160: Arriving at the Jade Palace, I met Xu Xiaobai for the first time.

Thus, in recent years, talk concerning Xu Xiaobai has not only been the focus of the entire Tianran Prefecture, but the focus of focuses among the dozen or so neighboring prefectures.

From the leaders of overlord-level forces down to the common folk, everyone is waiting for her to grow up sooner.

Furthermore, countless forces have taken precautions, constantly sending spies and undercover agents into the Xu Family.

They collect information on her interests, hobbies, and even her favorite foods.

There is also a group of young Prodigies who do nothing all day; they do not Cultivate, nor do they go out for tempering.

Every day, they gather together to study how to quickly, accurately, and ruthlessly win her over... Yang Ming is one of many young men and women, all around twenty years old.

He is also one of the better-looking and more talented individuals among them; to be selected, he is naturally no ordinary person.

He wears ornate clothing, a crown on his head, and a sword at his waist.

At this moment, nineteen other young men and women of the same age are waiting in this courtyard.

“I heard the Eldest Miss is as beautiful as a goddess, a true nation-toppling beauty. It really makes one's heart yearn.”

“Beautiful, truly beautiful.”

“Also, many treasures from the Lion Heaven Demon Palace are in her hands!”

“If someone wins the Eldest Miss's heart, they won't just gain a beauty, but a massive amount of treasures as well!”

As the nearby youths conversed, they couldn't help but show infatuated expressions, clearly having admired Xu Xiaobai for a long time.

“I can't wait to catch a glimpse of her face.”

“Indeed, I also wonder if the Eldest Miss is as peerlessly elegant as the rumors say.”

Unfortunately, in their memory, Xu Xiaobai hasn't stepped out of the White Jade Palace for ten years. Even if they wanted to see her, they couldn't.

“Hmph, you think you can just casually discuss the Eldest Miss?”

This was a youth in fluttering white clothes, holding a folding fan.

Hearing this, those two immediately shut their mouths; they couldn't afford to offend him.

Nowadays, in Tianran Prefecture, the Xu Family reigns supreme, occupying the entire prefecture alone.

Under the Xu Family's banner, there are many other top-tier forces.

Among this group of youths, half are the children of the leaders of Tianran Prefecture's top forces, while the other half are the descendants of the Xu Family's powerful Guest Elders.

Strictly speaking, although these two groups are in the same camp, they each have their own hidden motives regarding Xu Xiaobai.

After all, that is the Eldest Miss Xu!!!

“Wang An, the Eldest Miss is our Xu Family's Eldest Miss.”

“Everyone admires the Eldest Miss, what's wrong with that?”

“Besides, we descendants of Guest Elders are also considered half-Xu Family members!”

Yang Ming waved at the two people, and the two youths walked toward him.

On the opposite side, the white-clothed youth called Wang An only had an indifferent face: “I just want to remind you that while you admire her, you must also remember your status!”

For a moment, the descendants of those top forces also flocked toward Wang An, clearly forming a faction.

Not long after, a Xu Family Elder arrived at the scene... Everyone fell silent.

Because standing before them now was the Xu Family's Fifth Elder, a dignified Martial Emperor.

“Everyone, please listen carefully.”

“To be able to become an Attendant to our Eldest Miss Xu, you are truly extremely fortunate.”

As he spoke, his gaze swept over everyone.

“But! You must remember your status!”

He first gave an indirect warning to everyone, especially the male disciples.

Subsequently, while explaining the precautions, he led the group toward Xu Xiaobai's residence.

Along the way, Yang Ming was both nervous and expectant.

They passed through several heavily guarded checkpoints and finally stood before a dreamlike White Jade Palace.

This was Xu Xiaobai's residence—the White Jade Palace.

“Everyone, you will see the Eldest Miss shortly!”

The Fifth Elder stood before the gates of the White Jade Palace and spoke to the crowd once more.

“There aren't many rules, only three.”

“First, you must absolutely obey any command from the Eldest Miss!”

“Second, no form of betrayal against the Xu Family is allowed!”

“Third, and most importantly, in front of the Eldest Miss, no matter what happens, do not make a fuss. Do you understand?”

The Fifth Elder emphasized this last sentence in particular.

Yang Ming and the others couldn't help but feel puzzled. Could it be he's afraid we'll be so captivated by the Eldest Miss's appearance that we'll lose our composure?

For the Fifth Elder to emphasize this, it could only mean one thing.

The Eldest Miss is unimaginably beautiful!

To this, they all nodded solemnly, secretly becoming alert in their hearts.

“Alright, everyone prepare to pay respects to the Young Miss!”

“Yes.”

The Fifth Elder slowly pushed open the gates of the White Jade Palace. Suddenly, a vast and majestic aura rushed out... Inside the massive White Jade Palace, it was incredibly empty, with walls as smooth as mirrors and the floor paved with white jade.

There were no complex decorations, yet it exuded an elegant ancient charm, very much in line with the style of a lady from a great house.

As soon as everyone entered and saw the scene inside, they were all stunned on the spot.

Shua shua shua, a long blade whistled as it swung.

In the center of the palace, a peerless young girl stood like a lotus emerging from water.

Her short purple hair fluttered gently in the breeze, and her eyes shimmered with a charming purple glow.

Although she tried her best to dress like a man, adding a bit of heroic spirit, that world-class beauty still couldn't be hidden. Her Fairy-like temperament made one's heart stir.

With just one glance, her true gender was obvious.

If she were to grow a bit more, and the places that should be plump became plumper, she would surely outshine a vast number of Saintesses and Divine Maidens!

However, there was one thing that spoiled the view.

That was the ten-meter-long Great Cleaver she held in her hand. At first glance, it was truly terrifying.

The Great Cleaver swung continuously in her hands, every move and stance filled with power and beauty.

Watching this scene, everyone suddenly felt a sense of unreality, as if they were in a dream.

Yang Ming rubbed his eyes repeatedly to confirm his vision wasn't failing him. This really was a ten-meter-long blade!

Being clever, he immediately thought of the blade's origin and couldn't help but cry out in surprise.

“Natal Saint Weapon!”

For a moment, he couldn't hold back and shouted out loud, drawing everyone's attention.

Yang Ming was startled, not expecting himself to cry out in public.

In an instant, he became the center of everyone's attention.

Just as he thought he was about to be scolded, she only gave a soft smile. “Oh ho, you have some insight?”

Xu Xiaobai withdrew the ten-meter-long blade, which turned into a speck of light and returned to her body. She then walked toward the crowd with light steps.

She first cast an approving look at Yang Ming, then turned her gaze to the Fifth Elder.

“Hey, what's-your-name.”

“What are these people here for?”

A powerful figure in the Xu Family, an overlord-level force in Tianran Prefecture, a Martial Ancestor Early Stage expert.

If anyone else from the younger generation had called the Fifth Elder “what's-your-name,” he would certainly have felt displeased.

However, at this moment, he didn't feel the slightest bit of anger in his heart.

How could he dare to Life Qi?

Not to mention that the girl before him was the Eldest Miss personally designated by their Xu Family's Old Ancestor Niu, she was also the future hope of their Xu Family!

He couldn't wait to suck up to her, so how could he Life Qi?

In the next moment, the Fifth Elder's aged face blossomed into a smile like a chrysanthemum.

“Uh, Eldest Miss, it's like this...”

After hearing the Fifth Elder's explanation, Xu Xiaobai suddenly realized.

It turned out that half of these people were hostages from the various major forces in Tianran Prefecture, and the others were meant to win over the hearts of the powerful Guest Elders.

Anyway, regardless of the reason, to her, it was just a matter of having twenty more Attendants.

Xu Xiaobai looked at these newly arrived servants with a dark face and said.

“Why are there males this time?”

“Didn't I say it before? I only want Little Sisters! No males.”