BTTH: Becoming Queen Medusa’s Guardian Spirit from the Start

Chapter 126: Xiao Yan Falls into a Trap "I'm the Real Idiot!"

"Terminate the partnership?"

Ya Fei blinked her enchanting eyes, then let out a charming chuckle.

"Young Master Wu Gan, you must be joking. I'm just a lowly auctioneer; I have no say in the decisions of the auction house, let alone the affairs of the family."

Wu Tian's eyes remained calm as he spoke lightly:

"Oh? Is that so, Miss Ya Fei of the Mitel family?"

Hearing her full name spoken so casually,

Ya Fei's heart shuddered.

She instantly realized

To this mysterious young man,

Her identity was far too easy to uncover.

Dropping her act,

She gazed at Wu Tian and said directly:

"Young Master Wu Gan, you must know that I'm here as part of my training."

"I truly have no authority to decide family affairs."

"Besides, our Mitel family is a business oriented clan profit is our priority."

"While you are indeed a valued guest, that alchemist is also an esteemed client."

"We cannot afford to offend an unknown tier alchemist so easily."

Wu Tian studied her serious expression,

The corners of his mouth curving into a faint smile.

"Miss Ya Fei, let me make this clear "

"This is not my request…"

"But an order from your Grand Elder."

"The Grand Elder?!"

Ya Fei's pupils widened in shock.

Thinking of Wu Tian's mysterious background,

And then recalling his powerful 'butler' Wu Shougan,

She suddenly felt as if she had uncovered a shocking truth.

Her lips parted slightly in disbelief:

"Very well… I will report this to the family."

"However, until an official order is given, I will not terminate the partnership with that alchemist."

Wu Tian's eyes flickered with amusement.

"You're a smart woman."

"But smart women often live exhausting lives."

"You are very capable, which is attractive…

But I think I'd prefer you when you're more relaxed."

With that, he turned to leave.

As Ya Fei watched his departing figure,

A playful smile crept onto her red lips.

For the first time, she had a thought

"If my family arranged for me to marry him…"

"I don't think I'd refuse."

"Maybe I wouldn't have to run so far just to prove myself."

Just as she was lost in thought,

Wu Tian suddenly turned back and smiled mischievously.

"Oh, by the way, your Grand Elder also said…

That you should marry me in the future."

With that, his figure vanished into the distance.

Ya Fei, still seated, let out a soft laugh,

Her crossed legs slowly uncurling.

Had someone been there to witness the moment,

They might have caught a glimpse of an intoxicating sight.

"I wonder… which part of what he said was true?"

Meanwhile, in the Xiao Family

Inside a sealed chamber,

Two men were hard at work,

The intensity of their efforts overwhelming.

This was the "Xiao Yan & Yao Chen" duo,

Busy refining "anti inflammatory medicine".

Of course,

Xiao Yan was nothing more than a spectator,

Observing Yao Chen's mysterious alchemy techniques.

"I've watched twice… and I still have no clue what's happening!"

Xiao Yan sighed in frustration.

Of course, he wouldn't understand

Without a cultivation technique,

How could he possibly comprehend it?

This time, the refined liquid was even greener

So green, in fact, that it resembled a poisonous swamp.

It wasn't just damp

It was dripping with an ominous glow.

And unlike before,

This time, Yao Chen had him soak in it directly.

Xiao Yan sat immersed in the green liquid,

Every inch of his body fully exposed to Yao Chen's scrutinizing gaze.

As his hands formed a peculiar seal,

Xiao Yan took deep, steady breaths,

Letting the medicine's essence infuse into his body.

The emerald glow surrounded him,

Illuminating his figure in a shimmering green hue.

Suddenly,

His chest heaved,

A deep turbid breath escaping from his mouth.

Feeling rejuvenated,

He leapt to his feet,

Water streaming off his body.

As he stretched lazily,

His black pupils suddenly turned jade green.

Then, as he blinked

He froze.

Because

Standing before him was a group of old men,

All staring at him like he was a test subject.

These men were none other than

Xiao Zhan and the three Elders of the Xiao family!

"F Father?"

Xiao Yan's face twitched uncontrollably.

Xiao Zhan, his expression stern,

Spoke in a deep voice:

"Yan'er, is that bath of yours an elixir for increasing Dou Qi?"

Xiao Yan's lip twitched violently.

Being stared at by four old men while soaking naked in green liquid

Was definitely not an enjoyable experience.

Glancing at the radiant green bath,

Xiao Yan knew he had no way to deny it.

So, he reluctantly admitted:

"Yes, Father… this is a Foundation Elixir I purchased from the auction."

"I thought I'd soak in it… to test its effects."

"GOOD! GOOD!"

Xiao Zhan suddenly grinned ferociously.

"So you used our Xiao family's money…

To buy a Foundation Elixir…"

"WHILE OTHERS DRINK IT…

"YOU USE IT TO TAKE A BATH?!"

"YOU ARE TRULY MY SON!!!"

"Wait… WHAT?!?!"

Xiao Yan's mind went blank.

"When did I use the family's money?!?!"

"This was MY money!"

"And this is a high quality Foundation Elixir bathing is the proper method!"

"What the hell are they talking about?!"

The First Elder slammed his cane on the ground,

His face filled with rage:

"Xiao Yan!

"As the Third Young Master of the Xiao family, how dare you shamelessly embezzle our funds?!"

"Spending all that money just to take a bath?!?!"

"Our Xiao family cannot tolerate such disgrace!"

"Patriarch! Expel Xiao Yan from the Xiao family immediately!"

"I agree!" The Second Elder roared.

"For the sake of the family's dignity, Xiao Yan must be cast out!"

"Expel him at once!" The Third Elder chimed in.

Xiao Yan finally realized the setup.

This was… an attempt to get rid of him!

"WHO FRAMED ME?!"

His mind raced

Then, suddenly,

A name surfaced

"WU GAN!!!"

"Father! Listen to me! This was my own money!"

"I didn't steal from the family!"

The First Elder sneered:

"Nonsense!"

"Do you know how much elixir was in that bath?"

"It was equivalent to ten bottles

"And just yesterday, a mysterious buyer purchased ten bottles at the auction…"

"A total of five thousand gold coins!"

"WHERE did you get that kind of money?!?!"

Xiao Yan's mind went blank.

At that moment,

A realization hit him like lightning

"I thought I was laughing at some idiot yesterday…"

"But I was the real idiot all along!"

"I'VE BEEN SET UP!!!"

(End of Chapter)

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