Xiao Yufan suddenly realized that Huaqing University was indeed a place where hidden talents thrived. First came the members from the Gong family, then that woman named Huangpu Xian’er, and finally Situ Xuan, whose appearance brought him quite a surprise.
“It seems the stronger one becomes, the more secrets they uncover, and the more complicated things get!”
Thinking about his previous feud with Gong Hao and today’s verbal clash with Situ Xuan, he couldn’t help but feel a headache. He could pretend nothing had happened, but that didn’t mean those two would forget so easily.
Especially Situ Xuan. Xiao Yufan had a vague feeling that the man was deliberately targeting him. Since they had no prior conflicts, it could only mean one thing — that man had known about him long before.
But thinking too much wouldn’t help. Xiao Yufan wandered around Huaqing University with Lan Yue, only then realizing he hadn’t eaten dinner yet. After spending the entire day with this energetic girl, he was feeling a bit tired…
Meanwhile, in the independent student apartment building of Huaqing University, Huangpu Xian’er stood on the balcony, gazing at the city lights beginning to flicker on. A beautiful smile curved her lips — a smile that could charm an entire nation. Yet no one was there to witness this woman’s breathtaking beauty.
“Shadow Elder, since you’re back, why don’t you come out?”
Suddenly hearing a faint sound, Huangpu Xian’er’s eyes shimmered slightly. Her gentle voice, like celestial music, slowly spread into the air.
Xiao Yufan suddenly realized that Tsinghua University was indeed a place where dragons and tigers hid. First, there were the Gong family members, then the woman named Huangpu Xian’er, and finally, the appearance of Situ Xuan brought him no small surprise.
“It seems that the stronger the power, the more one knows, and the more complicated things become!”
Thinking about his past feud with Gong Hao and today’s confrontation with Situ Xuan, he couldn’t help but feel a headache. He could act as if nothing had happened, but that didn’t mean these two wouldn’t hold grudges.
Especially Situ Xuan, Xiao Yufan vaguely felt that he was deliberately targeting him. Since they had no prior enmity, it could only mean one thing: this man had known about his existence for a long time.
However, overthinking was useless. After wandering around Tsinghua University with Lan Yue for a while, Xiao Yufan realized they hadn’t had dinner yet. After spending a crazy day with this girl, he was also a bit tired…
Meanwhile, in the independent student apartments of Tsinghua University.
Huangpu Xian’er stood on the balcony, watching the city lights come on, a beautiful smile forming on her lips. This smile was breathtaking, yet no one was there to witness her stunning beauty.
“Shadow Elder, since you’re back, come out…”
Suddenly hearing a faint sound, Huangpu Xian’er’s eyes flickered slightly, her gentle voice like a heavenly melody spreading slowly.
A figure appeared behind Huangpu Xian’er, moving faster than Xiao Yufan, who had just stepped into the Qi Condensation realm. This old man was also an internal force expert.
“Miss’s perception is as sharp as ever. It seems your current strength is no weaker than this old bone!”
The Shadow Elder looked at the jade-like beauty, a rare smile appearing on his weathered face. Huangpu Xian’er had grown up under his watch, and he naturally held a special affection for her.
“Shadow Elder’s strength is unmatched even within the entire family. How could I possibly compare to you?”
Huangpu Xian’er smiled, appearing very humble. Besides her closest relatives, the Shadow Elder was the person she respected and trusted the most.
“Shadow Elder, have you found out that person’s identity?”
As if remembering something, Huangpu Xian’er continued before the elder could speak. The person she referred to was naturally Xiao Yufan.
“He’s from the Situ family.”
“The Situ family?” Huangpu Xian’er’s brows furrowed slightly in surprise. She had never heard of such a person among the younger generation of the Situ family.
“Miss might be mistaken. He’s not from the hidden Situ family but from the Situ family in the capital, a branch that was abandoned. I just don’t understand why Situ Lingyu, who was so talented, was abandoned by the hidden Situ family.”
The Shadow Elder spoke of a secret, but when he mentioned Situ Lingyu, there was a hint of regret. He knew how formidable Situ Lingyu had been in their era.
“Oh? He’s that person’s grandson, no wonder…”
Huangpu Xian’er suddenly understood, recalling some things she had heard before. But now, she was even more curious about Xiao Yufan.
“After leaving Tsinghua, he went to the Yulan Pavilion. If Miss is interested, you might want to meet him. I can sense his strength is quite formidable, almost at the mid-level of the Qi Condensation realm. He might be able to help you.”
The Shadow Elder could see that Huangpu Xian’er was very interested in the man, so he teased her. He had never seen her so curious about a man before.
“Without any proper reason, approaching him might make him think I’m interested in him.”
With a light smile, a blush appeared on Huangpu Xian’er’s face. She wasn’t an aloof fairy but a mortal with emotions. The Shadow Elder’s teasing stirred a ripple in her heart…
“There are two more things. One is that due to the success of the charity gala, they’ve prepared a banquet and would like you to attend.”
“Decline it. I only helped them to make some noise. I don’t like too much commotion.”
Huangpu Xian’er shook her head, not wanting to attend the so-called banquet. Accustomed to a quiet life, she preferred to stay peacefully at Tsinghua.
“Miss, are you sure? The banquet is at the Yulan Pavilion, meaning that man will also be there.”
As if already knowing her response, the Shadow Elder remained calm. But he believed that if Xiao Yufan were there, Huangpu Xian’er would be very interested.
“Well, do I have a choice? Attending the banquet seems like a legitimate reason.”
Her beautiful eyes blinked, and Huangpu Xian’er suddenly changed her mind, showing just how interested she was in Xiao Yufan.
“It’s time for Miss to go out. Otherwise, those who want to act won’t have the chance. It’s time for a cleanup.”
A cold glint flashed in the Shadow Elder’s eyes, his formidable aura enough to make anyone shudder. Just his aura was terrifying; one could only imagine his true strength.
“And the other thing?”
Regarding the Shadow Elder’s killing intent, Huangpu Xian’er merely smiled. She knew this elder cared for her no less than any family member, and those who had designs on her deserved to die.
“The old fossils of the Huangpu family are pushing again. You know, it’s time for the alliance marriage between the two families. Any slip-up could greatly affect the Huangpu family.”
Sighing, the Shadow Elder frowned, feeling somewhat helpless. In powerful families, emotions were often sacrificed for the sake of family interests.
But the Shadow Elder knew this woman wouldn’t let the family dictate her life. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have caused such a stir. She was merely warning those old fossils.
“If those old fossils are willing to marry, let them do it. I won’t marry unless I, Huangpu Xian’er, am dead.”
With a slight smile, a coldness suddenly appeared on Huangpu Xian’er’s face. She was a member of the Huangpu family, but that didn’t mean she would be submissive. If anyone tried to control her fate, she would resist to the end.
“That’s what they fear the most. So, Miss, your fate must remain in your own hands…”
The Shadow Elder knew Huangpu Xian’er’s temperament and understood this wasn’t just a statement of anger. But could a woman change the decisions made by the old fossils of the Huangpu family?
“Miss, your perception remains as sharp as ever. It seems your current strength might even rival mine, an old man’s,” the Shadow Elder said, looking at the jade-like beauty before him. A rare smile appeared on his weathered face. Having watched her grow up, he naturally held a special affection for her.
“Shadow Elder’s strength is unmatched even within the entire family. How could I possibly compare to you?” Huangpu Xian’er smiled modestly. Aside from her closest family, Shadow Elder was the person she respected and trusted the most.
“Shadow Elder, have you found out who that person is yet?”
As if recalling something, before the elder could speak, Huangpu Xian’er continued. The person she referred to was naturally Xiao Yufan.
“He’s from the Situ family!”
“The Situ family?” Huangpu Xian’er’s eyebrows slightly furrowed. She was somewhat surprised, having never heard of such a figure among the younger generation of the Situ family.
“Miss might have misunderstood. He isn’t from the hidden Situ clan but rather the Situ family in the capital — a branch that was cast aside. I just don’t understand why Situ Lingyu, who was so exceptionally talented back then, was abandoned by the hidden Situ clan.”
From Shadow Elder’s mouth came a slowly unfolding secret. When he mentioned the elder of the Situ family, there was a trace of regret in his tone. From his generation, he knew just how formidable Situ Lingyu had once been.
“Oh? Is he that person’s grandson? No wonder…”
Huangpu Xian’er suddenly understood, slowly recalling something she had heard before. But now, she was even more curious about Xiao Yufan.
Xiao Yufan suddenly realized that Tsinghua University was indeed a place where dragons and tigers were hidden. First, there were the Gong family members, then the woman named Huangpu Xian’er, and finally, the appearance of Situ Xuan brought him no small surprise.
“It seems that the stronger the power, the more one knows, and the more complicated things become!”
Thinking of his past grievances with Gong Hao and today’s confrontation with Situ Xuan, he couldn’t help but feel a headache. He could act as if nothing had happened, but that didn’t mean these two wouldn’t harbor resentment.
Especially Situ Xuan, Xiao Yufan vaguely felt that he was deliberately targeting him. Since the two had no prior grievances, it could only mean one thing: this man had known about his existence for a long time.
However, overthinking things was useless. After wandering around Tsinghua University with Lan Yue for a while, Xiao Yufan realized they hadn’t had dinner yet. After spending the whole day with this girl, he was feeling a bit tired…
Meanwhile, in the independent student apartments of Tsinghua University.
Huangpu Xian’er stood on the balcony, watching the city lights come on, a beautiful smile playing on her lips. This smile was breathtakingly beautiful, yet there was no one to appreciate her stunning charm.
“Shadow Elder, since you’re back, come out…”
Suddenly hearing a faint sound, Huangpu Xian’er’s eyes flickered slightly, her gentle voice like a heavenly melody spreading slowly.
A figure appeared behind Huangpu Xian’er, moving faster than Xiao Yufan, who had just stepped into the Qi Condensation realm. This old man was also an internal energy expert.
“Miss’s perception is as sharp as ever. It seems your current strength is no weaker than this old bone!”
Shadow Elder looked at the jade-like beauty, a rare smile appearing on his weathered face. Huangpu Xian’er had grown up under his watch, and he naturally had a special affection for her.
“Shadow Elder’s strength is unmatched even within the entire family. How could I possibly compare to you?”
Huangpu Xian’er smiled modestly. Besides her closest relatives, Shadow Elder was the person she respected and trusted the most.
“Shadow Elder, have you found out that person’s identity?”
As if remembering something, Huangpu Xian’er continued before the elder could speak. The person she referred to was naturally Xiao Yufan.
“He is from the Situ family.”
“The Situ family?” Huangpu Xian’er’s brows furrowed slightly in surprise. She had never heard of such a person among the younger generation of the Situ family.
“Miss might have misunderstood. He is not from the hidden Situ family but from the Beijing Situ family, a branch that was abandoned by the main family. I just don’t understand why Situ Lingyu, who was so talented, was abandoned by the hidden Situ family.”
Shadow Elder calmly revealed a secret, but when he mentioned Situ Lingyu, there was a hint of regret in his voice. He knew how formidable Situ Lingyu had been in their era.
“Oh? He is that man’s grandson? No wonder…”
Huangpu Xian’er suddenly understood, recalling some things she had heard before. However, she became even more curious about Xiao Yufan.
“After leaving Tsinghua, he went to Yulan Pavilion. If Miss is interested in him, you might as well meet him. I can sense that his strength is quite formidable, almost at the mid-stage of Qi Condensation. He might be able to help you.”
Shadow Elder could see that Huangpu Xian’er was very interested in the man, so he teased her. He had never seen Huangpu Xian’er so curious about a man before.
“Without a proper reason, approaching him might make people think I have feelings for him.”
With a faint smile, a blush appeared on Huangpu Xian’er’s face. She was not an aloof fairy but a mortal with emotions. Shadow Elder’s teasing stirred a ripple in her heart…
“There are two more things. One is that due to the success of the charity gala, they have prepared a banquet and would like to invite you.”
“Decline it. I only helped them to make some noise. I don’t like too much commotion.”
Huangpu Xian’er shook her head, not wanting to attend the so-called banquet. Accustomed to a quiet life, she preferred to stay peacefully at Tsinghua.
“Miss, are you sure you don’t want to go? The banquet is at Yulan Pavilion, which means that man will be there.”
As if already knowing Huangpu Xian’er’s response, Shadow Elder remained calm. However, he believed that if Xiao Yufan were there, Huangpu Xian’er would be very interested.
“Well, do I have a choice? Attending the banquet seems like a legitimate reason.”
Her beautiful eyes blinked, and Huangpu Xian’er suddenly changed her mind, showing just how interested she was in Xiao Yufan.
“It’s time for Miss to go out and walk around. Otherwise, how will those who want to act seize the opportunity? It’s time to clean up.”
A cold glint flashed in Shadow Elder’s eyes, his formidable aura enough to make anyone feel a sense of dread. Just his aura was terrifying; one could only imagine the extent of his true strength.
“What’s the other thing…”
Regarding Shadow Elder’s murderous intent, Huangpu Xian’er simply smiled. She knew this elder cared for her no less than any family member, and those who had designs on her deserved to die.
“The old fossils of the Huangpu family are starting to push again. You know, it’s time for the alliance marriage between the two families. If something goes wrong, it will greatly affect the Huangpu family.”
Sighing, Shadow Elder frowned, feeling somewhat helpless. In aristocratic families, emotions were often secondary, and many would rather sacrifice familial bonds than harm the family’s interests.
However, Shadow Elder knew this woman would not let the family dictate her life. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have made such a big stir. She was merely trying to warn those old fossils.
“If those old fossils are willing to marry, let them go ahead. I will never marry unless I, Huangpu Xian’er, am dead.”
A cold smile appeared on Huangpu Xian’er’s face. She was indeed a member of the Huangpu family, but that didn’t mean she was someone who would go with the flow and let others control her. If anyone tried to dictate her fate, she would resist to the end.
“That’s what they fear the most. So, Miss, your fate must remain in your own hands…”
Shadow Elder knew Huangpu Xian’er’s temperament and understood this wasn’t just an empty threat. But could a woman really change the decisions made by the old fossils of the Huangpu family?
Shadow Elder could see that Huangpu Xian’er was clearly intrigued by that man, so he teased her. He had never seen Huangpu Xian’er show such interest in any man before.
“Without any reason or identity, how can I just go find him? Otherwise, people might think I have a crush on him!”
Smiling shyly, a faint blush appeared on Huangpu Xian’er’s face. She wasn’t an untouchable fairy, but merely a mortal with emotions. Her heart fluttered slightly under Shadow Elder’s teasing.
“There are two other things. One is that, due to the success of the charity gala, they’ve prepared a banquet and hope you’ll attend.”
“Decline it. I only helped them this time to stir up some commotion. I don’t like crowded places.”
Huangpu Xian’er shook her head, not wanting to attend the so-called banquet. Accustomed to a quiet life, she preferred to stay peacefully at Huaqing.
“Miss is sure you won’t go? The banquet will apparently be at Yulan Pavilion, meaning that man will also be there!”
As if already anticipating Huangpu Xian’er’s response, Shadow Elder remained calm. However, he believed that if Xiao Yufan were to appear there, she would definitely be interested.
“Well then, do I really have a choice? Attending the banquet would be a proper and justified reason!”
Her beautiful eyes flickered. Huangpu Xian’er suddenly changed her mind, clearly showing how much interest she had in Xiao Yufan.
“It’s time for Miss to go out more. Otherwise, how can those who want to make a move seize the opportunity? It’s about time we cleaned house!”
A cold gleam flashed in Shadow Elder’s eyes. His powerful aura alone was enough to send chills down anyone’s spine. If his presence was already this terrifying, one could only imagine the extent of his strength.
“What’s the other matter?”
Regarding the killing intent Shadow Elder displayed, Huangpu Xian’er merely smiled. She knew this old man’s concern for her rivaled that of any family member. And those who harbored ill intentions toward her deserved to die!
“The old elders from the Huangpu family are pushing again. You know it’s time for the arranged marriage between the two families. If there’s any mistake, it will greatly affect the Huangpu family.”
Sighing, Shadow Elder furrowed his brows slightly, showing some helplessness. Noble families often lacked sentimentality — an eternal truth. Many would rather sacrifice familial bonds than harm their family’s interests.
However, Shadow Elder knew this woman would never allow herself to be manipulated by the family. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have caused such a commotion. She was merely giving those old elders a warning.
“If those old elders want to marry into the family, let them do so. As for me, I will never marry into it — unless Huangpu Xian’er is dead!”
A slight smirk appeared on her lips. A sudden icy expression surfaced on Huangpu Xian’er’s face. Yes, she was indeed a member of the Huangpu family, but that didn’t mean she would passively accept being controlled. If someone tried to dominate her fate, she would fight back to the very end.
“They fear exactly that. Therefore, Miss, your own destiny will definitely be in your own hands…”
Shadow Elder knew Huangpu Xian’er’s character well — this was no idle threat. Yet, could a mere woman truly change the decision made by those old elders of the Huangpu family?
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