The warm sun hung high, and the lotus pond rippled.
A Kunpeng, disguised as a fish, swam silently beneath the green lotus.
Xiao Xun'er leaned on Xiao Bai's shoulder, leisurely sitting in a courtyard within the Jade Immortal Pavilion, gazing at the beautiful scenery before her.
Golden clouds streaked across the sky, ancient trees swayed in the wind, each leaf seemingly embodying the birth and death of the universe, mysterious and unpredictable.
"Brother Xiao Bai, this is the Golden Emperor Ancient Lotus Technique that Xun'er recently learned. Isn't it beautiful?" Xiao Xun'er smiled radiantly, her beauty unparalleled.
The Golden Emperor Ancient Lotus Technique, a high-level Xuan-rank combat skill of the Ancient Clan, could penetrate an enemy's defenses in an instant, incinerating their physical body—incredibly powerful!
Yet, at this moment, Xiao Xun'er used it as fireworks to please Xiao Bai.
If this were to spread, it would likely cause a group of powerful figures to beat their chests in anger.
After all, it was a high-level Xuan-rank combat skill!
The entire Xiao Clan couldn't find a combat skill of this caliber!
Xiao Bai shook his head slightly, stroking Xiao Xun'er's hair, and said with a faint smile, "The scenery is beautiful, but it can't compare to even a fraction of my Xun'er."
Although Xiao Xun'er was still young, her shapely figure, encased in a tight-fitting palace dress, was already quite alluring.
"Pfft~ You're so glib."
"No~ These are just my true feelings."
Just as Xiao Xun'er shyly nestled into Xiao Bai's arms, a sharp shout suddenly came from outside the courtyard.
"Xiao Bai!"
"You good-for-nothing, come out here right now! I have something to say to you!"
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Upon hearing this, Xiao Xun'er frowned slightly, her tone suddenly turning cold, and said, "How dare he be rude to Brother Xiao Bai! Xun'er will definitely teach him a lesson!"
No one could bully her Brother Xiao Bai.
"Go out and see."
Xiao Bai affectionately stroked Xiao Xun'er's forehead, comforting her.
A mere Xiao Clan guard wasn't enough to anger him.
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As soon as the two stepped out of the Jade Immortal Pavilion, they saw a tall and burly Xiao Clan guard standing not far away.
He stared at Xiao Bai, whose arm was draped in Xiao Xun'er's, his eyes filled with jealousy and disdain. He said coldly, "Young Master Xiao Yan has ordered you to participate in the clan's internal test this afternoon. If you don't go..."
"Heh heh~ I'll expel this piece of trash from the Xiao family!"
Xiao Yan? The clan's internal test?
Xiao Bai seemed to be deep in thought.
In recent years, he had been immersed in cultivation and waiting for Ya Fei to arrive in Wutan City, so he hadn't really paid much attention to these things.
Counting the days, it seemed that it had been about a year since Ya Fei arrived in Wutan City.
Indeed, it was time to make some preparations to win over Ya Fei.
"Insolence!"
"Brother Xiao Bai is not a piece of trash!"
Xiao Xun'er's eyebrows furrowed slightly, her light voice containing a faint chill.
"Xiao... Xiao Xun'er?!"
The guard swallowed hard, his face covered in cold sweat from fear.
In the Xiao clan, who didn't know that Xiao Xun'er held a special position!
Even the elders and clan leaders treated her with utmost respect. He was merely a guard, and how could he not be terrified in the face of Xiao Xun'er's anger?
"Xun'er, are you going to the test this afternoon?" Xiao Bai asked.
"Yes, but... if Brother Xiao Bai doesn't want to go, Xun'er can stay and keep Brother Xiao Bai company~" Xiao Xun'er said sweetly.
Although the Xiao Clan test was important, it was still insignificant compared to Xiao Bai.
"Hahaha~"
Xiao Bai felt a warmth in his heart and laughed, "Then Xun'er, take me to Wutan City for a stroll."
As for Xiao Yan's threat, he didn't care at all.
The Xiao Clan was now just a small giant in Wutan City, nothing in the entire Jia Ma Empire, let alone the Dou Qi Continent.
With the Ancient Sacred Body and the Kun System, he didn't need to rely on the Xiao Clan, much less on Xiao Yan!
"Okay!"
Xiao Xun'er was slightly taken aback, then smiled sweetly.
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The guard was dumbfounded, pointing at Xiao Bai in terror, "You...aren't you afraid of being expelled from the Xiao family?"
"Go ahead."
Xiao Bai didn't even bother to glance at him, taking Xiao Xun'er's hand and slowly leaving amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd.
What did his parents get in return for dying for the Xiao clan?
Nothing more than two handfuls of yellow earth in a desolate ancient forest, ignored by everyone.
He hadn't received any aid from the Xiao clan over the years, so he had no feelings for this place.
The guard stared at the departing two, his pupils dilating in disbelief, "Crazy!"
"You must be crazy!!!"
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In the shadows.
Ling Ying smiled faintly, saying arrogantly, "This kid has guts."
"However...whether he can withstand the pressure from the ancient clan and truly marry Miss is still unknown!"
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In a courtyard somewhere.
"He actually dared to refuse?"
Xiao Yan was somewhat bewildered by Xiao Bai's actions, staring blankly into the distance.
Even if Xiao Bai possessed some talent, if he truly left the Xiao Clan, he would ultimately be nothing more than an ant, unable to grow!
Yet Xiao Bai did just that!
Fearless of the future! Utterly arrogant!
Thinking of Xiao Xun'er currently traveling hand in hand with Xiao Bai, Xiao Yan clenched his fists, his aura surging, his handsome eyes revealing overwhelming killing intent!
"I am the young master of the Xiao Clan!"
"At eleven years old, I successfully condensed a Dou Qi vortex, becoming a peerless genius of the Dou Zhe realm!"
"Since he is so ungrateful, then tell the Grand Elder to expel Xiao Bai from the Xiao Clan!"
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"Xiao Bai?"
The Grand Elder listened to the report from Xiao Yan's guards ahead, thoughtfully saying, "Since this person is so stubborn, then let's do as the young master says and expel him from the Xiao Clan."
Now that Xiao Yan has broken through to the Dou Zhe realm, his future is limitless. Let alone expelling an unknown rookie like Xiao Bai, he wouldn't object to turning the entire Xiao Clan upside down.
After all, with Xiao Yan's current talent, he might break through to the Dou Huang realm in the future, leading the Xiao Clan to an unprecedented peak!
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Xun'er led Xiao Bai through several turns on the wide streets, finally entering a medium-sized market town located in the northern part of the city.
This was the largest market town in Wutan City, controlled by the Jia Lie family...
"Brother Xiao Bai, is there anything you like? Xun'er can give it to you," Xiao Xun'er said softly, fluttering her beautiful, bright eyes.
Gazing at the girl's lively and adorable appearance, a warm smile appeared on Xiao Bai's lips. He gently patted the girl's head and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear, "You know my Xun'er is a little rich girl!"
"Then I won't be polite with you."
With a light laugh, Xiao Bai went to a stall ahead and began to browse.
He wasn't being pretentious.
He really spent the rich girl's money!
Amidst the bustling market, a young girl stood still, smiling gently. Her elegant figure was like a lotus flower in the mortal world, serene and composed.
"My Xun'er... Pfft~"
"Brother Xiao Bai is also from my family..."
Xun'er murmured softly, tilting her head slightly, then smiled faintly and moved gracefully to the side of the leisurely young man in front of her.
At this moment, Xiao Bai had already selected several items, which were quite expensive.
Just as Xiao Xun'er was about to pay, a contemptuous sneer suddenly came from behind.
"Eh, isn't this the pretty boy from the Xiao clan? Heh, I thought it was just a rumor, but I didn't expect him to really be a good-for-nothing who relies on women!"
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(End of this chapter)