Chapter 110: The Mysterious King's Secret Hoard?

After snapping up the Supreme Bone-forging Pill, the man in black was expressionless.

He only lifted his head, seeming to notice that Jiang Feng was watching him.

The two stared at each other, their gazes lingering for a full three seconds before each slowly withdrew.

He whispered two words to the attendant in a black suit beside him, then walked out of the venue with steady steps.

His silhouette was upright as a pine, without any hint of hesitation, and he did not even glance back.

Jiang Feng turned his head to look at Li Lao sitting beside him.

"Li Lao, do you know the identity of that man in black just now?"

Li Lao nodded.

"Mr. Jiang, this person is no ordinary man; he is Si Jiannan, the steward of the Jiangnan Wangfu."

"Si Jiannan?"

Nie Qianxue, listening nearby with curiosity, couldn't help but speak.

"I think I've heard that name; is he the expert who can hard‑block three moves of a Fourth Grade Grandmaster with his Crack Wind Palm?"

"Exactly, and only he would act so domineering."

Li Lao nodded.

"Si Jiannan is not only a Master-level Expert, but also the most trusted person beside the Jiangnan Wang; he rarely appears publicly, handling most of the Jiangnan Wangfu's affairs. His authority in the residence is second only to the Jiangnan Wang himself."

Jiang Feng heard this and his brows twitched slightly.

There are still many masters under the Jiangnan Wang, such as Wu Chengliang before, and now even the steward is a Grandmaster‑level strongman.

Moreover, although they haven't sparred, Jiang Feng could sense from afar that Si Jiannan is at least a Sixth Grade Grandmaster.

What puzzled Jiang Feng most was that the Supreme Bone-forging Pill assists practitioners below Grandmaster level to breakthrough, and is useless for Grandmasters.

Logically, the Jiangnan Wang wouldn't need to purchase so many Supreme Bone-forging Pills.

Unless these pills have some other purpose for the Jiangnan Wangfu?

But Jiang Feng only thought about it briefly and then tossed the matter from his mind.

His feud with the Jiangnan Wang had already been settled; the other side bought his Elixir, and as long as he gets paid, he doesn't care how the Elixir is used.

At that moment, a regretful shout suddenly came from downstairs.

"How did it end so quickly? I didn't even have time to raise the price!"

Everyone looked toward the voice and saw Lin Wenbo patting the Table, his face full of resentment.

The attendant beside him quickly tugged his arm.

But Lin Wenbo ignored it entirely and shouted loudly.

"Ten Supreme Bone-forging Pills aren't enough at all! Why doesn't Yitian Pavilion prepare more? My father has been stuck as an Eighth Grade Martial Artist for three years, waiting for these Supreme Bone-forging Pills!"

"Exactly! I finally set my eyes on something good, but I only had time to shout a price once before it got underbid!"

Duan Jian also complained, his tone full of disappointment.

"These Supreme Bone-forging Pills are so rare, why were only ten auctioned?"

"Miss Su, could you negotiate with the seller to release more? We're willing to raise the price! Even if we spend extra, it's fine!"

"Yes! We're willing to raise the price!"

More and more people who missed out on the pills began to echo, and the auction hall instantly became noisy.

Some even shouted at the auction stage, hoping Yitian Pavilion would bring out a few more.

Su Qing stood on the stage, her smile a little stiff.

Seeing the situation become serious, Li Lao clasped his fists in a bow to Jiang Feng, then walked out of the private box at a leisurely pace.

He walked straight to the side of the auction stage and took the microphone from Su Qing's hand.

"Esteemed guests, please remain calm; we at Yitian Pavilion have seen your love for the Supreme Bone-forging Pills and understand your feelings."

The clamor in the hall gradually subsided, and everyone looked at Li Lao, their eyes full of anticipation.

They all knew Li Lao's status.

Although not a Pavilion Master‑level big shot, he is the core figure hosting the auction.

All items, including the Supreme Bone-forging Pills, must be appraised by this person before they can go on stage.

"I can responsibly tell everyone that Yitian Pavilion has reached a preliminary cooperation agreement with the makers of the Supreme Bone-forging Pills, and will pursue deeper collaboration. Future Yitian Pavilion auctions will periodically list these Supreme Bone-forging Pills, and will certainly not disappoint you!"

He paused, then added.

"Moreover, to reward your support, the starting price for the next auction of Supreme Bone-forging Pills will stay at the current standard and will not rise due to shortage. If you're interested, you can follow Yitian Pavilion's future notices and register early to participate in the bidding."

At those words, the hall instantly erupted in cheers.

"Great! Next time I'll prepare the funds half a month in advance!"

"Yitian Pavilion is still reliable! Now I don't have to worry about missing out!"

"Li Lao, when roughly is the next auction? Could you give us a hint?"

Lin Wenbo also breathed a sigh of relief.

"Remember, for the next Yitian Pavilion auction, report to me a month in advance and ensure the funds are fully prepared!"

Nie Qianxue, sitting in the private box, couldn't help teasing Jiang Feng.

"Divine Doctor Jiang, if they knew you were the maker of the Supreme Bone-forging Pills, they'd definitely surround you demanding the elixir!"

Jiang Feng was at a loss between laughing and crying, but he nodded.

"That's fine, staying low‑key saves trouble. If people know I can refine elixirs, the hassles will only increase."

Li Lao calmed everyone, then gave Su Qing a few instructions before returning to the private box.

"Mr. Jiang, it's settled. The demand for the Supreme Bone-forging Pills is greater than I imagined, and our future cooperation will surely benefit both Yitian Pavilion and you!"

Jiang Feng nodded, said nothing more, and turned his gaze back to the auction stage.

Su Qing has already taken the microphone again, a mysterious Laughter on her face, clearly to introduce the next auction item.

Sure enough, Su Qing cleared her throat, and her voice carried a deliberately crafted sense of mystery.

"Esteemed guests, thank you for your patient waiting. Next is our final auction item of the night, also the show‑stopper of this Auction Hall… Xuan Wang Secret Treasury!"

As her words fell, two staff members carefully pushed a half‑person‑tall display case onto the stage.

Inside the case lay a dark‑red Phoebe wood brocade box, its surface carved with intricate dragon patterns, the edges inlaid with tiny rubies, an obvious sign of great value.

Su Qing stepped before the case and gently opened the brocade box.

Inside was a yellowed Sheepskin Scroll.

The scroll was painted with complex lines, resembling a map or some Formation Technique, and its edge embroidered with a Metal‑colored Xuan character.

Though many years have passed, the Metal‑colored hue still shines brilliantly.

"Esteemed guests have all heard the legend of Xuan Wang, right?"

Su Qing's voice rose a few degrees, tinged with Excitement.

"Xuan Wang was a martial legend of the Jiangnan Region three hundred years ago; it is said he once broke through the Grand Master Realm, reaching the Tian‑ren level, and is the most likely warrior in the past five hundred years to touch the Void Breach Realm!"

"In his later years he lived in seclusion, leaving a massive collection of martial manuals, Divine weapons, and cultivation resources, collectively known as the Xuan Wang Secret Treasury."

"And this Sheepskin Scroll, after appraisal by our Yitian Pavilion, is the most crucial key to unlocking the Xuan Wang Secret Treasury…"