Seeing the faintly teasing expression on Xiao Xiao's face, Xiao Se finally relaxed.
For his sister, perhaps everything was still too early.
"By the way, what about my little brother?"
"Me? What about me?"
"...I just suddenly realized that if my little brother were let loose, who knew how many women outside would have their souls stolen away by him?"
Xiao Xiao blinked as she looked at her younger brother's still boyish, youthful appearance. Yet the innocence and immaturity in his dusky yellow eyes were gradually fading, and with the handsome face he had inherited from their parents, it was no wonder she asked such a question.
Such an out-of-the-blue remark made Xiao Se blink in slight confusion.
"What does Sister Qing think?"
Xiao Xiao turned to Qing Yanjing with a faint smile.
"Mm... Now that you mention it, that is true. An extraordinary background, outstanding talent, and such a temperament—though Brother Xiao Se may not realize it himself, he will likely draw the attention of quite a few Heavenly Pride Daughters from time to time."
Qing Yanjing gave a soft cough. She was not so flustered over it, but honestly speaking, the youth before her was indeed an ideal candidate for countless factions to seek ties with.
Instead, he ought to be more careful about his own safety.
Xiao Se let out a long breath before saying, "Compared to appearances, my status may be more appealing."
"That's such a buzzkill, little brother."
Having failed to see the shy, flustered expression she had been hoping for, Xiao Xiao pouted in slight disappointment.
"After all, I have never experienced romantic feelings between men and women, so there is nothing to speak of. I have neither Mother's good fortune nor Father's resolve. If I travel outside without vigilance, I might instead make