Sister Takes a Loss, You Don't

"Welcome, everyone. The first item up for auction is the Qi Gathering Powder!"

The Qi Gathering Powder was the very first item.

This was far better than the usual auctions.

"Everyone, bidding starts at eight thousand gold coins, with each increase no less than five hundred gold coins."

Quite a few people began calling out bids.

In the end, the Jia Lie Family won it for eleven thousand gold coins.

The items that followed were quite good, but they were dispensable to Xiao Xun'er and Bai Xiaoran.

"Wutan City is still too small. They don't have the Dou Techniques or pills we need."

Bai Xiaoran did not mind. As long as no one noticed them, it was fine.

Otherwise, they would be surrounded and stared at by another crowd.

"Everyone, the final auction item is a Profound Tier High-grade Dou Technique obtained from an inheritance site: the Mysterious Fire Three Transformations!"

"Brother Xiaoran, I think this Dou Technique looks good. Let's bid on it first, whether it's useful or not!" Xiao Xun'er shook Bai Xiaoran's arm. She had waited so long for a chance to spend some money.

"I absolutely can't!"

"Yes, you can. Definitely can. You certainly can!"

How could he possibly not?

Ignoring everyone else's bids, Xiao Xun'er immediately shouted out a high price.

Following the voice, Ya Fei immediately spotted Xiao Xun'er and Bai Xiaoran sitting in the corner.

She had never met Bai Xiaoran, but she had heard of him. Everyone said he was a boy, but with how shy he looked, he was more feminine than a woman.

"Does anyone wish to continue bidding against Miss Xun'er? If not, then congratulations to Miss Xun'er."

After waiting for a moment, no one called out a higher price than Xiao Xun'er's.

Ya Fei brought down the hammer.

"Congratulations, Miss Xun'er. Please proceed to the back afterward to pay your gold coins."

After Ya Fei left, Xiao Xun'er and Bai Xiaoran also headed to the back of the auction house.

"Brother Xiaoran, wait here for me. I'll go pay the gold coins."

The moment Xiao Xun'er left, a young girl walked over. Her gaze swept back and forth over Bai Xiaoran. After swallowing, she said, "Young Master Bai, my Miss wishes to speak with you. Please come somewhere more private."

"I'll wait for Xun'er to return."

"I'll speak to Miss Xun'er myself. Young Master Bai, please come with me!"

Before Bai Xiaoran could even say anything, several other girls rushed over and carried him away.

After arriving at a room scented with antique sandalwood, the girls set Bai Xiaoran down and left.

The instant the door closed, he felt as though a lamb had entered a tiger's den.

Ya Fei walked over, extended her hand, and smiled sweetly. "Young Master Bai, it is our first meeting. My name is Ya Fei!"

"A pleasure!" Bai Xiaoran extended his hand as well.

The moment Ya Fei held his hand, her heart trembled. What soft little hands—and those cold eyes. Was he really a boy?

"Miss Ya Fei, you should let go. You're squeezing my hand a little painfully."

"My apologies. It's my first time holding such soft little hands." Ya Fei released him.

Bai Xiaoran took several steps back. "What did you bring me here for?"

"Naturally, to meet you. I was quite surprised when I first heard of Young Master Bai's deeds. You single-handedly helped the Xiao Family become the greatest family in Wutan City."

Ya Fei stepped closer, wrapped an arm around Bai Xiaoran's waist, and lifted his chin with a slender jade finger. Smiling, she said, "Why are you so wary of Sister? Sister isn't going to eat you. Are you afraid Sister will take advantage of you?"

"No, but you give me a very dangerous feeling."

Bai Xiaoran stared at Ya Fei's face, a flush rising on both sides of his cheeks. He was actually being teased by Ya Fei like this.

"So alluring. Truly a sight rarely seen in a hundred years."

Ya Fei lifted her fair thigh and gently rubbed it back and forth against Bai Xiaoran's sides.

"Miss Ya Fei, what are you doing?"

"Of course, I'm checking whether you're really a boy."

"You!"

Damn it, what was Ya Fei trying to do?!

He wanted to break free, but Ya Fei was stronger than him.

Several minutes later, Ya Fei finally released him.

Bai Xiaoran immediately backed away, keeping a safe distance from Ya Fei.

"Look at you. What Sister did didn't make you lose out."

"I didn't force you!"

"And you didn't refuse!"

Bai Xiaoran paused. It seemed like he really had not refused.

"No, clearly you were the one who didn't want to break free."

"Making excuses isn't what a good child does. Young Master Bai is as beautiful as a flower. Sister really wants to marry you and keep you at home!"

"Dream on!"

Ya Fei smiled. "Just kidding. Sister only wanted to ask what method you used to help the Xiao Family's economy grow so quickly."

"You want to hear it?"

"Of course I do. Sister is very curious!"

Bai Xiaoran said, "Then come closer. I'll tell you quietly!"

"There's no one else here, Sister. You really are overly cautious."

As Ya Fei leaned closer and perked up her ears to listen—

Bai Xiaoran directly said, "Secret!"

After saying that, he slipped away at top speed.

Ya Fei stared at the door, so annoyed by Bai Xiaoran that she laughed.

"So interesting. We will meet again."

When he returned, Xiao Xun'er had just come back with the Dou Technique.

"Brother Xiaoran, why is your forehead so sweaty?"

Xiao Xun'er asked suspiciously.

"Maybe it's a little hot," Bai Xiaoran said blandly.

"Alright, then. Let's hurry back!"

Xiao Xun'er did not ask further. Taking Bai Xiaoran's hand, she returned to the Xiao Family with him.

After spending some more time in the Xiao Family, Bai Xiaoran successfully advanced to a Three Star Dou Zhe and completely comprehended the Mysterious Fire Three Transformations.

"Brother Xiaoran, have you mastered it?"

"Of course. Could my comprehension fool Xun'er?"

"Brother Xiaoran is such a freak."

Xiao Xun'er's comprehension was not much worse than Bai Xiaoran's, but she was still somewhat envious.

When someone had an epiphany, nothing could stop them.

"Before long, it'll be time for all the Xiao Family disciples to test their Dou Qi. Brother Xiaoran will definitely give them a huge shock then."

She was greatly looking forward to the day Bai Xiaoran truly became strong.

Not merely unrivaled in Wutan City, but unrivaled in the Jiamar Empire—and making a name for himself in the Central Plains.

Then she could rightfully bring Bai Xiaoran back to the Ancient Clan.

"Rather than shocking them, I'd prefer to quietly develop!"

"How could that do? If you have strength, you must show it."

Xiao Xun'er gave a mischievous smile.

"Perfect. Let's go to the Training Ground and find someone to test Brother Xiaoran's Dou Technique on. You can't just learn without using it."

"I don't want to!"

Xiao Xun'er grabbed Bai Xiaoran's hand. "Brother Xiaoran, Xun'er is definitely right."

Saying no meant yes—a woman's usual way of doing things.

Though he was not truly a woman, he could still outdo one.

Upon arriving at the Training Ground, Xiao Xun'er immediately shouted, "Who wants to spar with Brother Xiaoran?!"

"No, Xun'er, who shouts like that?"

After that shout, every disciple stopped what they were doing and ran toward Bai Xiaoran together.

"Young Master Bai, I'll do it! I'm tough and can take a beating. You can even step on my face!"

"If anyone is going, it should be me. Ladies first."

Bai Xiaoran said, "Everyone, please line up. Otherwise, I'll leave."

As soon as he spoke, everyone immediately stopped making noise and stood properly for Bai Xiaoran to choose.