The Alluring Enchantress, Ya Fei

The Miteer Auction House was situated at the end of the street on the east side of Wutan City. It occupied a massive area, no less impressive than the City Lord's Mansion, resembling a giant bowl overturned upon the earth. Its wide entrance acted like the maw of a colossal beast, incessantly swallowing the steady stream of visitors. Several heavily armed guards with formidable auras stood at the gate, their eyes as sharp as hawks as they scanned the passing crowd.

Xiao Yan pointed toward the Miteer Auction House not far away and said to Gu Shenge, "Brother Juan, that ahead is the Miteer Auction House."

"But Brother Juan, with your status as a grade six alchemist, if you simply put out the word that you wanted something, many people would surely help you find it. Why would you need to personally come to a small place like Wutan City?"

For a Dou Emperor powerhouse like Gu Shenge, who was also a grade six alchemist, coming to an auction house in a backwater town like Wutan City to buy items felt far too surreal.

Although the Miteer Auction House was backed by the Mite'er Family and possessed significant influence, it didn't seem like much to a Dou Emperor.

Xiao Yan truly couldn't fathom what the man could possibly want to buy. Furthermore, the Miteer Auction House hadn't announced the auction of any rare treasures.

Upon hearing this, Gu Shenge spoke with a playful tone, "Who said I came here to buy something? I came here for a person."

"Came here for a person?"

Hearing this, Xiao Yan began to ponder carefully. The next second, his expression shifted. If there was anyone in the Miteer Auction House with enough appeal to draw a Dou Emperor, he could only think of that woman.

He hadn't expected her charm to be so great that it would bring a Dou Emperor here in person.

The guards at the entrance of the Miteer Auction House greeted Xiao Yan one after another. The Xiao Family was currently riding high in Wutan City, and since this Third Young Master of the Xiao Family had a close, sibling-like relationship with their manager, they naturally dared not neglect him.

Walking into the auction hall, the interior was luxuriously decorated and resplendent with gold and jade.

A maidservant saw Xiao Yan arrive and turned to report to Ya Fei.

Seeing this, Xiao Yan pointed toward the guest room and said to Gu Shenge, "Brother Juan, let's go sit over there for a moment. I think the person you are looking for will be here soon."

Inside the guest room, Xiao Yan dismissed the maid. He poured a cup of fragrant tea for Gu Shenge before pouring one for himself.

Gu Shenge picked up the tea and took a light sip, the fragrance lingering on his palate. After setting the cup down, he asked Xiao Yan with a smile, "Little Yanzi, how are you so certain that the person I'm looking for is the one you have in mind?"

Being asked this, Xiao Yan revealed a fawning smile, his eyes flickering with cunning light.

"Brother Juan, how about we make a bet? If it is her, you lose me any item you choose. If it isn't, you get to assign me one task to complete. How about it?"

Gu Shenge shook his head with a smile, not minding it too much. It was just an item, so he might as well play along with the lad.

"You have quite the nerve, trying to pull a fast one on me. Since you're so confident, I'll take the bet."

"Brother Xiao Yan, what are we betting on? Do you mind if I join in too~"

Suddenly, a soft, bone-melting, and charming female voice rang out. The door to the guest room was pushed open, and a mature, stunningly beautiful woman with red hair walked in.

The woman's skin was as white and delicate as snow. Her alluring, pretty face was lightly made up, with a red floral pattern between her brows. Her brows were delicately drawn, and her long, charming fox-like eyes revealed a hint of seduction. Her nose was like carved jade, and her tempting red lips parted slightly as she spoke, stirring a sense of impulse in others.

A black, sheer silk cheongsam wrapped around her mature, curvaceous, and graceful figure. Her bosom was proud and undulating, while black silk sleeves covered her snow-white, slender jade arms. A golden sash cinched her thin, supple waist. The slit of her cheongsam revealed a pattern of flying birds, and matte black stockings encased her long, slender legs. She wore high heels, and as she walked, her round, perky hips swayed, appearing extremely seductive—like a vixen capable of stirring the deepest desires of one's heart.

Seeing Ya Fei appear, Xiao Yan quickly stood up to greet her with a smile, calling out affectionately, "Sister Ya Fei is here. We aren't betting on anything much. Come, let me introduce you. This is my big brother's friend, Juan Shoutian. Don't let his age fool you; he's only three or four years older than me, yet he is already a Dou Emperor and a grade six alchemist."

Upon hearing this, Ya Fei's composure nearly shattered. The smile on her beautiful face froze for a brief moment. She looked at Gu Shenge, her beautiful eyes filled with disbelief, even doubting if she had misheard.

The young man before her, dressed in magnificent golden attire and looking no more than twenty, was actually a Dou Emperor and a grade six alchemist?!

Was this for real?

"Brother Xiao Yan, you must be joking, right?"

Ya Fei subconsciously asked Xiao Yan, still finding it hard to believe his words. After all, a Dou Emperor under the age of twenty didn't just exist in the Jia Ma Empire; it was questionable if such a person existed in the entire Northwest Continent.

Xiao Yan shook his head decisively. Did he look like the type to joke? He turned to Gu Shenge and said with a smile, "Brother Juan, is Sister Ya Fei the person you were looking for?"

Looking at Xiao Yan, who was all smiles but also carried a hint of nervousness, Gu Shenge gave a helpless smile. This kid.

He produced a scroll from his hand and tossed it directly to Xiao Yan, laughing, "A bet is a bet. This Xuan-tier intermediate Dou Skill is yours."

The Xuan-tier intermediate Dou Skill Xuan Kong Finger had been obtained from a single Yellow-tier draw; to Gu Shenge, it was nothing more than a useless trinket.

Xiao Yan scrambled to catch it, his face beaming with joy. This was a Xuan-tier intermediate Dou Skill, a high-level technique his own Xiao Family didn't even possess. He had to make sure he didn't drop or damage it.

He then embarrassedly apologized to Ya Fei, "Sorry, Sister Ya Fei. Brother Juan and I just made a bet that if the person who walked in was the one he was looking for, he would lose me an item. It seems I won."

Although it was an apology, Ya Fei instantly understood the implication: this friend of Xiao Yan's had come specifically for her.

Though Ya Fei had many questions in her heart, her excellent mental fortitude prevented her from showing much of it. Instead, she playfully scolded Xiao Yan.

"Brother Xiao Yan, and here I thought you were so fond of me, yet you sold me out for a single Xuan-tier intermediate Dou Skill. You've truly broken my heart."

"Sister Ya Fei, I won't disturb you and Brother Juan any longer. Have a pleasant chat."

Xiao Yan rubbed his head awkwardly. He didn't intend to be a third wheel in the guest room and, being quite sensible, took the Dou Skill scroll and slipped away.

As the door closed, Ya Fei looked at Gu Shenge again, sizing him up. A flicker of amazement crossed her beautiful eyes. In all her years, she had seen all sorts of people, but she had never seen a man as handsome as the one before her. Furthermore, the otherworldly, refined aura he exuded was truly remarkable.

Ya Fei walked to Gu Shenge's side and sat down on a chair, her round, peach-like hips settling gracefully. She lifted one leg, encased in matte black silk, and crossed it over the other, sitting with her legs crossed in a posture that was seductive, alluring, and heart-stirring. With a smile in her eyes, she asked:

"I wonder what business the young master has with me? Do you need my Miteer Auction House to help you find something, or...?"

Gu Shenge set down his teacup and looked at Ya Fei without blinking, his voice gentle and clear, like a spring breeze brushing past her ears.

"Not for any other object, but solely for Miss Ya Fei."

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