"How about you help me guide Green Scale in cultivating her Jade Serpent Three-Flower Pupils?"
Xiao Li suddenly remembered that Green Savage came for the Jade Serpent Three-Flower Pupils, so she must know something beneficial for its cultivation.
Green Scale's Jade Serpent Three-Flower Pupils are a powerful method, and if cultivated well, they can greatly enhance her strength.
In the original story, Green Scale was taken to the Heavenly Serpent Mansion to cultivate her Jade Serpent Three-Flower Pupils to mastery.
But Xiao Li couldn't send her to the Heavenly Serpent Mansion now.
However, he also didn't know how to cultivate the Jade Serpent Three-Flower Pupils, so Green Savage became the best teacher to guide Green Scale in her cultivation.
"You captured me and now you want me to teach her how to cultivate. Is this your way of mocking me?" Green Savage seemed a bit unwilling.
"Don't say that. If you're willing to help me guide Green Scale, you'll also benefit. I have a Low-Tier Earth-grade cultivation technique here, the Heavenly Serpent Art, which should be suitable for your cultivation." Xiao Li generously took out the reward he had originally obtained from Green Savage.
This cultivation technique was clearly prepared for Green Savage.
The Heavenly Serpent Art was not suitable for Xiao Li himself.
But for Green Savage, it was practically tailor-made.
"Heavenly Serpent Art?"
A hint of surprise appeared in Green Savage's eyes. She didn't expect Xiao Li to be so good to her.
"Alright, I agree."
Since she couldn't escape anyway, she might as well accept reality.
Moreover, Green Savage had always held great expectations for the Jade Serpent Three-Flower Pupils and wanted to witness it firsthand.
Now having this opportunity to personally guide the Jade Serpent Three-Flower Pupils was rare.
Xiao Li showed a relieved smile: "Then I'll trouble you."
"Green Scale, you will cultivate with her. Strive to become stronger so you can help me, understand?"
Green Scale nodded heavily: "Mm-hm, I will definitely cultivate diligently and strive to help Young Master Xiao Li as soon as possible."
Being able to help Xiao Li was also a goal for her.
Afterward, Xiao Li also gave Green Scale the "Low-Tier Earth-grade cultivation technique: Jade Serpent Three-Flower Art" and the "Low-Tier Earth-grade Dou Skill: Jade Serpent Heavenly Silkworm Hand" that he had obtained last time, asking Green Savage to teach her both.
This set of cultivation techniques and Dou Skills was also suitable for Green Scale, although at her current stage of just beginning to cultivate, she didn't yet meet the conditions to cultivate these two techniques.
But she could get an early feel for them, making it easier for her to master them quickly.
Thus, Green Savage stayed and began guiding Green Scale's cultivation.
Meanwhile, Xiao Li began his main business in Jia Ma Imperial Capital.
There were two women in Jia Ma Imperial Capital that Xiao Li cared about: one was Yun Yun, and the other was Consort Ya.
Both of them were currently in Jia Ma Imperial Capital.
Xiao Li thought for a moment and decided to go to the nearest Miter Auction House to find Consort Ya first.
When they parted ways in Wutan City, Xiao Li had said that he would definitely come to the Imperial Capital to find her.
Now, he naturally had to fulfill his promise... Miter Auction House Headquarters.
As the largest commercial family in the Jia Ma Empire, the Mittel Family's auction houses were spread across all major cities of the Jia Ma Empire.
And the auction house headquarters located in the Imperial Capital was even more grand and magnificent, unmistakably showcasing the Mittel Family's immense financial power.
Every day, the Miter Auction House Headquarters welcomed an astonishing flow of customers, ensuring that every auction was fully seated.
And responsible for maintaining the daily operations of the auction house was none other than Consort Ya, who had finished her training in Wutan City and returned to the headquarters!
Because she had met a Fifth-Grade Alchemist in Wutan City, the Mittel Family made an exception and transferred Consort Ya back to the headquarters early to participate in the management of the headquarters' auctions.
And Consort Ya, relying on her intelligence and ability, rose from a regular auctioneer at the headquarters to the chief auctioneer within half a year.
Strength was also very important.
After all, the auctioneers at the headquarters were basically members of the Mittel Family, so Consort Ya's status didn't give her much of an advantage.
"Miss, the three consecutive auctions for tonight are ready. Which one would you like to preside over?" A maid approached Consort Ya with the auction schedule and asked.
Consort Ya was now the chief auctioneer and only needed to preside over one auction each day.
And she only presided over the higher-level auctions; ordinary auctions weren't worth her personal appearance.
"Let me see... the second one," Consort Ya said.
"Alright, I'll go arrange that immediately."
No sooner had the maid left than a pale-faced young man with unsteady steps, clearly showing signs of excessive indulgence, walked in.
"Consort Ya, now that you've become the chief auctioneer, you've gotten quite arrogant, only needing to preside over one auction a day."
"Leile? Why aren't you honestly out seeking pleasure and instead come here?" Seeing the young man, Consort Ya frowned, her disdain and disgust completely undisguised.
Leile didn't mind her disdain. His gaze swept over Consort Ya as he said, "Of course, I've come to tell you some bad news."
"Half a year ago, you boasted about knowing a Fifth-Grade Alchemist, which is why the Great Elder allowed you to return to the headquarters early to take over the auctions."
"But in the past six months, the Alchemist Lord behind you has not appeared once, and no new Fifth-Grade Alchemist has emerged in our Jia Ma Empire."
"We can't help but suspect that what you said back then was false, and that there isn't actually any Fifth-Grade Alchemist behind you. My grandfather has formally raised his doubts to the Great Elder."
"If you cannot provide strong evidence to prove that the Fifth-Grade Alchemist exists and has a close relationship with you, then your position as chief auctioneer will be stripped away."
"Furthermore, the family will severely punish you for lying and fabricating, reassigning you to another branch." Leile said with a smug and sinister expression.
Consort Ya's expression changed slightly.
This was actually not the first time the family had raised doubts.
Consort Ya bringing back a fifth-grade pill was indeed very convincing at the time.
But in the past six months, she had no other news to solidify the existence of the Fifth-Grade Alchemist behind her.
This led to many people in the family expressing doubts.
After all, a Fifth-Grade Alchemist who couldn't generate value for their Mittel Family made little difference whether they existed or not.
Not to mention, Consort Ya couldn't even prove that the Fifth-Grade Alchemist was real.
The Great Elder had also asked her several times for information about that Fifth-Grade Alchemist, but Consort Ya always managed to muddle through.
It wasn't that it was false; it was just that Xiao Li wasn't present now, and even if she revealed Xiao Li's true identity, Xiao Li couldn't appear in person to prove it.
Moreover, doing so would bring trouble to Xiao Li.
She didn't want to create trouble for Xiao Li.
Seeing the grave expression on Consort Ya's face, Leile's smile grew even more triumphant,
"But there's not no way to solve it. As long as you're willing to become my woman, my grandfather can support you, and that way, your position in the auction house will naturally be unshakeable."
As he spoke, he reached out his lecherous hand, intending to touch Consort Ya.
Just then, a large hand grabbed his wrist, and with a gentle force, pushed him away.
"My woman, you're not allowed to touch her."