The next day.
A stunning, sultry figure emerged from the Mittel Family estate and headed toward a spacious courtyard.
The Mittel Family's name hung above the courtyard gate, clearly marking it as one of their properties. Several guards stood at attention outside.
"Greetings, Miss Ya Fei."
At the sight of Ya Fei approaching, the guards hurriedly cupped their fists in respectful greeting.
Ya Fei smiled and nodded, then stepped gracefully into the courtyard under their watchful gazes.
"Patriarch, Ya Fei requests an audience."
Stopping outside the main hall, Ya Fei took a deep breath. Her red lips parted as she spoke respectfully.
As soon as her words fell, Mittel Tengshan's voice came from inside.
"Come in."
Only then did Ya Fei push open the door and enter the main hall.
Mittel Tengshan and Hai Bodong were seated in the spacious hall. Several Mittel Family elders sat nearby, all looking respectfully at Hai Bodong, who occupied the seat of honor.
Clearly, these Mittel Family elders also knew Hai Bodong's identity.
The presence of a Dou Huang expert was enough to elevate the Mittel Family's standing in the Jia Ma Empire. Even the Jia Ma Imperial Family would no longer dare act against them lightly.
"Greetings, Elder Hai."
Surprise surfaced on Ya Fei's lovely face when she saw Hai Bodong there, and she hurriedly paid her respects.
Ya Fei had never expected Hai Bodong to be present when Mittel Tengshan summoned her today. For some reason, she could not help feeling nervous.
At the sound of her voice, even Hai Bodong's cold, aged face unexpectedly revealed a faint smile.
"Little girl, you're finally here."
"I'm late. Sorry for the wait, Elder Hai."
Ya Fei froze briefly, then hurriedly apologized respectfully.
Yet Hai Bodong's words made it sound as though he had come