Disguise Mask, Sister Ya Fei!

Early the next morning.

When Xiao Ze got out of bed, he felt an unbearable soreness in his arms.

Yesterday, the three girls had bathed together. Their laughter and playful splashing from the hot spring pool had made his ears itch—and his heart itch as well.

Xiao Ze did his best to calm the restlessness in his heart.

After parting with the three of them, Xiao Ze had spent half the night practicing his punches in the back mountain.

"Xun'er and Xiao Mei are one thing—they're both little girls who haven't fully grown up yet. But Xiao Yu is different: sexy, mature, and utterly alluring."

Xiao Ze shook his head, tossing those distracting thoughts from his mind.

"Yesterday, I already informed Father that I'll be leaving on a long journey."

"I'll head to the Mitel Auction House shortly to buy some necessities, then set off directly."

He had told only Xiao Zhan and Xiao Xun'er about his journey.

He had not even told Xiao Yu and Xiao Mei, with whom he had chatted so happily yesterday.

He was low-profile enough in his daily life. If he left for a month and returned afterward, the family might not even notice.

Xiao Ze took a storage ring from his robes. When Xiao Zhan learned that he was going on a long journey, he had specially given it to him.

He said he had used it in his youth, but had since replaced it. Since it would just sit around otherwise, he might as well give it to Xiao Ze.

Inside the storage ring were a Gold Storage Card, many healing medicines, and several commonly used medicines for adventuring.

"Father truly prepared everything thoroughly. Once he realized I had made up my mind to leave, he got hold of a storage ring and all these things in just one afternoon."

Looking at the pale gray ring, Xiao Ze felt a warm current flow through his heart.

Being cared for like this felt really nice!

Though it was only the lowest-grade storage ring, it still cost at least seventy or eighty thousand Gold Coins!

That was nearly the Xiao Family's annual profit!

With gratitude in his heart, Xiao Ze tucked the storage ring into his robes.

Among low-level cultivators, storage rings were rare items.

Wearing one openly would easily invite unnecessary trouble and attract many covetous eyes.

The moment he opened the door, Xiao Ze saw Xiao Xun'er standing outside.

Graceful and slender, she was like a green lotus bud about to bloom.

"Brother Xiao Ze, are you leaving so early?"

"Since I've already made the decision, I should act early. Otherwise, by the time I leave Wu Tan City, it'll already be night."

"Hehe, all right. Then Xun'er will see Brother Xiao Ze off."

The two walked side by side, chatting and laughing all along the way, without the silence or sorrow usually felt before a farewell.

When they reached the Xiao Family gates, Xiao Ze rubbed Xiao Xun'er's head.

"Cultivate properly at home, Xun'er. Don't let me leave you far behind again by the time I return."

"Hmph! Brother Xiao Ze always underestimates me. Maybe by the time you come back, I'll already be far ahead of you!"

Xiao Xun'er put on an angry little expression, but she did not pull away from Xiao Ze's touch.

"All right, I shouldn't linger any longer. I'm leaving now."

Xiao Ze waved to Xiao Xun'er, then turned and left.

Xiao Xun'er watched Xiao Ze's figure disappear before parting her red lips.

"Elder Ling, please watch over Brother Xiao Ze. Don't let anything happen to him!"

"...Yes, Miss!"

Ling Ying hesitated for a moment, but ultimately agreed. Then he said uncertainly, "But what about your safety, Miss..."

"Don't worry. There is no danger in the Xiao Family for now, and besides, some of the means Father left me are enough to deal with ordinary dangers."

Xiao Xun'er said with a smile, urging Ling Ying to hurry and protect Xiao Ze.

Feeling Ling Ying depart, Xiao Xun'er gazed into the distance.

That was the direction Xiao Ze had left in.

"Brother Xiao Ze, have a safe journey!"

Then she turned and returned to the Xiao Family's back mountain. She needed to focus on cultivating!

Meanwhile, Xiao Ze arrived at the Mitel Auction House in Wu Tan City and found Ya Fei, who had just woken up.

"Ah~" Ya Fei lazily stretched and yawned. Her voice was slightly hoarse as she said, "When my subordinates reported it to me, I could hardly believe it. I didn't expect it really would be Young Master Xiao Ze."

"Haha, my apologies for disturbing Miss Ya Fei so early in the morning."

Xiao Ze sat in the reception room, smiling as he looked at Ya Fei, who had just emerged from her bedroom.

Given Ya Fei's status, she naturally had her own suite within the Mitel Auction House.

"All right, Young Master Xiao Ze. You came to see me specifically, so you must be looking to buy something?"

Ya Fei personally poured him a cup of tea and set it on the table before him.

"It's like this. I'm going on a long journey, so I wanted to see whether you have any reasonably priced ways to conceal my identity. A mask or something else would do."

Surprise appeared on Ya Fei's face as she looked Xiao Ze over. At such a young age, he was setting out on a long journey alone.

However, Ya Fei did not say much. After thinking for a moment, she listed several items and their prices.

Xiao Ze listened carefully. Soon, his eyes lit up, and he raised a hand to stop Ya Fei.

"Can I take a look at the Exquisite Face Mask?"

"If Young Master Xiao Ze wants it, I can give it to you for free. After all, you did me such a great favor."

Xiao Ze smiled and shook his head, speaking seriously.

"When I saved you, it was because I did not want to see an innocent person violated. I wasn't trying to use that favor to demand repayment!"

"Besides, the VIP Card Miss Ya Fei gave me is already more than enough in my eyes."

Ya Fei stared at the earnest expression on the young man's face, then smiled radiantly.

"All right~"

Not long afterward, Ya Fei returned after freshening up, carrying a black wooden box.

When she opened it, there was a leather mask inside.

"Young Master Xiao Ze, you aren't familiar with the Exquisite Face Mask. Let me help you put it on?"

"Uh... all right. Sorry to trouble you, Miss Ya Fei."

Ya Fei's fair, slender fingers pinched the corners of the mask and carefully placed it over Xiao Ze's face as she explained the precautions to him.

"The Exquisite Face Mask is worth ten thousand Gold Coins. It isn't as cool and breathable as the higher-grade Ice Silkworm Face Mask, so it may feel a little stuffy when worn."

"Actions such as washing your face or pinching your cheeks won't deform it, but it can be damaged if struck by sharp weapons..."

Ya Fei went on and on, telling Xiao Ze many things to keep in mind.

Like a caring older sister, she carefully reminded a younger brother who was about to set out on a journey.

Xiao Ze looked at Ya Fei, who was so close to him. Even examined at such close range, her perfect face had no flaws to be found.

With every breath, a faint fragrance lingered at the tip of his nose.

"All right. Wait about the time it takes to burn one incense stick. Once the mask settles into place, you'll be able to move your facial expressions freely."

Xiao Ze nodded expressionlessly and quietly waited for the Exquisite Face Mask to settle.

At the same time, Xiao Ze sighed inwardly.

If Xiao Zhan had not given him a Gold Storage Card before his departure, he really would not have been able to afford this ten-thousand-Gold-Coin Exquisite Face Mask!

When traveling outside, money was needed everywhere!

About the time it took to burn one incense stick later, Ya Fei brought out a mirror from her bedroom.

"It should be ready now."

Xiao Ze took the mirror. Reflected within it was a young man with rather rough skin.

Paired with Xiao Ze's current height, he looked somewhat underdeveloped.

"Thank you, Miss Ya Fei!"

"Xiao Ze, we're already so familiar with each other, and you saved my life..."

"How about you acknowledge me as your older sister... and call me Sister Ya Fei? I'll look after you. What do you think?"

Ya Fei hesitated for a moment before speaking.

Her eyes were filled with anticipation as she stared unblinkingly at Xiao Ze.

"Sister Ya Fei...?"

Xiao Ze froze. Isn't this the treatment my third brother gets? He called out instinctively.

"Mm~"

Ya Fei immediately sat beside Xiao Ze, filled with delight.

This handsome young man was simply lovable from every angle.

That one call of "Sister" had melted her bones!

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