After entering the city, Lin Yuan and Qing Lin strolled leisurely through the bustling streets of Jia Ma Sacred City. Their steps were light as they enjoyed this rare moment of relaxation. Lin Yuan had deliberately worn his Second-Grade Alchemist Pagoda Badge, ensuring that their outing would not be disturbed by unnecessary trouble.
On both sides of the streets of Jia Ma Sacred City, shops stood in dense rows, and the dazzling array of goods made it hard to take everything in at a glance. Qing Lin looked around curiously, filled with fascination toward this unfamiliar city. From time to time, she stopped, lingering to admire exquisite ornaments and strange items.
At one stall, Qing Lin's gaze was drawn to a delicate green hairpin. Although it did not look particularly expensive, it exuded a simple and elegant charm that made it love at first sight. Qing Lin picked up the hairpin and gently stroked it, a fond expression appearing in her eyes.
"Young Master, do you think this hairpin looks nice?" Qing Lin turned and asked Lin Yuan.
Lin Yuan walked over, examined the hairpin carefully, then nodded. "It's very nice. It suits you well."
Hearing this, a happy smile bloomed on Qing Lin's face. Seeing her reaction, Lin Yuan bought the hairpin without hesitation.
"Come, I'll help you put it on," Lin Yuan said softly. Taking the hairpin, he gently inserted it into Qing Lin's hair bun. Set against her jet-black hair, the hairpin looked especially striking, adding a touch of charm to her appearance.
Qing Lin looked at herself in the mirror, a satisfied smile on her face. She turned to Lin Yuan and said, "Thank you, Young Master. I really like it."
Lin Yuan smiled and rubbed her head. "As long as you like it. By the way, since we're here, let's pick one for Sister Xiao Yixian as well."
At the mention of the Little Fairy Doctor, Qing Lin nodded heavily.
After that, the two began selecting items at the stall. In the end, they chose another hairpin with a similar style to Qing Lin's, carefully wrapped it up, and planned to give it to Xiao Yixian when they met again.
As they passed another stall, Lin Yuan suddenly noticed a purple silk ribbon. At that moment, the scene of Medusa Queen dancing alone under the moonlight, tearing off a purple ribbon, flashed through his mind—an unforgettable moment of grace and allure.
He stopped, picked up the light-purple ribbon, and said, "Boss, wrap this up for me."
"This must be for Sister Queen," Qing Lin said knowingly.
The two continued to wander around Jia Ma Sacred City. Although neither of them was familiar with the city, they enjoyed themselves greatly. They passed through lively markets and quiet alleys, leisurely taking in the scenery. Qing Lin was especially delighted, having lived in Stone Desert City all her life, the prosperity of Jia Ma Sacred City felt extraordinarily novel to her.
When the afterglow of the setting sun spread across the land, the two arrived at the Miter Family Auction House. Lin Yuan took out the token Hai Bodong had given him from his storage ring and handed it to the auction house attendant. The attendant accepted the token and examined it carefully, shock flashing across his face. Recognizing it as the highest-level Miter Family command token, his attitude immediately became extremely respectful.
"So it is an honored guest. Please forgive our lack of welcome," the attendant said with a bow. "Please follow me. I will arrange the best seats for the two of you."
Lin Yuan and Qing Lin followed the attendant to the auction house's finest VIP room. The environment was elegant, with an excellent view. Before long, upon hearing that someone had arrived holding the highest-level command token, the person in charge of the auction house hurried over personally to receive them, his attitude extremely respectful.
"Honored guest, my name is Fei Lei. May I ask if there is anything you need?" the manager asked cautiously.
Lin Yuan smiled faintly, as if seeing through his thoughts. He handed over the token given by Hai Bodong and said, "We're just here to take a look. Go do what you need to do."
"Yes!" After confirming the token and returning it to Lin Yuan, Fei Lei gave a respectful salute and withdrew. Immediately afterward, he headed straight for the study of Tengshan, the head of the Miter Family, intending to report the matter.
"Clan Head, two honored guests a man and a woman have arrived at the auction house holding the highest-level command token. The one taking the lead appears to be a male alchemist around twenty-one or twenty-two years old," Fei Lei reported inside the study.
Hearing this, Tengshan stopped what he was doing at once. His brows furrowed as he spoke in a deep voice, "The highest-level command token? Are you certain you didn't mistake it? Which one exactly?"
"Clan Head, I'm absolutely certain," Fei Lei replied steadily. "It is indeed the highest-level token, and it bears the Hai character."
"The Hai-character token?" Tengshan's eyes instantly sharpened. "Wouldn't that be the honored guest Elder Hai mentioned? Elder Hai specifically instructed that if anyone holding the Hai-character token appears, he must be notified immediately. Fei Lei, seal off all information at once and make sure to receive those two honored guests properly. I'll go find Elder Hai right now."
With that, Tengshan rose and hurried out of the study, heading toward the family residence to find Hai Bodong. Fei Lei, meanwhile, took a deep breath and began arranging everything according to Tengshan's instructions.
As Tengshan passed through the layered courtyards of the family residence, his emotions surged. He knew all too well how much importance Hai Bodong placed on this person and the matters entrusted to him.
Before long, he arrived at Hai Bodong's residence. At this moment, Hai Bodong had already recovered his Dou Emperor strength. Tengshan reported everything about the auction house in full detail.
After listening, a glint of sharp light flashed in Hai Bodong's eyes, and a smile curved his lips. "So it's him. Tengshan, take me there. Don't keep our honored guest waiting."
Without another word, the two quickly left the residence and rushed toward the auction house. Their speed was extremely fast, yet utterly silent, not alarming anyone else.
At this moment, in the VIP area of the auction house, Lin Yuan was leisurely browsing through the rare and curious items Fei Lei had brought over together with Qing Lin. Just as they were casually looking around, two figures suddenly appeared before them. They were none other than Tengshan and Hai Bodong, who had rushed over in haste.
"An honored guest has arrived, and we failed to welcome you properly," Tengshan said as soon as they met, cupping his hands. "I am Miter Tengshan, Clan Head of the Miter Family."
Hai Bodong also nodded in greeting. "Little friend, it's been many days. I trust you've been well."
Lin Yuan looked at the two of them and smiled as he returned the courtesy.
"Elder Hai, Clan Head Tengshan, I've been waiting for you for quite some time."
Lin Yuan sensed their auras briefly. Tengshan was roughly at the Seven-Star Dou King level, while Hai Bodong had recovered to the One-Star Dou Emperor realm.
Turning his gaze to Hai Bodong, Lin Yuan smiled and said, "Elder Hai's cultivation has recovered quite quickly, you've already reached One-Star Dou Emperor. It seems that the sealing power left behind by Queen Medusa has been nearly exhausted. I believe it won't be long before it is completely lifted. By then, your strength should be able to recover to the Two-Star Dou Emperor level."
Hearing this, Hai Bodong sighed emotionally. "Indeed. All of this is thanks to you. If not for your help, I would probably still be struggling in the Tager Desert right now. Unfortunately, having been sealed for several decades has inevitably taken a considerable toll on my strength. Back in my prime, I was a Five-Star Dou Emperor. To fully recover my former strength will still take quite a bit of time and effort."
Lin Yuan chuckled lightly and said, "Elder Hai need not worry. This problem isn't difficult to solve. I have a way to help you recover your strength quickly."
Hai Bodong's eyes lit up with surprise upon hearing this. "Oh? What do you mean?"
Lin Yuan smiled faintly and replied, "What Elder Hai is thinking is precisely what I intend to do. This kind of matter is best resolved with pills—direct and effective. I have a large amount of rare medicinal ingredients on hand, as well as suitable pill formulas. Refining a pill to help you restore your strength will not be difficult."
Hai Bodong said gratefully, "Many thanks, little friend. I, Hai Bodong, will remember this kindness in my heart."
Lin Yuan waved his hand and said meaningfully, "Elder Hai is too polite. This is merely a small effort on my part. I've said before, we have a mutually beneficial cooperative relationship. Since we are partners, if one party does their best during the cooperation and encounters difficulties, it is only natural for the other to help resolve them within their means."
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