A faint blush rose on Ya Fei's face again, but she admitted it openly.
Indeed, there was a unique personal charm about Xiao Yan, a special demeanor that came from his character and understanding, making people admire him.
Many times, it had nothing to do with appearance or age, and even little to do with strength or status.
Of course, if he possessed these things, this charm would be infinitely magnified, even dazzling.
And at this moment, the charm inherent in Xiao Yan's character was infinitely magnified by his domineering methods and composed demeanor.
"I can't imagine how many girls you'll make swoon when you grow up."
Ya Fei rested her jade hand on her fragrant cheek, murmuring softly, when she suddenly saw Xiao Yan walking over.
"Heh heh, I'm not very interested in making other girls swoon, but if I can make Sister Ya Fei swoon, then that would indeed be a very fulfilling thing."
Xiao Yan's face pressed close to Ya Fei's pretty face, and a mischievous smile spread across his lips.
As he spoke, Xiao Yan suddenly cupped Ya Fei's jade-like cheeks in his hands, much to her surprise, and then his handsome young face leaned in forcefully.
"Smack!"
A clear sound echoed in the room.
A moment later, Xiao Yan chuckled, smacking his lips with a lingering feeling. Looking at Ya Fei, whose beautiful eyes were wide open, he chuckled softly, "Only by kissing like this can one truly notice."
"You!"
Attacked so suddenly by Xiao Yan, even with Ya Fei's temperament, her face was flushed crimson beyond compare.
Especially when she thought that this young man in front of her was actually only thirteen years old, a sense of absurdity lingered in Ya Fei's heart.
However, by the time she reacted, Xiao Yan had already walked to the door.
Giving Ya Fei an ambiguous look back, the young man pushed open the door and walked out with a somewhat wild smile.
Ya Fei sat stunned in place, watching the young man's gradually disappearing back.
After a long while, only when the blush on her face faded did she somewhat disdainfully wipe the saliva from her face.
"Little hooligan."
Ya Fei lightly spat with her red lips, but she was somewhat astonished to find that she felt no aversion to Xiao Yan's liberties; in fact, deep down in her heart, a hint of joy that she herself hadn't noticed was quietly stirring.
Walking on the streets of Utan City, Xiao Yan was in a very good mood. Humming a little tune all the way, he leisurely returned to the Xiao Family.
"Young Clan Leader!"
"Young Clan Leader!"
Along the way, the Family members he passed all respectfully greeted Xiao Yan. Even Xiao Ning, who used to be somewhat defiant towards Xiao Yan, was very respectful after seeing him.
He now thoroughly understood how vast the gap between himself and Xiao Yan was; that kind of immense difference was enough to make one despair.
As for Xiao Yu, after being dealt with by Xiao Yan once and then receiving the benefit of the Jùqì Sǎn (Gathering Qi Powder) once, she now avoided Xiao Yan's gaze.
As the saying goes, one who eats from another's hand feels indebted, and one who takes from another's mouth speaks softly.
Ever since obtaining that Jùqì Sǎn (Gathering Qi Powder), Xiao Yu, even if she had a temper, always felt it was inappropriate to direct it at Xiao Yan.
This was precisely why the Xiao Family members grew increasingly respectful of Xiao Yan. Besides the growing awe due to the change in Xiao Yan's identity and status, the benefits Xiao Yan brought to the Family were also substantial.
For example, the Foundation Establishment Liquid, which was rumored to sell for forty to fifty thousand gold coins a bottle outside, could be purchased by the younger generation of the Xiao Family for only twenty thousand gold coins.
Some outstanding Family disciples could even receive a portion of Foundation Establishment Liquid for free.
Because of Xiao Yan, the Xiao Family was able to become the largest force in Utan City within just half a year, and these individuals also benefited greatly from it.
Smiling and nodding to the Family members along the way, Xiao Yan slowly walked back to his room, but his expression changed slightly as if he had thought of something.
"Oh no, Xun Er!"
Recalling how that girl had been so angry to the point of tears today because of him, Xiao Yan couldn't help but feel a touch of guilt.
Just as he was about to go and comfort her, Xiao Yan suddenly thought of something. He first went to the Family's fruit storage area, picked up two green tangerines, and carefully wiped himself with the orange peels. Only then did he exhale and walk towards Xun Er's room.
It was spring, and Utan City was in the season of blooming mountain flowers. The Xiao Family, naturally, was also in full bloom during this season.
Along the way, he happened to encounter Xiao Mei picking flowers. With a flash of inspiration, Xiao Yan tricked Xiao Mei into giving him the fresh flowers she held.
"Cousin, you finally came to find me."
Xiao Mei was very happy to see Xiao Yan asking her for two bouquets of fresh flowers.
Ever since Xiao Yan's Dou Qi Level 3 dropped last year, he had no longer been interested in the young maidens of their Family, but instead focused solely on Xun Er.
This made Xiao Mei feel somewhat sad yet helpless.
If it were someone else, she might reflect on whether she had done something wrong.
But in front of Xun Er, she clearly understood that she truly had no comparison.
"The flowers Mei'er picked are truly beautiful."
Smiling, Xiao Yan patted Xiao Mei's head, tied a few flowers into a bouquet, and then left directly.
"Cousin, where are you going?"
Xiao Mei looked at Xiao Yan with some confusion.
"To refine medicine. These few bouquets of fresh flowers you have can just help me calm my mind and focus when I refine medicine."
Xiao Yan's words made Xiao Mei even more joyful, but she didn't expect that after getting these bouquets of fresh flowers, Xiao Yan turned around and went straight to Xun Er's small courtyard.
The quiet courtyard's door wasn't closed. Xiao Yan tiptoed in without making a sound. After entering the courtyard, he saw the young girl sitting on a bamboo chair, holding her knees, her face looking weary.
"I was so loud with Brother Xiao Yan today, he won't be sad, will he?"
With her snow-white chin resting on her knees, the young girl murmured softly.
"If Brother Xiao Yan really has other women in the future, what should I do?
A guy like him can't possibly stay by my side forever. He will never lack excellent women around him."
Thinking of this, the young girl suddenly let out a light breath, her gaze filled with a self-deceiving determination.
"Even if Brother Xiao Yan truly has other women in the future, I will not leave him."
But the next moment, a hint of mist rose in the young girl's incredibly clear, watery eyes.
"But, but I really don't want to share Brother Xiao Yan with anyone else…"
As night fell, the spring breeze gently stirred the young girl's light purple skirt, and a slender silk ribbon outlined her slender, graspable waist.
Her three thousand strands of dark hair were covered in a hazy halo by the gradually rising moonlight. The silvery-white moonlight grew denser, gently scattering on the young girl's fair, jade-like little face.
Two lines of pearl-like tears fell, giving her exquisitely delicate little face under the moonlight a fragile, hazy beauty.
Watching the young girl's helpless, curled-up, softly sobbing appearance, Xiao Yan's heart suddenly felt as if it had been stabbed by a knife.
He slowly walked into the courtyard, and as the young girl looked back with a flustered expression, Xiao Yan suddenly pulled Xun Er into his embrace, as if he wanted to merge this young girl into his own body.
Warm body temperature and a faint, elegant fragrance emanated. Xiao Yan's chin gently rested on the young girl's forehead.
"I'm sorry, Xun Er."