I Don't Like Men, I Like Women

"Did the recent unrest among the Snake-people tribe have something to do with you as well?"

"What happened?"

A trace of memory flashed through Hai Bodong's eyes, but he immediately drew his weapon. "Other than the schemes for power you see everywhere, you wouldn't understand even if I told you!"

"I hate arrogant people like you who always look down on others."

With a sweep of his arm, Jia Xingtian sent a yellow Sand Eagle swooping forward.

After Hai Bodong withstood the attack, the two began exchanging blows.

At the Nalan Family residence, the banquet had already ended. Ya Fei sat with Bai Xiaoran, chatting casually.

"Xiaoran, will you accompany Sister somewhere tomorrow for a stroll?"

"If Sister wants me to accompany you, then I will."

Just as they were enjoying their conversation, a man approached. "Ya Fei, you've been avoiding me for so long. I finally found you."

"Mu Zhan!"

Ya Fei's expression darkened.

She had gone to Wutan City in the first place to avoid Mu Zhan's harassment.

Mu Zhan grinned smugly. "You're back. Does that mean you're willing to marry me?"

"Marry you? Bullshit!"

Ya Fei wrapped an arm around Bai Xiaoran. "I don't like men. I only like women."

"Impossible!"

Mu Zhan swayed slightly. Liking women—what kind of reason was that? Just as doubt rose in his heart, Ya Fei suddenly kissed Bai Xiaoran.

Bai Xiaoran shyly nestled in Ya Fei's arms, just like a bashful little wife newly wed.

At that moment, Mu Zhan felt as though his beliefs were about to collapse.

"Impossible! It must be this woman seducing you. Watch me teach her a lesson!"

"Mu Zhan, how dare you!"

The voices of Nalan Jie and Teng Shan rang out.

Mu Zhan looked at the two men approaching, confused.

Nalan Jie said, "Little Friend Bai is an honored guest of my Nalan Family. If you dare lay a hand on him, even Mu Chen won't be able to protect you."

"Little Friend is also a guest of the Mite'er Family. If you dare act, you'd better consider the consequences," Teng Shan said sternly.

Faced with the two of them, Mu Zhan did not dare say another word and slunk away.

Ya Fei took Bai Xiaoran's little hand and whispered, "Sorry, Little Brother. I used you as a shield."

"It's fine. If something like this happens again, just come find me. It's not like I'm losing out anyway."

Ya Fei burst out laughing. It was good that Xiaoran did not mind.

Suddenly, a gale swept through the area. Hai Bodong and Jia Xingtian's battle had spread directly to the Nalan Family, but it quickly vanished again.

Nalan Jie and Teng Shan immediately spread their Dou Wings and chased after them.

Such a battle was rarely seen.

Bai Xiaoran rose to his feet. "Sister Ya Fei, I'll go take a look too."

"Go on, but be careful."

Bai Xiaoran then leaped onto the roof, preparing to spread his Dou Wings, when Mu Zhan suddenly appeared nearby.

"Woman, you dared to seduce Ya Fei? Die!"

"Mu Zhan, how dare you!" Nalan Yanran appeared nearby.

Bai Xiaoran did not even glance at Mu Zhan. Instead, he broke into a run.

Mu Zhan leaped after him, intending to strike Bai Xiaoran.

Bai Xiaoran snorted coldly, spread his Purple Cloud Wings, and soared into the air.

"Dou Wings? How is that possible?"

Nalan Yanran and Mu Zhan both stared in astonishment.

As Nalan Jie and Teng Shan flew through the air, they sensed a disturbance at the back mountain. Before they could turn around, Bai Xiaoran had already caught up.

"Little Friend Bai, you actually have Dou Wings too!"

Bai Xiaoran said, "I happened to obtain a Dou Technique for Dou Wings. Let's hurry over!"

Jia Xingtian said, "Hai Bodong, you've grown old. Decades ago, even I had to fear your Ice Dragon somewhat. Now, it can no longer threaten me."

"Hmph, enough nonsense!"

Just then, the three arrived to find Hai Bodong's Ice Dragon clashing with Jia Xingtian's Sand Eagle.

After a round of attacks, Jia Xingtian looked toward Bai Xiaoran. "That's the person you know? Not bad. Have him perform his move too and let me see."

After giving Bai Xiaoran a look, Hai Bodong immediately flew to Jia Xingtian's side.

"Come on, let me see it!"

"Profound Ice Dragon Soar!"

"Profound Ice Dragon Soar!"

Two ice dragons spiraled forth.

Jia Xingtian stared in shock. "He knows Profound Ice Dragon Soar too?"

The others were even more stunned.

"Nothing is impossible!"

The two ice dragons immediately lunged at Jia Xingtian.

The attacks exploded on impact, but Jia Xingtian still blocked them easily. He had only meant for Bai Xiaoran to demonstrate the move, yet the sudden attack had nearly caught him off guard.

Jia Xingtian gathered power for another move, just about to attack Hai Bodong.

Hai Bodong raised a hand. "Enough. I can't beat you, so there's no need to continue."

The two exchanged smiles. Nalan Jie and Teng Shan also flew over, their fondness for Bai Xiaoran growing beyond measure.

Yan Ran, you have to work harder. Whether the Nalan Family can rise depends entirely on you.

Teng Shan smiled slyly to himself. When I get back, I need to have Ya Fei put in more effort. If we fail to seize hold of such a genius, we'll truly miss our chance to soar.

Only after Hai Bodong explained things did Jia Xingtian learn that Bai Xiaoran had done quite a lot. His interest in the young man before him deepened even further.

"Little Friend, this old man has never seen someone like you before. Interested in joining the Imperial Family?"

Bai Xiaoran said, "Thank you, Elder Jia, but I have no plans to join."

"Haha, if you ever change your mind, come anytime."

Jia Xingtian began making plans as well. He would have Yao Yue and Yao Ye give it a try.

After the battle, everyone else dispersed.

After returning to the Nalan Family residence, the two learned what Mu Zhan had done and were furious.

"Little Friend Bai, rest assured. I will definitely help you reclaim your dignity."

Bai Xiaoran said nothing and instead left the matter for Ya Fei to handle.

Ya Fei then took Bai Xiaoran by the hand and left the Nalan Family residence.

Nalan Jie looked at Nalan Yanran. "Yan Ran, you need to work harder. That old fox Teng Shan is about to have Ya Fei make her move."

"Sister Ya Fei is too formidable. I can only do my best."

"Even if you cannot end up together, it would still be good to build a close relationship."

Elsewhere, after the two returned to the Nalan Family residence.

Ya Fei grabbed Bai Xiaoran, stepped forward, and immediately kissed him.

"A reward for you."

After giving him a gentle smile, she shyly fled.

Bai Xiaoran touched his lips with a smile and returned to his room.

"Great Elder, why did you summon me?"

Teng Shan smiled. "What do you think of Little Friend Bai?"

"He's very good. I like this little brother very much."

"It is not easy to meet someone you truly like and whom the family will not obstruct. If you can make him fall for you, your marriage to Mu Zhan can be annulled."

Make him fall for her? Ya Fei had no confidence. Given Bai Xiaoran's nature, though he did not reject her, it would still be difficult to make him like her.

"Nalan Jie feels the same way as I do. In any case, do your best!"

Teng Shan could make the decision directly, but he could not force Bai Xiaoran.

His talent was simply too dazzling, enough to eclipse Nalan Yanran and everyone else.

"Would Little Brother Xiaoran be willing?"

Ya Fei pressed a hand to her pounding heart. No matter how things ended, she would not regret it.

When she stepped outside, a chill rushed toward her. She had been about to return to her room when a gentle laugh sounded beside her, and an outer robe was draped over her shoulders.

"Sister Ya Fei, why aren't you going back inside? What are you thinking about?"

"Xiaoran, weren't you going back to cultivate?"

Ya Fei stared at Bai Xiaoran in surprise, though her heart was filled with joy.

Bai Xiaoran said gently, "Cultivation is cultivation, but I felt that something was wrong with Sister Ya Fei, so I came to keep you company."

Emotion flickered in Ya Fei's eyes, which even brimmed with tears.

"Why are you crying?"

"Sand got into Sister's eyes."

Bai Xiaoran pulled Ya Fei into his arms.

Ya Fei rested peacefully in his warm embrace. Little Brother was actually quite good at making people feel safe.

In the shadows, Ling Ying watched this scene, unsure whether to laugh or cry. Young Master had learned to care for others, but the person he cared for was not Miss—it was another woman.

Elsewhere, Hai Bodong and Teng Shan smiled.

"It seems Little Friend Bai will become a good man."

Hai Bodong said, "I truly can't figure him out. In any case, it's not something we need to worry about."

After a while, Ya Fei said, "That's enough. Go back and cultivate."

"Really?"

"Really. Sister isn't a child anymore."

Bai Xiaoran nodded, no longer lingering as he turned and left.

Ya Fei had been about to return when she ran into Teng Shan.

"Great Elder."

"Mhm. Little Friend Bai is very gentle with you. Treat him sincerely. Even if he leaves the Jiamar Empire in the future, make sure there is still a place for him in your heart. Don't wait until you're old to regret it."

"Yes, Great Elder."