Ya Fei

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Ya Fei (雅妃)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Mittel Auction House; Mittel Family
Occupation/Role	Auctioneer; manager of the Mittel Auction House
First Appearance	Chapter 8

Background / History

Ya Fei served as an auctioneer at the Mittel Auction House in Wu Tan City. Her skill at reading a room and leveraging her beauty made her exceptionally effective at driving bids; Yun Shu's Deer Horn sold for 580,000 Gold Coins under her auctioneering. After the auction, she saw through Yun Shu's disguise and discovered his true age. 8

Though she wished to become an alchemist, Ya Fei lacked notable cultivation talent. She nevertheless recognized Yun Shu's potential after he revealed himself as a First-Rank Alchemist, accepted his offer of the Lion's Roar sound-wave Dou Technique for the auction house, and helped arrange his meeting with Xiao Zhan. 19

Over the following half-year, Ya Fei supported Yun Shu's work at the Mittel Auction House and mediated when the Gale and Oba Family leaders attempted to recruit him. 22 Her trust in him gradually became personal dependence, and their relationship developed into an intimate partnership. 23 31

When Yun Shu needed funds for a lottery draw, Ya Fei mobilized 300,000 Gold Coins for him without hesitation. She then personally took six fourth- and fifth-rank pills to the Imperial Capital, insisting on handling the auction so she could secure the best price. 32 At the Mittel headquarters, she auctioned the pills for 6.5 million Gold Coins and asserted her independence from the Mittel Family's control. 33

Later, Yun Shu enlisted Hai Bo Dong to support Ya Fei's bid to become the Mittel Family's Clan Leader. Ya Fei worked with Yun Shu to obtain ingredients for the Rejuvenating Spirit Purple Pill and prepare for his departure. 87 She remained his trusted partner during his activities in the Imperial Capital and supported his plan to leave the Gama Empire. 88 104

Appearance

Ya Fei is portrayed as a seductive, enchanting beauty whose expressions and presence strongly affect the men attending her auctions. 8

• Her charm and smile help create bidding frenzies at auctions. 8 33
• She is described as having a pretty face that flushes when Yun Shu openly calls her his wife. 32
• She changes clothes to please Yun Shu before hosting an auction. 31

Personality

Ya Fei is observant, playful, and commercially shrewd. She quickly recognized Yun Shu's concealed identity and uses her allure deliberately to control an auction's atmosphere. 8

She is ambitious and unwilling to remain merely decorative or dependent on others. Although she supports Yun Shu deeply, she insists on contributing directly—most notably by personally traveling to auction his high-rank pills and by asserting authority within the Mittel Family. 19 32 33

Her affection for Yun Shu is paired with notable trust. She provides him with substantial funds, worries when he reacts strongly to the lottery result, and supports his decisions even when they involve leaving the empire. 23 32 104

Skills

Auctioneering and Negotiation

Ya Fei is an accomplished auctioneer capable of heightening competition and maximizing sale prices.

• Auctioned Yun Shu's Deer Horn for 580,000 Gold Coins. 8
• Marketed six high-rank pills in the Imperial Capital for 6.5 million Gold Coins. 33
• Her presentation was credited with pushing bidders into a frenzy; the Mittel Auction House waived its handling fee to cultivate ties with the pills' presumed Fifth-Rank Alchemist. 33

Business Management

Ya Fei manages resources and operations for the Mittel Auction House.

• Mobilized 300,000 Gold Coins for Yun Shu's lottery draw. 32
• Continued managing the auction house while Yun Shu prepared to join Canaan Academy. 34
• Worked to gather materials for the Rejuvenating Spirit Purple Pill. 87

Observation

Ya Fei is adept at noticing discrepancies in others' appearances and conduct.

• Saw through Yun Shu's disguise and determined his true age during their first meeting. 8
• Recognized the value of Yun Shu's alchemy and potential early in their partnership. 19

Relationships

• Yun Shu — Business partner and lover. Ya Fei assisted his alchemical ventures, entrusted him with auction-house funds, and personally auctioned his pills; he repeatedly calls her his wife. 19 23 31 32 33
• Hai Bo Dong — Potential political supporter. Yun Shu introduced him to Ya Fei and arranged for his aid in helping her become Mittel Family Clan Leader. 87
• Gu Ni — Fellow Mittel Auction House alchemist. Ya Fei chose to transport Yun Shu's high-rank pills herself rather than entrust the task to Gu Ni. 19 32
• Xiao Zhan — Business contact. Ya Fei arranged his meeting with Yun Shu to establish cooperation between Yun Shu and the Xiao Family. 19

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Wu Tan City auction — Meets Yun Shu after auctioning his Deer Horn and exposes his disguised age. 8
• Xiao Family cooperation — Supports Yun Shu's proposal to cooperate with Xiao Zhan and the Xiao Family. 19
• Mittel Auction House partnership — Hosts and supports Yun Shu while he improves as an alchemist; protects his interests against rival clan recruitment efforts. 22
• Imperial Capital pill auction — Takes Yun Shu's high-rank pills to the Mittel headquarters, auctions them for 6.5 million Gold Coins, and demonstrates greater independence from her family. 32 33
• Mittel Family succession effort — Receives Hai Bo Dong's prospective support in her path toward becoming Clan Leader. 87