Chapter 34: Something on Xiao Yixian's Face 

"Are you stupid? Don't know Master Han's residence, and can't find the Xiao family's residence?"

"Yes, yes, we should inform the Xiao family."

"Not only should we inform the Xiao family, but we should also join forces with them to wipe out the Oba family!"

And so, the elders of the Jiale family, one after another, sold out the Oba family with just a few words exchanged.

The Jiale family acted decisively. The next evening, Jiale Bi secretly went to the Xiao family alone.

"What! Oba Dun dared to lay hands on Master Han?"

In the Xiao family hall, when Xiao Zhan heard what Jiale Bi said, he was shocked.

Su Yun was their great benefactor now.

In these two years, because of the business with the medicine pills, the Xiao family's profits had skyrocketed. It could be said that the Xiao family owed its current status entirely to Su Yun.

Xiao Zhan naturally didn't want anything to happen to Su Yun.

"Jiale Bi, is this matter true? Do you realize the consequences of spreading false information?" Xiao Zhan asked sternly.

"Of course, how could I deceive you? I'm not brainless," Jiale Bi said, looking earnest and pouring out his grievances, saying how difficult it was for him and how he dared not offend a Fourth Grade Alchemist.

Xiao Zhan narrowed his eyes. Indeed, this matter directly involved Master Han, and even with ten guts, he wouldn't dare to offend a Fourth Grade Alchemist.

"When are they planning to make their move?" Xiao Zhan asked Jiale Bi after some thought, trusting him for the moment.

Seeing Xiao Zhan's trust, Jiale Bi felt delighted and replied, "It's planned for early next month. The Oba family doesn't know where Master Han is. They intend to intercept him on his way back to the Xiao family after delivering the pills next month."

Hearing that there was still a month's time, Xiao Zhan was relieved. They had time to prepare.

Master Han had been helping the Xiao family all this time. Now that he had been schemed against by someone, the Xiao family had to prove its usefulness to him.

So Xiao Zhan and Jiale Bi discussed the details. The Jiale family would act as insiders while the Xiao family would surround them from the outside.

They would completely wipe out the Oba family!

After the discussion, Xiao Zhan saw Jiale Bi off from the back door, watching his figure as he left and pondering his intentions in betraying his own family.

Xiao Zhan quickly realized that Jiale Bi was defecting, a clever move by someone who knew they didn't stand a chance and decided to betray their teammates.

Xiao Zhan's eyes flashed with disdain. He shook his head, no longer paying attention to Jiale Bi. The priority was to arrange this matter with the three elders.

On the other side, Jiale Bi grinned wickedly.

Oba Dun was strong but simple-minded, and Xiao Zhan was just a foolish conservative. These two fools probably couldn't even imagine the truth of the situation. They were both being manipulated by me!

Haha…

Xiao Zhan called the three elders out, and the four of them were now in the Xiao family hall.

The Grand Elder frowned as he listened to Xiao Zhan's description. "Such a thing!"

The other two elders were equally furious.

Though they had their differences with Xiao Zhan, when it came to the interests of the Xiao family, they would surely stand united externally. They understood the gravity of the situation.

Now, it wasn't merely about mutual prosperity or loss with Su Yun and the Xiao family. The Xiao family was completely dependent on Su Yun, a Fourth Grade Alchemist.

Now that their benefactor was targeted, how could they not be angry?

"This is how things stand. Jiale Bi just left, and the news should be authentic. This matter requires mobilizing all the forces of the Xiao family. I can't decide alone. What do you think?" Xiao Zhan, seated at the head, scanned the three elders.

The three elders exchanged glances, understanding each other's thoughts.

Fight!

The Grand Elder was the first to speak up. "Since that's the case, let's cooperate with the Jiale family and annihilate the Oba family!"

The other two elders nodded in agreement.

Xiao Zhan nodded. That settled it. In a month's time, there would only be two major families left in Wutan City!

Blissfully unaware of the storm brewing in Wutan City because of him, Su Yun was leisurely enjoying fruits served by Xiao Yixian.

These fruits were something he had never tasted in his previous life. They must be a unique variety in the Dou Qi Continent.

They somewhat resembled the peaches from his previous life.

Su Yun took one from the table. It was particularly juicy. Taking a bite, some juice splattered out, landing on Xiao Yixian's face since she was sitting directly opposite him, and quite close.

"Elder Brother!"

Xiao Yixian exclaimed, slightly annoyed.

Su Yun smiled awkwardly. "Elder Sister, I didn't mean to. Do you believe me?"

Xiao Yixian glared at Su Yun, wiped her face with her hand, and then licked the juice off her fingers.

Quite sweet.

Seeing Xiao Yixian's actions, Su Yun's gaze turned somewhat peculiar. This cherry-like mouth…

Xiao Yixian took out a handkerchief and wiped her face. Though she cleaned it, the fruit pulp still made her face feel sticky.

"Elder Brother, what are you looking at? Are you thinking about something inappropriate?" Xiao Yixian's eyes carried a hint of disdain, as if she were looking at a pervert intending to take advantage of a beautiful girl.

"Cough, Elder Sister, how could you say that about Elder Brother?" Su Yun coughed, attempting to regain some dignity as an older brother.

"Huh…"

Xiao Yixian's face showed disdain, but there was a hint of secret delight in her heart.

Is Elder Brother looking at my lips? Does he want to taste how I, Xiao Yixian, taste?

Just as Xiao Yixian was lost in her thoughts, Su Yun flicked her forehead playfully.

"Elder Sister, were you thinking of something strange just now?"

Su Yun looked at Xiao Yixian with a mischievous glint in his eyes.

"Ah, you bad Brother! Spare me, and I won't tease you anymore," Xiao Yixian blushed, instantly dropping her guard and pouncing on Su Yun, playfully struggling with him.

Su Yun and Xiao Yixian playfully wrestled for some time until late into the night. Eventually, Xiao Yixian lay exhausted on Su Yun's body, evidently drained of energy.

Su Yun lightly tapped Xiao Yixian's buttocks with his hand, feeling a pang of guilt. "Are you done?"

"I am! Elder Sister admits defeat. Please spare me, Elder Brother," Xiao Yixian said, panting, her hands still clinging to Su Yun's waist as she pleaded.

So shy. Hmph, Brother is bad, always bullying Elder Sister.

A trace of satisfaction flashed through Su Yun's heart as he helped Xiao Yixian up

 and held her in his arms.

Heading towards the bed, holding Xiao Yixian felt like holding a warm and soft jade, and he gradually drifted into a deep sleep.

The next morning, when Su Yun woke up, Xiao Yixian was nowhere to be seen.

Suddenly, he felt a tap on his buttocks.

"Brother is such a lazy bum! The sun is already out, and you're still lazing around in bed."

Turning around, Su Yun saw Xiao Yixian, dressed in a home apron, smiling at him mischievously, with a hint of satisfaction on her face.

Su Yun got up, tapped Xiao Yixian's forehead lightly, and said, "You…"

The smile on Xiao Yixian's face grew even sweeter.

(The end of this chapter)