Copy, Swallow Return Strike

"Someone's looking for me?"

"Yes, Patriarch Gabriel and Patriarch Oba."

The maid lifted her eyes and studied Bai Xiaoran's appearance.

So this is what Young Master Bai looks like?

She had only been with the Xiao Family for a short time and had finally found a chance to see Young Master Bai for herself.

Bai Xiaoran asked, "Did they explain why they came?"

"Young Master Bai, they did not make their intentions clear. Patriarch Xiao has already gone to deal with them," the maid replied.

"Alright, you may go back first."

"Yes!" The maid smiled and left.

"Brother Xiaoran, those two families must be unhappy to see the Xiao Family prospering. I'll have Uncle Ling Ying wipe out their families," Xiao Xun'er said.

"Uncle Ling Ying's duty is to protect you, so don't make things difficult for him. Let's go take a look at the main gate."

When they arrived at the gate, Xiao Zhan had already begun speaking with the two patriarchs.

"Patriarch Xiao, if you refuse to give up a portion, Patriarch Oba and I will join forces against you," Patriarch Gabriel said with a faint smile.

Xiao Zhan said, "Why should I give anything up? When you oppressed the Xiao Family back then, I never saw either of you offering concessions. If you have the nerve, then cooperate. Do you think I'm afraid of you?"

Did they really think the Xiao Family was still the same as before? Now that Xiaoran was here, the Xiao Family would not even take the Galli and Ao Ba Families seriously.

"You!"

Patriarch Galli pointed at Xiao Zhan. He had intended to use this opportunity to force Xiao Zhan into yielding something, but he had not expected him to be so confident.

Before Patriarch Galli could continue, his eyes fell upon the two beautiful young women approaching from behind.

"Uncle Xiao!"

Xiao Zhan smiled when he saw Bai Xiaoran and Xiao Xun'er. "Xiaoran, there was no need for you to come. I can handle this myself."

"Uncle Xiao, you worry too much. I also wanted to see what business the two patriarchs had with me."

"Y-you're Bai Xiaoran?"

The two asked haltingly.

This was clearly a breathtaking beauty, like a lotus emerging from water. How was there even the slightest connection to a boy?

Bai Xiaoran said, "I am indeed a man. I simply look rather feminine, perhaps."

"Truly extraordinary."

They had lived for most of their lives, yet this was the first time they had encountered something like this.

Patriarch Galli cleared his throat and continued, "You have an inseparable relationship with the Xiao Family. As long as you can persuade the Xiao Family to give up some of its shops, our two families can form good relations with the Xiao Family."

"I have never involved myself in the Xiao Family's affairs. You two patriarchs have come to the wrong person." Bai Xiaoran waved a hand.

Even if their two families joined forces, they would merely be ants trying to shake a tree. Sooner or later, the Xiao Family would swallow up the rest of their shops.

"So, you refuse?"

Xiao Zhan snorted coldly. "Get lost at once. Stop being an eyesore here!"

"Fine. Once the Alchemist I invited arrives, you'll be the ones begging me."

Patriarch Galli left behind those harsh words before striding away with Patriarch Oba.

"Xiaoran, this has disturbed your cultivation."

"Not at all. The Alchemist they invited is nothing more than a quack."

Xiao Zhan smiled. "If Xiaoran says so, then I need not worry."

"Then Uncle Xiao will not disturb you and Xun'er any longer."

After Xiao Zhan left.

Xiao Xun'er smiled. "They have no idea that we brought quite a few medicinal pills with us every time we set out."

"Xun'er is right."

"Brother Xiaoran, would you like to try Xun'er's Dou Technique? Since you have advanced to the Dou Zhe realm, you should test yourself as well."

Bai Xiaoran said, "Then Xun'er must go easy on me."

"Brother Xiaoran, listen to yourself. Xun'er hasn't even broken through to the Dou Zhe realm yet!"

Bai Xiaoran smiled. Naturally, he could not believe Xiao Xun'er's nonsense. Don't you know exactly how strong you are?

The two arrived at the Xiao Family's Training Ground. When many Xiao Family disciples saw them arrive, they immediately gathered around to watch.

"I think Young Master Bai is perfect. He's growing more and more on me."

"He's even a little cooler than Miss Xun'er. If he were willing to lie in my bed, this young lady would gladly offer herself to him."

Xiao Xun'er knew full well that Bai Xiaoran had no Dou Techniques, so she immediately launched into an unreasonable barrage of fists and kicks. Yet Bai Xiaoran evaded every punch with the Subtle Shadow Steps.

"Brother Xiaoran, do you only know how to dodge?"

"Who said I only know how to dodge?"

Bai Xiaoran flashed to Xiao Xun'er's upper right and kicked out.

"Hehe, Brother Xiaoran has made a grave mistake."

Xiao Xun'er raised her proud little lips and easily caught Bai Xiaoran's incoming Jade Feet.

So soft. Brother Xiaoran is even more feminine than a girl.

When Bai Xiaoran tried to pull free, he discovered that Xiao Xun'er had already gripped his foot firmly.

Xun'er's grip is actually this strong!

With a crowd watching, a bashful blush immediately rose on his face.

"Y-Young Master Bai is actually blushing."

Xiao Xun'er's heart suddenly trembled. Brother Xiaoran looks so adorable like this.

After releasing his Jade Feet, Bai Xiaoran immediately turned and moved to stand opposite Xiao Xun'er.

"Brother Xiaoran, watch carefully."

Xiao Xun'er's palm rose and fell. With a step of her foot, she immediately struck.

Bai Xiaoran likewise copied Xiao Xun'er's move and attacked.

Ling Ying, hidden in the shadows, said calmly, "A Profound Tier High-grade Dou Technique, Swallow Return Strike. I never expected Miss to use this move."

This technique could use an opponent's force against them.

The two palms met, producing faint waves of air.

"So strong. It seems Young Master Bai has become different since breaking through to the Dou Zhe realm."

Although Bai Xiaoran could copy attacks, he could make their power greater than that of the copied technique. With only a slight exertion of force, Xiao Xun'er was immediately blasted backward and sent flying.

"Miss actually lost!" Ling Ying was somewhat astonished.

Young Master Bai's copied technique was actually more powerful than Miss's.

Just as Xiao Xun'er was about to fly out of the crowd, a figure suddenly appeared before the onlookers, intending to catch her.

Bai Xiaoran used the Subtle Shadow Steps to instantly arrive before that figure and caught the flying Xiao Xun'er first.

Xiao Xun'er crashed into Bai Xiaoran's embrace and immediately said with a giggle, "Brother Xiaoran is amazing."

"You, honestly." Bai Xiaoran tapped Xiao Xun'er on the forehead.

"Young Master Xiao Yan, Xun'er does not need you to catch her. I can catch her," Bai Xiaoran said coolly.

"I thought you might not be able to catch her, so I came over." Xiao Yan rubbed his forehead and smiled awkwardly.

Only after Bai Xiaoran spoke did Xiao Xun'er notice the suddenly appearing Xiao Yan. She had not noticed him at all just now. He had nearly succeeded.

The others also noticed Xiao Yan's appearance. None of them had noticed him just moments ago.

"There is no need to trouble Young Master Xiao Yan."

Bai Xiaoran took Xiao Xun'er by the hand and left the Training Ground.

"Young Master Xiao Yan was disliked by Young Master Bai. It's the first time I've seen that expression on Young Master Bai's face, but he's still so beautiful."

Xiao Yan wanted to explain, but the more he explained in front of so many people, the more it would seem as though he had a guilty conscience. He simply left the crowd.

"You little Xun'er. You clearly could have stopped yourself, yet you insisted on making me catch you!"

"Hehe, Brother Xiaoran still saw through me. Xun'er really couldn't steady herself!"