Mittel Ya Fei

"It's like this: different regions produce different prices. We can auction off items that Huaxia doesn't have here. Don't you think we could make a fortune that way..." The moment the subject turned to earning Myriad Realms Coins, Ye Qiu became animated. He pulled Wang Yi over to sit down and launched into an endless explanation.

Wang Yi, who had not thought much of it at first, suddenly realized the potential. This truly was an excellent opportunity to make a fortune. Take the last assembly, for example. When those various factions came to Green Mountain Town and saw the bicycles, every one of them had stared wide-eyed. Some had bought armfuls of them before leaving. At the time, bicycles sold for five Gold Coins each. Yet Ye Qiu's purchase cost from the mall, converted into Gold Coins, was only one coin. Even after selling them back to the system at half price, Ye Qiu still earned one and a half coins.

"Marquis, this is indeed a good idea, but it will need to be handled properly." His eyes shifting, Wang Yi spoke to Ye Qiu.

"Mm, tell me your suggestions." Ye Qiu was full of anticipation for the opinion of this former CEO.

"This subordinate believes: first, the items being auctioned must be things that do not exist on the continent, or are exceedingly rare. However, their value cannot be too high, lest they attract powerful experts beyond our ability to deal with."

"Mm." That made sense.

"Second, we must publicize it beforehand to attract the major factions of the Gama Empire, and even some foreign forces."

"Mm, not bad." Publicity was very important. Otherwise, if no one came, what the hell would they auction?

"Third, in case the first possibility unfortunately comes to pass and an expert truly arrives who exceeds our capabilities, we should find ourselves a backer—borrow a tiger's might to scare off others."

"Mm? What do you mean?" He could buy powerful experts from the mall, but ninety million Myriad Realms Coins would not buy any peak-level expert, and he still needed the money to purchase stock.

"There is no need for an actual expert to appear. We only need to give the goods we are selling an origin—an origin that no one would be willing to offend lightly." Wang Yi gave a sly grin.

"Oh!" Hearing that, Ye Qiu understood. They would give these auction items a fictional seller who could not be offended. "You brat, you're really too wicked!" he said, pointing at him with a laugh.

"You flatter me, Marquis. You flatter me!" It sounded like the finest praise he could receive.

"Then I'll leave it to you." With a broad wave of his hand, Ye Qiu went right back to being a hands-off boss.

"Ah!"

"What are you yelling for? Do you expect me to get up there and conduct the auction?" Ye Qiu said with a curl of his lip. There was no way he was doing that sort of thing himself.

"Marquis, it is not that this subordinate wishes to shirk responsibility. It is simply that I do not know much about auctions either. As for the merchant associations that came from the empire, I have already contacted them. They are all skilled in trade, but when it comes to auctions, they are laymen as well."

"You mean I have to transfer an auctioneer over from the homeland?" Hearing Wang Yi's words, Ye Qiu raised a brow. Damn it, he would have to spend money to buy another person.

"No, no. If we transfer someone from the homeland again, even the Marquis may find it somewhat troublesome. This subordinate means that we might as well hire an auctioneer directly from the Gama Empire to preside over this auction," Wang Yi said, shaking his head.

"Directly from the Gama Empire? Oh! Right, how could I forget her! Wang Yi, take my calling card and send someone to Wu Tan City to invite Ya Fei of the Mittel Auction House there to Green Mountain City. Ask her to preside over the auction." A name suddenly flashed through Ye Qiu's mind. He sprang to his feet and spoke to Wang Yi.

"Mittel Ya Fei?" Wang Yi repeated the name. It seemed familiar somehow. But where had he heard it?

"This Mittel Ya Fei is an expert at auctions. I hear she is exquisitely charming, and countless people have spent fortunes at her auctions because of it."

"It's her!" As Ye Qiu continued introducing Ya Fei, Wang Yi finally remembered where he had heard the name. "Marquis, there is no need to go looking for Mittel Ya Fei in Wu Tan City. She is in Green Mountain City right now," Wang Yi said with a smile after realizing it.

"Oh? What happened? I remember she was supposed to be the Mittel representative in Wu Tan City, wasn't she?" Had his arrival caused another butterfly effect?

"Yes, she was indeed in Wu Tan City before. But Marquis, have you forgotten? This subordinate previously mentioned that the Mittel Family had sent people to our Green Mountain City to establish an auction house and conduct business. I heard that this Mittel Ya Fei was specifically transferred from Wu Tan City by the Mittel Family," Wang Yi explained.

"Oh, so that was it." Ye Qiu understood the connections as soon as he thought it over. Green Mountain City was the capital where the Huaxia Empire had stationed itself in Gama. The items that had appeared last time—bicycles, Bosi Qu Snake Galls, air conditioners, streetlights, electric fans, and the like—had allowed the Mittel Family to see a business opportunity. That was why they had specifically sent the highly sociable Mittel Ya Fei to Green Mountain City. Heh, they truly deserved to be called a merchant family. They really had a knack for business. Every last one of them was crafty.

"Good. Then send someone to ask Mittel Ya Fei to help prepare the auction. However, the auction house cannot be held at the Mittel Auction House. It has to be on our own territory, and that woman must not be allowed to learn the seller's information. Otherwise, it could become troublesome. Understood?" Ye Qiu instructed.

"This subordinate understands. We will only ask her for advice on preparing the auction and have her serve as the auctioneer. She will not be permitted to interfere in anything else," Wang Yi promised.

"Mm." Ye Qiu nodded in satisfaction. He was quite assured when Wang Yi handled matters.

At the Mittel Auction House in Green Mountain City, a red-dressed woman with a full, alluring figure looked at Wang Yi in surprise. "Lord Wang Yi wishes for Ya Fei to preside over this auction?" Even her voice was enough to make one's bones go soft.

This was Wang Yi's first time meeting Ya Fei. He had only heard before that the Mittel Family had sent someone like her here, but he had never expected her to be so dazzlingly beautiful, so naturally seductive. Even he felt somewhat tempted. "That is correct. The Pingyang Marquis's Coming of Age Ceremony will be held soon. The Marquis intends to keep it simple, but how could we subordinates possibly allow that? Therefore, we wish to hold an auction in the Marquis's name, as an advance celebration for him," Wang Yi said, finding an excuse.

"A Coming of Age Ceremony? Forgive Ya Fei's boldness, but may I ask the Pingyang Marquis's age?" Ya Fei asked. Could the Pingyang Marquis truly be as young as the rumors claimed?

"The Marquis is fifteen this year and will turn sixteen in about a month," Wang Yi said with a smile. In truth, he did intend to hold a grand Coming of Age Ceremony for Ye Qiu when the time came.

"I never expected the Marquis to be so young. He truly is a young man of great promise!" Ya Fei praised. One small hand covered her cherry lips as she chuckled softly, her charm simply boundless.

Wang Yi was nearly bewitched by her. Fortunately, he had once been a major CEO in the city—handsome, wealthy, and no stranger to beautiful women. He had seen enough to keep himself composed. Otherwise, he truly would not have been able to withstand this girl's temptation.

"Of course. The Marquis is the pride of the empire!" Wang Yi accepted the woman's praise of Ye Qiu without hesitation.

"Then may I ask for the information on the auction items?" Ya Fei asked. The other party was the deputy envoy stationed in Gama by the Huaxia Empire. Even her own Clan Leader would have to treat him courteously. Since he had invited her to preside over an auction, why would she not take the favor?

"Since Miss Ya Fei has agreed, please first assist us in preparing the necessary arrangements. I will have someone deliver the auction list tomorrow. Consider this Duke as owing Miss Ya Fei a favor," Wang Yi said.

"In that case, Ya Fei thanks Lord Carefree Duke!" Hearing the man's promise, Ya Fei revealed a sincere smile.

"Then this Duke will take his leave first. I still need to attend to the Marquis's distinguished guests from the homeland. Farewell!" Without waiting for Ya Fei's response, he turned and departed.

"The Pingyang Marquis's... distinguished guests? An auction?" Watching Wang Yi's departing figure, Ya Fei stroked her chin and paced back and forth several times. Then she suddenly raised her head and quickly said to the maid beside her, "Immediately send word to the family. The Pingyang Marquis of the Huaxia Empire has returned to Green Mountain City. It seems he has also brought friends from Huaxia with him, and he is about to hold an auction."

"Heh heh, last time, a single Devil Fruit greatly increased the royal family's strength and deepened its conflict with the Yun Lan Sect. So what are you planning to do this time... Pingyang Marquis!" Ya Fei murmured as she looked up at the azure sky.