Battle Through The Heavens : I Am The Thunder Emperor

Chapter 37: Ya Fei's Heart Stirs

"When can the auction be held?" Under his black robe, Mo Yu admired Ya Fei's graceful figure up close as he asked.

"Is the gentleman in urgent need of money? If not, Ya Fei suggests waiting a day or two. It's rare to see two high-quality weapons appear simultaneously on the market. If our auction house promotes them, the profit you gain will be much higher..." Ya Fei suggested with a charming smile, probing gently.

Hearing this, Mo Yu pondered for a moment and then nodded. For him, waiting an extra day or two was not an issue.

Seeing him agree, Ya Fei's smile grew even brighter. She gracefully picked up a teacup from beside her and handed it to him personally.

Taking a sip from the cup, Mo Yu, still under his black robe, spoke in a mature voice, "Can your auction house help me acquire some forging materials?"

Ya Fei's beautiful eyes lit up slightly as she sat down on a nearby chair, her alluring curves accentuated. She asked with a smile, "What materials does the gentleman need?"

"Ten pounds of fifty-year-old lava stones, one hundred pounds of purple sand, an eighty-year-old Blood Spirit Wood, thirty pounds of steel silver sand..." Mo Yu recited a long list of materials from memory.

Most of these materials were quite common, and with the Miter Auction House's influence in the Jia Ma Empire, gathering them wouldn't be difficult.

"Ya Fei will keep an eye out for these materials for you, sir. As soon as there's news, I will notify you immediately. Where do you reside? How can we contact you? Are you a weapon forger?" Ya Fei asked, her beautiful eyes filled with curiosity.

Due to the dominance of alchemists on the Dou Qi Continent, other professions had dwindled, leading to fewer successors. A skilled weapon forger was rare in the Jia Ma Empire, and the man before her could forge such high-quality weapons, suggesting his skills were on par with a third-tier alchemist. Even the Miter family would strive to recruit a third-tier alchemist.

Understanding Ya Fei's intentions immediately, Mo Yu smiled lightly, "You can deduct the cost of the materials from the auction proceeds. I'll come to collect them later. As for whether I'm a weapon forger, the fact that these weapons were made by me should be evidence enough."

Hearing his confirmation, Ya Fei's pretty face changed slightly, her beautiful eyes flashing with joy. The ability to casually forge two high-quality weapons for auction indicated the man's extraordinary forging skills.

If she could recruit such a talent for the Miter family, it would be a significant achievement. The rewards from her family could elevate her status directly to that of a chief steward.

"Sir, your forging skills are exceptional, probably among the best in the Jia Ma Empire. If you're not affiliated with any faction, our Miter family would be honored to welcome you. As one of the empire's three major families, we can offer generous benefits and ample resources. With our support, you could soon become the empire's top weapon forger," Ya Fei said, her heart racing with excitement.

Thinking about the potential family rewards and her improved status, Ya Fei's emotions surged. Being known as the one who brought the empire's top weapon forger into the family would immortalize her name.

Seeing Ya Fei's slightly dazed eyes, rapid breathing, and heaving chest, Mo Yu couldn't help but sniff the air, catching her alluring fragrance.

"She's quite the workaholic," Mo Yu thought as he observed Ya Fei's efforts to recruit him, even promising him grand future prospects. If he were still an inexperienced young man, he might have been swayed by such promises. However, given his current status, her efforts were in vain.

"If your family can arrange for Ms. Ya Fei to marry me, I might consider it," Mo Yu said, looking at the beautiful Ya Fei under his black robe, feigning sincerity.

Ya Fei's pretty face flushed at his words. Remembering the black-robed man's actions during the previous auction and his current generosity, she wondered if all this was for her. Being treated this way by a mysterious and powerful figure made her heart flutter like a young girl's.

Seeing Ya Fei's uncharacteristically shy demeanor and conflicted expression, Mo Yu thought, "Damn, did I go too far this time?"

Quickly backtracking, he feigned regret and said, "I don't like to force anyone. If Ms. Ya Fei is unwilling, it's a pity."

Not waiting for Ya Fei to respond, Mo Yu left the appraisal room, appearing somewhat dejected.

Watching the black-robed figure leave, Ya Fei was momentarily stunned, her beautiful eyes following his receding silhouette with a trace of longing.

Though she had been tempted, Ya Fei wasn't an impulsive young girl, so she didn't immediately agree. However, seeing the black-robed man so understanding and considerate, her heart was undeniably touched.

Leaving the auction house, Mo Yu entered a deserted alley and removed his black robe, revealing his handsome face.

"That was close. If Ya Fei had agreed, I'd be in big trouble," Mo Yu thought, shaking his head with a wry smile.

Considering Ya Fei's excellence in the original story, Mo Yu had been slightly playful, but the joke had gone too far.

Joining the Miter family held no appeal for Mo Yu. The Jia Ma Empire was too small to contain his ambitions.

As for Ya Fei, Mo Yu felt similarly as he did towards Xiao Yu—strength was his priority, and other matters were left to fate.

(End of Chapter)