Chapter 115: Xiao Yan Regains His Confidence A Night Market Worlds Apart

Chapter 115: Xiao Yan Regains His Confidence A Night Market Worlds Apart

"Splash! Ahh ! Third Young Master is awake!"

An elderly servant, sent by Xiao Zhan to care for Xiao Yan, had just stepped outside carrying a basin of water when he spotted Xiao Yan walking out of his room. In his shock, the basin slipped from his hands and crashed to the ground.

His loud exclamation immediately drew attention from the surrounding area.

As soon as others heard the news, they rushed over.

Upon seeing Xiao Yan standing there, completely unharmed, they gasped in unison

"Ahh! Third Young Master has woken up!"

"Ahh! Third Young Master has woken up!!"

…

The phrase spread like a chant, echoing throughout the Xiao Clan estate.

Inside a secluded chamber, where Xiao Zhan and the three elders were in the midst of cultivating Jade Finger Technique, their concentration was abruptly shattered.

"What?! Yan'er woke up?! Impossible!" Xiao Zhan exclaimed in disbelief.

Because Xiao Zhan had obtained a high rank Xuan Tier technique, and because there were no outsiders present, even the elders couldn't help but express genuine concern.

"Clan Leader, could it be that he naturally developed immunity?" the Third Elder asked.

"That's impossible," the Second Elder immediately refuted. "Yan'er is only a teenager. His body is weak, and he can't even retain his Dou Qi properly. How could he possibly develop immunity to 'Xiao Yan (Anti Inflammatory)'?!"

The First Elder's eyes lit up. "Wait… could it be because of that Healing Pill you mentioned?"

The moment he spoke, the four men exchanged knowing glances.

If anyone had seen them, they would have assumed there was some hidden chemistry between them.

"The First Elder makes a good point!"

"Let's go check on him immediately! Clan Leader, just pretend like nothing happened we'll cover for you!" the First Elder reassured Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Zhan nodded.

The guilt in his heart vanished.

Since Xiao Yan was awake, there was nothing to feel bad about anymore.

However, he still didn't understand why Wu Tian had done this.

If Wu Tian intended to save Xiao Yan all along, why make him choose between the Healing Pill and the Jade Finger Technique?

"Rich young masters are impossible to understand," Xiao Zhan sighed.

"Just like Xun'er," he thought.

"She clearly has great talent and a powerful background, yet she insists on staying in my Xiao Clan. And Yan'er "

"Ugh! So disappointing!"

The feeling of hating iron for not becoming steel rose in Xiao Zhan's heart once again.

…

Meanwhile, outside

A refreshed and spirited Xiao Yan was already striding confidently through Wu Tan City's bustling streets.

His purpose?

To buy herbs!

As he walked, his posture was straight, and his aura had completely changed.

His eyes glowed with newfound confidence, and a charming smile graced his face.

This was a completely different Xiao Yan.

For the past three years, he had always walked the streets with his head down, avoiding people's gazes.

But today

He walked proudly.

His presence drew attention.

Many people were shocked.

"Isn't he supposed to be unconscious? Why is he walking around? Did he come back from the dead?"

Even though everyone was surprised, no one dared mock him aloud.

No matter how weak Xiao Yan had become, he was still the Third Young Master of the Xiao Clan.

Insulting him openly was too risky.

…

The sky had already darkened, but Wu Tan City's night market was in full swing.

The streets were still packed with people, bustling with food stalls, vendors, and exotic goods.

As Xiao Yan walked, he couldn't help but glance curiously at the various booths, as if hoping to find a hidden treasure.

But

Instead of searching for rare items

He was only looking at food stalls!

Baozi, giant pancakes, sweet candied hawthorns, and juicy skewers of meat

The aromas filled the air, tempting his senses.

After three years of isolation, Xiao Yan was experiencing a night market for the first time.

His mouth watered.

But

His pockets were empty.

He had to save money.

He gritted his teeth and forced himself to endure.

As he walked, he saw others enjoying the food in various ways

Some people devoured steaming dumplings in one bite.Others nibbled on pancakes slowly, chewing exactly 32 times per bite.Couples fed each other candied hawthorns, their lips nearly touching.And some… well, some were licking their skewers instead of eating them.

Xiao Yan's craving intensified.

He swallowed hard.

"I'm just looking! Just looking! Water can quench thirst! I will endure! I will endure!"

…

Unbeknownst to him

Not far behind, Wu Tian and Xun'er were also strolling through the market.

Wu Tian had been watching Xiao Yan the entire time.

And he found it

Absolutely hilarious.

"Poor kid," Wu Tian thought. "He can't even afford to borrow money. He really is a 'Xiao Yan (Anti Inflammatory Pill)' totally miserable."

But

Wu Tian had no intention of helping.

Xiao Yan and his grumpy old man in the ring could do whatever they wanted.

He had his own plans.

…

Wu Tian's focus shifted to the girl beside him.

Xun'er was stunningly beautiful under the night sky.

Tonight, she wore a pure white outfit, adding to her ethereal elegance.

Her long, slender legs were wrapped in tight fitting pants, accentuating her perfect figure.

She had a graceful, noble air, yet still radiated a youthful energy.

Compared to Xiao Yan's lonely struggle, the difference between them was like heaven and earth.

…

Perhaps

It was Xun'er and Wu Tian who had been feeding each other candied hawthorns earlier.

She would take a delicate bite, then offer the rest to her beloved Wu Tian.

But

With so many onlookers, Wu Tian refused to do something so cheesy.

So

He simply bit the entire thing in one go.

…

At that moment

Xiao Yan turned around.

And he saw them.

His heart shattered.

His goddess, Xun'er, was laughing sweetly, gazing affectionately at Wu Tian, feeding him candy.

Xiao Yan felt a chill pierce through his soul.

He immediately turned away, walking faster.

"The more I try to avoid him… the more he appears."

"Thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west… Don't look down on the poor youth!"

Even though Wu Tian had saved him

He would never forgive him.

Wu Tian had taken his fiancée.

He had stolen his first love.

This

Was a grudge that could never be erased.

…

Watching Xiao Yan disappear into the crowd, Wu Tian's lips curved into a smirk.

"And so, the 'Xiao Yan & Yao Chen duo' finally begins their mission…"

"I wonder what they'll do next?"

…

(End of Chapter)

Thank you for the support, friends. If you want to read more chapters in advance, go to my Patreon.

Read 20 Chapters In Advance: patreon.com/Canserbero10