harleyscars 167. An unexpected encounter with Yafei
167. An unexpected encounter with Yafei
Xiao Yan was also surprised to encounter Ya Fei here.
Those who received the news today and were able to reach the Black Mountain Fortress are the true elite of the Gama Empire. Although Yafi is the chief auctioneer of the Mittel Auction House in Utan City, this status is still somewhat insignificant in front of these people.
Yafei smiled and said, "I am here today because I have to thank my brother Xiao Yan for his help back then."
Yafei leaned forward slightly, seemingly unintentionally, making her ample bosom appear even more shapely, her curves alluring beneath the brocade robe. Even at this high-end gathering, Yafei attracted quite a few sidelong glances.
Even Xiao Yan had to admit that a top-tier beauty like Ya Fei would be the center of attention wherever she went. The fact that Ya Fei was chatting with him had already attracted a lot of attention. Actually, Ya Fei had already garnered considerable attention from the beginning, but Xiao Yan was feeling somewhat bored at the banquet, and with a constant stream of people trying to strike up a conversation with him, he hadn't noticed her at first.
But what puzzled Xiao Yan was that, besides envy, the look in their eyes was more of a gloating one.
Seeing Yafei's actions, an elderly man in a fine robe standing beside her coughed twice, seemingly reminding Yafei that her behavior was inappropriate.
At this moment, Yafei's eyes unconsciously showed less loneliness, but her years of experience in managing the auction house made her unconscious expression of true feelings disappear in an instant. Instead, she put on a smile and introduced to Xiao Yan, "Brother Xiao Yan, let me introduce you. This is the head of my family, Mittel Tengshan."
Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow: "I've met Patriarch Tengshan twice already!"
Xiao Yan grew up in the Jia Ma Empire, listening to the legends of those powerful figures. Mittel Tengshan, as one of the top ten strongest in the Jia Ma Empire, held an extraordinary position. Xiao Yan had met Tengshan at the Yunlan Sect and when he first arrived at the Black Mountain Fortress, but due to the vast difference in their strength, Tengshan had not yet had the opportunity to speak directly with Xiao Yan.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan couldn't help but smile. In this world, strength always reigns supreme!
Feeling that he had made a good impression on Xiao Yan, Teng Shan was secretly pleased and his movements became somewhat hurried.
"Elder Xiao Yan is a hero who saved the entire Jia Ma Empire today. It is an honor that he remembers this old man."
Xiao Yan casually replied, "Since you're from the Mittel family, just call me Xiao Yan."
Xiao Yan wasn't someone who cared much about empty fame. The fact that these people were so respectful to him made him feel somewhat awkward. Moreover, his transactions with the Mittel Market in Wutan City had gone smoothly several times, leaving a rather good impression.
Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, Teng Shan anxiously replied, "That won't do! This old man wouldn't dare to slight Elder Xiao!"
The respect shown to Xiao Yan by the two Dou Zong from Tian She Mansion was palpable to almost everyone. Given that Dou Zong experts from major sects were already behaving that way, Teng Shan himself dared not show any disrespect in front of Xiao Yan.
Seeing the somewhat awkward atmosphere around him, Tengshan glanced at Yafei, his eyes showing some hesitation, but still said, "Yafei, since Elder Xiao is your old friend, then let's catch up properly."
He then left, and Yafei breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Tengshan depart.
Then, Yafei pursed her red lips and said to Xiao Yan, "Little brother Xiao Yan, you're now a big shot who can shake the Jia Ma Empire with just a word!"
Her words carried a greater degree of respect than before, even though Xiao Yan's achievements had already spread throughout the Jia Ma Empire at an astonishing pace. Hearing the news was one thing, witnessing it firsthand was quite another. Seeing this usually powerful figure in the Jia Ma Empire behaving so respectfully and obsequiously before Xiao Yan, Ya Fei suddenly realized that the Xiao Yan before her was far inferior to the naive young man she knew.
Yafei had long known that Xiao Yan was a hidden dragon, destined to soar to great heights one day. However, she hadn't expected that day to come so quickly, nor that Xiao Yan's progress to be so terrifying. Two years ago, Xiao Yan was one of the few Dou Huang powerhouses in the Jia Ma Empire, already a new legend. He even entered the rankings of the Jia Ma Empire's top ten powerhouses the very next day. But in just two years, Xiao Yan had already gained influence throughout the entire Northwest Region!
Seeing Yafei's change, Xiao Yan joked, "Then how about I put in a good word for you tomorrow and make Yafei the Empress of the Jia Ma Empire?"
Yafei's bright eyes sparkled as she smiled and said, "I won't decide at first glance. I'll be waiting!"
Then the two looked at each other and smiled, and the barriers caused by their different statuses and strengths vanished instantly.
Would you like to come for a walk with me?
Yafei spoke with extreme gentleness, and coupled with her eyes that were more beautiful than peach blossoms, almost no man would refuse such a charming request from a rare beauty like Yafei.
Xiao Yan was no exception, and nodded happily, saying, "I was just thinking of going for a walk anyway."
No matter how many times he attended, Xiao Yan felt he would never like the atmosphere in the hall now. Or rather, Xiao Yan had liked it before, when he was still a genius. However, after his Dou Qi disappeared, he witnessed the true coldness of human relationships and no longer cared about such noise.
Xiao Yan and Ya Fei strolled along the city gate of Black Mountain Fortress. Black Mountain Fortress was originally built to defend against conflict between the two great empires, hence its immense size. Night did not envelop Black Mountain Fortress; rings of jade-white light emanated from specially crafted luminous pearls, illuminating the entire surface of the fortress.
Xiao Yan looked at the distant, rolling mountains, shrouded in the night, but the bright moonlight tonight was still able to illuminate the outlines of the distant mountains.
Xiao Yan took a deep breath and felt that the pressure that had been weighing on him for some time had eased.
Smelling the alluring fragrance emanating from Yafei so close to him, Xiao Yan smiled and asked, "Sister Yafei, is there something you need my help with?"
A hint of surprise flashed across Yafei's face, but seeing Xiao Yan's sincere smile, she gently bit her red lips: "There is indeed something that I absolutely need Xiao Yan's help with!"