The Villainous Eldest Senior Brother and His Yandere Junior Sisters

Lin Xiao couldn't help but feel tempted. Waving his hand, he said, "Boss, I'll take one. Oh, no..."

It's fine to buy one for Xuan'er, but Yurong, Youwei, and Master should have one too! As for Yingying, forget it. The little girl probably doesn't understand such romantic gestures.

Right! And Wanning too! So, I need to buy more! I must treat everyone equally!

With this in mind, he changed his tune, "Boss, pack up five for me!"

At these words, all the men and women present were dumbfounded.

They all turned to look at this handsome, jade-like young master.

What in the world... Can someone actually buy several Lovesick Stones—symbols of devoted, undying love—at the same time?

"I have many ladies at home. My apologies for making a scene, everyone."

Lin Xiao readily paid with Spirit Stones, took the bag of Lovesick Stones, and departed with a flourish, leaving a carefree and dashing figure behind him.

At the City Lord's Hall in the heart of Beacon City.

"Brother Xiao! Fairy Hongling! You're finally back, safe and sound!"

Seeing Lin Xiao and the others return unharmed, Ye Xuan'er's face bloomed into a smile. Forgetting her queenly status, she proactively went to greet them.

Seeing this childhood sweetheart, Her Majesty the Queen, again, Lin Xiao also felt pleased and said with a laugh, "HA HA, listen to you! Did Xuan'er think we wouldn't be able to return? So, you're looking down on my Master, on Fairy Hongling's strength, are you?"

"No! I... I didn't mean that! HUMPH! Brother Xiao, you're wrongly accusing me!"

Ye Xuan'er feigned anger and, turning to Xiao Hongling, said, "Fairy Hongling, look at Brother Xiao... he's teasing me again!"

Xiao Hongling couldn't help but beam with laughter, "HA HA HA HA, look at you. Even though you're now the Northern Territory Queen, you still act as coquettishly before me as you did when you were little."

"And why wouldn't I?"

Ye Xuan'er grasped Xiao Hongling's delicate hand and said sweetly, "Before Fairy Hongling, Xuan'er will always be that pitiful little speck from fourteen years ago, the one who hid behind you."

Her demeanor at this moment was like that of a charming and adorable ordinary young girl, completely devoid of the usual lofty and cold aura of the Northern Territory Queen.

Indeed, in this life, from a helpless orphan of the Ye family, she had slowly transformed into the ruler of the North Territory. It could be said she had experienced the vicissitudes of human relationships and dealt with countless people.

She also saw things more thoroughly than most ordinary people.

She knew better than anyone that if she wanted to be with Brother Xiao, she absolutely had to curry favor with this Fairy Hongling! In a way, Fairy Hongling was her future mother-in-law!

"HA HA, no more joking. Let's talk about serious matters," Lin Xiao interjected. "That Niu Batian has already agreed to submit to our Righteous Path camp. Seven days from now, he will personally go to Qinglan Sect to pay respects to my Sect Leader Martial Uncle. Furthermore, the entire Evil Extreme Sect, including the Semi-Monster Demonic Cultivators under its command, have all expressed their intention to submit. This means..."

"We've defended Beacon City without losing a single soldier!"

"And this is also thanks to you, Xuan'er! Without your eight hundred thousand Beichuan elite cavalry, empowered by your royal destiny, serving as a deterrent, those Semi-Monster Demonic Cultivators would never have so easily declared their stance to side with us."

"However, during this time before Niu Batian goes to Qinglan Sect, we'll still have to trouble you, Xuan'er, to guard Beacon City for a few more days. Would that be possible?" Lin Xiao asked tentatively.

"Naturally!" Ye Xuan'er nodded readily, her ice-blue eyes fixed on him as she said, "As long as it's Brother Xiao's wish, I will agree to anything!"

Hearing this, Xiao Hongling and Lu Yingying, who were beside her, both widened their eyes, their expressions subtly changing.

This... Her Majesty the Queen is making no secret of her feelings at all!

"HA HA HA, I knew it! You're too good, Xuan'er!"

Seeing everything proceed according to his plan, Lin Xiao was overjoyed. He immediately took a Lovesick Stone from his robes and handed it to Ye Xuan'er, saying, "Xuan'er, I came in such a hurry last time, I didn't bring any gifts. This time... I specially bought this for you."

"Eh? Isn't this... a Lovesick Stone, a gift from the northern folk's Valentine's Day?" Ye Xuan'er examined it for a second, then her face lit up with a delighted surprise!

Brother Xiao giving her this kind of gift was enough to show his feelings for her!

Meanwhile,

Hearing this, the smile on Xiao Hongling's face abruptly froze. She silently turned away, composed herself for a moment, then squeezed out another smile, saying, "By the way, Little Xuan'er, you don't know yet, do you? Your Brother Xiao is getting married soon. The bride is his junior martial sister, my second personal disciple, Guo Yourong. You two should get acquainted when there's a chance."

As soon as she said this, the three people nearby were instantly struck dumb!

Even Lu Yingying, who had been hugging her Eldest Senior Brother, her little face fell. Her innocent, almond-shaped eyes instantly clouded over!

"What Fairy Hongling just said... is it true, Brother Xiao?"

After a long, long silence, the words emerged in a slightly choked voice. Ye Xuan'er's beautiful eyes reddened as she stared unblinkingly at the man she loved, seeking an answer.

Lin Xiao: ...

Master! Please, have some self-respect!