The Trouble-Maker

The voice by his ear startled Gu Fang, and the original timeline of Battle Through the Heavens flashed through his mind.

That's not right. Shouldn't Ya Fei have been in Wutan City as an auctioneer at this point?

Why was she here?

Still, that seductive aura matched the description in my memories exactly. And her name was the same too. There shouldn't be any mistake—she was Ya Fei from my memories.

Just as Gu Fang reached that conclusion, the clacking of heels against the floor drew closer, accompanied by...

The undisguised, desire-filled gazes of the surrounding men as they swept over her from head to toe.

Ya Fei walked forward step by step, the red brocade robe on her body outlining every curve, while she faced the predatory stares around her.

Ya Fei swept her gaze across them with a smile on her lips.

Every man who met her eyes unconsciously swallowed and bent forward slightly.

At last, Ya Fei turned those eyes toward the guards at the entrance to the Mystic-tier area. When her gaze briefly met those of the four guards, the four burly men all straightened their backs.

Their breathing grew heavier as well.

Yet even so, they could not bear to take their eyes off the graceful figure approaching them. They merely took a small step back.

Making way for the passage leading into the Mystic-tier area.

At the same time, the woman who had previously led Gu Fang showed a trace of nervousness. She stepped back and shielded Gu Fang behind her.

Gu Fang naturally noticed the woman's deliberate action, and his soul power also caught that hint of tension.

Though he did not know why, he could guess...

If Ya Fei discovered him, it would cause some trouble for the woman before him.

Besides, Gu Fang had never planned to get acquainted with Ya Fei here, so he let the woman keep him behind her!

But Gu Fang never expected that...

Just as Ya Fei approached the entrance to the passage, she suddenly stopped. Then she turned her eyes and body slightly, looking past the female attendant at the counter.

Those peach-blossom eyes had already settled upon Gu Fang.

She asked him, "Does this young master need anything? Is there anywhere Ya Fei can be of help?"

That question was no coincidence...

When she had been in the center of the hall, Ya Fei had already noticed the situation here. Logically speaking, she was not in charge of the headquarters auction house at the moment.

She should not have involved herself in matters here.

But...

When she approached and met Gu Fang's gaze, she did not see the blazing look filled with the desire to conquer her.

Because of that, she studied Gu Fang again. While surprised by his appearance, she also sensed a distant, noble air about him!

Ya Fei was not particularly strong, but as someone the Miteer Clan had focused on training, her ability to judge people was by no means lacking.

She understood even more clearly that such nobility was not something an ordinary family or sect could easily cultivate.

Thus, she asked that question.

And since Ya Fei was the center of attention in the hall, her sudden stop and conversation caused everyone in the hall to shift their gazes toward Gu Fang.

When they saw Gu Fang, who had the fortune to speak with Ya Fei, the heat in their eyes turned into jealousy!

Ignoring the gazes gathered upon him, Gu Fang stepped sideways, took the sheet of paper from the woman before him, and handed it to Ya Fei.

"Then I'll trouble Miss Ya Fei. Three portions of each medicinal ingredient listed above!"

Ya Fei accepted the paper and lowered her head slowly with a smile. But when her eyes truly fell upon the paper, a trace of astonishment flashed through them before she quickly returned to calm.

"Young Master, please come with me!"

After saying that, Ya Fei immediately withdrew the faint smile she had shown Gu Fang and turned to the four guards. "Make way. He is my friend. I will guarantee his entry into the Mystic-tier area!"

Yet at that very moment...

A rumble of footsteps suddenly rang out. A figure rushed down from the staircase nearby, accompanied by...

A man's voice. "Ya Fei, why didn't you let me know when you returned to headquarters? I could have prepared in advance and hosted a welcoming banquet for you."

The man was about the same age as Ya Fei. His face was somewhat pale, making him look very much like someone who had indulged too excessively in pleasure.

Though he was not particularly muscular, the aura faintly emanating from his body revealed him to be someone with the strength of a Seven-star Battle Master!

Upon noticing the young man who had suddenly appeared, Ya Fei's lovely face darkened slightly. Even the seductiveness in her eyes faded by more than half.

"Ya Fei only returned this time to report on the branch's situation. I will leave after making my report.

There is no need for Young Master Lei La to concern himself."

There was no intimacy in her tone whatsoever. It even carried a hint of distance and...

Disgust!

Hearing Ya Fei's distant words, Lei La's gaze—previously roaming over her body with lust and desire—paused. A trace of gloom appeared on his face.

Then his gaze shifted directly to Ya Fei's face.

"Heh, Ya Fei, what kind of tone is that?"

"It means nothing. Young Master Lei La, please move aside. If you delay my report to the Great Elder and anger him, none of us will have an easy time!"

After saying that, Ya Fei turned to Gu Fang, a smile appearing on her face. "Sir, please follow me. Wait a moment while I fetch the medicinal ingredients listed on the paper!"

Having spoken, Ya Fei sidestepped Lei La, who was blocking her path, then raised her eyes toward the guards. "Clear the way!"

"None of you are allowed to move!"

The instant Ya Fei spoke, Lei La's furious roar followed.

Lei La was in an extremely foul mood. He had already been dissatisfied with Ya Fei's attitude toward him, but he had thought that one day, he would be able to press her beneath him and have his way with her.

With that in mind, he could barely tolerate that attitude. But when he saw...

After coldly and impatiently dealing with him, Ya Fei had turned around and smiled so brightly at some pretty boy. The sight immediately drew out all the suppressed irritability in Lei La's heart.

Following Lei La's roar, the guards who had been about to let them pass blocked the passage again.

Gu Fang looked at the guards blocking the way, sensing Lei La's jealous and chilling gaze fixed directly on him, and inwardly sighed helplessly...

It seemed there would be no peaceful resolution today.

According to his memories, Lei La was the grandson of an elder with real authority in the Miteer Clan. He was extremely obsessed with Ya Fei—or rather, with Ya Fei's body. He remembered that because of this...

Lei La had once clashed with Xiao Yan, and had been thoroughly dealt with.

Unexpectedly, the trouble that had once fallen upon Xiao Yan had now landed on him instead.

"I didn't expect you to like pretty boys like this." Looking at Gu Fang's calm and handsome face, Lei La continued mockingly.

"In the Xuan-tier area of the Miteer Clan, no one without the strength of a Da Dou Shi and the corresponding identity token may enter. Ya Fei, as a clan member, knowingly broke the rules and abused her authority for personal gain. Everyone present can testify to that!"

After speaking, Lei La openly sized up Ya Fei's blood-stirring body, no longer bothering to conceal his desire.

"Something like this happening during the clan trial? Just wait. You'll never return to the headquarters for the rest of your life.

Of course...

This matter can be made as serious or as trivial as one wishes. As long as I ask my grandfather to pull a few strings, not only can you avoid trouble now, it may even be possible for you to end the trial early and return to the headquarters to take up a post!

All you need to do is pay a tiny little price!"

"Get lost. I don't need it!"

The smile had completely vanished from Ya Fei's face, leaving only anger. Gritting her teeth, she cursed him. Since they had already torn off all pretenses, Ya Fei no longer cared about giving that elder any face.

Of course...

A large part of Ya Fei's reason for acting this way lay with Gu Fang.

She trusted her own judgment. Gu Fang was definitely not so simple. Any clan capable of nurturing someone with such bearing had to be a colossal force!

Perhaps...

She could use Gu Fang's hand to completely get rid of this disgusting fly before her!