BTTH: The Legend Of Xiu Emperor

Upon hearing this, Yun Xui couldn't understand what attracted Xiao Yan from him.

He really wanted to know.

If he could figure it out, he might be able to change it.

If it was due to being handsome or his appearance? Then forget it. Those were the things he couldn't change.

Appearance was something arranged by the heavens. Yun Xui knew he couldn't defy divine will through sheer effort. All he could do was calmly accept it.

While Yun Xui was lost in thought, Xiao Yan assumed Yun Xui had agreed. Feeling elated, Xiao Yan kowtowed and began to address him.

"Disciple Xiao Yan pays respects to Master..."

But before Xiao Yan could finish, he realized he couldn't kneel down no matter how hard he tried.

An invisible force held him up, straightening his bent body, no matter how much effort he exerted.

"This..."

Xiao Yan looked at Yun Xui in confusion, unable to comprehend what was happening.

The one who had acted was none other than Yun Xui. Accept Xiao Yan as his disciple? The thought had never even crossed his mind.

Yun Xui shook his head and said, "You and I are not destined to be master and disciple. I cannot accept you."

In truth, Yun Xui with held another thought: "You and I are destined to be enemies. I will kill you."

"Why?"

Xiao Yan asked, puzzled.

Frowning, he said, "Brother Yun Xui, why? I have the potential to become an emperor a once-in-a-century genius of the Xiao family.

"If you accept me as your disciple, I won't waste your teachings."

Xiao Yan spoke with pride. Since childhood, he had been praised as a prodigy, and years of flattery had inflated his ego.

In his view, he was so gifted that Yun Xui accepting him as a disciple would benefit Yun Xui, not the other way around.

"Hehe"

Yun Xui chuckled behind his mask and shook his head. "Although fate brought us together, it didn't align us as master and disciple. You'll understand it one day.

"You have your own destiny, and it doesn't align with mine."

But inwardly, Yun Xui thought: "Wait until I press you to the ground and crush your arrogance. Then you'll understand why I didn't take you as my disciple."

As he spoke, Yun Xui playfully rubbed Xiao Yan's head.

At that moment, Yun Xui could have killed Xiao Yan if he wanted to.

But...

Past events made Yun Xui hesitate to take that risk.

He feared that if he acted recklessly, the forces of the mainland would obliterate him before he could achieve his goals.

Killing Xiao Yan required careful planning and patience. After all, Xiao Yan was still just a child.

From the sidelines, Yun Yun watched Yun Xui's behavior and nodded slightly, a satisfied smile on her face. Her thoughts, however, remained hidden.

Xiao Yan, unwilling to give up, knew the person before him was a Dou Zong expert. Meeting someone of such status wasn't something he could let slip.

He resolved to use every connection and tactic he had to convince Yun Xui to take him as a disciple.

He believed that with his potential to become an emperor, being mentored by a Dou Zong would elevate his future to unprecedented heights. Becoming a master or even a sect leader would no longer be a dream.

In this world where the strong ruled, who wouldn't want to climb higher?

Xiao Yan cast a pleading glance at Xiao Xun'er, clearly seeking her help.

But.

His plea went unnoticed. At that moment, Xiao Xun'er's eyes were solely focused on Yun Xui.

Despite the crowd around them, in Xiao Xun'er's eyes, there was only Yun Xui.

Her world was small and just large enough to hold Yun Xui. No one else could fit.

"Why..."

Seeing his plea ignored, Xiao Yan sighed inwardly.

Unable to rely on others, Xiao Yan resolved to rely on himself.

Since ancient times, people have said it's better to depend on oneself than on others.

The ancients never lied.

"Brother Yun Xui, I..."

Xiao Yan began to speak, but Xiao Zhan quickly pulled him aside.

"Yan'er, when did you become so disrespectful?"

"Xiu'er already said you're not destined to be master and disciple. Why do you keep pestering him? It's disgraceful!"

"Father, I..." Xiao Yan protested.

He believed his eloquence would eventually convince Yun Xui to accept him as a disciple.

Yun Xui chuckled. "A silver tongue? Are you sure that will work?"

But before Xiao Yan could say more, Xiao Zhan glared at him.

"Don't bring this up again."

Xiao Zhan knew exactly where Yun Xui came from. He wouldn't allow the Xiao family to risk exposure to those powerful forces.

The Xiao family had long disappeared from their sight. Attracting attention again would spell their destruction, leaving them no place to survive on the continent.

Xiao Zhan understood Yun Xui's capabilities.

Though he had never witnessed them firsthand, he knew how terrifying those forces were.

"Xiu'er, I'm sorry for the trouble." Xiao Zhan smiled apologetically, bowing to Yun Xui.

"You're too polite, Patriarch Xiao." Yun Xui smiled faintly.

"Then, we'll take our leave." Yun Xui clasped his fists slightly, preparing to take Xiao Xun'er away.

But just as Yun Xui moved, Yun Yun stepped forward, blocking him.

"You're the one who took my disciple and brought her to the Xiao family," Yun Yun said, her tone light and her smile bright, showing no hint of blame.

"Who are you?"

Yun Xui pretended to be confused. Although he recognized the woman before him as Yun Yun, the leader of the Yunlan Sect, he kept that knowledge to himself.

Feigning ignorance, Yun Xui's exposed eyes studied the woman. His gaze was polite but calculating.

This woman was an eight out of ten.

Don't ask why. The answer requires careful thought.

"Yun Yun," she said with a radiant smile.

That smile brought her score to a nine.

Feigning surprise, Yun Xui bowed. "Ah, so you're Sect Master Yun Yun of the Yunlan Sect. My apologies for my disrespect."

They say the eyes are windows to the soul.

Whether someone loves you or lies to you, you can see it in their eyes.

Yun Xui's mask concealed his stunning features. Yun Yun, who had seen his face earlier, had been awestruck.

Now, however, only his eyes were visible.

As Yun Yun spoke, she stared into Yun Xui's eyes, trying to read his soul.

Despite his surprised tone, his eyes remained calm, betraying no emotion.

Realizing this, Yun Yun gritted her teeth and said, "You lied."

Yun Xui: ???