Chapter 259: Chapter 259: The Pitiful Xiao Yan
Gu Xun'er looked at Mu Chen silently, without a hint of ridicule, simply observing him.
Despite her young age, Xun'er displayed remarkable intelligence and maturity, far beyond her peers.
"What are you planning to do?" Xun'er asked curiously, without a trace of mockery in her tone.
"You'll see," Mu Chen replied with a smile.
"Can't you just tell me?" she pressed.
"Watching is far more satisfying than hearing," Mu Chen said with another smile, ruffling her hair again.
Xun'er blinked, stunned. Few dared to touch her like that, given her status in the Gu Clan—no one except her father, Gu Yuan.
"It's late. You should go back to your room and rest," Mu Chen said as he stretched lazily and stood up. After taking a few steps, he stopped and turned back to Xun'er. "By the way, Xun'er, I heard some strange rumors while I was out. Apparently, there's a pervert in Wu Tan City sneaking into young girls' rooms at night, especially girls who are as pretty as you."
"Really?" Xun'er asked, startled.
"Yes," Mu Chen nodded.
"What does he do after sneaking in?" Xun'er asked, concern evident in her voice.
"What else could he be doing? Certainly nothing good," Mu Chen replied.
"You mean... making babies?" Xun'er's face turned beet red.
"Exactly," Mu Chen nodded solemnly.
"That's horrible!" Xun'er shivered, looking around nervously. She quickly got up and walked over to Mu Chen. "Umm... Mu Chen, can I ask for a favor?"
"You want to sleep in my room?" Mu Chen asked bluntly.
"Mm..." Xun'er nodded shyly, her face flushing.
"No. You might still be young, but I'm not. If you're afraid, I'll give you something to protect yourself," Mu Chen said, tapping his storage ring. With a flick of his wrist, he retrieved an assortment of items he had purchased earlier in the market.
A spiked mace, pepper spray, and a castration blade—everything one might need.
"Will these really work against bad guys?" Xun'er asked, her gaze skeptical.
"Absolutely. Choose one. Pick whichever you like," Mu Chen said with a grin.
After some deliberation, Xun'er selected the castration blade.
Satisfied, Mu Chen put the rest of the items away and headed to his room for the night.
Of course, Mu Chen wasn't really planning to sleep. As he lay on the bed, his soul power quietly spread out, enveloping the entire courtyard. Every detail, from the ants crawling in the yard to the slumbering Gu Xun'er and even Ling Ying hiding in the shadows, was clear in his mind.
Around midnight, a figure slipped into the courtyard. Judging by the figure's attire, Mu Chen immediately recognized him—it was Xiao Yan, the young master of the Xiao Clan.
Xiao Yan's Thoughts:
"The servants mentioned that Xun'er stayed in the courtyard all day, looking rather gloomy. She must be upset about her father leaving her here."
"This is my chance to comfort her. Helping her through her lowest point will surely earn her gratitude."
"Xun'er's father is a Dou Wang, at the very least. Winning her heart would be hugely beneficial to my future growth."
"And besides, I transmigrated into this world. This life, I must have a beautiful woman by my side."
As Xiao Yan crept closer to Xun'er's room, a smug smile appeared on his face. "Xun'er may be young now, but she's already stunning. When she grows up, she'll be a true beauty. Her family background is excellent too. With her staying at the Xiao Clan, this is the perfect opportunity. Surely, with my transmigrator's wisdom, I can win her over."
Feeling confident, Xiao Yan pushed open the door to Xun'er's room and stepped inside. Ling Ying, watching from the roof, noticed but refrained from acting immediately. As Xiao Yan was the young master of the Xiao Clan, and since he hadn't done anything improper yet, Ling Ying opted to observe.
Inside the room, Xiao Yan's gaze fell on the sleeping Xun'er. Her serene beauty took his breath away. He couldn't help but lean closer for a better look.
"So beautiful," he thought, admiring her delicate features. Slowly, he extended his hands toward her.
"This is the perfect time to make my move. I'll use this harmless method of nurturing her meridians every night for three months. Even if I can't win her heart, she'll surely develop a fondness for me. Ha! I'm such a genius. Persistent pursuit never fails!"
Xiao Yan's hands moved closer, glowing faintly as he prepared to implement his plan. However, just as his hands were about to touch her, Xun'er's eyes snapped open.
"You're awake?!" Xiao Yan froze, his expression turning blank as his mind went into shock. Everything had happened too quickly for him to react.
"Pervert!" Xun'er's brows furrowed, her voice filled with anger and disdain.
"P-Pervert?" Xiao Yan stammered. As a seasoned transmigrator, he quickly tried to explain. "You misunderstand! I wasn't trying to do anything. I came here to—ah!"
Before he could finish, searing pain shot through him. A blood-curdling scream tore from his throat as he collapsed to the ground, clutching his lower body.
"Blood..." Xiao Yan's trembling hands were coated in blood and some unknown liquid. The pain was excruciating, and cold sweat poured down his forehead as he writhed on the floor.
"Aaaaaah!"
His anguished cries shattered the silence of the Xiao Clan.
Hearing the commotion, Xiao Zhan and the Xiao Clan's elders rushed to Xun'er's room. They found Xiao Yan unconscious in a pool of blood. Xiao Zhan's face darkened as he glanced at Xun'er and then quickly carried Xiao Yan away.
From his room, Mu Chen witnessed everything, a satisfied smile on his face.
System Notifications:
"Ding-dong!"
"Congratulations! You've completed the mission: Teach a lesson to the disrespectful Xiao Yan from the transmigrator army. Rewards: 10,000 Dou Qi points and 100 skill points."
"Ding-dong!"
"Congratulations! Your Dou Qi has reached the threshold for advancement. Level in
creased by six. Current Level: 1-Star Dou Practitioner (Level 5, 310/7040)."
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