Chapter 159: Ya Fei

Ya Fei had originally thought of herself as a clever person, but now, upon reflection, she realized just how ridiculous she had been. Every single person capable of staying in the Imperial Capital was no pushover; the law of the jungle—survival of the fittest—was an eternal truth.

In the Gama Empire, it was not just the three great clans that possessed Dou Wangs; other clans had them too. Yet, why was it that they had no foothold in the Imperial Capital?

That was because to stand firm in the Imperial Capital, one needed not only formidable strength but also long-term vision. Only then could one stand out in the intense competition.

"I know what to do!" Ya Fei naturally understood the benefits of latching onto the Xiao Clan.

"As long as you understand. I cannot leave the clan for too long; it would be bad if I aroused the suspicion of that old fellow Nalan Jie. Today's conversation is known only to you and me; do not tell anyone. The news of my arrival here must also rot in your stomach; treat it as if I were never here. I leave the future of the Mittel Clan in your hands; I hope you do not disappoint me." After Miteer Tengshan finished speaking, he turned and left.

Watching Miteer Tengshan's departing back, Ya Fei felt a complex mix of emotions. The shock brought to her today was simply too great, and it also made her recognize one fact.

That is, without strength, everything is just empty talk.

"Many thanks, Young Master Xiao Yan!" Ya Fei hurriedly stood up, bowed slightly to Xiao Yan, and expressed her gratitude.

Ya Fei was not wearing a qipao today, but a loose dress. Her bow was not a trivial matter; a large expanse of snow-white skin on her chest was directly exposed, which Xiao Yan saw clearly.

"Hehe, this is interesting!" A smile curled at the corners of Xiao Yan's mouth, as if he had guessed something.

Ya Fei took the tea Xiao Yan handed over, took a sip, and smiled faintly: "This tea is not bad; the taste is excellent."

The Xiao Clan.

"Miss Ya Fei coming to our Xiao Clan is something we are overjoyed about! How could we blame you! Miss Ya Fei, please sit!" Xiao Zhan said with a smile.

"What a charming enchantress! But she's not my type!" Xiao Yan stared at Ya Fei for a moment before shifting his gaze away.

"I wonder what the matter is?" Xiao Zhan asked with a faint smile.

"Clan Head, three Elders, Miss Ya Fei from the Mittel Auction House is outside the clan grounds." A servant said respectfully.

"Miss Ya Fei is visiting today; I wonder what business you have?" Xiao Zhan asked with a faint smile.

"Then I wonder what Miss Ya Fei's plans are?" Xiao Zhan was somewhat puzzled by Ya Fei's actions.

"This Xiao Yan is truly not simple!" Ya Fei thought to herself.

"Hehe, coming to the Xiao Clan today is indeed for an important matter to discuss with Clan Head Xiao." Ya Fei said with a light laugh.

Xiao Yan rubbed his nose, stood up, walked to the table, took a cup, poured a cup of tea, and then brought it to Ya Fei, smiling faintly: "Miss Ya Fei, please have some tea!"

"The detestable Nalan Clan!" Xiao Zhan and the three Elders felt deep resentment in their hearts at this moment. They had originally thought Nalan Jie was magnanimous and would not haggle with the Xiao Clan over Nalan Yanran's annulment of the engagement; it turned out the time just hadn't come yet.

"At first, I was also very puzzled, not understanding why the clan suddenly asked me to take action against the Xiao Clan. But once I inquired, I learned that the Nalan Clan could not directly take action against the Xiao Clan, so they had our Mittel Clan do it. Because the Clan Great Elder owed the Nalan Clan a favor in the past, it was hard not to help, which is why they wrote to me." Ya Fei said indifferently.

Before long, a mature woman wearing a red dress walked in with a beaming smile. She was tall, fair-skinned, and had exquisite features, looking very beautiful. Moreover, it seemed she had carefully dressed up before coming, making her already soul-stirring appearance even more charming.

Xiao Zhan took the letter and read it; his face turned gloomy, and the other three Elders also frowned deeply after reading it.

"Quickly invite her in." Although Xiao Zhan did not know why Ya Fei was visiting suddenly, the relationship between the Mittel Auction House and the Xiao Clan was still quite good, so he naturally would not turn Ya Fei away.

To prevent his father and the three Elders from seeing anything, Xiao Yan pretended that nothing was wrong and returned to his seat.

"Hehe, Ya Fei has come uninvited today; I hope Clan Head Xiao will not blame me." Ya Fei composed her emotions and smiled, pursing her lips.

"Holy crap! It's really huge! And she's not wearing..." Xiao Yan's eyes went straight.

"Although the Great Elder asked me to take action against the Xiao Clan, it was only to assist from the sidelines. Once the other two great clans are gone, I will have an excuse to refuse the Great Elder." Ya Fei continued.

At this moment, Ya Fei felt quite dejected. In terms of looks, although she couldn't compare to Xiao Xun'er, she could at least compare to the Little Medical Fairy by Xiao Yan's side! Why was it that he couldn't muster any interest in her?

"Miss Ya Fei's visit truly makes the Xiao Clan shine!" Seeing Ya Fei walk in, Xiao Zhan hurriedly greeted her warmly.

After Ya Fei finished speaking, she secretly glanced in Xiao Yan's direction, only to find that Xiao Yan had no reaction at all, maintaining an attitude of indifference.

"Thank you!" Ya Fei walked to the left side of the hall and sat down.

"Clan Head Xiao will naturally understand after reading this letter!" Ya Fei handed the letter Miteer Tengshan had written to her to Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Yan's reaction naturally did not escape Ya Fei's eyes, because ever since she walked in, her attention had been on Xiao Yan.

The purpose of Ya Fei dressing up so carefully was naturally to attract Xiao Yan's attention, but it seemed she had failed again.

"Oh? Ya Fei? Why has she come?" Xiao Zhan and the three Elders felt a bit puzzled.

"Hehe, the Great Elder is blinded by a leaf and has been bewitched by the Nalan Clan. However, given the relationship between our two clans, I naturally will not take action against the Xiao Clan. But if I never take action, and the Great Elder finds out, he will certainly punish me. So, I ask Clan Head Xiao to think of a way as soon as possible to invite the Jia Lie Clan and the Aoba Clan out of Wutan City." Ya Fei said with a faint smile.

Xiao Zhan was talking to the three Elders in the family hall when he suddenly heard a burst of hurried footsteps.

"Miss Ya Fei, our Xiao Clan and the Mittel Clan seem to have no conflict; I don't know why..." Xiao Zhan felt unhappy when he first saw the letter saying that Ya Fei should help the other two clans deal with the Xiao Clan. But then he thought that since Ya Fei could show them this letter, there must be more to it.

"Yan'er, bring tea!" Xiao Zhan said with a smile, instructing Xiao Yan.

Although Xiao Yan did not know why the expressions of Xiao Zhan and the three Elders had changed, he did not pay too much attention and waited quietly for what was to come.

"Ya Fei is so thoughtful for the Xiao Clan; I wonder what price she wants the Xiao Clan to pay?" Xiao Zhan naturally would not believe in such a good thing as a pie falling from the sky; even if there were, it wouldn't be his turn.

"Hehe, Clan Head Xiao is truly cautious! It seems that if I don't say something today, Clan Head Xiao will not be at ease." Ya Fei said with a light laugh.

(End of Chapter)