At the gate of the Snake-People Tribe.
Xiao Chen walked in with Xiao Yi Xian, heading toward his living quarters.
Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran walked toward them.
Nalan Yanran spotted Xiao Yi Xian beside Xiao Chen at a glance.
She looked Xiao Yi Xian up and down, her eyes full of displeasure.
Yun Yun also looked at Xiao Yi Xian, remaining silent.
Xiao Yi Xian felt somewhat uncomfortable under their gazes and subconsciously leaned closer to Xiao Chen.
"Xiao Chen, who is she?"
Nalan Yanran asked, her tone carrying a hint of jealousy.
Xiao Chen looked at her and said indifferently.
"Xiao Yi Xian."
Nalan Yanran frowned.
"Xiao Yi Xian? Where did you bring her back from?"
Nalan Yanran pressed.
"Qingshan Town."
Xiao Chen said.
Nalan Yanran curled her lips.
"You traveled all that way just to bring her back?"
Nalan Yanran said, her tone sour.
Yun Yun spoke up as well.
"Xiao Chen, you brought her back—don't tell me you're looking to take another wife or concubine?"
Yun Yun asked, her tone tinged with dissatisfaction.
Xiao Chen looked at her without saying a word.
Xiao Yi Xian stood to the side, her face turning red instantly.
Take a wife or concubine?
She was completely unprepared for this.
Just then, Yao Yue and Yao Ye also walked over.
The moment Yao Yue saw Xiao Yi Xian, her brows furrowed.
She hurried over to Xiao Chen and looked at Xiao Yi Xian.
"Xiao Chen, who is she?"
Yao Yue asked, her tone full of jealousy.
"Xiao Yi Xian."
Xiao Chen said.
Yao Yue bit her lip.
"You brought another woman back."
Yao Yue muttered.
Yao Ye stood to the side, silent, merely observing Xiao Yi Xian.
Surrounded by several women, Xiao Yi Xian felt incredibly awkward.
She could sense that the way these women looked at her was filled with hostility.
Especially Nalan Yanran and Yao Yue, whose jealousy was practically overflowing.
Xiao Yi Xian lowered her head, not knowing what to say.
She hadn't expected Xiao Chen to have so many wives and concubines in the Snake-People Tribe.
And every one of them was so beautiful.
Xiao Chen swept his gaze over them and said indifferently.
"Go back, all of you."
Yao Yue wanted to say something more, but was pulled away by Yao Ye.
Yun Yun glanced at Xiao Chen and turned to leave.
Nalan Yanran followed behind Yun Yun, casting a glare at Xiao Yi Xian before she left.
Yao Yue was also dragged away by Yao Ye.
Once the group had walked away, Xiao Yi Xian finally let out a sigh of relief.
She looked at Xiao Chen, her eyes filled with complex emotions.
"Are they... all your wives and concubines?"
Xiao Yi Xian asked in a low voice.
Xiao Chen nodded.
Xiao Yi Xian fell silent.
She should have thought of this long ago.
With such formidable strength and such a high status within the Snake-People Tribe, it was only natural for Xiao Chen to have wives and concubines.
Yet, deep inside, she felt an indescribable sensation.
Xiao Yi Xian took a deep breath, suppressing the complicated emotions in her heart.
Xiao Chen looked at her.
"Let's go."
Xiao Chen said.
Xiao Yi Xian nodded and followed behind him.
The two walked toward the depths of the tribe.
Xiao Chen brought Xiao Yi Xian to the heart of the tribe and immediately sent out word.
Several snake-maidens quickly arrived, standing respectfully to the side.
"Arrange a separate residence for Xiao Yi Xian."
Xiao Chen said.
"Yes."
The maidens replied and led Xiao Yi Xian toward a courtyard.
Xiao Yi Xian looked back at Xiao Chen.
Xiao Chen nodded.
Only then did Xiao Yi Xian follow the maidens away.
The news quickly reached the ears of Yao Yue and Yao Ye.
The two sisters were sitting in their room when a maid hurried in.
"Your Highnesses, Lord Xiao Chen has arranged a separate residence for that new girl."
The maid said.
Yao Yue frowned.
"A separate residence?"
Yao Yue asked.
"Yes, it is not far from Lord Xiao Chen's own residence."
The maid said.
Yao Yue bit her lip.
"A separate residence, and so close to him, too."
Yao Yue muttered.
Yao Ye looked at her, the corners of her mouth curling up slightly.
"What, are you jealous again?"
Yao Ye asked.
"I am not."
Yao Yue insisted stubbornly.
Yao Ye smiled, choosing not to expose her.
Yao Yue was silent for a moment, but she couldn't help but speak up.
"Sister, do you think Xiao Chen is going to take another concubine?"
Yao Yue asked.
Yao Ye thought for a moment.
"Judging by his attitude toward that Xiao Yi Xian, it is indeed unusual."
Yao Ye said.
"He brought her back personally and even arranged a separate residence for her."
Hearing this, Yao Yue felt even more unsettled.
"He already has us sisters, plus Yun Yun and her disciple, yet he still wants to take more concubines."
Yao Yue muttered to herself.
Yao Ye gently patted her hand.
"Xiao Chen's strength is plain to see, so it's normal for him to have a few more wives and concubines."
Yao Ye said.
Yao Yue didn't speak, only biting her lip.
Though she claimed not to care, her heart felt incredibly sour.
Nighttime.
Xiao Chen arrived at Yue Mei's room.
Yue Mei was sitting by the bedside, and seeing him walk in, a flash of surprise crossed her eyes.
"You still remember to come to me?"
Yue Mei's tone carried a hint of jealousy.
Xiao Chen looked at her without saying a word.
Yue Mei stood up and walked over to him.
"I heard you brought back another woman?"
Yue Mei said.
Xiao Chen reached out and wrapped his arm around her waist.
Yue Mei's body trembled slightly, and she tried to push him away.
But there was no way she could move him.
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