"Miss Ya Fei, is this... a test?"
As Yan Qingshan spoke, he leaned forward and whispered into Ya Fei's ear, seemingly intentionally teasing her delicate, rosy earlobe. This action made Ya Fei's body go soft, feeling as if she had woven a cocoon around herself.
"Young Master always bullies me!"
Surprisingly, Ya Fei didn't push Yan Qingshan away. This indirectly showed that she didn't resist, or rather, she silently condoned Yan Qingshan's actions.
Ya Fei was a clever woman, somewhat similar to Yan Qingshan in her practicality. She appeared as gentle as a spring breeze, but in reality, she had a strong and firm inner core.
That's why, back in Jia Ma Sacred City, when Mu Zhan, the top young talent of the Mu family, her to be his, she reacted intensely, provoking Mu Zhan into a major fight and causing a huge stir. Ultimately, Mu Zhan was banished from Jia Ma Sacred City to serve on the border, and she also left the Sacred City to temporarily avoid the limelight in Wutan City.
Ya Fei's intense reaction back then, even to the point of scheming for Mu Zhan's expulsion, was partly because Mu Zhan's declaration of her as his made her unhappy, and also her rebellion against such matters. At heart, Ya Fei was a career-first strong woman, not a gentle lamb willing to be submissive.
She had long planned out a blueprint for her significant other: the man who could be hers must either captivate her and endlessly indulge her, or be stronger, supportive, and possess boundless potential.
As for Mu Zhan at that time, he met none of these criteria. Mu Zhan's talent was indeed impressive, faintly holding the title of the second-best young talent in Jia Ma Sacred City at the time, but in reality, it could only be said that the young people of that generation in the Sacred City were somewhat lacking, all still hovering around the Dou Practitioner and Dou Master levels. Even three years later, Mu Zhan was only a peak Dou Master.
Mu Zhan had a strong personality, while Ya Fei was outwardly gentle but inwardly firm; the two would certainly have conflicts in their daily lives, and Ya Fei's career would definitely be affected. All these factors did not align with Ya Fei's expectations, so of course, she wouldn't entrust her future to Mu Zhan.
To get rid of Mu Zhan, Ya Fei had deliberately set him up to get into a severe fight with someone, leading to his expulsion from the Sacred City. She herself also left the center of the Jia Ma Empire due to this incident.
Originally, she had planned to slowly return to the imperial capital through her own efforts, thereby gaining her grandfather's approval.
But two years ago, another opportunity caused her to waver.
Yan Qingshan's appearance allowed her to exceed her original goals. In terms of that transaction amount, the Mittel Auction House earned a massive amount of resources. This great achievement was enough for her to return to the Sacred City.
However, at this point, Ya Fei hesitated because she saw the potential in Yan Qingshan. This was a potential stock that met her expectations, and Qingshan Town, not far from Wutan City, was his hometown, where he also had some forces he had left behind.
For some reason, Ya Fei ultimately chose not to return to the Sacred City but stayed in Wutan City. For two years, she had been looking after the area of Qingshan Town, and her efforts seemed to have paid off: Yan Qingshan had returned again.
Yan Qingshan had changed a lot this time, but Ya Fei knew he was stronger because he was accompanied by three people.
The Yao brothers, Yao Da, Yao Er, and Yao San, were all Dou Kings powerhouses. Individually, they might not be as strong as the top ten powerhouses of Jia Ma, but these were three Dou Kings. Apart from the Imperial Family and the Misty Cloud Sect, no other force in the entire Jia Ma Empire had such a deep foundation and capability. Ya Fei knew she had to make a choice. If she missed this chance, she might not find another person who could move her heart and meet her expectations.
"Yao Da, Yao Er, Yao San, how have you been doing these past few days?"
Yan Qingshan was about to take his seat when the Yao brothers and Gu Ni, who was accompanying them, simultaneously rose. He waved his hand, signaling that they didn't need to do so. After sitting down, he first asked about the Yao brothers' situation.
These Yao brothers were considered strong figures in the Black Corner Region. However, last time, to stir up a major situation, he had chosen them, causing a huge commotion. Now, the Black Corner Region was full of people searching for them, so he had no choice but to bring them to the Jia Ma Empire.
"Thank you for your concern, Master. Miss Ya Fei has arranged everything perfectly."
Yao Da and his two brothers replied. Although the Jia Ma Empire wasn't a place where opportunities and dangers coexisted like the Black Corner Region, the overall environment was peaceful, and Ya Fei's arrangements were proper, which left the three of them quite satisfied.
Yan Qingshan nodded and said, "It's good that you're satisfied. I was just afraid you wouldn't get used to it. In a few days, follow me on a trip. Things might be a bit troublesome. You all should go into seclusion for a while these days. It's best to use the Dou Spirit Pills."
A hint of surprise flashed in the Yao brothers' eyes, but recalling the turmoil Yan Qingshan had stirred in the Black Corner Region before, they pondered. After exchanging glances, they nodded in agreement. Although this Master of theirs was proactive, he wouldn't trap them.
Before acting, his plans were certainly meticulous. There should be some danger, otherwise, he wouldn't tell them to use the Dou Spirit Pills, but it shouldn't be too risky.
"Ya Fei, how have things been on your end these past few days..."
With the Yao brothers settled, Yan Qingshan finally turned his attention to Ya Fei. Ya Fei naturally wouldn't let go of this opportunity, continuously finding topics to talk about with Yan Qingshan. After three rounds of drinks, even Yan Qingshan's face was flushed. He didn't know what kind of wine Ya Fei had used, but it was so potent.
A crescent moon peeked out from behind the clouds. The Yao brothers were either dead drunk or close to it. Servants naturally helped them and Gu Ni away, leaving only Yan Qingshan and Ya Fei.
"Young Master, it's late. Let me help you to rest!"
Ya Fei's jade-like face was flushed, but she still stood up and helped Yan Qingshan. Yan Qingshan didn't feel anything amiss at this point; he simply stood up and waved his hand, "No, no need. I've been staying with the Xiao family these past few days, and today, I'll still... uh... go back!"
"Go back where? Where else do you want to go, little brother Yan?"
Ya Fei suddenly poked Yan Qingshan's chest with her jade finger, easily pushing him down. "This Hundred Flower Brew is greatly beneficial even to Dou Kings, but after drinking it, you'll be hazy with drunkenness for three hours. Little brother Yan, you should stay tonight!"
Yan Qingshan, with blurry, drunken eyes, looked at Ya Fei. His vision was somewhat blurred, but it seemed someone was approaching him. A fiery, delicate body fell into his embrace, and Yan Qingshan instinctively reacted. The rest was simply beyond his control.
Drowsily, he felt himself being led into a room. The bed carried a familiar, unique fragrance. The beauty in his arms actively served him, and he naturally responded. Two bodies intertwined under the moonlight. The bright crescent moon also seemed shy, slowly hiding behind the dark clouds…
The next morning, the discomfort of a hangover made Yan Qingshan's mouth feel dry. He smacked his lips and sensed something was off. His arm felt numb, and the weight on his body wasn't quite right. And what was in his hand? Why did it feel so familiar? Why was his "little brother" so excited?
Yan Qingshan's brain froze for a few seconds, then he slowly squinted his eyes to observe. As he expected, it was indeed... he had completed his transformation from a boy to a man, but the target... He had originally thought his first time would be with Xue Lan or Han Yue; he had even fantasized about Xiao Yu's beautiful legs or even Instructor Ruo Lin. But why would Ya Fei, who in the original work only ever tempted Xiao Yan and was never "eaten," do such a thing? Are girls this proactive now?
Yan Qingshan slowly calmed down a bit. Since it had already happened, he had to face and deal with it. But something seemed off. He noticed that Ya Fei's breathing seemed... A slight perception confirmed the truth. The corner of Yan Qingshan's mouth twitched.
This elder sister, who had been so proactive yesterday, was now playing coy with him, even feigning sleep in this situation. Wasn't this just giving him a chance to do as he pleased?
Yan Qingshan was no innocent young boy. How could he be polite to this elder sister who had proactively offered herself? He immediately seized her red lips and launched his attack.
"Hiss~ It hurts so much... No more..."
Ya Fei indeed couldn't keep feigning sleep. She wanted to stop Yan Qingshan's movements. Yesterday, she had deliberately tempted a certain someone, and at first, everything was still within her expectations. But after drinking, how could that certain someone always be as she expected?
Once that line was truly crossed, it became a chaotic explosion of passion. After that, it was no longer something she could control. She was indeed an extraordinary woman, but how strong could a woman's first time be? It still hurt even now!
"Ya Fei, my good sister, do you know how powerful the healing ability of the Wood attribute is?"
Ya Fei cried out for him to stop, but at this moment, how could Yan Qingshan possibly stop? Her glistening, jade-like earlobe was captured and teased by him. A verdant green halo entered Ya Fei's body, quickly ridding her of pain and even giving her some sensation, but her awakening made her even more flustered.
The room, in the early morning, once again played a joyful symphony, but this time, the one taking the lead was no longer yesterday's protagonist.
"You little rascal, you're going to torment me to death! You don't know how to cherish me at all."
Inside Ya Fei's room, after the maids had arranged the dishes, they withdrew. Ya Fei and Yan Qingshan, dressed in everyday clothes, sat down. The beautiful woman, as radiant as a flower, gently teased the young man behind her.
Yan Qingshan simply smiled, then playfully attacked her face again, leaving a mark that elicited a series of charming complaints.
Having tasted the sweetness of their intimacy, the two wasted no time in the early morning, only having maids bring food around noon.
After going through certain events, the relationship between the two had made significant progress. At least in Yan Qingshan's eyes, Ya Fei was now second only to Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Ling, because she was his first woman in the true sense.
"Do you know Mo City in the Tager Desert?"
After a quick lunch, Yan Qingshan returned to his usual calm state and quickly entered a state of readiness to deal with important matters. Hearing his words, Ya Fei, who was gracefully eating, put down her food and wiped her red lips with a napkin, frowning her moth-like eyebrows, "Mo City isn't close to us, and the Tager Desert is not a simple place."
Yan Qingshan smiled and playfully flicked Ya Fei's delicate nose. "Get ready. After the Yao brothers come out of seclusion, I'll take you to meet someone."
"Who is it? Is it one of your elders?"
Ya Fei's red lips moved, not speaking seriously at all, her demeanor full of teasing. As the ancients said, "With ample food and clothing, what else..." How could Yan Qingshan indulge her like this? Of course, he unceremoniously scooped her up in his arms…