Twenty-One: Xiao Yu's Beautiful Legs

In the blink of an eye, three months had passed.

Over those three months, Xiao Yan had relied on his immense wealth to indulge in treating pills like candy.

While cultivating and learning pill refinement, he had swallowed pills until his level rose straight to five-star Dou Zhe. With a constant supply of materials and Yao Lao's careful guidance, he could already refine some medicinal liquids on his own and was only a step away from becoming a first-tier Pill Refiner.

As for Dou Techniques, he had completely mastered the Attraction Palm and Fire-Blowing Palm. He had also cultivated the Eight Extremes Collapse to major mastery, capable of punching a hole through a large tree with a single fist.

As for Xiao Dongchen, he spent every day sightseeing and enjoying himself without a care. Whenever he got bored, he would practice the Great Desolate Prisoner's Finger—blasting fish and punching holes through mountains, it was useful for everything.

With his middle finger raised, everyone feared him!

Today was the day the coming-of-age ceremony began.

As the uncrowned king of Wu Tan City, the Xiao Household's coming-of-age ceremony naturally drew the attention of every major force in the city. Only those forces that had received invitations from the Xiao Household were qualified to attend in person.

Beneath the cool shade of a towering tree stood two comfortable rocking lounge chairs. Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, falling upon the faces of the young man and woman and making them appear brimming with youthful vitality.

Xiao Dongchen lay there with his eyes narrowed, eating homemade ice cream with Xun'er. It was sweet and delicious.

He casually glanced to the side. An ancient stone platform had been erected in the center of the square, with viewing stands on both sides. They were already filled with representatives from various forces, all here to witness this coming-of-age ceremony.

After all, Xiao Yan's breakthrough to Dou Zhe three months ago was already widely known, while the mysterious young master who was never seen in public had made all parties extremely curious.

"Xun'er, do you prefer snowberry or pearfruit flavor?"

Watching her soft, pink little tongue continuously lick the ice cream, Xiao Dongchen could not help feeling that the weather was a little dry. He smiled faintly and asked casually.

Seeing his fixed stare, Xiao Xun'er raised her delicate brows. Her autumn-water eyes turned slightly before she replied with a sweet smile, "Brother Dongchen, did you finish yours and want to eat the one in Xun'er's hand? Here, I'll only let you have one taste. Just a tiny bite."

With that, the girl rose lightly to her feet and approached Xiao Dongchen with graceful steps. Then, smiling, she raised her jade-like hand and gently swayed the ice cream before him.

Xiao Dongchen gave Xun'er a slight glance. The girl stood slim and graceful, her pale green dress perfectly outlining her budding figure.

Her slightly immature little face was filled with pure, lovely beauty. The delicate, glittering accessories decorating her only accentuated her increasingly ethereal temperament. Around her slender waist was tied a white silk butterfly ribbon, fluttering gently in the breeze.

Elegant, so elegant!

Licking his slightly dry lips, Xiao Dongchen looked at the ice cream pinched between her fair jade fingers, but still shook his head firmly. "Th-That wouldn't be appropriate, would it?"

"Really? I just saw Brother Dongchen staring quite intently!"

Xun'er stuck out her tongue and smiled teasingly.

"Uh, you caught me. Haha..."

Xiao Dongchen scratched his head and laughed awkwardly. He could not exactly admit that he had briefly entertained improper thoughts. What a sin, what a sin.

Daring not to meet the girl's eyes, Xiao Dongchen turned his head away. Then the corner of his eye suddenly twitched. Guess what he saw?

A mature, voluptuous beauty of the highest grade!

Wrapped in a fiery red, form-fitting gown, her peach-like full curves were utterly alluring. Her peach-blossom eyes were moist and seductive, and few men could resist that mature, exquisite charm.

She was naturally Ya Fei of the Mite'er Auction House. The moment she appeared, she attracted the gazes of countless supposedly upright gentlemen. Sitting there with her legs together and chin propped on her hand, she had already become a sight of her own.

"What are you looking at?"

Just as Xiao Dongchen's gaze wandered over Ya Fei, Xun'er promptly stepped in front of him and asked in a coquettish tone.

"There are quite a lot of people here."

Pretending not to care, Xiao Dongchen shrugged. Like a mouse caught stealing food by a cat, he looked slightly embarrassed.

"A lot of people are looking over there. Is that Ya Fei beautiful?"

Xun'er planted her little hands on her slender waist, pouted, and asked with an angry expression.

"Cough, nonsense. Xun'er is the most beautiful little fairy in my heart."

Smelling that strong vinegar scent, Xiao Dongchen's heart tightened. He coughed lightly, hurriedly put on a dazzling smile, and spoke in an earnest tone, though his gaze unintentionally drifted downward.

If I can't look at Ya Fei, then I'll look at you. You're both beautiful anyway!

Feeling his gaze begin to wander after that serious declaration, a blush quickly rose on Xiao Xun'er's lovely face. Biting her thin lips with pearly teeth, she twisted her slender waist, stomped her jade foot, and huffed, "Hateful! I'm ignoring you."

Seeing Xun'er lie back in her chair, Xiao Dongchen shook his head slightly. His gaze swept around casually, and his eyes suddenly lit up.

What great legs!

White, long, and slim!

Round and smooth, tender enough to glow!

It was a woman dressed in academy attire, her long hair tied back. She was tall and slender, with a sword hanging at her waist. Her pretty face carried a heroic, valiant charm. Especially those legs—long, sexy, and so scorching that it was hard to look away.

"So she's here. Classmate Xiao Yu, Jia Nan Academy's prized student."

Xiao Dongchen muttered, smiling sheepishly as he admired her.

He remembered it clearly. In order to see the number one leg model of Battle Through the Heavens, he had once happened to visit the hot springs in the back mountains. He had accidentally glimpsed a pair of fair, slender jade legs—and had unfortunately been discovered.

He had originally thought he would end up being chased down like Xiao Yan, but perhaps because he was too handsome, Xiao Yu actually pretended not to know about it in front of him. Only afterward did the looks she gave him begin carrying an indescribable flavor.

There was nothing he could do. Being too outstanding and too handsome was also a kind of trouble!

To keep her mouth shut, he had casually tossed her a low-grade Earth-tier cultivation technique suitable for her, the Jade-Playing Art. Mainly because the junk gifted by the system took up too much space, you know.

That night, beneath flowers and moonlight, the young man and woman had met, and he still could not forget the look in Xiao Yu's eyes—as though she had been stunned for ten thousand years!

Yet unexpectedly, it had backfired. After that, Xiao Yu would occasionally find chances to brush past him. Whenever she saw him, her cheeks would even flush, and after seeming as if she wanted to say something, she would trot away.

It made him wonder whether he had gotten the wrong script. Wasn't she supposed to be arrogant and willful? Why was she so shy, like a rabbit?

In short, until Xiao Yu left for Jia Nan Academy, she had not interacted much with him. Only during that final passing encounter had she left behind a single sentence: "Little rascal, your big sister will work hard!"

Work hard? Work hard for what?

Say it clearly before you leave!

Luckily, Xun'er had not been there at the time, or she definitely would have misunderstood. After all, he had casually replied, "Keep it up."

Not far away, seemingly sensing the gaze of an old acquaintance, Xiao Yu turned her head. Seeing Xiao Dongchen beneath the tree shade with Xun'er, she froze slightly. A wordless bitterness rose in her heart, and her beautiful eyes dimmed somewhat.

Proud as she had always been, she unconsciously lowered her head. Stroking the sword hilt, she fell into a daze.

I've already become a one-star Dou Master. Is the gap still that great?

Actually, if he doesn't mind... I can be very traditional too!