Xiao Wu's Seductive Allure, Charm in Abundance

If she did not become his disciple, but instead became...

That kind of thing...

Xiao Wu's face grew even hotter.

She secretly glanced at Tang San and found that Third Brother was serious.

He was not joking.

"But... but Teacher..."

"Would he like me?"

Xiao Wu's voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz, tinged with uncertainty.

After all, mature and charming women like Zhu Zhuyun were the type men liked, right?

A little girl like her, who had not fully grown up yet...

Seeing that she had relented, Tang San was delighted.

He hurriedly encouraged her:

"How could he not like you?"

"Teacher has always doted on you the most."

"As long as you are willing to be a little more proactive."

"Teacher definitely will not refuse."

"This is the best outcome for you, for Teacher, and for all of us."

Xiao Wu bit her lip.

Her hands tightly gripped the corners of her clothes, her knuckles turning slightly white.

It felt as though a little deer was wildly pounding in her heart.

On one hand, she was shy and nervous.

On the other, there was a faint, hidden sense of anticipation.

That man...

He truly was someone no girl could resist.

If she could really become his woman...

Xiao Wu took a deep breath.

She raised her head, her bright, watery eyes flickering with conflict and shyness.

In the end.

She spoke in a voice as quiet as a mosquito's buzz:

"Then... then I'll think about it."

After saying that.

She no longer dared to look at Tang San. Covering her burning cheeks, she turned and ran off as fast as a startled rabbit.

In the study, sandalwood incense curled through the air.

Tang Yuan leaned back in a rosewood chair, flipping through an ancient book about an illustrated guide to Soul Beasts of the continent.

The room was quiet, with only the faint sound of pages turning.

At some point, a light set of footsteps broke the silence.

Tang Yuan was very familiar with those footsteps.

They belonged to Xiao Wu.

It was just that this little rabbit seemed somewhat unusual these past few days.

In the past, she had always been lively and boisterous, heard before she was seen, like a child who never grew up.

But these past few days, she had become much quieter.

Moreover, she would always wander in front of him, intentionally or otherwise.

"Teacher, have some tea."

A soft, sweet voice sounded beside his ear.

A cup of steaming fragrant tea was set on the desk.

Tang Yuan turned his head slightly.

What entered his sight was no longer her usual lively pink athletic outfit.

Xiao Wu had changed into a long dress tailored to fit her perfectly.

The hem was not long, falling just past her knees.

The most eye-catching thing was the pair of semi-transparent white stockings on her legs.

This kind of material was extremely rare in this world.

The tight stockings wrapped around her long, straight legs, exuding an immature allure that nevertheless desperately wanted to be displayed.

Xiao Wu did not leave after setting down the tea.

Using the excuse of tidying the desk, she leaned forward slightly.

The unique fragrance of a young girl instantly filled his nose.

Her scorpion braid hung beside Tang Yuan's arm, lightly brushing against it.

Even the side of her body seemed to touch Tang Yuan's shoulder now and then.

Tang Yuan set down the book in his hand.

This was already the third time today.

From paying her respects in the morning, to bringing snacks in the afternoon, and now serving tea.

This girl's actions were becoming increasingly bold.

The frequency with which those long, stocking-clad legs swayed before his eyes was also growing higher and higher.

Tang Yuan reached out.

He grabbed Xiao Wu's slender wrist in one swift motion.

"Ah!"

Xiao Wu let out a soft cry.

She had clearly been startled by Tang Yuan's sudden move.

Before she could react, an irresistible force pulled her right in front of him.

They were very close.

Close enough for Xiao Wu to clearly see the fine hairs on Tang Yuan's face.

Her face instantly flushed red.

Like a fully ripened apple.

Her heartbeat pounded violently in her chest, as though it would leap out the next second.

"Who taught you this?"

Tang Yuan's voice was calm.

No hint of emotion could be heard in it.

His gaze fell upon Xiao Wu's long legs wrapped in stockings before shifting to her face.

This style of dress, along with these deliberate teasing movements—

There was no way this innocent little rabbit could have come up with them herself.

Xiao Wu's eyes darted away.

She did not dare meet Tang Yuan's gaze.

"N-No one taught me."

"I just... thought these clothes looked nice."

She stammered out an explanation.

She tried to pull her wrist free, only to discover that Tang Yuan's hand was like an iron vise, utterly unmoving.

Tang Yuan looked at her guilty expression.

"Your good brother Tang San told you to do this, didn't he?"

Other than Tang San, Tang Yuan could not think of anyone else.

Though the craftsmanship of these stockings was somewhat crude, they carried an obvious otherworldly style.

Other than Tang San, whose head was filled with Hidden Weapons and Tang Sect Secret Arts, who else could have made something like this?

At the mention of Tang San's name, Xiao Wu stiffened.

She bit her lip.

Although Third Brother had indeed suggested it, she had willingly chosen to wear these clothes herself.

She had willingly chosen to make these moves as well.

"N-No, Third Brother didn't force me."

Xiao Wu raised her head.

Though her eyes still held shyness, there was now an added measure of resolve.

"I did it willingly."

"I wanted... I wanted to make Teacher happy."

"I saw Sister Zhu Yun and the others dressed like this, and Teacher liked it too..."

By the end, her voice had grown softer and softer.

Tang Yuan released her wrist.

He looked at the young girl before him, trying so hard to act like an adult.

Rather than feeling the slightest bit of desire, he found it a little amusing.

This girl...

She simply did not understand what real seduction was.

She was only clumsily imitating others.

Like a child secretly trying on an adult's high heels.

"Xiao Wu."

Tang Yuan called her name.

His tone was a little gentler than before.

"You don't need to do this."

"Everyone has their own way of being."

"Zhu Yun is Zhu Yun, and you are you."

"You're already fine as you are. There's no need to deliberately imitate anyone else."

Tang Yuan stood up.

He was now a head taller than Xiao Wu.

That oppressive sense of looking down on her made Xiao Wu instinctively take half a step back.

Hearing Tang Yuan's words, the light in Xiao Wu's eyes instantly dimmed.

The courage she had just managed to gather deflated completely like a punctured balloon.

She didn't need to do this?

So... he didn't like it?

Xiao Wu lowered her head.

She looked at the stockings she had carefully chosen, then at the tight dress that was far from comfortable.

A strong sense of grievance welled up in her heart.

Her eyes immediately reddened.

Tears pooled in them.

"Teacher... does Teacher not like Xiao Wu?"

"Does Teacher think Xiao Wu is ugly?"

"My figure isn't as good as Sister Zhu Yun's, and I don't even know how to serve people..."

Her voice carried a sobbing lilt.

She was filled with self-doubt.

She felt like she had truly failed.

She had worked so hard, even casting aside a girl's modesty.

Yet Teacher had not even been willing to spare her another glance.

Tang Yuan looked at the rabbit who was on the verge of tears.

He shook his head helplessly.

He reached out and gently patted Xiao Wu on the head.

The motion was light, carrying a hint of comfort.

"Don't overthink it."

"You have Innate Full Soul Power, and you're cute too."

"How could you be ugly?"

Tang Yuan said.

And that was the truth.