By then, Xiao Zhan had been invited to sit in a private lounge.
A maid respectfully brewed him a cup of fragrant tea.
Xiao Zhan sat quietly in the lounge, occasionally lifting his cup for a sip, a thoughtful look flickering across his face.
Having read the original novel, Xiao Zhan naturally knew a great deal about the Mittel Auction House in Wutan City.
The Mittel Auction House was the largest auction venue in Wutan City, and it belonged to the wealthiest clan in the Jia Ma Empire: the Miteer Clan.
When it came to wealth in the Jia Ma Empire, the Miteer Clan was probably second to none.
The Miteer Clan had a long history, having developed within the Jia Ma Empire for several centuries. Its connections were tangled and far-reaching, and according to certain rumors, this clan, so rich it practically oozed money, even had ties to the Jia Ma Empire's Imperial Family.
Within the empire, the Miteer Clan, the Nalan Family, and the Mu Family were collectively known as the Three Giants of Jia Ma. All three families had a hand in commerce, the military, and other spheres of the empire, wielding considerable influence.
Thus, with the powerful backing of the Mittel Family, no one dared covet the Mittel Auction House, however mouthwatering its profits might be.
"The Mittel Family..."
"One of the Imperial Capital's three great families..."
"The richest family in the Jia Ma Empire..."
Holding his teacup, Xiao Zhan lightly rubbed his fingers against it, a trace of disdain gradually appearing on his face.
"They aren't worth shit!"
Xiao Zhan had never thought much of the so-called Mittel Family.
He did not even fear the Misty Cloud Sect, so why would he care about a mere Mittel Family?
With his current strength as a Nine-Star Dou Emperor, he could already swagger through the Jia Ma Empire unhindered, even without the Family Domain.
In his eyes, the Mittel Family was nothing more than a colony of ants.
As for his main purpose in visiting the Mittel Auction House this time, it was not to drive it out of Wutan City.
He wanted to make the Mittel Auction House submit to the Xiao Clan, and make Ya Fei, Wutan City's greatest beauty, submit beneath him.
Xiao Zhan had never forgotten that the system also had a Many Children, Many Blessings function.
Now that Wutan City was under the Xiao Clan's rule, it was time to put that function to use.
I hope Ya Fei knows how to appreciate what I'm offering...
An enchanting face flashed through his mind, and Xiao Zhan could not help the slight upward curl of his lips.
Through his predecessor's memories, he had already seen Ya Fei's appearance and knew a little about this bewitchingly seductive beauty.
Ya Fei, the Mittel Auction House's chief auctioneer, was a beauty known to practically everyone in Wutan City. Her mature, alluring charm had brought countless men to their knees beneath her skirts.
Even his predecessor, who had always kept himself above such temptations, had harbored a few impure thoughts about this beautiful, captivating enchantress.
To reap the benefits of Many Children, Many Blessings, Xiao Zhan needed to keep marrying wives and fathering children.
And Xiao Zhan himself was a sucker for good looks. Even if he was marrying to have children, he still wanted someone stunning.
In all of Wutan City, only Ya Fei met his standards.
Just as Xiao Zhan was lost in thought, a faint series of footsteps approached.
Then two figures pushed open the door and entered.
"Xiao Clan Chief, you honor us with your presence. Forgive me for not coming out to welcome you..."
Along with a waft of fragrance, a soft, sweet laugh suddenly sounded beside Xiao Zhan's ear, making his heart tremble slightly.
What an enchantress...
Xiao Zhan silently admired her, then turned his gaze toward the woman in the red dress who had entered.
Up close, Xiao Zhan truly appreciated this woman's mature allure.
On her prettily smiling face, a pair of long, liquid eyes seemed to cast their spell on men at every moment.
His gaze slid discreetly over her long, graceful neck, only to nearly be sucked into the deep, snow-white valley below. Her slender waist swayed like a water snake, naturally seductive with every movement, stirring the urge to pin her to the floor and ravage her.
"It's been a while, Miss Ya Fei. You've grown even more captivating."
His gaze swept over Ya Fei's exquisite figure as Xiao Zhan spoke with a faint smile.
As Ya Fei looked at Xiao Zhan, a flicker of surprise passed through her eyes.
She had dealt with Xiao Zhan quite a few times before, and the two were fairly well acquainted.
At this meeting, she kept feeling that he had changed considerably.
He seemed much younger, with an added air of otherworldly refinement.
Feeling Xiao Zhan's heated gaze on her, Ya Fei showed no displeasure on her lovely face. She had long since grown accustomed to such looks.
"I never imagined that the ever-upright and proper Xiao Clan Chief would learn to flatter a woman."
She covered her red lips with a delicate hand and laughed softly, making her ample breasts trace breathtaking arcs. After laughing for a moment, Ya Fei asked with a warm smile, "May I ask what important business brings you to our Mittel Auction House, Xiao Clan Chief?"
His gaze swept over Ya Fei's swaying bosom, and Xiao Zhan silently admired her. Naturally, a woman who could become the Mittel Auction House's chief auctioneer was no easy mark.
They said a beautiful woman could bring disaster. Countless men in Wutan City coveted her beauty, yet to this day, no one had ever been heard to succeed. Though the backing of the Mite'er Auction House certainly played a part, no one dared assume that this woman was merely a pretty ornament.
"Miss Ya Fei, to be frank, I, Xiao, have come today with two matters that I would like your help with."
A faint smile appeared at the corners of Xiao Zhan's mouth. He had no intention of beating around the bush.
With his current strength, a mere Mittel Auction House could not defy his will.
"Oh?"
Ya Fei paused at his words, then smiled sweetly. "Please go ahead, Xiao Clan Chief. If there is anything I can help with, I will certainly do my best."
"If you're willing to cooperate, Miss Ya Fei, that would naturally be ideal. I hope you won't make things difficult for me."
Xiao Zhan nodded. The smile disappeared from his face, and his voice gradually grew cold.
At his words, the smile slowly faded from Ya Fei's lovely face. Her delicate brows knitted slightly, and a sense of foreboding welled up inside her.
Sharp as she was, she naturally understood from Xiao Zhan's words that he had likely come with ill intent.
Master Gu Ni, who had remained silent beside her, could not help showing a trace of anger at those words.
Had Ya Fei not warned him on their way over, he would already have lost his temper.
"Now that all of Wutan City belongs to the Xiao Clan, I trust you understand the Mittel Auction House's position, Miss Ya Fei."
Ignoring the changes in their expressions, Xiao Zhan looked straight at the radiant, captivating Ya Fei before him and spoke in a cool, detached voice.
"For the sake of our past acquaintance, I, Xiao, will give you a chance now, Miss Ya Fei. Lead the entire Mittel Auction House in submission to the Xiao Clan."
"I trust you wouldn't want the Mittel Auction House to be destroyed, would you, Miss Ya Fei?"
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