Chen Fan raised an eyebrow. Just as he was about to turn and leave, Tong Yan, who had been silent, called out to him, "This gentleman..."
Chen Fan paused, then looked back at her. "No need to thank me, it was a small matter."
But to Tong Yan, it was far from it.
If Chen Fan hadn't appeared in time, Tong Yan had no idea how Ouyang Yu would have made things difficult for her just now!
She pursed her lips, then took out a small bottle of herbs from her embrace. "Sir, I have nothing good to offer in gratitude. This little herb, worn by your side, has the effect of nourishing the spirit. If you don't dislike it..."
"Miss Tong, are you from the Medicine Valley?"
The one who spoke was Yin Ping.
He recognized her because of what Ouyang Yu had said earlier.
The seller of the Gu Ling Pill, in all of Europa, could only be the Medicine Valley.
As soon as he finished speaking, Tong Yan gave a bitter smile and shook her head. "Where is there still a Medicine Valley? The Tong family now only has this useless descendant left."
Yin Ping was stunned. How could this be?
The Medicine Valley, as a neutral force, had never participated in the power struggles of Europa.
Because they dedicated themselves to healing the sick and saving the dying, they were always highly respected by the people of Europa. The Medicine Valley had been in seclusion for many years, and everyone thought they were diligently studying medical arts. But seeing Tong Yan's current state, it seemed there was another story?
Chen Fan recalled Tong Yan's indignation when she mentioned the Divine Hall earlier. He frowned slightly. "Did the Medicine Valley suffer persecution from the Divine Hall?"
Tong Yan was shocked. How could he know...
Could he also be from the Divine Hall?
Tong Yan immediately took several cautious steps back. "Who are you people?!"
With her reaction, how could Chen Fan and Yin Ping not understand?
Chen Fan sneered. It seemed the Divine Hall's insidious influence had already extended to many families they were unaware of.
"Miss Tong, rest assured, we have no connection to the Divine Hall."
Yin Ping immediately introduced himself.
The reputation of the Dark Fox was no less than that of the Divine Hall in Europa.
Furthermore, everyone knew that the two factions were at odds. Tong Yan's suspicious gaze swept between the two men. Only when she confirmed they had no ill intentions towards her did she let out a sigh of relief.
Yin Ping pointed to the private room behind them. "Miss Tong, would you be willing to tell us more about the Medicine Valley?"
"If there is anything our Dark Fox can help with, we are happy to oblige."
Tong Yan pursed her lips, then finally turned and walked in with them.
In fact, there were no dramatic twists and turns.
It was simply how the Divine Hall set a trap for the Medicine Valley, causing a group of patients to die mysteriously, thus tarnishing the Medicine Valley's reputation and severely weakening it.
After that, there were several more attempts on the lives of some elders of the Medicine Valley, leading to accidents during their refining process and their sudden deaths.
The Medicine Valley, which had flourished for a hundred years in Europa, quickly declined and became desolate in just one year.
Now, only she was left as the sole descendant of the Tong family.
Before her father died, his only request to Tong Yan was to leave Europa.
Tong Yan had sold everything in the Medicine Valley. This Gu Ling Pill was the last item. She had planned to leave Europa with the money after today's auction.
Chen Fan and Yin Ping's hearts grew heavy after hearing her story.
Had the Divine Hall truly become so depraved—
Chen Fan looked at Tong Yan. "Would you feel unreconciled by leaving like this?"
A flash of hatred crossed Tong Yan's cold, clear face. "I wish I could personally kill the Pope, devour his bones and drink his blood!"
"But..."
Tong Yan shook her head. "I cannot disregard my own safety for revenge and let the Tong family's lineage end."
Chen Fan tapped his fingertips on the table. "Then stay."
"And witness firsthand how the Divine Hall is destroyed."
Tong Yan blinked, not understanding. Just as she was about to ask, the curtain in front of them was slowly pulled open—
The auction had begun!
All the curtains were removed at this moment, and everyone in the private rooms on the second floor could see each other. Chen Fan gave a cursory glance and then his gaze suddenly froze.
He chuckled. It seemed there were a few old friends.
Not only Sheng Qi, who was sitting opposite them, but also Zhou Lu, who was in the next compartment.
Chen Fan chuckled. It seemed there were indeed many good items today.
As Chen Fan's gaze fell upon them, Sheng Qi also looked at him.
And sitting beside him was none other than Ouyang Yu, whom Chen Fan had just thrown out!
There was still a bruise on his eye from the fall. Upon seeing Tong Yan sitting with Chen Fan at this moment, he gnashed his teeth with hatred.
Sheng Qi sensed his emotional fluctuation and frowned. "What's going on?"
Ouyang Yu dared not act presumptuously in front of Sheng Qi. He quickly changed his expression and said fawningly to Sheng Qi, "Venerable One, I've just inquired. This Gu Ling Pill will appear in the middle part of the auction."
"Our Ouyang family has already prepared the money. You just wait for me to buy it and present it to you!"
Sheng Qi raised an eyebrow, feeling much more pleased.
He was indeed sensible.
This Gu Ling Pill was very important to him. He was only one step away from the divine level. If he could consume this Gu Ling Pill, he would be able to achieve a breakthrough!
He had waited for this day for too long!
...
Zhou Lu, who was nearby, had clearly seen Chen Fan already. There wasn't much surprise on his face. He calmly averted his gaze and then focused on the center of the auction stage, waiting for the host to appear.
The venue paused for a minute. With the sound of gongs and drums, the auction officially began.
A voluptuous woman, full of charm, walked onto the stage from the side.
Such a sexy beauty made every man present's eyes gleam.