Yafei Teased Him Again and Nearly Got Burned by Her Own Fire

At Meng Chen's words, "Brother Meng, wait," a chill ran down his spine. In the unseen currents of fate, it seemed he had somehow entangled himself in some great karma.

He turned around and saw Xiao Yan again, a helpless look appearing on his handsome face.

Wasn't Wutan City too small? How had they run into each other again?

"Brother Xiao." Meng Chen cupped his hands toward Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan strode over and said warmly with a smile, "What a coincidence, Brother Meng. I saw you as soon as I stepped out."

"Hey, I remember your inn was in the south of the city. Why did you come to the east side?"

"To be honest, Brother Xiao, I just moved to the east side. I bought that large courtyard."

Meng Chen did not hide it from Xiao Yan and raised a hand to point at Meng Residence, which was only half a street away from the Xiao Clan compound.

Xiao Yan glanced over, somewhat surprised.

Although houses in Wutan City were not particularly expensive, such a large residence would still cost at least forty or fifty thousand gold coins.

"Hahaha, I never expected Brother Meng to become my neighbor. If you have time in the future, you can come visit the Xiao Clan."

"By the way, what are you heading out for, Meng Chen? Buying furniture?" Xiao Yan asked.

Meng Chen said, "The courtyard is fully furnished. I'm just going to Mittel Auction House to buy some magic cores."

"Magic cores? Brother Meng, are you an alchemist?" Hearing "magic cores," Xiao Yan instinctively assumed they were for refining medicine.

Meng Chen gently shook his head. "I'm not an alchemist. Aunt Qing needs magic cores for something."

"I see." Xiao Yan did not ask further. Then he seemed to recall something and warned Meng Chen.

"Brother Meng, I'm sure you noticed at yesterday's auction that someone kept staring at you. That man is the young master of the Jialie Clan, Jialie Ao. He is extremely lecherous, and I think he has set his sights on Aunt Qing."

"Although Jialie Ao is weak, he is still a Battle Practitioner, and he has a pack of lackeys around him. If you run into him and he gives you or Aunt Qing trouble, just go to the Xiao Household Marketplace. The Xiao Clan guards will keep you safe."

Meng Chen nodded. He did not exchange pleasantries with Xiao Yan for long, and after chatting a little more, he bade him farewell.

Watching Meng Chen's tall, slender figure gradually disappear into the distance, Xiao Yan felt somewhat sentimental.

He and Brother Meng truly seemed fated to meet.

"Little Yan, this young man is far from ordinary."

Yao Lao's aged voice sounded beside Xiao Yan's ear. Compared to his disciple, he could better sense Meng Chen's extraordinary nature.

It was not merely his temperament, but Meng Chen's very essence—that incomparably pure and sacred aura, as though it could cleanse all evil and darkness from the world.

Hearing his teacher's appraisal, Xiao Yan nodded in agreement...

Mittel Auction House.

"Young Master Meng, is there anything you need Yafei's help with today?"

Inside the reception room, Yafei had her red hair loosely pinned up and wore a low-cut red dress. She looked alluring and seductive, revealing a great deal of creamy skin, while her fair legs flickered in and out of sight beneath the hem in a hazy, enticing display.

She bent down to pour Meng Chen some tea, showing off her stunning curves to the fullest. The deep valley between her peaks was especially captivating, making one want to explore it further.

"Miss Yafei, I need several first- and second-tier magic cores, as well as some special metals and magical beast bones. Your auction house should have them, correct?"

Meng Chen gave her a brief glance, yet remained perfectly composed, with no reaction from his lower abdomen.

Seeing that he still showed no response whatsoever, Yafei lightly bit her silver teeth in frustration.

Damn it! I even changed into this outfit, and he still hasn't reacted at all. Is he even a man?

Yafei refused to believe that Meng Chen could resist her forever.

When a man ignored a woman's charm, it was the greatest provocation imaginable to that woman.

Just wait. Sooner or later, I'll make you fall beneath my skirt like every other man!

Yafei secretly made up her mind. Her lovely face, however, wore a seductive smile as she nodded and agreed to Meng Chen's request.

"Young Master Meng, please wait a moment. I'll arrange for someone to fetch the items from the storeroom right away."

As she spoke, Yafei lightly sat beside Meng Chen. Her lush body almost pressed against him, her ample peaks wrapping around his arm and instantly giving him an indescribably soft sensation, as though he had sunk into jelly.

"I almost forgot to ask. Young Master Meng, you carry yourself with such distinction. Where are you from?"

She leaned close to his ear, her breath fragrant. Meng Chen felt a ticklish sensation in his ear, along with a faint hint of moisture.

The rich scent of roses mixed with the subtle fragrance of a maiden seeped into Meng Chen's nose. His heart tightened, warmth rose in his lower abdomen, and at last a trace of wicked fire stirred within him.

Noticing that Meng Chen had finally displayed a hint of the reaction a man ought to have, Yafei's red lips curled upward, and a flash of triumph passed through the depths of her beautiful eyes.

"Hmph! As expected, no man can resist my seduction."

Thinking this, Yafei grew bolder. Her slender jade hand brushed across Meng Chen's waist and slowly moved toward his lower abdomen, intending to add another bundle of firewood and a barrel of oil to that tiny flame...

Slap!

With lightning speed, Meng Chen suddenly grabbed Yafei's fair, delicate hand, stopping her from continuing to tease him.

Holding up that tender hand, Meng Chen looked teasingly at the startled Yafei and reminded her:

"Miss Yafei, if you want to talk, then talk properly. Why are you reaching out? Be careful not to get burned by your own fire."

"Young Master Meng, you jest. Yafei merely wanted to check your belt for you. I meant nothing else by it."

Yafei tried to pull her hand free, only to find Meng Chen gripping it tightly. No matter how hard she struggled, it was useless.

What incredible strength!

Yafei was secretly shocked. She was a Battle Practitioner, yet she could not move Meng Chen in the slightest.

Seeing Yafei struggle, Meng Chen released her hand. Unable to stop herself in time, Yafei instinctively pitched forward, and her voluptuous, delicate body fell toward Meng Chen!

In that instant, Meng Chen felt a warm, soft mass land in his arms, as soft as cotton candy yet with the springiness of jelly. Even he could not help feeling his thoughts wander, and his QQ level showed signs of rising.

Fortunately, Yafei quickly got up, sparing Meng Chen a loss of several billion.

After steadying herself, Yafei smoothed the wrinkles from her skirt. Her face slightly red, she apologetically said, "My apologies, Young Master Meng. Yafei was impolite."

Though Yafei was usually seductive and alluring at auctions, capable of stirring men's desires with every smile and frown, she was in truth still an untouched maiden.

Today had been her first time doing something like this.

Meng Chen smiled. "Miss Yafei, you worry too much. If anything, I was the one who took advantage of you."

Yafei did not know what to say for a moment and could only berate herself inwardly.

Because of a little competitive pride, she had nearly gotten herself involved.

Thankfully, Young Master Meng was an honorable gentleman. If it had been someone else, he would likely have pushed things even further.

"Miss Yafei, the items you requested have arrived."

Two auction house guards brought over the magic cores, magical beast bones, and several special metals.

Yafei suppressed the blush on her face. After looking over the goods, she quickly introduced them to Meng Chen. "Young Master Meng, there are nine first-tier magic cores and three second-tier magic cores here, all of water and wood attributes."

"This magical beast skeleton comes from a third-tier Giant Rock Bull, and these metals are Cold Jade Iron Essence..."

After calculating everything, Yafei arrived at a total of fifty-seven thousand three hundred gold coins. She waived the extra three hundred and charged only fifty-seven thousand gold coins.

Meng Chen took out a blue jade card and immediately paid. After storing everything in his Storage Ring, he left the auction house.

Watching Meng Chen's departing figure, a strange light appeared in Yafei's beautiful eyes. She gently bit her lips and remained lost in thought for a long while.