Fourteen: Invisible Flexing!

As he wandered around, Xiao Dongchen seemed to think of something and gave a mysterious smile. He then told Xun'er to wait nearby before quickly walking away.

Bored, Xiao Xun'er looked around on her own. There were quite a few strange little trinkets in the center of the market, stirring her urge to browse again.

She stopped before a stall, extending her fair wrist to stroke a gauze scarf made of Ice Silkworm Silk. Its pale green color matched her outfit today perfectly, and she was immediately taken with it.

With a flick of her hand, she tossed several gold coins to the vendor and picked up the scarf. Just as she was about to put it away, she heard an ill-timed laugh.

"Oh, isn't this Miss Xun'er? What a coincidence."

Xun'er's willow brows furrowed slightly as she looked toward the voice. A group of people was surrounding a young man dressed in fine brocade as they approached.

The young man had a long, narrow face, thin lips, and a gloomy complexion. His eyes greedily roamed over the girl before him, his expression filled with desire.

"Look at you, taking a liking to such a cheap scarf. Why don't you take a walk with me? I know a shop ahead that sells Ice Crystal Cloud Handkerchiefs. I wouldn't mind giving you one."

The young man licked his lips and took two steps forward, puffing out his chest with considerable confidence.

"I don't want it. If there's nothing else, please leave."

Xiao Xun'er frowned lightly and spoke with disgust. Young Master Galeo had a terrible reputation in Wu Tan City. He had ruined many girls, yet now he actually dared to provoke her.

"Miss Xun'er, don't get worked up."

"It just so happens that I bought a Wood Spirit Bracelet a couple of days ago and was wondering who to give it to. Then I met you today. I'm sure Miss Xun'er won't refuse this small token of mine, right?"

Though Xun'er had driven him away, Galeo was not too angered. With a lecherous smile, he took a bracelet from his robes. A wood-attributed magic crystal was embedded in Gold-Blue Iron, and it looked quite expensive.

"Just this?"

Looking at the bracelet held up before her, Xiao Xun'er's long eyelashes fluttered slightly. A mocking smile appeared on her cool little face.

As the princess of the Gu Clan, what had she not seen?

A broken bracelet like this was supposed to tempt her?

At the very least, it would have to be a ninth-grade pill or a ninth-tier magic core!

You were using this to test an official? What official could withstand such a test?

"Th-This isn't enough?"

Galeo was completely dumbfounded. He had not read much, but he knew that wooing girls required spending money, and money was only meant for girls to see.

He had used this bracelet to lure quite a few girls before. The most shameless part was that once he grew tired of them, he would take it back, claiming it was to completely sever their ties.

Those girls knew his background and could do nothing about it. They could only helplessly let him take it back for free.

So this Wood Spirit Bracelet had already passed through who knew how many hands!

"Heh."

Xiao Xun'er shook her head, unwilling to have any further dealings with such a frog at the bottom of a well.

"Miss Xun'er..."

"Stop!"

Just as Galeo was about to press further and bring out his trump card, a deep shout instantly froze him in his tracks.

Xun'er turned her head and saw a bright yellow figure flash toward him like lightning.

Surging Dou Qi swept out like ocean waves. Bright yellow flames blazed within the boy's pupils, and the corners of his lips lifted slightly. A torrential aura burst forth, and a fierce wind suddenly rose along the broad street.

The one who had arrived was Xiao Dongchen. He had just accepted a system mission and come looking for Xun'er, only to find Galeo blocking her way.

Was there no law left?

What kind of world was this, where even ants dared challenge a dragon?

If he had not been too lazy to involve the innocent, he would have opened with a Great Desolate Prisoner's Finger!

If you wanted to talk nonsense, survive one move from me first before earning the right!

That terrifying aura bore down directly upon Galeo. As he looked at the vast Dou Qi soaring into the sky, his pupils kept widening. Terror instantly filled his eyes, and trembling violently, he finally collapsed onto the ground.

"Wh-What level is this?"

Galeo regretted it so deeply his intestines turned green. How could he not realize that he had provoked someone he could not afford to offend? His entire family might even suffer a catastrophic disaster because of him!

After all, even his father was merely a Da Dou Shi, while the aura of the person before him was a hundred, perhaps a thousand times stronger!

More importantly, the other party was still a teenager!

There was no need to think about it. At this age, in Wu Tan City, this person had to be the mysterious young master, Xiao Dongchen!

Remembering the warnings his father had repeated until his ears had grown calluses, he could not help closing his eyes as tears streamed down his face.

"Xun'er, did this guy make you angry?"

Xiao Dongchen did not spare Galeo a glance. Instead, he turned toward the girl and smiled warmly, his smile bright and radiant.

If not for that domineering aura around him, the boy before her truly would have been mistaken for a refined young gentleman.

Still, she liked this kind of doting attention!

"Forget it. Someone like him isn't worth wasting time on."

Xiao Xun'er shook her head, her autumn-water eyes filled with disdain. With her cool temperament, she truly disliked inviting trouble.

Only before Xiao Dongchen would she show her true childish side. As for anyone else, if persuasion failed, she would simply destroy them with a flick of her finger.

Though she appeared delicate and beautiful, she had already reached the realm of Da Dou Shi. Among those her age, she was practically invincible!

"Fine, whatever you say."

Xiao Dongchen nodded. He then glanced at the pale-faced Galeo, who had long been scared stiff, and curled his lips disdainfully. "Mario, was it? You're lucky. Get lost! If you ever come within a hundred meters of Xun'er again, one word: death!"

The boy raised his head high, like a god passing judgment!

He was merely an ant, not worth stepping on.

The bright yellow Dou Qi made Galeo's tears flow even harder, while that gaze sent a chill straight into his heart. He swallowed, his face full of relief, and nodded frantically without daring to utter a single word.

Soon after, he was helped to his feet by two subordinates. Then, like a stray dog, he staggered away without daring to look back.

The rest of his subordinates looked at one another, then turned and ran as well!

Mom, this monster was too terrifying! I want to go home!

["Ding, congratulations to the host for completing the Wu Tan City side mission—Invisible Flexing Is the Deadliest. Mission reward obtained: Earth-Rank Dou Weapon—Guardian Curse Spirit Bracelet!"]

[Guardian Curse Spirit Bracelet: The peak creation of a weapon-refining master driven by obsession. Having lost his beloved for some reason, he forged this in remembrance!]

[Bracelet effect: Can withstand three full-force attacks from a Dou Zun expert. Recharge period: one month. Normally, it can draw upon the abundant Dou Qi within to aid cultivation and enable rapid recovery!]

After withdrawing his sky-reaching Dou Qi, Xiao Dongchen finally turned around and rubbed Xun'er's head. With a hint of apology, he said, "Sorry, I went to prepare a gift for you and arrived a little late."

"Brother Chen, you came just in time. And a gift? Xun'er has been looking forward to it this whole time!"

Holding her little fists together, Xun'er shed her usual cool demeanor and became bashful. Her large watery eyes blinked repeatedly, making her look exactly like a little fangirl.

"Here, I prepared it for you. Take a look. Do you like it?"

Seeing Xun'er acting so playful and adorable, Xiao Dongchen could not help smiling. He then reached out and lightly tapped her small nose before light flashed from his Storage Ring and a pale green bracelet appeared in his palm.

The bracelet seemed to be made of some unknown material, its strands intertwined like rope. Faint green lights shimmered along its jade-like pale green lines, while luminous white crystals were embedded at every junction. Each crystal was carved with fine pale golden runes, making it obvious at a glance that it was no ordinary item.

"Ah, it's actually an Earth-Grade Dou Weapon!"

Feeling the surging energy within the runes, Xiao Xun'er's small mouth fell open in shock.

An Earth-Rank Dou Weapon was enough to stir up a bloody storm across the Dou Qi Continent. Major factions and even some Dou Zun experts would be unable to resist fighting over one. Such items were extraordinarily rare; even Dou Sheng experts would cast aside their pride to make a move.

Even in the Gu Clan, Earth-Rank Dou Weapons like this were considered treasures, not something ordinary clan members could touch.

Yet here in the tiny Wu Tan City, Brother Chen had casually given one to her. How could she not be shocked?

"You don't like it? If you don't, I'll throw it away. It's not worth much anyway."

Xiao Dongchen raised the bracelet in his hand. To him, it was merely something gained from showing off once, nothing particularly special.

"I like it, I like it!"

The girl, who had been somewhat dazed, was startled awake by his action. She swiftly snatched the bracelet from him. Only after she put it on her smooth wrist did Xiao Xun'er fully regain her senses. Her reaction had been far too eager...

Although the bracelet was precious, it also had to do with this being the first gift the boy had solemnly given her...

"Brother Chen, I didn't..."

A blush rose across her delicate little face. Xun'er hid her hands behind her back, looking very shy.

"I understand. As long as you like it."

Xiao Dongchen scratched his head and smiled faintly. He did not think the girl before him was the sort to worship money. After all, when it came to wealth and foundations, aside from him, she was the richest.

"Thank you, Brother Chen."

Xun'er had always been a refined young lady. Though shy, she was still poised and graceful. She raised her head with a gentle smile, then stood on tiptoe with a flushed face and pressed a fragrant kiss against him.

Smack~

After being kissed on the cheek, Xiao Dongchen was the one who froze. He touched the damp spot on his face and looked over, only to see Xun'er already running away in embarrassment.

Ah, this damned charm of mine!

With a soft laugh, Xiao Dongchen was in high spirits as he strolled away.