Beauties in Simulation Cross over into Reality

Chapter 233: Chapter 214: Brother Xiao, Are You Really Okay?

As he listened to Ning Wei, Xiao Mo lowered his head, an indescribable look flashing in his eyes.

“Brother Xiao…”

Seeing Xiao Mo fall silent, Ning Wei worriedly tugged on his sleeve.

“I’m fine.” Xiao Mo shook his head with a smile.

When Xiao Mo learned that Ning Wei could see the Blood Evil Qi from Fengye City’s Array, he knew her talent for cultivation was truly extraordinary, far surpassing that of an ordinary Yin-Yang Eye.

After all, most with a Yin-Yang Eye could only see a few souls; it was impossible for them to perceive the Blood Evil Qi of Fengye City.

If the Wangchuan Sect knew how potent Ning Wei’s Yin-Yang Eye was, they would have taken more drastic measures long ago.

But he never expected that Ning Wei’s Yin-Yang Eye could not only see the Array’s Blood Evil Qi, but even the Residual Soul of his third brother, who had been dead for years.

For an ordinary person who had yet to embark on the path of cultivation to see the Residual Soul of a Cave Mansion Realm Cultivator was exceedingly rare.

But right now, Xiao Mo was in no mood to ponder the extent of Ning Wei’s talent.

For an ordinary person like Ning Wei to see his third brother’s soul, another condition had to be met: the Residual Soul had to possess immense resentful energy.

His third brother’s resentful energy was profound, his grievances ran deep. He had died filled with utter indignation.

That’s why when his third brother saw him, even though his Residual Soul lacked sentience, it still subconsciously wanted to see him, to tell him something…

“Third Brother…”

Remembering the big-hearted boy from his childhood who shouldered every burden, terrified of tiring out his brothers in the slightest, Xiao Mo couldn’t help but lower his gaze.

Xiao Mo took a deep breath. He swiped his scabbard across the sand, erasing the drawing, then retrieved a Jade Token from his Storage Pouch and handed it to Ning Wei. “Here, Weiwei, take this. If you’re ever in danger, just smash it. You’ll be safe.”

“Okay, Brother Xiao…” Ning Wei nodded. She took the Jade Token and clutched it to her chest as if it were her most precious treasure.

But seeing his expression, Ning Wei was still worried. “Brother Xiao, are you really okay?”

“I’m fine.”

Xiao Mo patted Ning Wei’s head, stood up, and walked out of the courtyard.

But the little girl watched his retreating back, noticing how the hand gripping his scabbard seemed to tighten.

…

“Congratulations, Lord City Lord! I never expected you to find your long-lost brother.”

Inside the Spring Private Room at Yunliu Building, Ning Fugui hurriedly congratulated Qian Zhenhao.

He was extremely uncomfortable at the thought that his sister-in-law might be having an affair with that man.

’But the man is the Lord City Lord’s younger brother. What else can I say?’

“Spare me the flattery.” Qian Zhenhao shot Ning Fugui a cool glance. “You are to keep a close eye on that mother and daughter. Don’t let them leave Fengye City, understand?”

“Huh?” Ning Fugui was taken aback. “Lord City Lord, what do you mean?”

“Business is business, and personal is personal. That Ning Wei is someone my senior sister wants. If I don’t bring her back to the Wangchuan Sect, I’ll be the one facing the music. But it seems your sister-in-law is determined to defy me.”

A vicious glint flashed in Qian Zhenhao’s eyes as he spoke to the two Outer Disciples beside him.

“Four days from now, the two of you will put on masks, knock Ning Wei unconscious, and bring her to the City Lord’s Mansion. Remember, don’t let that girl find out we were behind it. After all, Senior Sister needs Ning Wei to cultivate peacefully until she reaches the Cave Mansion Realm, understand?”

The few Wangchuan Sect Outer Disciples cupped their fists in unison. “Yes.”

“Alright, you’re all dismissed. My fifth brother and I are going to catch up, so there’s no need for you to be here,” Qian Zhenhao said with a wave of his hand.

“Yes, Senior Brother!”

“Yes, City Lord.”

The group saluted and left the private room.

Sitting alone in the private room, Qian Zhenhao stroked his chin. ’How am I going to hide this from my fifth brother?’

’Fifth Brother seems just as kind as he was in our childhood; his personality hasn’t changed a bit.’

’If Fifth Brother finds out that the Blood Sacrifice Array in seven days is my doing, he’ll probably be quite disappointed in me.’

’But this Blood Sacrifice Array is crucial for me to reach Cave Mansion Perfection. It could even lay the foundation for my future breakthrough into the Dragon Gate Realm.’

’I have no choice but to sacrifice the people of this city.’

“My lord… Young Master Xiao is here…”

Just as Qian Zhenhao was lost in thought, a maid’s voice came from outside the room.

“Show him in at once,” Qian Zhenhao said, delighted.

“Yes, my lord.” The maid replied, then spoke softly to Xiao Mo outside the door. “Young Master Xiao, this way, please.”

“Thank you for showing me the way, miss.”

With a polite word of thanks, Xiao Mo pushed open the door and entered the private room.

“Hahaha, Fifth Brother, you’re here!” Qian Zhenhao quickly stood, walked over, and pulled Xiao Mo by the hand to a seat. “It’s a rare occasion for us to meet like this. We have to have a proper drink today.”

Xiao Mo nodded. “You and I are brothers. We should indeed have a drink.”

With that, Xiao Mo picked up the wine jug from the table and poured a cup for both himself and Qian Zhenhao. “Fourth Brother, a toast to you.”

“Hahaha! Come on, let’s drink!”

Qian Zhenhao raised his cup and clinked it against Xiao Mo’s, the clear liquor inside rippling gently.

Qian Zhenhao seemed very excited.

He boasted about how influential he had become over the years as an Inner Sect Disciple of the Wangchuan Sect.

He bragged about the countless people who flattered and fawned over him.

He gloated about the many beauties who would come to his bed for the slightest treasure—treasures that were merely his cast-offs.

He went on about all the Heavenly and Earthly Treasures and Spirit Stones he now possessed, and just how wealthy he had become.

For Qian Zhenhao, having a “relative” witness his current success was akin to returning home in glorious splendor.

But throughout the meal, Xiao Mo’s expression remained perfectly calm, betraying no hint of joy or sorrow.

Though Xiao Mo appeared to be listening, his mind seemed to be elsewhere.

However, Qian Zhenhao didn’t really mind his fifth brother’s nonchalance.

’Fifth Brother had been like this since they were children.’

’It just meant that even after all these years, Fifth Brother hadn’t changed at all.’

Qian Zhenhao found this both endearing and irritating.

After several rounds of drinks, Qian Zhenhao felt he’d had about enough. He had bragged plenty about his proud achievements in cultivation over the years and felt thoroughly gratified.

“Come on, Fifth Brother. I’ll take you to see the City Lord’s Mansion in Fengye City. Even though you’re just a Loose Cultivator now, you’ve reached Foundation Establishment. I can give you a recommendation and get you into the Wangchuan Sect to cultivate.”

Qian Zhenhao patted Xiao Mo’s shoulder.

“After all, there’s a limit to how far you can go as a Loose Cultivator. You need the backing of a Sect. When that happens, maybe you can be like your fourth brother and step into the Cave Mansion Realm.”

“Alright.” Xiao Mo nodded, his tone utterly placid. “Then I’ll have to trouble you, Fourth Brother.”