"Where are you from, sir? How come Ya Fei has never heard of you before?"
Now that she knew he was aware of everything about her, Mittel Ya Fei grew much bolder and immediately asked a question.
The moment she asked it, the old man was startled. He had never expected Mittel Ya Fei to be so bold as to directly inquire about the other party's origins. In some respects, that was practically taboo.
Especially since the other party's background was clearly mysterious. Even after thinking for so long, he could not recall a single fourth-tier alchemist who matched him.
That was enough to prove that the face of the person before them was very likely not his true appearance, but the result of disguise.
Under such circumstances, asking about his identity was truly taboo and could very well anger him outright. Just as the old man was feeling uneasy, Fang Yu let out a soft laugh.
"Once you return to the imperial capital, you will naturally learn who I am. In any case, there is no need for you to ask any more questions right now. Just follow my instructions. You need not concern yourself with anything else. Don't worry, I definitely won't let you suffer a loss. I guarantee that you will complete the task your family assigned you, and you will even earn a great merit. By then, your standing within the family will rise considerably, and you will no longer have to endure such harassment."
The goodwill Fang Yu displayed warmed Mittel Ya Fei's heart. At the same time, she felt somewhat closer to him, as though she knew the man before her but could not quite place him.
"Enough. Don't worry. You will learn my identity sooner or later."
After saying this, Fang Yu rose