Threat

Early in the morning, the sky had only just begun to brighten.

"Xun'er, I'm going to train." Xiao Huo was already dressed. Looking at the stunning girl beside him, he pulled her into his arms, somewhat reluctant to part. "I know your family background is formidable..."

"As I am now, I'm still not worthy of you..." Xiao Huo said, taking a deep breath. Indeed, before a behemoth like the Ancient Clan, if he took Xun'er's virginity now, he would surely bring danger upon himself!

"Brother Xiao Huo, don't say that."

"In Xun'er's heart, you are the finest person in the world. I only fear... that one day I won't be worthy of Brother Xiao Huo." Xun'er looked downcast. The young man before her had always been the finest person in her heart.

No one could compare.

In this world, there was no one who could compare to Brother Xiao Huo.

Even now, Brother Xiao Huo only possessed Dou Qi level three...

"Good girl."

"Wait for me at home. I have to grow strong so I can protect you properly." Xiao Huo smiled, kissed Xun'er on the forehead, then turned and left. Being intimate with Xun'er felt natural, comfortable, and joyful.

Even just holding her without doing anything made him feel immensely satisfied.

At times, he could even feel Xun'er's soft skin.

But...

Xiao Huo knew clearly that he could not give Xiao Yan too much time to develop!

At the very least, he could not let that bastard flirt with Ya Fei!

Hehe...

Any girl Xiao Yan had his eye on, whether he wanted her or not, his brother would take them all for him!

Xun'er's beautiful eyes followed Xiao Huo's departing figure, still reluctant to see him go.

Brother Xiao Huo worked so hard.

Xun'er had to train diligently too.

Xiao Xun'er's limpid eyes held warmth and emotion.

At least, after more than ten years, her affection had finally received a response from Brother Xiao Huo.

And... Brother Xiao Huo treated her so well.

Even when they were in the same bed, Brother Xiao Huo would not lose his reason to desire.

Such a young man...

Xun'er smiled sweetly. The choice she had made was naturally the right one. What puzzled her, though, was that she and Brother Xiao Huo had become so intimate, yet Ling Ying had shown no reaction. Hmm... could that guy have gone off chasing girls?

"Jingle..."

Suddenly, the crisp, ethereal chime of a bell rang softly through the room.

As the bell chimed, a patch of shadow behind the girl suddenly writhed. Then, an aged figure emerged. The old man respectfully bowed to the girl and smiled. "Miss."

"Old Ling."

"What do you think of Brother Xiao Huo?" Xun'er asked.

"Young Master Xiao Huo?" Old Ling shuddered upon hearing the name, his eyes filled with reverence. "A genius among the young. Given time, he will surely shine brilliantly and possess peerless grace! Miss has excellent judgment."

The moment Old Ling heard Xiao Huo's name, it was like thunder in his ears!

He felt heartfelt respect, and even a little fear!

Because...

Xiao Huo's strength was even a notch greater than his own!

Even Ling Ying found it difficult to see through Xiao Huo's cultivation. He was not only a cultivation genius, but also a great master in the alchemy world. Such a dazzling young genius was never arrogant and remained extremely low-key.

How could Ling Ying not revere such a young man?

In a few years, Xiao Huo's strength would likely leave even Ling Ying feeling utterly outmatched!

Seeing how close Miss and Young Master Xiao Huo were made Ling Ying extremely happy. Even when he saw the two sleeping in the same room, Ling Ying had no intention whatsoever of stopping them!

He was even somewhat impatient.

They absolutely had to deepen their relationship with Young Master Xiao Huo—the closer, the better.

The Misty Cloud Sect had already realized this and had grown so close to Young Master Xiao. The Ancient Clan could not fall behind either. If they could cling to a thigh like Xiao Huo's in the future, how far could the entire clan rise? Ling Ying greatly anticipated it.

"Old Ling, why are you praising Brother Xiao Huo so extravagantly? I've rarely seen you speak of anyone like this before. Besides, Brother Xiao Huo only has Dou Qi level three right now." The girl covered her mouth and laughed, her eyes brimming with amusement.

Hearing Ling Ying's praise, a barely perceptible curve lifted at the corners of the girl's lips. She did not know how many compliments she had heard before, but whenever she heard others praising Xiao Yan, she could not help feeling a young girl's delight in her heart.

Jia Lie Family, Xiao Huo strode in openly, All the servants and maids stood respectfully in two rows, bowing at ninety degrees. Every one of them trembled in fear. None of them had expected Xiao Huo to come directly to the family estate!

Everyone who saw Xiao Huo was terrified out of their wits.

"Young Master Xiao!"

"Young Master Xiao!"

"..."

The voices rang out in perfect unison. Xiao Huo stood with his hands behind his back, dressed casually, and glanced at the people around him before speaking indifferently, "What? I came to the Jia Lie Family, and no one came out to greet me?"

Buzz!

The instant his words fell, Everyone felt a wave of panic!

"Mas... Master Xiao!" Galeo hurried forward, bowing and scraping with a smile on his face, though inwardly he was miserable. Who had he offended now? Xiao Huo had actually come knocking in person!

"What wind has brought you here?" Galeo wore a fawning smile, as respectful as could be. If Xiao Huo set him up again, he would not even have a place to cry.

Xiao Huo directly ignored Galeo's enthusiasm, And walked straight toward the Jia Lie Family's main hall.

"Bring out whoever's in charge."

"I'm here to discuss business with you."

Xiao Huo spoke calmly, his gaze indifferent. He sat directly in the seat of honor in the main hall, crossing one leg over the other. After a while, Jia Lie Bi approached respectfully with a smile on his lips, terrified of offending Xiao Huo.

"Young Master Xiao." Jia Lie Bi hurriedly bowed and asked respectfully.

"Am I that young?" Xiao Huo frowned.

"No..."

"Master Xiao, now that you have graced this humble residence, is there anything you need help with?" Jia Lie Bi asked with a flattering smile, shooting Galeo a glare. Had that idiot offended Xiao Huo, causing him to come to their door?

"You—can you represent the Jia Lie Family?" Xiao Huo asked coolly, giving Jia Lie Bi a glance.

"Ah?"

"Young Master Xiao, this lowly one holds some standing within the Jia Lie Family. Whatever Young Master Xiao requires, this lowly one will certainly do everything in his power to accomplish it!" Jia Lie Bi said, repeatedly bowing, clearly frightened.

Jia Lie Bi was an old hand at navigating the world, yet before Xiao Huo, he felt unable to say anything. It was as though merely standing before Xiao Huo subjected him to an invisible pressure that nearly suffocated him.

"Within one day, have the Jia Lie Family buy up every wood-element magic core in Wutan City. Can you do that?" Xiao Huo said coldly, leaving no room for doubt. "Also, gather every wood-element magic core within a hundred miles of Wutan City for me within three days."

"Ah?"

"Wood-element magic cores? That would be no small quantity for all of Wutan City." Jia Lie Bi calculated inwardly. Buying so many magic cores would require quite a lot of gold coins. "Master Xiao, may I ask what you are collecting them for?"

"Don't ask what you shouldn't."

"I only want to know whether the Jia Lie Family can do it." Xiao Huo stood, slipped both hands into his pockets, and headed straight for the Jia Lie Family's gates. He had already given his instructions and had no desire to stay any longer.

"We can!" Jia Lie Bi straightened up. "Since it is Master Xiao's order, the Jia Lie Family will brave fire and water without hesitation! It's just that so many magic cores will require a great many gold coins. Young Master Xiao, perhaps you could..."

Xiao Huo looked back.

"The Jia Lie Family is unwilling to spend the money?"

"Then again, perhaps I should go find my Yanran instead." Xiao Huo smiled faintly, though a cold glint flashed through his eyes. "My wife said that three families in Wutan City are too many."

The threat in his words was utterly undisguised.