You're Looking for an Old Man?

"Miss Ya Fei, if you have something to say, just say it!" Xiao Lei watched as Ya Fei leaned in until she was almost touching his face, and he had no choice but to block her with his left hand.

With her eyes locked onto his, Xiao Lei found it impossible to follow his principle of looking at the eyes first and the legs second!

Xiao Lei didn't for a second think that Ya Fei was acting this intimate because she had fallen in love with him.

In his past life, Xiao Lei often said that if a girl suddenly falls in love with you for no reason and is impatient to discuss the mysteries of life with you, don't assume it's love!

Because it might just be a trap!

Right now, even though he had displayed some talent, it certainly wasn't enough to make someone like Ya Fei act this flirtatious with him.

Hearing this, Ya Fei didn't pull back at all. Instead, she moved even closer to Xiao Lei's side, pressing her face against his and whispering into his ear.

"Little brother Xiao Lei, what are you saying? I am merely admiring your natural talent; how could I possibly have anything to trouble you with?"

"How could I dare!"

Ya Fei's magnetic voice echoed in Xiao Lei's mind, and the hot breath from her lips was clearly felt against his ear.

Damn it, this vixen! Xiao Lei could only curse inwardly. If his willpower hadn't been so strong, he would have let his lower head control his upper head by now, falling at her feet and doing whatever she commanded.

Shaking his head, Xiao Lei pushed Ya Fei away to stop her from putting on any more of a show.

"It seems Miss Ya Fei is not being sincere! If you cannot be honest, why waste time here?"

Xiao Lei wasn't stupid. Ya Fei was definitely trying to use him. He didn't know exactly how, or if there was anything in it for him, which was why he had come here in the first place.

But if she wasn't even willing to speak plainly, there was no point in talking.

As for having something happen between them here?

That was impossible. This was the Mite'er Family auction house—Ya Fei's home turf!

Don't let her current forwardness fool you. What if, halfway through—or even just as he started taking off his clothes—she suddenly screamed, accused him of something, and had people rush in to tie him up? Wouldn't that be a disaster?

"Xiao Lei is leaving now. Goodbye!"

After saying this, Xiao Lei made a move to leave. This tactic had never failed him when haggling in his past life!

"Wait!" Seeing this, Ya Fei quickly called out to stop him, seemingly sensing some sort of special rule.

"I want to make a deal with you, little brother Xiao Lei!" Ya Fei used her slender hands to press Xiao Lei back into his seat, then leaned in close to his ear once more.

"Miss Ya Fei, you're joking. I'm a pauper. The only thing of value I had, my house, I've already returned to the family. I'm so broke I'm practically begging for food. What could I possibly have that would catch your eye?"

When Xiao Lei arrived on the Dou Qi Continent, he was forced to be completely alone, without a single cent to his name.

"Isn't what this sister wants right here?" Ya Fei continued to manipulate her tone, wreaking havoc by Xiao Lei's ear.

Xiao Lei jumped up immediately, looking at Ya Fei as if he were guarding against a thief or a bandit.

"Let me tell you! I sell my skills, not my body! Don't you even think about it!"

Ya Fei: ??? Forget it, let's just speak like normal people!

"Sister admires your cultivation talent and wants to invest in you!"

Xiao Lei understood immediately. He knew Ya Fei's situation, and it was clear she wanted to use him to break free from her family's control.

However, although Xiao Lei lacked resources now, he knew he wouldn't for long. Not to mention the resources he already knew about, he could always join the Jia Nan Academy.

But Ya Fei had something he desperately wanted.

"Tell me what you want! No need to beat around the bush. I'll be leaving Wutan City soon and don't have time to mess around."

The easiest person to copy in Wutan City, and also the strongest, was Xiao Zhan. As soon as Xiao Yan broke through to become a Dou Practitioner and he could snatch the Flame Mantra from him, Xiao Lei would leave immediately to find his next target.

Ya Fei pondered for a long time. She didn't have much capital, so she didn't have many chances to place a bet, and this was her first time meeting Xiao Lei.

Asking her to bet now was a true test of her courage.

Xiao Lei says he's leaving Wutan City soon. How soon is 'soon'? Or is he just using this to confuse me, trying to make me anxious?

Countless thoughts collided in Ya Fei's mind. After a long while, she finally made up her mind.

"I am actually a member of the Mite'er Family. I applied to come to Wutan City to prove my worth so that I wouldn't be used by the family for a political marriage. My condition is simple: help me break free from the family's control. As long as you agree, I will help you with anything without hesitation!"

Ya Fei seemed determined, though how much of that could be believed was unknown. Fortunately, Xiao Lei didn't need to know.

"No problem. As for now, I need you to help me invite Master Gu Ni. I have admired his alchemy for a long time!"

Ya Fei: ???

He didn't ask for money, didn't ask for pills, and didn't ask for Dou Techniques, but instead wanted to see Gu Ni? Since when did alchemists have such charm?

"I will go and invite him, but I must warn you: Master Gu Ni is an alchemist, so you must not offend him!"

"Alright, alright, I know. Go quickly!" Xiao Lei said, sounding a bit impatient.

Hearing this, Ya Fei began to doubt life itself. She was a young, beautiful, and charming girl, yet he treated her with indifference, while he was so excited about an old, withered alchemist!

He even seemed impatient!

It couldn't be, could it?

Ya Fei only hoped it wasn't what she thought it was...

And so, after giving Xiao Lei a strange look for a long moment, Ya Fei clicked away in her high heels to find Gu Ni.

Not long after, Ya Fei returned, accompanied by a middle-aged man!

Gu Ni's face was glowing with health, his aged features carrying that touch of arrogance unique to alchemists.

"Master Gu Ni, this is the Xiao Lei I mentioned to you, the one who wished to meet you. He is a genius of the Xiao Clan, having reached the level of a four-star Dou Practitioner at only sixteen."

Even when facing Gu Ni, Ya Fei maintained a respectful demeanor; it had to be said that in this world, alchemists were truly, excessively noble.

"Oh, I see. I have heard of young friend Xiao Lei; his talent is a rare existence throughout the entire Jia Ma Empire! I just don't know what business you have with me. If it is for the refining of medicinal pills, that is easy to arrange—one simply needs to follow the rules of the Alchemist Guild."

Alchemists were arrogant, but not fools. Xiao Lei's talent was immense, and Gu Ni knew his own potential had likely peaked, so his attitude remained relatively amiable.

"Senior Gu Ni, this junior has long admired the glory of alchemists. I have come today solely to learn a few things from you regarding the path of alchemy."

"So that's it!"

Gu Ni and Ya Fei thought almost simultaneously.

Ya Fei immediately tapped her forehead, feeling ashamed of a certain guess she had harbored earlier.

"So, young friend, you are interested in the art of alchemy. No matter, let me see if you possess the talent for it."

"Miss Ya Fei, please wait elsewhere for a moment." Xiao Lei directly flipped the script, playing the host to Ya Fei within the Mittal Auction House.

Upon hearing this, Ya Fei rolled her eyes at Xiao Lei. With no other choice, she had to turn around and click-clack away in her high heels.

Then, Xiao Lei quickly opened his system and aimed it at Gu Ni.