Chapter 59: Nalan Yanran: Teacher, do you know who has an Exotic Fire that can save my grandfather?

"What a stunner!"

Seeing this enchanting woman appear in his line of sight, even Gu Fei couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Although this woman's appearance was not absolutely stunning, her seductive aura was maxed out.

Given this woman's unique attributes and her presence at the Mittel Auction House, Gu Fei didn't even need to guess her identity.

"Ya Fei greets the Imperial Eldest Princess!"

Ya Fei recognized Yaoye; she walked over to this place and greeted Yaoye with a charming smile.

Immediately after, her gaze landed generously on Gu Fei, who was sitting quietly to the side.

Ya Fei could tell that this group was vaguely led by Gu Fei, and even the Imperial Eldest Princess Yaoye was merely a companion.

Her ability to read people was outstanding, and coupled with the news that had reached the Imperial Capital last night, Ya Fei immediately guessed that Gu Fei was the distinguished guest the royal family had invited back this time.

Consequently, she proceeded to show goodwill toward Gu Fei very politely.

"Young Master, if there is anything you fancy, just let this sister know!"

She moved her lotus steps lightly, walked to Gu Fei's side, and let out a soft, tingling voice.

This woman was filled with charm and allure from head to toe, and under the gaze of those long, narrow peach-blossom eyes, Gu Fei's heartbeat skipped a beat for a moment.

Every smile and movement of Ya Fei fully displayed her feminine charm, making Gu Fei unable to help but sigh that this woman was as seductive as a cat; she was a stunner that very few men could resist.

This woman, although overall, was a notch below Medusa.

However, she was more proactive than Medusa, and she was extremely adept at grasping a man's preferences.

"Hmph!"

Seeing Ya Fei act like this, Xiao Yixian let out a cold snort in her heart, seemingly displeased, and then pulled Gu Fei's hand to walk away.

Seeing this scene, Ya Fei could only smile awkwardly, not daring to say more.

Afterward, while strolling through the auction house, Gu Fei said dotingly to Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin: "Buy whatever you like; the most important thing is that you like it!"

The two little girls were seeing such a scene for the first time, and upon hearing this, their eyes sparkled.

They walked along, staring at those glittering treasures without blinking, and Gu Fei picked them all up, preparing to pay.

However, when it came time to actually pay, Yaoye stepped in first and said: "Young Master Gu Fei, just put these on my tab."

Hearing this, Gu Fei did not fight her for it; he did not care about these worldly things.

After finishing the tour of the auction house, Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin still felt unfulfilled.

And that evening, Jia Xingtian specifically arranged a gala for Gu Fei.

The people invited to the gala were all the wealthy and powerful figures of the Jia Ma Empire.

They had all received Jia Xingtian's invitation and understood that this was a gala held specifically for the royal family's distinguished guest, so they had made full preparations.

Gu Fei received Jia Xingtian's invitation and hesitated for a moment, but then, thinking of the excitement the two had shown while strolling through the auction house during the day, he decided to take Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin to attend.

This was to help them broaden their horizons and experience a life they hadn't tried before.

"A gala, how wonderful!"

"I want to go too!"

Xiao Yixian naturally had no objections and happily agreed, even preparing clothes for the gala together with Qing Lin.

Yaoye's gorgeous and elegant palace attire had naturally left a deep impression on them; Xiao Yixian didn't say it on the surface, but she had a competitive thought hidden in her heart, while Qing Lin was single-mindedly picking out beautiful dresses.

In the evening, the banquet began on time.

At the banquet, the Mu Family head Mu Chen, the Nalan Family head Nalan Su, and the Mittal Clan head Teng Shan all appeared one after another.

The three old fellows smiled at each other and clinked their glasses, their respective intentions unspoken.

And as Gu Fei stepped into the banquet hall, everyone's eyes turned toward him.

"Young Master Gu Fei, you've arrived!" Yaoye and Jia Xingtian, the grandfather and granddaughter, walked over with smiles to greet him.

Tonight, Yaoye was dressed very formally, and she had even applied a light rouge to her lips; the beauty was red-lipped and white-toothed, and her faint smile was very charming.

At the banquet, everyone looked toward Gu Fei, and seeing the importance Jia Xingtian and Yaoye placed on him, they all understood that the person in front of them had an extraordinary status.

They all knew that Gu Fei was the most important guest of tonight's gala.

【Mu Chen feels curious, Emotion Value +30】

【Nalan Su...】

Gu Fei's gaze swept through the crowd, and a beautiful young girl suddenly entered his view.

This girl had a cold and elegant appearance, and her beautiful, delicate face seemed no worse than that woman who had once disappointed Gu Fei.

She wore a moon-white robe with wide sleeves and a tight fit that trailed on the ground, and a pale silver sash was tied around her slender waist, perfectly showcasing her slim figure.

Green jade pendants hung from her delicate earlobes, and as they swayed slightly, they emitted a crisp jade sound, unexpectedly revealing a touch of nobility.

She caught Gu Fei's gaze unexpectedly, her eyes filled with undisguised curiosity.

【Nalan Yanran feels curious, Emotion Value +80】

Through the system's Emotion Value prompts, Gu Fei basically understood the identities of the people present.

This time, after Nalan Yanran digested the Pill that Yun Yun had given her and broke through to become a Great Dou Master, she had hurried down from Misty Cloud Mountain, her purpose being to find an Alchemist who could detoxify her grandfather, Nalan Jie.

Years ago, when Nalan Jie was fighting a snake-type Magical Beast, the Iron-Branded Poison Python, he was bitten and poisoned by the snake.

The poison was extraordinary; according to records, there was no lack of Sixth Rank Magical Beasts that had been poisoned to death by the Iron-Branded Poison Python across ranks, and if it weren't for the fact that their numbers were so scarce as to be negligible, many people on the continent would likely turn pale at the mention of it.

Although Nalan Jie had taken measures to slow the spread of the poison, there was no way to cure it, and the Nalan Family could only watch as Nalan Jie grew weaker day by day, his life hanging by a thread.

However, in the Imperial Capital, even the Alchemist Guild President, Master Fama, was helpless, and according to Pill King Gu He, one must have an Exotic Fire to cure Nalan Jie's poison.

Nalan Yanran's curiosity about Gu Fei was quickly suppressed by her worry for her grandfather.

She was in a bad mood, so she found a place outside the banquet hall to sit and drink alone.

She did not go to surround or approach Gu Fei like the other noble women of the empire.

……

"Teacher, why have you come!"

Before long, Nalan Yanran, who was sitting outside the banquet hall drinking sullenly, discovered that her teacher Yun Yun had actually come as well.

It turned out that Yun Yun, back at the Yunlan Sect, had also heard about the Imperial Family inviting Gu Fei back, and furthermore, she knew that Gu Fei would be attending this banquet.

After struggling with the decision for a while, she ultimately could not hold back and also intended to come here to see Gu Fei.

Tonight, Yun Yun's style of dress was different from usual; she was wearing a rather revealing evening gown, much like an ordinary noblewoman, which displayed a unique charm.

That elegant white color set off Yun Yun's temperament, making her appear even more ethereal.

The slight bit of softness revealed neutralized her coldness, making her look even more moving.

"Teacher, tell me what I should do. Grandfather is lying in bed right now, his life hanging by a thread, and even Master Fama is powerless..."

Having drunk alcohol, Nalan Yanran could not hide her feelings at all and spoke to her teacher Yun Yun about her grandfather's situation.

The expression on her face was sorrowful, and her tone was choked with sobs.

After listening, Yun Yun was silent for a moment, then her eyebrows lifted slightly, a flicker of emotion flashed through her beautiful eyes, and she asked, "Yanran, did Gu He really say that as long as there is an Exotic Fire, your grandfather can be cured?"

Her gaze unconsciously drifted toward Gu Fei, who was surrounded by the crowd in the hall.

Gu Fei was holding a faint smile, his whole body radiating the spirit of youth, and Yun Yun's heartbeat could not help but quicken slightly.

"Teacher, could it be that you know who has an Exotic Fire?"

Upon hearing her words, Nalan Yanran reacted extremely quickly; her drunkenness faded by more than half, and she asked with pleasant surprise.

(End of this chapter)