Chapter 132: His Brain Doesn't Work Well
"My name is Yun Ying, how should this lowly one address you?"
In the corridor, the nobleman Yun Ying asked Xiao Yan with a polite bow. Xiao Yan softly replied.
"I'm Xiao Yan."
"Xiao Yan... what a nice name."
Yun Ying chuckled and took out a jade bottle from her storage ring. Xiao Yan immediately recognized it—it was identical to the bottle Yun Ying had given to the old man earlier. Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow in curiosity.
"What's this?"
"Thank you for your assistance, Young Master Xiao. This bottle of Ice Spirit Cold Fountain is my way of showing gratitude. Please accept it."
"Ah? Well..."
Xiao Yan hesitated for a moment but was forcefully handed the bottle by Yun Ying.
"I believe in reciprocating for deeds done. Young Master Xiao, you just helped without fear of authority, and I'm grateful for that. This Ice Spirit Cold Fountain belongs to you. Please accept it, and don't refuse."
"..." Xiao Yan stared at the Ice Spirit Cold Fountain in his hand, then respectfully bowed to Yun Ying after a brief pause. "In that case, Xiao Yan thanks you."
At the same time, a bitter smile crept onto Xiao Yan's face.
Why did it feel like every time he did something virtuous, he received unexpectedly good things in return?
It wasn't because Xiao Yan was being greedy or unappreciative, but he feared that if this continued, he would develop a habit of expecting rewards for every good deed. That would be a terrifying prospect for him, as it might dampen his enthusiasm for doing good without expecting anything in return.
There was no other way. He needed to work harder on his character and not take these rewards for granted.
"Oh, Xiao Yan," Yun Ying suddenly remembered something and raised her folding fan to cover half of her handsome face. She squinted her eyes and said, "I'm quite interested in what you just mentioned about 'speaking up for the weak.' If you don't mind, could you share your thoughts on it with me?"
Hearing Yun Ying's request, Xiao Yan stood frozen for a moment before gradually regaining his composure. His heart filled with excitement.
After all these years, Yun Ying was the first person who willingly wanted to discuss this topic with him!
The only one!!!
Immediately, Xiao Yan put away the Ice Spirit Cold Fountain into his storage ring and respectfully said to Yun Ying, "If Brother Yun doesn't find it boring, I'm more than willing to discuss it with you."
"Brother Yun..."
Upon hearing Xiao Yan's address, Yun Ying twitched slightly. Xiao Yan's master, Yao Chen, who had been silent in the ring all this time, couldn't help but cover her face.
Oh no, her disciple was truly clueless.
In an instant, Yun Ying regained her composure and smiled. "Then, I'll trouble Young Master Xiao."
"Let's go inside. It's tiring to stand in the corridor and talk."
Xiao Yan led Yun Ying to the door of his room, knocked lightly, and called out, "Xiao Yixian, it's me."
As soon as Xiao Yan finished speaking, Xiao Yixian opened the door. She had been standing close to the door and had already guessed that the matter outside should have been resolved. However, as a precaution, she waited for Xiao Yan to speak before opening the door.
Currently, she could be considered Xiao Yan's biggest weakness, and she couldn't easily reveal her identity.
"The matter has been resolved. Don't worry."
Xiao Yan smiled, and Xiao Yixian nodded slightly. Her gaze then shifted to Yun Ying, raising an eyebrow in confusion.
"Who is this?"
"Ah, this is Brother Yun, who has something he'd like to discuss with me."
Upon hearing the term "Brother Yun," Yun Ying's brows twitched again, and although her face still wore a calm and gentle smile, there was an undertone of speechlessness.
Meanwhile, upon hearing Xiao Yan's address for Yun Ying, Xiao Yixian was also momentarily stunned. She looked at Yun Ying with suspicion.
"Brother Yun...?"
Xiao Yixian carefully observed Yun Ying, her eyes narrowing as she contemplated the situation. She couldn't help but think that this person looked more like a woman. Why did Xiao Yan think of them as a man just because they dressed like a nobleman?
No, that's not right...
Xiao Yixian massaged her temples, feeling a headache coming on.
She remembered now. Xiao Yan's brain didn't work very well.
"Please come in."
Xiao Yixian stepped aside to let the two of them enter the room. As Yun Ying passed by her, she whispered to her in a low voice.
"Miss, please don't tell him about my gender for now."
"Huh? Why?"
Xiao Yixian raised an eyebrow in confusion. Wasn't it normal to get upset if someone mistook your gender?
In response, Yun Ying chuckled softly.
"This way, he can speak freely with me without any reservations. We won't have to tiptoe around certain topics because of my gender."
"...If you think it's okay, I don't mind."
Xiao Yixian shrugged. After all, she wasn't the one being mistaken for a man, and if Yun Ying was comfortable with it, she didn't see any issue.
Moreover, Yun Ying being mistaken for a man wasn't necessarily a bad thing for Xiao Yixian.
She knew she had a favorable impression of Xiao Yan, and even though Yun Ying was dressed in men's clothing, Xiao Yixian could still see the stunning beauty beneath. Regardless of whether someone was a man or a woman, the first sight of Yun Ying made her heart skip a beat.
Although Xiao Yan had a straightforward mind, wasn't this a bit unexpected? Now that Xiao Yan saw Yun Ying as a man, it eliminated this unexpected aspect.
Well... as long as Xiao Yan didn't develop any unusual feelings.
Xiao Yixian closed the door, and Xiao Yan and Yun Ying were already sitting on the sofa, engaged in a discussion about Xiao Yan's ideals. Xiao Yixian sat on another sofa, feeling bored.
She had long understood Xiao Yan's sense of righteousness, which was several times stronger than Boss Yao's. To put it bluntly, someone as righteous as Xiao Yan was practically mentally sick.
Although Xiao Yixian didn't mind, she didn't want to become like Xiao Yan, even though she had a favorable impression of him. She didn't necessarily agree with many of his principles.
At first, Yun Ying seemed interested in listening to Xiao Yan's explanations about righteousness and the path he followed. However, as Xiao Yan began sharing his personal experiences, Yun Ying's expression gradually became more neutral.
It didn't mean that Yun Ying lost interest in Xiao Yan's sense of righteousness, but rather, Xiao Yan's narrative raised various questions in her mind.
Could such a person really exist?
Could someone truly be so righteous?
Yun Ying couldn't comprehend it.
In Yun Ying's understanding, those who professed to uphold righteousness were all hypocrites seeking fame and reputation.
They waved the banner of righteousness and boasted about their own virtue, all for the sake of their own superficial image.
When it came to matters that harmed their interests, they no longer cared about righteousness, and their top priority was their own gain.
Their concept of righteousness was quite flexible.
But Xiao Yan was different.
If what Xiao Yan said was true, if his narrative was all genuine...
Then he was genuinely striving to uphold his own sense of righteousness. Even if he occasionally deviated, he would immediately correct his course.
Interesting... how intriguing...
Yun Ying thought to herself.
Originally, Yun Ying had been interested in Xiao Yan due to his extraordinary combat prowess. However, she now realized that Xiao Yan, as a person, was far more interesting than his strength.
Yun Ying even wanted to see how far Xiao Yan could go while adhering to his ideals and whether he could change the world as he wished.
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