Gently withdrawing his gaze, which still carried a touch of coolness, Xiao Yan didn't possess the patience to launch a scolding tirade at this man. With his fingers instinctively slightly curled, an odd rhythm of inhalation and exhalation flowed steadily within his palm, much like the natural rhythm of breathing. After more than a year of refinement, while Xiao Yan couldn't claim to have mastered the transition between "Absorbing Palm" and "Blowing Fire Palm" to the point of perfection, he had certainly achieved a high degree of fluency. Should he engage in combat, he could seamlessly convert between the two techniques without any delay, effectively delivering attacks to his opponent. "Xiao Yan brother, that guy seems stronger than he did before," Pu'er remarked, glancing over at Jaleo at a distance and then smiling lightly. Xiao Yan nodded slightly, speaking calmly, "Last time, his father secured a high-level, wind-attribute cultivation technique at the auction. Since Leo himself is naturally wind-attribute, it would take him just one year to convert his previous qi into the new technique's qi. Naturally, his strength has improved significantly." "Ah, I see—so he's been quite confident lately. Is a high-level cultivation technique truly rare?" Xun'er smiled warmly, a faint golden flame flickering in her autumn-water eyes. "Heard that, Xiao Yan flushed slightly and quickly raised his chin toward the stage, saying, 'The auction has begun...' Seeing Xiao Yan act as if he were announcing it for the first time, Xun'er shook her head in resignation and turned her gaze toward the auction platform, where the lights suddenly brightened. Amidst countless sets of eyes, the elegant Lady Yafu, dressed in a gown reminiscent of a red cheongsam, stepped gracefully onto the platform. Her full, well-proportioned figure, tightly wrapped in the flowing red fabric, immediately drew warm glances from several audience members. With a charming, flirtatious smile, Lady Yafu covered her mouth and spoke a few words to the audience below. Her mature, alluring presence, so effortlessly stirring a sense of yearning in the crowd, instantly warmed the atmosphere to a lively, passionate buzz." Gazing at the suddenly vibrant atmosphere around him, Xiao Yan couldn't help but stroke his lips. Indeed, the head auctioneer of Mitel Auction House was no ordinary person—just a few words, and already some men with weak self-control had transformed into hot-headed, eager males. If Lady Yaofi were to casually pick up a cheap item from the floor right now, the people below would surely treat it as a treasure. As she watched the lively scene unfold, Yaofi felt a subtle sense of pride. Years of experience had taught her just how powerful her beauty was in attracting men. A gentle smile played on her full lips, and her gaze swept across the stage. When her eyes landed on the young man seated behind Xiao Zhan, she paused, slightly taken aback. Though the young man's gaze seemed fixed on the stage, the restless, dark eyes revealed to Yafeng that he hadn't shown much interest in her appearance. At this, her dark brows lifted slightly in mild surprise. Without drawing attention to it, Yafeng shifted her gaze from Xiao Yan, her lips parting gently as she smiled and lightly tapped her jade hand, speaking warmly, "I know all of you have come with specific intentions, so the initial courses at the beginning of the auction have been omitted—what's truly special has been brought out right now." With a graceful gesture of her jade hand, the stage lights dimmed. She slightly bent forward and retrieved a jade tray from the center of the stage, upon which rested a small white jade bottle. As the audience fixed their eyes on that delicate white jade bottle, their interest immediately intensified, each one eager to secure it. "The current foundational elixir was crafted by the same master who produced the one previously auctioned—both share identical medicinal properties, the same rank, and have been personally verified by Master Gu Ni of this auction hall. Therefore, everyone may rest assured. Lady Yafei smiled gently, her gaze suddenly shifting to Xiao Yan below, her smile alluring and graceful. 'The foundational elixir previously sold was purchased by Master Xiao of the Xiao clan. After acquiring it, Xiao Yan, the young lord, progressed from third to eighth stage of combat energy within just one year. Was this improvement due to the elixir? I, Lady Yafei, am not entirely certain.' As she concluded, a sly glint sparkled in her eyes." As Lyafu spoke, everyone's attention immediately turned to Xiao Yan, still slightly stunned and standing at the front row. A continuous wave of admiration filled the air—though Xiao Yan's astonishing cultivation pace had already become widely known throughout Wutan City, many had never personally witnessed it. Now, with the chance to see it firsthand, they couldn't help but express their amazement. At the same time, this experience only strengthened their determination to secure the Foundation Elixir. "Once again, impressed, Xiao Yan though his heart was somewhat agitated by the surrounding gazes, he could only shake his head in resignation upon realizing that the items being auctioned were his own. He gave a sharp, critical glance toward Ya Fei, who was smiling gracefully and charmingly on the stage.