Gale Ao's Jealousy

"Gale Ao, please move aside. We have business to attend to," Xiao Xun'er said with a slight frown, her tone a little indifferent as she looked at Gale Ao's brazen gaze.

However, her indifference did not make Gale Ao restrain himself in the slightest.

"Heh heh, how can Miss Xun'er be so heartless? I've come to give Miss Xun'er a gift!" Gale Ao said with a fake smile, his eyes fixed on Xiao Xun'er.

After speaking, Gale Ao took out a bracelet from his embrace. It was inlaid with sparkling green gemstones, emitting a brilliant and soft glow, making it very eye-catching.

"Miss Xun'er, this Wood Spirit Bracelet was specially purchased for you. It's inlaid with a wood-attribute Magic Crystal, which is quite effective for recovering Battle Qi. Moreover, such a beautiful bracelet, if Miss Xun'er wears it, she will surely be even more beautiful and charming!" Gale Ao continued, his tone revealing deep affection, as if he had admired Xiao Xun'er for a long time.

Looking at the Wood Spirit Bracelet, just as Xiao Xun'er was about to refuse, she caught sight of the green wood-attribute Magic Crystal. Her heart stirred, and a gentle expression appeared on her usually cold and clear face, her beautiful eyes gleaming with a hint of joy.

"Heh heh, Miss Xun'er, I knew you would definitely like this Wood Spirit Bracelet I specially bought for you!" Seeing the change in Xiao Xun'er's expression, Gale Ao was overjoyed. He quickly handed the Wood Spirit Bracelet to Xiao Xun'er's fair and jade-like hand, looking eager to please.

However, as soon as he handed over the Wood Spirit Bracelet, he saw Xiao Xun'er immediately turn around and look up at Xiao Tian beside her. A brilliant smile bloomed on her pure and beautiful face.

"Brother Xiao Tian, I'll give this to you. This Wood Spirit Bracelet has a good amplifying effect on Battle Qi recovery. I hope it can help you!"

Xiao Xun'er blinked and placed the Wood Spirit Bracelet into Xiao Tian's palm.

Feeling the soft touch from his palm and the refreshing fragrance that wafted towards him, Xiao Tian was slightly taken aback, feeling a bit overwhelmed. He then lowered his head to look at the Wood Spirit Bracelet in his hand.

The bracelet was indeed extremely beautiful, inlaid with a green wood-attribute Magic Crystal. However, he really didn't need it much, especially since he had just accepted the Ice Pure Glazed Necklace from Xun'er.

"Xun'er, I appreciate your kindness, but perhaps Xiao Yan needs this Wood Spirit Bracelet more." Xiao Tian smiled slightly and pushed the Wood Spirit Bracelet towards Xiao Yan, who was standing nearby.

Now, his Battle Qi had reached an extremely terrifying state, practically inexhaustible. Therefore, the Wood Spirit Bracelet was of little use to him. It would be better to give it to Xiao Yan, whose strength had regressed.

Moreover, over the years, he had already received enough care from the Clan Leader, Xiao Yan, and Xun'er in private. Asking for more would be too much.

However, Xiao Yan didn't seem very interested in the Wood Spirit Bracelet either. Instead, he glared at Xiao Xun'er with a hint of reproach, as if blaming her for accepting a gift from Gale Ao.

Gale Ao's character was well-known. His offering a gift to Xun'er now must have ulterior motives.

"Gale Ao, we appreciate your kind intentions, but please take back this Wood Spirit Bracelet!" Xiao Yan said, handing the bracelet back with a smile.

Seeing this, Gale Ao's face had long since turned extremely grim, and the anger in his heart burned fiercely.

This Wood Spirit Bracelet was something he had specifically bought for Xun'er. He never expected that Xiao Xun'er would accept his kindness only to immediately give it to Xiao Tian.

He knew exactly what kind of person Xiao Tian was – a waste who was determined to never break through to the Fighter realm in his lifetime. How could he possibly deserve Xun'er's special attention?

Thinking of this, a strong sense of jealousy surged in Gale Ao's heart. He immediately disregarded his demeanor and couldn't help but mockingly laugh with a sarcastic tone:

"Xiao Tian, although I know your status in the Xiao Clan is very low, and you're a widely known great waste, there's no need to constantly leech off Xun'er, is there?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a group of Gale Ao's subordinates also burst into laughter, looking at Xiao Tian with mockery.

In the past, Xiao Tian would have been subservient and wouldn't have dared to utter a word. But times had changed. Gale Ao's taunts were completely harmless to Xiao Tian and instead seemed very childish.

"Heh heh, Gale Ao, not everyone can afford to leech off Xun'er. If you want to, you'd better have the life for it," Xiao Tian shrugged, saying with a calm smile.

Hearing this, Gale Ao's smile abruptly stopped. His face twitched, and a cold glint flickered in his jealous eyes. He said with a blush:

"If you're a man, then come have a fair duel with me. Of course, you can also call your cousin Xiao Yan for help, so that I won't be accused of bullying the younger and winning unfairly!"

Seeing Gale Ao's provocation, the merchants and mercenaries around the market all looked at Gale Ao with disdain.

It was common knowledge that Gale Ao was already a twenty-one-year-old One-star Fighter, while Xiao Yan in front of him was only fifteen, still at the Three stages of Battle Qi. Xiao Tian was also just eighteen. The gap between them was like a chasm.

Therefore, the duel proposed by Gale Ao was, in everyone's eyes, simply bullying the young and weak, utterly shameless and despicable!

"Gale Ao, this is the Xiao Family Market. Do you intend to fight here?" Just then, a cold shout came from nearby.

As soon as the voice fell, a burly man in Xiao Family attire, accompanied by several guards, quickly walked over. After respectfully nodding to Xiao Yan and the other two, he stood by their side, glaring angrily at Gale Ao and his group.

"Uncle Payne, since Young Master Gale Ao is so inclined, then I will naturally see this through to the end." However, facing Gale Ao's provocation, Xiao Tian showed no fear. Instead, a smile played on his lips as he took a step forward, appearing calm and composed.

This posture immediately stunned everyone present. Gale Ao's face turned ashen, especially when he saw Xiao Tian's nonchalant demeanor, as if nothing could shake him. You're such a great waste, why are you acting tough?

"You asked for this," Gale Ao gritted his teeth, already planning to teach Xiao Tian a harsh lesson and humiliate him during the duel.

Beside them, Payne frowned, ready to intervene and stop the fight. However, Xun'er winked at him, signaling him not to worry.

Seeing this, Payne could only nod slightly and turn his gaze to Xiao Tian. He saw that Xiao Tian's expression remained calm, with even a faint curve on his lips, which made him pause slightly. Finally, he silently closed his mouth and let events unfold.

"Xiao Tian, I hope you can still be this calm later," Gale Ao took a deep breath, suppressing his inner brutality, and then sneered at Xiao Tian.

As soon as the words fell, Gale Ao suddenly swung his right fist. Azure Battle Qi erupted, carrying a sharp gust of wind, and slammed towards Xiao Tian.

Facing Gale Ao's seemingly swift and electric attack, Xiao Tian remained calm and composed, neither dodging nor evading.

Seeing this, everyone's hearts suddenly sank. They wondered if Xiao Tian had gone mad, wanting to withstand Gale Ao's attack with his bare body.

Bang!

However, in the next second, as everyone saw what was happening before their eyes, their pupils contracted into pinpricks, their eyeballs almost popping out!

Gale Ao's full-power strike landed heavily on Xiao Tian, but Xiao Tian stood firm as if nothing had happened, not even his clothes rippling!

On the other hand, Gale Ao's fist bone was shattered, bleeding profusely. His face turned as pale as paper, and he stumbled back several meters before stopping, his face contorted in pain, his forehead covered in large beads of sweat.

Seeing this, everyone present gasped, their eyes filled with astonishment.

"So tough! How is this possible?!" Gale Ao, clutching his bleeding fist, stared at the unharmed Xiao Tian in front of him with a face full of horror, his eyes wide open in disbelief. He was a genuine One-star Fighter, yet Xiao Tian could withstand his attack?