Invincibility Begins with a Super Fairy Manny

Chapter 1415: Chapter 1412: Peril at Every Turn (2nd Update)

As she said that, Wei Qingxiao picked up the wine cup from the table, raised her head and drank it down, then placed it heavily on the table with a ”bang,” coldly staring at Luo Xuan.

”How about this?”

There was a trace of barely concealed killing intent in her words.

In reality, if it weren’t for the desire to keep her brother’s true self hidden, Wei Qingxiao would have long acted and ended Luo Xuan with the palm of her hand.

But with so many eyes watching, she could only forcibly endure.

Thus, that cup of wine she drank was full of simmering anger.

Luo Xuan was momentarily startled, surprised at Wei Qingxiao’s move, just as she was about to speak.

Luo Qifeng, sensing the situation deteriorating, darkened his expression and said in a cold voice, ”Xuan’er, isn’t Wei Missy’s direct response enough? Drink this cup of wine and leave at once!”

Though countless unwilling emotions surged in Luo Xuan’s heart, there was no choice left for her now. She could only drink the wine in her cup, then bow gracefully toward Wei Qingxiao.

”Many thanks to Miss Wei for granting me face; I shall take my leave now!”

Her words were filled with humility, but the subtle tension in the atmosphere was understood by only a few.

For instance, Xue An, not far away, watched the scene unfold, a faint smile flickering on his lips.

”Interesting!”

Just then, Luo Jian approached with Ren Tianqi, lowering his voice as he said, ”Sir, this is Ren Tianqi, the second young master of the Ren Family. His circumstances mirror mine. I’ve already conveyed your words to him, and he is willing to join us!”

”Sir!” Ren Tianqi bowed slightly.

”Ren Family?” Xue An’s gaze flickered, ”What is your relation to Ren Tianyun?”

Ren Tianqi gave a bitter smile, ”Sir, Ren Tianyun is my elder brother!”

Xue An smiled meaningfully, ”Not bad! In that case, I will give you a chance.”

”Thank you, Sir!” Ren Tianqi exhaled deeply, feeling cold sweat in the palm of his hand.

Though this Xue official appeared outwardly as a white-clothed young man, Ren Tianqi could clearly sense that beneath that delicate and even frail exterior lay an extraordinarily terrifying power.

Thus, Ren Tianqi dared not approach too closely, as the mere feeling of it was chilling.

Luo Jian hesitated slightly, glancing at the departing Luo Xuan before asking gravely, ”Sir, how should we proceed next?”

Xue An chuckled faintly, ”Don’t rush. Don’t you think this grand drama is getting quite lively? Let’s keep watching for now!”

Meanwhile, Luo Xuan returned to her seat, sneering coldly as she scanned the crowd on stage, her eyes flickering with light as though calculating something.

But no matter what, this little incident now seemed to have passed.

The banquet progression resumed.

Especially when Luo Gaoyang, speaking on behalf of many noble houses, delivered a blessing speech, the atmosphere reached its climax.

Next came the free mingling period.

This was the liveliest part of the banquet.

Yet Wei Qingxiao’s heart tightened in her chest.

Because this was exactly the time when her brother was most likely to reveal himself.

But she could not continuously stay by her brother’s side.

Wei Qingxiao could clearly sense that Luo Gaoyang and several noble elders were already looking at her brother with increasingly suspicious eyes.

If she kept shadowing him like a caretaker, it would undoubtedly attract even more scrutiny.

Luo Qifeng, with a smile plastered across his face, approached her and said, ”Miss Wei, shall we have a drink over there? Many noble scions are eager to meet you!”

Pointing to the distance as he spoke.

Pan Yongge, Mo Jing, and several noble Legitimate Branch figures were gathered together, waiting for Wei Qingxiao.

This was a perfectly ordinary part of noble banquet socializing.

In terms of protocol and appearances, Wei Qingxiao could not refuse.

Thus, she hesitated briefly before nodding, ”Just a moment, I need to say a few words to the young master first!”

”Please go ahead!”

Wei Qingxiao took a deep breath, leaned toward Wei Haocang, and whispered, ”Brother, I’m stepping out briefly. Stay here and sit tight, don’t wander anywhere. If someone speaks to you, just glare at them coldly. Whatever happens, don’t say a word. Do you understand?”

She had already told her brother these precautions many times.

But out of worry he might forget, she reiterated them once again.

Wei Haocang grinned, murmuring indistinctly in a tone only Wei Qingxiao could hear, ”Mm!”

Only then did Wei Qingxiao compose her emotions and say flatly, ”Let’s go!”

After she departed with Luo Qifeng, the table was left with only Wei Haocang, sitting alone.

At this point, the gazes of many young women grew fiery.

This was the Wei Family’s young master!

Which noble heiress wouldn’t be tempted?

But before anyone could act, Tan Xiyao had already stood up first, swaying gracefully as she approached the table, her charming smile lighting up her face, ”Young Master Wei, I am Tan Xiyao. Such an honor to meet you!”

There was no reply.

Wei Haocang faithfully adhered to his sister’s instructions, sitting motionless with an indifferent demeanor, paying no heed to any surrounding conversation.

This reaction briefly stunned Tan Xiyao; had it been any other noble heiress, they would have awkwardly retreated by now.

But Tan Xiyao was different. The environment she was raised in had shaped her into someone who doesn’t stop until she achieves her goals.

So she boldly took a seat beside Wei Haocang and chuckled lightly, ”Why isn’t Young Master Wei speaking? Do you disdain my humble status?”

Wei Haocang remained silent.

This unresponsive attitude made Tan Xiyao bite her lip discreetly out of frustration.

In her view, Wei Haocang was entirely dismissing her due to her low status.

Yet she was unwilling to give up; with a sly smile, she retrieved an elegant food box from behind herself.

When opened, it revealed an array of exquisitely prepared snacks.

The fragrance instantly caused Wei Haocang’s previously dazed eyes to brighten, fixing upon the food box, immobile.

Got a reaction!

Tan Xiyao inwardly rejoiced, then smiled gently, ”Young Master Wei, I heard that you adore fine foods, so I prepared these delicacies—all the best in aroma, texture, and taste. I hope you’ll enjoy them!”

Wei Haocang’s body shifted slightly, as though he was struggling with something.

Tan Xiyao chuckled and playfully picked up a piece of dessert, laughing softly, ”Young Master Wei, what’s making you hesitate? If you want to eat, go ahead! These are all specially prepared for you!”

With that, she brought the dessert closer to Wei Haocang’s lips.

Wei Haocang recoiled as though confronted by a venomous creature, mumbling vaguely, ”Sister... will hit!”

Huh? What did he mean?

Tan Xiyao didn’t grasp what Wei Haocang was saying, but that didn’t stop her from continuing to offer the dessert toward him.

”Oh my, Young Master Wei, just have a taste! I promise, just one bite—if it doesn’t please you, I’ll leave immediately,” Tan Xiyao coaxed sweetly.

She believed herself well-versed in the temperaments of these noble sons; sometimes, a mix of teasing and affection could even garner more favor and attention.

As for the sweet snacks, they were merely a ruse Tan Xiyao devised to get close to Wei Haocang.