Bewitching Physique
Soon, Ya Fei returned to the manor. After bowing to the Great Elder and Elder Hai, the Great Elder said with a smile, "Ya Fei, young friend Xiao Yu needs a Medicine Cauldron. Does the family's warehouse have any good Medicine Cauldron?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yu looked at Ya Fei, whose delicate brows furrowed slightly. After thinking for a moment, Ya Fei said, "There is indeed a three-cauldron Medicine Cauldron in the family's warehouse. Should we bring it over now?"
The Great Elder chuckled and said, "Bring it here. Young friend Xiao Yu is probably preparing for the Alchemist Tournament in three days. Don't let him be late!"
Before Xiao Yu could speak, Ya Fei giggled and said, "That's true. Little brother Brother Yu is Third-grade Alchemist, a perfect match for these three Medicine Cauldron!"
After saying that, he walked out and ordered his servants to fetch the Medicine Cauldron from the Mittel Family's warehouse. Soon after, when Ya Fei came back in, a guard followed behind her, holding a Medicine Cauldron shaped like a tortoise. There were two black fire holes on the back of the tortoise, and another fire hole on its tail. The tortoise had a large open mouth, which was where the medicinal herbs were placed!
After placing the Medicine Cauldron on the table next to Xiao Yu, the guard left immediately. Ya Fei pointed to the Medicine Cauldron and explained, "These are the three Medicine Cauldron, named the Cloud Turtle Cauldron. The turtle's shell is engraved with rings of cloud patterns, hence the name!"
Xiao Yu stroked the Medicine Cauldron with his palm. He naturally knew that these three Medicine Cauldron were already quite good. They should be able to refine fourth-grade pills without much problem. If controlled well, they should be able to refine fourth-grade pills to the Pill Pattern realm. As for Fifth Grade Pills, he was afraid that would not be possible!
"I'm very satisfied with this Medicine Cauldron. How much is it?" Xiao Yu asked with a smile.
The Great Elder quickly waved his hand and said, "Young friend Xiao Yu, you flatter me. You are Elder Hai's friend, so you are a distinguished guest of our Mittel Family. Talking about money would be too formal!"
"This..." Xiao Yu frowned slightly and looked at Hai Bodong, Hai Bodong helplessly pursed his lips and said, "I never interfere in the affairs of the Mittel Family, but since it's a gift from the Great Elder, you should accept it!"
Xiao Yu wasn't one to be pretentious. Although Teng Shan and Ya Fei had a businessman's style in their speech and actions, it was ultimately their nature. Xiao Yu naturally didn't mind, and simply said, "Since you don't want money, then consider it a favor I owe the Mittel Family, how about that?"
Upon hearing this, the Great Elder's aged face blossomed into a smile as bright as a chrysanthemum, "That would be wonderful, of course!"
Such a young Third-grade Alchemist must have enormous potential. For Teng Shan, befriending Xiao Yu is an investment, and although this favor may not be of much use now, it may play an extremely important role in the future!
Xiao Yu gently stroked his finger in the Storage Ring, and a faint light flashed. The Cloud Turtle Cauldron instantly disappeared from the table. However, the Great Elder glanced at it slightly, his brows furrowing. He looked at the Storage Ring in Xiao Yu's hand with some surprise and suspicion, but he did not say anything. He just glanced at Ya Fei indifferently.
After Xiao Yu and Ya Fei left, the Great Elder asked Hai Bodong, "Elder Hai, what do you think of young friend Xiao Yu?"
Hai Bodong glanced at the Great Elder and asked, "What are you going to do?"
Teng Shan chuckled awkwardly, "It's nothing, it's just that young friend Xiao Yu isn't young anymore, Ya Fei doesn't seem to have found a partner either, so I just wanted to..."
"What are you thinking? Xiao Yu's talent is beyond our reach. Moreover, Ya Fei's talent is unmatched by most people. We can only let nature take its course!" Hai Bodong said with a wry smile. These emotional issues really stumped this old man!
Xiao Yu and Ya Fei were strolling slowly along the cobblestone path in the manor. Ya Fei sighed, "I really envy you people, striving for yourselves every day, while I can only manage the family affairs at the Mittel Auction House."
Xiao Yu tilted his head and looked at Ya Fei's beautiful face. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on her face, making her look exceptionally beautiful. Xiao Yu couldn't help but think that in the original work, Ya Fei took the path of managing the family because she lacked talent in cultivation, and eventually became the patriarch of the Mittel Family.
Although she became the patriarch of the Mittel Family, Ya Fei was not happy. Due to her limited strength, she could only stay in the Northwest Continent for the rest of her life. Even though she eventually managed to reach the Dou Emperor realm through pills, she was still weak compared to the Central Plains, where Dou Zong was as common as dogs and Dou Zun was everywhere.
"Would you like to go outside and have a look?" Xiao Yu asked Ya Fei with a somewhat complicated expression.
Ya Fei gave a wry smile and said, "I used to really want that, but now, I just want to be able to gain a foothold in the Mittel Family. At least then, I can protect myself!"
The slender Ya Fei looked extremely frail at this moment, and her former image as a mature and strong woman had long since disappeared.
Xiao Yu frowned slightly, reached out and pulled Ya Fei directly into his arms. Ya Fei immediately became like a frightened deer, somewhat at a loss, and her fair face turned extremely red. However, in Xiao Yu's arms, she dared not move at all.
Listening quietly to the strong heartbeat coming from Xiao Yu's chest, Ya Fei suddenly calmed down as well.
"Living in an environment like the Mittel Family must be exhausting, right?" Xiao Yu whispered in Ya Fei's ear.
Hearing Xiao Yu's sudden concern, Ya Fei couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness, and a tear welled up in her eye. She softly hummed in agreement. In an instant, all of Ya Fei's strength vanished, leaving her only a pitiful sight.
Just then, a mechanical system voice suddenly sounded in Xiao Yu's mind, "Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the hidden mission and successfully getting Ya Fei to remove her disguise. Reward: Bewitching Physique!"
"The host can designate a specific person to bestow this reward!"
Xiao Yu was taken aback for a moment, then happily clicked on the system's reward. The description stated that the Bewitching Physique was an innate physique, naturally alluring, and able to easily gain favor. Its cultivation talent was also extremely terrifying, because the Bewitching Physique could gain favor not only from people, but also from things, such as Dou Qi!
Xiao Yu's lips curled into a smile. It was like a pillow being delivered when one was sleepy. Ya Fei exuded a bewitching charm, and her long, narrow peach blossom eyes had captivated countless people. She was the perfect Bewitching Physique!
Xiao Yu released Ya Fei and looked at her solemnly, saying, "Are you willing to embark on the path of cultivation again?"
A glint of light flashed in Ya Fei's eyes, but it quickly disappeared. She sighed softly, "Little brother Brother Yu, of course I'd love to, but this talent is truly frustrating!"
"I have a method that can help you improve your talent. If you're willing, come to my room tomorrow to discuss it in detail, how about it?" Xiao Yu said with a faint smile.
Ya Fei was slightly taken aback, but quickly regained her usual alluring beauty and smiled charmingly, "Little brother Brother Yu, you're really joking. If such a method truly existed, I would search the ends of the earth to find it!"
"If it really exists, what price are you willing to pay?" Xiao Yu asked Ya Fei earnestly.
Looking at the serious and earnest Xiao Yu, Ya Fei also put away her charming smile and pondered for a moment before saying, "As for the price, naturally, you can name any conditions you like!"
"But if it's you, Brother Yu, I can add one more condition: you have to repay me with your body!" Ya Fei said with a light laugh, and a delicate fragrance of orchids wafted towards Xiao Yu!