"He saved the Bilan Family from the attack of three king-level Blood Fiends?"
Charlotte Colom's eyes were filled with surprise. To be able to defeat three king-level Blood Fiends, it meant that the other party's strength surpassed the three king-level Blood Fiends. The other party didn't look old, but he had such strength. It was very likely that he had a powerful family behind him.
Although it was also possible that the other party was talented in cultivation and relied on his own efforts and talent to achieve such achievements, it was more likely that the other party had a powerful family behind him.
"Yes, and among the three king-level Blood Fiends, there was a Blood Fiend with mixed abilities. However, he still defeated it and easily captured two of the king-level Blood Fiends."
The female servant added.
"To be able to defeat a king-level Blood Fiend with mixed abilities, his strength is not only king-level, but at least second-tier king-level …"
Charlotte Colom's eyes narrowed slightly. She couldn't help but develop a strong interest in Gray. A person who came from a powerful family and had great potential and strength, such a person was obviously worthy of being roped in.
In the morning, more than ten days later, Gray withdrew from his cultivation and ended the morning training.
He was not at the Bilan Family's mansion, but at his own residence. After careful consideration, he finally decided to stay in Manwell City temporarily. Therefore, he spent 12,000 magic coins to get the Bilan Family to help him buy a residence in the city.
Although the size of the residence was not as big as the Bilan Family's, it was more than enough for him to live alone. Moreover, this residence was very well-equipped. It had a training room, a bathroom, and everything else. There were also a few servants, which saved him the trouble of hiring new servants. This made him very satisfied.
"It's time to set off!"
There was still a day before the auction in Hensman City began. It was already the scheduled time to set off. After instructing the servants, Gray set off for Hensman City.
He didn't take a carriage. Although the carriage was of high class, it was slow. Even the best horse couldn't travel more than a thousand miles in a day. If he took a carriage, he might not be able to make it today.
A pair of greenish-black wings sprouted from his back. Gray soared into the sky and flew out of the city.
Compared to running and eating dirt on the ground, it was obviously faster to fly in a straight line in the sky. Therefore, he chose to fly.
"Someone is flying in the city!"
Gray, who was flying in the air, was immediately noticed by the city guards on the city wall.
Although this city did not have any written prohibitions, there was an unwritten rule that prohibited flying within the city. However, this was the first time Gray had arrived in this city, and no one had told Gray about this. Naturally, Gray did not know about this.
"Commander, should we use the crossbows to stop them?"
A soldier on duty asked a middle-aged man in his forties.
"Is there a rule against flying?"
The middle-aged man turned around and glared at the soldier who asked the question.
"No."
The soldier's heart was filled with grievances. He did not understand why the commander was angry at him.
"Since there are no rules, what does it have to do with us?"
The middle-aged man looked at the soldier with dissatisfaction. There was disappointment in his eyes. He usually thought that this kid was very clever, but he didn't expect him to be so stupid today. He originally wanted to promote him, but now it seemed that he had to forget about it.
What eyesight?
Was he an ordinary blood warrior with that kind of flying speed? He was definitely a king-class expert, and definitely not an ordinary king-class expert.
Even the Manwell Clan would not say anything in front of him. Although the Manwell Clan was powerful in this city, they would definitely not find trouble with a king-class expert over such a small matter.
Since the Manwell Clan would not find trouble with him over such a small matter, then why would he, the commander of the city guards, find trouble with him?
Not only would he offend a king-class expert for no reason, but he would also not gain any benefits.
After flying over the city wall and toward the southwest, Gray saw a city much larger than Manwell City appear in front of him several hours later.
"I'm finally here!"
Looking at the city, Gray let out a sigh of relief.
He should have been able to reach it in just over an hour, but he had spent several hours because he had taken the wrong path. He had to adjust his direction several times before finally arriving at this city.
It was his first time here and he did not know the way. It was also because the map was not accurate and had deviated. Fortunately, he had finally arrived and did not delay tomorrow's auction.
He descended from the sky and landed in the city. The city was quite large, and it was not easy to find an auction house in such a large city. However, this was not a problem for him.
After spending a few magic coins to hire a carriage, Gray was immediately pulled to a hotel only a street away from the auction house by the coachman, who could be said to be a local tyrant.
"There are many good things in this auction!"
"Yes, it's almost the grandest auction this year. I heard that there will be many magic potions from Master Joseph being auctioned!"
Most of the people staying in the hotel were people who had come to participate in the auction. When Gray was eating in the hotel's restaurant, he could hear conversations about the auction from time to time. Among them, the most talked about was the magic potions of a potion master called Joseph.
Potion masters were very rare and special talents even in the Source World. They were highly respected and would be honored guests of various major forces no matter where they went.
Of course, the potion masters here were completely different from the potion masters in this material plane. According to the evaluation standards of the potion masters in the Source World, the potion masters in this material plane could only be considered as potion masters. There was still a long way to go before they could become potion masters.
The evaluation standard of the potion masters in the Source World was to be able to refine magic potions of rank 3 and above. Those below that could only be called potion masters. Those who could not even refine magic potions could only be called potion master apprentices.
Only those who could refine rank 3 magic potions could be called potion masters. This was definitely an extremely difficult evaluation standard.
For example, the Purple Moon Potion and Flame Potion that Gray had taken before could only be considered as rank 2 potions. This was already the highest standard of potion masters in this material plane. In other words, there was not even a single potion master in this material plane.
The main reason for this situation was the lack of relevant potion refining formulas and techniques. Otherwise, such a large material plane would not be unable to produce a single potion master.
The next evening, under the dazzling illumination of various rune lights, the auction officially began.
Without the invitation letter that the auction house sent to the VIPs, Gray was assessed as an ordinary guest and was led to the hall on the first floor to participate in the auction.
He had a number plate marked 241 in his hand. There was a number on it that represented his auction number. After the auction ended, he would have to go to the auction backstage to pay for the auction items using this number plate.
"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I am the auctioneer for this auction, Old Tom …"
The auctioneer was an old man. He was dressed in a decent suit and his hair was neatly combed. After walking up to the auction stage, he only said a few words and began the auction.
"The first item is a necklace, Crystal Love, personally made by the jewelry master, Master Taylor. The necklace is made of purple jade crystal and has the effect of refreshing the mind. The starting price is 1,000 magic coins. Each increment must not be less than 100 magic coins."
"1,100 magic coins."
"1,200 magic coins."
"1,300 magic coins."
…
"5,000 magic coins."
In the end, this item was bought by a noblewoman for 5,000 magic coins. If it was just the amethyst crystal, it would naturally not be worth this price. However, since it was made by a jewelry master, it was different. It was beautiful and practical at the same time, which made its value increase several times.
The old man presiding over the auction was quite satisfied with the final price. Soon, the auction for the second item began.
"The second item is a second-tier magic potion, Speed Potion. It can allow one to have the speed of a Regent for a short period of time. It is an excellent means of self-protection in a critical moment. The starting price is 1,500 magic coins. Each increment must not be less than 100 magic coins."
Obviously, this Speed Potion was a type of ability potion. It could allow one to have abilities that did not belong to them for a short period of time. The Hunter Potion that Gray had taken before was one of the ability potions. It allowed him to have a super long sense of smell that did not belong to him for a short period of time.
"1,700 magic coins."
"2,000 magic coins."
"2,200 magic coins."
…
No one would complain about having too many of such life-saving means. Immediately, many people participated in the auction. In the end, the bottle was sold for 8,300 magic coins.
"The third item …"
"The fourth item …"
…
"The fifteenth item is a second-tier amputated limb potion. It can reconnect a severed limb. The starting price is 2,000 magic coins."
…
"The twenty-sixth item is a third-tier magic potion, Blood Dragon Potion, refined by Potion Master Joseph. It can greatly increase one's strength. The starting price is 5,000 magic coins."
…
"The forty-first item is a fourth-tier magic potion, Youth Potion, refined by Potion Master Joseph. It can maintain one's youthful appearance for 100 years. The starting price is 10,000 magic coins. Each increment must not be less than 1,000 magic coins."
…
In the following auction, Gray witnessed the popularity of Potion Masters. Any magic potion was highly sought after, and the bidding was extremely intense. Even he was attracted to the magic potion and participated in the auction.
In the end, he bought the bottle of Blood Dragon Potion for 55,000 magic coins. If it were any other magic potion, he would not have cared. After all, he had many tricks up his sleeve. Ordinary magic potions were not very useful to him.
However, this bottle of Blood Dragon Potion was different. He had once obtained a bottle and consumed it. This was a magic potion that could greatly increase one's strength. Even he could not help but be tempted.
"Ahem."
On the auction stage, the old auctioneer coughed twice and began the auction of the next item.
"The forty-eighth item is the blood essence of a Phantom Fox. The starting price is 100,000 magic coins. Each increment must not be less than 10,000 magic coins."