Snatch, the unspeakable secret

After learning Xiao Fan's thoughts, Chen Miaoli came up with a countermeasure.

Since her Master wanted this woman, she could only go with the flow and help him out.

Chen Miaoli teased, "I can go wherever I like, can't I? Is it any of your business?"

"And who are you? It's not your place to interfere in the affairs of our Tiandao Sect."

Her gaze shifted, seeing Xiao Fan and NanGong XiMeng's tightly clasped hands.

She feigned surprise, "Oh, so you two are *that* kind of relationship, no wonder."

"Xi Meng Senior Sister, is this Young Master your Dao Companion?"

NanGong XiMeng was already somewhat shy, and upon hearing Chen Miaoli's words, she immediately withdrew her hand, not daring to have physical contact with Xiao Fan anymore.

After pulling her hand away, she didn't know where to put it.

"Don't talk nonsense!"

"Young Master Xiao and I are just friends, not the kind of relationship you're thinking of," NanGong XiMeng explained.

"What kind of relationship?" Chen Miaoli pressed, seemingly wanting to see her flustered.

So pure, no wonder Master likes her.

"None of your business," NanGong XiMeng retorted, unable to come up with anything else.

Chen Miaoli said with a charming smile:

"I see this Young Master is also dashing and handsome, a truly talented individual. Why let good fortune fall into someone else's hands? If this Young Master and Senior Sister have no other relationship, why not introduce him to Junior Sister?"

NanGong XiMeng was stunned. Could one really snatch a man like this?

What came next left her even more dumbfounded.

Chen Miaoli walked over with a charming smile, inserting herself between her and Xiao Fan.

She skillfully linked her arm with his, even pressing it brazenly against her soft chest, and said alluringly, "Young Master Xiao, NanGong Senior Sister doesn't understand romance. Why don't I, your humble servant, accompany you? What do you think, Young Master?"

At this moment, NanGong XiMeng completely regarded her as a rival.

She didn't care about the competition for the Tiandao Sect's Saintess position, because as long as she didn't make mistakes, her position would remain stable.

But now it was different; if she did nothing, he would be taken by Chen Miaoli.

NanGong XiMeng had never seen such a scene and was at a loss, only able to scold, "You, how can you be like this? Your dissolute nature truly disgraces the reputation of our Tiandao Sect."

Chen Miaoli pressed her advantage, giggling, "What about me? Can't I pursue a man I like when I see him?"

"Or are you saying Senior Sister likes him too, but you're just too shy to show it, so you belittle my expression of affection?"

"This is me bravely pursuing love, Senior Sister. Do you also like this Young Master? Then you are too timid, you are no match for me."

She provocatively tightened her grip on Xiao Fan's arm, burying his arm deep into her soft parts, making NanGong XiMeng's face flush with embarrassment.

How could she do that!

Having no other choice, NanGong XiMeng could only place her hope in Xiao Fan.

Xiao Fan met NanGong XiMeng's beautiful eyes, seeing anticipation within them, and he smiled, signaling her to relax.

NanGong XiMeng felt a sense of calm settle in her heart when she saw Xiao Fan nod.

Xiao Fan, with a righteous Aura, pushed Chen Miaoli away.

Righteous Qi Constitution, activate!

With a beauty in his arms, he remained unmoved. Xiao Fan said, "Fairy, please respect yourself."

"Xiao has already found his beloved."

At this point, he shifted his gaze to NanGong XiMeng, then shyly turned away as if afraid of being discovered.

"Even if you throw yourself into my arms, it's impossible to win my heart."

After pushing Chen Miaoli away, Xiao Fan deliberately moved two steps towards NanGong XiMeng.

He maintained distance from Chen Miaoli while getting closer to NanGong XiMeng.

NanGong XiMeng's heart pounded, a feeling she had never experienced before.

She had always believed herself to be someone who wouldn't change her expression even if Mount Tai collapsed before her, and even at the brink of death, she had never been this flustered.

Xiao Fan's two sentences had thrown her heart into disarray, and she didn't know why.

Chen Miaoli glanced at NanGong XiMeng, then spoke to Xiao Fan with a hint of resentment, "You're just as unromantic as Senior Sister, why don't you two just get together?"

NanGong XiMeng had never experienced such a situation and could only lower her head in silence.

Xiao Fan said seriously, "NanGong Fairy is not unromantic; she is merely shy in expressing herself, after all, not everyone is as brave as you."

"Then why not? I'm so brave, why can't you accept me?" Chen Miaoli again took his hand, saying with a face full of tenderness.

At this moment, NanGong XiMeng could no longer sit still.

She said, "Junior Sister Chen, Young Master Xiao Fan is my friend, please do not harass him."

She slapped Chen Miaoli's hand away, as if guarding her territory.

"If you want to cause trouble for me, I'm happy to oblige."

A fragrant breeze emanated from her, sharp and powerful, intending to repel Chen Miaoli with its Aura.

Chen Miaoli refused to back down, thinking, 'Let me, as your Senior Sister, teach you a good lesson.'

Her Aura was equally formidable, and she began to contend with NanGong XiMeng.

Dragon Ningbing said expressionlessly, "If you have any personal grievances, please resolve them outside. Do not disturb my Young Master's enjoyment."

With that, she waved her hand, dispersing the two women's confrontation, with an air of calm.

Chen Miaoli chuckled, "Alright, we're already competing for the Saintess position, so there's no fear in competing for a man."

"Senior Sister, I will definitely get this man before you."

Such explicit words, NanGong XiMeng naturally couldn't utter.

She could only fret.

And at this moment, Xiao Fan shook his head and said, "Are you treating me as a commodity?"

"I'm sorry, my heart is already taken."

With that, Xiao Fan actively took NanGong XiMeng's hand.

NanGong XiMeng responded silently, taking two small steps closer to him.

Chen Miaoli chuckled softly, "A mutual affection, it seems I've been rejected."

"However, as long as you two aren't married, I'll always have a chance."

Xiao Fan sneered, "You have no chance."

Then, under everyone's astonished gaze.

Xiao Fan gently pulled, bringing NanGong XiMeng into his embrace. NanGong XiMeng still didn't know what was about to happen next.

She only knew that Xiao Fan's other hand was caressing her face, with an unprecedented gentleness, and his charming face drew closer and closer.

Until she couldn't breathe.

Mmm~!

Xiao Fan held NanGong XiMeng's slender waist with one hand and her fragrant neck with the other, tasting her sweetness.

NanGong XiMeng was completely stunned, her beautiful eyes wide open, meeting Xiao Fan's gaze, then fearfully closing them.

She bit her lip tightly, but then, thinking of her rival standing nearby, she knew she had to make her retreat.

Therefore, NanGong XiMeng took the initiative, slightly tiptoeing, wrapping her arms around Xiao Fan's neck, awkwardly responding to Xiao Fan's demands.

She no longer remembered when they separated.

She only remembered that the moment they separated, she could finally breathe freely, and a trace of sweetness rippled through her heart, melting her entire maidenly heart.

Xiao Fan gently pecked her cheek and hugged her tightly.

"You see, we are a fated pair."

NanGong XiMeng felt as if she were in a dream, yet she had felt a slight fondness for Xiao Fan from the very first time she saw him.

Moreover, he was the person from the prophecy, fated!

She didn't reject Xiao Fan and naturally accepted him.

Otherwise, with her personality, how could she have obediently surrendered and let him do as he pleased?

Miao Xiaoqing watched, dumbfounded. 'It can be like this?'

Dragon Ningbing remained composed. 'Young Master is so skilled at grasping people's thoughts; who can escape his trap?'

Chen Miaoli was equally shocked. 'I just provided an assist, and you actually went for it?'

"Ning Bing, see them out," Xiao Fan said seriously.

Dragon Ningbing stepped forward and said, "Please, my Young Master does not welcome you."

Chen Miaoli said resentfully, "You're right, with Young Master and his beloved, why would he care about an unknown person like me? I'll be sensible and leave."

Dragon Ningbing accompanied her out.

Miao Xiaoqing, being a loyal follower, knew exactly what to do next. She meowed, "What are you two still standing there for? Is this a place for you to stay?"

Spring Flower and Qiuyue heard Miao Xiaoqing's scolding and understood her meaning, but they wouldn't leave without NanGong XiMeng's nod.

So, the two looked at their Young Miss, who was nestled lazily in his arms, shy and charming.

A crisp voice transmission echoed in the two maids' minds. They exchanged glances and left on their own accord.

Within the vast Immortal Palace, only Xiao Fan and NanGong XiMeng remained.

Xiao Fan lowered his head slightly apologetically, looking at the beauty in his arms and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't ask for your opinion just now, and I..."

NanGong XiMeng shook her head, her slender fingers resting on Xiao Fan's lips, signaling him not to speak.

Next, she began to recount the two prophecies she had received when praying to Heaven.

She explained the whole story to Xiao Fan.

Xiao Fan smiled, "It seems we truly are fated."

"Mm!" NanGong XiMeng said.

It was too dreamlike; she had never imagined their distance would close so quickly.

However, NanGong XiMeng noticed that Xiao Fan seemed to have something difficult to say.

"Is something wrong?" NanGong XiMeng asked.

"There are some things I don't know if I should say."

"You can say anything, I will listen carefully," NanGong XiMeng said with a sweet smile, her usually cool face blooming delicately like a fresh flower.

Xiao Fan sighed and said, "Alright, I can't hide this from you."

"Actually, both of my parents are Saints."

NanGong XiMeng was slightly surprised, but quickly understood, 'How could the man fated to me be an ordinary person!'

From some details, NanGong XiMeng had also seen Xiao Fan's extraordinary nature: a maid at the Primordial Realm, and the Saint Disciples of the Saint Academy calling him Master—all of this indicated his impressive background.

"Are you afraid that I won't be to our parents' liking?" NanGong XiMeng said.

"My Nangong Family is also a Saint family; we could be considered a good match, right?"

Xiao Fan shook his head and said, "It's not that."

"Then why?" NanGong XiMeng asked, puzzled.

Xiao Fan struggled for a long time before speaking, "I was once engaged to someone, arranged by my parents."

NanGong XiMeng felt as if struck by lightning. Engaged? And arranged by his parents?!

Have I become the third party?!

Seeing NanGong XiMeng freeze, Xiao Fan tightly held her hand and said, "To be honest, in my rebellious youth, I pursued free love and was very resistant to this marriage arranged by my parents.

To escape this marriage, I even had unresolved romantic entanglements with other women, attempting to use such means to resist the shackles of fate."

"The moment I first saw you, it was love at first sight. You can say I was captivated by your beauty, but undeniably, my heart has been stirred by you."

"Perhaps, this is Heaven's punishment for my youthful impulsiveness."

"I won't force you. If you feel you cannot accept my past, then we will... alas."

Xiao Fan spoke with a face full of regret, unable to continue at the end.

NanGong XiMeng was stunned for a moment. So that's how it was.

She let out a sigh of relief and said, "I thought it was something serious. Is that all?"

Xiao Fan's face was full of question marks. What did she mean, 'Is that all?'

This was a very serious problem, alright!