The Enchantress Hong Xian

The next afternoon, the sun was just right.

Xia Qi'an stepped into the Treasure Pavilion precisely on time.

As soon as he entered, a maid with a partially exposed chest and a very short skirt, swaying her slender waist, came to greet him.

"This young master is so handsome... Is this your first time at our Treasure Pavilion!" The maid smiled like a flower, affectionately hooked Xia Qi'an's arm, and said charmingly.

Xia Qi'an subtly shook off the maid's hand and said in a deep voice, "Where is your Treasure Pavilion's head manager? I'd like to meet them!"

"Young master... you are?" The maid's expression changed upon hearing this, and she asked cautiously.

"Xia Qi'an of the Wei Dao Si!"

Upon hearing this, the maid immediately became respectful and fawningly said, "So it's Lord Xia! I've long admired your name!"

"The head manager heard from the merchant caravan that you were coming today and specifically instructed us to serve you well!"

Xia Qi'an nodded slightly and said, "Mm... then please take me to see your head manager!"

"Yes... Lord Xia... this way, please!"

The head manager of the Treasure Pavilion was, naturally, the person in charge of this Jinling Treasure Pavilion.

Xia Qi'an sought him out because he wanted to buy the High Mountain Slave in advance and avoid any accidents during the auction.

Afterward, the maid led Xia Qi'an into the inner hall of the Treasure Pavilion.

This inner hall had always been the place where important personnel of the Treasure Pavilion entered and exited.

However, to Xia Qi'an's surprise, the head manager of the Treasure Pavilion turned out to be a woman.

And not just any woman, but an extremely alluring one.

The woman had an exceptionally voluptuous figure, rounded where it should be and slender where it should be, fitting perfectly in a grasp.

Her attire was even more daring and unrestrained, with her skirt hiked up high, revealing long, fair legs that appeared and disappeared, and a low-cut neckline that was no less impressive than Si Nan Yue's.

The maid's bold attire at the Treasure Pavilion seemed to be influenced by this head manager.

"Cough..."

After a slight cough, Xia Qi'an awkwardly withdrew his gaze.

"Young Master Xia, I've heard much about you... I am Hong Xian, the head manager of the Treasure Pavilion. I hope you will patronize our business often in the future!" Hong Xian stood up, bowed slightly, and her chest trembled gently.

Seeing this, Xia Qi'an's heart was almost in turmoil.

To think that such exaggerated and proud cleavage actually existed in the world!

He had no resistance to women with large breasts and big hips.

Especially when this woman also had a face that was both seductive and a little pure, she could definitely be called a peerless beauty.

In his past life, he had never seen such an exaggerated and perfect figure. It was only in this world, where everyone cultivated martial arts, that he had the fortune to witness it.

"Manager Hong, you are too kind! It is truly a blessing from three lifetimes to meet the true appearance of the Treasure Pavilion's head manager!" Xia Qi'an replied politely.

Hong Xian smiled slightly upon hearing this, gestured for the maid to withdraw, and then said, "Young Master Xia has been a prominent figure in Jinling City recently. The businesses of scented soap and refined salt have made even me very envious!"

"Hearing that you were coming today, many noble families and major merchant guilds have come to the Treasure Pavilion. They all want to get acquainted with Lord Xia!"

He knew without a doubt that this bit of gossip had been spread by the Treasure Pavilion's merchant caravan.

"What are you saying, Manager Hong... The Treasure Pavilion is a large and prosperous establishment, how could it possibly covet such petty profits!" Xia Qi'an said with a smile after taking a seat.

Hong Xian, as the head manager of the Jinling Treasure Pavilion, naturally had no shortage of money.

But in business, who would ever complain about having too much money?

"Young Master Xia! These two businesses might not seem like much in Jinling..."

"But if we add the entire Dali, and even the entire You Province? Have you ever considered the terrifying profits that would bring?" Hong Xian's reason for accepting Xia Qi'an's visit was naturally still about business, wanting a share of the profits.

"I have naturally considered these things... However, both of these businesses are currently managed by the Wei Dao Si! I am only responsible for providing sufficient goods!" Xia Qi'an was not very willing to discuss business matters at the moment, so he politely declined.

After all, he wasn't here for anything else today, only to buy the High Mountain Slave.

"Young Master Xia misunderstands... I naturally cannot interfere with these two businesses in Dali. What I mean is that I want to sell these two items to farther places."

"For example, Qiluo Kingdom, Great Xia, or even... beyond You Province... to Yazhou..."

Hong Xian moved gracefully, personally serving Xia Qi'an a cup of tea.

Her delicate body intentionally leaned closer to Xia Qi'an.

Instantly, an intoxicating fragrance wafted over, and Xia Qi'an exclaimed inwardly, Good heavens!

Sitting on the chair, Xia Qi'an's vision was completely blocked by two massive mounds.

He had to lean back slightly to see Hong Xian's face. He said with an unchanged expression, "I naturally trust the Treasure Pavilion's business acumen and channels!"

"However, if Manager Hong truly wishes to do business in these two areas, you should speak with Lord Sinan! I am not involved in the operational aspects at the moment!"

Hong Xian leaned slightly to the side, her arms crossed, her beautiful eyes as captivating as autumn water, her gaze seeming to charm and bewitch as she spoke with a teasing tone, "Lord Sinan and I are good sisters! I will naturally go talk to her."

"But... scented soap and refined salt were your creations. If I want to get involved... I naturally need your approval!"

Although Xia Qi'an's mind was racing with thoughts, he maintained his composure on the surface.

After all, he was still a child.

Furthermore, it was best for martial artists to maintain their purity before breaking through to the Spirit Condensation realm.

This would be beneficial for their future martial arts cultivation.

Otherwise, with Xia Qi'an's young age and fiery spirit combined with the soul of an experienced man, he might have already lost his patience and gone to visit a brothel.

With the conversation reaching this point, Xia Qi'an had nothing more to say.

After all, expanding his business would also benefit him, and he could collect more silver.

"If Lord Sinan has no objections, then I naturally have no reason to refuse!" Xia Qi'an said, accepting Hong Xian's request for him to join.

Seeing Xia Qi'an nod, Hong Xian said cheerfully, "Good! ... Young Master Xia is indeed straightforward... I know you came for the High Mountain Slave today."

"Then I will take the liberty of gifting the High Mountain Slave to Young Master Xia! Are you satisfied with this arrangement?"

Upon hearing this, Xia Qi'an no longer refused, "Then thank you, Manager Hong!"

Afterward, led by a maid, Xia Qi'an arrived at the cell where the High Mountain Slave was being held.

The people from the Treasure Pavilion had also followed Xia Qi'an's instructions and did not mistreat him, even providing him with food.

The High Mountain Slave seemed to remember Xia Qi'an's appearance, as it was Xia Qi'an who had given him food.

The High Mountain Slave stood up and climbed onto the iron bars, saying something to Xia Qi'an with an "Abba... Abba..." sound.

Xia Qi'an felt that he was probably expressing his gratitude!

"If you can understand what I'm saying, nod. If you can't, shake your head. Understand?" Xia Qi'an couldn't make out what he was saying, so he spoke to him proactively.

The High Mountain Slave nodded vigorously, indicating that he understood Xia Qi'an's words.

"What's your name?" Xia Qi'an asked tentatively.

"Ba... Babata!" the High Mountain Slave mumbled.

Seeing his simple and somewhat cute demeanor, Xia Qi'an said, "Your name is Bata, right?"

Bata blinked his small, bean-like eyes and nodded vigorously.

"From now on, you will be my servant... My name is Xia Qi'an!" Bata continued to nod.

Xia Qi'an sighed slightly. No wonder the High Mountain Tribe was always being trafficked.

They were too damn easy to fool!

"Release him!" Xia Qi'an waved his hand and said to the guards of the cell.

Then, the chains on Bata's hands and feet were removed, and he walked out of the cell.

Bata seemed to have fixated on Xia Qi'an, following him closely like a loyal servant as they left the Treasure Pavilion.