Chapter 19: Scheming Together
Xiao Family Residence.
“Brother Ye Fan, you’ve finally arrived!”
Xiao Tiancheng tightly grasped the hand of Ye Fan, who had rushed over looking dusty and weary, and said excitedly, “Come inside with me, let’s have a good chat!”
“Alright.”
Ye Fan nodded in agreement and followed Xiao Tiancheng into a study.
The two sat facing each other.
“Brother Ye Fan, I heard that you’ve been treated unfairly in the sect.” Xiao Tiancheng asked in a serious tone.
As the eldest legitimate son of the Xiao Family, he had heard about the major events that had occurred in the Donghua Region in the past few days and knew that Ye Fan’s situation was precarious.
Hearing this, Ye Fan’s face immediately darkened, and he said in a chilling tone, “They’re all despicable villains who only know how to flatter and curry favor with the Su Family.”
As he spoke, a fierce glint flashed in Ye Fan’s eyes.
Once his strength grew, he would definitely go back to the sect and get even.
This time, if it weren’t for the life-saving means of Luo Shen’s remnant soul in his ring, he might have lost his life in the Xianjian Sect’s prison.
Not to mention coming to the Xiao Family in the Regional Capital.
“I’ve also heard about this matter, and it’s indeed that good-for-nothing Su Chen who went too far. He dared to force your master into marriage, he truly deserves to d*e!”
Xiao Tiancheng said indignantly, “Once Brother Ye Fan’s strength grows, my Xiao Family will definitely assist you.”
But Ye Fan shook his head, “I appreciate your kindness, Brother Xiao, but this matter isn’t simple. I always feel that that good-for-nothing Su Chen isn’t as simple as he appears on the surface.”
“How so?” Hearing this, Xiao Tiancheng immediately became interested.
In his eyes, Su Chen had always been a useless good-for-nothing who couldn’t cultivate, nothing to be afraid of.
“My master possesses the Heavenly Fragrance Body, a secret that only I know in the entire Tianxuan Continent. But Su Chen suddenly appeared and wanted to forcefully take my master as a concubine, don’t you think it’s strange?” Ye Fan frowned.
He had a faint, strange feeling in his heart, as if someone had been plotting against him in the dark.
“Heavenly Fragrance Body?!”
Hearing this, Xiao Tiancheng’s pupils constricted, and a look of deep shock appeared in his eyes.
“The Heavenly Fragrance Body is a rare, top-tier Cauldron Physique. Su Chen, a good-for-nothing who can’t cultivate, taking it for what, isn’t that a complete waste?” he muttered.
“Could it be…he really has other motives?”
Ye Fan’s eyes lit up as if he had grasped something.
“Yes, I think he must have ulterior motives, otherwise, he would never do such a thing.” Xiao Tiancheng nodded, agreeing with Ye Fan’s speculation.
“Sigh, it’s just a pity about your master’s Heavenly Fragrance Body.”
Xiao Tiancheng then shook his head and sighed heavily.
Hearing this, Ye Fan’s eyes narrowed, and the image of his master’s peerless beauty appeared in his mind.
“No matter what, once I’m strong enough, I will definitely rescue Master from Su Chen’s clutches.”
Ye Fan said through gritted teeth.
“What’s the use of rescuing her, she’s already damaged goods!”
Xiao Tiancheng couldn’t help but blurt out, then realized he had misspoken and immediately patted Ye Fan’s shoulder to comfort him, “But there’s nothing we can do about it, that’s reality. You need to adapt. As long as you work hard to improve your strength, one day, you will get your master back.”
Su Chen was an extremely lecherous person. Although he couldn’t cultivate, the Heavenly Fragrance Body could bring him a lot of pleasure in his married life.
If he really waited until Ye Fan had the strength to destroy the Su Family, who knows how many sons Chu Yanran would have borne for Su Chen.
What he had just said was just casual talk to comfort Ye Fan.
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Ye Fan smiled bitterly and didn’t refute.
Indeed, Su Chen wasn’t scary, but the terrifying power behind Su Chen, the Su Family, was truly frightening.
Those were existences that could easily destroy an entire sect and slaughter countless people. He currently had no confidence or opportunity for revenge.
Seeing Ye Fan’s disappointed and dejected expression, Xiao Tiancheng couldn’t help but feel a pang of guilt.
“Alright, let’s not talk about this for now. Let’s talk about the reason I invited you to the Xiao Family this time. Look…”
Xiao Tiancheng took out a jade token from his bosom and handed it to Ye Fan, saying, “This Recording Jade contains an image of my older sister, Xiao Ruoyu. She’s a renowned prodigy in the Donghua Region. I want you to win her over.”
Taking the jade token from Xiao Tiancheng, Ye Fan’s eyes flickered.
He wasn’t stupid and had heard a little about the competition for the next generation’s position as head of the Xiao Family.
Up until now, Xiao Tiancheng’s biggest competitor for the position of Young Master of the Xiao Family was none other than Xiao Ruoyu, the prodigy of the Donghua Region.
Not only was Xiao Ruoyu stunningly beautiful, but her strength had also reached the early stage of the Greater Saint Realm, making her a leader among the younger generation. Everyone in the Xiao Family treated her as a precious jewel.
Xiao Tiancheng’s motive for wanting him to win over Xiao Ruoyu was obvious: to disqualify her from the competition for the position of Young Master of the Xiao Family.
“Haha, Brother Ye Fan, don’t worry, my older sister has always been pure and innocent, and has never had a male friend. After you win her over, you don’t have to worry about her changing her affections.”
Seeing the hesitation on Ye Fan’s face, Xiao Tiancheng took out a Spatial Ring from his bosom and handed it over, adding, “There’s a million High-Grade Spirit Stones in here. Use them for cultivation first, and when you’re done, just ask me for more.”
He paused and continued, “As long as Brother Ye Fan helps me this time, once I become the head of the Xiao Family, all the resources of the Xiao Family will be open to you for cultivation. When the time comes for Brother Ye Fan to take revenge on the Su Family, my Xiao Family will definitely provide full support.”
Xiao Tiancheng chose Ye Fan for two reasons. Firstly, Ye Fan possessed the Double Pupils and was the Son of Destiny. Befriending him would only benefit him and wouldn’t have any drawbacks.
Secondly, he knew that the current Ye Fan lacked cultivation resources. The Xiao Family was the second largest family in the Donghua Region, with a profound foundation. With the backing of the Xiao Family, Ye Fan’s strength would surely grow rapidly. Ye Fan must be very clear about this simple truth.
Sure enough, seeing the Spatial Ring, Ye Fan was somewhat tempted.
A million High-Grade Spirit Stones, for Ye Fan, who was currently penniless, was like sending charcoal in the snow.
Moreover, Xiao Tiancheng also promised him that as long as Xiao Tiancheng secured the position of Young Master of the Xiao Family, all the cultivation resources of the Xiao Family would be open to him in the future.
He really couldn’t refuse this.
“Alright, I promise you.”
Ye Fan took the Spatial Ring without hesitation and put it into his Storage Pouch.
“Hahaha, Brother Ye Fan is indeed straightforward, I, Xiao Tiancheng, didn’t misjudge you!”
Hearing Ye Fan’s straightforward reply, Xiao Tiancheng was overjoyed and patted his shoulder, saying, “I hope Brother Ye Fan will soon win the beauty’s heart and become my brother-in-law.”
“Haha, I will definitely win her over.” Ye Fan smiled.
The two hit it off and discussed their next plan.
What Ye Fan had to do was very simple: gradually get close to Xiao Ruoyu and let her see that he possessed the Double Pupils and knew his identity as the Son of Destiny.
Then, he would pursue Xiao Ruoyu relentlessly until he won her over.
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In Xia Qingxue’s boudoir, Xiao Ruoyu, who was chatting and laughing with her best friend, had no idea that she had already been targeted by two scheming individuals.