Chapter 41 Flirting by Imperial Decree

Chapter 41: Chapter 41: Flirting by Imperial Decree

Xiao Yu’s eyes lit up the moment she saw the guard Shen Jia pointed out.

However, well-versed in etiquette, she didn’t lose her composure. Instead, she calmly led the group down the corridor toward him. Seeing this imposing arrival, the beautiful women surrounding Feng Yin scattered like startled birds. Their interest in a handsome man wasn’t nearly enough to give them the courage to block the path of the young heiress from the Xuan Guang Group.

"This young woman has high status... Perhaps she actually has the power to take me away..." Feng Yin observed the scene, silently evaluating the slim possibility of connecting with the girl.

Accompanied by her best friend’s stifled giggles, Xiao Yu maintained her aloof demeanor as she walked right up to Feng Yin, smoothly brushing past him with complete composure. Yet, her eyes stayed glued to his face the entire time.

After they had walked a few meters away, Shen Jia gave a wicked smirk. "Hehe, isn’t he more handsome than Ren Bai?"

Xiao Yu’s expression remained perfectly serene, but her hushed voice completely betrayed her dignified look. "Sister Shen Jia, this guy is absolutely stunning!"

Standing beside her, Xie Jingyuan’s eyes flickered. He cleared his throat lightly, stopping Xiao Yu in her tracks. Though she had come purely to ogle the handsome guard, Xiao Yu hadn’t forgotten their real purpose. She immediately looked at Xie Jingyuan. "Master?"

"Go chat with that guard for a bit," Xie Jingyuan instructed softly.

"Huh? Him? Okay!" Xiao Yu froze for a second before her face lit up with excitement. "Mom, Dad, brothers, and sisters, it’s not that I’m unladylike—my master literally ordered me to go hit on him! I’m flirting on official orders!"

She swiftly spun around, resumed her haughty posture, and led the group back to Feng Yin. Under his puzzled gaze, she asked coolly, "What’s your name?"

Feng Yin paused and looked at the butler standing behind the young woman. "This old man is from the Zero Point Consortium. He should tell me what to do," he thought.

Sebastian immediately spoke up. "Guard, answer Ms. Chen Yu’s questions truthfully."

"Understood," Feng Yin replied smoothly. "My name is Feng Yin."

Xiao Yu gave a slight nod. "Feng Yin. That doesn’t sound like a name from Genroku Country. Are you a Celestial Essence person?"

Feng Yin nodded gently.

"Hmm..." Xiao Yu trailed off, suddenly at a loss for words. "Crap, I’ve never actually hit on a strange man before. What am I supposed to say next?" She turned to look at Shen Jia, ready to seek help from her best friend.

Shen Jia cleared her throat. Seeing Feng Yin glance her way, her cheeks flushed slightly. She was just about to say something when she noticed Xie Jingyuan’s eyes brighten beside her. Interrupting Shen Jia’s attempt to speak, he turned directly to Feng Yin and uttered a seemingly inexplicable term: "Transformed Dragon?"

Feng Yin’s head snapped toward the handsome middle-aged man, his eyes filled with shock. "This man actually noticed my breathing rhythm!?"

The man lowered his gaze and silently tilted the three-foot sword at his waist, revealing the characters engraved on the scabbard.

[Jing Yuan]

Feng Yin’s pupils trembled. Xie Jingyuan? His master whom he had never even met!?

While Feng Yin was reaching enlightenment regarding Xie Jingyuan’s identity from the subtle hint, Xiao Yu was not slow to react. Although she was a quirky, unreliable girl who was obsessed with good looks, her reflexes were sharp. Most importantly, she also studied the Jiao Sword Series, so she naturally understood what the words "Transformed Dragon" meant. Indeed, despite being a girl, the swordsmanship she learned from Xie Jingyuan was the fierce and straightforward Hard Sword Style.

"So, this incredibly handsome guy is actually a fellow disciple of the Gangrou Sect?" Her eyes sparkled as she stared intently at Feng Yin.

Feng Yin also experienced some emotional fluctuations. It was highly unlikely that Xie Jingyuan would appear on Border Prison Island for no reason. It was almost certain that he was here for Xie Yanran. This also meant that, as a disciple accepted on behalf of the master by Xie Yanran, he had a chance to leave with them this time!

He immediately looked at Xie Jingyuan and gave a slight nod, meeting the older man’s already certain gaze.

A smile formed on Xie Jingyuan’s face. He turned to Xiao Yu. "Xiao Yu, how about we have this guard follow us?"

Catching on immediately, Xiao Yu looked at the Zero Point Group butler with unquestionable authority. "Mr. Sebastian, I want this guard to accompany us."

Shen Jia’s eyes lit up as well. "Great job, Xiao Yu! You snatched up this gorgeous guy right away!"

Sebastian bowed slightly. "Ms. Chen Yu is a VIP among VIPs. Such a simple request is naturally not a problem." He turned to Feng Yin. "Feng Yin, you will accompany Ms. Chen Yu at all times from now on. All of your actions must prioritize her requests. I will report the relevant situation to the Group."

Feng Yin had no reason to refuse, so he immediately nodded in agreement. Thus, under the regretful gazes of many women in the lounge area, Feng Yin left with Xiao Yu, Xie Jingyuan, and their entourage.

After they had walked far away, the once-quiet lounge erupted into noisy chatter.

"Was that the young heiress of the Celestial Essence Xuan Guang Group?"

"That’s right, one of the top financial powers in Celestial Essence Country. Who would have thought she’d be into that type?"

"Sigh, never mind that little heiress, I like him too! I was planning to ask the Zero Point Consortium for him to spend the night. What a mouthwatering treat." The speaker was a sexy, mature woman. She stared longingly at Feng Yin’s retreating back, her eyes rippling with desire.

"Who wouldn’t want him? That guy is so incredibly handsome, even I popped a boner looking at him!" The speaker this time was a burly man in a sharp suit. He sighed regretfully as he watched Feng Yin walk away.

"Wait, what the fuck, bro???" The people standing next to him silently took two steps back.

Unaware that he had just dodged a massive bullet, Feng Yin walked silently in parallel, keeping to Xie Jingyuan’s left.

Xie Jingyuan asked in a seemingly casual tone, "Young man, looking at your movement habits, you must be a martial artist. May I ask who your master is?"

"I was accepted as a disciple by my senior sister on behalf of our master," Feng Yin replied softly. "I study under—" He cast a glance at Xie Jingyuan and spoke candidly. "The Gangrou Sect in Celestial Essence Country..."

A sharp gleam flashed in Xie Jingyuan’s eyes. "Oh?" he said mildly. "Accepting a disciple on a master’s behalf isn’t something just any student can do. This senior sister of yours is quite bold. What’s her name?"

This was the crucial moment!

Separated from him by Xie Jingyuan, Xiao Yu and Shen Jia immediately perked up their ears. They listened anxiously to the pair’s loaded conversation, undeniable curiosity shining in their eyes.

Feng Yin stayed silent for a moment. Meeting Xie Jingyuan’s gaze, he slowly uttered a name: "Xie Yanran..."

GASP—

Before Xie Jingyuan could say a word, Xiao Yu couldn’t hold back a sharp intake of breath, her face flushing with excitement. "This Feng Yin actually knows the legendary eldest senior sister. We found a lead without even trying!"

Xie Jingyuan, however, was much more composed. After hearing his beloved disciple’s name personally spoken by Feng Yin, his anxiety faded. He smiled faintly and carefully scrutinized Feng Yin’s appearance, a look of satisfaction creeping into his eyes.

"Yanran truly deserves to be my longest-serving head disciple. She has inherited my good eye; even the disciple she accepted on my behalf has such excellent looks and physique. He even bears a faint resemblance to the talented young disciple I favored the most back then, the one who died too soon..."