NOVEL NEXT Chapter 221: Alchemist Association
Xiao Yan and his group arrived at the Miteer Auction House. After explaining their identities to the guards at the entrance, they were promptly allowed inside.
(Xiao Yan figured that Senior Haibo Dong must have informed them in advance.)
Thinking this, Xiao Yan’s gaze was drawn to the luxurious decor of the Miteer Auction House, and he couldn’t help but marvel internally.
Indeed, this was the headquarters of the Miteer Auction House. The opulence was astonishing; everything looked expensive, making Xiao Yan feel that the Miteer family was far wealthier than the relatively restrained Nalan family.
“Xiao Yan, my dear~~~”
Suddenly, a seductive voice rang out, causing Xiao Yan to shiver instinctively. Xiao Yixian and Nalan Yanran also became instantly alert, their gazes fixed on Ya Fei as she descended the stairs gracefully.
Ya Fei seemed completely oblivious to the presence of Xiao Yixian and Nalan Yanran. With a coquettish smile, she lightly touched her red lips and looked at Xiao Yan.
“Are you here for a secret rendezvous with this big sister~?”
“Uh… no…”
Xiao Yan waved his hand awkwardly as Ya Fei approached, causing him to instinctively take two steps back.
He was genuinely wary of Ya Fei now. She gave off an aura as if she were born to seduce men. Just standing there doing nothing could evoke a deep desire in ordinary men to conquer her. With Ya Fei actively teasing him, Xiao Yan really couldn’t guarantee that he wouldn’t make a mistake.
Since he couldn’t guarantee it, it was better to keep a safe distance.
“Miss Ya Fei, I’ve told you before to please restrain yourself.”
Xiao Yixian suddenly stepped forward, with Nalan Yanran also moving up beside her, staring intently at Ya Fei with her blue eyes.
“Miss Ya Fei, we’re here for business. Please don’t do anything unnecessary.”
Ya Fei lightly crossed her arms, her blue eyes narrowing slightly as she glanced at Xiao Yixian and Nalan Yanran.
Then, she laughed softly.
“Alright, alright, I was just joking~”
Ya Fei slowly raised her hand, pulling out a letter from the cliff between her huge breast and tossing it gently. The letter flew over the dazed Xiao Yixian and Nalan Yanran, landing in front of Xiao Yan. He quickly caught it.
Feeling the slightly warm envelope in his hand, imbued with Ya Fei’s unique fragrance, Xiao Yan’s face turned red again, and his mind began to wander.
Smack!
Xiao Yan slapped himself on the forehead to clear his thoughts, firmly resolving to keep his distance from Ya Fei. She was truly a bewitching enchantress. The improper thoughts he’d had in the past six months didn’t compare to the ones provoked by Ya Fei in just two meetings. This was enough to prove how dangerous she was to him.
“This Big Sister has to go take care of her own business now. We’ll talk next time, my dear~”
With a flirtatious smile, Ya Fei waved at Xiao Yan before turning and swaying her hips as she ascended the stairs, disappearing from their view.
Xiao Yan stared blankly at the staircase where Ya Fei vanished, then lowered his head to open the letter she had thrown. As he skimmed through its contents, Xiao Yixian and Nalan Yanran also leaned in to read.
“Alchemist examination recommendation?”
Nalan Yanran paused, her gaze turning to Xiao Yan with some confusion.
“You can refine pills?”
“Uh… a bit,” Xiao Yan said, scratching his cheek. Yao Chen’s voice echoed in his mind.
(This is perfect. I’ve been wanting you to take the alchemist exam for some time. It will be beneficial for many things in the future.)
As Yao Chen spoke, Xiao Yan pulled out a second letter from the envelope and was stunned.
Xiao Yan representing the Miteer family in the Alchemist Conference?
At that moment, Xiao Yan was bewildered.
Wasn’t he supposed to come to the Miteer Auction House on Lord Jia’s behalf? How did this turn into participating in the Alchemist Conference, and representing the Miteer family, no less?
While Xiao Yan was puzzled, Nalan Yanran, who was unaware of the full situation, was immediately displeased.
Xiao Yan is my fiancé, so why should he represent the Miteer family in the Alchemist Conference? Isn’t the Nalan family worthy?
Although Nalan Yanran was inwardly furious and nearly voiced her concerns, she ultimately held back.
Xiao Yan was clearly her fiancé. Even if he were to participate in the Alchemist Conference, it should be under the Nalan family’s name.
However, now Xiao Yan was representing the Miteer family.
Although Ya Fei’s playful behavior towards Xiao Yan annoyed Nalan Yanran, she had to admit that Ya Fei was quite adept at social interactions, far more so than herself.
Thus, Ya Fei would never appoint Xiao Yan, her future Nalan family son-in-law, to represent the Miteer Auction House and disrespect the Nalan family unless she had no choice.
In conclusion, it was likely not Ya Fei or the Miteer family behind Xiao Yan representing them in the Alchemist Conference, but a higher power that the Miteer family and Ya Fei couldn’t defy.
Nalan Yanran could think of only one entity.
The Jia Ma Royal Family.
Nalan Yanran’s eyebrows furrowed tightly.
Since discovering the connection between the Mo Clan and the Yun Lan Sect, Nalan Yanran had started to notice many things that felt off.
Most notably, Jia Xing Tian’s attitude towards her.
As the granddaughter of Nalan Jie, the Lionheart Marshal of the Jia Ma Empire, her relationship with the royal family was close. Jia Xing Tian had always been warm towards her.
But this changed after she joined the Yun Lan Sect and became its Young Mistress.
Nalan Yanran clearly sensed that Jia Xing Tian and the entire Jia Ma Royal Family had become subtly distant.
Previously, she thought this change was due to her new status, making them more reserved.
But after the Mo Clan incident, Nalan Yanran began to suspect they were wary of her.
And now, making Xiao Yan represent the Miteer family instead of the Nalan family in the Alchemist Conference seemed another way to avoid her.
Thinking this, Nalan Yanran bit her lower lip, her brows tightly knit.
What exactly has the Yun Lan Sect done?
Xiao Yan, unaware of Nalan Yanran’s thoughts, folded the two letters back into the envelope. Despite not understanding why Lord Jia wanted him to take the alchemist exam and represent the Miteer family, he decided to follow the request.
“Let’s go to the Alchemist Association.”
With that, Xiao Yan led the group out of the Miteer Auction House.
Seeing the bustling and complex streets ahead, Xiao Yan was momentarily stunned before looking awkwardly at Nalan Yanran.
“Um, Miss Nalan, could you guide us to the Alchemist Association?”
Nalan Yanran snapped out of her thoughts at Xiao Yan’s call. She frowned slightly at his formal address.
“Don’t call me Miss Nalan! It sounds too distant!”
“Should I call you Little Foodie then?”
Xiao Yan tilted his head. Nalan Yanran raised an eyebrow and pinched his cheek.
“Is there no normal way for you to address me?”
Seeing Xiao Yan’s pained expression eased her irritation a bit. She let go and said softly.
“Just call me Yanran. If you call me anything else, I’ll be angry!”
“Uh…” Xiao Yan scratched his cheek, hesitating before saying, “Isn’t calling you Yanran a bit… too familiar?”
“As long as I’m fine with it, what’s the problem?”
Nalan Yanran raised her eyebrows, her tone growing annoyed. Xiao Yan understood that if he didn’t comply, Nalan Yanran would indeed get upset.
“Then… Yanran, could you please lead us to the Alchemist Association?”
“Hmph, that’s better. Let’s go.”
Nalan Yanran smirked and led the way towards the Alchemist Association in Jia Ma Holy City.
After about ten minutes, they arrived at the Alchemist Association. Looking at the building, Xiao Yan was slightly shaken.
If the Miteer Auction House exudes luxury from inside out, the Alchemist Association was the complete opposite, showcasing simplicity and restraint. Its appearance alone conveyed a profound heritage distinct from the Miteer Auction House.
Nalan Yanran led the group to the entrance. When the guards’ eyes turned to her, she spoke.
“Hello, we would like to see Chairman Fa Ma.” She then looked at Xiao Yan. “Give me the recommendation letter.”
“Okay.”