The Jia Lie Family's Demise!

"The deal between us still stands; as long as you submit to me, I can restore your cultivation body, the one everyone envies."

"I believe my cultivation as a Dou Emperor should be enough to convince you."

When Xiao Ze said these words, he had no fear of Ya Fei refusing, because he possessed a reason she could not reject.

Anyone who has read the original story knows that Ya Fei is an ambitious woman. Her personality is shrewd, and she would never be content with being confined to the small Wutan City.

However, her physical constitution had become her greatest shackle, and he, Xiao Ze, could solve that perfectly.

He believed that Ya Fei would know how to weigh the pros and cons.

Upon hearing this, Ya Fei's expression tightened. Her eyes flickered and lingered on him for a moment, though it was unclear what she was thinking.

Just as Xiao Ze had said, as one of the few Dou Emperor powerhouses in the Jia Ma Empire, she naturally believed he had the ability to help her regain her cultivation.

Moreover, the man before her was so young, far from the "trash" the world rumored him to be.

Even within their Mite'er Family, one could not find such an outstanding young man; perhaps he was one of a kind in the entire Jia Ma Empire.

What reason did she have to refuse?

Yet, this had all come so suddenly, and to propose such a thing the moment they met made it truly difficult for her to make a choice.

Seeing the conflicted look on Ya Fei's face, Xiao Ze knew it was time to take the initiative.

The next moment, a pair of sturdy hands wrapped around Ya Fei's willow waist, which was so slender it could be spanned by a single hand. The latter's delicate body trembled instantly.

"Sister Ya Fei, don't worry. Follow me, and I won't treat you poorly."

Ya Fei pressed tightly against his chest and nodded shyly.

"Little Brother Xiao Ze, from now on, I am yours. You must not abandon me after winning my heart."

As a merchant, a sharp eye was a basic skill. With Xiao Ze's talent, his future was bound to be bright; such a talent was someone who should be held onto tightly.

At the same time, a system notification sounded in Xiao Ze's mind.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for taking the SS-rank Ya Fei as a wife. The marriage rewards are being distributed...]

[Ding! Marriage reward distributed: Third-grade Alchemist Talent!]

[Ding! Marriage dowry distributed: Earth-tier Advanced Dou Technique: Crimson Flame Flowing Firefly, Fire Spirit Body (potential of a Dou Saint)!]

Xiao Ze's eyes curved into crescent moons; the system was simply too incredible!

Indeed, as long as he kept taking wives, one day he would surely stand at the pinnacle of the continent!

In the blink of an eye, he had gained the ability of a third-grade alchemist; if word of this got out, it would be enough to make everyone green with envy.

"Sister Ya Fei, you smell so good..."

Following this, Xiao Ze pulled the woman in his arms close and took a deep, intoxicating breath.

His words immediately made Ya Fei blush with shyness, and she chided, "Little Brother Xiao, you are so naughty. You're going to wear me out."

"Hahaha..."

Xiao Ze was teased to the point of being unable to stop, his heart itching with desire. The next moment, the two embraced tightly.

Xiao Ze's lips carried a hint of dominance, yet also an indescribable tenderness as he kissed her.

After a long while, they parted, both of their breaths heavy.

Ya Fei's cheeks were flushed like sunset clouds. Unable to meet Xiao Ze's eyes, she buried her head in his chest.

"From this moment on, you are mine," Xiao Ze whispered.

This night was destined to be sleepless.

The next day, the sun was already high in the sky.

On the soft bed, Ya Fei lay on her side in Xiao Ze's arms.

After a night of intense battle, both sides were greatly satisfied and had gained much.

Unlike the reserved nature of Xiao Yi Xian, Ya Fei was charming and alluring, much like a mature woman, making one unable to stop.

Especially that water-snake-like body, which swayed with such elegance and allure.

What was worth rejoicing over was that, after his day-and-night "training," Ya Fei had successfully acquired the Fire Spirit Body.

This meant that as long as no accidents occurred, she would possess the potential of a Dou Saint in the future.

At the same time, the system's notification sounded abruptly.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the dual cultivation. Reward: Complete version of the cultivation technique: Burning Art (Mastered version)!]

"A Dou Technique first, and now a cultivation technique? This system is like a worm in my stomach!"

Xiao Ze felt wonderful inside.

The Burning Art was a top-tier technique from the original story; once mastered, it could rival Heaven-tier techniques.

However, it usually required Heavenly Flames to assist, yet the system had just gifted him the mastered version. How could he not be pleased?

At this moment, Ya Fei had awakened from her deep sleep and opened her bright eyes to look at Xiao Ze.

"Awake? How do you feel?" Xiao Ze asked with a smile.

Ya Fei pressed against his chest and nodded gently, "I feel wonderful. Thank you for allowing me to regain the qualifications to cultivate."

"It is nothing; as long as you are happy, that is all that matters."

Xiao Ze held Ya Fei tightly, their bodies pressed close enough that they could hear each other's breathing.

Their eyes met, and they remained locked in that embrace until the afternoon before they could bear to part.

He had a mission to complete on this trip and could not afford to delay any longer, lest his Xiao Clan become nothing more than prey for others.

Ya Fei acted with remarkable speed, immediately announcing the severance of all commercial ties with the Jia Lie Family and refusing to supply them with medicinal herbs.

As soon as this news broke, the Jia Lie Family, which had been at the height of its power, plummeted to rock bottom.

"What! The Mite'er Auction House refuses to conduct business with my Jia Lie Family?"

In the assembly hall of the Jia Lie Family.

When the patriarch of the Jia Lie Family, Jia Lie Bi, heard this news, his vision went black.

The reason his Jia Lie Family could suppress the Xiao Clan was twofold: their reliance on alchemists and their monopoly over all medicinal herbs in Wutan City.

The Mite'er Auction House was their largest supplier of medicinal herbs.

If the supply were cut off, it would be the death of them!

Even the cleverest housewife cannot cook without rice; no matter how many alchemists the Jia Lie Family hired, without herbs, it was all for naught.

"Did the Mite'er Auction House state the reason?" Jia Lie Bi interrogated his subordinate, his eyes terrifyingly fierce.

No matter what, he could not comprehend it.

It was said that merchants were driven by profit, and this move by the Mite'er Auction House was no different than dropping a rock on their own feet.

"Reporting to the Patriarch, the Mite'er Auction House did not provide any reason," the subordinate replied, trembling with fear.

"That damned woman!" Jia Lie Bi felt as if he were coughing up blood.

They had finally managed to trample the Xiao Clan underfoot and were on the verge of success; how could they just give up now?

Since they could not do it openly, they would have to resort to underhanded tactics to pull the rug out from under them!

On the way back to the Xiao Clan, Xiao Ze did not return directly but instead went to the Xiao Clan's marketplace.

He wanted to see just how much longer the Jia Lie Family could kick and scream.

Finally, after waiting for a quarter of an hour, the Jia Lie Family could no longer restrain themselves and launched the first attack against the Xiao Clan.

They began burning, killing, and looting, and the scene instantly descended into chaos.

"You have finally given me the chance I was waiting for!"

Xiao Ze sneered inwardly, no longer holding anything back as he unleashed the full power of his peak Dou Emperor cultivation.

The terrifying pressure made everyone present feel as if they were facing a formidable enemy.

High in the void stood a figure, his handsome face bearing a trace of aloofness.

"Look, it's Young Master Xiao Ze!"

"Young Master Xiao Ze has come to save us!"