With warm hospitality, Xiao Yufan naturally decided to stay for breakfast. During the meal, he mostly discussed Tai Chi with Old Master Qiao and exchanged insights on cultivation techniques with Qiao’s father.
Xiao Yufan was greatly surprised to learn that Qiao’s father had also attained the凝功境. Just how many powerful figures were concealed within the Tian Alliance? Take the old man guarding the Guo family, for example—achieving the凝功境 alone was sufficient for him to be honored as an Elder. Yet, Qiao’s father didn’t appear to hold a particularly high position within the Alliance.
Although Qiao’s father was initially taken aback by Xiao Yufan’s strength, he quickly regained his composure.
After all, how could there be any mediocrity in the Situ family? Master Situ was a renowned powerhouse in the current world, and Situ Yonghui was naturally no slouch either. For Xiao Yufan to reach the peak of Ning Jin at such a young age already marked him as an exceptionally gifted individual.
Moreover, Qiao’s father knew that only two years ago, Xiao Yufan had still been an ordinary person. For someone to advance from an average individual to a cultivation practitioner, and then reach the peak of Ningjing within merely two years—just thinking about it was astonishing.
“You better not ever bully our Xiaochu. If she ever feels wronged, even if you are from the Situ family, I will personally go to the capital and confront your old master for justice!”
In the end, Old Master Qiao gave Xiao Yufan a symbolic warning. However, this kind of threat carried no real intimidation. Upon hearing his father’s words, Qiao’s father couldn’t help but twitch his mouth. Go seek justice? The old man was just too bold!
“How could I ever mistreat my own woman? Grandpa will never get the chance to seek justice from anyone…”
Xiao Yufan was in a particularly good mood. After surviving so many dangers, the beauty had finally fallen for him. He mused that his luck was indeed extraordinary—Lady Luck seemed to always be on his side.
“Of course, that’s the best outcome. Still, even if I went to confront Master Situ, I probably wouldn’t stand a chance!”
Old Master Qiao seemed to recall something, then shook his head with a wry smile. Qiao’s father let out a sigh of relief. Though he didn’t know the exact strength of Master Situ, one thing was clear—what made the Tian Alliance feared by all hidden clans wasn’t just its members, but mainly Old Master Qiao himself!
To be able to single-handedly intimidate so many formidable existences, Old Master Situ’s strength must have already reached an unparalleled level.
By the time Xiao Yufan left the Qiao residence, it was nearly noon. Qiao Chuxi didn’t accompany him, as she wanted to spend more time with her parents after their recent return. Xiao Yufan didn’t insist.
“I wonder if Sister Shiyun has missed me. If she did, I bet she’s been longing for me with tear-filled eyes!”
Instead of heading back to his apartment, Xiao Yufan thought of that gentle and graceful woman. He had stirred the calm waters of her heart, yet he had been gone for so long. He wondered whether she would be angry with him…
At that moment, in a flower shop on Tianmen Street, a graceful woman sat quietly, lost in thought. When such a delicate beauty was still, she seemed like a celestial fairy descending from the heavens, untouched by worldly noise.
Tianmen Street was the safest place in Linjiang. Not a single hooligan dared to cause trouble here because Xiao Nie had once declared that anyone who dared to cause chaos on this street would be hunted down by the Dark Sect. No one was eager to shorten their lifespan by seeking trouble.
All of this was because of Nie Shiyun. Over time, this breathtaking beauty became the goddess in everyone’s heart.
Of course, no one dared to have impure thoughts about such a stunning woman. Everyone knew she was not only the elder sister of the infamous Xiao Nie but also the woman of the Dark Sect’s young master. Those who dared to challenge this truth would only meet one fate—death!
“Why have you returned yet not come to see me? Have you already forgotten about your sister?”
Nie Shiyun’s eyes glistened with tears. When Xiao Yufan disappeared, she had been so helpless. She refused to believe that the man who filled her entire heart had just left her. Fortunately, he had finally returned.
When Xiao Nie brought her the news, even Nie Shiyun’s usually calm heart had been shaken into a storm.
Only then did she realize how deeply that little flirt had embedded himself into her heart—a place just as important as Xiao Nie’s.
Nie Shiyun had expected Xiao Yufan to come see her soon after arriving in Linjiang, but two days had passed without any sign of him. She began to wonder if he had already forgotten her. Women were sensitive creatures, especially those in love.
“I guess that little flirt has already forgotten me. He made me wait and cry so much. If I see him again, I will definitely…”
“How will Sister Shiyun deal with me when we meet again?”
Nie Shiyun’s beautiful face flushed with a hint of shyness. At this moment, she looked just like a little wife waiting endlessly for her husband to return home. Yet, just as she was about to scold him angrily, a familiar voice reached her ears.
“Yufan!” Her delicate body trembled slightly. Nie Shiyun didn’t turn around, afraid that the voice she had just heard was merely an illusion.
“Does Sister Shiyun not want to see me anymore, or are you really angry with me?”
Xiao Yufan gazed at her graceful figure, a gentle smile curling his lips. Whenever he was with this woman, he felt an unparalleled sense of peace.
“I am angry! You have returned, so why didn’t you come to see me sooner!”
At last, she was certain—it was Xiao Yufan who had come to see her. But Nie Shiyun still wanted to act like a stubborn little wife. After waiting for this man for so long, how could she not feel tired? Yet, to whom could she express such feelings?
“I’m sorry. I came too late.”
Xiao Yufan could clearly hear the grievance in Shiyun’s voice. He could even imagine the tears now flowing down her peerless face. Gently approaching, he softly wrapped his arms around her delicate waist from behind.
His voice turned unusually tender. Xiao Yufan knew that his disappearance had not only saddened his woman but also worried Nie Shiyun deeply. At this moment, how could he not understand her tender heart?
Feeling the warmth of Xiao Yufan’s embrace, Nie Shiyun’s emotions gradually calmed, but she still didn’t turn around, letting her tears silently stream down her cheeks—a sight that would break anyone’s heart…
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