As Xiao Yin's period of seclusion gradually extended, batches of finished pills began to flow continuously into Xiao Li's hands. With such a rich supply of pill sources, Xiao Li, while delighted, started to move beyond simply selling pills individually. After years of operating in Black Angular Domain, he had come to realize that to maximize the value of his pills, auctions were the most effective approach. Now that Feng City was fully under the control of the Xiao family, their capabilities were sufficient to host a substantial pill-specialty auction. After several days of preparation, Xiao Li finally disseminated the news of the upcoming auction through various channels. Within the Black Corner Domain, auctions of various scales frequently take place, though standalone pharmaceutical auctions are rather rare. Moreover, when Xiao Li announced the event, he naturally also shared details about the high-tier medicines slated for auction, drawing considerable attention to the pharmaceutical auction scheduled in Feng City within just two days. Naturally, hosting such an auction in the Black Corner Domain requires exceptional strength—otherwise, once the event begins, some individuals driven by greed may act wildly, such as forcibly seizing auctioned items. While such incidents might seem astonishing in the outside world, they are commonplace and frequently occur within the Black Corner Domain. Had the "Xiao Clan" hosted such an event in the past, it would undoubtedly have drawn numerous jokes—after all, a mere near-first-tier force, how could it possibly qualify? Yet this mockery vanished entirely when the heads of the three major powers—Tian Yin Sect and the others—arrived with their full forces, imposing a strong presence in Feng City, only to publicly declare that Feng City’s sovereign remained firmly the "Xiao Sect." Clearly, the joint venture of these three powers had encountered formidable resistance, resistance so strong that even they themselves now held it in high regard. At this point, the various factions across Black Angle Region could no longer ignore this newly emerged force. Though even the original "Black Alliance" would have found it difficult to challenge such a coalition, now they themselves had been outmaneuvered by this so-called "Xiao Sect." This outcome naturally sparked numerous speculations among many. Moreover, the characters of the heads of the three major powers are well known among the people of HeiJiao Domain—describing them as cold-hearted and rigid is far from an exaggeration. Yet since their return from Feng City, they have all remained silent in unison, refraining from uttering a single word related to the "Xiao Clan." Even when, several days later, they dispatched troops to settle in Feng City, the chosen locations were deliberately kept at a distance from the grand manor at the city's heart. These actions speak volumes: the three powers clearly harbor both apprehension and fear toward this so-called "Xiao Clan." By this point, if anyone still regarded the so-called "Xiao Clan" merely as a near-tier force boasting a single Dou Wang-level powerhouse, then they truly must have burned out their brains. Thus, when the Black Angle Region heard that the "Xiao Clan" was hosting a herb medicine auction, everyone remained quiet and composed, refraining from any sarcastic remarks or criticisms. Only later, when the three major powers announced their intention to dispatch personnel to help maintain order in Feng City, did the other factions begin to feel grateful for their own silence. Clearly, the "Xiao Clan" indeed harbors a formidable strength that even the three major powers now find themselves deeply intimidated by. Of course, regardless of how other factions may perceive the "Xiao Sect," at least this time, thanks to Xiao Li's initiatives, nearly half of the Black Corner Domain have become well-informed about the grand herb medicine auction in Feng City... As the auction drew nearer, an ever-increasing number of people from across the Black Corner Domain began to converge, all showing a strong interest in the medicine. This type of medicine auction had never before taken place in the Black Corner Domain, naturally drawing considerable attention. By the day before the auction, the foot traffic in Feng City had reached an astonishing level—surpassing even the peak period of the Black Alliance's heyday—demonstrating the remarkable success of Xiao Li's concept for a dedicated medicine auction. Such an important event as the auction, Xiao Li naturally also informed Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan well understood that for such an occasion, strong contenders of sufficient rank had to be present—otherwise, chaos would inevitably ensue. Thus, the day before the auction began, he paused his monotonous alchemy work and secretly discussed matters at length with Queen Medusa, only then feeling completely at ease. "Third brother, the herbs you need—I've gone to great lengths and finally managed to locate and reserve all of them. However, they require a substantial sum of funds to purchase. If this auction proceeds smoothly, not only will we secure the herbs, but our 'Xiao Clan' will also gain a significant financial boost." Beside him, Xiao Li nodded with satisfaction, watching the steady flow of people below. "Hmm." Hearing this, Xiao Yan exhaled gently and nodded in agreement. Indeed, the Black Angular Domain was filled with capable individuals. The herbs he had requested were quite rare and specialized, and he hadn't expected to secure all of them. "Though there are a few complications today," Xiao Li suddenly furrowed his brows and spoke softly. "What kind?" Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow, remaining composed and inquiring calmly. "This time I've created quite a commotion, drawing in many forces from the Black Angle Domain. Among them, several were once members of the Black Alliance, and reportedly even the two elders—Jin and Yin—are planning to attend." Xiao Li said with a sigh. "Are you worried they'll cause trouble?" Xiao Yan smiled. "Yes, these aren't the kind of people who take things easily. Especially Jin and Yin—their respect for the Gan Nan Academy is clear, but they show no fear toward us at all." Xiao Li nodded. "Don't worry. Just two old-timers. You just need to run the auction through to the end. The rest, I'll handle." "Hmm... alright." Upon hearing this, Xiao Li hesitated slightly before finally agreeing. He had strong confidence in Xiao Yan—someone who could even hold his own against the formidable Queen Medusa, let alone these two. Between the two speakers, the vast auction hall beneath gradually filled with an ever-growing crowd. Dark masses of heads stretched out as far as the eye could see, their murmurs and shouts blending into a continuous din that seemed poised to burst through the ceiling. At the prime viewing spots in front of the auction hall, the leading figures and heads of power from Black Corner were naturally seated. These leaders occasionally exchanged low murmurs, scanning the room with intent, their thoughts clearly in motion. In the front row on the northwest side of the hall, several prominent figures from Black Corner gathered. Among them, the two most recognizable were the well-known Silver and Gold Elders—figures familiar to Xiao Yan. Behind these two stood other notable Black Corner warriors, many of whom had once been members of the Black Alliance, naturally clustering together when they came together. At this moment, the group of people were constantly whispering among themselves, while the two elders, Jin and Yin, remained closed-eyed and serene, their inner thoughts unknown to anyone. "Chime!" Suddenly, a clear bell sound rang out amidst the bustling auction hall, and beneath that sound, the general noise of the crowd gradually softened. The attention of every viewer slowly converged upon the auction platform. The entire hall fell silent, every gaze fixed upon Xiao Li. As the rising force in the Black Angle Region, countless people had been quietly speculating about who possessed the strength to command the wary attention of the three major powers. Now, hearing these words, could it be that he was indeed the leader of the "Xiao Clan"? Silence persisted for a moment, then whispers began to rise. Among the attendees were no strangers to strength, so naturally, some had immediately recognized Xiao Li's prowess—perhaps at most a Dueling King level. How could he possibly hold his own against the three major powers? Amidst the murmurs filling the hall, the two elder masters, their eyes previously closed, gradually opened them and cast a mocking glance toward Xiao Li on the stage. After a moment, they coldly remarked, "Young man, it's time for the true leader to step forward. If you truly are the head of the Xiao family, then this auction needn't have taken place at all. As for Han Feng, though he has fallen to Xiao Yin's hands, his city still hasn't been claimed by someone of your junior rank." As the current strongest figures in Black Angle Domain, the words of the two elders immediately drew widespread agreement—many in Black Angle Domain had long been accustomed to seeing their rivals fall at the last moment. Xiao Li, his face slightly discomfited by the elders' scornful expressions, had just opened his mouth to respond when a soft, clear laugh first broke through, soon resonating throughout the entire hall. "Hehe, gentlemen, since Han Feng has fallen at my hands, it's only natural that I claim my spoils. What could be more reasonable?"