"You!"
Hearing Mo Yu's shameless words, Xiao Yu's pretty brows furrowed, and a flash of anger crossed her beautiful eyes.
The young man in front of her had been so smart and handsome earlier that she couldn't help but feel a little moved. But now, his shamelessness was a shock.
"Just give up on this idea. I will never agree to marry you, even if I die!" Xiao Yu said angrily.
Seeing her reaction, Mo Yu raised his eyebrows. Xiao Yu and Xiao Mei were indeed different. Xiao Mei was a bit snobbish, but Xiao Yu's straightforwardness was endearing.
Combined with her long legs and slim figure, her appearance was exceptionally striking. She seemed like she would make a good wife.
Mo Yu had seen all kinds of women in his previous life and didn't care much about a woman's family background or talent.
Of course, Mo Yu was just considering it. Starting a family was still a distant thought for him.
Seeing that Xiao Yu was genuinely angry, Mo Yu retracted his joke. His expression returned to calm, his eyes as serene as a deep pool.
"Haha, I was just joking with cousin Xiao Yu. I have no intention of getting married for the time being. Rest assured, cousin Xiao Yu, I will speak with the clan leader personally."
Xiao Yu was taken aback. A hint of surprise flickered across her beautiful eyes as she asked in disbelief, "Are you...really serious about this!?"
Although Xiao Yu wasn't the type to charm others with her looks, she was extremely confident in her beauty. She believed she was as beautiful as anyone in the Xiao family and even in Wutan City, except for Xun'er.
Even the young girl Xun'er couldn't compare to her in figure due to her age.
In Canaan Academy, which was filled with geniuses, many sought her attention. However, Mo Yu seemed to dismiss all this as insignificant.
"There's no need for me to lie to cousin Xiao Yu about this," Mo Yu said, spreading his hands.
Seeing that Mo Yu seemed genuinely uninterested, Xiao Yu felt a sense of relief, though she couldn't quite explain why.
Remembering the boy's impressive demeanor and striking appearance during the recent test, and the title of "Dragon of the Xiao Family," Xiao Yu felt increasingly lost.
Ignoring Xiao Yu's complex emotions, Mo Yu waved his hand in farewell.
As he walked away, Xiao Yu watched his slender figure fade into the sunset, captivated by his shifting demeanor—one moment cynical, the next mysterious and indifferent. Which was the real him?
…
After leaving the back mountain, Mo Yu returned home only to be informed by the clan leader's servant that the following day was when they would go to the Dou Qi Pavilion to select martial arts techniques.
Although Mo Yu had little interest in this and didn't take the Xiao family's skills seriously, he decided to go along, if only to avoid explaining the skills he was currently practicing.
The next morning, after practicing his skills at the courtyard gate for a while, Xiao Yan and Xun'er arrived together.
"Cousin Mo Yu, today is the day to choose martial arts. Don't forget!" Xiao Yan, still dressed in black, looked at Mo Yu's graceful movements with a hint of surprise before chuckling.
Mo Yu put away his fighting skills, chuckling as he looked at the young couple in front of him. "I guess you two aren't too concerned about the family's skills. This trip is likely just to appease Uncle Xiao Zhan."
Xun'er smiled faintly, like a green lotus, not commenting on Mo Yu's words. Xiao Yan, looking awkward, touched his head. Cousin Mo Yu always seemed to read his thoughts perfectly.
"I can't let my father down for his kindness," Xiao Yan said ambiguously.
Mo Yu waved his hand lightly. "Let's go, it's almost time."
Half a minute later, standing in line, Mo Yu looked up at the huge attic in front of him and shook his head in amazement.
The plaque on the attic displayed the ancient characters "Dou Qi Pavilion," slightly yellowed with age and marked by the passage of time. The inscription showed the charm of a master, indicating it was written by a powerful Xiao clan member from the past.
This pavilion was the most important place in the Xiao family, housing the martial arts techniques accumulated over hundreds of years.
Mo Yu's keen soul perception allowed him to detect several obscure and powerful auras in a remote part of the pavilion. Clearly, the Xiao family had some hidden masters.
Of course, their strength would not be too great. The Xiao family had been in decline for too long...
As the younger generations of the Xiao family finished gathering, the patriarch, Xiao Zhan, announced the rules for entering the Dou Qi Pavilion.
"Now that you all know the rules, let's get started."
Xiao Zhan nodded in satisfaction, stepping aside to reveal a stone pillar in front of the pavilion's gate. On top of it was a transparent crystal ball.
He waved his hand, and the two guards behind him slowly pushed open the huge black door with a creak.
"After testing your attributes, you can enter. Remember, walk through the passage according to your attributes. Don't go the wrong way!" Xiao Zhan addressed the crowd, signaling them to begin.
With Xiao Zhan's nod, the first young man jumped forward excitedly, touched the crystal ball with both hands, and a light green glow emerged.
"Wood attribute, well, go on in." Xiao Zhan glanced at the crystal ball, then nodded with a smile.
As the first person led the way, the audience became restless. They rushed forward, tested their attributes, and entered the Dou Qi Pavilion.
Watching the crowd thin out, Mo Yu smiled at Xiao Yan and Xun'er behind him. "Let's go in and take a look."
Xun'er spread her hands cutely. The family's martial arts held no appeal for her. Xiao Yan felt the same and nodded lightly.
Since the three of them weren't in a hurry, they waited until everyone had gone in before approaching leisurely, under Xiao Zhan's watchful eye.
Xiao Yan tested first, and the crystal ball emitted a blazing red light, confirming his fire attribute.
Mo Yu observed that, as Xiao Yan and Xiao Zhan passed each other, the patriarch subtly whispered something in Xiao Yan's ear.
Clearly, the patriarch was using his power for personal gain.
Mo Yu shook his head secretly but said nothing. After all, he had become accustomed to such behavior over several lifetimes.
Next was Xun'er.
As Xun'er touched the crystal ball with her slender finger, it immediately turned a fiery red, resembling a blazing fireball. The fireball lasted briefly before slowly fading, leaving the crystal ball covered in tiny cracks.
Seeing this, Xiao Zhan shook his head helplessly and looked at Mo Yu with a bitter smile. "I didn't expect Xun'er to have such a special physique that it damaged the crystal ball. I remember you have a thunder attribute, Xiaoyu, so there's no need to test it. Just go in directly."
Mo Yu was naturally pleased. Given his physique, the impact he might cause could be even more impressive than Xun'er's.
"Room 31, Second Route of Thunder Road!"
As Mo Yu was about to enter, he heard Xiao Zhan's faint whisper.
Mo Yu was momentarily surprised, then a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
He and Xiao Yan received the same special treatment...