Before leaving Linjiang, Nie Xiaodao had specially been granted permission by Xiao Yufan to visit his sister. Although this trip to Dongling would certainly not allow them to stay for long, it was destined to take quite some time…
“Sis, I need to go out for something. It might take a while. You must take good care of yourself. If anything happens, call me!”
In front of his sister, Nie Xiaodao appeared unusually gentle. This sister, who had raised him and been both mentor and mother, was someone he would protect with his life. He would never forget everything she had done for him; even at the cost of his own life, he would protect the most important woman in his heart…
“In Linjiang, what trouble could I possibly get into? As long as you’re safe, I’m fine. Don’t worry about me.”
Nie Shiyun’s delicate, fair profile bore a serene smile, exuding a quiet, intoxicating charm. Although she was still somewhat concerned about her younger brother, she was a clever woman and would not reveal any other emotions.
“The Young Master will take care of you. I’ll be back soon…”
Xiaodao was still somewhat reluctant, but thinking that no one in Linjiang would dare to mess with his sister, he felt slightly reassured.
“Sister isn’t a child anymore; I don’t need anyone else taking care of me!”
Hearing Xiaodao mention Xiao Yufan, Nie Shiyun’s face flushed slightly. Women always had a special feeling for men who rescued them, and she was no exception. Ever since she saw Xiao Yufan at the underground fighting ring, their fates had been intertwined.
Seeing his sister’s smile, Xiaodao looked somewhat dazed. In his eyes, she was the most beautiful woman in the world, with an angelic face and a devilish figure. Her smile was breathtakingly elegant.
“Go on, hurry up and do whatever you need to do…”
Almost caught staring, Nie Shiyun’s face turned from red to the tips of her ears, and she spoke with a slight pout. Xiaodao, though sensing something odd, didn’t say anything. Wang Wei and the Shadow Sect were still waiting for him, so it was time to leave.
“Then I’ll go first. At most half a month—I promise I’ll be back…”
With those words, Xiaodao’s figure had already disappeared from Nie Shiyun’s sight. Recently, after constant sparring with Tianyi and others, Xiaodao’s abilities had greatly improved. He also understood that Xiao Yufan had sent him on this Dongling mission to further hone his skills.
Her beautiful eyes flickered slightly with disappointment, but Nie Shiyun quickly masked it. She believed in that man’s promise—Xiaodao would face no danger…
“Why am I thinking about him again? Shiyun, since when did you become so infatuated? He already has several remarkable women around him!”
Softly murmuring to herself, Nie Shiyun’s face flushed deeply. She didn’t understand why she had been so flustered today. Her heart, calm for over twenty years, had begun to ripple slightly—because of that man’s presence.
“Is my Shiyun thinking about me? You seem distracted…”
At that moment, a voice with a hint of mischief reached her ears. Nie Shiyun’s slender frame trembled slightly before she slowly turned her head, her gaze meeting Xiao Yufan’s eyes directly.
“As if I’d ever think about you…”
Her beautiful eyes darted away, unwilling to let Xiao Yufan see through her thoughts. She felt shy and believed she shouldn’t have such feelings, though she didn’t really mind, it still felt strange.
“Sisters aren’t ghosts. Even if you were, you’d be the most beautiful ghost, and many men would fall for a ghost like you!”
Xiao Yufan, now standing beside Nie Shiyun, inhaled her faint, natural fragrance, clearly enjoying the moment. This quiet woman always exuded a tranquil aura that made everyone want to protect her.
“Flattery! You must have used this trick on many girls before…”
Under Xiao Yufan’s bold gaze, Nie Shiyun stopped evading and met his eyes with a charming pout. Her expression was captivatingly enchanting, making even Xiao Yufan feel stunned. He had never seen such a side of Shiyun before.
“How could that be? I only flirt with beautiful women, and someone as beautiful as you, Shiyun, is truly rare!”
Xiao Yufan quickly denied it. Although Yihan and Menglu might have been won over by his charm, if he were being honest, Nie Shiyun was the first woman he had genuinely wanted to win over.
“Xuan and the others were all tricked by you, you little pervert! Don’t even think about doing the same to me!”
Because of Nie Xiaodao’s presence, Tianxuan, Qingluan, and Nie Shiyun had become quite close. Those girls often came to keep her company, and over time, Nie Shiyun had heard many stories about Xiao Yufan from them.
“But how do you know I want to trick you? Could it be that you secretly hope I do?”
Unwilling to desecrate such a gentle woman, Xiao Yufan’s expression was teasing, but his smile remained soft and warm.
“And if I did hope for that, what would you do?”
Nie Shiyun smiled sweetly, her question catching Xiao Yufan off guard. He couldn’t even think of a response. Her sudden change left him stunned—her transformation had been too fast.
“Alright, no more teasing. Tell me, what exactly are you sending Xiaodao to do? He’s never left Linjiang before, and now he’s suddenly going away for half a month. I’m worried he won’t adapt well!”
Seeing Xiao Yufan’s shock, Nie Shiyun broke the silence. Her delicate hand gently brushed aside strands of loose hair. At that moment, she returned to her usual calm demeanor, as if the previous scene had been nothing but an illusion.
“Just some business elsewhere. Xiaodao had to leave for a few days, but he’ll be back soon…”
“When Xiaodao lies to me, his heartbeat always quickens. Yours does too. Did you really think I didn’t know what you two were up to? I just choose not to expose it because Xiaodao genuinely enjoys that kind of life!”
Before Xiao Yufan could finish speaking, Nie Shiyun cut in. At that moment, Xiao Yufan realized that Shiyun knew far more than he had imagined—she simply chose not to speak of it.
“You know about this path…”
“You don’t need to explain anything to me. I trust you, and I trust Xiaodao. In this world, I have no family left. Xiaodao is my only pillar. Now that he looks up to you, his Young Master, I believe you can make his life even more meaningful!”
As Xiao Yufan opened his mouth to explain further, Nie Shiyun smiled and shook her head. She was extremely intelligent and naturally understood that Xiaodao and Xiao Yufan had kept things from her only to spare her worry.
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