Elder Leo and Leilei's fates were naturally easy to imagine. Under Miter Teng Shan's leadership, even the Miter Family began a major purge.
Naturally, the Miter Family's actions could not be hidden from the other families. A little investigation was enough for them to understand what had happened.
The elders of those families gathered their own spoiled young masters and repeatedly warned them that Ya Fei of the Miter Auction House was someone no one could afford to provoke.
Whoever provoked her would receive no protection from the family. They could go kill themselves to atone for their crime.
The Mu Family, the Nalan Family, and even the royal family instructed their promising juniors to do their best to befriend Ya Fei. Naturally, this included the princess sisters, Yao Ye and Yao Yue.
Lan Hong did not care much about any of this. After the banquet ended, he sought out Ya Fei, and she told him everything that had happened.
"Hehe, with this, it should be much easier for you to take control of the Miter Auction House, right?"
"Yes. This way, no one should dare to obey me in public while defying me in private. The treasure you bestowed upon me is truly formidable, my lord."
"Mhm. Then show off your talents properly. Here is a list. Keep an eye out for the items on it, and if any appear, help me secure them."
"Yes, my lord!"
Ya Fei carefully put the list away, then asked timidly, "My lord, are you leaving?"
"Not yet. I'll remain in Jia Ma Sacred City for a few more days and take in the local customs."
"Then let Ya Fei serve as your guide for these next few days. I know Jia Ma Sacred City quite well."
Thus, during the days Lan Hong