Jia Liebi stared at Obapa and coldly said, "Obapa, if you want war, just say so!"
Obapa smiled insincerely, "What's the use of being fierce with me? It's not like I crippled your son! Who crippled your son? Go find them!"
Within Wutan City, the three major families were constantly engaged in open and covert struggles.
Obapa, however, greatly hoped to see the Jia Lie family and the Xiao family clash, so that his Obapa family could reap the benefits!
Therefore, he deliberately sowed discord between the two families.
In fact, when Xiao Lei crippled Jia Lie'ao, Jia Liebi had also gone to the Xiao family to cause trouble, trying to force the Xiao family to hand over Xiao Lei.
Xiao Zhan naturally could not agree to this.
And with Xiao Lei displaying the strength of a Seven-Star Dou Zhe, the three elders of the Xiao family, for once, formed a united front with Xiao Zhan, firmly protecting Xiao Lei.
With the Xiao family united and their attitude resolute, handing over Xiao Lei was absolutely impossible!
Even with Jialiebi's threat of war, Xiao Zhan and the three elders declared their willingness to fight to the end!
Faced with the unyielding and uncompromising Xiao family, Jialiebi ultimately had no choice but to swallow his anger for the time being.
He felt his chances of winning against the Xiao family were slim.
Even if they were to win, they would suffer heavy losses, and Wutan City would likely fall under the control of the Oba family.
After careful consideration, Jialiebi chose to endure, while secretly plotting to use business tactics to cripple the Xiao family.
But now, with Obapa publicly pointing out Jialie's crippling, Jialiebi was in a difficult position.
"Obapa, don't you just want to watch the Jialie family and our Xiao family fight to the death so your Oba family can reap the benefits?"
At this moment, Xiao Zhan suddenly spoke coldly, "If you piss me off, my Xiao family will join forces with the Jialie family and wipe out your Oba family first!"
"Even if the Xiao family and the Jialie family fight to the death, it will be after we wipe out your Oba family!"
Whoosh!
Hearing Xiao Zhan's words, the auction hall was immediately in an uproar.
If things really developed as Xiao Zhan said, the entire Wutan City would probably be in complete chaos!
The three major families were the overlords of the entire Wutan City. Once the war started, everyone in Wutan City would never have a peaceful day again!
Upon hearing this, Jialiebi's eyes shifted uncertainly, and it was unclear what he was thinking.
"Galebi, you wouldn't actually want to join forces with the Xiao family, would you? Even if we were to join forces, it should be between our two families. After all, the Xiao family and you have a deep-seated hatred!"
Obaba's expression changed slightly, and he hurriedly said to Galebi.
"This is the Mittel Auction House. Three clan leaders, would you be so kind as to give Ya Fei some face and put an end to this dispute? You can settle things privately after the auction."
Ya Fei, on the auction stage, seeing that the situation seemed to be getting out of control, parted her red lips slightly and said in a charming voice.
"Ahem, I misspoke just now. Let's continue the auction," Obaba coughed and then said, "I bid 23,000!"
"25,000!" Galebi's expression returned to calm, and he shouted expressionlessly.
Obaba hesitated slightly and did not continue to raise the price.
Xiao Zhan, on the other hand, was not polite and said in a deep voice, "30,000!"
"35,000!" Galebi raised the price again.
"40,000!"
Xiao Zhan said firmly.
"It seems Clan Chief Xiao is determined to get this Foundation Establishment Elixir," Jialiebi said, glancing at Xiao Zhan.
Xiao Zhan slightly raised his eyelids and said calmly, "If you want it, bid and snatch it. I will not participate further."
Jialiebi's face twitched, seemingly considering the truth of Xiao Zhan's words.
After a moment, he shook his head. His goal this time was the final item, not this Foundation Establishment Elixir. Wasting money recklessly now would undoubtedly be an unwise decision.
Obapa, standing to the side, blinked but showed no intention of raising the bid.
Although the Foundation Establishment Elixir was attractive, his goal was also the last item up for auction.
"Clan Chief Xiao Zhan has bid 40,000 gold coins. Is there anyone else bidding?"
Looking at the calm auction hall, Ya Fei asked with a smile.
"Since no one is bidding, then this Foundation Establishment Elixir belongs to Clan Chief Xiao Zhan!"
Seeing no one respond, Ya Fei also knew when to stop. She lightly tapped her small gavel on the table, confirming the ownership of the Foundation Establishment Elixir.
"Hehe, now, here comes the grand prize of this auction!"
Putting away the jade bottle, Ya Fei waved her hand, and the lights on the platform dimmed.
She bent slightly and took out a silver tray from the center of the platform. On the tray lay an ancient, azure scroll.
The scroll gleamed slightly with a bluish light, appearing quite mysterious against the silver tray.
"Advanced Profound Rank Technique: Wind Sweep Technique!"
The moment the words "Advanced Profound-Rank Cultivation Technique" were uttered, the auction hall fell into a deathly silence!
Compared to Foundation Establishment Elixir, the sensation caused by the Battle Qi Cultivation Technique was undoubtedly far more awe-inspiring.
Compared to pills, cultivation techniques were undoubtedly far more precious!
After all, without a cultivation technique, even if one ate pills like beans, it would be difficult to become a true powerhouse.
After the initial shock, people in the hall gradually came to their senses, their burning gazes fixed on the cyan scroll on the stage.
Even the alluring Ya Fei seemed to have been forgotten at this moment.
It seemed that the patriarchs of the three major families had all come for this Advanced Profound-Rank Cultivation Technique.
Xiao Lei thought to himself, looking at the burning gazes of Xiao Zhan, Jia Liebi, and Aubapa.
In the entire auction hall, only Xiao Lei and Xiao Xun'er could remain calm.
Xiao Lei already possessed the Advanced Earth-Rank Cultivation Technique, Thunder Technique, and Xun'er, from an ancient clan, was certainly not lacking in advanced cultivation techniques.
Seeing the excited expressions on the faces of everyone in the auction hall, including the heads of the three major families, Ya Fei couldn't help but smile slightly.
However, upon seeing Xiao Lei and Xun'er's calm and composed demeanor, she was slightly surprised.
They weren't even interested in a high-level Xuan-rank technique? Did they possess an even higher-level technique?
Ya Fei chuckled and shook her head, dismissing such unrealistic thoughts. She then cheerfully introduced the Wind Sweep Technique to everyone, assuring them of its clean origin and that it wouldn't cause trouble for the buyers.
"Miss Ya Fei, hurry up and announce the price!"
someone in the auction hall shouted impatiently.
Maintaining her charming smile, Ya Fei smiled and said, "Wind Sweep Technique, starting price: 200,000 gold coins!"
This astronomical price immediately quieted the hall.
Clearly, many people simply couldn't afford it. Even
Xiao Zhan and his two companions in the front row trembled at the exorbitant price.
However, even if it hurt, they wouldn't give up easily.
The silence didn't last long. A balding middle-aged man tremblingly bid, "Two hundred and one thousand!"
With the first bidder, came the second, the third…
Soon, bids echoed through the auction hall.
Galebi, Obapa, and Xiao Zhan also joined the bidding.
"Three hundred and seventy thousand!"
"Three hundred and eighty thousand!"
"Four hundred and thirty thousand!"
When the price reached four hundred and thirty thousand, Obapa had to stop bidding. Four hundred and thirty thousand was enough to plunge the Obapa family into an economic crisis.
"Four hundred and fifty thousand!"
Seeing Obapa back down, Galebi hadn't even had time to rejoice before Xiao Zhan raised the price again. Galebi
glared coldly at Xiao Zhan, a surge of anger rising within him. He gritted his teeth and said, "Four hundred and sixty thousand!"
"Five hundred thousand!"
Xiao Zhan's expression was indifferent as he announced a price that caused a stir among the crowd.
On the high platform, Ya Fei watched the two fiercely competing, her beautiful smile becoming even more alluring.
"Five hundred and fifty thousand!"
His eyes slightly red, after a moment of silence, Jia Liebi shouted coldly, making a desperate gamble.
"You win."
To everyone's surprise, Xiao Zhan smiled slightly, teasing Jia Liebi.
Jia Liebi's face showed some astonishment, but after a moment he reacted, coldly saying, "Xiao Zhan, you're ruthless, remember this!"
He glared resentfully at Xiao Zhan, then looked up at Ya Fei, his face dark, trying to suppress his anger, and said, "Miss Ya Fei, shouldn't we say it's over?"
Ya Fei smiled calmly, a hint of mockery and amusement in her lowered eyes, raising her small hammer, ready to strike.
"Six hundred thousand!"
Suddenly, another bid rang out in the auction hall.