Ya Fei felt very inferior, especially after meeting Chen Yang.
She knew that Chen Yang constantly calling her Sister Ya Fei was nothing more than bedroom playfulness. He was a young Genius from a great Sect in the Central Plains; even with her somewhat attractive looks, she didn't have the Luck to truly enter his family's inner circle.
So, after Chen Yang left, Ya Fei was sad for a while. After all, the youth had vanished without a word or a letter. Although Chen Yang had left her many Medicinal Pills before leaving, and those pills allowed her to smoothly Breakthrough to Great Dou Master and successfully transfer back to the Mittel Family due to the performance Chen Yang created, Ya Fei had always thought that her fate with Chen Yang had ended there.
Until more than three months ago, that legendary Grand Elder of the Mittel Family suddenly returned and even sought her out, bringing her a large batch of Medicinal Pills.
Relying on these pills, in just three short months, she leaped from a Three-Star Great Dou Master to a Nine-Star Great Dou Shi, becoming more of a Genius than any top Genius. (There is an explanation later; you'll know after reading further.)
It was also on that day she realized that the short-haired youth, who was dressed in rags when they first met, still cared about her.
That night, Ya Fei laughed and cried for a long time. From that day on, she studied business management even more diligently. She knew her advantages; her cultivation talent was poor, and she relied entirely on Chen Yang's pills to force her progress. Therefore, she could only find another path by utilizing her strengths in business talent, studying hard so she could help Chen Yang manage his future industries.
More than two months ago, Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin also arrived at the Mittel Family. Seeing these two women whose looks were not inferior to her own, Ya Fei did not act superior just because she knew Chen Yang first. The three called each other sisters, and relying on the social skills she had trained since childhood, the three quickly became close friends who shared everything. She even exchanged 'Riding' experiences with Xiao Yi Xian, making the still somewhat naive Xiao Yi Xian flush with embarrassment.
Ya Fei remained humble and did not fight for anything. She knew her position; as long as she could have a small place in Chen Yang's heart, she would be satisfied.
After learning from Xiao Yi Xian and the others that Chen Yang would return soon, Ya Fei waited and hoped.
Finally, constant longing brings an echo.
She had come to see how Qing Lin was doing, but upon pushing open the door, she saw the man who haunted her dreams—the man who had been gone for a year and a half but returned still looking like a youth... Seeing Ya Fei frozen in place, Chen Yang walked over with a smile and reached out to pull her into his arms.
"Don't... here... there are other people here..." Ya Fei struggled slightly the moment she was held, but Chen Yang had no intention of letting go.
"They're all our own people..." Chen Yang whispered in Ya Fei's ear.
Ya Fei was a bit nervous and shyly looked toward Xiao Yi Xian and the others, only to find that they had all turned their heads. Xiao Yan and Hai Bodong were walking shoulder to shoulder, Teng Shan closed his already small eyes, Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin walked toward the small table, and the Amethyst Winged Lion King went to find its dear son.
"Sister Ya Fei, I missed you!" Before his Transmigration, because his family had been wiped out, Chen Yang had a bit of a self-destructive attitude toward life. After getting into a trash-tier college, he was either out 'Riding' with senior sisters or on his way to do so, with no plans for the future.
On the contrary, after transmigrating, because of Xiao Yong's rescue, his Heart-Nature had become much more restrained.
Perhaps it was also because he fantasized about one day reaching the Realm where he could leave his name on the firmament tablet, or even surpass the limits of the plane to reverse Yin and Yang and turn back the long river of time to resurrect his family. Only then did his heart settle, or rather, return to the personality he had when his family was still alive.
If his family really were resurrected and saw him still acting like before, they would surely be sad!
"I missed you too!" Ya Fei was struck deep in her heart by Chen Yang's "I missed you," her delicate body trembling slightly as she writhed in his embrace.
The two shared a moment of tenderness before Ya Fei actively struggled to leave Chen Yang's arms. Chen Yang had held her enough, so he let her go.
Seeing this, Qing Lin stepped forward to lead Chen Yang to the stone table in the courtyard to sit. She stood behind Chen Yang, fulfilling her duty as a maid to the end. Hai Bodong and Xiao Yan sat opposite Chen Yang, Xiao Yi Xian and Ya Fei went into the inner room to help Chen Yang make the bed, and Teng Shan stood behind Hai Bodong.
"The Young Lord's actions today will likely leave Old Jia and Chairman Fa Ma in a state of panic," Hai Bodong laughed while stroking his beard.
"If I'm not mistaken, those two will come to the door to apologize tomorrow at the latest," Xiao Yan also said with a smile.
"Just as well. After I advanced to Sixth-Rank Alchemist, I've been lacking some medicinal herbs. The Imperial Family and the Alchemist Guild must have quite a collection!" Chen Yang said with a smile.
"What??? Brother Yang, you're at the sixth rank???" Xiao Yan exclaimed.
He originally thought that since he now had a Heavenly Flame, he would only need a few days of practice to officially become a Fourth-Grade Alchemist. During the remaining six months, he would Cultivate while practicing his Alchemy Skill. After the Three-Year Agreement, he might even be able to catch up to Brother Yang and become a Fifth-Grade Alchemist.
As it turned out, the man had quietly broken through to the sixth rank. This was just... "Little Yan Zi, the road you have to walk is still very long. Practice well!" Chen Yang raised an eyebrow at Xiao Yan. He loved seeing this look on Xiao Yan's face; it was too amusing.
"Congratulations to the Young Lord on promoting to the sixth rank!" Hai Bodong stood up and cupped his hands to Chen Yang, his face showing joy.
"Great Master, the Mittel Family also has many medicinal herbs in storage. Later, I will have someone prepare a list. If the Great Master needs anything, just instruct Teng Shan directly!" Teng Shan also expressed his stance.
"Good, thank you, Family Head Teng Shan!" Chen Yang cupped his hands to Teng Shan and said with a smile.
"To be of service to the Great Master is Teng Shan's fortune!" Teng Shan smiled and then turned to leave!
"Old Hai, how is the collection of medicinal herbs for the spirit replenishing ice pill going?" After Teng Shan left, Chen Yang looked at Hai Bodong and asked.
"Besides that ice spirit cold spring, I'm still short two ingredients. However, I've inquired and found that the Imperial Family and the Alchemist Guild happen to each have one in their collections!" Hai Bodong said with a strange look in his eyes.
"Isn't that just like someone bringing a pillow when you're sleepy!" Chen Yang chuckled.
"Haha, that is indeed what it means!" Hai Bodong nodded with a smile.
"How about this: if Jia Xingtian and Fa Ma come to apologize, you can step forward on my behalf, Old Hai. Besides these two herbs you need, have Fa Ma prepare three sets of medicinal herbs for the Huangji Pill. Additionally, if they have the herbs on this list, have them bring those out as well, though we can purchase them at market price!" Of course, those words were just a formality. If Jia Xingtian and Fa Ma really let Chen Yang buy them at market price, they would truly be lacking in discernment.
"Understood!" Hai Bodong had lived for many years and naturally understood the meaning behind Chen Yang's words.
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