Chapter 44: Little Doctor Fairy, keep your composure!

Jia Ma Empire, Wutan City, Xiao Li approached in a black robe; since the Xiao family became the dominant power in Wutan City, their manor has become increasingly magnificent, and the leaders guarding the gate are all Fighting Master-level experts.

"Who goes there?" the gate guard frowned, wearing a black robe in broad daylight to hide his face, with dried bloodstains on it—obviously not a good person.

Xiao Li lifted his hood and chuckled, "It's me, Yu Ge, Xiao Li."

Xiao Li smiled at the corners of his eyes, his heart also relaxed; being home is nice—in Heijiao Yu all he thought about was scheming and killing, which had left his heart somewhat numb.

The guard rubbed his eyes in disbelief, "Second Young Master, you've finally decided to come back."

Everyone who saw Xiao Li came over happily, their admiration impossible to hide.

"Li Ge, Xiao Yixian has been missing you so much she can't eat or sleep."

Hahaha.

Hearing the onlookers mention Xiao Yixian, Xiao Li gave a helpless, wry smile; he really didn't know how to face her, and although clansmen mistakenly called her Xiao instead of Xiao, he didn't mind—in the Xiao family, having the Xiao surname made everyone feel closer.

News of Xiao Li's return spread quickly through the Xiao family, and more and more people rushed to the gate to see how this Second Young Master, absent for a year, was doing now.

Xiao Li pretended to casually glance around the crowd, wondering, "Where is that little girl Xiao Yixian?"

In another elegant courtyard, Xun'er nudged Xiao Yixian with her elbow, "Your dream lover has returned—why not go take a look?"

Xiao Yixian's face flushed crimson, "Xun'er, it's not like that……"

Her voice was like a mosquito's buzz; if Xun'er's hearing weren't good, she wouldn't have caught Xiao Yixian's words.

"Alright, alright, then I'll go watch the excitement."

Xun'er laughed lightly as she left; saying she was going to watch the excitement, she was really just leaving the place for Xiao Yixian alone. As an objective observer, Xun'er could be sure Xiao Li would definitely come looking for Xiao Yixian.

Xiao Li barely squeezed out of the crowd; the clansmen were too enthusiastic, he couldn't take it.

"Li Er, you're back." Xiao Zhan's figure appeared nearby, his tone flat, as if there were no emotional fluctuation.

Xiao Li nodded, "Father."

At a glance, Xiao Li saw that Xiao Zhan's cultivation had reached six-star Great Fighting Master; apparently, having more resources is good, and his father's strength had increased greatly.

This time returning, Xiao Li also noticed that the clansmen's strength had all risen by two levels; since the Xiao family became the dominant power in Wutan City, they could be said to have some prosperity.

"Mm, your room has been cleaned." Xiao Zhan said, then turned and left to continue his own affairs.

That's how a father's feelings are—clearly he misses his son no less than anyone, yet whenever they meet he speaks only a few words, pretending nonchalance.

Xiao Li shrugged; he would stay for a while this time, so he wasn't in a rush.

He quickly walked toward the Xiao family's backyard and casually asked the person beside him, "Where does Xiao Yixian live?"

The person asked, as if seeing an idol, excitedly replied, "In the northwestern corner of the backyard."

Xiao Li nodded, thanked him, automatically ignored the other's meaningful smile, and hurried toward the backyard.

He hadn't gone far when he heard Xiao Zhan, who had heard Xiao Li's question: ……|ω｀)——|ω）

……Xiao Yixian's courtyard

"Xiao Yixian, I'm back."

Hearing the familiar voice at the door, Xiao Yixian blankly turned her head, "Brother Xiao Li."

Xiao Yixian stood up, sprinted a few steps, and flung herself into Xiao Li's arms, "Brother Xiao Li!"

Her delicate form entered his embrace; Xiao Yixian wrapped both arms around Xiao Li's neck, her whole body pressed against his, the man's scent seeping into her body and mind, making her breath catch slightly.

Her silver-white hair floated in the air, and Xiao Li's originally somewhat flustered heart calmed down.

Feeling something odd about her body, Xiao Yixian angrily said, "You, you actually came back?"

Xiao Li startled, "This little girl, how she's changed so much—just now she was still calling me Brother Xiao Li."

"It's because you didn't come looking for me, so I came back to see you." Xiao Li chuckled.

Xiao Yixian blinked, lightly pursed her lips, forcing down the sweetness at the corners of her mouth, "When did you become so smooth-talking?"

Accompanied by a waft of fragrance rushing toward Xiao Li, a soft, fragrant delicate form then slammed into his embrace once more.

The soft delicate form that crashed into his embrace was like striking his heartstrings, causing his chest to shudder violently.

He took a deep breath, suppressing some rising lust, Xiao Li extended his arm and wrapped it around her increasingly alluring slender waist.

With both arms tightly holding her soft waist, Xiao Li had a moment of losing himself.

"I like you."

Just as Xiao Li felt the softness in his embrace, Xiao Yixian's voice, full of shyness, sounded in his ear.

Xiao Li stared, "How, how could this be so sudden."

Xiao Li placed his hands on Xiao Yixian's waist, somewhat at a loss, not knowing where to look.

"Um, do you know what liking means?"

Somehow, those words slipped out of Xiao Li's mouth.

Xiao Yixian puffed her cheeks in anger, staring at Xiao Li's slightly red face, then suddenly laughed.

Her smile was like the warm spring sun, gentle and soft, the corners of her eyes slightly lifting like a budding peach blossom, revealing endless sweetness and tenderness; everything around seemed infected by her sweetness, becoming warm and comfortable.

Xiao Yixian tiptoed, lightly brushing her lips against his, then parted immediately.

"I understand." Xiao Yixian whispered.

Her voice trembled as it touched Xiao Li's earlobe; he seemed to awaken from a dream, "Xiao Yixian, you, you."

Xiao Yixian's face flushed crimson, yet she didn't retreat but pressed closer, her body tight against his, "I, I what's wrong with me!"

Xiao Li's thoughts were in turmoil like flying willow fluff; he really didn't know what to say, although he had also realized he liked Xiao Yixian a bit, but…

"You're still too young."

"You'll grow up someday!"

Xiao Yixian gritted her teeth; the crimson on her face slowly faded, but the redness in her eyes became even more pronounced, on the verge of tears.

"You, you don't like me?"

Xiao Li's heartstrings throbbed violently.

Impossible, I am the Thousand-Slayer of Heijiao Yu, the monstrous genius of Ji'nan Academy, the sect master of the Thunder Sect—how could that be……

I like it.

Hearing Xiao Li's reply, Xiao Yixian's eyes could no longer hold back a tear, she buried her head in Xiao Li's embrace and began to sob softly.

Xiao Li tightly embraced Xiao Yixian's delicate body, inhaling the fragrance from her hair, "Grow up quickly."

Xiao Yixian nodded vigorously, her cheeks rubbing against Xiao Li's chest.

How did you get tears and snot all over me again?

Annoying!

Haha, you just said you liked it a moment ago.

Xiao Yixian angrily pounded Xiao Li's chest with her pink fists, yet her face bore an uncontrollable smile.

Your mouth is split all the way to your ears.

Ah, no (>﹏<)

Damn it, I really am not a pervert!

But writing this really flows smoothly……

Furthermore, readers, don't even think about progressing further at this stage.

Also, regarding the Calamity Poison Body issue, everyone, rest assured—I already have a preliminary idea.

(End of Chapter)