Upon hearing that voice, Jia Liebi's expression froze instantly.
Ya Fei's small hammer also hovered in mid-air.
Xiao Zhan, Obaba, and even everyone in the auction hall turned their gazes towards the direction from which the voice came.
There sat Xiao Lei.
Xiao Lei possessed tens of millions of gold coins, and spending a few hundred thousand to buy a high-level Xuan-rank cultivation technique didn't bother him at all.
Over the past ten years, Xiao Zhan and most of the Xiao family had treated him well, so he considered it a way of repaying the family while also weakening the enemy's strength.
In any case, Xiao Lei didn't care about this small amount of money; with his growth rate, it wouldn't be long before he didn't need gold coins anymore.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Xiao Lei remained as steady as a mountain, shrugging and saying, "What? Can't I bid?"
Jia Liebi's eyes were bloodshot as he glared fiercely at Xiao Lei, looking like he wanted to devour him.
"Six hundred thousand gold coins! Can a mere brat like you afford that? Bidding recklessly and disrupting the auction order—are you provoking the Mittel family?"
Because Xiao Lei had crippled Jia Liebi, he wanted nothing more than to tear Xiao Lei to pieces!
Now, seeing that he was about to successfully bid for the high-level Xuan-rank cultivation technique, Xiao Lei's interference made Jia Liebi almost unable to resist the urge to attack!
However, reason told Jia Liebi that this was not the place to act.
Jia Liebi deliberately flattered Xiao Lei, trying to place Xiao Lei and the Xiao family in opposition to the Mittel family.
If he could truly provoke the Mittel family to attack the Xiao family, then the Xiao family would be utterly annihilated!
That would also vent his hatred!
No one present was a fool. In an instant, they understood Jia Liebi's intentions. Their eyes flickered with unreadable emotions, and they exclaimed inwardly, "Good heavens!"
In the back corner, Xiao Yan, shrouded in a black robe, heard Jia Liebi's words and a cold glint flashed in his eyes. This Jia Liebi truly deserved to die!
Xun'er raised her exquisite face and glanced at Jia Liebi. Suddenly, a tiny golden flame flickered in her beautiful, autumn-water-like eyes...
Xiao Zhan, of course, also understood Jia Liebi's intentions immediately and loudly retorted,
"Who said Xiao Lei was bidding recklessly? He is representing my Xiao family! Six hundred thousand gold coins, my Xiao family can certainly afford it!"
Seeing Xiao Zhan stand up for him immediately, Xiao Lei was very grateful.
Whether as an elder or as the head of the Xiao family, Xiao Zhan was extremely competent!
The Xiao family could indeed barely come up with six hundred thousand gold coins, but after doing so, it would likely be a major financial blow.
On the auction stage, Ya Fei's eyes flickered with a hint of mockery. "Galebi wants the Lamiter family to suffer? He must be out of his mind!"
she thought. She pursed her lips, intending to continue Xiao Zhan's line of dialogue.
"Chief Galebi, you've got quite the airs. Anyone who didn't know better would think you were the head of the Lamiter family," Xiao Lei said mockingly, looking up at Galebi.
"Trying to use the Lamiter family? Do you think everyone's as brainless as you?"
"Boy, you're asking for death!" Hearing Xiao Lei's words, Galebi was instantly enraged. He abruptly stood up, his fighting spirit surging, his eyes flashing with murderous intent.
Xiao Zhan also stood up, retorting sharply, "Want to fight? I'm ready to fight to the end!"
This time, Obaba didn't speak rashly, sitting quietly to the side, looking on with anticipation.
"Two clan leaders, if you want to fight, please leave. The auction isn't over yet!"
On the auction stage, Ya Fei, seeing the two seemingly about to fight, spoke with a rare chill in her charming voice.
"Hmph! I'd like to see if your Xiao family can still operate after handing over 600,000 gold coins!" Jia Liebi sneered, then reluctantly withdrew his aura and sat down.
Xiao Zhan sneered, "So you're actually considering the Xiao family's interests now? What? You think you're the Xiao family leader again?"
"You!" Jia Liebi snapped angrily, then simply closed his eyes, out of sight, out of mind.
Seeing this, Xiao Zhan also sat down again, a hint of worry in his eyes.
Jia Liebi's words, though harsh, were the truth.
Seeing Xiao Zhan's quick application of his skills, Xiao Lei couldn't help but smile. He then looked at Ya Fei on the platform. "Miss Ya Fei, it seems no one is bidding anymore. Can we announce the results now?"
Ya Fei gave Xiao Lei a deep look, then gently brought down her small hammer. "The Wind Sweep Technique has been successfully purchased by Young Master Xiao Lei!"
Xiao Zhan stood up at this moment, somewhat apologetically saying, "Miss Ya Fei, could you please give the Xiao family some time? We will definitely present the 600,000 gold coins today."
"Clan leader, there's no need for that. I have enough gold coins here," Xiao Lei smiled upon seeing this, reaching into his robes and taking out a purple-gold card.
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Five different colored ripples shimmered on the card.
"A Five-Pattern Purple-Gold Card!"
A gasp rippled through the auction hall upon seeing the card!
In the Dou Qi Continent, a Five-Pattern Purple-Gold Card required at least the strength of a Dou Ling to qualify for such a prestigious card, and the starting price was a million gold coins.
Of course, some transcendent forces also possessed this qualification.
No one had expected Xiao Lei to possess a Five-Pattern Purple-Gold Card!
Obaba, who had been expecting a good show, froze.
Hearing the gasp, Jialiebi's eyes snapped open, his bloodshot pupils filled with disbelief!
After his initial shock, Xiao Zhan's face lit up with joy.
Xiao Xun'er blinked, somewhat surprised; she had originally planned to pay for Xiao Lei's card.
"Tsk, it seems your cousin Xiao Lei has quite a secret," Xiao Yan thought, his gaze fixed intently on Xiao Lei from a corner in the back row, the voice of Yao Lao echoing in his mind.
Xiao Yan pursed his lips, saying nothing. These days, everyone has secrets.
In the auction hall, everyone looked at Xiao Lei with curiosity, wondering how he had obtained the five-patterned purple-gold card.
On the high platform, Ya Fei's eyes sparkled as she sweetly said, "Young Master Xiao Lei, you truly are a man of hidden talent."
"Just a bit of luck," Xiao Lei replied with a faint smile.
Ya Fei smiled charmingly, then announced to everyone that the auction was now over.
The auction, full of twists and turns, came to an end, and everyone in the hall rose to leave, still feeling unsatisfied.
Xiao Lei swiped his card to complete the transaction, then put away his Wind Scroll Technique and left the Mittel Auction House with Xun'er and Xiao Zhan.
Back at the Xiao family, Xiao Zhan said to Xiao Lei, "Speaking of which, I forgot to test your attributes. Tomorrow, come with me to test them and see if you can cultivate this technique."
"Don't rashly cultivate it before testing your attributes, lest something unexpected happens,"
Xiao Lei smiled. "No need. I've taken a powerful master as my teacher, and he tested it for me; I'm lightning attribute."
The excuse was cliché, but it worked.
Xiao Zhan and Xun'er both had expressions of "I knew it!" upon hearing Xiao Lei's words.
Xiao Zhan said, "Then why did you buy the Wind Sweep Technique? It doesn't match your attributes."
"I plan to study and learn from it, then hand it over to the family, which will also increase the family's wealth," Xiao Lei shook his head and said. "
Good child," Xiao Zhan praised, then said with some concern, "You're lightning attribute, and this Wind Sweep Technique is wind attribute; it would be troublesome if it caused a conflict."
"I'm just studying and learning from it; I won't cultivate it," Xiao Lei smiled.
Xiao Zhan asked again, "Do you have a lightning attribute cultivation technique? If not, I'll try to get you one."
Xiao Lei smiled, "My master gave me a lightning attribute technique."
"Alright, then be careful. You can only comprehend it, don't start practicing. I won't disturb you any longer. If you have any problems, come to me."
Xiao Zhan gave him another instruction before turning and leaving.
"Oh, right, Xun'er, I have a gift for you," Xiao
Lei said to Xun'er after watching Xiao Zhan leave, suddenly remembering something. "What gift?"
Xiao Xun'er blinked, looking expectant.
(End of Chapter)