What Do You Call a Benevolent and Reasonable Person in Xianxia? An Impossibility!

“Well done!”

At that moment, Lin Fei suddenly rushed towards Xiao Yan, unabashedly pulling him into her ample bosom.

Although she didn’t quite understand why Ku Lo left in such a hurry, she knew one thing: Ku Lo was humiliated because of Xiao Yan’s words, and his departing figure looked as embarrassed as could be.

This was enough to make her goodwill towards Xiao Yan skyrocket.

After all, Ku Lo was truly an annoying person!

Every time they met, he would mock Fu Lan Ke and Ao Tuo, both openly and secretly.

As their apprentice, Lin Fei couldn’t possibly insult him outright.

Now that Xiao Yan had avenged them, Lin Fei was elated beyond measure!

Of course, Lin Fei’s goodwill towards Xiao Yan was purely innocent, without any ulterior motives.

Pulling Xiao Yan into her embrace was simply a spontaneous act of joy.

However, seeing this scene, Xiao Yixian’s mind exploded!

Her face turned extremely ugly, and she angrily yanked Xiao Yan out of Lin Fei’s arms.

Seeing Xiao Yan’s flushed face and somewhat dazed eyes, her anger surged even higher!

But she couldn’t really lash out.

Not only was this place filled with notable people, but she also understood that Lin Fei had no other intentions towards Xiao Yan.

It was purely a reflex of joy, even a subconscious act.

Still, Xiao Yixian was very unhappy!

Part of the reason was Lin Fei’s figure, which was indeed much better than hers.

Although not as voluptuous as Ya Fei, Lin Fei was still curvy enough to make Xiao Yixian feel defeated as a woman.

“Lin Fei, you’re going too far!”

Xue Mei, equally displeased, knocked Lin Fei on the head. “I know you’re happy to see Ku Lo humiliated, but you’ve only met this guy twice, and you’re already hugging him like that. How thick-headed are you?”

Besides this, Xue Mei also shared Xiao Yixian’s frustration with Lin Fei’s figure.

With her nearly flat chest, she couldn’t even attempt such a suffocating embrace.

If Xiao Yixian felt defeated compared to Lin Fei, then Xue Mei felt downright hopeless and unfairly treated by the heavens.

“Pfft~”

Seeing this, Yun Ying couldn’t help but chuckle behind her fan.

Given her status, strength, and experience, she shouldn’t find such everyday matters amusing.

Yet, for some reason, she found the scene before her very entertaining.

It seemed that even though Xiao Yan was popular, his life was still filled with challenges.

By this time, Xiao Yan had finally snapped out of his daze, shaking his flushed face and looking at Lin Fei with some embarrassment before turning to Fu Lan Ke.

“Chairman Fu, if there’s nothing else, I shall take my leave.”

“Mm.”

Fu Lan Ke nodded slightly, then furrowed his brow and took out a note from his storage ring, handing it to Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan accepted it with a puzzled look, his eyes scanning the contents.

It seemed to be… an address?

Xiao Yan looked up, confused, and asked Fu Lan Ke.

“Chairman Fu, what is this?”

Instead of answering immediately, Fu Lan Ke first addressed the topic of Ku Lo’s departure.

“Xiao Yan, I know Ku Lo well. Today, you’ve made him lose face, and he will surely find a way to retaliate.” Fu Lan Ke’s eyes flashed with disgust. “Though his character is despicable, he still holds considerable influence in the alchemist community. With the upcoming alchemist conference, it’s not impossible for him to pull some underhanded tricks on you.”

“This note contains my address in Jia Ma Sacred City. If you encounter any trouble you can’t handle, come find me anytime.”

Although Fu Lan Ke knew Xiao Yan was engaged to Nalan Yanran and the Nalan family would step in if needed, he felt responsible since Xiao Yan’s offense towards Ku Lo was partly due to his involvement.

Moreover, Fu Lan Ke admired Xiao Yan’s character and talent. He saw a great future for him and considered early friendship a wise choice.

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Yan accepted the note and smiled gratefully at Fu Lan Ke.

“I understand, thank you, Chairman Fu.”

Xiao Yan also knew that if he truly faced trouble, the royal family and the Nalan family would intervene before Fu Lan Ke had a chance.

But this gesture from Fu Lan Ke showed his goodwill, which Xiao Yan couldn’t refuse.

“Chairman Fu, we shall take our leave now.”

With that, Xiao Yan and his group slowly walked away.

Fu Lan Ke silently watched their departing figures.

“What a fine young man,” Ao Tuo sighed, glancing at his disciple Lin Fei. “If only I had such a disciple, it would be truly fortunate.”

At such a young age, Xiao Yan had reached the level of a Tier 3 alchemist, yet he remained humble, kind, and just.

He stood up against wrongdoings unrelated to himself and treated others with utmost respect.

He handled insults with calmness and eloquence, leaving his opponents speechless.

Such maturity and skill were rare, even among those who had lived half a lifetime.

To see it in a young boy was exceptional.

“Why are you looking at me when you say that?” Lin Fei, noticing Ao Tuo’s gaze, felt annoyed. “If you like him so much, why don’t you take him as your disciple?”

“I wish I could, but I doubt I’m worthy of being his master.”

Ao Tuo shook his head helplessly, and Fu Lan Ke nodded in agreement.

To be Xiao Yan’s master, one must be just, steady, and skilled—traits Xiao Yan clearly possessed.

(Achoo!)

Just as Xiao Yan left the high-level gathering, a sneeze echoed in his mind, and his eyes filled with confusion.

(Senior Yao, can a soul body sneeze?)

(Not sure, maybe one of my old friends is badmouthing me.)

Yao Chen’s words were not without reason.

Although she had many friends in her lifetime, her reputation among them wasn’t the best.

It was common for them to gossip about her.

Of course, Yao Chen didn’t mind at all, as long as she was happy and didn’t upset others too much.

As for others’ opinions? Not her concern!

Thinking about this, Yao Chen shifted her attention to Yun Ying beside Xiao Yan, frowning slightly.

It seemed that Yun Ying was genuinely attached to Xiao Yan.

If, as she claimed, she was simply interested in Xiao Yan’s righteous path, that would be fine.

But Yao Chen feared Yun Ying might have other motives.

However, no matter what Yao Chen thought, it was futile.

Yun Ying’s strength was beyond what Yao Chen could resist, even if she regained her full strength.

So Yao Chen could only hope Yun Ying wouldn’t do anything harmful to Xiao Yan.

As Xiao Yan and his companions walked through the bustling gathering outside and finally reached the quieter area, he felt much better.

Although Xiao Yan enjoyed the lively atmosphere of the market, staying there too long could be annoying due to the constant noise.

“Brother Yun, let’s find an inn to sit down and chat. It’s almost noon,” Xiao Yan said, then paused and turned to Xiao Yixian. “Xiao Yixian, do you know any good inns in Jia Ma Sacred City?”

“Do you think I would know?” Xiao Yixian replied, arms crossed, causing Xiao Yan to choke on his words and realize how stupid his question was.

Of course, Xiao Yixian was visiting Jia Ma Sacred City for the first time; how could she know which inn was good?

Just as Xiao Yan felt embarrassed, Yun Ying lightly shook her fan and smiled.

“Young Master Xiao, I know a good place. Follow me.”

“Then I’ll trouble Brother Yun to lead the way.”

Following Yun Ying, the group walked for about ten minutes and arrived at an inn.

Looking at the luxurious decoration of the inn, Xiao Yan’s expression froze slightly, and he began to worry internally.

Should the three thousand gold I have be enough to cover the expenses here…?

While doubting, Xiao Yan suddenly realized how important money was.

Although Xiao Yan always thought money was just enough to use, it was very embarrassing when he needed it but didn’t have enough.

Sensing Xiao Yan’s concern, Yun Ying closed her fan and chuckled.

“Young Master Xiao, don’t worry about the expenses. I’ll cover them.”

“How can that be? I’m the one inviting you to a meal…”

Before Xiao Yan could finish, Yun Ying lightly pressed her fan against his lips, stopping his words.

Then Yun Ying’s crimson eyes locked onto Xiao Yan’s dark ones, and a slight smile appeared on her lips.

“Since I left without saying goodbye before, I wanted to make up for it. Please, let me have this opportunity.”

Yun Ying slowly retracted the fan from Xiao Yan’s lips and casually brushed her own lips with it.

With a handsome face, she squinted slightly and said.

“Besides, such trivial wealth means nothing to me. If I can exchange it for a pleasant conversation with Young Master Xiao over a meal, it is definitely worth it. Please, don’t refuse.”

“……”

Hearing Yun Ying’s words, Xiao Yan fell silent and hesitated for a long time before smiling helplessly.

“If that’s the case, I’ll follow Brother Yun’s lead.”

“Mm-hmm, that would be great.”

Yun Ying’s fan remained at her lips as she squinted her eyes and nodded with a smile.

Xiao Yan then added.

“But next time, I’ll be the one inviting you. I hope Brother Yun will honor my invitation.”

“Of course, Young Master Xiao’s invitation is something I cannot refuse,” Yun Ying said, spreading her fan and extending a hand toward the inn. “But let’s talk about the future later. Today, we should enjoy today’s pleasure. Please.”

With Yun Ying’s invitation, Xiao Yan and his group entered the inn and were then guided to a private room on the second floor by the innkeeper.

As they went upstairs, Xiao Yixian looked at the backs of Xiao Yan and Yun Ying with a strange expression.

How should she put it?

Both treated each other as confidants, their words and actions showing mutual respect.

In Xiao Yixian’s understanding, courtesy was for strangers; the closer the relationship, the less they cared about such formalities.

But why were Xiao Yan and Yun Ying so formal in their conversation?

Their behavior was so formal it was almost stiff, even more so than with strangers.

The key point was that neither of them saw a problem with this, which felt really weird.

Yao Chen in the ring also noticed this and asked Xiao Yan about it.

(Xiao Yan, isn’t your attitude towards Yun Ying too courteous? Don’t you value his highly?)

Although Xiao Yan didn’t know Yun Ying’s true identity, he genuinely valued Yun Ying as a close friend.

With Xiao Yan’s personality, he shouldn’t be so formal with Yun Ying; being overly courteous seemed distant.

Yao Chen’s question made Xiao Yan pause for a moment, and after a while, he understood what Yao Chen meant.

Senior Yao was right. If he truly saw Yun Ying as a close friend, he shouldn’t be so courteous; being overly courteous would appear distant.

Xiao Yan’s courtesy towards Yun Ying was instinctive, but he indeed valued Yun Ying and genuinely considered him a close friend.

Why was that?

Xiao Yan pondered, glancing at Yun Ying ahead and gazing for a few seconds.

Suddenly, he realized the answer and spoke to Yao Chen in his mind.

(Senior Yao, I genuinely value Brother Yun and consider him a true friend.)

(And the reason for my courteous attitude towards him is probably…)

Xiao Yan paused, then slowly continued in his heart.

(Because I instinctively don’t want Brother Yun to see any flaws in me.)