Chapter 855 - 841: Instinct to Protect
Xuan Yan is usually very easy-going, but sometimes when he gets serious, he exudes an overwhelming presence that no one dares to oppose.
No one dares to defy him.
Now, at such a critical time for the City Lord’s breakthrough, most of the city affairs are managed by the Young City Lord.
Moreover, the City Lord is extremely compliant with the Young City Lord.
So, the Young City Lord’s words must be obeyed.
Yet they can’t help but worry about the Young City Lord.
All they could do was watch the Young City Lord venture out into the wind and snow.
Without taking anyone, not even his trusted subordinates.
They didn’t know where the Young City Lord was going either.
No one dared to ask, nor did anyone dare to secretly follow.
With Level 6 strength, any small moves they might make would definitely be discovered.
Only after Xuan Yan left did everyone begin to quietly discuss.
"The Young City Lord is acting very strangely."
"Indeed, it’s unusual. He never used to do this; he wouldn’t go out so early or refuse to take anyone with him."
"The Young City Lord looks different too. He’s dressed so meticulously, like he’s going to meet someone special."
"But the Young City Lord couldn’t possibly have someone special. He detests females so much."
Everyone was certain of this, which made them quite puzzled.
Jin Li had come early for his duty, and upon hearing this, he asked around to know what was going on.
His expression changed as he suddenly thought of the female from yesterday.
Could the Young City Lord be going to meet that female?
Has the Young City Lord really become enlightened?
If so, that female definitely can’t stay in the sparse West District; she should move to the bustling Central District, or live in Jin City Lord Mansion.
Ah ah ah, the Young City Lord has finally become enlightened.
If the Young City Lord is willing to engage with a female and get a wife, then the beast power backlash could be resolved.
The City Lord would definitely be thrilled.
Once the beast power backlash is resolved, the Young City Lord’s strength could further advance.
Jin Li hurriedly ordered people to patrol outside the West District, but not to enter the streets, lest they disturb the Young City Lord.
Also, they must avoid encountering the Young City Lord, so as not to deter him.
...
Outside a certain residence in the West District
Unknowingly, Xuan Yan found himself here, standing in the wind and snow, faintly hearing a silver bell-like lovely voice coming from the courtyard.
It was her voice, just hearing it felt so bright and cheerful.
She really lives here.
So, everything in the dream was true, right?
Not a mere illusion in the dream.
He wanted to approach and knock on the door but felt an indescribable timid feeling.
He wanted to knock on the door, but several times he couldn’t bring himself to do it.
While his mind was in turmoil, his aura accidentally leaked out.
Xiao Jihan, who was busy warming the kang, realized something and looked at Su Muyao, saying: "Wife, someone seems to be outside."
Su Muyao was happily playing slides with Da Bao, and upon hearing Xiao Jihan’s voice, without much thought, quickly went to open the courtyard door.
The moment she opened the door and looked up, she saw a tall and slender figure standing at the doorstep.
Clad in red garments like burning flames, they starkly stood out amidst the swirling snow, overshadowing the white of heaven and earth.
The red fabric was extremely light, with embroidered patterns that swayed in the cold wind, rustling with every movement, perfectly outlining his tall and slender waist, the curves were alluringly charming.
The long red hair was unbound, tousled slightly by the wind and snow, with a few strands clinging to his pale yet strikingly handsome cheeks, making his blood-colored eyes appear even more enchanting. Though his appearance was bewitchingly seductive, it exuded a pure and elegant aura.
"Xuan... Xuan Yan!"
At the moment her gaze landed on his face, Su Muyao’s breath suddenly halted.
Xuan Yan was about to knock on the door, but hadn’t expected Su Muyao to open it.
The moment he saw her, Xuan Yan’s heart lightly trembled.
"Is it... Miss Su?"
Su Muyao, listening to his voice, looked at him with an expression of excitement and joy, saying: "You really came!"
"So the dream was real."
Seeing Su Muyao’s expression, Xuan Yan let out a sigh of relief, it seemed to be true.
"It was real."
"Sorry for coming uninvited and disturbing you."
Su Muyao shook her head and said, "How could it be, between you and me, there’s no need for such formality."
"There’s a snowstorm outside, come in first."
Seeing how lightly he was dressed, Su Muyao felt he must be cold.
Anyway, she was wearing thick beast skin clothes and a beast skin cloak, wrapping herself snugly, so she wasn’t cold.
Of course, the more intense the snowstorm got, it only made Xuan Yan’s red attire appear even more striking; as the hems of his clothes fluttered in the wind, they seemed to reveal his slender yet strong wrist, with snowflakes falling on his red clothes, melting away instantly, his complexion was also extremely pale, looking weakly stunningly fragile.
The tip of Su Muyao’s heart gently trembled; she didn’t expect him to be so slim and had no idea what he had been through.
Seeing Xuan Yan not moving, she couldn’t help but instinctively reach out to pull him inside, "Come in quickly, I’ll warm some soy milk for you to drink."
There was still quite a bit of soy milk left from breakfast.
At the moment Su Muyao grasped his hand, Xuan Yan felt as if a certain sensation transmitted from his palm to the tip of his heart, making it feel like a feather brushing over, bringing a slight sense of throbbing.
He did not reject her closeness.
He even felt a faint sense of joy.
So Xuan Yan lowered his head and looked at their hands, and he couldn’t help but apply some force, holding hers in return.
As if in this way, he could hold on tightly.
Xiao Jihan saw Xuan Yan come in and wasn’t surprised.
Da Bao looked at Xuan Yan, curiously blinking his eyes.
Is this mother’s Beast Husband?
Da Bao had never seen Shen Ci’an, nor had he seen Shen Jinsuo, so he didn’t recognize Xuan Yan.
He had merely heard mother and Father Xiao talking about some things during meals.
He understood a bit too.
Xuan Yan, observing Da Bao up close, only then realized how good-looking this little one was.
He could feel that this was Miss Su’s son.
His father should be a Fox Beastman.
Thinking about some information regarding Fox Beastmen, Xuan Yan’s expression shifted several times.
Moreover, this was a Nine-tailed Fox Beast cub, indicating royal blood, with extremely high talent.
But as if thinking of something, Xuan Yan took out a pendant-like necklace and handed it to Da Bao, saying: "I came in a hurry, didn’t prepare much, this is for you, a meeting gift."
Xuan Yan carefully watched Da Bao, hopeful of his response.
Xuan Yan lacked experience dealing with little ones, and worried Da Bao might refuse.
Su Muyao looked at the item in Xuan Yan’s hand, a pendant containing an irregular milky white Crystal Stone, shaped like a droplet.
Strung together with a unique thin string, when worn around the neck, the Crystal Stone fits against the skin and almost blends with the complexion, making it hard to notice without a close look.
Da Bao looked toward Su Muyao.
Su Muyao was taken aback, "What is this?"
If it’s too valuable, and Xuan Yan lacks memory, it wouldn’t be right to accept it.
If he had memory, and this person was her Beast Husband, she would certainly let Da Bao accept it.
When Di Fu Yuan and they met Ruirui, they would also give meeting gifts.
And refusing would seem too foreign and distanced.
Xuan Yan explained, "This is a Fog Concealment Pendant, the Spirit Core within can release an invisible barrier, wrapping around the beastman’s innate source, while also blocking the surrounding spiritual energy perception, preventing the investigation of his original form and gifted spiritual power."
Her little one, his instincts were to protect.