“So, can we now talk about the young miss?”
Ying Lao held a certain degree of admiration for this cautious young man. A man capable of drawing the young miss’s attention was indeed no ordinary individual. The Situ family possessed no arrogance or flamboyance whatsoever.
“I suppose I’m at most a chance acquaintance of your young miss. If she truly appreciates me, please convey my thanks to her. As for anything else, I’m simply not interested!”
Xiao Yufan originally wanted to stay as far away from Huangpu Xian’er as possible; how could he possibly get involved with her again? Not to mention, he could tell that the old man was holding something back, likely seeking his help for something.
“If there’s nothing else, this junior will take his leave first!”
Seeing the old man’s expression shift in surprise, Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but release a breath of relief. Staying with such an elder was indeed pressuring. Even with his middle-tier Nascent Qi cultivation, he felt somewhat powerless in front of this old man.
“Do you think ignoring everything will keep you safe? You’ve touched the young miss; the Huangpu family will definitely come after you! Let me tell you this: the women of the Huangpu family absolutely won’t allow outsiders to lay a hand on them!”
Ying Lao finally regained his composure, watching Xiao Yufan’s retreating figure with a helpless sigh. When did the young miss become so unappealing that this man could remain so calm and composed?
“Damn it, my heart can’t take this kind of scare!”
Upon hearing these words, Xiao Yufan involuntarily shivered. Could it be that the Huangpu family was really targeting him? Moreover, last night he had merely carried that woman on his back—surely that didn’t count as touching her?
“Even drinking cold water gets my teeth stuck, what did I ever do to deserve this?!”
Xiao Yufan’s lips curled into a bitter smile, though his steps never slowed. He really didn’t believe the Huangpu family could do anything to him—he was completely innocent, after all.
Without looking back, Xiao Yufan surprised Ying Lao, who hadn’t expected such a reaction. It seemed this man truly didn’t yet understand how agonizing it could be to be targeted by the Huangpu family. However, recalling his background, Ying Lao felt somewhat reassured.
“The grandson of Situ Lingyu and son of Situ Yonghui—this young man’s identity is truly enviable. Perhaps he really can help the young miss, and I believe he will help her too!”
Ying Lao smiled slightly but said nothing further. The more he learned about this man, the more he realized the young miss’s taste was indeed impeccable. In his eyes, Xiao Yufan surpassed even the young masters of some hidden aristocratic families.
Of course, Xiao Yufan had no idea what Ying Lao was saying. All he knew was that he was extremely annoyed—being targeted without cause and getting entangled in such a massive troublemaker. That was the hidden Huangpu aristocratic family, no less; not just any random riffraff.
If Ying Lao knew Xiao Yufan had compared the Huangpu family to stray cats and dogs, he would surely have fainted from rage. After all, the Huangpu family held a very high status among the hidden aristocratic families—yet now, they were being treated with disdain…
“Sigh, if I had known things would turn out like this, I should have taken just a little advantage back then. I haven’t done anything, yet I’m accused of touching a woman from the Huangpu family—how wronged am I!”
Thinking of Huangpu Xian’er’s breathtaking beauty, Xiao Yufan’s mind momentarily wandered. Especially recalling the softness of her body during their contact and the lingering sensation on his palms, a faint smile surfaced on his lips.
Only a fool would pass up an opportunity when it presented itself. Even if Xiao Yufan had no other intentions, he had still taken a little advantage. Could it be that this woman Huangpu Xian’er was now trying to pin something on him?
Shaking his head, Xiao Yufan decided not to dwell on such thoughts for now. However, just as he was about to return to the villa, he sensed two chilling presences again.
“Hey, old man, I already told you I have no interest in your young miss. Can you stop following me…”
Muttering to himself, Xiao Yufan slowly lifted his head, only for a sudden cold gust to strike his face the very next second.
“An ambush?” Xiao Yufan’s expression hardened, his face darkening noticeably. He could sense that neither of these two was the old man he had encountered earlier. In other words, someone was plotting against him!
Letting out a cold snort, Xiao Yufan swiftly sidestepped, narrowly avoiding the incoming attack. His speed far surpassed that of an ordinary person.
Since these two had attacked first, Xiao Yufan naturally held no goodwill towards them. After dodging the assault, he immediately retaliated fiercely.
Having entered the Nascent Qi stage, Xiao Yufan had yet to fully unleash himself in battle. He could sense that these two opponents were also at the Nascent Qi stage, possibly even stronger than him, which only ignited his fierce fighting spirit further.
“I hate bastards who stab from behind the most. Don’t give me the chance, or you’re finished!”
Already in a foul mood, these two fools had simply walked right into Xiao Yufan’s crosshairs. He held nothing back in his counterattack. The sheer force of a Nascent Qi expert’s full-strength assault could only be described as terrifying.
The two assailants hadn’t anticipated Xiao Yufan’s reaction speed. Not only had he effortlessly evaded their ambush, but he had retaliated almost instantly. For the first time, they began to take this man seriously. Indeed, only a man capable of getting close to the young miss could possess such strength—they dared not underestimate him in the slightest.
Xiao Yufan’s movements were extremely elusive. Even against their combined efforts, he remained in full control. Such prowess was rare among Nascent Qi cultivators.
In truth, Xiao Yufan himself didn’t quite understand why his strength surpassed others at the same cultivation level. However, his body possessed a foundation rooted in martial arts, and once he entered the Nascent Qi stage, his power was unleashed without restraint.
It was as if someone who had been suppressed for a long time had finally erupted—naturally, the result was terrifying.
Feeling the momentum radiating from Xiao Yufan, the two assailants felt a chill creep down their spines. Though they could clearly sense that Xiao Yufan’s cultivation was only middle-tier Nascent Qi, something about him felt off…
This man was like a ferocious beast, staring at them intently. Even they, who prided themselves on their strength, furrowed their brows slightly.
“End this quickly. I want to see just what kind of skills the young miss admires in you!”
One of them muttered lowly. Provoked by Xiao Yufan, he too was now filled with fierce battle intent. However, upon hearing these words, Xiao Yufan’s body stiffened slightly.
“What the hell, are you guys from the Huangpu family again? Did I offend you or something?”
Even if Xiao Yufan were made of paper, he couldn’t help but feel furious now. It seemed the Huangpu family had truly targeted him. However, judging from their appearance, these two were clearly not aligned with the old man from earlier…
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