[Connection successful!]
It worked?
When he heard the system notification, little joy appeared on Jia Lie Ao's face.
Since he could eavesdrop on Xiao Xun'er's thoughts, that meant there was nothing wrong with the system.
His failure with Xiao Yan, then, had to mean the other man possessed some sort of treasure that blocked it.
An ancient saying had been passed down through the ages: know yourself and your enemy, and you will emerge unscathed from a hundred battles!
If he could not eavesdrop on Xiao Yan's thoughts, he could not take effective measures against him.
He preferred to play it safe. He would not rashly venture into danger without any confidence in his chances.
As he mulled this over, a girl's voice reached his ears. It was Xiao Xun'er's inner voice.
[This is Jia Lie Ao, the young master of the Jia Lie Family?]
[He looks so effeminate. One glance tells you his head is full of sly schemes. No wonder Elder Ling beat him up both times.]
Elder Ling?
Jia Lie Ao's heart sank after hearing her thoughts.
The man in black was actually Ling Ying?
How could it be him?
To be honest, this was completely beyond Jia Lie Ao's expectations.
According to the original story, the ingredients Ling Ying had gathered were for the Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid that Xiao Yan needed most in the early stages.
The two had no dealings with each other before going to the Misty Cloud Sect.
Then what did Ling Ying want those ingredients for?
"Could it really be just as Xiao Xun'er said? He thought I looked effeminate, so he deliberately picked a fight and beat me up?"
Setting those thoughts aside for the moment, Jia Lie Ao wiped the lecherous look off his face, cupped his fists, and said with utmost courtesy, "Miss Xun'er, excuse me. Sorry for the trouble, but could you let me pass?"
The onlookers, who had intended to gather around and enjoy the show, were all dumbfounded.
Was this still the Jia Lie Ao they knew?
He was so easygoing and graciously polite that their eyes practically popped out!
[Huh? Why is this Jia Lie Ao a little different from the rumors?]
[Could this be some new trick to pick up girls?]
[He really is full of sly schemes. If I'd known, I would have told Elder Ling to hit him harder.]
Fuck!
Nothing was more venomous than a woman's heart!
Though he was cursing up a storm inside, Jia Lie Ao still wore a smile that never reached his eyes.
[This guy looks so girly when he smiles. Brother Xiao Yan is still the most manly.]
[Forget it. I'd better avoid having too much to do with him. He's only suffered a few minor injuries, yet he still has to ride a carriage when he goes out. How embarrassing.]
Perhaps he truly could not bear listening any longer. Jia Lie Ao angrily cut the connection and stopped eavesdropping on Xiao Xun'er's thoughts.
This girl had eyes only for her Brother Xiao Yan. With the Dou Emperor Ling Ying guarding her closely as well, he could find no opening to make a move.
This is fucking impossible. As things stand, I'll have to put the plan to win Xiao Xun'er over on hold for now, Jia Lie Ao thought privately, feeling utterly helpless.
On this continent where the strong reigned supreme, one could not take a single step without strength.
Although Xiao Yan had many women, not one of them was easy to win over.
For example:
Xiao Xun'er had room in her heart only for her Brother Xiao Yan, and no one else.
Then there was:
Xiao Yi Xian-without sufficiently strong poison resistance, who would dare touch her?
Medusa-not only did one need to withstand poison, one also had to dare to stake one's life. Otherwise, given her status as the Snake-People Empress, why would she spare anyone a second glance?
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