Feigning Cordiality

Qian Renxue had been discussing work with Pietro in the City Lord's Mansion earlier. After perfunctorily asking a few questions, she began inquiring about Ye Wen's background.

After all, compared to investigating it herself, the ready-made source of information before her was clearly much more convenient.

Afterward, however, Pietro felt somewhat lost, unsure whether he had buttered up the right person or kicked an iron plate.

But Pietro soon put the matter out of his mind. Ye Wen's apothecary business might have been doing well, but compared with the Pi Family, which had been established for over a century, it was ultimately much smaller. Losing a little money to please the Crown Prince was nothing much.

Still, Pietro's knowledge of Ye Wen was rather limited. He only knew a few stories about how Ye Wen had made a name for himself after becoming a soul master and Huo Yu'er's fiancé.

Yet even that small amount of information was enough to earn Qian Renxue's appreciation.

"At such a young age, he dares to act and take responsibility. Though capable, he does not flaunt his strength, instead devoting himself to research that benefits the common people. This boy is destined for greatness." That had been Qian Renxue's assessment of Ye Wen.

Pietro, standing nearby, nodded in deep agreement. After all, what great family did not have a few troublesome wastrels?

Though they were always taught to keep a low profile and conceal their talents, hot-blooded youngsters inevitably brought Pietro all kinds of trouble. Pietro thought to himself that he wanted a clever junior like this to inherit the family business too!

Meanwhile, without realizing it, Ye Wen had actually been brought by Qian Renxue to the local Soul Fighting Arena.

Looking at the structure before him, whose style bore an obvious resemblance