Ye Chen woke from a deep sleep feeling unusually refreshed.
By the time he opened his eyes, dusk had already descended over Wutan City, casting long shadows over the quiet streets.
"Ye Chen, come with me," a soft, teasing voice called.
He blinked and saw Ya Fei standing at the doorway, her slender figure bathed in the amber glow of the evening.
Without a word, he followed her as she glided gracefully ahead, each step light and precise, her presence exuding an almost magnetic allure.
They arrived at a secluded estate behind the Mittel Auction House.
This was Ya Fei's private residence...a place few had ever seen.
Ye Chen's gaze lingered on her, drinking in every detail.
The gentle sway of her narrow waist, the subtle curves that seemed to move with a life of their own, and the elegance of her posture made his heart thump violently.
Truly a spirit of a seductress… he thought, unable to stop the rush of desire that surged through him.
It had been nearly a week since he left the capital, and during that time, he had been abstaining.
Ever since activating the Dragon-Elephant Body, his physical cravings had intensified dramatically.
Now, standing behind Ya Fei's delicate silhouette, the tension in his body became nearly unbearable.
"Ye Chen, what are you looking at? Keep up," Ya Fei called, her voice teasing, as if she sensed his wandering gaze.
She turned slightly, her refined features breaking into a captivating smile.
Snapping back to attention, Ye Chen hastened to catch up.
Moments later, Ya Fei led him into her private chambers. The moment he stepped in, a familiar and intoxicating scent enveloped him...Ya Fei's personal fragrance, soft, warm, and undeniably alluring.
His eyes roamed the room, and he could not help but be struck by the lavish decoration. A sea of red seemed to fill the space:
the carpet, the drapes, the bed, and even the bedding..all rich shades of crimson.
His eyes flicked toward the bed, noticing a red silk dudou (a traditional undergarment) hanging provocatively at the side.
This woman truly loves red, he thought, a mixture of admiration and trepidation rising in his chest.
It's like a wedding chamber… is she really trying to seduce me?
Ya Fei's eyes sparkled as she noticed his glance. "Ye Chen, take a seat," she said softly, her lips curling into a playful smile.
A table was already set with a feast of dishes and wine. Ye Chen sat without hesitation, his senses overwhelmed by the rich aromas and inviting display.
"This is all prepared especially for you from the Yingfeng Pavilion,"
Ya Fei said, lifting a jade-handled wine jug to pour him a cup. The fragrance of fine wine quickly filled the room.
Ye Chen raised the cup, took a long drink, and savored it. "As expected… excellent wine," he said, nodding appreciatively.
Ya Fei's eyes gleamed with subtle satisfaction. She casually brushed a lock of hair from her forehead and asked, her tone gentle but probing,
"Ye Chen, how long are you planning to stay in Wutan City this time?"
"Around a week," he replied honestly, calculating silently in his mind.
Within seven days, he intended to annul his engagement and claim Ya Fei as his own.
At the very least, he wanted to ensure she would carry his child before leaving Wutan. Opportunities like this were rare, and once lost, they might never return.
Ya Fei's lips curved slightly, though her eyes betrayed a hint of disappointment. "A week… and then leave so soon? Don't you want to spend more time with your sister?"
Ye Chen shrugged with a faint smile, a touch of helplessness in his tone.
"The Inner Gate competition at Yunlan Sect is coming soon. If I don't return in time, my teacher will surely punish me."
"Oh? I see. So perhaps you're eager to reunite with your precious little junior sister?" Ya Fei teased, her words light, but a sharp edge of jealousy cut through them.
"I heard these past years, your relationship with Nalan Yanran hasn't been ordinary."
Though he had not returned to the capital in three years, it was clear that Ya Fei had set up her own network of informants.
Ye Chen's closeness with Nalan Yanran had not escaped her notice.
She knows… he thought, feeling a rush of embarrassment. How much did she know? They had been careful, meeting in secret. He had believed no one would be aware.
Ya Fei misread his silence as tacit confirmation, and a pang of unease tightened in her chest.
She recalled their childhood, how close he had been to her, her confidant, her little brother in spirit.
Yet now, seeing him paired with Nalan Yanran, a fire of possessiveness ignited in her heart.
No… I came first! she thought stubbornly. I will not let her take him away!
Determined, she picked up the wine jug again and poured another cup for him. "Let's drink first," she said softly, her voice carrying an unspoken challenge.
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