Why Is This Little Girl So Endearing?

Ya Fei understood the meaning behind Qin Yu's words; he was sincere.

Having worked in the auction house for so many years, she has met all sorts of people and can generally distinguish between genuine and fake, good and bad.

"Don't worry, Master Qin."

Ya Fei withdrew her alluring expression, and her tone became more serious:

"From today onwards, the yard next to yours will be a key protected item of my Mittel Auction House."

"We won't interfere in your personal life, but your personal safety will be absolutely guaranteed."

She paused for a moment, then added:

"Even if I am transferred away from the Wutan City branch in the future, I will definitely continue to follow up on this matter."

Qin Yu nodded, then took out a list from his Storage Ring and handed it to Ya Fei.

"Also, could Ya Fei please help me collect the medicinal herbs mentioned above? I will pay you extra."

Ya Fei took the list and glanced at it.

There are quite a few types of medicinal herbs listed, but with the channels of the Mittel Auction House, it won't take long to gather them all.

Her gaze lingered on the list for a moment, then she folded it up and tucked it into her sleeve. She looked up at Qin Yu with a beaming smile.

"I've decided to send this batch of medicinal herbs directly to Master Qin."

Qin Yu raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Miss Ya Fei, what is this...?"

"Ten grade four pills are only enough to protect a mother and daughter."

"My Mittel Auction House has already made a huge profit from this deal. If we were to charge extra for the medicinal herbs, people would say that I, Ya Fei, have no sense of propriety."

She spoke casually, but the meaning was clear: she wanted to befriend Qin Yu, and therefore couldn't accept the money for the medicinal herbs.

"Then I'll leave it to Miss Ya Fei."

Qin Yu did not refuse and readily accepted Ya Fei's gift.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Qin Yu got up to take his leave.

When I stepped out of the auction house, it was still early, and the sunlight slanted across the bluestone pavement, casting long shadows of the pedestrians.

Qin Yu didn't rush back, but strolled slowly along the main street, occasionally overhearing gossip from passersby:

"Have you heard? The Xiao Household has acquired another shop on that street in the east of the city, and the Oba Clan didn't dare utter a single word."

"Nonsense, the Xiao Household wiped out the Jia Lie Household, how dare the Ao Ba Family challenge the Xiao Household now?"

"I heard that the night the Jia Lie Household was wiped out, the head of the Ao Ba Family was so frightened that he didn't sleep a wink. The next morning, he sent someone to the Xiao Household with gifts."

Nearly a year has passed, Xiao Household has essentially devoured the Jia Lie Clan's "inheritance," greatly increasing their strength.

Even before the Jia Lie Household was destroyed, the Oba Clan was inferior to the Xiao Household in every aspect, let alone when facing the now even more powerful Xiao Household.

"Tsk tsk, the world in Wutan City is probably about to change."

"Change what? It's changed a long time ago. Now, Wutan City belongs to the Xiao Household. Haven't you noticed that the third young master of the Xiao Household has been going out on the streets more often lately?"

The Oba Clan, unable to stand alone, could only back down step by step in the face of the thriving Xiao Household.

If things continue this way, it's only a matter of time before Wutan City becomes a place where the Xiao Household family holds absolute power.

Or rather, it's already a one-man show run by the Xiao Household.

However, Qin Yu only listened to these things as gossip.

He quickened his pace and turned into another street.

Two familiar figures caught his attention at a small stall on the street.

Qing Lin's mother was squatting in front of the stall, picking through vegetables, comparing two vegetables in her hand as if she were carefully calculating her spending.

Qing Lin stood beside her, holding a string of bright red candied hawthorns, eating them happily, her cheeks bulging like a little hamster.

The little girl's attention was completely focused on the candied hawthorns, and she didn't even notice Qin Yu walking up from behind.

Qin Yu slowed his pace and quietly approached.

"Qing Lin!"

"Ah!"

Qing Lin was startled and almost dropped the candied hawthorn in her hand. When she turned around and saw Qin Yu, the fright on her face immediately turned into joy.

"Brother Qin Yu!"

Without saying a word, she let go of her mother's hand and ran towards Qin Yu, throwing herself into his arms.

Qin Yu bent down and picked her up, and Qing Lin took the opportunity to put the candied hawthorn to his mouth.

"Brother Qin Yu, have one! It's so sweet!"

Qin Yu lowered his head and took a bite. The sourness of the hawthorn and the sweetness of the sugar coating melted in his mouth; the taste was indeed quite good.

"Tasty."

He smiled and ruffled Qing Lin's hair, causing the little girl's eyes to curve into two crescent moons.

Qing Lin's mother walked over carrying a vegetable basket. When she saw Qin Yu, a gentle smile appeared on her face.

"Young Master Qin, you're back."

"Yeah, just finished taking care of some business."

Qin Yu, holding Qing Lin in one arm, casually asked:

"Have you bought everything?"

"We're still missing a few items, no rush, we'll buy them slowly."

Qin Yu nodded, and Qing Lin, who was being held, offered him a candied hawthorn.

"Brother Qin Yu, then we'll be neighbors from now on!"

"Yes, neighbor."

Qin Yu pinched her little face, took another bite, and then put Qing Lin down.

"Go with your mother to buy things, and come home early after you're done."

"Good!"

Qing Lin responded, took her mother's hand, and skipped away. After a few steps, she turned back and waved to Qin Yu.

"Why is this little girl so lovable?"

Qin Yu waved and watched the mother and daughter disappear around the street corner before turning and going home.

Inside the room, Xiao Yi Xian was sitting cross-legged on the bed cultivating, her eyes closed, surrounded by a faint layer of purple Dou Qi.

Qin Yu didn't disturb her. He quietly sat down at the table, his gaze fixed on her.

Suddenly, Xiao Yi Xian withdrew her Dou Qi, and all the purple light instantly retreated back into her body.

Two-Star Great Dou Master.

She hadn't taken the Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pill during her recent journey.

Xiao Yi Xian blinked, her gaze sweeping around the room before settling on Qin Yu:

"You're back!"

Xiao Yi Xian leaped off the bed and jumped directly onto Qin Yu, wrapping her arms around his neck and her legs around his waist. Qin Yu, quite skillfully, reached out and supported her thighs.

"What are you doing...?"

"I can't help missing you."

"... I've only been out for half a day."

"I've been thinking about it for ages."

Qin Yu took two steps, placed Xiao Yi Xian on the bed, and then pressed himself down on her.

Xiao Yi Xian's eyes instantly became somewhat flustered, but her chin lifted slightly in a cooperative manner.

Not only her, but Qin Yu is now also somewhat indulging in that wonderful feeling.

Xiao Yi Xian's hands slid from Qin Yu's neck to his back, her body gradually softening from tension to complete limpness, the whole process taking only a few breaths.

Qin Yu felt that her hands and feet were no longer entangled with him, so he slightly raised himself up and looked down at her.

Xiao Yi Xian's lips were slightly parted, she was breathing heavily, and her eyes were glazed over, as if she hadn't yet recovered from the kiss.

"What's wrong, feeling weak?"

Qin Yu's lips curled up slightly. Xiao Yi Xian glared at him, then weakly punched his chest with her hand.

Qin Yu smiled, took her wrist, lowered his head and kissed her forehead, then rolled over and lay down beside her, pulling her into his arms.

"I'm going to the Xiao Household in a few days, would you like to come along?"

"Where are you going?"

"A thank-you gift."