Chapter 124: Yan Zhen Isn’t Hot
The Gold and Jade Chamber of Commerce, while remaining neutral in Silver Moon City’s power dynamics, subtly influenced the city’s hierarchy with each grand auction.
Acquiring coveted Mystic Pills, Mystic Tools, Mystic Skills, or Mystic Techniques at the auction provided a crucial advantage in the ongoing power struggle.
This time, the City Lord had planned to secure the General Tier Ice Mystic Technique to complement his own Quasi-King Tier Ice Mystic Technique, hoping to further his cultivation. He hadn’t anticipated leaving empty-handed.
And this was clearly connected to Yan Zhen, as the rival bidder had occupied box number zero.
After the auction, the City Lord, accompanied by Lan Ke, knocked on the door of box number zero, hoping to speak with the mysterious woman, but there was no response.
They had no choice but to seek out Nian Lun.
Nian Lun, valuing their relationship and risking the Head Shopkeeper’s wrath, informed the City Lord that the guest in that box was someone they couldn’t afford to offend. He suggested the Young City Lord apologize to Yan Zhen, hoping to salvage the situation.
Lan Ke panicked, terrified that his father would actually force him to apologize. However, the City Lord remained calm, simply bowing before departing, not even bothering to attend the post-auction banquet.
It was at that moment that Lan Ke decided: I’ll kill Yan Zhen!
Everything would be resolved if that brat was dead.
After all, he had purchased so many treasures at the auction. It wouldn’t be unusual for him to be robbed on his way home.
Even if suspicion fell on him, as long as there were no witnesses, no one could touch him!
…
After the City Lord’s departure, several others attempted to visit box number zero, but they were all turned away, leaving in disappointment. Some headed to the banquet, while others simply went home.
…
Inside the private box, Yan Zhen’s numerous purchases overflowed his storage rings. He only had two Low-Grade Storage Rings, one for ingredients and the other for miscellaneous items.
A Low-Grade Storage Ring only had one cubic meter of space. It wasn’t enough for his current haul.
“Here, take mine.” Ji Ya smiled, retrieving a Mid-Grade Storage Ring from her seemingly bottomless pockets, placing it gracefully in his palm, her fingers gently closing his hand around it.
He swallowed, feeling the residual warmth of the ring. He had a sudden urge to sniff it, wondering if it carried a hint of her fragrance.
Instructor Yu Xuan, noticing his reaction, discreetly pinched him, snapping him back to reality.
“Thank you, Sister Ji Ya.”
He didn’t refuse. Mid-Grade Storage Rings were rare and expensive, even for the Gold and Jade Chamber of Commerce.
With ten cubic meters of space, ten times that of a Low-Grade Storage Ring, it was more than enough for his current needs.
In the script, his first Mid-Grade Storage Ring had also been a gift from her, though the circumstances were different.
“Now that we’ve finished our shopping, let’s go home, Yan Zhen.” Instructor Yu Xuan, no longer able to bear watching Ji Ya flirt with him, took his hand, ready to leave.
“Aren’t you attending the banquet, Instructor? You’ve dressed so beautifully.”
Hearing him compliment her appearance, her heart softened. “It’s too crowded. Let’s not bother.”
She had dressed up for him, after all. Her outfit had captivated him earlier, and now, hearing his compliment, she was content.
“…”
He didn’t want to attend either. He was just trying to get her away from Ji Ya. If they went home together, Lan Ke wouldn’t dare attack. Even the City Lord might hesitate.
“Ahh~~~”
Ji Ya suddenly let out a soft moan, her body slumping against him. He instinctively caught her.
“Sister Ji Ya, what’s wrong?”
She clutched her chest, her brow furrowed. “Little Brother Yan Zhen, my chest hurts… I think my illness is acting up… Can you stay with me?”
Instructor Yu Xuan’s face darkened, while Yan Zhen cringed inwardly.
— Older Sister, if you’re going to act, at least put some effort into it! This is embarrassing to watch!
He played along. “Of course… Instructor, why don’t you go ahead? I’ll take care of Sister Ji Ya and leave later.”
Instructor Yu Xuan was angry, but she knew that expressing her anger would only push him further into Ji Ya’s arms. She bit her lip, her voice laced with concern. “Be careful on your way back. You’ve purchased so many valuable items. Someone might try to rob you.”
She hadn’t forgotten. In her previous life, Lan Ke had died around this time. The next day, the City Lord had stormed into the Mystic Academy, accusing them and causing a huge commotion.
“Don’t worry, Instructor. I’ll be careful.”
She smiled gently, then cupped his face in her hands, kissing him full on the lips right in front of Ji Ya.
He blushed furiously. He hesitated for a moment, then surrendered, accepting the kiss.
However, what was supposed to be a brief, chaste peck turned into a lingering kiss, her tongue slipping into his mouth, exploring his warmth.
She finally released him, her breath slightly ragged, her eyes filled with longing.
“I’ll go now.”
He nodded, his face still burning.
“Goodbye, Instructor.”
She didn’t even glance at Ji Ya, simply turning and leaving the box.
Click.
The door closed, leaving him alone with Ji Ya and her emotionless twin bodyguards.
She blinked, her lips curving into a playful smile. “Wow, Little Brother Yan Zhen, you’ve even captivated your own instructor! Are you two… involved?”
“No, we’re not!” He denied it, embarrassed, quickly changing the subject. “Sister Ji Ya, is your chest still hurting?”
“It is. Especially after watching Instructor Yu Xuan kiss you, Little Brother Yan Zhen.” Her voice dropped to a seductive whisper. “If you don’t believe me, feel my heart. It’s beating so fast~”
She leaned against him, taking his hand and placing it on her ribs, urging him to move it higher.
— Holy crap!
He nearly lost control. He quickly chanted the Original Pure Heart Mantra to calm his “dragon.”
— Older Sister is a temptress!
Three times!
But her beautiful face, so close to his, her alluring eyes gazing at him, her every gesture speaking volumes, made it impossible to stay calm.
“Ahem, Sister Ji Ya, maybe it’s just… hot in here. Let’s not… stand so close.”
“Are you hot, Little Brother Yan Zhen? I can lower the temperature of the Snow Wind Pearl.”
— I’m not hot, but my “little brother” is.
He bent slightly, trying to avoid contact with her soft, warm body. “Sister Ji Ya, if you’re feeling better, I should go… I’ll come back in a couple of days when I’m ready, and we can go to the Gold and Jade Chamber of Commerce’s headquarters together.”
He had no time to waste. He still had to deal with Lan Ke and complete his mission.
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