Seeing the visitor's attractive figure and academy attire, Mo Yu immediately recognized her as Xiao Yu, the granddaughter of the eldest elder of the Xiao family and Xiao Ning's biological sister.
Mo Yu recalled that they had interacted in their youth, but as they grew older and their statuses diverged, their contact had diminished. Xiao Yu had evidently just returned from Canaan College. Why was she coming to greet him now?
"My name is Mo Yu. You must be Xiao Yu's cousin," Mo Yu said, taking a quick look at the beautiful woman before him.
As they spoke, Xiao Yu walked over with her long, seductive legs. When she approached, Mo Yu observed her more closely and was struck by her allure. Her legs were long and straight, a true beauty.
"You are the genius who defeated my brother and the latest rising star in our family. You're actually referred to as one of the 'Twin Dragons of the Xiao Family' alongside that bastard Xiao Yan. I suppose you're just average," Xiao Yu's expression turned disdainful as she spoke.
Upon returning to the family, Xiao Yu had inquired about recent events and found that Mo Yu was currently the most dazzling figure in the Xiao family, aside from Xiao Yan's regained talent. She had always disliked Xiao Yan due to past grievances and initially didn't think much of Mo Yu. As a student at Canaan College, she had encountered many geniuses from various empires and families, and didn't consider the Xiao family's genius particularly impressive.
However, rumors had circulated that the top family members were considering marrying her to Mo Yu. This news infuriated Xiao Yu. As someone who prided herself on her status, she would not settle for an ordinary match.
Seeing Mo Yu's calm demeanor, she was determined to make him understand their difference in status and drive him away.
Mo Yu was puzzled by Xiao Yu's hostility, not understanding how he had offended her. He had been focused on his training and hadn't been involved in family matters recently.
"Whether or not my strength deserves the reputation is none of your concern. If you have no other business, I'll take my leave," Mo Yu replied calmly.
Unreasonable women could be challenging. Mo Yu's gaze briefly lingered on Xiao Yu's school uniform, where three golden stars indicated her strength as a three-star fighter. Mo Yu didn't regard this as a threat, as his own abilities, including advanced fighting skills and the embryonic form of the 'Tian Gang Lei Body,' made him confident in handling anyone below the five-star level.
After his indifferent reply, Mo Yu turned to leave.
"You!" Xiao Yu's face flushed with anger, and she grasped the hilt of her sword, but ultimately restrained herself from acting.
For some reason, Mo Yu's indifference unsettled her. Despite recognizing her three golden stars, he remained unfazed, either confident or foolish.
"Cousin Mo Yu, is that crazy woman Xiao Yu giving you trouble?" Xiao Yan and Xun'er, who had noticed the commotion, approached.
"It's fine. There might just be a misunderstanding," Mo Yu waved off their concern.
Xiao Yan, still agitated, said, "Just ignore her. She's incredibly stubborn!"
Mo Yu and Xun'er exchanged smiles, shaking their heads at the little dispute.
At that moment, Xiao Zhan and others arrived.
"Come, Yan'er, Xiao Yu, let me introduce you. This is Miss Ya Fei, the chief auctioneer of the Temir Auction House," Xiao Zhan said, stepping aside to reveal the enchanting woman in a red dress standing behind him.
Mo Yu and Xiao Yan turned to greet the mature and alluring Ya Fei, saying, "Hello, Miss Ya Fei."
Ya Fei's gaze lingered on Mo Yu, and she blinked slightly, reminded of the Xuan-level body fighting skills at the auction. This recollection made her cheeks flush with a hint of embarrassment.
Recalling her actions in the office after the man in black robe had left, Ya Fei felt a bit self-conscious. Though she often appeared in public, she was usually careful about her behavior. Her moment of indulgence that day was unusual and left her feeling somewhat ashamed.
Xiao Zhan noticed Ya Fei's momentary distraction but didn't understand why she seemed so unsettled.
Fortunately, Ya Fei quickly composed herself, smiling and saying, "I believe these two must be the 'Twin Dragons of the Xiao Family.' Your names have been quite prominent recently."
Mo Yu and Xiao Yan nodded in acknowledgment, indifferent to the title.
Seeing that they had already introduced themselves, Xiao Zhan looked up at the sky and patted Mo Yu and Xiao Yan on the shoulders with a gentle smile, saying, "The coming-of-age ceremony is about to begin. I have some preparations to make. Please don't embarrass me."
Mo Yu and Xiao Yan nodded in agreement.
As Xiao Zhan and Ya Fei moved away, Ya Fei took one last, deep look at the two young men. Her years of experience in auctions had honed her observational skills. She noticed that despite their youth, both had an unusual calmness in their dark eyes, as deep and still as a bottomless pool.
"At such a young age, they can control their emotions so well. The 'Twin Dragons of the Xiao Family' truly live up to their reputation," Ya Fei thought to herself, feeling a mix of admiration and unease.