Chapter 28: Xiao Yu
A month passed in the blink of an eye, and the coming-of-age ceremony arrived as scheduled.
During this month, Xiao Yuan didn't experience any breakthroughs.
After all, he had already advanced to Fighter, and the energy required for further advancements was much greater than when he was cultivating his Fighting Qi.
Moreover, the energy required to level up by one star only grew as he continued.
Although Xiao Yuan hadn't made much progress in his realm, his cultivation of Dou Techniques had advanced. He could now perform the mid-level Xuan rank Ice Mirror technique with ease.
As for the advanced Xuan rank Ice Killing technique, he had also practiced it, but it consumed a considerable amount of Fighting Qi, so he only used it as a trump card.
The coming-of-age ceremony was a major event for any family.
For a family to remain prosperous, the most important thing was to have a steady supply of fresh blood, and this fresh blood naturally came from the younger generation of the family.
Only with a sufficiently large and talented younger generation could a family ensure that its competitive edge wouldn't diminish in the future.
As one of the three major families in Wutan City, the Xiao family's coming-of-age ceremony naturally attracted the attention of various forces within the city. Some friendly forces even received invitations to attend the ceremony.
Among them was Ya Fei, whom Xiao Yuan had not seen in the past month.
Today, she wore a luxurious red dress, and her voluptuous and graceful body was subtly revealed under the well-fitted attire, exuding an alluring charm.
Ya Fei's presence today officially represented the Mittel Auction House of Wutan City. In reality, she was there on behalf of the Mittel family and herself.
Under normal circumstances, Ya Fei would have been surrounded by many prominent figures from the city.
However, today was a little different.
Ya Fei stood next to the massive wooden platform that had been specially constructed for the coming-of-age ceremony, walking side by side with Xiao Yuan.
Though Xiao Yuan was only sixteen, his height had already surpassed Ya Fei's by half a head. With both of them being famous "beauties" of Wutan City, their standing together attracted most of the gazes in the crowd.
"Fortunately, you're here. Otherwise, this trip would have been quite troublesome."
Feeling the eyes of those around her, Ya Fei let out a sigh and spoke lightly.
"Hehe, Ya Fei Jie came here for me, so it's only right that I do this small thing!" Xiao Yuan smiled and replied.
"Xiao Yuan, you're always so confident." Ya Fei laughed and shook her head.
"Of course, I've always been confident. Ya Fei Jie, you've known me for a while now," Xiao Yuan replied seriously.
"However, it seems Xiao Yuan didn't put much effort into training this month, still only a Two-Star Fighter!"
Ya Fei's lips curled in amusement, a teasing glint flashing in her eyes as she deliberately teased him.
"Alright, I have been a bit lazy, but mainly because I was distracted thinking that Ya Fei Jie would come to my coming-of-age ceremony," Xiao Yuan shrugged, a helpless expression on his face.
Ya Fei couldn't help but smile, lightly pushing Xiao Yuan before saying, "So now it's my fault?"
"Mm!"
Seeing Xiao Yuan's serious expression as he answered, Ya Fei couldn't help but laugh and said, "Seems like this month, your Fighting Qi went into your courage and mouth, huh?"
"Mm, Ya Fei Jie, as expected of someone from the Mittel family, your insight is sharp!" Xiao Yuan smiled and replied.
"Hmph, I thought you were different from those young masters, but now it seems you're even more slick-tongued than them!"
Ya Fei huffed lightly, pouting as she playfully scolded him.
But her eyes were filled with smiles, and clearly, she didn't mind his teasing at all.
"What's the difference for men? If I had to say something different, it's just that I hold Ya Fei Jie in a more important place in my heart," Xiao Yuan said with a smile.
Ya Fei froze for a moment upon hearing this, but then her smile grew even brighter.
Under the shade of a large tree in the distance, Xiao Yan was sitting with Xun'er, relaxing. The two of them had naturally noticed Xiao Yuan and Ya Fei chatting and couldn't help but gossip.
"Tsk, Third Brother already told me that he's close with the chief auctioneer Ya Fei from the Mittel Auction House. Looks like I'll be getting a sister-in-law soon!" Xiao Yan squinted, a smile playing at the corner of his lips.
Xun'er nodded and smiled sweetly, "Many of the young masters in Wutan City spent quite a bit of money trying to win Ya Fei's attention, but in the end, it all came to nothing. I didn't expect Brother Xiao Yuan to win her over!"
"Oh? Already won her over?" Xiao Yan asked, still confused.
"Hm, Brother Xiao Yan, don't you see? The way Ya Fei looks at Brother Xiao Yuan isn't just the look of a friend!"
Xun'er added with a teasing tone.
"Uh..."
Xiao Yan stared at them more carefully, and the more he looked, the more it seemed familiar.
That gaze... It looked a bit like how Xun'er looked at him?
Could it be... No, no, I must be imagining things!
Shaking his head to rid himself of some wicked thoughts, Xiao Yan noticed Xun'er hadn't said anything for a while, so he turned to look at her.
Xun'er was staring in another direction.
Following her gaze, Xiao Yan frowned slowly.
At the point where their gazes met, a tall, elegant beauty dressed in what seemed to be academy attire was leaning against a large tree. The beauty was carrying a long sword at her waist, her figure tall and slender. What caught everyone's attention the most were her long, graceful legs—sexy and slender legs that even the enchanting Ya Fei couldn't compare to.
"Xiao Yu Jie?" Xiao Yan frowned, staring at the tall beauty. "Didn't she go to the Jia Nan Academy for further studies? Why is she back?"
Xun'er shrugged playfully, then turned her head, teasing, "Seems like Brother Xiao Yuan might be in trouble now."
"Uh-oh, before, Xiao Yu Jie paid a lot of attention to Third Brother. She might have some feelings for him. If she sees Third Brother with Ya Fei Jie, this could turn into a big issue!"
Xiao Yan's face twitched, and he couldn't help but start worrying for Xiao Yuan!
In the distance, Xiao Yu seemed to have noticed something. She turned her head and, seeing Xiao Yan under the tree, paused for a moment. Then, she smiled kindly and nodded.
She then moved her long, sexy legs and walked toward Xiao Yan.
Seeing her approach, Xiao Yan glanced at Xiao Yuan, who hadn't noticed what was going on. Gritting his teeth, he stood up and walked with Xun'er to meet her.
"Xiao Yan, I heard your talent has recovered, congratulations!"
As she got closer, Xiao Yu noticed the stiff expression on Xiao Yan's face and felt somewhat puzzled, but still smiled and congratulated him.
"Cough, Xiao Yu Jie, you're back!"
Xiao Yan laughed awkwardly when he heard her.
"Mm, it's the break, so I came back. By the way, where's your brother? Where did he go?"
Xiao Yu smiled and explained, then asked.
Upon hearing Xiao Yu's question, Xiao Yan's smile froze.
(END CHAPTER)
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