"Submit to the Xiao Clan?"
At his words, Ya Fei's alluring expression darkened slightly, her delicate brows knitting as a spark of anger rose within her.
She had never imagined Xiao Zhan would be so arrogant, disregarding the Mittel Family behind her and genuinely seeking to bring the Mittel Auction House under his control.
"Hmph!"
"You want our Mittel Auction House to submit to your Xiao Clan?"
"Xiao Zhan, are you sure your Xiao Clan has the right?"
Hearing Xiao Zhan's unreasonable, arrogant demand, Master Gu Ni, standing behind Ya Fei, could no longer endure it and spoke with a dark expression.
Xiao Zhan turned his gaze toward the furious Master Gu Ni, narrowing his eyes.
"I, Xiao, am speaking with Miss Ya Fei. Since when was it your turn to interrupt?"
His words made it clear that Xiao Zhan thought nothing of this Master Gu Ni.
What right did a mere Second-Rank Alchemist have to put on airs before him?
"You..."
"How dare you, Xiao Zhan! You've become so arrogant!"
"Do you really think your Xiao Clan can run wild beyond all law?"
As a Second-Rank Alchemist, Master Gu Ni had always considered himself a man of distinguished standing. How could he endure such humiliation from Xiao Zhan? His face immediately flushed with anger as he pointed at Xiao Zhan and roared.
"Your insignificant Xiao Clan might rule the roost in Wutan City, but across the entire Jia Ma Empire, what does your Xiao Clan amount to?"
As he spoke, a powerful aura surged from Master Gu Ni.
This Second-Rank Alchemist's cultivation had actually reached that of a Seven-Star Great Dou Master.
"What does my Xiao Clan amount to?"
At those words, a cold smile curled Xiao Zhan's lips.
"Those your Mittel Family dares not offend, my Xiao Clan dares to openly challenge!"
"Those your Mittel Family dares not kill, my Xiao Clan dares to kill!"
"Those who follow me shall prosper; those who oppose me shall perish!"
"That is the Xiao Clan!"
The instant Xiao Zhan finished speaking, a tremendous aura erupted, sweeping toward Master Gu Ni.
"Old bastard, you dare bark like a dog before this Clan Leader?"
Sensing that aura, Master Gu Ni's expression changed drastically, horror flashing across his face.
The next moment, his body flew violently out of the VIP room. With a scream, Master Gu Ni lost consciousness on the spot.
"Master Gu Ni!"
Ya Fei's lovely face changed at the sight. She wanted to go check whether Master Gu Ni was alive, but Xiao Zhan caught her wrist.
"Don't worry. That old fellow won't die just yet."
Xiao Zhan grasped Ya Fei's soft, fair arm, a smile appearing on his face. "Have you reached a decision, Miss Ya Fei? As long as you lead the Mittel Auction House in submitting to my Xiao Clan, I, Xiao, certainly won't treat you poorly."
"Xiao... Xiao Clan Chief... please let go of me first..."
At his words, Ya Fei's expression wavered, and she shook off Xiao Zhan's hand in a flutter of panic.
As Wutan City's foremost beauty, Ya Fei had always been treated with humility, courtesy, and proper manners by every man who met her. They feared displeasing the beauty and leaving a bad impression.
Yet Xiao Zhan's domineering conduct and overbearing arrogance this time had utterly thrown Ya Fei off balance, leaving her at a loss as to how to respond.
She thought of the terrifying strength Xiao Zhan had just displayed, and his domineering attitude.
"As the saying goes, a wise person recognizes the tides of the times. Since you've put it that way, Xiao Clan Chief, naturally I must give you face."
Ya Fei hesitated for a moment before her usual alluring smile suddenly returned to her lovely face, making her look enchanting and captivating.
"Then I'm sorry for the trouble, Xiao Clan Chief, but I'll be relying on you to look after our Mittel Auction House from now on."
As his gaze swept over Ya Fei's alluring, seductive face, Xiao Zhan inwardly praised her.
This woman really is no simple candle to burn through. She hides her thoughts deep. No wonder she was called the "Empress of Gold" in the original story. If I married her, she might become a capable helpmate.
Xiao Zhan's interest in Ya Fei was not merely due to her stunning looks. He valued her shrewdness and competence more.
There were countless beauties in the world. Xiao Zhan had no desire to marry a few decorative vases.
"Rest assured, Miss Ya Fei. As long as you obediently submit to me, I, Xiao, will naturally cherish you in the future, tend to you with care, and shower you with affection..."
Xiao Zhan suddenly reached out again, taking Ya Fei's soft, fair hand as he spoke with a suggestive expression.
With Xiao Zhan holding her arm, Ya Fei stiffened. Only after a long moment did her body relax again.
Xiao Zhan's words revealed his intentions almost without concealment. How could Ya Fei fail to understand what the man before her was after?
Though furious inside, Ya Fei could only force herself to endure it when she recalled the strength he had just displayed.
"I'm afraid you've misunderstood, Xiao Clan Chief. That isn't what I meant."
"A man of your character wouldn't bully a helpless woman like me, would you, Xiao Clan Chief?"
Ya Fei withdrew her fair hand, restoring her alluring smile as she addressed Xiao Zhan with a smiling gaze.
My character?
Is she handing me a nice-guy card?
At her words, a trace of amusement flashed through Xiao Zhan's eyes.
Naive woman. Do you think you can flatter me with a tall hat, wrap me around your finger, and turn me into a bootlicker who fawns over you?
Bootlickers never meet a good end!
I, Xiao, prefer playing hardball!
Ya Fei, you've misjudged your man this time!
"Ding! Reminder to the host: a partner who activates Many Children, Many Blessings must follow the host willingly. If she is coerced, the effects of Many Children, Many Blessings cannot be activated."
Just then, the system's notification suddenly sounded in Xiao Zhan's mind.
Xiao Zhan froze, then his expression darkened, displeasure filling his heart.
Does that mean its effects can only activate if she willingly bears my children?
Is this system trying to make me become a bootlicker?
Xiao Zhan sneered, a hint of disdain curling his lips.
If the system wanted him to become a bootlicker, Xiao Zhan could only say it had picked the wrong man.
Besides, in his view, getting a woman to willingly bear his children...
Was hardly a difficult task.
Affection grew with time spent together. Xiao Zhan believed that as long as he persevered, toiling day and night...
Any woman would eventually be moved by him and willingly bear his children.
At that thought, Xiao Zhan looked toward Ya Fei and said slowly, "With your intelligence, Miss Ya Fei, I believe you should understand what this Clan Leader means."
"This Clan Leader will speak plainly. My second demand is that you must become my woman, Miss Ya Fei."
"If you refuse, Miss Ya Fei, don't blame this Clan Leader for showing a ruthless hand."
"I'm sure you wouldn't want all these years of painstaking effort destroyed in a single day, would you, Miss Ya Fei?"
Xiao Zhan looked at Ya Fei, his expression faintly mocking.
Ya Fei's expression changed at his words. Faced with Xiao Zhan's utterly unrestrained gaze, her thoughts tangled like a skein of thread, and for a moment she did not know how to reply.
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