However, Wan Henxin was very fond of her brother, Wan Gaoxing, and the two siblings shared a close bond.
This type of relationship was rare in the aristocratic families of the Ghost Race, where sibling rivalry often resulted in bloodshed.
This time, Wan Gaoxing set out to seek the Ancient Mirror, and Wan Henxin originally wanted to accompany him. Unfortunately, her lack of strength meant she couldn’t join.
As a result, she’s been throwing fits at home these past few days, injuring several maids in her fury.
Today was no exception. She was sulking in her room at the back when she suddenly heard news that Wan Gaoxing had returned and even brought back numerous people. She immediately jumped up with excitement and rushed over.
Upon seeing Wan Gaoxing, Wan Henxin hugged his arm and said coyly, "Brother! It’s been days, I’ve missed you to death!"
Xue An sneered internally but kept his composure on the surface. He raised his hand and pinched her cheek, "Alright! I’m back now, aren’t I?"
"Ah! Are these the people you captured?" Wan Henxin’s gaze fell upon the bound Ying Ning and others. She was initially stunned by the beauty of these women and then asked.
Xue An nodded, "That’s right!"
"Brother, you’re amazing!"
As she spoke, Wan Henxin leaned in closer, curiously scrutinizing the captives.
But after only observing for a short while, jealousy suddenly flickered in her eyes.
She realized that each of these women’s looks far surpassed her own, especially Que Wenyuan, whose pure demeanor stirred Wan Henxin’s heart despite being another woman.
In such a situation, Wan Henxin sneered coldly, "Just a bunch of floozies!"
With that, she raised her hand angrily and aimed a vicious slap at Que Wenyuan.
The slap carried the sound of rushing wind, brimming with force. If struck, Que Wenyuan’s face would undoubtedly be ruined.
Wan Henxin’s face lit up with satisfaction. But at that moment, Xue An suddenly appeared beside her, grabbing her arm and speaking coldly, "These people are mine; they’re still useful. Don’t mess around!"
Wan Henxin froze, seemingly shocked that her brother would stop her. But almost instantly, anger filled her heart.
"You’re stopping me for this cheap woman? Fine, then she must die!"
With that, she lashed out with a kick aimed directly at Que Wenyuan’s life.
But at that moment, Xue An raised his hand and slapped her across the face, sending Wan Henxin stumbling several steps back before she steadied herself.
The slap left the gathered servants at the entrance pale-faced, not daring to raise their heads.
Wan Henxin clutched her cheek, staring blankly at Xue An, "You... You dare hit me?"
Xue An retracted his hand, a trace of disdain flashing across the face he had disguised as Wan Gaoxing’s, "I do have use for these people, so don’t mess around!"
Wan Henxin was nearly driven mad with rage, sneering repeatedly, "Use? What use could they be? Isn’t it just for your own enjoyment? I..."
She didn’t get to finish her sentence, as Xue An raised his hand again.
Wan Henxin retreated several steps in fear.
As the two siblings confronted each other in the doorway, a loud laugh suddenly echoed from inside.
"Gaoxing, you’ve certainly lived up to expectations, returning so soon!"
A man with an imposing manner stepped out as he spoke.
Wan Henxin immediately softened her attitude and said obediently, "Father!"
The newcomer was the Wan Clan’s Family Head, Wan Taihui, father to Wan Gaoxing and Wan Henxin.
Of course, Xue An couldn’t truly address him as father. In reality, since boldly entering the city, Xue An had been silently searching the city through his Divine Sense, trying to locate what he needed.
Yet clearly, these foreign Ghost Race members weren’t fools; the item was well hidden.
Ning Caichen whispered to Nie Xiaoqian beside him, "Qian’er, is this how people in the Ghost Race address their fathers?"
Nie Xiaoqian was also a bit dazed but shook her head, "How could it be? But maybe these foreign Ghost Race members have such customs!"
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