After leaving the first auction hall, Xiao Yan returned to the appraisal room, quietly bowing and waiting with a respectful demeanor under the elder's reverent gaze. A moment later, a somewhat hurried footstep sound came from outside, and two figures entered the room. "Ah, this must be the owner of the Foundation-level Elixir, isn't it?" The fragrance of flowers drifted in, and a soft, delicate, slightly husky laugh suddenly rang out beside Xiao Yan, causing a subtle tremor in his heart. Muttering under his breath, "Pest!" Xiao Yan leaned his face deeper into his cloak, shifting his gaze toward the red-dressed woman standing beside him. Up close, Xiao Yan once again appreciated this woman's maturity and grace. The delicate, smiling face, with her long, luminous eyes, seemed constantly radiating allure to the man. Her gaze, subtly shifting over the graceful, slender neck, nearly drew him in—almost as if the deep, creamy hollows there were pulling him in. Her lithe, sinuous waist, swaying naturally, created an irresistible charm, making him feel as though he wanted to press her down and whip her gently. A slight blush crept onto her cheeks, though fortunately, the cloak provided some coverage, so the elegant Lady Ya couldn't see it clearly. She managed to steady her growing yearnings. Xiao Yan gave a gentle nod, and at the same time, the old doctor's voice came out slightly dry: "The auction was successful, I hope? Hand me the money—I still have some matters to attend to." "It seemed a bit surprising to see the elder's age beneath the black robe. Yafei, with her jade hands掩ing her crimson lips, smiled softly. The fullness of her chest arched gracefully, and after a moment of quiet laughter, she finally smiled gently and said, 'Please allow me to keep you waiting a moment—some formalities are still being attended to.' Nodding slightly, Xiao Yan remained silent, shifting his gaze from the woman and then holding quiet. Observing the figure fully draped in black cloak, Yafei gently furrowed her brows—seeming to realize that her own refined appearance had not made much of an impression on this enigmatic figure. With a sigh, she slightly pouted, her gaze subtly scanning the stranger, seeking subtle clues to discern his identity. After a quick glance, Yafei felt a bit disappointed. Her eyes briefly met those of the elder master beside her. Gently biting her red-lipped lower teeth, she spoke softly and warmly, "Master, Yafei has rarely seen a pharmacist without a badge. Might I ask your surname?" "How strange," the elderly man remarked, his voice calm from beneath his black robe, "a young lady coming here, needing to introduce herself?" "Oh, yes," Yafei chuckled, "Yafei was merely curious. If Master doesn't wish to share, Yafei will certainly not press." Through the edge of his cloak, Xiang Yan gazed at the pale little feet hidden beneath the tight crimson dress beside him, feeling a touch of helplessness. It was no surprise that Ya Fei had risen to the position of chief auctioneer at the Mitel Auction House—she was far from a mere decorative figure. Indeed, the saying "beauty is a water drain" held true; countless men in Wutan City had admired her grace, yet none had ever succeeded in making a move. While it was true that the Mitel Auction House provided some behind-the-scenes support, no one dared to believe that she was merely a beautiful ornament. Despite the somewhat cold and detached tone of the elder, Lady Ya was unable to extract any meaningful information throughout the conversation. In the end, she had to give up and smiled gently, producing a personal crystal card engraved with the family crest of the Temeir lineage. "Mr. Li, this is the Temeir Auction House's VIP card. As long as you present it at any of the Temeir family's auction halls, you will receive VIP treatment, and the applicable tax rate for auctions will be reduced from 5% to 2%." Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow. Compared to the lengthy explanations earlier, he preferred this tangible, concrete offer. After a brief pause, he reached out and took the crystal card. Watching the slender, pale hand extending from the black robe, Lady Ya's eyes flashed with a touch of surprise. Though her voice was dry and husky, her hands were clean and youthful—like those of a young man. What kind of person was this, truly? At that moment, a maid rushed in from outside and respectfully presented a green card to Yafu. "Mr. Li, the auction for the Foundation Elixir fetched forty thousand gold coins, after deducting a two-percent tax. The remainder is all here." Yafu smiled and gently passed the green card over. Receiving the green card, Xiao Yan finally exhaled in relief. His future training capital was now secure—this sum would surely allow him to steadily advance to the Battle Rank. With the funds secured, Xiao Yan had no intention of lingering. He casually waved to Yafu and, in a quiet, elderly voice, said, "May I now leave?" "Of course," Yafu chuckled warmly. "Should you ever need to auction any more pills or medicines in the future, don't forget to visit the Tirmil Auction House." "Hmm," Xiao Yan nodded briefly, rose to his feet, and walked out of the room without turning back. Watching Xiao Yan's retreating figure, the gentle smile on Ya Fei's face gradually faded, and her dark brows slightly furrowed as she walked to the table, lounging lazily against the chair, her curves clearly visible. "Uncle Gu Ni, is he truly a pharmacist?" After a brief pause, Ya Fei softly asked. "Yes, and his pharmaceutical skills surpass even mine. At the very least, I cannot produce that second-rank foundational elixir." Gu Ni bowed respectfully to Ya Fei and sighed. "Even with a prescription, he wouldn't be able to do it?" Ya Fei narrowed her eyes, her rosy lips slightly curled, as if speaking casually. Hearing Yafei's words, Guini's face grew startled, and he hurried to say, "A prescription is a炼药师's lifeline. Miss, you must absolutely not make any moves against him. Even if you slightly offend a lesser-known炼药师, the Temeir family would find it hard to bear the wrath—decades ago, the renowned Chek family, once celebrated throughout the Gamma Empire, attempted to take control of the prescription of the renowned Dan King, Guo He, and ended up having to summon four Dou Wang-level warriors to be personally invited, ultimately destroying the entire family. The matter escalated so severely that even the Gamma Empire's royal family hesitated to intervene! Though our family's influence now surpasses that of the Chek family, we should still be cautious not to offend certain enigmatic炼药师. After all,炼药师 are truly a hive of venomous bees—once you disturb one, he immediately mobilizes countless allies, and many powerful figures are eager to have a炼药师 owe them a favor." Gazing at Guini, who looked somewhat慌S, Yafei gently rubbed her smooth forehead and sighed with a wry smile. "Guini, uncle, what are you talking about? I never had any intention of doing anything to him. Do you really think my years of training have been in vain?" "Isn't that exactly what I was trying to remind you of?" Hearing Yafei's words, Guini breathed a sigh of relief—he had truly feared she might do something foolish. With a slight pout, Yafei rested her delicate hands on her cheek, gently exhaled, and murmured, "Medicine practitioners—how truly remarkable they are! But why haven't I been blessed with this very talent?"