Chapter 178: Mittel Auction House, Ya Fei

Chapter 178: Mittel Auction House, Ya Fei

"Jia Ma Sacred City, finally here."

Stepping out of the crowded flying transport center, Mo Yu took a deep breath of the fresh air and sighed with a hint of emotion.

With a slight smile on his face, he lifted his head and gazed around the majestic capital, nodding in silent admiration. Of all the cities he had seen since his rebirth, in terms of grandeur and size, Jia Ma Sacred City was undoubtedly the most impressive.

"The capital of the Jia Ma Empire is truly awe-inspiring," Mo Yu remarked with a smirk.

"It's been a while since I've been here. I didn't expect the place to remain so unchanged after all these years. Back in the day, I often visited, and the royal family of Jia Ma Empire didn't dare to cross me," Snake Uncle's voice echoed in Mo Yu's mind.

Hearing this, Mo Yu raised an eyebrow, surprised at Snake Uncle's past dominance. It was clear how powerful the Snake People Tribe once was.

"Now that we're in the capital, where to next? Are you going to look for that cousin of yours?" Snake Uncle asked after reminiscing for a moment.

Rubbing his chin, Mo Yu shook his head. "No, my cousin is as elusive as a dragon. We'll meet when the time is right."

"Let's head to the auction house first. It's the largest trading hub in the Jia Ma Empire. We might find what we need there. If not, we can check the headquarters of the Alchemist Association. The Alchemist Conference is being held there, and alchemists love to collect rare herbs. Maybe we'll find something to restore your bloodline power."

Hearing Mo Yu's plan, Snake Uncle nodded in agreement. "Alright, I trust you."

At that moment, a passerby's voice called out, "Hey, the auction house is just ahead…"

Mo Yu paused and looked up at the massive building at the end of the street, recognizing its distinctive emblem. His face showed a thoughtful expression as he muttered, "So this is the headquarters of the Mittel Clan, one of the empire's three great families. Impressive. I hope they have what I need."

With that, Mo Yu started walking towards the wide street paved with bluestone, heading for the Mittel Auction House.

As he approached the enormous auction house, Mo Yu's calm demeanor and handsome appearance caught the subtle glances of several young women. He paid no mind to the attention and skillfully weaved through the crowded streets like a fish swimming through water.

Entering the auction house, Mo Yu was immediately enveloped in a soothing atmosphere. The noise from outside was cut off as if he had stepped into another world. Despite the short distance, it felt as though he had crossed into a different realm.

He slowly stopped and looked around, his gaze sweeping across the vast, crystal-like hall, his eyes flashing with surprise.

Inside the hall, expressionless, fully armed guards were everywhere, each bearing the emblem of the Mittel Clan on their chests, indicating they were the clan's private forces.

As Mo Yu entered, he clearly felt no less than twenty sharp gazes sweep over every part of his body, only withdrawing after a thorough inspection.

Ignoring this, Mo Yu walked steadily towards the center of the hall.

The hall was filled with countless crystal display cases, surrounded by a constant flow of people. Inside the cases were various rare and strange items, each labeled with a price tag. However, the lowest price among them was at least thirty thousand gold coins, making them out of reach for most people.

These items, though precious to ordinary people, were just ordinary to Mo Yu. As he casually browsed the hall, his attention was suddenly drawn to a corner.

There, in an area reserved for high-ranking members of the Mittel Auction House, a commotion had broken out. It seemed that someone important had just emerged from that area.

Watching the crowd's reaction, Mo Yu's eyes flickered with curiosity, and then he seemed to realize something, a slight smile forming on his lips.

Tilting his head slightly, Mo Yu's gaze passed over the men in the crowd, who had suddenly become as excited as wolves in heat, and he caught a glimpse of a flash of vibrant red and a vaguely graceful figure.

His gaze slowly traveled upwards, eventually catching sight of a bewitching, beautiful face through the gaps in the crowd. His smile widened as he murmured softly, "So it's her…"

Amid the crowd, the sound of crisp footsteps grew closer, and the beautiful woman who had been surrounded finally emerged.

The woman was dressed in a bright red, tight-fitting silk robe, its luxurious and noble craftsmanship perfectly outlining her stunning curves.

This woman exuded a seductive allure. Under the gaze of her narrow, charming eyes, you might unconsciously empty your pockets to buy some high-priced items you didn't even need.

To many men, she was an irresistible temptation. This alluring woman had captured the hearts of many.

The seductive woman's eyes slowly scanned the hall, but just as she was about to look away, her gaze froze, and her footsteps halted. Her eyes were fixed on the handsome, silver-eyed youth standing by a crystal display case not far away, disbelief evident in her expression.

As the focal point of the hall, the woman's actions naturally drew everyone's attention, and they followed her gaze. When they saw the handsome youth, they were equally stunned. Seeing the rare expression of surprise on the woman's face, many couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy.

"Just some pretty boy, what's the big deal?" several men grumbled inwardly.

Ignoring the sharp gazes of those around him, Mo Yu smiled gently at the woman in the red robe, his soft smile revealing a trace of that familiar, clear silver gaze that had only changed slightly from three years ago.

Seeing the same calm smile from three years ago, the woman in the red robe finally accepted that the silver-eyed youth before her was indeed the same Xiao family boy who had once stirred her heart in Wu Tan City.

With the sound of her crisp footsteps, the woman in the red robe slowly walked towards Mo Yu. When she stood before him, she realized that the boy who had once only reached her chest could now look her straight in the eye.

"Mo Yu, little brother, it's been three years, and you've really changed. I almost didn't recognize you."

The woman in the red robe looked at the handsome youth in front of her with a smile, her seductive eyes flashing with surprise. She took a deep breath, her full chest rising and falling under the tight robe, making her even more alluring. She lifted her delicate face and smiled.

"And you, Ya Fei, you've become even more beautiful and enchanting over the years."

Mo Yu took in the faint, enticing fragrance from the woman in front of him, recalling their heartfelt farewell when he left Wu Tan City, and smiled teasingly.

This beautiful woman in the red robe was none other than Ya Fei, the chief auctioneer of the Mittel Auction House branch in Wu Tan City.

"After finishing my family training, I had to come back to take on some responsibilities. But I really have to thank you for that. You haven't been back in three years, so I haven't had the chance to thank you. Meeting you here today, I have to express my gratitude," Ya Fei said, her gaze lingering on his mysterious, silver eyes, feeling a long-buried emotion stir once again.

She realized that she seemed particularly fond of these eyes. Biting her lip, she clasped her hands behind her back, slightly leaning forward with a soft smile.

From their angle, her polite gesture caused her robe to dip slightly, revealing a deep, alluring cleavage and dazzlingly white skin.

Mo Yu took a brief appreciative glance before quickly averting his gaze.

When Ya Fei looked up and saw that Mo Yu's eyes held no trace of desire, a faint smile appeared on her flawless face. "Mo Yu, little brother, even after three years, you're still so calm, much more so than others your age."

Hearing this, Mo Yu chuckled and shook his head, then remembered something and asked, "Ya Fei, have you seen my cousin, Xiao Yan?"

"The other of the Xiao family's two prodigies…" Ya Fei murmured, her beautiful eyes narrowing slightly.

"You're here in Jia Ma Sacred City for Xiao Yan's challenge, right?" The smile on her face gradually faded as she looked at Mo Yu, asking softly.

Mo Yu smiled, nodding slightly. "I promised Xiao Yan that I'd come to support him. Besides, I'm also a member of the Xiao family. This is a matter between our family and the Nalan family, and even Yun Lan Sect. How could I let my cousin face it alone? I have to support the Xiao family as well."

Looking at the young man's face, now more mature and handsome than three years ago, Ya Fei sighed softly.

A young man wanting to support the Xiao family—did he realize that he might be facing the Nalan family's Dou Wang (Battle King) patriarch or even Yun Lan Sect's Dou Huang (Battle Emperor) leader?

"No wonder they call you and Xiao Yan the Xiao family's Twin Dragons. You two really are alike. When Xiao Yan arrived a few days ago, I tried to persuade him too, but he was just as stubborn as you."

"Mo Yu, little brother, after three years of training, you must be well aware of Yun Lan Sect's power in the Jia Ma Empire, right? The Mo family you destroyed a couple of years ago was merely a dog of Yun Lan Sect," Ya Fei said softly, her brows furrowing slightly.

"I'm aware, but so what? Yun Lan Sect can only throw their weight around within the Jia Ma Empire," Mo Yu replied calmly, smiling.

"Huh." Seeing his unflinching expression, Ya Fei was momentarily stunned before shaking her head helplessly. "You're really something, belittling Yun Lan Sect like this. If they knew, they'd probably be furious."

Though she didn't take Mo Yu's words too seriously, Ya Fei couldn't help but feel curious. Yun Lan Sect's dominance had been deeply ingrained in the people of Jia Ma Empire, not something that an ordinary power could challenge.

But Mo Yu's calm demeanor didn't seem like he was just spouting nonsense, which intrigued Ya Fei.

Back when Mo Yu wiped out the Mo family, he quickly became famous throughout the empire. But then, for more than a year, he vanished without a trace. She couldn't help but wonder what he had been through during that time.

Though curious, Ya Fei tactfully refrained from asking further. Smiling, she said, "Are you planning to see Xiao Yan now? If I'm not mistaken, he's probably somewhere you wouldn't expect."

As she spoke, a mischievous glint appeared in Ya Fei's eyes.

Hearing this, Mo Yu paused, then casually said, "Don't tell me my cousin is at the Nalan family's place?"

Ya Fei was taken aback by his guess, her beautiful eyes showing a hint of surprise. "How did you know?"

"Heh, just a wild guess. Seems I was right," Mo Yu replied with a light smile, shaking his head.

Of course, he couldn't reveal his foresight, so he downplayed it.

Ya Fei looked at him skeptically, but then she shook her head with a smile, "Yes, Xiao Yan is indeed at the Nalan family's residence. As for why…"

She then proceeded to tell Mo Yu everything she knew.

After listening, Mo Yu nodded slightly. The situation had developed as he expected. Xiao Yan had chosen to use a Heavenly Flame to help Nalan Jie remove his poison.

Though both sides benefited from the deal, the Nalan family had suffered the greatest loss.

When the three-year duel arrived in a few days, Nalan Jie and Nalan Yanran would likely regret losing such a prodigious talent.

Shaking his head with a smile, Mo Yu didn't dwell on the matter further. Looking around the hall, he noticed that they had become the center of attention. In a low voice, he asked, "Are you in charge of this auction house now?"

"Hehe, I have to thank Xiao Yan for that…" Ya Fei's face lit up with a smile as beautiful as a blooming flower. "Initially, the power over this auction house was tightly held by the elders of the family. It's their lifeblood, and they wouldn't easily hand it over to me. I was just a supervisory elder with limited authority. But when Xiao Yan came a few days ago, he brought along a Dou Huang expert. To curry favor with this former top ten expert of the Jia Ma Empire, the family temporarily handed over control of the auction house to me."

Hearing this, Mo Yu immediately thought of Hai Bodong. Despite his interference, Xiao Yan had still managed to secure this man as a bodyguard—truly a testament to his great fortune.

"I need your help finding something, Ya Fei. Let's go somewhere more private to talk." Mo Yu glanced around at the people eavesdropping nearby and smiled.

"Of course. Follow me." Ya Fei nodded with a smile and turned to lead the way.

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