Chapter 43: Ya Fei - Have you seen enough?
"Sure, sister Ya Fei, I also like seafood," Xiao Cang replied.
Ya Fei smiled charmingly, apparently not catching the deeper meaning in Xiao Cang's words.
Xiao Cang smiled without revealing anything, then naturally reached out and held Ya Fei's cool white jade hand.
Ya Fei trembled slightly. Despite her alluring and charming demeanour, it was the first time she held hands with the opposite sex.
Feeling the warmth of Xiao Cang's strong and martial hand, Ya Fei felt an indescribable sensation in her heart.
"Ya Fei, let's go. I've reserved a spot at the Wu Tan Tavern," Xiao Cang said, leading Ya Fei towards the auction venue.
Wu Tan Tavern, operated by the Su family, a second-tier family in Wu Tan City, had a good reputation. Many prominent figures liked to go there for drinks and music.
Outside the auction venue, a group of onlookers, upon seeing Xiao Cang holding Ya Fei, nearly had their eyeballs pop out.
Especially passing men, all stared dumbfounded at Xiao Cang and Ya Fei holding hands.
"Miss Ya Fei is holding hands with a man?!"
"It can't be true; I must be dreaming!"
"What kind of man could win the heart of Miss Ya Fei? He looks fair and handsome; he wouldn't be a kept man, right?"
"Hush! Are you looking for trouble? That's the prodigy from the Xiao family, the youngest Dou Wang and a fifth-grade alchemist in the Gama Empire!"
"So, it's him! No wonder he can hold hands with Miss Ya Fei..."
"So young, not only has accomplished cultivation but also won the heart of Miss Ya Fei. Truly enviable."
"..."
Ya Fei remained oblivious to the astonished whispers around her. Instead, she 'accidentally' made frequent physical contact with Xiao Cang while walking, causing a warm sensation in Xiao Cang's lower abdomen.
Bah! What a seductress!
Xiao Cang silently cursed. If he didn't find the direct approach too dull and wanted to enjoy the conquest process, he would have taken Ya Fei to the VIP room at the auction venue and had his way with her on the spot.
But the heat in his chest and the noise in his ears made him a bit impatient, so he said, "Ya Fei, walking like this is a bit slow, don't you think?"
"Yes, it is," Ya Fei nodded, her chin white as snow.
"Then let's fly," Xiao Cang suggested, picking up Ya Fei's fragrant and delicate body in a princess carry.
"Ah!" Ya Fei exclaimed, wrapping her slender, fair arms around Xiao Cang's neck.
"Sister Ya Fei, hold on tight," Xiao Cang said as he activated his battle qi wings, soaring into the sky towards the tavern.
"Brother Xiao Cang, it's so high," Ya Fei looked down, fear flashing in her charming eyes.
It was her first time being flown into the sky by someone. Her arms clung tightly, and her anxious breath blew on Xiao Cang's neck.
"It's okay, Sister Ya Fei. I'm here," Xiao Cang tightened his embrace, bringing Ya Fei even closer.
A subtle fragrance entered his nostrils, and the wind blew Ya Fei's clothes into disarray, revealing a tantalizing view.
Xiao Cang couldn't help but take a few more glances, feeling a sense of intoxication.
Tsk!
Tonight's moon... it's truly big, white, and round!
...
After a while, Xiao Cang landed with Ya Fei in front of the Wutan Tavern, gently setting her down.
Ya Fei quickly adjusted her wind-messed hair and disheveled silk clothes.
"Sister Ya Fei, how was the feeling of flying? Not bad, right?" Xiao Cang asked, helping Ya Fei tidy her hair with a warm smile.
Ya Fei, however, gave him a playful and reproachful glance, saying, "Huh, Brother Xiao Cang, have you had enough just now? I don't want to fly next time."
"Haha, alright! Let's go inside," Xiao Cang laughed, holding Ya Fei's hand as they walked into the Wutan Tavern.
Onlookers quickly made way.
Even though they recognized Ya Fei accompanying Xiao Cang, none dared to comment. They had witnessed the scene of Xiao Cang spreading his battle qi wings and flying.
A Dou Wang powerhouse; who dared to gossip?
So, even if they were surprised, jealous, or envious, they kept it to themselves.
...
Before Xiao Cang entered the tavern, a smiling middle-aged man came out to greet him.
This person was none other than Su Lu, the true manager of the Wu Tan Tavern.
Su Lu hadn't personally managed the tavern for a long time, but upon hearing that Xiao Cang was coming during the day, he hurriedly came to welcome him.
However, when he saw Ya Fei accompanying Xiao Cang, he was momentarily stunned.
He had expected that as a Dou Wang powerhouse, Xiao Cang wouldn't lack for companions. However, Su Lu didn't anticipate that even Ya Fei, the renowned and coveted chief auctioneer of the Miter Auction House, would be smilingly accompanying Xiao Cang.
In the next moment, he forced a flattering smile and said, "Young Master Xiao, Miss Ya Fei, please come in."
Inside the tavern, there was singing and dancing, quite extravagant.
As the top tavern in Wu Tan City, it might not compare to those in the imperial capital, but it still had its elegance.
Exquisite pillars with carved dragons and painted phoenixes, delicate decorations, and a total of four floors.
"The first three floors are for guests to dine and have fun, while the fourth floor is for guests to stay and enjoy themselves.
As soon as Xiao Cang entered the restaurant, he attracted countless gazes.
"Who is that man? He actually made Boss Su personally greet him? Usually, even if the core figures of the three major families come, Boss Su may not necessarily come out in person."
"Hisss! The woman next to that man… seems to be Miss Ya Fei!"
"Being able to make Boss Su flatteringly greet, and also able to have Ya Fei personally accompany, our Wu Tan City seems to have only one person…"
"Xiao Cang of the Xiao family!"
"That eighteen-year-old Dou Wang powerhouse?!"
"Hisss… He really is young, looking even a few years younger than my child."
"This is the real dragon and phoenix among people!"
"So it seems, isn't Miss Ya Fei going to accompany him tonight…"
"…"
The guests in the restaurant were in a low uproar.
Especially the men who admired Ya Fei, their eyes were even redder, showing deep jealousy.
Soon.
Xiao Cang followed Boss Su up to the Tian Zi No.1 private room on the third floor.
In front of the private room was a screen, behind the screen was a full table of food and wine, Xiao Cang and Ya Fei took their seats.
In the middle of the third floor, a group of beautiful women were singing and dancing.
Of course,
Xiao Cang was not the only one dining on the third floor.
In front of the Di Zi No.1 and other private rooms opposite the stairs, several families with considerable strength were drinking and having fun.
Among them was the head of the Jia Lie family among the three major families - Jia Lie Bi.
"Ya Fei?"
Jia Lie Bi's pupils shrank, his face looked ugly.
Everyone in Wu Tan City knows that Jia Lie Bi is one of Ya Fei's loyal suitors.
For many years, he has been holding Ya Fei's field, not knowing how many things he has bought from the auction house at a high price, and even once gave Ya Fei many gifts at a heavy price.
But every time he wanted to invite Ya Fei out for a meal together, he would be rejected by Ya Fei for various reasons.
Now, Ya Fei is actually accompanying a young boy out for dinner! And she is smiling cheaply!
This suddenly made him so angry that he almost lost his mind.
"Who is that boy! He took my usual Tian Zi No.1 private room, and even let Ya Fei accompany him!" Jia Lie Bi 'bang' slapped the table, his face showing anger.
"Mas… Master, that person seems to be Xiao Cang of the Xiao family." The servant next to him hurriedly said.
"What?!"
Suddenly, all the swear words that Jia Lie Bi had reached his mouth were all choked back, his face was red with suffocation, and he was even more uncomfortable than eating a fly.