Miter Family

Miter Family Residence.

As a family founded on commerce, the Miter Family did not entrust its safety to the Jia Ma Empire. Instead, it established itself on a treasured plot outside the city, accessible only by the flying Magic Beasts stationed here.

Even the residence's decorations were dazzlingly luxurious. Guards stood watch throughout the heavily fortified grounds.

Ya Fei led Xiao Le inside with practiced ease. Rows upon rows of flying Magic Beasts lined the area—some were small enough for a single rider, while others were massive beasts with pavilions built upon their backs.

The moment he entered, the powerful auras of the Magic Beasts made Xiao Le feel stifled. There were countless third-tier Magic Beasts, and even several fourth-tier ones.

After arranging for someone to make preparations, Ya Fei took Xiao Le around the grounds. Seeing the growing shock in his eyes, she could not help feeling rather proud.

"Oh? Isn't this Miss Ya Fei?"

A thoroughly unpleasant voice rang out.

Xiao Le turned to look. It was a young man carrying a fan. Though handsome, his face was pale and his steps unsteady, immediately making Xiao Le dislike him. He also noticed Ya Fei frown upon seeing the newcomer.

Ya Fei leaned close and whispered, "He is Miter Lie, the Second Elder's grandson. His character is poor, so don't lower yourself to his level."

Xiao Le did not care. Other than wasting time, he had no idea what use a spoiled young master like this could possibly have.

When Miter Lie saw that Ya Fei was ignoring him and instead whispering to someone beside her as though no one else existed, he flew into a rage. When had he ever suffered such treatment?

"Ya Fei, don't think the Patriarch can still back you up now!" Miter Lie pointed at Ya Fei and shouted in embarrassment and fury.

Hearing this, Xiao Le looked at Ya Fei in understanding. He had always wondered about her background, but he had not expected her to be a direct descendant of the Miter Family, someone even the Patriarch would protect.

After training outside for so many years, Ya Fei's patience was exceptional. She did not even get angry, leaving Miter Lie feeling as though he had punched cotton.

"Heh!" Miter Lie glanced at Xiao Le and sneered. "Who would have thought? You, Ya Fei, actually like young grass. No wonder you never fancy anyone! Tsk, tsk, he does look somewhat decent, but he's just a crude savage. Ya Fei, if you are willing to become my concubine, I can have my grandfather put in a good word for you at the family assembly and let you remain in the Imperial Capital. What do you say?"

"Ugly people really do love dreaming in broad daylight," Xiao Le mocked. Unlike Ya Fei, he had no patience for this.

Ya Fei gave Xiao Le an apologetic look. Miter Lie was clearly targeting her, yet Xiao Le had been dragged into this for no reason. Still, she was surprised by his defense of her, and her impression of him improved somewhat.

Xiao Le shook his head, inwardly sighing that every family had brainless playboys like this.

"You crude country bumpkin, when did you get the right to speak here? Don't think Ya Fei can protect you!" Miter Lie glared at Xiao Le with an iron-green face and sneered through gritted teeth.

There was no need to waste time on someone like this. Xiao Le simply took Ya Fei's hand and turned to leave.

To Miter Lie, this seemed like Xiao Le was afraid of him. His expression grew even more arrogant, and he smugly stepped forward to block them again.

"Kid, you know what's good for you. I'll give you a chance. As long as you leave Ya Fei right now, I can still fulfill whatever she promised you." Confidence shone in Miter Lie's eyes.

Ya Fei inexplicably became a little tense, which only made Miter Lie more smug. He was certain Xiao Le would not refuse.

Unfortunately, reality did not follow his wishes.

"Get lost!"

The cold voice carried unmistakable impatience. Sure enough, Xiao Le was not suited to this sort of protagonist treatment. Whenever words failed, he just wanted to beat the other person up.

"You..." Miter Lie stared in disbelief.

A glimmer of something unusual flashed through Ya Fei's eyes, and the corners of her lips rose as though she were thinking of something.

Under the pointing and murmuring of the surrounding crowd, the volcano in Miter Lie's heart finally erupted. Looking at the onlookers gathering around, he cursed loudly, "If you think you can bear my wrath, then go ahead and try!"

At those words, the crowd hastily scattered. Only two young men of considerable status remained, and even Miter Lie did not dare pursue the matter with them.

After the crowd dispersed, Miter Lie finally turned his furious gaze toward Xiao Le.

Miter Lie said harshly, "It has been a long time since anyone dared speak to me like that. I wonder whether your strength is as impressive as your mouth!"

Blue Dou Qi slowly circulated and covered his palm, unleashing the aura of a five-star Dou Fighter.

Thousand Waves Palm!

His palm wind surged like crashing ocean waves, making it seem as though a raging sea was sweeping toward them.

Xiao Le's expression did not change. Gray-black lightning snakes shot from his palm to meet the aqua-blue palm imprint.

Seeing Xiao Le act so arrogantly, not even using a Dou Technique, Miter Lie's sneer deepened.

When their attacks collided, the expected roar never came. Instead, a bizarre sight unfolded before them.

Those strange gray-black lightning snakes clung to Miter Lie's palm, which was covered in aqua-blue Dou Qi. The surging, wave-like force vanished without a trace in an instant.

The loss of Dou Qi from his palm shocked Miter Lie greatly. What kind of power was this? It was so bizarre that, in mere moments, it had devoured every last trace of the Dou Qi in his Thousand Waves Palm.

Xiao Le sensed that the lightning snake was still unsatisfied and could only feel helpless.

Having failed in a single move, Miter Lie had actually lost to a country boy. His pride took a severe blow, and he still wanted to attack again.

"Enough!" Ya Fei's beautiful eyes filled with killing intent. Even a clay figurine had some temper. She said coldly, "Miter Lie, you have gone too far today. I, Ya Fei, have never provoked you, yet you have repeatedly come after me. Do you really think I am so easy to bully?"

Miter Lie heard the anger in Ya Fei's voice. After all, she had the Patriarch behind her. His expression changed several times before he flicked his sleeve, turned, and left with a livid face.

Xiao Le looked bored as he teased, "I never expected Sister Ya Fei to have such a background. I'm truly envious."

In the bustling residence, the people looking at Xiao Le now held a mixture of admiration and pity in their eyes.

Ya Fei's gaze dimmed as she joked, "If you are willing, join the Miter Family. Your status will certainly be far higher than mine."

Xiao Le shook his head. Not to mention Wutan City—even the Jia Ma Empire could not contain a golden-scaled dragon like him.

The Miter Family Residence was highly efficient. Before long, they had arranged a flying Magic Beast for them.

Xiao Le was extremely curious as this was his first time riding a flying Magic Beast. Unlike an airplane, riding one meant being completely exposed to the air, giving him the immersive thrill of flight and making him immensely excited.

Perhaps all humans longed for the sky.

The Miter Family was located outside the Imperial Capital, surrounded by mountains. It was easy to defend and difficult to attack, a true treasured land.

Looking down over the entire Miter Family, it resembled a small city. It was exceptionally magnificent, and the surrounding spiritual energy was dense, with mist curling about like an immortal realm.

The flying Magic Beast landed, and Xiao Le had finally arrived at the Miter Family.