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Xiao Qi's cheeks flushed slightly as Xue Tianhan stared at her. She quickly replied, "I heard it's an elixir that can boost a cultivator's spiritual power and stabilize their realm. Although it's a substandard product, it's still a rare treasure for us. The auction will be in three days, so time is running out."

As she spoke, she unconsciously moved closer to Xue Tianhan.

Madam Green Snake also added: "Luoyang County is quite far from our Jingzhou City. We must set off as soon as possible, and we must also prepare enough funds for the auction."

Xue Tianhan pondered for a moment before making a decision. "Avatars No. 2 and No. 3, you will accompany me to Luoyang County. Back at the military camp, continue to intensify training and not slack off. The craftsmen should also expedite the improvement of the Gatling gun to ensure it is foolproof."

Everyone took the order and left, while Xue Tianhan and Xiao Qi stayed where they were.

Xue Tianhan raised his hand and gently helped Xiao Qi tidy up her messy hair. He whispered, "You must be careful when you go to Luoyang County this time."

Xiao Qi raised his head, looked at Xue Tianhan, and nodded firmly: "I will. As long as I am with you, I am not afraid of anything."

Afterwards, they began to prepare for their trip to Luoyang County, gathering a large amount of spirit stones and precious cultivation resources as capital for the auction.

At the same time, Xue Tianhan also secretly contacted a certain force in Luoyang County, hoping to get their help at a critical moment.

Two days later, Xue Tianhan, along with clones No. 2 and No. 3, Xiao Qi, Lady Green Snake, Hu Meiniang, Xiao Huang and Xiao Hei, disguised themselves and set off for Luoyang County.

Along the way, Xue Tianhan always subconsciously protected Xiao Qi, and Xiao Qi also followed Xue Tianhan closely, while the others vigilantly kept an eye on their surroundings.

When they arrived in Luoyang County, they found that the city was already bustling with activity.

The news of the auction attracted many monks and people from the martial arts world, and all the inns in the city were booked out.

Xue Tianhan and others finally found a place to stay and began to inquire about the details of the auction.

At the same time, in another hidden stronghold in Luoyang County, Tiema Binghe Rumenglai was discussing with Daotang Sanguo and others.

"Xue Tianhan must have come for this elixir. We can't let him succeed. Although we can't take action in the auction house, there is no such rule outside." Tie Ma Binghe came into the dream with a gloomy look and calculation in his eyes.

Troublemaker Three Kingdoms grinned, revealing a mouthful of yellow teeth. "What are you afraid of? It's just a matter of money. I've never been afraid of anyone before. Besides, even if they really do buy it, as soon as they leave the auction house, we'll find a way to rob the elixir. By then, we'll have those people in Jingzhou City under our thumb!"

Xue Tianhan and others naturally didn't know about their plan and were still actively preparing for the auction.

He learned that Feng Yi, Zhang Lu and others had also arrived in Luoyang County and were also determined to obtain the elixir.

Xue Tianhan and Xiao Qi looked at each other and saw the determination in each other's eyes.

A fierce bidding war is about to begin, and this may also be an early contest with the enemy before the war. The fate of Jingzhou City seems to have quietly laid a new foreshadowing in this auction of the elixir.

Xue Tianhan and his group not only have to confront Feng Yi, Zhang Lu and others at the auction house, but also have to be wary of the conspiracy behind the scenes.

On the day of the auction, there was a lot of noise in front of the Luoyang County Auction House. Xue Tianhan and others arrived early and found a seat.

The atmosphere in the venue was tense and heated, with everyone's eyes constantly scanning the stage, anticipating the appearance of various treasures.

Feng Yi, Zhang Lu and others have also arrived. They are sitting not far away, their eyes revealing a ruthless determination to win.

The first things to appear were precious magic weapons and rare cultivation resources. During the auction, various forces came and went, and the competition was very fierce.

At this moment, Xiao Huang, who had been curiously gazing at the surrounding auction items, suddenly widened his eyes and jumped up excitedly. He pointed at an ancient magic weapon that had just been displayed on the stage and screamed, "Master, Master! Look at that! I feel it calling me. This must be a treasure. We must take a picture of it!"

Xue Tianhan looked in the direction Xiao Huang pointed, and saw a seemingly ordinary small bronze tripod placed on the table. The tripod was engraved with mysterious runes, faintly exuding an ancient atmosphere.

Although Xue Tianhan couldn't see the extraordinary features of this small tripod at the moment, he believed in Xiao Huang's intuition. After all, Xiao Huang had a unique ability to perceive treasures.

Upon seeing this, the auctioneer immediately introduced the item, saying, "This ancient bronze tripod has a mysterious origin and is said to be a relic from ancient times. While its specific purpose is unknown, it possesses a powerful energy. The starting price is 300,000 Spirit Stones!"

Xue Tianhan decisively bid: "Three hundred and fifty thousand!"

This action attracted everyone's attention. Troublemaker Three Kingdoms sneered: "It's just such a broken thing, and you guys are trying to grab it. You are really ignorant."

But his words did not affect the determination of Xue Tianhan and others.

As the auction continued, the price continued to rise. Xue Tianhan secretly estimated the value of the ancient tripod and his own bottom line.

When the price exceeded 800,000 spirit stones, he hesitated for a moment, but seeing Xiao Huang's eager eyes, he decided to continue bidding.

In the end, Xue Tianhan successfully bought the ancient bronze tripod at a price of one million spirit stones. This price was within his expectations, and he believed that this ancient tripod would be of great use in the future.

The following lots were still more precious than the last. After the bidding for other important items was over, the finale of the day finally arrived - the inferior elixir of Yaowang Valley.

Following the sound of a passionate gong, the auctioneer walked onto the stage, holding the jade box containing the elixir in his hand. He announced loudly, "Today, the finale lot—the Medicine King Valley's inferior elixir—is now officially underway! The starting price is one million spirit stones!"

Xue Tianhan frowned slightly, thinking in his heart that although he had a lot of spirit stones, the war was imminent and there were many things to spend money on, so he had to be cautious. It would be best if he could get the elixir with the least expense.

Xiao Qi held Xue Tianhan's hand tightly, his palms slightly sweaty, and whispered, "Tianhan, we must take this photo."

Xue Tianhan patted her hand gently to comfort her.

"One million and one hundred thousand spirit stones!" Feng Yi was the first to bid, with a hint of provocation in his voice.

Xue Tianhan did not respond immediately, he was waiting for the opportunity.

"One million, three hundred thousand!" Clone No. 3 was not willing to be outdone and immediately raised the price.

The price soared all the way and soon broke through five million spirit stones.

The troublemaker Three Kingdoms could no longer sit still and shouted at the top of his voice: "Eight million! Let's see how you can keep following us!" He had a smug smile on his face, as if he was sure of victory.

At this time, Xue Tianhan received news from the Luoyang County forces that he had contacted secretly before, and the other party stated that they were ready.

Xue Tianhan had a clue in his mind, but he remained calm.

When the price reached nine million spirit stones, Xue Tianhan spoke calmly, "Nine and a half million!" His voice was steady and full of confidence.

Everyone looked towards Xue Tianhan.

Tie Ma Bing He Ru Meng Lai's face was gloomy. He whispered to the troublemakers of the Three Kingdoms, "We can't let them succeed like this. Keep raising the price!"

"Ten million!" Troublemaker Sanguo gritted his teeth and shouted, then looked at Xue Tianhan provocatively.

Xue Tianhan quickly assessed the situation and suddenly spoke loudly, "Everyone, although the elixir is good, as far as I know, it is a defective product and its efficacy is likely greatly reduced. You should think twice before bidding at such a high price."

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar in the venue. Everyone whispered to each other, looking hesitant.

Upon hearing this, Troublemaker Three Kingdoms became anxious: "Don't spread rumors here to confuse the public. The auction house has its own appraisal of the quality of this elixir. How can you slander it casually!"

Xue Tianhan smiled slightly and responded calmly, "How could I say anything without any reason? If you don't believe me, you can ask the auction house to do another detailed appraisal. It won't take much time and will allow you to bid with confidence."

The auctioneer looked embarrassed when he heard this. After all, re-evaluation would disrupt the rhythm of the auction, but it was not easy to refuse directly.

At this moment, Feng Yi snorted coldly: "Stop playing tricks here, you are just trying to delay time and see how much you can offer. If you have the guts, keep raising the price!"

Xue Tianhan sneered in his heart. He had already planned his next move. The outcome of this auction was still unknown. He wanted to let his opponent know that it would not be easy to get the elixir easily.

Just as the auctioneer was hesitating, Xue Tianhan slowly took out a jade slip from his pocket and said aloud:

"Please read this, everyone. This is a secret record of ancient alchemy that I stumbled upon a few days ago. It contains a record of the elixirs from Medicine King Valley. According to this record, if a sub-grade elixir has a flaw in its veins, its efficacy will be reduced by over 70%."

As he spoke, he handed the jade slip to the attendant beside him, indicating that he should present it to the auctioneer for inspection.

The auctioneer took the jade slip, his expression changing slightly as he quickly scanned its contents. Seeing this, the audience below became increasingly noisy, and many of those who had originally intended to bid began to waver, their gazes shifting between Xue Tianhan, Feng Yi, and the others.

Feng Yi's expression darkened. She glared at Xue Tianhan fiercely, knowing that Xue Tianhan was deliberately trying to disrupt the situation. But she also knew that if she retreated now, she would not only lose face but also risk missing out on the elixir, putting her at a disadvantage in future confrontations with Xue Tianhan.

"Eleven million spirit stones!" Feng Yi gritted his teeth and raised the price, with a hint of reluctance and anger in his voice.

The price continued to soar. When Feng Yi shouted "Fifteen million spirit stones!", Xue Tianhan knew the time had come. He secretly signaled to the forces in Luoyang County.

"Fifteen million and a half!" The Luoyang County forces made a decisive bid, and this move caught Feng Yi and others off guard.

Feng Yi, Tiema Binghe Rumenglai and others were stunned when they heard the offer. They were originally preparing to continue raising the price, but after seeing that the bidder was not Xue Tianhan, they quickly exchanged glances.

Feng Yi frowned slightly, thinking secretly in his heart that if Xue Tianhan bought the elixir, given their previous grudge, he would definitely get it back at all costs.

But now that the bidder is an unfamiliar force, there is no need to do so, after all, they don’t have much money.

Tie Ma Bing He Ru Meng Lai also understood the pros and cons of this. He shook his head slightly and said softly to Feng Yi, "Don't bid yet. It's fine as long as it's not Xue Tian Han who takes it."

Feng gritted his teeth, and although he was unwilling, he could only nod helplessly.