Battle Through the Heavens: The Young Master of the Heavenly Serpent, intercepts Yao Lao at the star

Xiao Yan bowed again, his tone sincere: "To express the Xiao family's goodwill, we would like to invite you and this senior to our humble abode. Although the Xiao family is not wealthy, we have prepared a small feast to show our hospitality. We hope you will do us the honor."

These words were not only an apology to him personally, but also an expression of the Xiao family's utmost respect and sincerity towards Bai Chuxiao.

Bai Chuxiao glanced at Xiao Yan, who was completely different from before, and a hint of approval flashed in his eyes.

However, he did not agree to go to the Xiao family: "No need, we have other things to do, see you later."

After saying that, Bai Chuxiao led Lü Man toward the city gate, preparing to leave Wutan City.

In his view, there was nothing left for him to linger in the Xiao family at this point.

With Xiao Xun'er around, the Xiao family's ancient jade is not something that can be easily plotted against. She has been infiltrating the Xiao family since childhood, and her purpose is precisely for this ancient jade.

If the ancient jade were to disappear and she and her bodyguards discovered any clues, suspicion would definitely fall on her.

As the saying goes, "A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime!" Once the ancient clans or the Soul Palace come knocking on their door, it will be a catastrophic disaster for the Heavenly Serpent Mansion.

Moreover, Bai Chuxiao already possesses the Serpent Spirit Seal, and his path to becoming an emperor has long been arranged by the Ancient Serpent God Record. He only needs to collect powerful serpent bloodline illustrations, and he doesn't need the opportunity of the Ancient Emperor's Cave at all.

Watching the street recede into the distance behind him, Bai Chuxiao pondered to himself, "In this way, even if I take Yao Chen away, Xiao Yan won't go astray in the future. I just don't know if he can reach the heights of Emperor Yan in the future."

This incident didn't count as turning against Xiao Yan; on the contrary, it changed his bad nature. Given Xiao Yan's grateful nature, even if he has a bright future, he won't turn against the Heavenly Serpent Mansion once he becomes powerful.

This is why, even though he had a Dou Huang level expert with him, he didn't directly try to seize it.

In addition, there are two other reasons: one is to guard against Ling Ying, Xiao Xun'er's bodyguard.

As it turned out, Bai Chuxiao's caution was indeed necessary.

Not long after they left the inn, Green Barbarian whispered in his ear, "Young Master, just now in the inn, I vaguely sensed a powerful aura, but I couldn't pinpoint its location. It should be a Dark Attribute Dou Huang skilled in concealment, and their strength is probably no less than mine. I never expected that this small Wutan City would be so full of hidden talents..."

Bai Chuxiao smiled slightly and said calmly, "It's alright. The fact that he didn't show himself means he doesn't want to meddle. As long as he doesn't have any ill intentions towards us, we don't need to pay any attention to him."

The second reason was that he was unsure whether the old doctor had awakened at that moment.

If Yao Lao is conscious but hasn't started absorbing Xiao Yan's Dou Qi yet, then such a forceful act would likely not gain the approval of this disheartened old man who was betrayed by his disciple.

Therefore, this bet was actually a scheme to get the ring from Xiao Yan without fighting, and it was also a way to show Yao Chen what was going on.

At the city gate, Consort Ya watched Bai Chuxiao and his companion's departing figures and sighed helplessly, "Alas, I wonder where this young master is from. I've never heard of him in the capital. After this parting, I wonder when we'll meet again. It seems unlikely that I'll ever get to know him..."

She had planned to prepare a gift and visit him immediately after the matter was over, but she did not expect Bai Chuxiao to leave in such a hurry.

Noticing the gaze behind him, Bai Chuxiao turned around abruptly and immediately locked his eyes on the slender, graceful girl in the red dress in the crowd.

The moment their eyes met, Ya Fei felt a jolt of electricity run through her body, as if it were a preordained fate. Hope immediately ignited in her eyes, and she ran after him.

She had only one thought in her mind: as long as we could get to know each other, that would be enough! Even if he left Wutan City now, as long as we got to know each other, there would always be a chance to meet again in the future!

"I remember you," Bai Chuxiao said directly. "Back at the inn, you were sitting in the southeast corner watching the show. What's your purpose in following me all the way here?"

As soon as Ya Fei approached, she was questioned by Bai Chuxiao. Unexpectedly, instead of being nervous, she was secretly delighted: "So, Young Master has such a deep impression of me?"

She had assumed Bai Chuxiao hadn't glanced at her once, but he hadn't expected him to remember even her exact seat location. This immediately brought a smile to Ya Fei's face, who was always confident in her appearance.

A woman dresses up for the one she loves. Ya Fei felt both admiration and curiosity for this mysterious young man, and she did indeed have a good impression of him.

After all, with such a powerful background, and the ability to easily defeat Xiao Yan, who was hailed as the number one genius among his peers, it is evident that his own talent far surpasses that of Xiao Yan.

Which young lady wouldn't be enamored with such a young man who has a top-notch background, talent, handsome appearance, and elegant demeanor?

"I am Ya Fei, the manager of the Mittel Auction House in the city," Ya Fei said softly, bowing slightly. "Your demeanor just now impressed me greatly, and I have come to make your acquaintance. May I ask your honorable name?"

Oh? So she is Consort Ya? Bai Chuxiao understood.

In fact, he had a vague idea before that such a stunning beauty could not possibly be unknown in the small city of Wutan.

"Admire?" Bai Chuxiao asked with a slightly teasing tone, "How much do you admire me?"

Consort Ya was taken aback by his words, but she remained calm and responded generously, "Could it be that Young Master wishes for Consort Ya to prepare a grand welcome, thus demonstrating his sincerity?"

Bai Chuxiao smiled faintly, secretly praising: As expected of the future Golden Empress, her composure alone far surpasses that of most women her age.

At this time, Ya Fei looked to be less than twenty years old, and did not yet possess the alluring charm she would later have. Her brows still held a hint of youthful innocence, but she was already a beauty that could topple kingdoms and shame the moon and flowers.

Bai Chuxiao was well aware of Ya Fei's ulterior motives, and at the same time, he recognized her business acumen. If he could take her away and let her manage the finances of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, it wouldn't be a bad idea to build a business empire in the future.

Unfortunately, he was not a citizen of the Gama Empire.

"No need for a grand welcome," Bai Chuxiao said. "I'm not one to rush into things. I understand your feelings, but unfortunately, I'm not from here, and I probably won't be coming back."

He abruptly changed the subject, his gaze fixed intently on Ya Fei: "I do admire your beauty and talent. If you're willing to give up everything, including your family, and come with me, I wouldn't mind taking you under my wing. However, we've only just met; do you have the courage to do so?"

Upon hearing this, Ya Fei slowly lowered her head, her eyes filled with disappointment.

Bai Chuxiao is right. She doesn't have the courage to abandon her family and run away with a man she's just met. She's not an incurable infatuation.

"In that case..." Ya Fei raised her head, forcing a smile, "Then I wish you a safe journey, young master..."