After buying the mysterious black iron sheet, Yun Tianming and Nalan Yanran left the marketplace of the Xiao Family.
Fifteen minutes later, Xiao Yan hurriedly returned to the marketplace.
"Oh, isn't this the Third Young Master of the Xiao Family? May I ask if you need magic cores?"
Renting a stall on Xiao Family's territory, mercenaries naturally had to recognize the people of the Xiao Family.
"I'll take a look first."
Xiao Yan pretended to casually play with the magic core but secretly communicated with Old Yao.
"Old Yao, how is it? Did you find anything?"
"Nothing. The Soul Power fluctuations have disappeared. It seems that the thing was taken by that youth from the Misty Cloud Sect."
Old Yao let out a sigh.
"Damn it! The thing clearly appeared on my Xiao Family's territory!"
Xiao Yan grumbled discontentedly.
"Hehe, Little Yan, this is the law of the Dou Qi Continent. Whoever grabs the unowned item first owns it. Without keen perception, even if the treasure is right under your nose, you won't notice it."
Old Yao, with a solemn tone, educated him, then shifted to a comforting tone.
"But you don't need to be too discouraged. I observed that the Soul Power fluctuations of that thing weren't strong, probably not some high-level stuff. If you want to learn Dou Techniques, I have plenty; it depends on how much you can learn."
During lunchtime, Yun Tianming and Nalan Yanran arrived at a restaurant and booked a private room.
"Senior Tianming, what's the story behind that mysterious thing you bought?" Nalan Yanran obediently poured him a cup of tea while curiously inquiring.
"This iron sheet conceals a Dou Technique, crafted by an Alchemist using a special soul imprint. Therefore, only those with strong Soul Perception can sense it."
Yun Tianming took out the black iron sheet and permeated it with Soul Power, quickly extracting the hidden information.
Black Rank Low-Level Dou Technique: Vacuum Palm!
In essence, it was a skill for remotely attracting objects, nothing particularly extraordinary.
However—
"Enhance!"
Mysterious power from the system infused into the iron sheet, causing it to emit a dark blue light.
[Enhancement successful!]
[Black Rank Low-Level Dou Technique: Vacuum Palm, enhanced to Black Rank Mid-Level Dou Technique: Suction Palm]
"They hid a Dou Technique? What level is it?" Nalan Yanran's eyes lit up, becoming even more curious.
"Black Rank Mid-Level Dou Technique: Suction Palm!"
"Once mastered, it can remotely attract tons of boulders, fiercely pulling blood and Dou Qi from an opponent during battle with a powerful suction force."
Following the details of the enhanced Dou Technique, Yun Tianming provided a thorough explanation.
"It can pull out blood and Dou Qi from the body?" Nalan Yanran widened her eyes, expressing astonishment. "Isn't this Dou Technique too powerful?"
"It's just so-so, sounds scarier than it is."
"This Dou Technique is only effective in practical combat against opponents of equal or lower level. If you encounter someone stronger, your suction won't work, and they might even use it against you, causing harm to yourself."
Yun Tianming casually tossed the iron sheet to Nalan Yanran, considering it a return gift for the expensive Amethyst Lion Robe she bought for him.
Having read the original work, he knew that the effectiveness of the Suction Palm in practical combat was limited. After being enhanced by the system, it gained an additional effect, but its limitations remained significant.
"It's already quite good!"
Nalan Yanran looked at the iron sheet in her hand with a delighted expression. Even the most high-level Dou Technique on the surface of the Misty Cloud Sect, the Black Rank High-Level, required permission from the Sect Master or elders for cultivation. With the Movement inherited from Yun Yun, Nalan Yanran had obtained a Black Rank High-Level Dou Technique: Extreme Wind · Sunset Radiance. Now, just casually strolling down the street, she had picked up a Black Rank Mid-Level Dou Technique—it was like a pie falling from the sky.
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The difficulty of cultivating the Black Rank Mid-Level Dou Technique wasn't significant. Yun Tianming and Nalan Yanran spent only five days, and they had already preliminarily mastered the Suction Palm.
"Senior Tianming, there's nothing interesting left in Wu Tan City. When are we leaving?"
Nalan Yanran used a finger to attract various small fruit particles, dropping them into a teapot.
"Swoosh~"
Yun Tianming grabbed the tea prepared by the other with a sweep of his hand, poured himself a cup, and casually tossed the teapot to the ground.
"Swoosh~"
Nalan Yanran raised her hand, using her suction ability to lift the teapot about to hit the ground, pulled it back onto the table, and refilled her own cup. The actions seemed very skilled, and the cost was that in the five days of practicing the Suction Palm, the two of them collectively dropped more than a hundred teapots!
"Before leaving, we need to go to a place."
"Where?"
"The Auction House in Wu Tan City."
"Miteer family's branch, hmm~ I remember Ya Fei went out for training, and it seems to be in this city, right?"
Nalan Yanran raised her delicate eyebrows, recalling a certain well-endowed and curvaceous woman. Her heart couldn't help but tighten.
"After all, we're old acquaintances. It wouldn't be proper to come to someone else's territory without saying hello," Yun Tianming said calmly.
Situated in the bustling central area of Wu Tan City, the Miteer Auction House was, as always, luxurious and extravagant. Passersby couldn't help but stop and admire the massive building exuding the scent of wealth from inside out.
Yun Tianming was already accustomed to the Miteer family's style. He walked straight into the auction venue.
"Please, esteemed guests, come inside!"
The two Dou Practitioners responsible for guarding the entrance immediately became respectful upon seeing the extraordinary attire of the two.
"There, Senior Tianming, did you notice?"
"With your attire, no one would dare to stop you. It's quite convenient, isn't it?" Nalan Yanran said proudly.
"Mm~ You're right," Yun Tianming nodded in agreement. Although in novels from his past life, there were many scenes of acting weak to deceive others, like being stopped by arrogant guards, and then revealing one's true strength with a movement to the face, sorry, that flavor is just too strong! It's really hard to play along!
After entering the lobby of the Auction House, the two soon encountered a familiar face.
Before them stood a young woman in a red long dress, adorned with fiery red high heels. Her enchanting voice was enough to send shivers down one's spine.
"Welcome to the Wu Tan City branch of Miteer Auction House."
"Brother Tianming, and Miss Nalan, sister has been eagerly anticipating your arrival."
With Ya Fei's connections in Wu Tan City, she had already heard about the arrival of the Misty Cloud Sect's representatives. After some inquiries, she confirmed that it was Yun Tianming and Nalan Yanran.
"Long time no see, Sister Ya Fei."
"You've grown up."
Yun Tianming's eyes brightened. At this moment, Ya Fei, just in her early twenties, had shed much of the greenness of youth, exuding a mature and charming aura. Especially in terms of her figure, the fullness had undergone a qualitative improvement compared to three years ago!
"Ya Fei, darn it!"
Nalan Yanran widened her eyes, comparing herself and feeling a bit baffled!
"Hey hey, you two, at such a young age, not learning properly. When did you turn into naughty kids?"
Ya Fei crossed her arms, cheeks slightly flushed, scolding them with a playful glance.
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