BTTH: I have a key to travel to Wu Dong Qian Kun.

Chapter 6: Borrowing Money from Xun'er

The old saying goes, "Speak of Cao Cao, and Cao Cao arrives." Just as Xiao Tian was descending the mountain, intending to borrow money from Xiao Xun'er, a familiar purple silhouette appeared on the winding mountain path below. Recognizing her immediately, Xiao Tian saw that it was indeed Xiao Xun'er.

Xiao Tian quickened his pace and approached her. Seeing the elegantly standing girl in a purple dress before him, he smiled and said, "Xun'er, what brings you here?"

Xiao Xun'er, with adorable dimples on her cheeks, replied with a gentle smile, "Xun'er noticed that Brother Xiao Tian didn't come for breakfast this morning, and you weren't in your room either, so I guessed you might be here."

"Xun'er is as considerate as ever." Xiao Tian reached out and pinched her delicate cheek, much to her surprise.

Despite her surprise, Xiao Xun'er didn't flinch away. Instead, she enjoyed his touch with a contented expression.

Reluctantly, Xiao Tian withdrew his hand, aware that an old man was secretly watching them. He didn't want his woman to be observed like Xiao Yan was by this old man.

"Ahem!" Xiao Tian cleared his throat and asked, "Xun'er, how much money do you have? Could you lend me some?"

"Does Brother Xiao Tian need money urgently?" Xun'er asked, her starry eyes blinking as she smiled sweetly. "I have over a thousand gold coins. Is that enough?"

"Not enough!" Xiao Tian shook his head. "I need at least several hundred thousand!"

"What does Brother Xiao Tian need so much money for?" Xiao Xun'er inquired.

"I'm planning to buy some herbs and learn alchemy," Xiao Tian replied.

"Learning alchemy?" Xun'er blinked. "Does Brother Xiao Tian want to become an alchemist? But becoming an alchemist requires extremely strict conditions and a good teacher."

"I've already found a teacher," Xiao Tian smiled. "Sister Xun'er, please wish me luck. I'll personally make pills for you in the future."

"Hehe, don't make Xun'er wait too long then!" Xun'er smiled softly, and with a flick of her fingers, a purple-gold card appeared, shimmering with multicolored patterns.

She handed the five-striped purple-gold card to Xiao Tian and asked, "This card has five hundred thousand gold coins. Is that enough?"

"It's enough, it's enough," Xiao Tian said, taking the card and feeling a bit emotional. "It's nice to have such a wealthy and beautiful girlfriend. It's truly delightful."

...

After bidding farewell to Xiao Xun'er, Xiao Tian headed straight to Wu Tan City. However, instead of going to the marketplace, he chose the auction house.

In the Jia Ma Empire, when people mentioned auction houses, they immediately thought of the Mittel Auction House.

This was because every city in the Jia Ma Empire had a Mittel Auction House.

The Mittel Auction House was backed by the richest family in the empire—the Mittel Clan.

With a long history, the Mittel Clan had developed for hundreds of years in the Jia Ma Empire. They had complex relationships and many strong members.

The Grand Elder of the Mittel Clan was Mittel Tengshan, a Battle King and one of the top ten powerhouses in the Jia Ma Empire.

Because of this, despite the Mittel Auction House's lucrative business, no one dared to make a move against them.

Upon arriving at the city center, Xiao Tian saw the magnificent building of the Mittel Auction House.

He walked inside under the watchful eyes of the heavily armed guards at the entrance.

As soon as he entered, the heat outside was instantly replaced by a sudden coolness, making Xiao Tian feel extremely comfortable.

Scanning the splendidly decorated hall, Xiao Tian was slightly disappointed not to see Ya Fei.

He wouldn't mind having some interaction with that beauty.

At that moment, a servant approached and bowed, "Young Master Xiao Tian, what brings you to the Mittel Auction House today?"

The Mittel Clan, being business-oriented, made it a point to know the notable figures in each city. Hence, Xiao Tian wasn't surprised the servant recognized him.

Xiao Tian smiled and said, "I plan to buy some herbs and an alchemy cauldron, with a total value of several hundred thousand gold coins."

"Hiss!" The servant was taken aback but soon looked skeptical.

After all, in Wu Tan City, even the entire Xiao family would find it difficult to come up with such a large sum.

Noticing this, Xiao Tian took out the five-striped purple-gold card and handed it to the servant.

"A five-striped purple-gold card!" Seeing the card, the servant immediately believed Xiao Tian.

This card required at least the strength of a Battle Spirit to possess.

"When did the Xiao family get so close to a Battle Spirit?" With this thought, the servant smiled and said, "Young Master Xiao Tian, please follow me!"

He led Xiao Tian to a VIP room, where maids served tea and water.

"Young Master Xiao Tian, please wait a moment. I'll fetch the person in charge," the servant said before leaving.

Soon, faint footsteps were heard from outside the door. A graceful figure entered, accompanied by a voice sweet enough to melt bones.

"Young Master Xiao Tian, welcome to the Mittel Auction House!"

The enchanting voice made Xiao Tian's heart flutter.

Looking up, he saw a stunning woman in a red dress walking towards him. Her delicate features, coupled with her slender, graceful figure, were enough to captivate anyone.

Her every movement was alluring, with a coquettish smile and enchanting eyes that seemed to exude temptation.

Her elegant neck, shapely curves, and slender legs combined to create a picture of perfect beauty, making Xiao Tian's heart skip a beat.

In the auction house, only Ya Fei could possess such allure.

Though Ya Fei's beauty was slightly inferior to Xiao Xun'er's, she was still breathtakingly gorgeous.

Unlike Xiao Xun'er's serene and pure demeanor, Ya Fei exuded a mature and seductive charm.

This mature allure was far more enticing to men than Xun'er's youthful innocence.

As Ya Fei approached, a peculiar fragrance filled the air, further captivating Xiao Tian.

"Indeed, she's an important supporting character. What a gem!" Xiao Tian thought, slightly dazed by her scent.

(End of Chapter)