Chapter 56: Invitation
Ye Fei held the jade token and turned to look at Li Yuan, who said calmly, "Let's go to Po Yue Tower."
The two changed into black cloaks and arrived at Poyue Tower.
Xie Qingui stood in front of the Poyue Tower, seemingly waiting for Ye Fei to appear. When he saw two figures whose faces were covered by hooded cloaks slowly emerge, he showed a hint of surprise and delight: "Lord Dongfang, you've finally arrived!"
"I happened to be nearby. I saw the jade pendant emitting a red light and rushed over. I didn't keep you waiting too long, did I?" Ye Fei lowered her voice and asked in an androgynous tone.
Xie Qingui quickly waved his hand: "No, no, it's okay if I wait a while."
"Let's go inside and talk." Ye Fei disliked beating around the bush, and she was now very eager to know how well Xie Qin Gui had done with the parts of her three weapons.
"This way, please." Xie Qingui immediately led the two to the reception room where they had their last conversation.
The door was closed, and Xie Qingui took out a gold silk cloth containing parts of hidden weapons from his storage belt and spread it out on the table in front of Ye Fei and Li Yuan.
Hundreds of hidden weapon parts were laid out on golden silk. Ye Fei picked up one of the parts, and the area her fingertips touched still radiated warmth and had a faint reddish-gold color, which was the best proof that it was made of Crimson Flame Crystal.
Xie Qin Gui's gaze fell on Ye Fei's hand holding the hidden weapon parts—her slender fingers gleamed like white jade, and her nails were neatly trimmed.
These are clearly... a girl's hands.
Xie Qin Gui was slightly taken aback, then immediately looked away, a blush of embarrassment appearing on his handsome face.
When I last discussed cooperation with this gentleman from the East, his attention was completely drawn to those few parchment drawings, until we met again today…
"You even managed to carve out the subtle patterns I casually drew on the parts?"
Ye Fei carefully examined the parts of the hidden weapon, but was surprised to see hidden patterns on them: "Your carving skills are quite proficient... If you don't become a weapon refiner in the future, becoming a sculptor would be a good career choice."
Xie Qingui scratched his cheek sheepishly: "It's just a little hobby, I hope you won't laugh at me."
"The precision of these parts far exceeds my expectations." Ye Fei was very satisfied, a smile playing on his deep voice. "Young Master Xie, if possible, may I ask you to continue forging weapons for me in the future?"
"Of course, the price is negotiable; you won't lose a single gold coin."
Xie Qingui was taken aback: "Your Excellency Dongfang, are you... serious?"
“I never joke about matters of life and death.”
"It is my honor to have your favor." Xie Qingui immediately bowed to Ye Fei with clasped hands. "As long as Your Excellency Dongfang needs me, I will certainly... do my duty without hesitation!"
Ye Fei smiled and placed her hand on his shoulder, giving him a gentle pat: "I told you last time, you don't need to be so polite with me."
Xie Qin Gui's eyes flickered slightly.
Beneath the hoodie, Li Yuan stared at the hand on Xie Qingui's shoulder, his brow twitching involuntarily.
A sense of displeasure lingered in his heart, and Li Yuan pursed his thin lips, his expression so gloomy it seemed as if water could drip from them.
It's that feeling again...
He would be deeply displeased if she showed affection to anyone other than him.
"I'm going to the Forest of Fireflies in three days to find a unique mineral. Would you like to come along, Lord Dongfang?" Xie Qingui invited Ye Fei in a cheerful manner.
"Young Master Xie is going to the Forest of Fireflies?" Ye Fei's interest was piqued, and the corners of her lips curled up.
The Forest of Fireflies is the largest forest in Lingyun Kingdom, rich in spiritual energy. It contains countless herbs, spirit beasts, and minerals, and it is no exaggeration to call it a blessed land.
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