Twenty-Two: Xun'er's Jealous Fury

After hesitating slightly, Xiao Yu still rose to her feet, her sexy, fair, long legs carrying her toward the shade where the two stood.

Seeing her approach, a rare look of awkwardness appeared on Xiao Dongchen's face. He glanced at Xun'er beside him and immediately began to panic a little.

She's here. What do I do? Need answers online, urgently!

"Young Master Chen, it's been a long time~"

As she drew closer, a trace of nostalgia crossed Xiao Yu's lovely face before she greeted him with a smile.

"Haha, indeed. One year apart feels like three autumns!"

Xiao Dongchen rubbed his nose and gave an awkward laugh, casually making a joke.

He had not expected Xiao Yu to suddenly become so proactive after a year apart!

People really did change.

"Hehe, so you've missed me quite a bit?"

Xiao Yu raised an elegant brow, the corners of her lips curling upward as a teasing smile flashed through her wave-like blue eyes.

"Of course..."

Xiao Dongchen answered without thinking. Then he tilted his head slightly, swept his gaze over her rounded, slender legs, and chuckled. "Especially Sister's legs. I've thought about them day and night..."

"Ah..."

Upon hearing that, Xiao Yu involuntarily felt sweetness bloom in her heart, her smile becoming even more radiant. Then she raised her brows at Xun'er behind her, her expression full of provocation.

So her little brother had always had a place for his sister in his heart!

Driven by a woman's mysterious intuition, Xun'er had been watching Xiao Yu all along. Xiao Dongchen's two remarks, however, completely ignited the fury of this girl with the temperament of a blue lotus.

You've thought about them day and night? Why don't you just die!

"Is that so? So Brother Dongchen likes legs!"

Her clear, ethereal voice carried no emotion at all. Its coldness was somewhat terrifying.

Fuck!

High-risk warning!

Feeling the hairs on his back rise involuntarily, Xiao Dongchen went completely numb. He turned his head slightly and met Xun'er's murderous gaze, making him gulp hard.

It's over!

I'm toast!

Roll credits and throw the flowers!

What should I do after offending the little princess of the Gu Clan in Battle Through the Heavens? How many lives would it take to survive?

Heaven knew he had only spoken the truth. It was all this damn mouth of his fault—why did it have to be so cheap?

"Xun'er, listen to my explanation. Her legs may be beautiful, but I've never touched them!"

In his panic, Xiao Dongchen waved his hands and continued speaking nothing but the truth.

"You still want to touch them?!"

The moment those words came out, Xun'er's anger shot through the roof. A wisp of golden flame actually rose in her autumn-water eyes. Her exquisite little face puffed up with anger, then turned frosty in an instant!

Damn!

Damn!

Damn!

Help!

If I'd known, I wouldn't have joked around. See? It blew up in my face!

"So what if he touches them? I'm willing!"

At that moment, Xiao Yu pouted and stepped forward. With a sweep of her jade-like hand, she directly placed it on the hilt of her sword.

She puffed out her chest, and the crescent moon before it—the proud emblem of a Dou Master—was especially eye-catching. It was clear just how hard she had worked during her year at the academy!

She might act like a bashful young girl around Xiao Dongchen, but when it came to a romantic rival, she would not yield to any woman!

"Brother Chen, then! Will! You! Touch! Them?!"

Almost enunciating every word, Xun'er clenched her pearly teeth as she forced out the question. Possessive by nature, she naturally would not give way when it came to the person she liked.

"No, no, no."

Facing the two girls locked in confrontation, Xiao Dongchen hurriedly shook his head, crying injustice in his heart.

He and Xiao Yu were completely innocent. They had barely exchanged a few words before this—how had things turned into this?

Ah, this damned charm with nowhere to go!

He looked around, searching everywhere. Finally, he spotted the savior who could break this deadlock.

Letting out a long breath, Xiao Dongchen raised his head with a strange expression and calmly reminded Xiao Yu, "Sister, your father is here."

Hearing that, Xiao Yu's elegant brows furrowed slightly. Turning her head, she saw Clan Head Xiao Zhan, her father the Great Elder, and the others walking over.

Originally, she would never have had the courage to come see Xiao Dongchen. But one of her close friends at the academy had told her that for a woman pursuing a man, there was only a thin veil between them—especially for a long-legged beauty like her. That was why she had gained a little confidence.

But if the elders of the Xiao Household found out about this, it would be utterly mortifying!

"Hmph, consider yourself lucky!"

After raising her brows at Xun'er in challenge, Xiao Yu turned and left. With only a few strides of her long legs, she had already gone far away.

Watching her retreating figure, Xiao Dongchen felt like his head had become two heads. Glancing at Xun'er, who looked like a powder keg about to explode, his face was full of bitterness.

Great, you just walked away, and now I'm about to get blown up because of you!

"Xun'er, um, this is all a misunderstanding..."

Facing Xun'er, who was on the verge of erupting, Xiao Dongchen honestly chose to take the initiative.

After all, as some kid once said, when you didn't know what to say, explaining was the best choice.

"What exactly did I misunderstand?"

To his surprise, Xun'er glared with her beautiful eyes wide open, pouting as she pressed him for an answer.

"Uh..."

The moment she said that, Xiao Dongchen was left completely speechless.

His gaze shifted toward Xiao Zhan and the others, who were hurrying over.

"Nephew, so you're here. That girl Xiao Yu just now...?"

Xiao Zhan laughed heartily. Seeing Xun'er's face filled with jealous fury, he understood everything instantly.

"We were only catching up."

Xiao Dongchen waved his hand, unwilling to say more.

Really, why bring up the one thing that shouldn't be mentioned? My dear Clan Head, can we stop here?

"Oh, right. Nephew, let me introduce you. This is Miss Ya Fei of the Mite'er Auction House. Last time, thanks to her, I managed to pick up a Xuan Rank High-Level technique at a bargain."

Changing the subject, Xiao Zhan raised his hand and introduced the gorgeous woman beside him.

"Mm, hello."

Xiao Dongchen nodded, his tone indifferent. Yet as he looked at the mature and alluring woman, his face was filled with despair.

You're stirring up trouble, aren't you? I just got out of the tiger's mouth and into the wolf's den, fuck!

Sure enough, the moment Ya Fei appeared, Xun'er's scrutinizing gaze fell upon the young man. She crossed her jade-like arms, her autumn-water eyes constantly moving between the two of them.

"This must be Young Master Chen. I've heard so much about you!"

"Now that I see you in person, you truly are extraordinary!"

Ya Fei's seductive gaze swept over Xiao Dongchen as she parted her lovely lips. A strange expression appeared on her face.

The mysterious young man selling pills—he was the most likely suspect in her eyes. After all, who in Wu Tan City had not heard his story?

An eleven-year-old Dou Master, with an unfathomable background, who had defeated a Dou Ling expert with one punch just days ago—he was a living legend!

"They're only empty reputations."

Xiao Dongchen scratched his head and smiled faintly, neither pleased nor troubled.

Seeing that the two had become acquainted, Xiao Zhan smiled warmly and said to Xiao Dongchen with gratitude, "These past days, it's all thanks to you that my Yan'er has improved so much. I truly don't know how to thank you!"

"You're too polite, Uncle. I treat Xiao Yan like a brother. His business is my business. Don't worry, go make your preparations first. You'll see a surprise later!"

Xiao Dongchen waved his hand, his expression righteous and solemn.

Want to thank me? Easy—take Ya Fei away already!

I have a feeling that if we stay any longer, Xun'er might turn Wu Tan City upside down in her rage!

"Good!"

As Ya Fei turned to leave with Xiao Zhan, her beautiful eyes lingered deeply on the young man. His calm and unruffled manner was completely different from that black-robed youth. Could she really have misjudged him? After all, that little fellow had been quite lecherous!