Having obtained what he wanted, Chen Xiao no longer paid attention to the subsequent auction.
In the evening, the auction ended, and Ya Fei also delivered the proceeds from the auction. After deducting the portion for the Mitre Auction House, there was still over 1.5 million gold coins.
"This is much higher than the price we got when dealing with spoils in the Black-Corner Region."
Zi Yan was a little surprised.
After all, the number and quality of strong individuals in the Jia Ma Empire were clearly inferior to those in the Black-Corner Region.
In the Black-Corner Region, she had sensed extremely dangerous strong individuals in several large cities. Some of them were even comparable to the Inner Courtyard Grand Elder Su Qian.
However, in the Jia Ma Empire, only when passing through the Tagor Desert did she sense a relatively strong aura, but compared to Su Qian, it was still far inferior.
"Handling it in the form of an auction is definitely higher than selling it directly. Moreover, precisely because the Jia Ma Empire is inferior to the Black-Corner Region, and Wu Tan City is even smaller with not many good things, the competition is more intense when they appear. If it were in the Imperial Capital, being able to auction it for around 1.3 million would be the limit," Hai Bo Dong explained to Zi Yan with a smile.
Chen Xiao then took out another pile of items and handed them to Ya Fei. Among them were even two Profound High-Rank Cultivation Methods and Dou Skills, which were relatively precious items from the spoils obtained in the Black-Corner Region.
"For anything below Profound Middle-Rank, you can select a few items to keep and auction them from time to time. The rest should be taken back to the Imperial Capital by that Dou Ling for auction. Just gather the proceeds and give them to me then."
This was a win-win situation; both Chen Xiao and the Mitre Family could benefit.
Ya Fei nodded in agreement, put away the items on the table, and withdrew first.
"You've finished what you needed to do in Wu Tan City this time, right? What are your plans next? Do you want to go to the Imperial Capital for a look?" Hai Bo Dong suggested.
Chen Xiao shook his head slightly, "There's nothing in the Imperial Capital that attracts me. I'll go outside the city to pay respects tomorrow, and then... Elder Hai, dare you accompany me on a trip to the Tagor Desert?"
"Why wouldn't I dare? That woman said before that our grievances are settled. Why should this old man fear her anymore?"
Hai Bo Dong's voice rose slightly, but his gaze was a little evasive.
Chen Xiao and Zi Yan were speechless and didn't expose him.
...
The next day, noon.
The three officially set off from outside the city, heading straight for Tagor.
After crossing the Magical Beast Mountain Range, Hai Bo Dong slightly slowed down.
"Are we really going to Tagor?"
"That's right. This time I came back, I mainly had three things to do. One was for the Dou Ling Pill, the second was the method for the poison pill, and the third was to deal with the Heavenly Flame, which is also for the Medusa Queen. Don't worry, Elder Hai, last time we approached the Medusa Queen with a purpose, and she didn't attack. This time she definitely won't, and our combination of three is only stronger, not weaker, than those few from back then!"
Chen Xiao's reply came through the whistling wind.
The strongest person who entered Tagor last time was that Sect Master Yun, and the others were all Dou Kings.
And this time, Hai Bo Dong's strength was above Yun Yun's, and Chen Xiao and Zi Yan were also not ordinary Dou Kings.
"Don't talk nonsense, I wasn't worried."
Responding, Hai Bo Dong's wings behind him vibrated, and his speed suddenly increased sharply, proving his fearlessness with practical action.
Chen Xiao and Zi Yan both chuckled and sped up to follow.
Afternoon.
Edge of Tagor.
Hai Bo Dong, who was leading, landed first on a relatively high hill.
"Old man Hai, are you feeling guilty?"
Hai Bo Dong was enraged and glared at Zi Yan, looking towards Mo City in the distance.
"I just came to the edge of the desert and couldn't help but think of those years in Mo City."
Zi Yan smiled, her face full of disbelief.
Chen Xiao didn't land, only lowered his flying altitude.
"Elder Hai, wait for us here. Zi Yan and I will be back soon."
Zi Yan nodded and soared into the sky to catch up with Chen Xiao.
Hai Bo Dong hesitated for a moment in place, then gritted his teeth and chased after them.
Entering Tagor again, Chen Xiao and Zi Yan could clearly sense that the Snake-People Race's vigilance was significantly stricter than the day they first returned to the Jia Ma Empire. Even the Bewitching Snake Tribe they passed through midway had sent out batches of Snake-People to patrol back and forth. Without strength above Dou King, it was basically impossible to bypass their detection.
Of course, this didn't have much effect on the three of Chen Xiao.
At dusk, accompanied by the afterglow of the setting sun, the city located in the center of the desert once again entered the three's line of sight.
Above the Snake-People Race Holy City.
Hua She'er watched the three figures approach from a distance until they stopped in mid-air dozens of feet away from the Holy City.
This scene made her recall a certain day a few years ago.
At this moment, it was just like that moment.
"Human strong individuals, stop!"
"Commander Hua She'er, it's been a while." Chen Xiao cupped his fists from afar in greeting.
Hearing Chen Xiao call out her name, Hua She'er was filled with surprise and finally confirmed that this somewhat familiar young man was indeed the one from a few years ago.
He still remembered how Chen Xiao had come with several powerful individuals back then, had a conversation with Your Majesty, and finally reached a cooperation. The Snake-People Race's preparations over the past few years were all due to that cooperation.
Now, Your Majesty had made up her mind and was preparing to evolve, so why had he come again?
And this strength...
"So it's you. May I know why you have come to the Holy City this time?"
Hua She'er cupped her fist in return, her words quite polite.
It wasn't just because of the strength Chen Xiao was displaying at this moment, but also because she had been present when Chen Xiao and Medusa Queen were discussing, and she was also aware of Chen Xiao's background.
Chen Xiao smiled slightly, "Let me introduce them first. This is the Grand Elder of the Mitre Family, Ice Emperor Hai Bo Dong. Commander Hua She'er should not be unfamiliar with him. This is the junior of the Grand Elder of Jia Nan Academy, Zi Yan. This time, just like a few years ago, I wish to see your Majesty."
On the surface, he was introducing them to Hua She'er, but in reality, he was speaking to Medusa Queen in the Divine Hall.
Since they were already here, it was impossible for Medusa Queen not to know.
As expected, just as Chen Xiao finished speaking, Hua She'er was about to turn around to ask for instructions when she heard a soft, alluring voice from the Divine Hall behind her.
"Hua She'er, invite them in."
"Yes."
Hua She'er bowed slightly in response, then turned to look at Chen Xiao and the others.
"Three sirs, please."
This time, she did not mention the requirement to walk into the city.
Chen Xiao did not hesitate and flew onto the Holy City.
The fearless Zi Yan was even more unafraid, landing beside Hua She'er and looking at her with considerable curiosity.
Hai Bo Dong landed last, not saying a word, his expression so serious that even Zi Yan found it unfamiliar.
"Please follow me." Hua She'er stepped forward to lead the way.
Not long after, Chen Xiao once again stepped into that spacious and luxurious great hall.
And on the throne, Medusa Queen leaned back lazily, just as she had a few years ago, as if nothing had changed at all. Even her posture and the brocade robe she wore were almost the same.
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