Chapter 279: Xiao Yuan: I'm Really Pissed Right Now
In a quiet courtyard of the Han family estate, a cool and elegant figure sat on a stone chair. Her beautiful eyes stared blankly at the room before her. Reflecting on the past few days, Han Yue felt as if she had been living in a dream.
She had been threatened by Hong Chen, and for her sister's sake, had been prepared to sacrifice herself.
But in that desperate moment, Xiao Yuan had descended from the heavens like a god of war. With unmatched power, he had slain Hong Chen, all of the Hong Clan elders, the clan master Hong Li, the patriarch Hong Tianxiao, and even a Wind Lightning Pavilion elder had been killed by one of his companions.
Even while injured, he was still so powerful.
Just like at the Inner Academy—after saving her, he had single-handedly slain the Snow Demon Ape and even acquired the Earth Heart Body-Tempering Milk.
She had never imagined she would see Xiao Yuan again in this life, let alone have the chance to marry him.
These past few days, whenever she thought of her own boldness back then, her cheeks would burn with embarrassment.
She had always been cold and reserved, rarely speaking much, let alone boldly declaring in front of her entire family that she wanted to marry a man who had suddenly appeared. Even more, she had tried to seduce him!
And that man was her junior!
Though they weren't married yet, and hadn't consummated their relationship, she had already said what she said. Plus, Xiao Yuan had declared with great dominance that the Hong Clan would be her bride price. Now, all of Tianbei City knew—Han Yue belonged to Xiao Yuan.
But she also felt fortunate. Had the Hong Clan not forced her, she might never have had the courage to confess her feelings for Xiao Yuan. Perhaps she would've kept those feelings buried her whole life.
"Big sis, why are you sneaking off to see brother-in-law again~?"
As Han Yue's mind wandered, a teasing voice came from behind. She turned to see her adorable younger sister approaching. Smiling helplessly, she said, "You little rascal, daring to tease your big sister now?"
"Hehe, I just wanted to see what kind of man could completely enchant my ice-cold beauty of a sister!"
Han Xue leapt over, pressing her firm chest against Han Yue's arm, producing a soft, squishy effect that made one's heart flutter. Though younger than Han Yue, she certainly didn't lose out in figure.
Unlike her calm and reserved sister, Han Xue—despite putting on a strict front in public—was like a playful kitten at home with those she trusted.
"You little troublemaker!"
Han Yue blushed and gave her sister a light slap on the rear. The sound echoed clearly.
"Ah! Sis, you're blushing! Let me see~!"
Han Xue leaned in closer, grinning mischievously.
"Alright, enough of your nonsense."
Han Yue ruffled Han Xue's soft hair lovingly. Though exasperated, her eyes were full of affection.
"Hehe, big sis is the best!"
Han Xue rubbed her cheek against her sister's, eyes closed contentedly like a spoiled kitten. Han Yue closed her eyes slightly and wrapped an arm around her sister's shoulders, gently patting her.
These past days of sitting out here in silence would've been unbearable without her sister to keep her company.
Click.
A mechanical sound echoed—the door to the secret chamber opened, and a white-robed Xiao Yuan emerged.
He looked startled.
"Senior Han Yue?"
He called out upon seeing the two lovely figures pressed together.
Then, he watched as the pair frantically scrambled apart, turning to face him.
"You're out!"
Han Yue blushed and walked up to him.
"Yeah."
Xiao Yuan nodded, then looked at the younger girl beside her—similar in appearance to Han Yue but more delicate and slightly shorter, with the same silver hair. He immediately understood.
"This is Han Xue, my younger sister. I mentioned her before."
Han Yue introduced with a smile as she noticed Xiao Yuan's gaze.
At that moment, Han Xue stood frozen, staring at Xiao Yuan's devastatingly handsome face. Her cheeks turned red.
Brother-in-law is... this handsome!?
"Xue'er?"
Han Yue nudged her dreamy-eyed sister.
"Ah? Oh—hello, brother-in-law!"
Han Xue snapped back to reality and greeted him a bit awkwardly.
"Nice to meet you, Xue'er. I don't have much to offer, so here's a Dou Spirit Pill as a welcome gift."
Xiao Yuan nodded and handed her a jade bottle from his ring.
"A Dou Spirit Pill???"
Han Xue's mind went blank.
Even their best fifth-rank alchemist, Zhu Qian, couldn't refine a sixth-rank pill. And Xiao Yuan just casually gave her one?
"Xiao Yuan, that's a sixth-rank pill—it's too precious!"
Han Yue said with concern.
"It's fine. She's your sister, so she's my sister too. It's just one pill—easy enough to make if I have the ingredients."
Xiao Yuan waved it off.
"One Dou Spirit Pill... just like that..."
The two sisters were stunned by his generosity.
"Take it. You can't call me brother-in-law for free, right?"
Xiao Yuan smiled and stuffed the bottle into Han Xue's hands.
"Big sis..."
Han Xue looked at Han Yue in hesitation.
"Keep it."
Han Yue knew Xiao Yuan's personality well. He wasn't someone who liked to show off. If he said it wasn't a big deal, then it truly wasn't.
"Okay."
Han Xue nodded obediently and tucked the bottle into her ring.
"Brother-in-law, you're so good-looking—prettier than my sister even—and so kind. No wonder she's completely smitten."
She giggled.
Han Yue blushed again, biting her lip but not refuting it.
"Hehe, thanks. You two sisters are beautiful too. You, little one, will be a great beauty just like your sister someday."
Xiao Yuan smiled.
Han Xue's cheeks reddened. She looked shy and didn't know what to say.
"You really don't know how lethal your face is to little girls, do you?"
Han Yue sighed and shook her head, looping her arm through his and whispering teasingly.
"Heh, I'm not just being polite—she really is a little beauty. Once she grows up, she'll be stunning."
Xiao Yuan chuckled.
"You're so nice, brother-in-law!"
Han Xue suddenly tiptoed and gave Xiao Yuan a light kiss on the cheek, then blushed furiously and dashed away.
Her shy voice trailed behind her in the wind:
"Thank you for saving me and my sister. I've never wanted to leave her side. If we were truly forced to marry into the Hong Clan, I would've rather died. I have nothing to repay you with, so I can only..."
Though she didn't finish, both Xiao Yuan and Han Yue understood what she meant.
That gentle kiss was her sincerest form of gratitude.
But...
This was bad.
Xiao Yuan subconsciously touched his cheek, still warm and faintly fragrant.
"Maybe I shouldn't have given her that pill?"
He sighed helplessly and looked at Han Yue.
"Sigh. Looks like we really can't escape marrying the same man after all."
Han Yue also sighed, though there was a teasing glint in her eye.
"Huh?"
Xiao Yuan froze.
"Xue'er has always been attached to me. When I left for Jia Nan Academy, she cried for days. She said if possible, she wanted to marry the same man as me and never be separated."
Han Yue smiled fondly as she recalled the memory.
"But this is our first meeting!?"
Xiao Yuan frowned, confused about this girl's logic.
"She might be young, but she's been involved in managing the family's affairs. The whole Hong Chen matter—even though the elders never let her step in—she understood everything. That day, you didn't just save me—you saved her too."
Han Yue sighed, a trace of guilt in her eyes. "I refused to marry Hong Chen, even at the cost of my life. And Xue'er's the same."
"But... isn't this too rash? She's still young. What if she meets someone she really loves later on?"
Xiao Yuan spoke seriously.
Though she was cute, he didn't see Han Xue as anything more than a little sister.
"Who else in the world could she possibly see as better looking or more amazing than you?"
Han Yue said quietly.
"Uhh..."
Xiao Yuan was at a loss.
Denying it would be dishonest.
Agreeing would make him sound narcissistic.
"But still..." Han Yue suddenly pouted. "I haven't even kissed you yet, and she got the first one!"
Then she leaned in and planted a soft kiss on Xiao Yuan's other cheek.
"You're jealous of a little girl now?"
Xiao Yuan laughed.
"She's only a little girl at home. She's already had her coming-of-age ceremony."
Han Yue pouted and frowned slightly.
She wasn't mad at her sister—just annoyed that she'd lost the initiative.
"I never knew Senior Han Yue had such a cute side."
Xiao Yuan brushed a strand of hair behind her ear and smiled warmly.
"You..."
Han Yue blushed as his handsome face drew closer. She gently bit her lip, closed her eyes, and tilted her head, exposing her snowy neck. Her moist red lips parted slightly—both inviting and yearning.
Xiao Yuan's heart raced. Her beauty dazzled him, and instinctively, he leaned in.
Sensing his rapid breath, Han Yue's cheeks flushed an even deeper red, like a blooming flower, soft and alluring.
BOOM!
Just as their lips were about to touch, a thunderous boom exploded over Tianbei City. A moment later, a flood of powerful auras surged into the city like streaks of lightning.
The sudden appearance of this force plunged Tianbei into chaos. Eyes turned toward the horizon, where dark clouds gathered and thunder roared.
"It's the Wind Lightning Northern Pavilion's people!"
After days of calm, Tianbei City came alive again. All eyes turned toward the sky outside the city. Everyone knew—today, Tianbei City would not be quiet.
At the Han family estate, Han Chi's expression changed the moment the auras appeared.
With his strength, he could sense that three among them were stronger than Shen Yun. They were undoubtedly the remaining three elders—Wind, Thunder, and Lightning.
Swish!
As the group arrived, dark clouds shrouded the skies, and torrential rain poured down like a curtain, soaking the city.
Raindrops drummed on rooftops. The entire city echoed with the patter of rain—but no one moved indoors. All eyes were fixed on the figures in the rain.
As one of the Northern Region's most powerful forces, even just one branch of the Wind Lightning Pavilion could wipe out most factions in the region.
Though the Han Clan had a Dou Zong-level ancestor, in the eyes of Wind Lightning Pavilion, they were ants.
Yet—this son-in-law of the Han Clan was frightening. Seven days ago, he had annihilated the entire Hong Clan by himself—even killing a powerhouse like Shen Yun.
His terrifying strength and boldness had everyone speculating—who was this Xiao Yuan, really?
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Amid the rain, Han Clan elites leapt to the rooftops, staring solemnly at the sky. Their hearts grew heavy.
"To think all three elders—Wind, Thunder, and Lightning—have come."
Han Chi's face was grim.
In recent days, he had already arranged for Han Tian to secretly relocate the clan's talented younger generation. If Xiao Yuan prevailed, great! The Han Clan would rise with him.
If he failed, they would at least survive.
Xiao Yuan's strength and age already proved his immense potential.
He would become a Dou Venerate one day.
Then, the Wind Lightning Pavilion would pay.
Crack!
A faint thunderclap sounded as Xiao Yuan appeared beside Han Chi, face dark.
Moments ago, he was just about to taste Han Yue's soft, sweet lips—and these Wind Lightning bastards ruined the moment.
Right now, Xiao Yuan was seriously pissed.
(END CHAPTER)
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