23
Cousins
Zhou Feng and Zhou Zi Nan hurried to find Zhou Xin Ru immediately upon learning she was in trouble.
They arrived just in time to hear the quarrel between their sister and the young lady of the Gao family.
“Ru Er, what happened to you? Are you hurt?” Zhou Zi Nan asked his sister with concern.
He had only one sister and loved and indulged Zhou Xin Ru no less than their father did.
Unlike Zhou Feng, who was dedicated to training his power and martial strength, he was not as close to Zhou Xin Ru.
However, he was still kind to her as a brother.
Zhou Xin Ru also loved and respected Zhou Feng very much.
“These people bullied me, sob!” Zhou Xin Ru immediately burst into tears upon seeing her brothers, making Zhou Zi Nan feel even more sympathetic before he shouted loudly,
“Who bullied my sister!”
“It wasn’t us. It was your sister who caused the trouble. She used her power to injure Mr. Luo and me, and damaged our belongings. She violated the rules, insulted, and bullied others. It was all her doing,” Gao Mei Ying explained.
If it were just Zhou Xin Ru and Zhou Zi Nan, she wouldn’t have felt much fear.
But in front of Zhou Feng, she didn’t dare to speak loudly at all because, in this Wari City, Zhou Feng was considered the strongest among the younger generation.
“What exactly happened?” Upon hearing Gao Mei Ying’s words, Zhou Feng asked calmly.
Since arriving, Zhou Feng had only been quietly listening.
He had not shown any reaction yet, which made Bai Xue realize that this person was truly intelligent and capable, not just based on rumors.
“This lady wanted to buy the White Cloud Silk from me for just twenty gold coins. I intended to gift the White Cloud Silk to a family member for their birthday, but she kept pressuring me. When I refused, she unleashed her power, but it accidentally hit the young master and young lady, and the goods that were selling.”
Bai Xue gave a concise and to-the-point explanation, which allowed Zhou Feng to notice Bai Xue standing calmly among the crowd.
Even though she was speaking to him, Bai Xue did not show any fear or submission, remaining remarkably calm, which surprised Zhou Feng.
“That’s not true! I had my eyes on that White Cloud Silk, I can’t believe she managed to snatch it away!” Zhou Xin Ru immediately countered Bai Xue’s statement.
“The silk merchant said that if anyone could heal his pet, he would give the White Cloud Silk to that person. And when I managed to do so, the silk merchant gave the White Cloud Silk to me. When did I snatch it from you?” Bai Xue asked back with innocent eyes, genuinely not understanding what Zhou Xin Ru was saying.
“Just because I want it, it should be mine!” Zhou Xin Ru replied arrogantly, prompting everyone who heard it to shake their heads at her selfishness.
“My family never taught me such things, so I don’t understand,” Bai Xue’s words could be interpreted in many ways.
But surely, it made many people think about how the Zhou family taught their daughter, why she was so selfish, and had such poor manners.
This was reflected in the upbringing of the Zhou family’s children.
Zhou Feng looked at Bai Xue with a slight displeasure, which quickly faded.
Because this matter could not lead to any serious action, especially since the woman in front of him was just a girl.
Despite her managing to reach the deepest part of the black market, it indicated her extraordinary background.
Nonetheless, Zhou Xin Ru was in the wrong, having caused trouble in the black market with many witnesses.
Normally, Zhou Feng did not frequent here, but he came in haste upon hearing that a divine weapon was being sold in this black market.
But before he could find it, trouble had already arisen.
“If what you say is true, then I must apologize on behalf of my sister. She is still young and thus a bit rash. As for Miss Gao and Mr. Luo, the Zhou family will send a gift as an apology. And for the merchants who were affected, I will take full responsibility,” Zhou Feng said after finding the most appropriate course of action.
Now, she was in a child’s body, even younger than Zhou Xin Ru.
And to say Zhou Xin Ru caused trouble because she was young, in front of her who was even younger, wasn’t that funny?
“But Big Brother…”
“Quiet, Ru Er,” Zhou Feng calmly silenced his younger sister.
Zhou Xin Ru was about to object with dissatisfaction.
She didn’t understand why Zhou Feng had to apologize first when, with his power, everyone should be bowing down to him by now.
She wanted to speak out, but seeing Zhou Feng’s gaze, and Zhou Zi Nan tugging at her sleeve as a warning, she decided to remain silent and keep her grievances to herself.
She vowed to get her revenge no matter what!
“I don’t hold any grudges over this matter. With that said, Mr. Luo and I will take our leave to tend to our injuries. Farewell,” Gao Mei Ying didn’t want to cause trouble with Zhou Feng, so she quickly said goodbye and took her companion to get their injuries treated.
Forgetting entirely about her initial purpose in the dark market.
The merchants also didn’t wish to cause any issues with such a powerful family, so they all agreed to accept the compensation without any objections.
“I have no issue either. Only my grandfather taught me that one must apologize when they do wrong. If Miss Zhou apologizes, I will not pursue the matter further.”
Bai Xue spoke up.
Just because others let it go, did she have to as well?
Upon hearing Bai Xue’s words, Zhou Xin Ru immediately became upset and loudly objected,
“Why should I apologize to you!” Zhou Xin Ru’s voice screeched.
“Because you are in the wrong.”
“I have done nothing wrong.”
“To think you are also foolish, not knowing what is right and what is wrong,” Bai Xue replied succinctly, which was enough to infuriate Zhou Xin Ru further, causing another outburst.
“Ah! You crazy child!”
“Ru Er,” Zhou Feng warned Zhou Xin Ru, giving her a disapproving look.
“Big Brother, she called me stupid. You must stand up for me!”
“I will handle it myself. Just stay quiet,” Zhou Xin Ru, reassured by her brother’s words, smirked triumphantly, ready to see Bai Xue get her comeuppance.
“Do you not know who I am?” Zhou Feng, no longer paying attention to Zhou Xin Ru, turned to Bai Xue, releasing a pressuring force towards her.
This caused those around with lesser power to falter, including Zhou Xin Ru and Zhou Zi Nan, though they were somewhat protected by Zhou Feng’s guards.
“I am well aware of your reputation. It’s just that I have an issue with your sister, not you,” Bai Xue responded with a calm demeanor.
Zhou Feng’s pressure did nothing to Bai Xue because she herself possessed a sacred level of martial prowess but chose to keep her power restrained to avoid unnecessary complications.
Even if Bai Xue didn’t have the same level of power as Zhou Feng, she had Bai Die by her side, whose protective power was immense.
Did Zhou Feng really think he could trouble her with his power?
“You…” Zhou Feng paused, surprised that the young girl before him could withstand his pressure.
He looked at Bai Xue, puzzled and contemplative.
He thought it impossible for Bai Xue to have a higher power level than him or to possess a higher-level protective artifact.
Zhou Feng pondered deeply.
“Xue Er?”
Pause.
Bai Xue paused because, while she was engaged in a silent confrontation with Zhou Feng, who looked at her with suspicion and inquiry, someone called out her name.
In this land, only a few people knew her.
Apart from her own Bai family members, there were only a few from the Meng family.
Realizing this, she turned towards the voice and saw ‘Meng Lan,’ her cousin.
“Cousin,” Bai Xue greeted Meng Lan with a slight smile.
Bai Xue herself didn’t realize when she became close to Meng Lan.
Perhaps it was because Meng Lan was the type who got along with others too easily, making it easy for her to feel close to him.
And before she knew it, he had made her call him “Cousin,” with Bai San becoming the elder brother by default without his agreement.
Probably because Meng Lan, being an only child, had always dreamed of having siblings, and Bai Xue had no objection to calling him that.
Only Bai San might find it odd that his sole companion suddenly became his younger sibling.
Bai Xue heard that a few days ago, Meng Lan had gone to train in the Life-Swallowing Forest with his companion.
She didn’t expect to meet Meng Lan here.
“Why are you here?” Meng Lan asked Bai Xue curiously.
He had just returned from the Life-Swallowing Forest and heard about the divine weapon, so he stopped by this dark market.
Who would have thought he would meet Bai Xue here?
Zhou Feng looked at the new group of people, familiar faces among the young geniuses like him.
So, this kid was an acquaintance of Meng Lan?
Zhou Feng wondered, knowing Meng Lan was the direct heir of the Meng family.
Could this child be a secondary heir, hence calling Meng Lan “Cousin” like this?
“I came to buy a birthday gift for my twins,” Bai Xue answered frankly.
When talking to someone close, she would tone down her fierceness, leaving only her cute and mischievous side.
“And why come all the way to Wari City for that?”
“I’ve searched the entire Weha City, but couldn’t find anything suitable for Tian Er and Lan Er.”
“Searched the entire city? Are you joking?” Meng Lan looked incredulous.
“Sigh, my grandfather will give medicines, my brother will give weapons, my sister-in-law will give jewelry, Great-uncle Xian and Great-aunt Lian will give toys and sweets. Cousin, what do you think I should give?”
She complained, finding it difficult because everyone else had already prepared their gifts.
And although there were many things in the mental dimension, they were too precious to use, leaving her no choice but to buy new ones like this.
Bai Xue, having vented, momentarily forgot about something important.
“…” Zhou Feng’s expression remained unreadable.
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