Looking at Xiao Xiao's slightly joking expression, Xiao Se let out a sigh of relief.
For his elder sister, perhaps everything was still too soon.
"Eh, speaking of that, what about Younger Brother?"
"Me? What about me?"
"...I just suddenly realized that if we let Younger Brother out into the world, who knows how many women out there would have their souls stolen by you?"
Xiao Xiao blinked, looking at her younger brother before her, whose green, youthful appearance was still like that of a young man. Yet the greenness and innocence in his dim yellow eyes were receding little by little. With those handsome cheeks inherited from their parents, it was no wonder she would ask.
Those words, coming out of nowhere, really did make Xiao Se blink in slight confusion.
"What does Elder Sister Qing think?"
Xiao Xiao looked toward Qing Yan Jing with a faint smile.
"Mm... now that you mention it, that really is true. An extraordinary background, outstanding talent, and that sort of temperament—perhaps even if Brother Xiao Se himself isn't aware of it, he would still draw the attention of quite a few proud daughters of heaven by chance?"
Qing Yan Jing coughed softly. She was not so flustered by this, but to be fair, the young man before her was indeed a prime choice countless factions would try to cling to.
On the contrary, he would have to pay attention to his own safety.
Xiao Se let out a long breath, then said, "Compared to looks, status might be more likable."
"Younger Brother, you really know how to kill the mood."
Having failed to see the shy, flustered expression she had expected from the young man, Xiao Xiao pursed her lips in slight disappointment.
"After all, I have never come into contact with