Hearing Xuner’s words, Xiao Mei was taken aback, then feeling a bit awkward. If another girl from the family had said such things, she could have used her beauty and talent to outshine them with her words. But if the opponent was Xuner, she could only feel utterly defeated. Glancing at Xiao Yan’s calm expression, Xiao Mei let out a self-mocking, bitter laugh in her heart and left with embarrassment.
The crowd in the training field, staring at Xiao Yan who was affectionately held by Xuner, couldn’t help but feel envious. As the most dazzling pearl of the family, when had they ever seen Xuner treat a man like this? Watching Xiao Mei leave with embarrassment, Xiao Yan was stunned. Feeling the tenderness on his arm, he turned his head and looked at Xuner, who was smiling, and teasingly asked, “What are you doing, little one?”
Xuner still held onto Xiao Yan’s arm, her eyes sweeping over the crowd that was stunned by her intimate gesture. She then innocently replied, “Doesn’t Brother Xiao Yan want to refuse her?”
Hearing this, Xiao Yan rolled his eyes. The same refusal coming from two different people had completely different meanings. Recalling the awkwardness on Xiao Mei’s face earlier, he shook his head helplessly and gave Xuner, who was grinning, a sidelong glance. He muttered in his heart: This girl did it on purpose, didn’t she?
“Xuner just doesn’t like how fast she changes her face. Hehe, going to the Dou Technique Hall together to learn Dou Techniques—such an invitation has never been made before.” Xuner led Xiao Yan slowly out of the training field, ignoring the gazes around them. She spoke softly, with a faint, cold smile in her voice. She really didn’t like Xiao Mei’s changing attitude.
Shrugging slightly, Xiao Yan nodded in agreement, letting out a bitter laugh. Three years ago, his relationship with Xiao Mei wasn’t bad, but after being labeled as a waste, he truly saw the reality of this woman.
Seeing Xiao Yan and Xuner leave the training field intimately, Xiao Ning’s face twitched, his fists clenched tightly, creaking with the sound. His jealousy even made his eyes turn red. “Little bastard, in a month, I’ll make you pick your teeth off the ground!” Xiao Ning gnashed his teeth and snarled, then left the training field with rage in his heart.
Xiao Zhan, who was about to return, was also shocked by this scene. His eyes fixed on the intimate figures, and after a moment of surprise, a hint of worry flashed in his eyes. “Could it be… Could Little Yan have feelings for Xuner? Her identity… isn’t something Nalan Yanran can compare to. Even with her terrifying cultivation talent, getting the approval of the forces behind her is not an easy task.”
Silent for a moment, Xiao Zhan sighed softly, shook his head, and left slowly.
…
With the girl holding his arm, walking, his elbow would always brush against something soft and warm. The delightful sensation made him feel a bit unscrupulous.
Turning another small path, Xuner suddenly blushed and released Xiao Yan’s arm, her cheeks puffing up slightly as she glared at him with a pout.
Without that soft, wonderful touch, Xiao Yan felt empty, sighing a little. His gaze, almost uncontrollably, shifted to the young girl beside him. The slightly perky chest under the light green robe, though still young, was already well-formed, with its own charm.
Feeling Xiao Yan’s slightly heated gaze, Xuner’s delicate face turned crimson, her hands instinctively lifting, and she shyly scolded, “Brother Xiao Yan, you…”
“Cough… cough…” Awakened by Xuner’s scolding, Xiao Yan coughed violently, his face turning red, and he laughed awkwardly, secretly lamenting, “What a wicked beast, having such thoughts about his own sister?”
Although Xuner and Xiao Yan weren’t blood-related, they had lived together for over a decade, their bond no less than siblings. Now, Xiao Yan was being inappropriate with his nominal sister, which understandably made him feel guilty…
This sudden interruption disrupted the atmosphere between them, and for a moment, the air was silent yet enchanting. Xuner, her face flushed, lowered her head, the usual elegance gone due to the bashfulness of her forbidden place being touched. Occasionally, her gaze flickered, meeting Xiao Yan’s straight-faced look.
In this strange atmosphere, the not-too-long path seemed endless, like a long march. Of course, even the longest march has an end. When they reached the fork in the road, Xiao Yan awkwardly said goodbye and was about to flee.
“Brother Xiao Yan.”
Seeing Xiao Yan dart away, Xuner was slightly stunned, then burst into laughter, calling out softly.
“Huh?” Stopping, Xiao Yan turned to look at the charming girl standing under the willow tree, his restless heart beating even faster.
Dressed in light green, the girl stood out beautifully against the verdant willow. The breeze blew, swaying her waist-length hair, and the purple sash around her slim waist accentuated her graceful figure.
“Tomorrow… will you accompany Xuner?” Under the willow tree, the girl’s delicate face was slightly flushed, her teeth gently biting her tempting red lips. Her beautiful, expressive eyes, filled with anticipation and an indescribable allure, gazed at Xiao Yan nearby.
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