A chill rose on Galeo's face, but when his gaze swept over the bracelet on Xiao Yao's hand, he gave a somewhat stunned laugh.
Judging by its material, the bracelet in Xiao Yao's hand was clearly just some cheap street-stall trinket worth no more than a hundred gold coins. His Wood Spirit Chain, on the other hand, was an authentic magic crystal accessory that had cost him over a thousand gold coins. Whether in style, price, or practicality, the two bracelets were worlds apart, with no basis for comparison whatsoever.
Therefore, seeing Xiao Yao give such a shabby accessory to a beauty like Xun'er, Galeo could not help mocking him. "Young Master Xiao Yao, with your status and wealth in the clan... surely you do not need to be this stingy, do you?"
Ignoring Galeo's ridicule, Xiao Yao waved a hand before the girl, who had suddenly become lost in thought while staring at the bracelet, and teased, "Little girl, don't tell me you think the gift Brother Xiao Yao gave you is too shabby."
Xun'er came back to her senses and hurriedly extended her right hand. Her purple sleeve, embroidered with black-gold thread, slipped down to reveal a section of snowy-white, delicate wrist. In a soft voice, she said, "Brother Xiao Yao, Xun'er would never dislike it. I just didn't expect Brother Xiao Yao to take the initiative to give Xun'er a gift."
As a faint blush appeared on Xun'er's fair, delicate little face, Xiao Yao gently slipped the bracelet onto her right wrist.
Xun'er raised her head and gave Xiao Yao an elegant, sweet smile. "Thank you, Brother Xiao Yao."
Galeo watched Xun Er display the manner of an ordinary young girl before Xiao Yao, and his expression became somewhat unnatural as jealousy filled his face.
Seeing their