Even a Boy Wouldn't Be Bad

"Still lacking a Dou Technique."

If he didn't learn Dou Techniques, he could only copy other people's.

"Brother Xiaoran, congratulations on breaking through to Dou Zhe."

Xiao Xun'er pushed open the door and let out a sweet laugh.

"It's all thanks to Xun'er." Bai Xiaoran felt that the strength throughout his body had increased considerably.

"Brother Xiaoran, do you want some Dou Techniques?"

Xiao Xun'er took out three Dou Techniques she had gotten from Ling Ying.

"Where did you get these?" Bai Xiaoran looked at the Dou Techniques before him. He would be lying if he said he wasn't tempted. She had probably mooched them off Ling Ying.

Seeing Bai Xiaoran's eager expression, Xiao Xun'er smiled smugly. "Don't worry about where they came from. See if there's anything suitable for you, Brother Xiaoran."

Bai Xiaoran took the three Dou Techniques and examined them.

Dou Techniques were divided into Yellow Tier, Profound Tier, Earth Tier, and Heaven Tier. Each tier was further divided into initial, intermediate, and high grades.

The highest among these three was an initial-grade Profound Tier Dou Technique.

"Subtle Shadow Steps," "Creation Palm," "Maiden Sword Heart."

Sigh, how had such a strange Dou Technique gotten mixed in here?

Seeing Bai Xiaoran's puzzled expression, Xiao Xun'er immediately explained.

"Subtle Shadow Steps can improve your movement technique. It's excellent for both escaping and tracking."

"Creation Palm uses half the Dou Qi in your body to heavily injure an opponent even across a realm difference."

"Maiden Sword Heart is a very powerful cultivation technique, but it's only suitable for women."

Xiao Xun'er smiled. "To use Maiden Sword Heart, you must first castrate yourself."

"Castrate myself!"

That was absolutely impossible. Bai Xiaoran accepted Subtle Shadow Steps, but he had no intention of even touching Maiden Sword Heart.

"Are you really not going to consider it?" Xiao Xun'er chuckled. "It's a Profound Tier High-grade Dou Technique. It wasn't easy for me to get it."

Maiden Sword Heart had actually been given to Xiao Xun'er by Ling Ying for her own cultivation. She had taken it out merely to test Bai Xiaoran's attitude. If he wanted to use it, it wasn't impossible—the technique was incredibly powerful.

"No. And Xun'er, put away those little schemes of yours, or I won't pay attention to you anymore."

"No, Brother Xiaoran!"

Xiao Xun'er threw herself into Bai Xiaoran's arms and stuck out her tongue. "I was only joking. Brother Xiaoran, you can't ignore Xun'er."

"Big brother was only teasing you. Xun'er is still the same as ever."

"Ah, Brother Xiaoran is so sly!" Xun'er pretended to be angry and pounced at Bai Xiaoran's chest with her little hands.

Ling Ying watched from the window and somehow felt like two women were flirting with each other.

A few minutes later, Xiao Zhan arrived.

Ling Ying immediately slipped back into the shadows.

After the door was knocked on, Xiao Xun'er immediately left Bai Xiaoran's embrace and walked to the door.

The moment she opened it, she saw Xiao Zhan wearing a broad smile.

"Uncle Xiao, is something the matter?"

"The Xiao Family has decided to give Xiaoran a portion of our cultivation resources. Come to the Council Hall so we can discuss it!"

This had been unanimously decided by the entire Xiao Clan. Bai Xiaoran had brought so many benefits to the Xiao Family; if they did not do this, others would say the Xiao Family was heartless and ungrateful.

"Brother Xiaoran, let's go!"

Five minutes later.

The Xiao Family's Council Hall was filled from top to bottom.

When Xiao Xun'er and Bai Xiaoran entered hand in hand, everyone revealed strange expressions.

"Young Master Bai is even prettier than Xun'er. He has that cold, fierce air that makes people want to conquer him."

"Silence!"

Xiao Zhan shouted loudly, and the chattering instantly died down.

"After reaching a unanimous decision with the elders, we have decided to give a portion of the Xiao Family's cultivation resources to Xiaoran. Does anyone object?"

"No."

"Giving them to Young Master Bai is certainly fine. It would be even better if he could visit the outer and Inner Court more often."

Of course they agreed. If not for Bai Xiaoran's clever wisdom, the Xiao Family would still be oppressed by the Gabriel Family.

"Yan'er, you should also learn more from Xiaoran."

Xiao Zhan looked toward the youth seated beside him.

Xiao Yan clasped his hands and replied earnestly, "Yan'er will remember that."

How wonderful it would be if he could win the favor of both Bai Xiaoran and Xun'er.

"Xiaoran, take these resources and use them to break through to Dou Zhe first. You should be at Level Nine Dou Qi, right?"

Xiao Zhan had someone bring over quite a few pills and medicinal herbs.

Bai Xiaoran smiled. "I've already broken through to Dou Zhe!"

"Broken through to Dou Zhe!"

Everyone was stunned. Even Xun'er had yet to break through to Dou Zhe. It seemed their Young Master Bai's talent was not poor after all. He had always kept a low profile, so they had assumed he was a frail and sickly young master.

"Then Uncle Xiao congratulates you. Keep these resources for your future cultivation."

"Thank you, Uncle Xiao."

Bai Xiaoran stored the resources in his Storage Ring.

Once everything was over, Xiao Zhan spoke again. "Everyone, make your preparations. The Nalan Family of the Jia Ma Empire has already sent someone here."

The Nalan Family. Was Engagement-Breaking Sister coming?

Was he going to shout that classic line, Thirty Years East, Thirty Years West?

"Brother Xiaoran, who is that person? Do you know?" Xiao Xun'er asked curiously.

Bai Xiaoran leaned close to Xiao Xun'er's ear and whispered, "I heard she's Xiao Yan's fiancée."

"His fiancée? It seems Xiao Yan is quite blessed with women."

Xiao Xun'er usually did not concern herself with matters of the Xiao Family. Her mind was always occupied with how to make Bai Xiaoran happy.

Her relationship with Xiao Yan could not be called good.

Ling Ying had told her that one night, Xiao Yan had staggered over to her room, only to be sent flying away by Bai Xiaoran.

Since then, she had hardly wanted anything to do with Xiao Yan.

"Brother Xiaoran doesn't have a fiancée, right?"

"How could I have a fiancée? I'm all alone."

"I mean, hypothetically. If Xun'er wanted to marry you, would Brother Xiaoran be willing?"

Xiao Xun'er asked with a face full of curiosity.

Just as he was about to answer, Xiao Yan walked over with a smile. "Bai Xiaoran, it's been a while since we last met."

"I don't usually concern myself with the Xiao Family's affairs. I'm either doing business or cultivating."

Bai Xiaoran answered with a smile.

His gentle, delicate appearance made Xiao Yan's blood surge at the sight of him.

Someone this beautiful—even if he was a boy, that would be fine too!

Xiao Xun'er kept a straight face and refused to look at Xiao Yan.

To her, it was obvious that Xiao Yan harbored those kinds of thoughts toward Bai Xiaoran.

Did he really think he was the protagonist and could win Bai Xiaoran's favor?

Xiao Yan did not quite understand. He did not think he had ever offended Xiao Xun'er.

"Patriarch, the Nalan Family has arrived outside the Xiao Family compound."

Xiao Zhan immediately stood up. "Then let's hurry and welcome them together!"

"There's no need, Uncle Xiao."

A voice entered the Council Hall as a tall woman with an extraordinary aura walked in, followed by a middle-aged man with an equally extraordinary aura.

"Nie—Niece Yan Ran, what brings you to the Xiao Family?"

"Uncle Xiao, Yan Ran has come to break off the engagement!"

Break off the engagement!

Everyone was stunned, and Xiao Xun'er's eyes widened as well.

Nalan Yanran swept her gaze around, wanting to see the reactions of the Xiao Family disciples, but her eyes immediately fell upon Bai Xiaoran.

Hm?

Who was this person? Why had she never heard of him in the Xiao Family?

His aura seemed to be that of a Dou Zhe. Someone this beautiful would be better off joining her Misty Cloud Sect.

Xiao Zhan had just recovered from his shock and was about to question her.

Nalan Yanran suddenly rushed up to Bai Xiaoran, took his hands, and asked, "Little sister, would you like to join my Misty Cloud Sect? I can see that your talent is outstanding and your beauty is like a flower. How about entering my Misty Cloud Sect and cultivating with me?"

Faced with Nalan Yanran's sudden actions, everyone was still in shock.

Bai Xiaoran gave a charming smile. "Miss Nalan, I'm not a little sister. I'm a boy, and I'm older than you."

That smile was so captivating. How could he possibly be a boy?

"Impossible. You must be a girl. I, Nalan Yanran, like girls just like you."