Upon hearing the burst of Dou Qi, the crowd's murmurings intensified, and a few irritated voices rose:
"Who the hell pushed me?!"
"What's going on?!"
But as the surrounding people turned to look and saw the impressive display of Dou Qi around Xie Tianxiao, their displeasure quickly turned into shock and fear.
Dou Qi manifested outside the body—it's a dou grandmaster real
In Qingshan Town, when did such a powerful individual arrive?!
"What's happening here? Who's causing trouble?" A steward from medicine house emerged from within, his face wrinkling in annoyance at the commotion.
"Are you the person in charge?" Xie Tianxiao glanced at the steward and spoke nonchalantly.
Hearing the voice, the steward turned toward Xie Tianxiao. He had been ready to express his displeasure, but when he noticed the lingering Dou Qi around Xie Tianxiao, his expression drastically changed. His lips quivered as he quickly bowed in respect. "I didn't know a great master had arrived; please forgive me!"
Good heavens! A dou grandmaster expert!
He thanked his luck for not having spoken rudely, as the consequences would have been disastrous.
Seeing the steward's sudden change in attitude, Xie Tianxiao spoke calmly, "I'm just helping you clear out some irrelevant people. There's no problem with that, is there?"
"No problem, none at all!" The steward quickly shook his head and continued, "These people do nothing but loiter outside, affecting our business. Master, you helping us is a great favour to our medicine house."
Xie Tianxiao gave the steward a quick glance, then nodded slightly. "You're quite perceptive."
"You flatter me, Master," the steward replied with a forced smile. "What might the master need today?"
"I'm here to see Xiao Yixian," Xie Tianxiao stated calmly.
The steward froze for a moment, surprised that Xie Tianxiao had come specifically for Xiao Yixian. He quickly replied, "Yes, she's here. Please follow me."
With that, the steward gestured for Xie Tianxiao to follow him.
As they walked, the steward called out loudly, "Xiao Yixian! Xiao Yixian! A distinguished guest is here to see you!"
Inside the shop, a woman dressed in a simple white robe was meticulously mixing herbs. Bottles and jars surrounded her, filling the room with a pleasant medicinal aroma.
"What's the matter, Steward Liu?" Xiao Yixian asked, her voice gentle as she paused in her work.
"This master is here to see you," Steward Liu said as he led Xie Tianxiao into the room and gestured toward the woman.
Xie Tianxiao's gaze fell upon her.
Xiao Yixian was dressed in a simple, white dress. Though her beauty wasn't earth-shattering, she was undoubtedly a rare sight. Her calm, smiling face exuded a fresh, ethereal air that greatly enhanced her charm. Her slender waist, cinched by a green sash, made her appear even more delicate and graceful.
Seeing this, Xie Tianxiao couldn't help but admire her in his heart.
What a perfect waist! How can there be such a flawless waistline in the world?
While these thoughts danced in his mind, Xie Tianxiao remained composed. "So, this is Xiao Yixian?" he asked, casting a glance at Steward Liu.
"yes" Steward Liu quickly responded, understanding the cue and promptly exiting the room, closing the door behind him to give the two some privacy.
Facing Xie Tianxiao, Xiao Yixian hesitated briefly before offering a polite smile. "Hello, are you here to seek medical treatment?"
Although Xie Tianxiao wasn't an extraordinary handsome person, his well-formed features and his aura of transcendence made Xiao Yixian momentarily curious.
"Heh, 'medical treatment'—how quaint," Xie Tianxiao chuckled, then glanced at her waist. "I've heard tales of Xiao Yixian's beauty spreading across all of Qingshan Town, that you're the goddess in the hearts of countless men. Seeing you today, I must admit the rumors don't do you justice. You've certainly piqued my interest."
His words might easily cause misunderstandings, but Xie Tianxiao didn't mind. In fact, that was his intention—to make a strong impression on Xiao Yixian, to ensure she remembered him.
After all, this was their first meeting. With a girl like Xiao Yixian, if he acted too ordinary, she would likely forget him as soon as he left. Of course, such behaviour only worked if you understood the person and had the strength to back it up.
Having read the original story, Xie Tianxiao knew Xiao Yixian's character well and, with his immense power, had no qualms about behaving this way.But if someone were ignorant of the person they were dealing with and lacked the necessary strength, such actions would only lead to embarrassment.
This guy...?
Hearing Xie Tianxiao's comment, Xiao Yixian was taken aback.
What's wrong with this guy? He was fine just a moment ago, and now he's suddenly praising my beauty?!
And saying he's interested—does that mean he's a smooth-talking rogue who wants to claim me as his own?
Looks can truly be deceiving! I almost fell for his act!
With her mind racing, Xiao Yixian instinctively took a step back, a wary look in her eyes. "What are you trying to do? I'm warning you—don't try anything funny! I'm not someone to be trifled with!"
She raised her small fists in a defensive stance.
"Haha… Xiao Yixian, you're quite amusing," Xie Tianxiao chuckled at her reaction.
"Amusing? What's so amusing?" Xiao Yixian retorted, glaring at him.
"You really jump to conclusions. I only glanced at your waist, and you already think I'm plotting something against you," Xie Tianxiao teased.
"You—you scoundrel!" Xiao Yixian blushed furiously, pointing at him with an indignant expression. "Just don't get any ideas about me! I'm not someone you can toy with!"
While she didn't know Xie Tianxiao's identity, she wasn't someone who could be easily bullied. If Xie Tianxiao dared to misbehave, she'd make sure he regretted it.
"I merely spoke the truth. How does that equate to me having ill intentions toward you?" Xie Tianxiao replied, unfazed.
How could this be considered 'having ideas'?
It's just appreciation for beauty, nothing more.
"Hmph! Who knows what you're really thinking? You're definitely up to no good!" Xiao Yixian huffed, glaring at Xie Tianxiao with her sparkling eyes, ready to act if necessary.
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