Chapter 129: The North Forest Sect

They had spent the entire afternoon searching, yet they still found no concrete leads. If every sect in the martial arts world were involved in this case, the investigation would prove incredibly arduous. The connections between these sects were deeply intertwined; once a problem arose, it could trigger tremors throughout the entire martial arts community. Ye Fei did not want to rush; he intended to proceed step by step.

Just then, Mika received a call. "Who is looking for our President Ye?"

"Chen Yu."

"President Ye, Chen Yu is asking for you."

Why was she at the company? Did she have news regarding Situ Feng? Ever since he had crossed paths with the Zhang family, Ye Fei hadn't had the heart to deal with Situ Feng or the messy affairs of the Chen family. He set down the files and looked into Mika’s eyes. "Keep digging into this for now; I’ll come back and pamper you later."

His gaze lingered on her chest. The sight of her surging curves made his heart itch. "Just how much papaya have you been eating?"

Mika’s face turned bright red. She quickly covered her low-cut neckline and pouted, "What are you doing? You’re such a rogue! I... I won't be happy about this."

It seemed it wasn't just his imagination that this girl had fallen for him at first sight—it was a fact. Her face was flushed, but she neither ran away nor showed any sign of anger. Without thinking, Ye Fei reached out and cupped her breasts. He stared at her, dazed, and suddenly, he felt something warm and soft press against his lips. Mika kissed him passionately.

He felt as if he were suspended in the air. The dizziness in his head intensified, and a certain part of his body began to stir. No! Mika’s hands slipped inside his clothes. He had never felt this sensation before, and for a moment, he began to lose control.

*Damn!* What was this feeling? And what was this overwhelming, tingling sensation of bliss? *No! I still need to practice the Nine Dragon Divine Art.*

"Wait!" Ye Fei pushed Mika away and quickly straightened his clothes.

Mika lunged at him again, whispering coquettishly in his ear, "What? You don’t want me? I have many skills, you know."

Ye Fei quickly used his inner energy to suppress the desire within him and gently transmitted some of that energy to Mika. "Do you still want to now?" Seeing Mika’s flushed face gradually return to normal and her heartbeat settle, he exhaled. "I know you like me, but I’m not ready for that yet. You can wait—give me some time." He gave a disjointed explanation and turned to run.

He jogged all the way, ignoring Mika behind him, and only regained his composure when he saw Chen Yu standing in front of the building.

*Ah, Chen Yu.* Her enchanting figure from that night flashed through his mind again—a body that made one linger in memory. *Damn it, the moment I came down from the mountain, I’ve been hit with temptations. I should have just stayed on the mountain and kept training.*

"You were looking for me?"

Chen Yu pointed at her car. "Let’s go. There have been new developments with Situ Feng. We must be the first to stop them from advancing into Hangzhou."

Finally, something productive to do. Ye Fei let out a long sigh of relief and climbed into the car.

Back inside the Huijing Company, Mika was still reeling from what had just happened. She was an innocent girl; why had she suddenly thrown herself at him? She had never been with a man before—why did she lose all control over her desires the moment she saw Ye Fei?

In the backseat, Ye Fei sat beside Chen Yu, staring out the window, trying to sweep the thoughts from his mind. Why was it that even with his inner energy, he couldn't control his desires? He dared not look at Chen Yu, nor did he dare to breathe in her fragrance. His master had told him that once his energy reached the third stage, his desires would intensify. It was true—the desire was so strong he could barely restrain it. But what about Mika? She was clearly an innocent girl; why had she pounced on him?

"Why have you become so charming lately?" Chen Yu asked suddenly. Ye Fei stared at her blankly. "Miss Chen, what do you mean by that?"

"You seem better looking, and more attractive. You’re different from when I first met you."

*So that’s it.* His master’s theories were being proven right. The inner energy wasn't just working within his body; it was seeping outward. The effects of the Nine Dragon Divine Art were becoming vividly apparent; his masculine charm was skyrocketing.

"I see."

Chen Yu was even more confused by his non-sequitur. "What does that mean? Are you being narcissistic?"

"No, I’ve always been this handsome. By the way, Miss Chen, if Situ Feng makes any new moves, tell me in advance so I can be prepared."

Chen Yu set her shawl aside. She was wearing a cheongsam today, leaving her graceful form fully visible. Ye Fei gulped, forcibly suppressing his surging desires.

"A large amount of capital entered Hangzhou a few days ago. Their next plan is to crack the Hangzhou market. You know that Situ Feng made his fortune in real estate, so their primary goal is to suppress your senior sister’s company."

Hangzhou's real estate was indeed in Lin Qiqing’s hands. The best way to suppress her was to spread rumors and stir up trouble on her turf, causing the stock prices of her properties to plummet. Her company’s stock was already trending downward; if they attacked now, she would likely fall into massive debt and be forced to auction off her assets.

"I tell you, that guy Situ Feng really won't give up until he hits a wall. He knows I'm Lin Qiqing’s junior brother, yet he keeps pulling these stunts." Ye Fei gave a bitter laugh. It was clear this guy was targeting his senior sister’s company to stand in direct opposition to him.

Chen Yu sighed softly. Situ Feng had left them no room to maneuver. The sinister, chilling poisonous insects and the excruciating, uncontrollable pain they caused had already brought the Chen family to its knees.

"Situ Feng’s goal isn't just your senior sister’s company. He wants to take control of all the capital chains in China; why would he settle for just one city?" Chen Yu clearly understood Situ Feng well.

Ye Fei slammed his fist against the seat. "If you ask me, this guy just needs a beating. Just wait! I’ll show him exactly what happens when you court disaster."

*Sigh.* Chen Yu frowned slightly. Ye Fei had been through some things with the Chen family, so why was he still so flippant? Why did he still act like an immature boy?

"Anyway, my second uncle will tell you the specifics about Situ Feng in a moment. Think carefully about how we should deal with him."