Little Fairy Doctor, Be More Reserved!

In the Gama Empire, within Wutan City, Xiao Li approached the gates draped in a black robe. Ever since the Xiao Clan had become the sole power in Wutan City, their estate had grown increasingly grand; even the guards standing watch at the entrance were now experts at the Dou Master level.

"Who goes there?" the guard at the gate frowned. A man wearing a black robe to hide his face in broad daylight, stained with dried blood—he didn't look like a good person at first glance.

Xiao Li pulled back his hood and chuckled, "Brother Yu, it's me, Xiao Li."

The corners of Xiao Li's eyes crinkled with a smile, and his heart finally relaxed. It was good to be home; in the Black-Corner Region, he had been surrounded by nothing but deceit and endless killing, which had left his heart feeling somewhat numb.

The guard rubbed his eyes in disbelief, "Second Young Master! You finally decided to come back."

Everyone who saw Xiao Li crowded around him, their eyes filled with a worship they couldn't even begin to hide.

"Brother Li, Little Fairy Doctor has been so lovesick for you she hasn't even been eating or drinking."

"Hahaha."

Hearing the onlookers mention Little Fairy Doctor, Xiao Li gave a helpless, bitter smile. He truly didn't know how to face her. As for his clansmen mistakenly treating him as a Xiao, Xiao Li didn't mind; in the Xiao Clan, sharing the surname helped everyone feel a bit closer.

News of Xiao Li's return spread rapidly through the Xiao Clan, and more and more people rushed to the gate, eager to see how the Second Young Master, who had been away for a full year, was faring.

Xiao Li pretended to scan the crowd casually, but he felt strange—where was that girl, Little Fairy Doctor?

Elsewhere, in an elegant courtyard, Xun'er nudged Little Fairy Doctor with her elbow, "Your dream lover is back. Aren't you going to go see him?"

Little Fairy Doctor's face flushed crimson, "Xun'er, that's not it at all..."

Her voice was as soft as a mosquito's hum; if Xun'er hadn't possessed decent strength, she wouldn't have heard a word.

"Fine, fine, fine. Then I'll go watch the show."

Xun'er left with a light laugh. She said she was going to watch the show, but in reality, she was just leaving the space for Little Fairy Doctor alone. As a bystander, she saw things clearly—she was certain that Xiao Li would come looking for Little Fairy Doctor.

Xiao Li squeezed his way out of the crowd with difficulty; his clansmen were just too enthusiastic, and he couldn't handle it.

"Li'er, you're back." Xiao Zhan's figure appeared nearby, his voice flat, seemingly devoid of emotional fluctuation.

Xiao Li nodded, "Father."

With a single glance, Xiao Li discovered that Xiao Zhan's cultivation had reached the six-star Great Dou Master level. It seemed that having abundant resources was truly a blessing; his father's strength had improved significantly.

Returning this time, Xiao Li also noticed that the strength of everyone in the clan had risen by two levels. Since becoming the sole power in Wutan City, the Xiao Clan finally had the look of a flourishing house.

"Mm, your room has been cleaned," Xiao Zhan said before turning to leave, heading off to attend to his own affairs.

His father's affection was always like this—even though his longing for his son was no less than anyone else's, he would always be sparing with his words after they met, pretending to be indifferent.

Xiao Li shrugged. He would be staying for a while this time, so there was no rush.

He walked quickly toward the back courtyard of the Xiao Clan and asked a passerby, "Where is Little Fairy Doctor staying?"

The person he asked looked as if they had just met an idol and replied excitedly, "In the courtyard at the northwest corner of the back garden."

Xiao Li nodded and thanked him, ignoring the man's meaningful smirk as he hurried toward the back garden.

Not long after he had walked away, Xiao Zhan, who had overheard Xiao Li's question, stood there in a daze.

...Little Fairy Doctor's Courtyard

"Little Fairy Doctor, I'm back."

Hearing the familiar voice at the door, Little Fairy Doctor turned her head in a daze, "Brother Xiao Li."

She stood up and rushed forward, throwing herself into Xiao Li's arms, "Brother Xiao Li!"

As her delicate body entered his embrace, Little Fairy Doctor wrapped her arms around Xiao Li's neck, pressing her entire body against him. The scent of the man drifted into her heart and mind, causing her breathing to hitch slightly.

Her long, silver-white hair rippled in the air, and the lingering restlessness in Xiao Li's heart finally settled.

Feeling the strangeness of her own body, Little Fairy Doctor said with shy annoyance, "You... you finally know how to come back."

Xiao Li was stunned. This little girl—how had she changed so much? Wasn't she just calling him "Brother Xiao Li" a moment ago?

"That's because you didn't come looking for me, so I came back to see you," Xiao Li chuckled.

Little Fairy Doctor froze. She bit her thin lips, suppressing the sweetness rising in her heart, "When did you become such a smooth talker?"

Accompanied by a fragrant breeze, a soft, sweet-smelling body once again collided with Xiao Li's chest.

The soft body crashing into him felt as if it had struck Xiao Li's very heart, causing it to tremble violently.

Taking a deep breath to suppress the restless fire rising within him, Xiao Li reached out his arms and wrapped them around her increasingly enchanting, slender willow waist.

Holding that soft waist tightly in his arms, Xiao Li felt a momentary lapse in his senses.

"I like you."

Just as Xiao Li was savoring the softness in his arms, Little Fairy Doctor's shy voice rang out by his ear.

Xiao Li was stunned, "Wh-why so sudden?"

Xiao Li rested his hands on her waist, feeling at a loss, not knowing where to look.

"Um, do you even know what 'like' means?"

For some reason, these words slipped out of Xiao Li's mouth.

Little Fairy Doctor puffed out her cheeks in anger, staring at Xiao Li's slightly reddened face, before suddenly breaking into a smile.

Her smile was like the warm sun of spring—gentle and soft. The corners of her eyes lifted slightly, like peach blossoms waiting to bloom, revealing endless sweetness and tenderness. Everything around her seemed to be infected by her sweetness, becoming warm and comfortable.

Little Fairy Doctor stood on her tiptoes and pressed her lips lightly against Xiao Li's, pulling away the instant they touched.

"I understand," Little Fairy Doctor whispered.

Her voice trembled as it brushed against his earlobe, jolting Xiao Li as if he had just woken from a dream. "Little Fairy Doctor, you, you..."

Little Fairy Doctor's face turned beet red, yet instead of retreating, she stepped forward and pressed her body tightly against his. "What about me, what about me!"

Xiao Li's thoughts were as chaotic as wind-blown willow catkins; he had no idea what to say. Although he had realized he was starting to like her, but...

"You are still too young."

"I will grow up eventually!"

Little Fairy Doctor gritted her teeth. The crimson flush on her face slowly faded, but her eyes grew increasingly moist, brimming with unshed tears.

"Do you... not like me?"

Xiao Li's heart gave a violent jolt.

Impossible. I am the Thousand-Man Slayer of the Black-Corner Region, the monstrous genius of Canaan Academy, the Sect Master of the Thunder Sect—how could I possibly...

"I do like you."

Upon hearing his answer, Little Fairy Doctor could no longer hold back her tears. They spilled from the corners of her eyes as she buried her head in his chest and began to sob softly.

Xiao Li held her delicate frame tightly, inhaling the faint fragrance of her hair. "Grow up quickly."

Little Fairy Doctor nodded vigorously, rubbing her cheek against his chest.

"Why are you wiping your tears and snot on me again?"

"You're annoying!"

"Haha, weren't you just saying you liked me?"

Little Fairy Doctor pounded his chest with her small fists in shy frustration, yet she couldn't stop the smile from spreading across her face.

"Your mouth is stretched all the way to your ears."

"Ah, no it's not!"