Feng sneered inwardly. Just a mere junior, yet daring to compete with him for the Deep-Sea Blue Heart? He still had a long way to go.

As the Medicine Emperor of the Black-Corner Region, his status was second only to Dou Ancestor powerhouses. He even had friends among the Dou Ancestor ranks, and his financial resources far surpassed what Xiao Yan could muster.

"Kid, show all your tricks now, or you won't have another chance."

Han Feng shrugged and raised the bid again, "Ten million gold coins!"

This price was exorbitant. Even the Mittel Auction House would take years to accumulate ten million gold coins. However, for the powerhouses from the Black-Corner Region, it was just a regular affair.

Xiao Yan anxiously asked, "Teacher, what should we do?"

"Alas, we can't compete with Han Feng. I have a few seventh-tier pills, but revealing them could put you in great danger," Yao Chen sighed. He knew very well that if they took out the seventh-tier pills, they would become the target of everyone present. Even Dou Ancestor powerhouses would covet such pills, each worth millions.

Xiao Yan's resolve was firm. He could not let the Deep Sea Blue Heart fall into Han Feng's hands; it would make avenging his master even harder in the future.

Yao Chen was moved by Xiao Yan's determination. If that was the case, they would fight for it! If he could restore his soul power, he would have enough strength to deal with any threats.

"Add three more seventh-tier pills!"

"What?!" Han Feng couldn't help but stand up, "You have seventh-tier pills? How is that possible!"

Not only Han Feng but also the other alchemists in the room looked over with grave expressions. Seventh-tier pills could only be refined by seventh-tier alchemists and were extremely expensive. The ingredients alone were extremely difficult to obtain.

A tier-6 alchemist could be on friendly terms with Dou Ancestor powerhouses, but a seventh-tier alchemist could form blood alliances with them!

Niu Meng calculated the value and concluded that the three seventh-tier pills were worth thirteen million gold coins. The high price was due to the presence of advanced magic cores in two of the pills, which could enhance combat strength.

Xiao Yan's total bid now amounted to an astounding eighteen million gold coins.

Han Feng's face twitched, "Kid, how can you have seventh-tier pills? Who is your teacher?"

"I told you already, that's none of your business, Medicine Emperor."

Han Feng pondered deeply, unsure if he should continue bidding for the Deep Sea Blue Heart.

After a moment of contemplation, Han Feng asked, "Miss Ling Long, are there more items up for auction?"

Ling Long replied, "There is one last item."

Knowing there was one more item, Han Feng considered his remaining gold coins and the group of Dou Emperor powerhouses eyeing the final item.

"Alright, kid, you win this time." Han Feng coldly snorted. The Deep-Sea Blue Heart this time was only palm-sized. He estimated its worth at around ten million gold coins. Therefore, spending twenty million gold coins to get it wasn't worth it.

Seeing Han Feng back down, Xiao Yan finally relaxed, collapsing into his chair as if sapped of all his strength.

If it weren't for Heaven Ascending Pavilion's protection, he might have been torn apart by Han Feng already.

Linglong struck the auction hammer, officially declaring the Deep-Sea Blue Heart go to Xiao Yan.

The final item for auction was special, so there would be a half-hour break before continuing.

Meanwhile, Niu Meng and Linglong kept a close watch on their surroundings. If any of the Dou Emperor powerhouses tried to steal the item, they would have to deal with it accordingly.

Killing a Dou Emperor powerhouse had no special significance or consequence for them.

On the third floor, Bing Shuang had a cold smile on her face. She currently had no intention of revealing herself to others. There was no need to expose the full strength of Heaven Ascending Pavilion so soon.

Waiting was a torment, but Li Xiao, who had a knack for business, thoughtfully arranged for his subordinates to bring out ice-cold watermelons to refresh the guests.

Outside, a watermelon might only cost a few copper coins, but here, they sold for dozens of gold coins.

The powerhouses didn't mind. They had already spent hundreds of thousands of gold coins; what were a few dozen more? Moreover, the watermelons grown by Heaven Ascending Pavilion contained a unique energy that transformed into Dou Qi when consumed, invigorating their entire bodies.

It was well worth the price!

Time flew by, and the half-hour passed quickly.

Li Xiao, lying on his side on the third floor, slowly stood up and took out a red demon mask from his robes. The mask was lifelike, exuding fierce and terrifying aura.

He then put the mask on his face. This mask not only concealed his aura but also prevented others from probing his cultivation, even if a Dou God came, they wouldn't be able to discern his level.

The lights in the hall on the first floor suddenly dimmed. Under the puzzled gazes of the crowd, a beam of white light reflected onto the crystal platform, and Li Xiao, wearing his mask, appeared abruptly in front of everyone.

"Who is this?"

"Never seen him before. Is he a new auctioneer at Heaven Ascending Pavilion?"

Speculations and questions filled the room as everyone tried to guess Li Xiao's identity. Some even thought he might be some small guy that was taken care by Heaven Ascending Pavilion.

Li Xiao waved his robe and cupped his hands towards the crowd, "Everyone, please remain calm. I am the Pavilion Master of Heaven Ascending Pavilion, Li Xiao. It is my pleasure to host this auction for you."

"What!"

The crowd was stunned. They had never seen the Pavilion Master of Heaven Ascending Pavilion before, and many were skeptical of his identity. Some even thought Heaven Ascending Pavilion hailed from the Central Plains.

Several spiritual powers converged, all trying to probe Li Xiao's background and strength. However, without exception, they were all suffering backlash as their spiritual sense rebounded by invincible power, resulting in internal injuries and spitting blood.

"How is this possible... how strong is he..."

Yuan Yi, the leader of the Eight Gates, widened his eyes. He had suffered a backlash, leaving his Dou Qi in chaos, feeling as if he might explode at the moment.

"So terrifying. I've never met such a powerful person. Could his strength be above Dou Ancestor?"

The Medicine Emperor Han Feng squinted. He too couldn't sense Li Xiao's aura but was instead shaken by the power emanating from him. If he hadn't reacted in time, he might have ended up like the others and even risking his life.