Three days passed in the blink of an eye!

When Yun Xiao came again to the outer area of the Spirit Fighting Commerce's main hall on the third day, he found that the crowd had diminished significantly. After presenting a token to enter the grand hall, the difference from three days earlier was striking.

Since today was the day of the auction, many of the transaction booths on the first floor had been removed, leaving the space feeling empty and desolate, a stark contrast to its usual bustling atmosphere.

Led by a charming maid, Yun Xiao directly arrived at the second floor, where this auction was being held. Being just an ordinary young man in simple clothes, naturally, no one paid him much attention.

At this moment, Chi Yan was certainly not going to enter the auction hall with Yun Xiao. Considering the auction might attract too many people, Yun Xiao hadn't strapped the Dragon Taming Sword on his back, which would avoid drawing attention.

However, just as Yun Xiao sat down somewhere in the second-floor hall, he noticed a certain gaze cast upon him. Turning his head, he saw the Xiao family's second genius, Xiao Qiming, nodding slightly at him.

Yun Xiao had always regarded this renowned genius of the Xiao family with a bit of caution. Still, at this moment, he returned the nod, even though he didn't have the slightest idea why he was being greeted.

Clang!

When the second-floor hall was filled with guests, a melodious chime rang out. In the next instant, everyone's eyes lit up as a stunningly attractive woman appeared on the auction platform in the center.

This woman seemed to be in her thirties, the most mature phase in a woman's life. Coupled with her graceful figure, she attracted the attention of everyone present as soon as she appeared.

"I am Mei Qian, honored to be the auctioneer of today's auction, and I welcome all distinguished guests for coming!"

On the auction platform, Mei Qian lived up to her name; her enchanting eyes seemed to speak volumes, and her soft voice was almost languid, yet when heard by the crowd, it held endless allure.

"Hehe, who would have thought that Elder Mei Qian herself is hosting this auction? It seems there indeed are quite a few good things today!"

Beside Yun Xiao sat a short and stout man who, despite his age, somewhat resembled the transformed meatball Ling Wan. His light laughter let Yun Xiao know the true identity of Mei Qian.

"Young brother, don't hold back. Elder Mei Qian is Thunder City's number one goddess. Everyone wants a taste, and showing it is no shame!"

As Yun Xiao calmly nodded, the stout man beside him suddenly turned and spoke. Even Yun Xiao's thick-skinned defense couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed.

Yun Xiao had to admit that Elder Mei Qian did possess some charm that could spark some fantasies in a normal man, but having lived through two lifetimes, he'd seen countless beauties, and Mei Qian wasn't enough to stir too many thoughts.

Yet the expression of understanding from the stout man next to him put Yun Xiao in a dilemma where explaining or ignoring everything seemed equally awkward. So he chose to maintain his composure, still indifferent.

"Tch, what are you putting on?"

Seeing this, the stout man pouted, causing Yun Xiao to almost spit old blood in response. What was he pretending about? Had this stout man never seen women, thinking everyone was eager for one?

Not to mention the past life of being the Long Xiao Battle God, even in this life, Yun Xiao's few female friends such as Mo Qing and Xu Hongzhuang were no less comparable to Mei Qian on the stage, not to mention the captivating beauty of Shen Xingmou.

"What a country bumpkin who's never seen women!"

Even Yun Xiao, with his calm nature, couldn't help but resentfully mutter this in his heart, only to notice the apparent drool at the corner of the stout man's mouth, leaving him further exasperated.

"Now, please welcome today's first auction item!"

Mei Qian on the auction platform seemed quite accustomed to such expressions from men, showing no dissatisfaction, rather she seemed to enjoy it. Moments later, she raised her voice, and a maid not far away brought a tray covered with a red cloth onto the stage.

Most who came to the auction were reputable figures. Although they coveted Mei Qian's beauty, they could restrain themselves. Now, seeing the first auction item brought forth, most of their gazes shifted from Mei Qian to the tray covered by the red cloth.

These individuals were experienced, knowing that the first auction item at each event typically wasn't of low quality, possibly even second to the grand finale item in value. The quality of the first item often set the tone for the entire auction and was not to be underestimated.

Swish!

Mei Qian did not keep them in suspense for too long; they saw her elegant hand gently pinching a corner of the red cloth, and with a flick, she unveiled a silver scroll underneath.

"The first auction item, Earth Rank Advanced Meridian Techniques: Lightning Attraction!"

As Mei Qian described the scroll, the eyes of some cultivators practicing Thunder Attribute Techniques instantly brightened, even the Twin Thunder Sons from Sky Thunder Valley, the Kong brothers, had a glimmer of excitement in their eyes.

The geniuses from Sky Thunder Valley naturally mostly practiced Thunder Attribute Techniques. However, even among such first-class forces, techniques of the Heavenly Rank were rare. Like the Twin Thunder Sons, the techniques they practiced had only reached the Earth Rank Advanced level.

The fact is that techniques can be replaced, but what the Twin Thunder Sons from Sky Thunder Valley lack is not techniques, but some powerful attack means, such as this Earth Rank Advanced Meridian Technique, Judgement Thunder Introduction.

Although generally, an Earth Rank Advanced Meridian Technique can only be practiced to great success by those who have reached the Earth Bending Realm, geniuses like the Twin Thunder Sons from Sky Thunder Valley can practice high-rank meridian techniques across realms without much harm to themselves.

An Earth Rank Advanced Meridian Technique is not commonly seen on the Dragon Continent. Some medium and small-sized forces or families may not even have one Earth Rank Advanced Meridian Technique, and having one would be akin to a Sect Treasure.

"Earth Rank Advanced Meridian Technique, Judgement Thunder Introduction, starting bid is one million gold coins, each increase cannot be less than one hundred thousand gold coins!"

On the auction stage, after Mei Qian allowed the crowd to digest some information about this Meridian Technique, she rang the small hammer in her hand, officially starting the auction of the first auction item.

In an auction like this, gold coins are naturally the main currency of transaction. However, one million gold coins is actually just the price of an Earth Rank Middle-Level Meridian Technique. What the final selling price will be is unpredictable.

The reserve price of an auction item, perhaps, is just a minimum standard. At least Mei Qian believes that the final selling price of this Earth Rank Advanced Judgement Thunder Introduction will not be less than three million. If two cultivators practicing Thunder Attribute Techniques compete, the final selling price might even double.

"One million one hundred thousand!"

"One million three hundred thousand!"

"One million five hundred thousand!"

"One million eight hundred thousand!"

"..."

In just a dozen breaths of time, the price of this Earth Rank Advanced Meridian Technique, Judgement Thunder Introduction, soared to nearly two million gold coins, with the bidding voice resounding continuously, showing no signs of stopping.

However, Yun Xiao didn't voice a bid at this moment. In his previous life as the Long Xiao Battle God, he knew countless Meridian Techniques, limited only by his power, which he couldn't practice or demonstrate.

If it were a Thunder Attribute Heavenly Material or Earthly Treasure, Yun Xiao might have been more interested since his Thunder Attribute Ancestral Veins on his back were not yet at their limit, needing more Thunder Attributes to enhance, and that would bolster his Flying Power.

To Yun Xiao, these Earth-rank level or even Heavenly-rank level Meridian Techniques seemed trivial. In this regard, he was more carefree than those geniuses from various first-class forces.

It's worth mentioning that in this first round of bidding, the Twin Thunder Sons from Sky Thunder Valley didn't voice a bid, yet everyone knew that these two were surely practicing Thunder Attribute Techniques, and this Earth Rank Advanced Meridian Technique, Judgement Thunder Introduction, absolutely held strong appeal for them.

"Two million five hundred thousand!"

Amidst the ebb and flow of bidding voices, a sudden voice stood out, directly increasing by several hundred thousand gold coins. This overbearing voice drew everyone's attention to the source of the sound, changing their expressions slightly.

"Haha, Brother Kong, if you're not interested in this Judgement Thunder Introduction, I would like to take it back for some research!"

The speaker was Xiao Family's second son, the prodigy Xiao Qiming. He ignored the onlookers' gazes and instead looked at the Kong brothers from Sky Thunder Valley, his words laden with implied meaning.

"Brother Xiao is joking. Our Sky Thunder Valley has been practicing Thunder Attribute Techniques for generations. How could we not be interested in this Judgement Thunder Introduction?"

In fact, the Kong family's second brother, Kong Sihai, had a fiery temperament and was a bit annoyed by Xiao Ming's slick way of speaking. If not for Xiao's notable background, he wouldn't have bothered with this surface courtesy, so he spoke gruffly in response.

"Second brother, it's just an auction, let's have healthy competition and not hurt the harmony, three million!"

Kong Family's elder brother, Kong Qianshan, initially tried to calm his brother, but when he uttered the last three words, his gaze shifted to where Xiao Qiming was, the implication clear.

For some reason, after the Kong brothers and Xiao Qiming voiced their bids, no one else made an offer. Perhaps three million gold coins exceeded their limits, or maybe they didn't want to offend these talented individuals with such backgrounds.

At this moment, everyone's eyes turned to Xiao Qiming as they knew his identity well. If he really wanted the Judgement Thunder Introduction, probably even the Kong brothers couldn't truly make him give up on it.