133: Chapter 133: Delivered to the Door

Yelaixiang Inn, second floor.

Xiao Ran stood at the doorway, looking at the stunning woman in red before him.

Liu Hongxiu was also looking at him.

Their eyes met.

Liu Hongxiu's heart fluttered slightly.

This man... he really had something special.

His tall and straight posture, his cold and stern face, and a pair of eyes so deep they seemed capable of seeing through a person's heart.

Most importantly, he possessed a unique aura.

A composure amidst his wickedness, and an allure amidst his danger.

This kind of bad boy was the most attractive to girls.

Liu Hongxiu thought to herself, "No wonder that girl, Bai Linger, was captivated."

"Who are you..."

Xiao Ran spoke.

Liu Hongxiu snapped back to reality and hurriedly smiled.

"My name is Liu Hongxiu, I am Linger's sister. Is she here?"

Xiao Ran stepped aside.

"She is not here; she was called away by the City Lord."

Liu Hongxiu was stunned.

"Not here?"

Subconsciously, she wanted to turn and leave.

But her feet felt rooted to the spot, unable to move.

Her eyes uncontrollably glanced at Xiao Ran again.

Xiao Ran watched the changes in her expression, a faint, elusive smile curling at the corner of his lips.

"Since Miss Liu is here, why not come in and sit for a while? Linger should be back soon."

Liu Hongxiu was startled.

She intended to refuse, but her mouth replied uncontrollably.

"Sure... sure."

She regretted it the moment she said it.

But since the words were already out, she could only bite the bullet and walk into the room.

Xiao Ran closed the door.

The room fell silent.

Only the two of them remained.

Holding the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox, Liu Hongxiu stood in the room, suddenly feeling a bit uneasy.

What was wrong with her?

She had seen so many men at Hongfang, so why was she acting so spineless today?

She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down.

"Young Master Xiao... I heard you defeated Su Wuhun?"

She tried to find a topic of conversation.

After all, there was still a long time ahead; she couldn't just sit there!

Xiao Ran nodded.

"Pure luck."

Liu Hongxiu smiled.

"Young Master Xiao is too modest. A Late Nascent Soul Stage defeating a Nascent Soul Great Perfection cannot be explained by mere luck."

Xiao Ran looked at her and suddenly asked.

"How long have you and Linger known each other?"

Liu Hongxiu was stunned.

"More than a decade, I suppose. We grew up together."

Xiao Ran nodded.

"Then Miss Liu must know Linger very well?"

Liu Hongxiu smiled.

"Of course."

"That girl has been a quiet one since she was small; she doesn't say anything, and I'm the only one she can talk to."

As she spoke, her tone carried a hint of pride.

Xiao Ran looked at her, and suddenly changed the subject.

"Is that so?"

"I wonder if Miss Liu has heard a saying: whenever a talkative person and a quiet person get along, it is because one side is deliberately getting closer."

Liu Hongxiu's smile stiffened.

"What do you mean by that, Young Master Xiao?"

Xiao Ran leaned back against the chair and said leisurely.

"It doesn't mean anything, just a random thought."

"I heard that Miss Liu's Hongfang business is quite large. To gain a foothold in a place like White Emperor City, there must be someone backing you, right?"

Liu Hongxiu's expression changed slightly.

Xiao Ran did not continue.

But the implication was already clear.

Liu Hongxiu was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled.

"Is Young Master Xiao suspecting that I have ulterior motives in getting close to Linger?"

Xiao Ran did not deny it.

Liu Hongxiu took a deep breath and said seriously.

"Young Master Xiao, I can tell you clearly."

"I, Liu Hongxiu, rely on my own abilities to establish myself in White Emperor City."

"My friendship with Linger began when she was just a little girl."

Xiao Ran looked at her.

"Really?"

"Really."

Xiao Ran was silent for a moment, then shook his head lightly.

"I don't believe you."

Liu Hongxiu's defenses crumbled instantly.

Xiao Ran continued his offensive.

"The first time I saw you, I knew that you were a very scheming person!"

"On the surface, you are good sisters with Linger, but in reality, you are just using her."

Liu Hongxiu turned pale from what he said.

She forced herself to keep her expression unchanged and hurriedly retorted.

"Young Master Xiao, you cannot slander me like this. Do you have any evidence?"

Xiao Ran smiled calmly.

"Evidence?"

"Linger is my person now; what I say is evidence."

Liu Hongxiu's face turned even paler.

She knew that the techniques she taught Bai Linger last night were all methods to please a man.

Since Bai Linger learned them proactively, it meant she had long been obedient to the man before her.

She would definitely listen to whatever Xiao Ran said.

Once Bai Linger decided that she was being used, that connection would be severed.

Liu Hongxiu could not afford to lose it.

Many people wanted a piece of her Hongfang business; if she lost her connection with Linger, she would be in danger.

"You... what do you want?"

Liu Hongxiu's voice trembled slightly.

Xiao Ran looked at her, a flash of playfulness in his eyes.

"Miss Liu..."

He stood up and walked over to her.

Looking down at her from above.

"You wouldn't want these secrets to be known by others, would you?"

Liu Hongxiu's heart pounded wildly.

She was all too familiar with this line.

In Hongfang, she had seen countless men use this tone to threaten young girls.

But she never expected that one day, she would be threatened like this herself.

"I..."

She opened her mouth but didn't know what to say.

Xiao Ran lowered his head, looking at her.

The distance between them was no more than half a foot.

Liu Hongxiu could smell the faint masculine scent on him.

"Young Master Xiao..."

Her voice softened a bit.

Xiao Ran suddenly reached out and gently lifted her chin.

Liu Hongxiu shuddered, but she did not pull away.

"Miss Liu, do you know?"

"Hmm?"

"You look much better now than when you were pretending to be calm just a moment ago."

Liu Hongxiu's face turned bright red instantly.

She subconsciously wanted to retort, but found she couldn't speak.

Xiao Ran's fingers slid from her chin to her cheek, stroking it gently.

"Nice skin."

Liu Hongxiu's heart beat even faster.

She told herself she should push him away.

This was Linger's man.

She couldn't...

But her hands wouldn't lift.

Xiao Ran leaned close to her ear and whispered.

"Miss Liu, Linger's moves yesterday were all learned from you, right?"

The hot breath sprayed against her ear, and Liu Hongxiu went weak all over.

"I..."

Xiao Ran: "She was still a bit clumsy in using them; I want to see the original version from you, the coach."

For the past few days, Xiao Ran had been facing a delicate, beautiful woman but had only been using his hands.

His wicked fire had long been raging.

Now that Liu Hongxiu had delivered herself to his door, how could he not eat?

Liu Hongxiu reached out and grabbed his lapels.

She wanted to resist, but she was crushed by the person before her in both strength and background.

Now, she was even more at his mercy.

Liu Hongxiu knew that today she was unable to escape her fate.

So, what else was there to say?

"Young Master Xiao, if I don't use them well, please bear with me."

Liu Hongxiu whispered softly.

Xiao Ran could no longer hold back and immediately kissed her.

Liu Hongxiu closed her eyes.

The Nine-Tailed Demon Fox was caught between the two, looking completely bewildered.

What happened?

Wasn't I here for revenge?

How did I become a bystander?

She struggled to escape, but was held even tighter by Liu Hongxiu.

"Don't move... be good..."

Liu Hongxiu said vaguely.

The Nine-Tailed Demon Fox: "..."

I am a dignified Void Refinement Stage expert, and I'm actually being treated like a third wheel!

Is there no justice left!

But she dared not move.

She could only shrink between the two, looking completely hopeless.

Don't know how much time had passed.

The two separated.

Liu Hongxiu leaned in Xiao Ran's arms, her face as red as if it were dripping blood.

Xiao Ran looked down.

"Coach, we can start the warm-up now."

With that said!

Xiao Ran picked up Liu Hongxiu and walked towards the bed.

The Nine-Tailed Demon Fox was finally released and dropped to the floor.

She looked up, watching the two walk towards the bed, completely bewildered.

Wait!

What about me?

She looked at the bed, then at the door.

Then looked at the bed again.

Finally, she silently shrank into the corner and covered her eyes with her tail.

Do not look at what is improper.