Chapter 42: Why Is It You?! (2/2)

He had no choice but to hand over the fifth grade Spirit Gathering Pill.

He was originally planning to use this Spirit Gathering Pill to advance to fourth grade Battle-Spirit. However, he did not expect that he would actually lose it. Without the Spirit Gathering Pill, his breakthrough was far away once more.

Receiving the jade bottle that Zhao Ruge handed to her, Xiao Yanyu was extremely beautiful as she faintly smiled. ”There's no need for young master Zhao to be upset. Even though you've lost a Spirit Gathering Pill, you were able to eat Owner Bu's Sweet 'n' Sour Ribs. It was not a loss for you.”

It was not a loss? How could that be possible? The Sweet 'n' Sour Ribs could only fulfill his tongue's desires, but the Spirit Gathering Pill was able to help him advance his cultivation level. Comparing the two, it was a huge loss for him! Unless… Owner Bu's Sweet 'n' Sour Ribs could help him achieve a breakthrough as well. However… how could that be possible?

Zhao Ruge was so heartbroken that he had difficulty breathing and had an extremely unsightly expression on his face.

Xiao Yanyu only smiled at that. How could a serving of Sweet 'n' Sour Ribs cost fifty crystals just because the taste was good? If the improved Egg-Fried Rice could increase true energy within the body, then this Sweet 'n' Sour Ribs would evidently be more effective. Zhao Ruge would soon experience that fact.

When that moment came, he would understand Owner Bu's true abilities.

On the other side, Xiao Xiaolong had also finished his Ice Heart Jade Urn Wine. He was slightly intoxicated and a slight redness had appeared on his face that was as tender as a woman's.

The three barbarians of Ouyang were still fine. Even though the Ice Heart Jade Urn Wine was really mellow, their cultivation levels were high and they were experienced drinkers. Their reactions were not as intense compared to Xiao Xiaolong’s.

Bada!

The crisp sound of a cup falling onto the table was not loud, but slightly startled everyone.

They all looked toward the source of the noise, Xiao Yanyu.

Xiao Yanyu's expression, which was still gentle a moment ago, had suddenly turned slightly ferocious and grim. Her gaze was transfixed by the figure at a distance.

Xiao Xiaolong was not that intoxicated in the first place. When he noticed his sister's expression, his tipsiness mostly dispersed. He followed her gaze toward the figure sitting at the table near the entrance.

That charming and elegant face that seemed to have been sculpted from marble...

”Why is it you!” Xiao Xiaolong's eyes widened as he practically roared out.

Bu Fang, who was resting nearby, was immediately startled as he baffledly looked at Xiao Xiaolong. He did not seem to understand why the sissy suddenly became so angry.

”Why can't it be me?” The hoarse voice that was like sandpaper resounded around the store, containing a trace of coldness.

Zhao Ruge and the rest saw that handsome face as well and went into a daze. Then their expressions all changed into one filled with incredulity.

”You still dare to show up within the capital… Aren't you afraid that father would find out about your location?

”My precious brother,” Xiao Yanyu coldly said. Her voice that was like the song of birds contained a trace of killing intent.

Xiao Xiaolong was already at his limit as he stood up and true energy surged out of his body.

”Heart-rending Sword Monarch Xiao Yue! He actually dared to appear within the imperial city… Is he seeking death?!” Zhao Ruge and the rest were filled with astonishment.

Xiao Yue, the eldest son of Xiao Meng, was astonishingly talented. At the age of ten, he had already become first grade and reached second grade by the time he was eleven years old. He was able to manifest true energy when he was thirteen and became Battle-Spirit at the age of fifteen. He became the youngest fifth grade Battle-King in the history of the Light Wind Empire at the age of eighteen. His future was looking bright.

However, tragedy struck three years ago when Xiao Yue became enthralled with the way of the sword and joined the Void Sword Pavilion. In order to become the master of a sword spirit of Void Sword Pavilion, he even used the blood from his mother's heart as an offering. With a single sword strike to her heart, he sent his mother into a comatose state from which she had yet to awaken.

Xiao Yue was then beaten by the furious Xiao Meng to the point where he was vomiting blood and the true energy within his body had dissipated. In the end, he was rescued by the combined efforts of the three elders of Void Sword Pavilion. From then on, Xiao Yue deserted the Xiao family and became an enemy that they swore to kill.

Xiao Yanyu and Xiao Xiaolong could never forget the day when their mother had collapsed in front of them. Her blood splatter had dyed their eyes red and turned into an unforgettable hatred for them; a hatred toward Xiao Yue.

From that moment onward, Xiao Yue was not their beloved and esteemed elder brother any longer.