Sisters' Deep Affection, Han Chi's Gift
Hong Feng staggered to his feet, half his face swollen, a trickle of blood oozing from the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with shock and anger.
In Tian Bei City, no one has ever dared to directly lay a hand on the Hong Family or slap them in the street.
It would be a disgrace for him to retreat like this today without uttering a sound. But this young man is already Dou Wang, and he is no match for him at all.
If it were someone from a powerful force in Central Plains, the Hong Family probably wouldn't dare to offend them.
"What, do I have to physically escort you out?"
Nalan Chenfeng's eyes darkened slightly, and his voice carried a hint of coldness.
Beating up the Hong Family members wouldn't have any impact, and if we weren't currently lacking in strength and worried about the Hong Family's retaliation, killing them wouldn't be a big deal either.
The Han Family's stance is his stance; two tigers cannot share one mountain in Tian Bei City, and the Hong Family will be trouble sooner or later.
"Walk--"
Hong Feng stared at Nalan Chenfeng with a gloomy gaze, but in the end, he was not blinded by anger. He led the few panicked members of the Hong Family away quickly.
This person is related to the Han Family. We should report to our family first and investigate his identity thoroughly before proceeding.
I must avenge this grudge if I get the chance.
"At least you have some brains."
Watching the Hong Family slink away, Nalan Chenfeng sneered inwardly.
The Hong Family is not yet fully aligned with the Northern Pavilion. Only after the Hong Family's genius Hong Chen, becomes a Dou Wang or Dou Emperor will the Hong Family be seen as an important dependent force in the eyes of the Wind Lightning Pavilion, and thus have the power to crush the Han Family.
At present, the Hong and Han families are still able to maintain a relative balance in Tian Bei City.
"Who is this person? How dare he hit someone from the Hong Family?"
"What a young Dou Wang expert!"
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Whispers drifted from both sides of the street, and everyone's eyes were filled with shock.
"That was so satisfying."
Han Xue smiled faintly, a hint of approval appearing in her eyes as she looked at Nalan Chenfeng.
He stood up for his sister; he's a decent guy.
I'm sorry to have troubled you again.
Han Yue walked to Nalan Chenfeng's side, pursed her red lips, and said with a hint of apology.
"Why are you being so polite with me? Your business is my business. If you can't even protect your own woman, aren't you useless?"
Nalan Chenfeng raised his hand and pinched Han Yue Yuebing's beautiful face, then smiled slightly.
The Han Family's affairs are his affairs.
This is not just because of Han Yue's problem, but because the Han Family has done him a great favor.
The Earth Tier Dou Technique, Flame Dragon Splitting Sky Slash, the guidance from Han Tian, a Dou Huang expert, and the complete teaching of the Nine-Turn Wandering Wind Art —these were all truly valuable skills for him.
"You guys—this is on the street—"
Seeing Nalan Chenfeng and Han Yue's intimacy, Han Xue felt a strange pang of sadness, as if she were somewhat superfluous.
"Haha, let's go check out the Tian Bei City Auction House-- "
Time flies.
In Tian Bei City, Nalan Chenfeng's act of disciplining the Hong Family caused no stir; the Han and Hong families remained on good terms.
Maintaining a balance.
The Han Family's high-ranking members did not disclose Nalan Chenfeng's specific background, so the Hong Family had not been able to find out anything about him and did not dare to make any rash moves.
Admittedly, if Nalan Chenfeng's surname is Han and his background is clear, the Hong Family will most likely find an opportunity to make their move.
Suppressing the genius of a rival family is something that requires no hesitation.
In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed.
"Sister, who knows when you'll be back after this departure?"
In a room decorated in blue tones, Han Xue gazed at Han Yue with eyes full of reluctance.
"You silly girl, we're not kids anymore, and we can't stay together forever. I'll break through to the Dou Wang at the academy and come back. You should focus on your cultivation in the family as well."
Han Yue held Han Xue in her arms, her voice exceptionally gentle.
"Sister, do you always change after you have someone you like?"
Han Xue's eyes dimmed slightly, and she spoke in a daze.
"What are you saying? Don't think nonsense. Wait for me to return to the family."
Han Yue shook her head and gently patted Han Xue's back.
She admitted that her thoughts were mostly on Nalan Chenfeng, not on her family or her sister.
This is a perfectly normal thing; Xue'er will understand when she grows up.
Even the best of sisters will eventually drift apart as they grow up and marry, unless—
Suddenly remembering something, Han Yue cursed herself inwardly.
After returning to the Han Family, Nalan Chenfeng behaved very well and had no such thoughts about Xue'er at all. Her previous worries were unfounded, but now that such thoughts were actually popping into her mind, it was truly unforgivable.
"Yue'er, it's time to go."
Just as Han Xue was about to say something, Nalan Chenfeng's voice came from the courtyard.
"Alright, Xue'er, I should go now."
Han Yue released Han Xue, a hint of doting in her eyes.
"Sister, let me take you."
Han Xue composed herself and smiled faintly.
"Good."
Han Yue nodded slightly and pulled Han Xue out of the room together.
"Brother-in-law—brother-in-law—you must take good care of my sister at the academy and don't you dare bully her."
Upon seeing Nalan Chenfeng, Han Xue's fair face tensed up, and she immediately gave him a series of instructions.
"I know you sisters are very close, but do I look like some kind of bad person?"
"However, since you've changed your tune, I won't hold it against you."
Nalan Chenfeng remained somewhat noncommittal, offering a slight smile.
The two sisters have a good relationship, he can tell, but it's probably impossible for him to stop bullying Han Yue.
During this period, because he was at the Han Family and had his annoying younger sister Han Xue around, he and Han Yue hadn't had any close contact.
This was a kind of torment for him when he was young and full of vigor, but now that he has returned to the academy, this constraint has been completely broken.
You're not a bad person, but you're definitely not a good one either.
Han Yue added, her beautiful, clear eyes smiling as she looked at Nalan Chenfeng.
If they weren't at the Han Family, this guy would most likely have attacked her and tormented her.
This person seems quite respectable on the surface, but in reality, he's a complete lecher. Perhaps her description isn't quite accurate.
But those strange and unusual poses are probably only something a philandering man would do; she's not some naive little girl.
For some reason, she wasn't particularly averse to those things; this is probably a change that occurs after falling in love with someone.
"We'll discuss this with you when we get back to the academy."
Nalan Chenfeng smiled meaningfully, then changed the subject.
"Alright, don't keep your uncle and the others waiting."
Today is the day to leave the Han Family and return to the academy, and Han Tian and Han Su will still be escorting us.
"Um--"
Han Yue responded and then arrived with Nalan Chenfeng at the plaza where the Han Family parked their flying magical beasts.
At this moment, all the high-ranking members of the Han Family were waiting, clearly showing how much they valued Nalan Chenfeng and Han Yue.
"Nephew, Yue'er will be spending several years in seclusion at the Jia Nan Academy, striving to advance to the Dou Wang level. It's difficult to arrange a time for her to return. Next time she returns to Central Plains, I'll trouble you to escort her back."
I'm worried about leaving her alone.
Han Chi looked at Nalan Chenfeng with a smile and an appreciative gaze.
"Of course, Uncle, don't worry."
Nalan Chenfeng nodded without hesitation.
He will definitely come back to the Central Plains Continent, but he will not be as powerful as he is now when he becomes Dou Wang.
"Moon Girl, you have such good taste!"
Han Chi nodded and smiled, unable to resist praising Nalan Chenfeng.
"I'll be entrusting Yue'er to my nephew from now on. You should keep this; it will be of great help to you."
As he spoke, Han Chi took out a jade box from his Storage Ring and handed it to Nalan Chenfeng.