Battle Through the Heavens: Inward Cultivation, Crying Xiao Yan

In addition to the medicinal herbs, even if Xiao Yang only buys the herbs for first-grade pills, buying dozens of portions would still cost several thousand gold coins.

In other words, he needs at least 50,000 gold coins before he can start learning alchemy.

There might be more.

The prerequisite for 50,000 gold coins is that he can refine the pills in a short period of time and start making money.

Otherwise, you'll have to keep spending money to buy medicinal herbs for practice.

Alchemists do indeed earn a lot.

However, in the early stages, this is also a very expensive profession.

This is why there are so few alchemists.

Ordinary people don't have the money to learn alchemy.

Keep in mind that 50,000 gold coins represents more than half a year's profit for the Xiao family.

Of course, this is the profit after deducting all expenses, including family member resources and monthly allowances.

(If we don't calculate it this way, the original novel's statement that 200,000 represents the Xiao family's profits over two years is a bit far-fetched; they might not even be able to break even.)

The Xiao family can be considered one of the three major families in Wutan City.

It takes more than six months of profit to barely cover a pharmacist's initial expenses.

If the alchemist is less talented, even if the Xiao family wanted to use all their resources to train one, it would probably be very difficult.

So now Xiao Yang is also worried about how to make money.

It's impossible to borrow from Xiao Zhan.

Hundreds or even thousands of gold coins are still possible.

Even if Xiao Zhan is the clan leader, he cannot arbitrarily allocate 50,000 gold coins without a legitimate reason.

We can't very well borrow it from Xun'er, can we?

This is the last method.

Fifty thousand gold coins is nothing; the little princess of the ancient clan could take it out with her eyes closed.

Even adding two more zeros might not be a problem.

However, it's best not to.

After all, even the powerful figures in the Xiao family didn't really know much about Xun'er's identity.

Therefore, it's best for Xiao Yang not to reveal that he knows about Xun'er's background.

Normally, he would not know anything about Xun'er's background. Even if he knew she was not simple, he would not think that she was someone who could casually lend out 50,000 gold coins.

Therefore, he would not consider Xun'er until the very last moment.

Moreover, Xun'er only keeps in touch with me because of Xiao Yan.

They were at most just ordinary friends.

After thinking it over, Xiao Yang decided to sell some of his belongings.

As for what to sell...

After thinking it over, he decided to sell Lieshan Fist.

The Fierce Mountain Fist is a mid-level Xuan-rank fighting technique. Although it is not as valuable as a martial arts manual, it can still sell for tens of thousands of gold coins.

Most importantly, the fighting techniques are replicable.

In other words, he could simply make a copy and sell it.

After making his decision, Xiao Yang took out a new scroll and began copying it.

……

Soon, Xiao Yang, having copied the scroll, headed straight for the Mittel auction house.

The Mittel Auction House is the largest auction house in Utan City, and it belongs to the Mittel family, the wealthiest family in the Gama Empire.

The Mittel family is one of the three major families of the Gamar Empire and has a good relationship with the royal family.

There are also powerful warriors who have reached the level of a Fighting King within the family.

Mittel Auction House basically has branches in most parts of the Empire.

If Xiao Yang wants to buy something, it's more convenient to buy it directly there.

He casually bought a black cloak, a mask, and a pair of gloves from a roadside stall and then arrived at the entrance of the Mittel auction house.

Chapter 27 The Mittel Auction House (Please read on!)

Even the Xiao family only has one volume of Xuan-level fighting techniques.

He certainly couldn't reveal his identity.

Otherwise, what's the difference between a fighter possessing a profound-level fighting skill and a child walking down the street with a gold brick?

Xiao Yang didn't have Yao Lao protecting him.

Learning from Xiao Yan's lesson in the original work, he even prepared a pair of gloves.

Wearing a cloak, mask, and gloves, even Xiao Zhan and Xiao Yan, the two people who knew Xiao Yang best, would have a hard time recognizing him if they stood in front of him.

And so, Xiao Yang walked into the Mittel auction house amidst the wary glances of the guards at the entrance.

It's winter now, and it's still a bit chilly outside.

Upon entering the auction house, it felt like stepping into the height of summer; a warm current washed over you, making you feel incredibly cozy.

After casually glancing around the magnificent hall, Xiao Yang walked towards a room with the three large characters "Jianbaoshi" (鑑寶室, meaning "Treasure Appraisal Room") printed on it.

Upon entering, the room felt somewhat empty.

A prankster middle-aged man was sitting listlessly in a chair at the table.

Upon hearing the door open, the middle-aged man immediately looked up at Xiao Yang.

The middle-aged man didn't react much when he saw him wearing a cloak and a mask.

This isn't the first time we've seen sellers concealing their identities to sell items at auctions.

Some people who are not comfortable revealing their identities will conceal them.

Or perhaps the thing they're selling is something shady.

However, as one of the three great families of the empire, the Mittel Auction House was naturally not afraid of these things and basically accepted everything.

A professional smile appeared on the middle-aged man's face.

"Sir, are you planning to appraise an antique?"

Xiao Yang nodded, letting out a deep sound.

"Ah."

After saying that, he did not immediately take out the Fierce Mountain Fist.

The items he's preparing to auction this time aren't just the Fierce Mountain Fist.

He first took out the Demon Hunter Sword that he had acquired earlier.

With a wave of his hand, Xiao Yang summoned the Demon Hunter Sword, which appeared directly on the table.

A glint of shrewdness flashed in the middle-aged man's eyes.

The mysterious man before me possesses a storage ring!

Keep in mind that a single storage ring can cost at least tens of thousands of gold coins!

In Utan, there are not many people who possess a storage ring.

Composing himself, he put on gloves, picked up the Demon Hunter sword in front of him, and began to examine it.

He quickly provided his assessment results.

"Sir, this is a magic core weapon inlaid with a second-order metallic magic core."

"The materials used for this sword are also of very high quality."

"The craftsmanship is also top-notch."

Are you planning to auction it off?

Xiao Yang nodded. In any case, even if it was an auction, he could get the money today.

"Yes, sir, this is your identification card."

"An auction is currently underway in Auction Room 1, and your weapon will also be auctioned in Auction Room 1 shortly."

As he spoke, the middle-aged man took out an iron plaque and handed it to Xiao Yang.

"Wait, I have something else to sell."

As he spoke, Xiao Yang took out the two remaining bottles of Rejuvenating Elixir.

Now that he possesses the Foundation Establishment Elixir, he no longer needs these two bottles of Restoration Elixir.

Given his current physical condition, the Rejuvenation Elixir would have virtually no effect on improving his physique.

So, it's better to sell it.

Moreover, the Rejuvenating Elixir is only a first-grade medicinal liquid.

Once Xiao Yang becomes an alchemist, he can also make it himself.

"This stuff is called Restoration Elixir, and it can be used even by those at the Battle Qi stage."

"It can enhance physical fitness and restore physical strength."

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man's face immediately showed a hint of surprise.

He hadn't expected that there were pills that could be used even by those at the Dou Qi stage.

Although it is only a first-grade item, it can still be used at the Dou Qi stage, making this Rejuvenating Elixir quite valuable.

However, he was not an alchemist after all and did not know how to identify it.

"Excuse me, sir, could you please wait a moment?"

“I’ll ask Master Gu Ni from our auction house to appraise this bottle of elixir.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yang nodded and, without any hesitation, sat down on a chair nearby.

The middle-aged man said respectfully.

"Yes, sir, please wait a moment. I will bring Master Gu Ni here immediately."

After saying that, the middle-aged man hurriedly left the room.

Xiao Yang did nothing while waiting; he just sat quietly in the chair and waited.

Soon, the middle-aged man brought in an elderly man in a blue robe with graying hair.

The old man in blue had a mark resembling a medicine censer on his chest, with two silver ripples on it.

The old man's face held an undisguised arrogance.

The middle-aged man quickly explained.

"Sir, this is Master Gu Ni from our auction house."

"Master Gu Ni himself was a great master of martial arts."

"Not only that, he is also a distinguished second-grade alchemist!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yang simply nodded without saying a word.

His spiritual aura quietly dissipated.

As an alchemist, Gu Ni was naturally sensitive to spiritual power. Upon sensing the spiritual aura on Xiao Yang's body, his expression immediately changed.

He discovered that the spiritual aura emanating from the other person was no less than that of his teacher!

You should know that Gu Ni's teacher is a fourth-grade alchemist!

In an instant, the arrogance on Gu Ni's face vanished, and a hint of respect appeared in his eyes.