Cousin, Do I Hold a Special Place in Your Heart?

"Xiao Chong, what are you doing? Why did you come to my room?"

Opening the door, Xiao Yu, dressed in her nightwear, looked at Xiao Chong standing before her. Her face flushed red as she gave him a playful glare.

Even though she knew the boy in front of her was only twelve years old, due to starting cultivation early, people physiques often developed faster. And Xiao Chong, with his extraordinary talent, grew even quicker.

Looking at him now, with a face that could easily pass for eighteen years old, Xiao Yu couldn't help but feel a little flustered as she allowed him into her room.

At sixteen, Xiao Yu herself had blossomed into someone stunningly beautiful.

Unbothered by Xiao Yu current charming demeanor, Xiao Chong pulled out the Xiao Clan Heavenly Emperor Brush and spoke.

"Cousin, I recently developed something new. Do you want to try it?"

"And what might that be?"

Hearing this, Xiao Yu curiosity was immediately piqued.

She knew Xiao Chong had a knack for experiments, constantly coming up with innovative things. Though, she had heard that most of his experiments tended to end up on their cousin Xiao Yan, leaving him bedridden for days. She hoped Xiao Chong would be gentler with her.

"Don't worry, all I need to do is draw a few markings on your forehead with this brush."

"What? Do you think we're still kids and that I'd let you doodle on my face like a child's prank?"

Hearing that her face turning even redder, gave him another glare. She assumed the twelve-year-old in front of her was simply indulging a childish whim and had come to tease his cousin.

To this, Xiao Chong shrugged and explained.

"You misunderstood, cousin. I'm helping you awaken the power within your bloodline and also assisting you in comprehending a secret technique."

This was a significant difference between ancient clans and ordinary families. If he were among ancient clans, such words wouldn't have been misunderstood at all.

Hearing this, Xiao Yu face which already rosy from her embarrassment, became a shade deeper. She threw him another glare. Yet, the promise of awakening the power in her bloodline and gaining a secret technique excited her.

With her imminent departure to Jia Nan Academy, even though her current strength as a two-star Dou Shi made her a prodigious talent, qualifying her directly for the inner academy, she naturally hoped to become even stronger.

"Alright then, Xiao Yu. Don't move."

"Fine, let's see what you're up to, little one."

Closing her eyes obediently, Xiao Yu stood still before Xiao Chong.

Xiao Chong placed his hand lightly on Xiao Yu snow-white forehead, brushing her hair aside. Slowly, he began drawing on her forehead with the Celestial Emperor Pen in his hand.

Even though Xiao Chong talent was beyond extraordinary, this was his first time drawing such bloodline markings. He moved his hand with exceptional care.

Xiao Yu held her eyes shut, praying that no one would witness this scene. Otherwise, from another perspective, wouldn't this look almost like a kiss?

However, such embarrassing thoughts quickly dissipated.

Xiao Yu could soon feel her blood boiling within her veins, as if ignited all of a sudden.

Her inner energy surged, transforming into something of a higher quality.

Before long, Xiao Chong had finished inscribing the bloodline markings on Xiao Yu forehead.

Out of curiosity, Xiao Yu touched her brow. Though she felt nothing tangible, there was a sensation of a strange force hiding deep within her body.

The markings had settled, now dormant within her skin, only to emerge when activated.

With the markings in place, Xiao Chong took a step back and smiled.

"Cousin, try sensing your body's condition now."

Blushing, Xiao Yu nodded and focused inward. As soon as she did so, she was startled by what she discovered.

Her power… it had increased by seven stars in one leap?!

Noticing Xiao Yu current energy level, Xiao Chong gave a contented nod.

The markings he had inscribed on her forehead contained six tiers in total.

He had intentionally controlled the boost to avoid overly rapid growth. Even with power derived from one's bloodline, acquiring too much at once was dangerous.

The path of cultivation was treacherous. While everyone aspired to instantaneous breakthroughs, recklessly jumping ahead was the greatest folly. Not everyone could match his otherworldly talent and comprehension.

Additionally, a long-dormant bloodline could not handle overly intense stimulation. Six tiers were sufficient.

Yet for Xiao Yu, this was already a delightful surprise.

Her strength had jumped straight from a two-star Dou Shi to the peak of a nine-star Dou Shi!

"I've reached the peak of nine-star Dou Shi?!"

Feeling the changes in her bloodline and the new state of her body, a wildly ecstatic expression spread across Xiao Yu's face.

Satisfied with the results brought by the Heavenly Emperor Brush, Xiao Chong explained further.

"It's not just that. The marking I left on your brow is the Xiao Clan's unique clan mark, one of the best bloodline secret techniques on the Dou Qi Continent."

"Once activated, it can significantly enhance your strength with only minimal side effects."

"Of course, right now, you may not be fully accustomed to your sudden increase in power. You'll need to train in battles to adapt to it."

"Additionally, the changes in your bloodline will also boost your physique, improving your talents…"

Before Xiao Chong could finish speaking, Xiao Yu joyfully pulled him into a hug.

"Thank you, Xiao Chong…"

"You always seem so busy, yet you care about your cousin this much and even brought me a gift like this."

"Thank you."

Held tightly in his cousin's embrace, Xiao Chong froze for a moment before replying.

"Uh… this gift is something meant for all members of the Xiao Clan… You're just the first, Cousin Xiao Yu."

"I know, such a great creation should be shared with the entire family."

"But, didn't you come to me first because I hold a special place in your heart?"

Hearing this, Xiao Chong froze again, momentarily dumbfounded.

Was this really the fiery, aloof cousin Xiao Yu from the original story?

Embarrassed by her own words, Xiao Yu quickly stepped back, her face flushed. She pushed Xiao Chong out of her room, maintaining her ladylike modesty at the last moment.

Meanwhile, as Xiao Chong reflected on the interaction, stretching leisurely, he muttered under his breath.

"Sigh, I guess this innate charm of mine from the celestial aura is to blame."

"What celestial aura? It might as well be called a succubus aura."

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