BTTH: The Legend Of Xiu Emperor

The person who came was none other than Xiao Yan.

His appearance immediately caught Yun Xui's attention. He couldn't help but look at the boy, who appeared to be about eight or nine years old.

Even Xiao Xun'er, who was sitting in Yun Xui's arms, turned her gaze toward Xiao Yan at that moment.

At this time, Xiao Yan was dressed in a black robe. He looked quite thin and wasn't particularly handsome.

At least, in Yun Xui's opinion, when it came to appearance, he was leagues ahead of Xiao Yan.

However...

There was something about Xiao Yan's ordinary looks that made Yun Xui unable to look away.

It was a strange feeling, like he could never tire of watching him.

Perhaps this was the legendary protagonist's charm.

"Not bad," Yun Xui evaluated the "fellow villager's" appearance.

He wasn't ugly. His facial features were balanced, and combined with his protagonist-like temperament, he could be considered a "handsome man."

Of course, he was still far from being truly handsome.

Take Yun Xui, for instance.

Yun Xui wondered, if he removed his mask, would Xiao Yan fall for him?

(TL/N: Are you gay????????!! Jk.)

After observing Xiao Yan's appearance, Yun Xui couldn't help but assess his strength.

"Hmmm."

"Dou Zhi Eight Star."

"Not bad strength... and soul power," Yun Xui murmured inwardly.

"Xiao Yan started training at the age of four and became a fighter at eleven. His talent for cultivation is no worse than mine."

"If he possessed Dou Di blood and had been born in the Xiao Clan a thousand years ago, he would have been praised as someone with the potential to become a Dou Di, just like me and become the hope of the Xiao Clan."

"What a pity! The once-mighty and renowned Xiao Clan has now fallen to the state of the current Xiao family."

"The Xiao Clan's Dou Di bloodline was completely extinguished by Xiao Xuan. Without Yao Lao as his cheat, Xiao Yan could only have reached the Dou Huang level at best."

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Xiao Yan suddenly shuddered and muttered to himself, "Why do I feel like I'm being stared at... like I'm being spied on?"

At that moment, Xiao Xun'er got off Yun Xui's lap and walked over to Xiao Yan.

"Xun'er," Xiao Yan said with a smile.

Xiao Xun'er didn't reply. Instead, she pulled Xiao Yan to stand before Yun Xui and, with a bright smile, introduced him. "Brother Xui'er, this is Brother Xiao Yan."

Yun Xui: "..."

Looking at Xiao Xun'er, who was beaming like a flower, Yun Xui felt at a loss. Beneath the mask, his face darkened completely.

At this moment, Yun Xui felt as though his heart had turned green with jealousy. His body trembled slightly as he thought, Am I still too late?

Have I been betrayed after all?

Clenching his fists under his sleeves, Yun Xui's face beneath the mask became so grim it seemed water might drip from it.

"Is he my fiancé, Xiao Yan?"

Nalan Yanran silently observed Xiao Yan, dressed in his black robe, her beautiful eyes flickering. No one could tell what she was thinking.

"Hello... My name is Yun Xui," he introduced himself reluctantly, his heart bleeding at the moment. For Xiao Xun'er's sake, he tried to remain composed.

But his voice stuttered, and there was no confidence behind it.

If you listened carefully, you might hear the faint sound of heartbreak.

Recalling Xiao Xun'er's words," Brother Xiao Yan", Yun Xui felt his heart shatter completely.

Shattered into countless pieces, impossible to recover or reassemble into something whole.

Xiao Yan, unaware of the inner turmoil, thought Yun Xui was just a "little stutterer." Smiling brightly, he said, "Hello, my name is Xiao Yan."

At this time, Xiao Yan was a genius in his family. He exuded confidence in his abilities, with a vibrant smile that reflected his strong spirit.

"Xiao Yan?"

Yun Xui murmured through gritted teeth under his mask. His gaze shifted to Xiao Xun'er. "Xun'er, do you have a close relationship with this little brother?"

His tone was strange, and the atmosphere seemed filled with a sour scent of jealousy.

Yun Xui waited for an answer—a decisive one that would crush Xiao Yan.

"Not good."

Xiao Xun'er noticed Yun Xui's change in demeanor. Quickly, she climbed back into his lap, hugging him tightly. Shaking her head, she said in a sweet voice, "Brother Xui'er, don't be angry. Xun'er loves Brother Xui'er the most."

Xiao Xun'er could sense her Brother Xui'er's unhappiness. Recalling her earlier actions, she immediately understood.

Sitting back on Yun Xui's lap and holding him close, warmth fill her heart.

Yun Xui felt the warmth of her presence and the pressure on his thighs. He froze momentarily.

Soon, the dark expression beneath the mask melted away, replaced by a smile.

The fists clenched under his sleeves slowly relaxed.

He understood.

He hadn't been betrayed. Xun'er was still Xun'er.

Whether she was Xiao Xun'er now or Gu Xun'er in the past, she was still the Xun'er who clung to him and shared an engagement with him.

Satisfied, Yun Xui smiled, but Xiao Yan, witnessing this, felt utterly defeated.

"Damn it..."

Xiao Yan watched Xiao Xun'er, who had been beside him moments ago, fall into another man's arms.

He felt like his heart had been ripped apart.

For four years, ever since Xiao Xun'er appeared in the Xiao family, Xiao Yan had worked tirelessly.

Four years ago…

Nothing happened that night.

Xiao Yan didn't dare approach at night for fear that his little brother might be in danger again. He couldn't let it die before it had fully grown.

Instead, he trained during the day and sought to grow closer to Xiao Xun'er.

For four years, he thought their relationship was strong.

Xiao Yan subconsciously treated Xiao Xun'er as his own. After four years of effort, he had only held Xiao Xun'er's hand once and had been proud of this small achievement.

But now...

Now, the person he had invested so much time in was nestled in someone else's arms.

How could he not feel jealous?

At that moment, Xiao Yan shifted his gaze slightly, only to meet Nalan Yanran's eyes.

The two stared at each other.

"You look at me, and I look at you."

Xiao Yan: "So beautiful. This girl is great. This Brother Yan likes her."

Nalan Yanran: "This fiancé seems decent. At least he isn't ugly or too annoying."

"Hello, my name is Xiao Yan," Xiao Yan introduced himself confidently.

Life should look forward. If one flower couldn't be obtained, why not cherish the whole garden?

"I'm Nalan Yanran," she replied crisply. "I am your fiancée."