Chapter 105: Damn… There's No Escaping This!
Ya Fei's actions left Wu Tian speechless.
What was she trying to do?
Wasn't she the one who had just reassured Xun'er that she had no ulterior motives?
Then what was this supposed to mean?
Was this really just a simple exchange of a pill?
Who would believe that? I wouldn't believe it. Xun'er sure as hell wouldn't believe it.
Now, Wu Tian was stuck.
Taking it felt awkward. Not taking it felt even more awkward.
Luckily, his understanding battle companion Xun'er stepped in at just the right moment.
With a graceful smile, Xun'er reached out and took the small jade bottle which still carried lingering warmth.
She spoke gently, "Thank you, Sister Ya Fei, for keeping this safe for us. If there's nothing else, my brother Wu Tian and I will take our leave."
And with that, she tucked the jade bottle into her own chest and pulled Wu Tian away.
Wu Tian's mind went blank.
This jade bottle is really living its best life.
It had just been nestled in one warm place, and now it had immediately been transferred to another.
I haven't even gotten a chance to touch it…
Xun'er and Ya Fei neither of them was easy to deal with.
Gu Xun'er usually appeared refined and elegant, but if someone dared to touch what was hers, she would unleash the full force of her Gu Clan's domineering might.
And right now, Wu Tian was her possession.
As for Ya Fei, who was wrapped in that tight red dress… She wasn't just some pretty face either.
She had climbed her way up to chief auctioneer of the Mittel Auction House, and in the future, she would rise even higher.
If she were merely a vase a decoration there was no way she could have reached her current position.
Countless men had tried to claim her, yet not one had succeeded.
That alone was proof of how shrewd and cunning she truly was.
Two powerful women.
One clueless male lead caught in the middle.
Yeah… Wu Tian was not having a good time.
And to make things even more complicated he still had a main wife secretly watching from his sleeve.
Wu Tian knew exactly what was going on.
The Mittel Auction House was simply trying to win his favor.
Ya Fei, along with the old man standing beside her, had been sent here specifically for that purpose.
But was this really the best strategy?
Coming in this hot right from the start?
Did they even realize that the Great Elder of the Mittel Clan was already his slave?
Would they still be trying so hard to impress him if they knew?
"Young Master Wu, Miss Xiao, please wait a moment," Ya Fei called out sweetly.
She didn't seem the least bit affected by Xun'er's obvious jealousy.
Instead, she flashed another enchanting smile and reached into her other side of her chest
This time, retrieving two crystal cards.
Each card bore the emblem of the Mittel Clan.
"These are VIP cards for the Mittel Auction House," Ya Fei explained with a charming smile.
"With these, you can enjoy VIP treatment at any Mittel auction house.
Additionally, the usual tax on auction purchases will be reduced from 5% to just 2%, and certain items will come with discounted prices."
She extended the two cards toward Wu Tian and Xun'er.
Wu Tian nearly laughed.
So this was her backup plan!
If the jade bottle trick didn't work, she had these to fall back on.
Either way, she was determined to leave a lasting impression.
But Wu Tian wasn't falling for it.
Instead, he turned to Xun'er with a smile and said,
"Xun'er, why don't you hold onto these for me?"
He had zero interest in playing into Ya Fei's games.
This way, he avoided upsetting Xun'er, while also not outright rejecting Ya Fei's "kindness."
It was the perfect balance.
"We can leave now, right?" Wu Tian asked, his voice calm and indifferent.
Just as they were about to go, an elderly voice spoke up.
"Greetings, Young Master Wu. I am an appraiser at the Mittel Auction House my name is Gu Ni."
Wu Tian turned and gave him a neutral glance.
"Oh? Master Gu Ni. What can I do for you?"
Wu Tian was puzzled.
Gu Ni was a mere Tier 2 alchemist.
Why was he approaching him?
Gu Ni reached into his robe and pulled out a small jade bottle wrapped in red cloth.
With a smile, he said,
"Ah, Young Master Wu… I happen to have another Golden Wound Pill. It was refined alongside the one you purchased."
"..."
Wu Tian was at a loss for words.
This old man is a real businessman.
He had deliberately split the pills into two separate auctions?
Talk about milking every last coin.
And now, he was trying to upsell him?
Did he take Wu Tian for a gullible fool?
Wu Tian let out a cold chuckle.
"Master Gu Ni, one Golden Wound Pill is more than enough for me. You should keep this one for yourself."
Gu Ni's face twitched slightly.
Realizing his mistake, he quickly waved his hands with a forced smile.
"No, no, Young Master Wu, you misunderstand!
I am giving this to you.
The five million you paid was already far beyond what I expected, so I am offering you this pill as a token of my appreciation."
"...You're giving it to me?" Wu Tian raised an eyebrow.
A Tier 2 alchemist giving away a pill for free?
Gu Ni really was an old fox.
Even though he didn't know Wu Tian's true identity, he was willing to invest this much just to win his favor.
This level of boldness deserved some respect.
"Then I'll accept it. Thank you, Master Gu Ni."
There was no reason to refuse.
A free pill was a free pill.
Besides, keeping Gu Ni on good terms might prove useful later.
Wu Tian reached out and took the jade bottle
And then, something felt… off.
A faint, familiar scent lingered on its surface.
The moment the fragrance hit him, Wu Tian froze.
He knew this scent.
He had smelled it before.
On Ya Fei.
Oh, come on.
Wu Tian instantly realized what had happened.
Ya Fei had switched the bottles.
The actual pill from Gu Ni was the one she had handed over earlier.
And this one the one she had set aside for last had been pressed up against her body the whole time.
She had deliberately wrapped it in cloth to make it seem like a different item.
Damn it… She got me.
Wu Tian took a slow breath.
This woman was dangerous.
She was playing with fire and she didn't even care.
She was truly using her beauty to its fullest potential to climb the ranks.
Wu Tian glanced at Xun'er.
She must have noticed the scent first, since she was standing closer to him.
But she was smart enough not to say anything.
She's keeping quiet… for now.
Wu Tian sighed internally.
"Why is my life so difficult?"
(End of Chapter)
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