Chapter 82

After chatting with Xiao Zhan and the others for a while again, Ya Fei decided to take her leave. Xiao Yan, who had been silent all along, now showed the hospitality of a host. Under Xiao Zhan’s satisfied gaze, he escorted Ya Fei out of the family compound.

Walking out of the family gate, Xiao Yan still had no intention of returning. With his hands clasped behind his head, he closely followed Ya Fei, his eyes half-closed, seemingly lost in thought.

Walking alongside Xiao Yan, Ya Fei felt a bit nervous. Her delicate hands, tightly clenched, were drenched in sweat. Her memory was exceptionally good, and during the auction, she had once accidentally seen the hands of the mysterious black-robed alchemist. They were as fair and vibrant as a young man’s, and on those fair hands, there was a black ring identical to Xiao Yan’s. With this coincidence, thinking about why the mysterious alchemist favored the Xiao family so much, some mysteries seemed to be about to be revealed.

Biting her lower lip lightly, Ya Fei sneakily glanced at the young man beside her. The young man wore a not very expensive green robe, with a tall and athletic build. His hands were clasped behind his head, giving him a somewhat lazy appearance. His handsome face, though still youthful, had a faint smile at the corners of his mouth that didn’t seem to belong to an inexperienced young man at all.

After carefully observing Xiao Yan, Ya Fei still found it hard to believe that the young man who had subdued her and Guni at the auction was just a seventeen-year-old handsome youth.

"Have you had enough?" Just as Ya Fei was smiling bitterly in helplessness, the young man beside her spoke indifferently.

Slowing her steps, Ya Fei sighed lightly, "Should I call you Old Sir or Xiao Yan little brother?"

Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow and suddenly nodded toward the side, "Come in."

Following his gaze, Ya Fei’s cheeks flushed slightly. It turned out that the place Xiao Yan was pointing to was a famous lovers' rendezvous spot in U坦城 (Utan City).

Hesitating for a moment, Ya Fei was about to weakly suggest changing the place, but Xiao Yan had already swaggered in and sat down on a stone bench under a green willow tree.

Seeing Xiao Yan’s domineering behavior, which was a stark contrast to his previous compliance in the family compound, Ya Fei could only shake her head helplessly. The transformation in his identity was too fast.

Taking a few steps forward, she slowly approached and sat down opposite Xiao Yan, her alluring, narrow eyes sparkling as they sized up the young man in front of her.

"Recognized me?" Reaching out to pluck a willow leaf and chew it, Xiao Yan asked indistinctly.

Ya Fei brushed away a strand of hair that had fallen over her forehead, her casual charm making a nearby man’s eyes widen. She pursed her red lips and smiled bitterly, "I actually wish I had made a mistake."

Hearing this, Xiao Yan’s eyes narrowed, and he bit down hard on the bitter leaf.

"Are you planning to kill me to keep me quiet?" Seeing Xiao Yan’s expression, Ya Fei asked timidly, though a hint of a smile flickered in her beautiful eyes.

"I plan to ravish you and then dispose of your body." Xiao Yan said viciously.

Hearing this somewhat crude and suggestive remark, Ya Fei’s face flushed, and she gave him a coquettish glare, "Where did a little kid learn so many bad things?"

Pouting, Xiao Yan stretched lazily. Since his identity had been recognized, he decided to be straightforward: "The black-robed man who did business with you before was indeed me."

"But the alchemist shouldn’t be you, right?" Ya Fei’s eyes twinkled as she smiled. She wasn’t a fool; she knew Xiao Yan’s strength very well. Even if he was an alchemist, due to his own limitations, he couldn’t possibly refine a Qi Gathering Powder of such a high grade.

"Women who are too smart aren’t liked by men." Glancing sideways at Ya Fei, who had guessed the truth almost entirely, Xiao Yan pouted.

"That’s just the opinion of some vulgar men." Ya Fei raised an eyebrow, her tone somewhat disdainful.

Rolling his eyes, Xiao Yan didn’t have time to argue over this trivial matter. Chewing on the bitter leaf in his mouth, he said indifferently, "You should know why I’m here. Try to keep my identity a secret; it’s for everyone’s benefit."

Licking her lips, Xiao Yan gave a deep look at the alluring beauty in front of him, "Of course, don’t think you can use this as leverage against me, or you’ll regret it."

"Do I look like a brainless bimbo?" Ya Fei innocently spread her hands.

Xiao Yan seriously stared at the pair of ample bosoms in front of Ya Fei. After a moment, he nodded, "Your chest is indeed big, but whether you have a brain or not, we’ll see in the future."

"..."

Being teased by a young man several years younger than her, Ya Fei could only shake her head with a mix of amusement and exasperation. Ignoring Xiao Yan’s dual identity for now, his handsome and youthful appearance made it hard for anyone to dislike him.

"What about our cooperation?" Ya Fei asked nervously, which was the question she most wanted to ask.

"Same as before. You refuse to provide the Cale family with medicinal materials, and I’ll pay you five Qi Gathering Powders as compensation." Shrugging, Xiao Yan’s indifferent tone made Ya Fei breathe a sigh of relief.

"Ha ha, I look forward to our cooperation." Extending her delicate hand gracefully, Ya Fei smiled brightly.

Lazily nodding, Xiao Yan shook her delicate hand but unexpectedly let go immediately, much to Ya Fei’s surprise.

Looking at the unpredictable young man in front of her, Ya Fei couldn’t help but sigh, "I really doubt you’re only seventeen. I feel like I’ve been led by the nose by you all along."

Ignoring her comment, Xiao Yan waved his hand, stood up, and walked away, saying as he went, "Let’s keep the same attitude when we meet in the future, so no one suspects anything."

Smiling, Ya Fei nodded, "If you have time, you can invite the alchemist behind you to visit the Miter Auction House. We always welcome him."

Slowing his steps, Xiao Yan touched his nose and said indistinctly, "We’ll see." He waved his hand again and walked away decisively, without any hesitation.

Standing there, watching the young man’s figure gradually disappear, Ya Fei shook her head with a bitter smile and whispered, "What a little demon. I really don’t understand how the Nalan family’s girl could break off her engagement with him. Sigh, Nalan Su will probably regret it so much that he’ll spit blood in the future."

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