Ya Fei

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Ya Fei (雅妃)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Mite'er Family; Mitel Auction House 10 115
Occupation/Role	Auction-house manager; later placed in charge of the Mite'er Family's largest auction house in the Imperial Capital and tasked with managing the Jia Ma Empire's business 10 115 125
Status	Active 171
First Appearance	Chapter 10

Background / History

Ya Fei managed the Mitel Auction House in Wutan City when Xiao Lang first visited in disguise to sell eleven Qi Gathering Powders. She arranged their private purchase for 2,420,000 gold coins after Gu Ni identified ten as perfect-quality products, while privately suspecting the disguised seller was connected to Xiao Lang and the rising Xiao Family. 10

Her commercial results earned the Mite'er Family more than one hundred million in revenue over ten years. Though eligible for reassignment to a larger market, she remained in Wutan City because Xiao Lang was still there and, in her view, still needed her. 39

After Xiao Lang disappeared, Ya Fei returned to the Imperial Capital and took charge of the Mite'er Family's largest auction house. Her lack of recent instructions from Xiao Lang caused her performance to decline, giving internal opponents grounds to challenge her authority. 115

She defended Xiao Lang during Lei Le and Lei Ou's attempt to undermine her, refusing to abandon him even when offered a way to preserve her management rights. Hai Bodong's intervention ultimately reinforced her position within the family. 116 118

Following the formalization of her relationship with Xiao Lang, Ya Fei resolved to support his ambitions through commerce, aiming to build a commercial empire behind him. 125 126

Appearance

Ya Fei is consistently presented in red attire, with a confident and alluring presence suited to her position as an auction-house executive. 10 40

• Red robes and red high heels during her first meeting with the disguised Xiao Lang 10
• A red qipao and black stockings after the three-year separation 40
• A backless red gown when confronting Lei Ou at the auction house 118
• A natural fragrance noted by Xiao Lang during their first meeting 10

Personality

Ya Fei is commercially gifted, self-assured, and accustomed to managing both negotiations and unwanted attention. She did not react with anger to the disguised Xiao Lang's provocative manner because she recognized the value of maintaining ties with a potentially high-ranking alchemist. 10

She is ambitious and independent. Her Wutan City results secured her family standing, while her later decision to build a commercial empire for Xiao Lang reflects her determination to contribute through business rather than cultivation; she states that she lacks cultivation talent. 39 126

In her relationship with Xiao Lang, Ya Fei is bold, jealous, and protective. She openly confronts rivals such as Lei Le and Lei Ou, becomes unsettled by Daji's presence, and ultimately chooses to accept Xiao Lang's wider romantic circumstances rather than retreat from the relationship. 116 118 139

Abilities & Skills

Commercial Management

Ya Fei is an accomplished businesswoman and auction-house administrator.

• Negotiated a private purchase of eleven Qi Gathering Powders at 220,000 gold coins each. 10
• Generated more than one hundred million in revenue for the Mite'er Family over ten years. 39
• Managed the Mite'er Family's largest auction house in the Imperial Capital. 115
• Was selected to oversee the Mite'er Family's business throughout the Jia Ma Empire. 125
• Intends to use commerce to establish a commercial empire in support of Xiao Lang. 126

Social Poise

Ya Fei maintains composure in public and uses her confidence to navigate powerful clients, family elders, and rival suitors.

• Tolerated Xiao Lang's disguised persona while prioritizing a profitable relationship with a presumed high-rank alchemist. 10
• Publicly defended Xiao Lang against Lei Le's objections. 116
• Directly challenged Lei Ou when he impounded medicinal ingredients under her auction-house authority. 117
• Limit: Ya Fei considers herself without talent for cultivation and focuses on commerce instead. 126

Relationships

• Xiao Lang — Romantic partner and the central figure in Ya Fei's personal and commercial ambitions. Their association begins through his medicine transactions; she later publicly accepts his claim that she is his woman and resolves to support him through business. 10 39 40 125 126 139
• Xiao Yan — Xiao Lang's younger brother, who addresses her as “Sister-in-law.” Ya Fei agrees to help him obtain medicinal ingredients and soul-repairing medicine for Old Yao. 117 120
• Daji — Romantic rival and eventual potential collaborator. Daji's beauty provokes Ya Fei's jealousy, while Daji urges her to act decisively regarding Xiao Lang. 117 126
• Hai Bodong — A powerful supporter of Xiao Lang whose intervention protects Ya Fei's authority within the Mite'er Family. 116 118
• Uncle Fu — Her attendant and protector, who urged her to leave Wutan City and later followed her to the Imperial Capital. 39 115
• Lei Le — Rival suitor who insults Ya Fei and threatens to have her stripped of auction-house authority. 115 116
• Lei Ou — Lei Le's grandfather and a Mite'er Family elder who attempts to reclaim Ya Fei's management rights and impounds requested medicinal ingredients. 116 118

Story Role / Major Arcs

Wutan City Auction House

Ya Fei purchases Xiao Lang's Qi Gathering Powders from his old-man disguise and begins to suspect that the mysterious alchemist is related to the Xiao Family's sudden rise. 10

Three-Year Separation and Reunion

Despite being able to transfer elsewhere, Ya Fei stays in Wutan City partly because of Xiao Lang. When he returns after three years, their mutual attraction becomes explicit, though Ya Fei initially demands exclusivity that Xiao Lang cannot promise. 39 40

Imperial Capital Authority Conflict

After taking charge of the Imperial Capital's largest Mitel Auction House, Ya Fei faces challenges from Lei Le and Lei Ou. She chooses to stand with Xiao Lang, and Hai Bodong's support prevents her opponents from removing her authority. 115 118

Open Relationship and Commercial Ambition

Ya Fei and Xiao Lang deepen their relationship, with Ya Fei deciding to support his goals by expanding Mite'er commercial power. She invites him to the Nalan Residence gathering, where he publicly attends at her side as Xiao Lang rather than concealing their connection. 125 126 138 140

Desire for a Family

Ya Fei expresses a desire to have Xiao Lang's child and later feels urgency about becoming pregnant before he leaves the Jia Ma Empire. 143 144 153

Notable Quotes

“Since you wish to stand at the pinnacle of the continent, I shall become the wealthiest woman behind you and build you a commercial empire!” 126

“No need. You're already my woman, why should I be secretive?” 139

Trivia

• Ya Fei initially suspects that the disguised seller of the perfect Qi Gathering Powders may be behind Xiao Lang's rapid cultivation progress. 10
• Her commercial achievements were substantial enough that the Mite'er Family tolerated her decision to remain in Wutan City beyond her expected transfer. 39
• Xiao Yan's use of “Sister-in-law” noticeably improves Ya Fei's mood during his request for medicinal supplies. 117