Walking on the bluestone streets of Wutan City, the Xiao Family mansion behind him gradually faded into the distance, and the clamor at the entrance became a blurry background noise.
Xuan Jin's mind was on the tuoshe ancient emperor's jade in his storage ring.
If this item remained in his hands, it would sooner or later attract the attention of the Soul Hall, and even people from the ancient clans would come looking for it.
After all, Xiao Xun'er's purpose in coming to the Xiao Family was this ancient jade.
The best way to deal with it was to sell it to the ancient clans.
After all, to open the ancient emperor's Immortal Cave, eight tuoshe ancient emperor's jade were needed.
Xuan Jin's thoughts raced, planning every step that followed.
"Young Master Xuan seems to have something on his mind?"
A fragrant breeze, accompanied by a soft, sweet voice, sounded in his ear.
Ya Fei had, at some unknown point, started walking beside him, her charming eyes observing him with a hint of curiosity.
Xuan Jin snapped out of his thoughts and turned his head to glance at her.
This woman was as sharp as a snake, a beautiful serpent.
"It's nothing," Xuan Jin replied casually.
Ya Fei, however, didn't mind. She moved her lotus-like steps, walked in front of Xuan Jin, and slightly turned her body, blocking his path.
Today, she was wearing a tight-fitting, wine-red qipao, which completely enveloped her already exquisite figure, yet revealed captivating curves at every turn.
"Young Master Xuan, regarding today's events, thank you for creating such a buzz for our Mittel Auction House."
Ya Fei bowed gracefully to Xuan Jin, her voice carrying a hint of sincerity.
"Now, the entire Wutan City knows that Young Master Xuan has an extraordinary relationship with our Mittel Auction House, and Ya Fei has gained some Face in the Imperial Capital as well."
Xuan Jin remained noncommittal.
Seeing his silence, Ya Fei moved half a step closer, her breath like orchids.
"It's still early before dark, and Tianxiang Tower must be very noisy."
"I wonder, Young Master Xuan, if you would honor Ya Fei with your presence at her residence for a short while?"
After she finished speaking, her watery eyes looked at Xuan Jin, with three parts probing and seven parts anticipation.
Xuan Jin looked at her, finding it somewhat amusing.
This woman, indeed, constantly calculated gains and losses, but it couldn't be helped. After all, Ya Fei's Cultivation talent was indeed not good, but in business, she possessed an extremely strong talent.
However, Xuan Jin was indeed very interested in this incredibly charming woman from the novel in his previous life.
Thinking of this, Xuan Jin was somewhat curious whether Nalan Yanran in this world was truly the pink-haired girl from the manga.
"Alright," Xuan Jin agreed readily.
A captivating smile instantly bloomed on Ya Fei's Face, as if all the flowers in the courtyard had opened at that moment.
"Young Master Xuan, please come this way."
She secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then turned to lead the way, her waist swaying with her lotus-like steps, much like a swaying willow.
Ya Fei knew that a honeytrap might not be very effective on the man before her, but what she wanted to bet on today was not just her beauty.
Otherwise... returning to the Imperial Capital, she would only become a sacrifice for a Family marriage alliance... Ya Fei's residence was not a luxurious mansion, but a very elegant independent small courtyard.
The courtyard was filled with exotic flowers and rare plants, and a winding pebble path led to a two-story building.
"Young Master Xuan, please sit. Ya Fei will go make tea for you."
Ya Fei led Xuan Jin to the reception room on the first floor, then turned and went into the inner room.
Xuan Jin looked around. The furnishings here were simple yet tasteful, and the air was filled with a faint, unique scent, a mixture of floral fragrance and a woman's body scent.
A moment later, Ya Fei came out holding a tray.
She offered Xuan Jin fragrant tea and placed several delicate pastries, every movement like a well-trained maid, respectful yet not lacking in closeness.
Xuan Jin picked up the teacup but didn't drink.
He looked at the busy woman in front of him and spoke.
"That's enough, Miss Ya Fei."
"There are no outsiders here, no need to be like this."
Xuan Jin's voice was calm, but it made Ya Fei's movements suddenly halt.
Ya Fei looked up, and the perfect professional smile on her Face showed a hint of stiffness, but it quickly returned to normal.
She put down the tray and sat in the seat opposite Xuan Jin, her hands clasped on her lap, her posture dignified.
"Young Master Xuan is making fun of me."
"Tell me, what is your purpose?" Xuan Jin cut straight to the chase.
Ya Fei took a deep breath, her fingers on her lap tightening slightly.
She knew that in front of such a person, any beating around the bush was superfluous.
"Young Master Xuan, Ya Fei wants... to ask you for a Medicinal Pill."
"Oh?" Xuan Jin raised an eyebrow, "What Medicinal Pill?"
Ya Fei's lips moved, as if making a difficult decision. Finally, she spoke.
"A Medicinal Pill... that can improve Cultivation talent!"
After saying this, her entire Aura seemed to be drained, and she looked at Xuan Jin nervously, awaiting his judgment.
The room fell into a brief silence.
Xuan Jin did not answer immediately.
A Medicinal Pill to improve Cultivation talent?
It wasn't that there weren't any, but each one would be priceless for Ya Fei.
For example, the Barrier-Breaking Heaven-Reaching Pill, a high-grade seventh-tier Medicinal Pill.
During its refinement, it would even attract Pill Thunder.
However, for Ya Fei, a high-grade sixth-tier Telepathic Meridian-Opening Pill would be enough.
Xuan Jin looked at the woman in front of him. She was extremely beautiful and astute, yet due to the constraints of her Cultivation talent, she could only use all her cunning to climb up in a small place like Wutan City.
Her future, most likely, would be just as she feared: becoming a sacrifice for a Family marriage alliance, marrying a man she didn't like, and living out her remaining days.
Xuan Jin suddenly sighed.
Facing this character whom he quite liked in the novel of his previous life, he ultimately couldn't be completely cold-hearted.
"Steward Ya Fei."
A mysterious smile appeared on Xuan Jin's Face.
"You also know that I don't do charity."
Hearing this, Ya Fei's heart didn't sink; instead, it lit up.
Not doing charity meant there was room for negotiation!
She immediately sat up straight, "Ya Fei understands! As long as Young Master Xuan is willing to act, Ya Fei is willing to pay any price!"
Her tone carried a resolute determination, like someone burning their bridges.
"Any price?" Xuan Jin repeated, the smile on his Face growing wider, "Can you afford that price?"
"Ya Fei..." Ya Fei was momentarily speechless.
She didn't know what the other party would ask for.
Money?
Although the Mittel Family was wealthy, what she could mobilize was merely a drop in the ocean.
Beauty?
She was confident in her appearance, but she could feel that the man in front of her wasn't very interested in her body.
"Young Master Xuan, Ya Fei... is willing to offer everything I have."
Xuan Jin looked at the woman in front of him. Her eyes were misty, her expression resolute, like a gambler pushing all her chips onto the table.
He shook his head, extended a finger, and gently pressed it against Ya Fei's smooth forehead, pushing her slightly leaning body back.