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Yama's Wedding
Xue followed the attendant to the outside of Xiaoyao Pavilion.
"Young Master Xue, I can only take you this far. Please go in; Master is waiting for you inside," the attendant said respectfully to Xue.
Xue stared at the tightly closed door of Xiaoyao Pavilion, wondering what Xiao Yao Hao was up to, shrouded in mystery.
With a creak, Xue pushed open the door and stepped inside. As soon as he entered, the attendant closed the door behind him.
Xue slowly surveyed the interior of Xiaoyao Pavilion. This was his first time here, and the place was filled with bookshelves stacked with countless books. It seemed to be a repository of knowledge.
"Come upstairs!" Hearing Xiao Yao Hao's voice, Xue noticed that there was a second floor. However, there were no stairs leading up from this level; the layout was indeed a bit strange.
Taking a deep breath, Xue leaped up to the second floor. He saw Xiao Yao Hao standing by the window. Upon hearing Xue's footsteps, he turned around, picked up a fire stick, and lit a candle in the pavilion, illuminating the surroundings. On the table in front of Xiao Yao Hao lay an ornate box.
"This is my Xiaoyao Pavilion in Xiao Yao Villa, a forbidden place where only Master has been allowed entry," Xiao Yao Hao said slowly as he flickered the candlelight.
Xue understood that Xiao Yao Hao had gone through great lengths to bring him here for something more significant than merely introducing him to Xiaoyao Pavilion. So he quietly waited for Xiao Yao Hao to continue.
Sure enough, after a short while, Xiao Yao Hao stood up from the table and walked to the railing. "Look at these books and treasures; they are coveted by countless people who wish to obtain them. The treasures here are longed for by those in the martial world. Now tell me, Young Master Xue, what is it that you desire?" Xiao Yao Hao turned around with a teasing look at Xue.
"I have already passed through; aside from the Solidifying Pearl, I seek nothing else," Xue replied thoughtfully.
"Hahaha! With so many treasures here, how many people outside yearn for them and would stop at nothing to take even one? Yet you only want that Solidifying Pearl. Hahaha!" Suddenly, Xiao Yao Hao stopped laughing and said seriously, "Our ancestors have decreed that descendants must not lose the Solidifying Pill; those who do face expulsion from their ancestral home. Young Master Xue, what do you think I should do?" After a few serious words, Xiao Yao Hao returned to his nonchalant demeanor. Watching this change in expression made Xue think that if Yao Guang were here and saw Xiao Yao Hao acting this way, he would probably scold him for being so frivolous.
Xue couldn't help but chuckle.
"Young Master Xue, when speaking with me, you must not be half-hearted."
"No good," Xiao Yao Hao exclaimed, suddenly charging at Xue. He raised his right palm and struck towards Xue. Caught off guard by the sudden attack, Xue barely managed to step back just in time to evade the blow.
"Master, what is the meaning of this?" Xue steadied himself and asked Xiao Yao Hao.
"Heh, I'm just having a bit of fun. Don't be so indecisive!" Xiao Yao Hao chuckled.
Xue felt a few faint sounds coming from behind him. He turned his head slightly and saw three hidden weapons flying towards him from the rear. Xiao Yao Hao intercepted the three projectiles, saying, "Young Master Xue, not all hidden weapons come from the front. The hidden weapons of Xiao Yao Villa can come from any direction."
Although Xue didn't understand how those three weapons had been launched from behind him, he knew that as long as they were hidden weapons, the faster they flew, the sharper their sound would be in the air. He was confident he could dodge them.
Xiao Yao Hao threw the hidden weapons towards Xue and charged at him again, saying, "Young Master Xue, you can't just focus on what's in front of you."
Despite his words, aside from the initial projectiles he had launched from the front, Xiao Yao Hao had quietly moved behind Xue while he was dodging.
"Young Master Xue, can you guess where I'll strike next?"
As Xiao Yao Hao spoke, he swept his leg towards Xue's right foot. Xue jumped up to avoid the attack.
"Young Master Xue, not bad! Now here I come again!"
Xiao Yao Hao shadowed Xue's movements and positioned himself in front of him. Xue realized that this Xiao Yao Hao was clearly using verbal distractions during their fight to confuse him about his true intentions.
Xiao Yao Hao was quite interesting; although he appeared carefree and playful, it was evident during their sparring that he was highly skilled. His use of hidden weapons was remarkably proficient—definitely not someone of low caliber.
Moreover, his observations during the fight were meticulous. He could catch every intention behind Xue's movements and preemptively cut off his escape routes, forcing Xue to confront his attacks directly.
"Young Master Xue, it seems it's time for you to make a move," Xiao Yao Hao remarked. He sensed that from the very beginning, Xue had no intention of engaging him directly; he had only been retreating and dodging. Xiao Yao Hao aimed to force him into action.
Xue glanced at his situation and realized that he truly had no choice but to act. He had been cornered step by step by Xiao Yao Hao, leaving him with nowhere to retreat.
"Alright, I'm going to make my move. Pay close attention," Xue said with a faint smile.
Xiao Yao Hao stared wide-eyed, disbelief etched on his face as he looked down at Xue's hand, which was now positioned near his neck.
In that brief moment, he hadn't even seen how Xue had made his move before he found himself subdued.
"Master Xiaoyao, is there anything else to compare?" Xue's question left Xiao Yao Hao feeling somewhat defeated. Although he had suspected from their earlier exchanges that Young Master Xue was hiding some of his true abilities, he never expected that Xue's actual strength would be so unfathomable. He had thought that while he might not win, at least they could reach a stalemate.
Young Master Xue chuckled, "That was just a friendly sparring session. Just a joke." Xiao Yao Hao smiled as he pushed Xue's hand away.
Xue watched him, allowing him to push his hand aside. Taking a step back, he said, "I hope Master won't make such jokes in the future; I might take them seriously." Xue subtly warned Xiao Yao Hao, finding the Master's behavior quite inscrutable.
"Hahaha, I won't do it again," Xiao Yao Hao laughed cheerfully, trying to brush off the incident. However, in his heart, he confirmed one thing: this Young Master Xue was definitely not simple. If he could impress him, perhaps it was truly possible. Xiao Yao Hao scrutinized Xue closely; from their earlier encounter, he could tell that this person was a gentleman. At the very least, he shouldn't let himself down. Perhaps this time, he could really fulfill his wish.
Xue remained still as Xiao Yao Hao examined him. This Master truly acted like a fool as Yao Guang had described. Unbeknownst to him, in the short time since leaving Yao Guang, this was already the second time he had thought of Yao Guang.
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