C17 Young Miss Please

As the voice trailed off, an overwhelming pressure swept through the area!

Xiao Xiaofan's expression instantly tightened as he felt an immense weight bearing down on him, completely stifling his Battle Aura!

The newcomer's strength was undeniably at a level that defied the heavens, far surpassing Xiao Xiaofan's current capacity to compete!

Xiaofan had learned from Lan Luo that Fighters were categorized into ten realms, ascending from Apprentice, Warmaster, Grand Warmaster, Battle Spirit, Lord of Battles, Battle King, Hand of Fate, War Venerable, Battle Saint, to the mythical War God!

The individual exerting this pressure had to be at least a Grand Warmaster, if not higher!

It wasn't just Xiaofan who was affected; the guards encircling him were also overwhelmed, and even the formidable presence lurking in the shadows withdrew!

Everyone around held their breath and watched intently, hearts pounding with anticipation!

Golden Vault indeed harbored such a formidable figure, justifying the caution exercised by the three major families and the City Lord's Mansion!

Wang Xingqing's body shook as he quickly turned and said with deference, "Master Dong, what brings you here personally? This is but a trivial matter; I assure you, it will be resolved momentarily!"

Xiao Xiaofan also gazed solemnly at the approaching figure—a distinguished elder in his fifties, clad in opulent attire, exuding authority with every step.

Dong Yang surveyed the scene before locking eyes with Xiao Xiaofan and spoke softly, "Follow me. Our miss wishes to meet with you."

The crowd was taken aback, their eyes widening in disbelief as they repeatedly checked their hearing, questioning the reality before them.

When had the Golden Vault ever had a young lady? Such news had never before reached the ears of anyone in Sylhasera!

Moreover, she requested an audience with this impoverished youth—how utterly incongruous!

Xiao Xiaofan, equally perplexed, inquired, "Your miss wants to see me?"

"Indeed," Dong Yang replied coolly, "Please, come with me."

He, too, harbored doubts. The miss had only recently arrived in Sylhasera; what could have prompted her sudden interest in this destitute young man?

Wang Xingqing's anxiety mounted. He had never been summoned by the young lady himself. Could it be that this unassuming youth had some undisclosed connection with her?

Xiaofan chuckled lightly and said, "Alright, then I'll go with you to take a look."

He didn't know why the other party wanted to meet him, but it seemed he had little choice in the matter. The person before him was far stronger than himself; what could he do even if he didn't want to go? Since there was no escaping, he might as well face it head-on. After all, he was a man; surely he wasn't afraid of a woman.

Dong Yang nodded, then led Xiaofan upstairs, leaving the still-shocked onlookers behind. Bao Jiaoli, though somewhat influential, was not foolish. She began to worry, fearing that the young lady might have a past connection with that impoverished young man.

Huang Tailun's eyes darted about as he bit his lip, refusing to leave. He couldn't believe that the poor kid could be acquainted with the young lady. Surely, it was the young man's actions that had irked her, and now she intended to deal with him personally! He was determined to witness the young man's downfall; otherwise, he would not find peace.

Wang Xingqing clenched his teeth, his gaze shifting uneasily.

Dong Yang escorted Xiaofan to a private room upstairs and addressed the elegant silhouette seated with her back to them, "Miss, I've brought the gentleman."

"Very good, thank you, Elder Dong," the young lady's melodious voice replied. "Sir, please have a seat."

Xiaofan didn't hesitate and took a seat directly across from the young lady, while Dong Yang stood respectfully behind her. An elder, appearing slightly older than Dong Yang, stood behind her, eyeing Xiaofan with curiosity.

Xiaofan was unfazed, but as his gaze landed on the young lady, he was taken aback. She was dressed in a lotus-colored robe adorned with cloud patterns, a trailing skirt with light red and plum blossom designs, and an emerald-green shawl embroidered with peonies, phoenixes, and sun motifs against a backdrop of blue clouds. Her hair, black as the night, was styled elegantly, adorned with a white jade hairpin. On her wrist, she wore a red-gold bracelet with tiny bells, and her waist was cinched with a honey-wax yellow silk belt. She exuded an air of regal beauty, like a lotus flower emerging from the water.

The hint of a smile at the corner of his lips was utterly captivating.

Yet, as he began to lose himself in reverie, a flash of blue hair seemed to dart across the depths of his eyes, snapping him back to reality.

He couldn't help but marvel at the stunning beauty of the woman before him, which had caused him a momentary lapse in focus.

However, there was always one figure in his heart that enabled him to regain his composure swiftly.

Miss Bai Luoxi of Golden Vault was inwardly astonished to see the young man's gaze clear so quickly.

She was well aware of the allure her looks held over men; usually, they would be spellbound upon first sight, and even upon recovering, they could not fully conceal the greed and desire in their eyes.

Yet, this young man had managed to regain his composure in just an instant, his eyes shining with clarity and devoid of any impure thoughts.

All that remained was pure admiration, nothing more.

This increased Bai Luoxi's interest in Xiao Xiaofan significantly, though it also left her slightly irked.

Had her charm diminished? Was there really someone in a modest town like Sylhasera who could overlook her presence?

Unaware of her thoughts, Xiao Xiaofan inquired softly, "Miss, what brings you to seek me out? We haven't met before, have we?"

Suppressing her musings, Bai Luoxi responded with a smile, "There's no need for formalities, Young Master. My name is Bai Luoxi. May I inquire as to how I should address you?"

Dong Yang and Tan Nuo, standing behind Bai Luoxi, couldn't help but marvel. There seemed to be nothing extraordinary about this man, so why was the young miss paying him such attention?

Bai Luoxi, on the other hand, had her reasons. She had witnessed Xiao Xiaofan's combat prowess on her first day in Sylhasera, back when he was merely a beggar.

Now, he had demonstrated the ability to effortlessly defeat three guards with the strength of four-star Warmasters. While his skills at such a young age might not classify him as a prodigy, they were certainly remarkable.

But why would someone of his caliber be living as a beggar in Sylhasera? This question deeply intrigued Bai Luoxi.

As the heiress to Golden Vault, her innate intuition told her that there was more to this young man than met the eye, and that he was someone Golden Vault should definitely get to know.

Xiao Xiaofan was momentarily taken aback, detecting a hint of unexpected politeness in the other person's voice.

Without dwelling on it, he shook his head and replied with a touch of humor, "Xiaofan! Surely Miss Bai didn't invite me up here just for introductions?"

Bai Luoxi's lips curved into a smile at his words, and she responded gently, "You jest, Young Master Xiao. I noticed you had some business here, so I made a point of inviting you up for a personal reception!"

"But for someone of Young Master Xiao's stature, it wouldn't be out of the ordinary to seek an acquaintance either!"

Choosing to overlook Bai Luoxi's latter remark, Xiaofan shook his head and said, "Then I'm afraid I might disappoint you, Miss Bai. My visit is solely to sell some ordinary recovery pills."