The First Venerable of All Paths

"Idiot!"

Faced with Su Yang's provocation, Fang Xuan simply uttered two words.

Although the sound wasn't loud, everyone in the hall had sharp ears and eyes, so they could hear it clearly.

"ha......"

Li Tianjiao almost burst out laughing, and quickly covered his mouth.

The others also shook their heads inwardly, their eyes filled with mockery as they looked at Su Yang.

This young master of the Su family is truly a good-for-nothing.

Although the jar was broken, it was, after all, a relic of Master Wei.

Fang Xuan was willing to spend 100,000 to buy it, intending to collect it.

This sentiment is something even Master Gu acknowledges.

Su Yang's words were a case of all show and no substance.

"Fang Xuan, you......."

Humiliated by Fang Xuan in front of so many people, Su Yang was furious and about to retaliate.

But a subtle yet powerful pressure suddenly locked onto him.

"What? Is Young Master Su trying to cause trouble at my Tianba Tower?"

On stage, Lan Meier narrowed her phoenix eyes and exuded a chilling aura of danger.

"Steward Lan, please calm down. Steward Lan, please calm down."

Su Yang's two guards apologized repeatedly, holding him tightly and reminding him to restrain himself.

"Young Master, don't make a move here."

One of the guards said in a low voice, "There will be plenty of opportunities to deal with that kid."

Su Yang took a deep breath, suppressing his anger and frustration once again, and closed his eyes to conceal the violent killing intent within them.

Fang Xuan, don't give me the chance.

Otherwise, I will tear you to pieces.

"Alright, let's auction off the last item."

After warning Su Yang, Lan Meier clapped her hands, and three maids each carried a jade bottle as they came forward.

"Pills?"

Upon seeing this, many people present immediately straightened their posture and stared at the three jade bottles with anticipation.

The elixirs that are auctioned off all have various wonderful uses and are quite valuable.

It's unclear whether the pills offered for auction this time are for assisting cultivation or for directly enhancing cultivation level.

"I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you all."

Lan Meier glanced at Fang Xuan and then said with a smile, "This last item is not some kind of elixir."

Upon hearing this, the anticipation on everyone's faces diminished, and they clearly lost interest.

"but......."

Lan Meier kept everyone in suspense for a moment, then continued, "Although this isn't a pill, it's a kind of spiritual liquid that can help martial artists condense their qi and blood, improve their physique, and enhance their physical strength."

"A spiritual elixir that can improve one's constitution? This is a wonderful thing!"

Many people's eyes lit up.

A martial artist's physique determines the level of their achievements.

The better one's physique, the deeper one's foundation, and the stronger one's abilities.

"These three bottles of Concentrated Spirit Blood Creation are only useful for martial artists in the Blood Creation Realm and Body Refinement Realm."

Lan Meier said, "Even if you don't need them yourself, you can still buy them for your younger family members to improve their health and build a solid foundation. That's a good option."

Immediately, someone asked, "What's the starting bid for this 'Concentrating Mind to Create Blood' technique?"

"Each bottle...10,000 shi, with each increment not less than 1,000 shi."

Lan Meier said with an unchanged smile, "Those who are interested can now place their bids."

"Ten thousand yuan stones."

"Twelve thousand yuan stones."

"Fifteen thousand yuan stones."

Soon, a few bids rang out in the hall, but not many.

Concentrating the mind to produce blood is a good approach, but it's not the only option.

They have more spiritual liquids and even elixirs to improve physical condition.

"Young Master, your cultivation has just broken through, this item should be of some use to you. You can take a picture of it and give it a try."

One of the guards said to Su Yang.

Su Yang nodded and said, "Twenty thousand shi."

"Twenty-one thousand yuan stones."

"Twenty-two thousand yuan stones."

Two more people continued bidding.

They themselves were quite skilled in cultivation, and the reason they were bidding was to buy it so that the younger members of their families could try out its effects.

"Thirty thousand shi!"

Su Yang announced the last price.

He decided that if anyone continued bidding, he would give up.

The 100,000 shi (a unit of weight) was his last remaining possession.

Fortunately, no one continued bidding, and Su Yang successfully won the bid for the three bottles of Concentrating Spirit Blood.

"Congratulations to Young Master Su on successfully bidding for the Concentration Blood Creation item."

Lan Meier said, "I have another thing to tell everyone. These three bottles of Concentrated Spirit Blood-Creating Pills are just experimental products from my Tianbao Tower. The effects may not be ideal."

Upon hearing this, Su Yang, who had just received three bottles of Concentrated Spirit Blood-Making Elixir, immediately turned pale.

"But everyone doesn't need to worry."

Lan Meier said, "Master Ming is using some older medicinal herbs to prepare a higher-grade Concentrating Spirit Blood-Creating Elixir. Everyone is welcome to come and buy it when it's ready."

"Creak!"

Listening to Lan Meier's eloquent speech, Su Yang almost ground his teeth to powder.

He spent 90,000 shi to buy a test subject?

That Lan Meier is simply too much!

The more Su Yang thought about it, the angrier he became. He got up and left the hall in a huff.

Before leaving, he glared at Fang Xuan one last time with resentment.

"Brother Fang Xuan, it seems this guy holds a grudge against you."

Li Tianjiao whispered, "Do you want me to help you with him...?"

He then made a throat-slitting gesture.

"I think it's a good idea."

Zhongye, who had been silent until now, immediately agreed: "Young master, leave this matter to this old servant. I guarantee it will be handled perfectly and without leaving any trace."

Fang Xuan rolled his eyes and said, "Stop making things worse. If I want to kill him, I don't need to do it secretly."

After saying that, Fang Xuan got up and left.

Watching Fang Xuan's retreating figure, both Grandpa Zhong and Li Tianjiao sighed at the same time.

Why did Miss Tianjiao sigh?

Li Tianjiao rested her chin on her hand, gazing in the direction Fang Xuan had left, and said with bright eyes, "I think Brother Fang Xuan is becoming more and more charming."

"After all, he is my young master, and he has some of my demeanor from when I was young."

Zhongye tugged at his clothes, his voice low and somber.

"Huh~"

Li Tianjiao glanced at Master Zhong with disdain, then quickly got up and left.

"Why."

Grandpa Zhong sighed and said softly with a sigh, "It's a pity that no one appreciates my integrity."

Seeing that Fang Xuan had already walked far away, Zhongye hurriedly chased after him in a flurry.

"Young master, wait for this old servant."

......

"Brother Fang Xuan, wait for me!"

Li Tianjiao caught up with Fang Xuan, her face beaming with joy, like a girl next door.

"Brother Fang Xuan, do you have time tomorrow? I..."

Before Li Tianjiao could finish speaking, he was interrupted by a soft cough.

"Tianjiao, it's getting late, it's time to go home."

On a carriage parked at the entrance, Li Shanya lifted the curtain and stared at Fang Xuan expressionlessly.

Li Tianjiao quickly ran over: "Grandpa, what brings you here?"

"I've come to take you home."

Li Shanya said, "Get in the car."

"oh."

Sensing that something was off about his grandfather's tone, Li Tianjiao had no choice but to obediently get into the carriage.

Li Shanya glanced at Fang Xuan again before letting out a soft hum and pulling down the curtains.

But soon, the curtains were drawn back up, revealing Li Tianjiao's delicate face.

"Brother Fang Xuan, thank you for the Frost Armor. I really like it."

Before Fang Xuan could speak, the curtains were rudely pulled down.

Seeing this, Fang Xuan shook his head helplessly.

"That old man Li is really something, treating you like a thief."

Master Zhong stroked his chin and said, "Young Master, you haven't already won over this little girl, have you? As expected of you, Young Master, you have three-tenths of the old servant's style."

"Shut your mouth, you indecent old man!"

Fang Xuan shouted.

If Li Shanya heard this, he would be in deep trouble.

"This old servant is simply stating the facts."

Master Zhong, speaking with the air of someone who's been through it all, said, "Besides, the way that girl from the Li family looks at you, young master, clearly shows she's interested in you."

"However, this old servant is very curious about something."

Master Zhong asked in confusion, "The three major families of Qingyang County have deep-seated conflicts and grudges. Although they don't necessarily fight to the death, they are still irreconcilable enemies. Why is this girl from the Li family secretly in love with you? You wouldn't really...?"

"Young master, this old servant must remind you of something."

Zhongye said in a serious tone, "I don't object to you flirting with young girls, but please don't lose your virginity too early. That thing is very beneficial to cultivation."

"If you really want it, this old servant has a secret technique that can allow you to enjoy the pleasures of the bedroom without losing your virginity."

Master Zhong raised an eyebrow and said with a lewd grin, "Young Master, want to give it a try? It's very powerful."

"Oh? What's so powerful?"

Just then, a sweet, soft voice came from behind.

"Why don't you let my older sister try it too?"

The speaker was none other than Lan Meier.

"He's talking nonsense, Steward Lan, don't take it to heart."

Fang Xuan tried his best to keep smiling.

"Yeah?"

Lan Meier looked curious and said, "But why do I feel that Young Master Fang has something good that he doesn't want to share with you, sister?"

"Oh, this..."

Master Zhong said with a smile, "If Steward Lan really wants to know, why don't we find a place...?"

"Bang!"

Before Master Zhong could finish speaking, Fang Xuan kicked the disrespectful old man away.

Looking at the statue of Master Zhong embedded in the wall, Lan Meier opened her red lips wide, her face filled with astonishment.

"Is he... alright?"

"It's alright, he's used to it."

"The relationship between you masters and servants... is quite unique."

Fang Xuan quickly changed the subject, saying, "I wonder if Steward Lan has something else to discuss with me?"

"Young Master Fang brought a big deal to my Tianbao Restaurant, so naturally I came here to express my gratitude."

Lan Meier took two steps forward and got closer to Fang Xuan.

The two were less than a step apart, and a fragrant breeze wafted into Fang Xuan's nostrils.

Fang Xuan could even hear the other person's breathing.

"Manager Lan, you..."

Fang Xuan's heart skipped a beat as Lan Meier's soft, sweet voice gently rang in his ear.

"I wonder if Young Master Fang still has a prescription for Dragon Bone Elixir? I'm willing to pay a high price to buy it."

A glint flashed in Fang Xuan's eyes, and he quickly took two steps back to distance himself from Lan Meier.

"I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint Steward Lan."

Fang Xuan smiled wryly and said, "I obtained this prescription by chance. If the Fang family hadn't been in dire need of spirit stones, I wouldn't have been willing to sell it."

Fang Xuan knew.

His identity has already been discovered by the other party.

"Is that so?"

Lan Meier smiled and said, "Young Master Fang, if you have any good stuff in the future, feel free to trade with me. I guarantee you'll be satisfied."

"OK."

Fang Xuan readily agreed.

"Master Zhong, we're leaving!"

"Yes, young master!"

Zhongye responded, pulled himself out of the wall, and gave Lan Meier a flirtatious wink before quickly catching up with Fang Xuan.

Looking at the cracked wall, Lan Meier waved her hand.

"Miss, what are your orders?"

A dark figure suddenly darted out of the darkness, knelt on one knee in front of Lan Meier, and spoke respectfully.

"Investigate the person next to Fang Xuan..."

Lan Meier then said, "Never mind, you may leave."

After the shadowy figure left, a glint of light flashed in Lan Meier's phoenix eyes.

"Fang Xuan, you're becoming more and more unfathomable to your older sister."