Buying Clothes

After a brief silence, eager gazes turned toward the two women.

"Tut, tut, what a combination—one pure and one seductive. Whoever marries either one of them will be blessed. If he marries them both, he'll be living the dream." A wave of cheers immediately erupted from the surrounding crowd.

"Hehe, that seductive woman is the Mite'er Family's famous auctioneer. Rumor has it she can turn stone into gold, auctioning off worthless junk as premium goods. That pure-looking young lady is even more incredible—she's the chief disciple of the Pill King, Gu He. Her status and background are terrifying. Forget marrying them both; if you can win the heart of even one of them, you can cultivate in peace for the rest of your life without having to work yourself to the bone." There were no shortage of well-informed people in the crowd, and they recognized the two women as soon as they saw their faces.

Upon hearing this, many gazes in the crowd immediately became more restrained. Though the two women appeared harmless, who knew whether powerful protectors were lurking in the shadows? If someone's stare was deemed too presumptuous and he was killed for it, there would be nowhere to seek justice.

The crowd voluntarily parted to make a passage for the two women. It was Xiao Yi Xian's first time being watched by so many people, and she was a little frightened. She clung tightly to Ya Fei's arm, her timid and delicate appearance stirring everyone's protective instincts.

"Lady Xiao Yi Xian, we mean no harm. You two are like celestial maidens descended into the mortal world, and we simply couldn't help taking a few extra looks. Please forgive any offense."

"Yeah! Lady Xiao Yi Xian, we mean no harm."

"That's right. Whoever wants to harm Lady Xiao Yi Xian, I'll be the first to take him down."

"Lady Xiao Yi Xian, I love you." The moment he finished speaking, the man was immediately knocked flat by the people beside him.

Xiao Yi Xian was somewhat frightened by their enthusiasm. She hid behind Ya Fei and repeatedly said, "Thank you, thank you, everyone."

Ya Fei had seen far grander scenes than this. Besides, with the Pill King at her side, she naturally felt much more confident.

She raised her voice and said, "Thank you all for your concern for little sister Xiao Yi Xian. However, such a noisy situation will undoubtedly disrupt the order nearby. With so many people gathered here, those farther away will become curious when they see it and gather as well. The crowd will only grow larger, and then it will be even harder to control. Please restrain yourselves for now, keep your concern for little sister Xiao Yi Xian in your hearts, and disperse in an orderly manner so this place can return to normal."

Ya Fei's words were reasonable and well-founded. Though a few people in the crowd were reluctant and muttered under their breaths, most of them still dispersed voluntarily.

Xiao Yi Xian looked at Ya Fei with admiration. "Sister Ya Fei, you're amazing. You made the crowd disperse with just a few words."

"Part of it was because of what I said, but more importantly, it was because of our backgrounds. Otherwise, very few people would have listened to me." Although she had driven away the crowd, Ya Fei did not become complacent. Instead, she rationally explained the situation to Xiao Yi Xian.

Gu He praised, "Having both such ability and such a mind is already very impressive."

With that, he took the lead toward the much thinner crowd ahead. As he walked in front, he always managed to part the crowd without drawing attention, allowing the two women behind him to pass through.

After they passed through that densely packed section of the crowd, there were far fewer people inside.

Xiao Yi Xian patted her chest and sighed. "There were so many people."

"After all, this is the commercial center of the Imperial Capital. Money always attracts countless people pursuing profit, but it's much better once you get inside," Ya Fei explained.

"Let's go!" Once the crowd thinned out, Xiao Yi Xian relaxed. She pulled Ya Fei forward, eager to see the beautiful clothes sooner.

Once they entered, Gu He felt there was no danger and let them walk ahead.

They entered a clothing store. Faced with the wide variety of garments inside, Xiao Yi Xian was dazzled. Ya Fei helped her choose several outfits suited to her temperament and had her try them on.

The store sold clothing for both men and women, with the two sections separated. Men's clothing was on the left, women's clothing on the right, and the fitting rooms were placed at opposite ends of the store. There was no strange rule forbidding men from entering; several men were already inside, so Gu He did not stand out among them.

Xiao Yi Xian soon emerged after changing. Ya Fei had chosen a pale purple long dress for her. Combined with Xiao Yi Xian's gentle temperament, it gave her an approachable yet noble air.

"How is it? Does it look good?" Since Gu He needed to conceal his identity, Xiao Yi Xian did not call him Master. She simply spun around before him in the long dress and asked.

Her turn was like that of a spirit dancing in the wind, leaving the other men staring in a daze as they shot jealous looks at Gu He.

"It looks very good. Let's buy this one," Gu He said calmly, paying no attention to the stares of those men with excessive hormones.

"Mm, okay!" Xiao Yi Xian nodded excitedly, then picked up another outfit and returned to the fitting room to try it on.

Gu He said to Ya Fei, who was standing nearby, "Why don't you pick out a few as well? The clothes in this shop seem to be of decent quality."

"I often stay in the Imperial Capital. I've bought clothes not just from this shop, but from many others as well. The styles here are from the previous collection. I already bought the few outfits from that collection that I liked, so there's nothing I want now," Ya Fei explained.

The corner of Gu He's eye twitched. Sorry. Underestimating a woman's desire to shop was my mistake. He mocked himself inwardly.

Seeing Gu He's expression, Ya Fei chuckled. "Why do you think the Pill King thought I was standing here?"

Though Ya Fei had seized control of the rhythm of the conversation, Gu He remained unflustered. Leaning against a load-bearing pillar, he said calmly, "I thought my presence was making you hold back."

Ya Fei smiled without confirming or denying it, then asked when Xiao Yi Xian would return to the Imperial Capital.

"At most, within a year, I'll be leaving for a trip. I don't know how long I'll be gone. When the time comes, I'll send Xiao Yi Xian to the Imperial Capital, and I'll have to trouble your Mite'er Family to look after her." Gu He looked directly at Ya Fei as he spoke seriously.

Under Gu He's gaze, Ya Fei found the pressure a little hard to bear. She shifted her eyes away toward the men's clothing beside them and said, "All right. I'll relay it to the Great Elder."

Gu He withdrew his gaze and continued discussing the matter that concerned the Mite'er Family. "In three months, notify the Imperial Family again. Have the Mu Family go to Qingshan Town to collect the pills. By then, I should have finished refining them."

Ya Fei nodded. At that moment, Xiao Yi Xian finally finished changing and was walking toward them. Ya Fei secretly let out a sigh of relief, but Gu He easily heard it with his realm as a Dou Emperor and cultivation as a Dou Wang.

Gu He felt somewhat gloomy. Am I really that scary? Why was she so nervous?

Xiao Yi Xian had now changed into a blue-green gauze blouse, paired with a pale blue sheer mist veil. On her, it made her skin seem like congealed cream and her presence as fragrant as orchids; with slender steps and a delicate waist, she was breathtakingly graceful.

Before Xiao Yi Xian could approach, Gu He said, "This outfit is beautiful too, but it would be even more perfect with a few accessories."

"Really? Master, do you know how to choose accessories? I'm not very familiar with those things," Xiao Yi Xian said somewhat embarrassedly.

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