Chapter 107: Ominous Aura

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Zhou Baitao was taken aback. That antique was the old master’s most treasured possession; on ordinary days he would have liked nothing more than to tie it to his waistband and never let anyone touch it. After he fell ill, to keep anyone from laying hands on it, it had been locked away in the safe.

“My father put it in the safe. Something that precious can’t be carried around casually!”

Ye Fei let out a soft laugh. Of course something like that could not be kept on one’s person. These days were unsettled, though the business world had always been a nest of deception and rivalry.

For some reason, ever since he came down the mountain to investigate his origins, trouble had been coming one after another.

“Come on, take me home and let me take a look.”

The young married woman glanced at Xie Huaiyan and seemed rather dismissive of Ye Fei. A renowned divine doctor had not yet spoken, so what was this brat doing here, barking orders as if he owned the place?

Xie Huaiyan hurriedly explained, “This man’s medical skill is unmatched in the world. I am certain he can cure Old Master Zhou.”

Upon hearing this, the young woman no longer doubted him and quickly extended her hand in an inviting gesture. “Please come with me.”

It was not proper for an unmarried man and woman to go home together. Besides, Second Senior Sister had been especially fiery of late, so he would do best not to provoke her. Ye Fei grabbed Xie Yaxuan and said in a low voice, “Come on, little sister. Come play with your big brother.”

Xie Yaxuan was made oddly itchy by the teasing tone in Ye Fei’s voice. She shoved him away at once and said mercilessly, “Pervert, I’m not sleeping with you!”

This...

Since when were young girls even filthier in their minds than he was? Ye Fei was embarrassed beyond words. When had he ever said he wanted to sleep with her?

The dull silence in the ward was shattered by her shout. Xie Huaiyan coughed twice. If Ye Fei truly took a liking to his granddaughter, that would be a blessing won in three lifetimes.

He rubbed the space between his brows and tried to look as natural as possible. “Xiu Xiu, don’t be rude.”

To think her grandfather would actually defend this filthy rogue made Xie Yaxuan so furious she could burst. Her little face went crimson as she said aggrievedly, “Grandfather, this little punk...”

“Enough! Go with Divine Doctor Ye!” Before she could finish, Xie Huaiyan cut her off in one stroke.

She glared fiercely at Ye Fei, then followed unwillingly behind him toward the famed Zhou residence.

The Zhou family’s ancestral home was in Jiangnan; their property in Hangcheng was only a tiny fragment of their holdings. Yet even that tiny fragment left the two of them deeply shaken the moment they reached the gate. The villa’s luxury was overwhelming.

Even in the courtyard there were many large antiques. It was likely that if one casually picked up a single floor tile in their home, it would be enough for an ordinary person to live comfortably for the rest of their life.

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Zhou Baitao led the way ahead. Seen from behind, the grace of her figure was especially alluring, enough to make one want to test it with one’s hands.

Seeing Ye Fei stare fixedly at the young married woman’s behind, Xie Yaxuan was so angry that she shot him a vicious glare. “You filthy rogue, she’s already married!”

Seeing the little girl puffing up with rage, Ye Fei suddenly felt like teasing her. He even put on an expression of complete incomprehension and clicked his tongue. “You don’t get it. The ones with experience are the best, understand?”

This man really had nothing at all to do with the words divine doctor. His grandfather had spent a lifetime commanding respect, only to be fooled by this fellow. Xie Yaxuan could not help but worry a little about her grandfather’s reputation in the future.

As they spoke, they had already reached the main hall. The interior decor was even more magnificent, and the saying that the rich do as they please was fully embodied here. The young woman said softly, “Please come this way. The antique collection room is over here.”

Following her all the way to the door at the end of the corridor, Ye Fei clearly sensed a great deal of sinister energy stirring within. Between heaven and earth, yin and yang are divided; all things have opposites. Since this world contains spiritual energy, it naturally also contains sinister energy.

Ever since he began cultivating the Nine Dragons Divine Art, that old fellow had long warned him that one day he would encounter the opposite of spiritual energy. It seemed he had now met that sinister force.

A faint wisp of purple aura could be seen drifting about. Just as the young woman was about to open the door, Ye Fei suddenly pressed down on that smooth, delicate hand.

“Could you choose a better time to act like a lecher?” Xie Yaxuan called out bitterly from behind. This guy was actually taking liberties at a moment like this?

Ye Fei was speechless. This little girl really could give Second Senior Sister a run for her money.

The young woman’s eyes and brows flowed with a gentle charm, and she did not mind Ye Fei’s action. Her already graceful figure shifted slightly, making her even more captivating.

Ye Fei only felt a rush of heat on his upper lip. He hurriedly covered his mouth, withdrew his hand, and forced himself to remain calm. “Wait a moment. I think it’s better to look at the antiques later. Do you have any herbal tea? I’ve been feeling overheated lately.”

The young woman gave a soft laugh. As she turned, her hand unintentionally brushed against Ye Fei’s body, and that single motion made him feel as though his blood had been completely drained.

“Utterly hopeless!”

Xie Yaxuan tossed out that line and stomped off after the young woman.

The corridor immediately fell much quieter. Ye Fei wiped away the nosebleed, and that mass of purple aura, as if sensing the presence of spiritual energy within him, began to surge outward in great quantity before swiftly surrounding him.

...

What was going on?

Could it be that it had not seen spiritual energy for a long time and wanted to come over to say hello?

He retreated several steps, and the purple aura halted not far away.

So this was the thing attached to Old Master Zhou’s antique. Only, this time the parasite was extremely formidable, actually using sinister energy to control it. If that were the case, then if someone wanted Old Master Zhou dead in the third watch, he would never live to see the fifth.

Old Master Zhou had not exactly offended anyone, had he? It was only that he possessed more antiques at home. Besides, they had been bought with money, not seized by force.

Ye Fei truly could not make sense of it. But the existence of this sinister energy was no good thing. Seeing that no one was around, he let the spiritual energy in his hands quietly spread and shot straight toward the thin wisp of sinister force.

Before long, the sinister energy in the room had vanished without a trace.

There had not been much sinister energy on that antique to begin with. To Ye Fei, it was only the handiwork of someone who knew a bit of martial arts. In this world, there were countless people who cultivated spiritual energy, but those who cultivated sinister energy were rare indeed.

Could some son of a bitch be trying to become a demon lord?

He sighed softly. It would be better to tell that old fellow as soon as possible.

“Divine Doctor Ye, have some tea. This is excellent chrysanthemum tea; it works very well for relieving internal heat.”

Ye Fei took the tea and drank it in one gulp, then said slowly, “Indeed not bad. Open the door. Let me see the antiques.”

Antiques laced with parasites—now it was time to broaden his horizons.

When the door opened, the display cabinets in the room were filled with dazzling antiques, so many and so splendid that one could scarcely look away. Xie Yaxuan immediately exclaimed, “I’ve never seen so many antiques in my life.”

Ye Fei walked straight toward the item Zhou Baitao had indicated. It was a small, exquisite cage that could be worn as an ornament. Because the craftsmanship was so fine, it was impossible at first glance to see what was so unusual about it.

It was only a thumb-sized little cage, yet inside it not only sat a canary, but even the bird’s water trough was there.

“How much did you pay to buy this little cage?”