Chu Siblings

Presently, Xin Long was sitting in a luxuriant carriage while it was moving through Sky City road. Typically, these boulevards were affluently decorated but now it was rather bland.

"Looks like I really need to cultivate quickly. Sigh." History taught him, the situations when war is around the corner is a particularly dangerous one. It wouldn't help that he is a known weakling, and more importantly he is from four Great Clans – making him an ideal target. He lamented this transmigration to a degree was more of a headache than fun.

After half and hour of travelling, he finally reached the destination, a mansion in the eastern region of Sky City which was under control of Chu Clan. Evidently, this gathering was organised by Chu Clan, now publicly known as strongest among four clans.

Sky City was an enormous land with an area of over four thousand sq. miles. It was further divided in four parts, though not officially but implicitly. The four Great Clan controlled their respective sides; Chu Clan controls East, Zhang Clan controls West, Shin Clan controls North and finally Xin Clan controls South.

Showing his invitation card, he wandered inside the uproarious hall.

Feeling someone entered inside, inquisitive eyes centered towards the entryway. Almost instantly, many faces blackened; the emotions varying from disgust, envy, and disdain. Crooked looks painted most maiden faces, as though loathing the idea of being in his presence. He could, in any way figure out the reason for envy — it was obviously because of his sister.

While everyone was wondering why the infamous degenerate of Xin Clan was attending this gathering since he never did so before, an attractive voice broke the calm.

"Xin Long, it's really a surprise. I never thought you would attend this event." Xin Long eyes shifted towards a handsome man in question who was walking up to him with a light smile.

"You are?" Since the other party was being nice, he didn't want to be discourteous, so he affably inquired.

"Forgive my manners, I am Chu LiuXiang, the organiser of this event." With his hands joined in traditional way, he introduced. His etiquette and friendly personality was an attractive one, especially for young maidens. Chu LiuXiang was a genius of Chu Clan, at the age of eighteen, he was already at Peak Stage of Body Refinement Realm. Also, he was one of the candidates Xin Ning warned about.

Seeing his benevolent exhibition, Xin Long had a premonition, but he first wanted to confirm it. He likewise also joined hands.

"No, it's my pleasure."

Nodding to his words, Chu LiuXiang turned around and expressed with a trace of inconspicuous mockery.

"Everyone, Xin Long is attending our gathering for the first time, be sure to make him feel invited." Xin Long eyes narrowed slightly but soothed quickly for anyone to notice. Lightly smiling, he spoke.

"No compelling reason to think about me so much, you can continue enjoying yourself." Listening to him, Chu LiuXiang rotated, eyes fixing on him, he didn't think Xin Long would dare to oppose him. Being labeled as coward, everyone knew of his personality, so it came as a shock when he spoke against Chu LiuXiang.

From from look of his eyes, Xiu Long understood Chu LiuXiang was not what he showed himself to be — he was a hypocrite.

When Chu LiuXiang was about to retort, suddenly everyone eyes turned in a certain direction, particularly men. Following their gazes, Xin Long found a woman dressed in long red gown coming towards Chu LiuXiang.

His eyes couldn't help but take a deep look at the incoming woman.

Another Beauty!

With her long scarlet hair, her red gown was a particular match. She was around six feet in height, most of which was her long legs.

Her fine jade nose stood high and proud, filling her with character and pride.

She was a kind of seductive beauty that could seize one's spirit. With almond shaped eyes and red pupil that shined every once in a while, In this hall filled with beautiful women, she stood out, more than marginal. Even though she wasn't as beautiful as Xin Ning, she wasn't far off. In the future, maybe she can be equal.

Most men eye were already filled with lust looking towards her but she didn't indicate any dismay, probably already used to this treatment.

"Brother, why are bothering talking with someone like him, you will ruin your own reputation." She spoke without even giving Xin Long a look, as if he didn't exist in her world. Her beguiling voice induced one's lust instinctively.

"Little sister, I was just helping a guest, that's all!" Any hint of anger or displeasure Chu LiuXiang possessed previously vanished in this air with her arrival.

Not bothering with Xin Long any longer, Chu LiuXiang appreciated Chu Cuifen, his sister.

"But sister, today you look really beautiful."

Xin Long didn't bother with the siblings either, since other party has dropped his facade, he didn't need to be friendly either. He came here to observe, that he will do.

Coming to an isolated corner, he leaned against wall, thinking what Xin Ning said about those siblings.

'Chu LiuXiang, a genius of his clan, most probably than not he is going to be the next patriarch. Being the son of one of the four Great clan, he was always prideful but remained humble in front of others...at least in front of others.

Chu Cuifen, likewise a genius and one of Four most beautiful women of younger generations. Entering Late stage of Body Refinement Realm at the age of Sixteen. Prideful and full of personality, she didn't care about any other men than her brother which she looked up to.'

While thinking, he felt a pair of eyes looking at him. Probing around, he found a veiled maiden dressed in black looking at him. Her pure eyes didn't contain the same contempt everyone held, it only has curiosity. Nodding his head towards him which she returned after some time, he thought if original knew this women. Going through his memories quickly, he didn't find any lead.

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Time passed by quickly, it was already late night, around 9PM. Since he didn't find anyone interesting other than that Veiled maiden who was continuously talking with girls, he concluded it was about time he returned.

But he stopped, tuning in to Chu LiuXiang voice.

Standing on top of high ground, he started speaking.

"Everyone, firstly, I do hope you enjoyed my little get together."

"Secondly, the main reason for this occasion was because my sister is already of age of marriage. As you know, she has quite a pride, making it harder for our clan to choose any partners. So, after some discussions with clan, I have decided to hold a little competition. The winner will be rewarded with — a kiss from my sister."

His voice sent an influx of outcry, eager expression painted on men's face while women looked a somewhat displeased. Youths couldn't help but take a look at Chu Cuifen red lips, imagining fantasies.

Seeing them looking towards her, Chu Cuifen lips curled, as if satisfied with the reaction of crowd.

Someone from the crowd asked: "What are we competing on?"

Many perked their ears, listening to Chu LiuXiang's incoming answer.

"As you may or may not know, my sister is an apprentice of Pianist. One of her wishes is that her husband should be a cut above others in playing piano. This competition will be based on it."

Even though Cultivation was the mainstream, no one liked to cultivate all the time. Musician, Calligraphist, and other types of artistic and scholarly people were looked upon by many in this world.

Listening to him, men lamented upon themself why they didn't learn this skill. Now they couldn't even participate. Not bothering with their depressing looks, Chu LiuXiang forged ahead.

"Since, I am a pianist too, I would likewise partake." Everybody nodded their head to this, marriage between siblings was normal in this world. It was done to keep the bloodline clean, so nobody cared about him joining too.

They could see Chu Cuifen beaming a beautiful smile, many understood shrouded meaning behind this competition.

"We have Miss Zhang Wei here who is a well-known Pianist, whose skills are on par with older generation. I would like her to be the judge of this competition." He gestured towards someone particularly in the crowd. Looking at where he was gesturing, Xin Long found the same veiled women from before.

'So it was her.' Frowning his eyebrows, Xin Long understood why he couldn't remember her, it's because he never met her. So why did she have that curious gaze. Shaking his head, he decided to talk with her someday, since right now, he obviously can't.

Even though he found Chu Cuifen to be very beautiful, he wasn't feeling much attraction. Not having much interest in this competition, he decided to head out.

Turning around he started walking toward the exit while everyone was listening to Chu LiuXiang words like their life depended on it.

Alas, someone had to stop him.

"Stop. Walking out when brother is talking, who do you think you are?"

It was Chu Qing, younger brother of Chu LiuXiang. His yelling voice pulled in many eyes, looking toward the exit, they found a single handsome man walking out without a care.

"Brother Long, I have heard you didn't even started cultivating. I assume you must have some other skills in your sleeve. This competition maybe a chance for you to shine, why don't you give it a try." Chu LiuXiang added.

Halting, Xin Long looked at the mocking disdain in everyone's eyes, surely they just wanted to see him make a fool out of him.

"You want me to join the competition? – Sure." Curving his lips a little, he flashed a charming smile while a glint passed through his eyes making ladies heart skip a beat. They couldn't help but concur, his smiling face was the best they have ever seen.