Chapter 6: Little Brother?

"Loan?" Nie Liu should have known her intention from the start, but he still pretended to be surprised, pausing for a moment.

"Um..." Although this cousin was still within the fifth generation, asking for a loan right after meeting still made Nie Xiaofeng feel uncomfortable. She fidgeted with the hem of her clothes, like a child who had made a mistake.

"Sister..." Seeing Nie Xiaofeng's innocent and pure demeanor, Nie Yun felt even more distressed.

If he hadn't been reborn, such an innocent girl might have been brutally raped in a short while. If he hadn't been reborn, she would have died in half a month, becoming a cold, lifeless corpse that would never speak again!

"Nie Liu, for plotting against our family and my sister, no matter what your intentions are, I will make sure you and your branch are completely eradicated from this world!"

Thinking of Nie Liu's actions against such an innocent sister, Nie Yun's eyes couldn't help but turn cold and ruthless!

The Blood Hell Demon Lord, known for his "sea of blood and mountain of corpses," was not a title he earned lightly. Once he acted, he would leave no trace of trouble, not even a dog or a pig would be spared!

This wasn't cruelty; after years of fighting against the demon race, Nie Yun knew that if he killed an entire demon family, even leaving a single dog behind would allow them to trace the killer through special methods and exact fierce revenge!

If you don't cut the grass at the root, it will grow again in the spring!

Having experienced betrayal and lived two lives, Nie Yun was even more ruthless than in his previous life!

"How much do you need? Our two branches have a deep relationship, I can still make a decision on a few hundred silver taels!" Nie Liu said with a smile.

The news of the punishment from the Elder Council was known to his sister, so how could Nie Liu, as the young master of the Nie Long branch, not know? Therefore, although his words sounded generous, they effectively blocked the path. A few hundred silver taels he could decide, but his sister needed ten thousand!

"I..." Indeed, upon hearing this, Nie Xiaofeng's face turned even redder, and she lowered her head, speaking in a voice so low she could barely hear herself: "I need to borrow... ten thousand taels!"

"What? Ten thousand taels? You..." Nie Liu pretended to be surprised. "Xiaofeng, you know, I'm just a young master, not the true head of the branch. I don't have the authority to lend ten thousand taels... If you're in a hurry, I'll go ask my father and get back to you!"

"I... I need it urgently, so thank you, Cousin Nie Liu!" Hearing that he would ask Nie Shengyuan, Nie Xiaofeng's dark eyes lit up, but she felt apologetic that he would leave without even eating.

"Hehe, no problem, we are both branches of the family in decline, it's our duty to help each other!" Nie Liu laughed, turning to Feng Xiao. "I'm sorry, Feng brother, I was supposed to accompany you..."

"No problem, you have your business to attend to, this is just a small matter!" Feng Xiao laughed, showing no airs of a scion from a major family.

"Alright, Sister Xiaofeng, you stay here and keep Feng brother company while I go and come back!" Nie Liu arranged.

"I... Okay!" Nie Xiaofeng wanted to refuse, but remembering that he was doing this for her, her knuckles turned white from gripping her fingers tightly, and she sat down.

"Feng brother, I'm sorry, I'll drink a cup as an apology!" Nie Liu stood up and ordered, "Pour the wine!"

Seeing how seamlessly he arranged everything, Nie Yun coldly snorted in his heart. He lightly turned the lid of the wine pot to the right, filling Nie Liu's cup, and then turned it to the left before pouring for Feng Xiao. These actions were very subtle, and with his experience from two lives, no one in the private room noticed.

According to the steward's words, turning the lid to the right would pour the Thousand Desire Flower medicinal wine, while turning it to the left was harmless. Nie Yun, disguised as a waiter, had reversed the process. You want to scheme against my sister? I'll scheme against you and make you drink this Thousand Desire Flower wine... hehe!

After pouring the wine, seeing Nie Liu secretly look at him, seemingly wanting to know the result, Nie Yun inwardly sneered but put on a face of success, blinking his eyes.

"Haha, Feng brother, I'll drink, you do as you please!" Seeing the "subordinate" confirm, Nie Liu felt reassured, laughed heartily, and drank the wine in one gulp.

"Feng brother, no need to be polite! I'll drink too!" Feng Xiao, unaware of the scheming, thought Nie Liu was showing brotherly affection and didn't want to drink less, also drank the wine in his cup.

"Feng brother, you're a man of your word, I'll take my leave first!" Nie Liu gave a signal and called for Nie Lin and the others to leave. When he came to Nie Yun, he instructed, "Stay here and serve Young Master Feng Xiao! If you neglect our guest, just wait and see what I'll do to you!"

Saying that, he left.

Leaving the "waiter" behind, Nie Liu had his own intentions. In a rape case... you need witnesses, right? Besides, killing the "waiter" later would both clear his name and make the other party grateful, a win-win situation!

"Yes!" Seeing his task completed, Nie Yun was considering whether to stay when he heard this and quickly agreed.

From Nie Liu's series of arrangements, it was clear that he was very calculating. If he exposed him now, Feng Xiao probably wouldn't believe it. With his current strength not enough to intimidate everyone, acting rashly could lead to more losses than gains. It would be better to take advantage of his absence to turn Feng Xiao to his side!

"Sister Xiaofeng, Feng brother, enjoy your meal, I'll be off!" Nie Liu turned and closed the door, a smug smile on his face.

According to his plan, everything was perfect. Now, he just needed to wait outside for the plan to succeed!

Of course, this was because he didn't know the waiter had been replaced. If he knew the waiter had made him drink the Thousand Desire Flower wine, he would probably go mad!

"Hehe, you must be Young Master Feng Xiao, I've heard a lot about you, it's an honor to meet you!"

Seeing the door closed, Nie Yun no longer pretended, laughed, and sat down.

"Huh?"

Seeing the waiter's lack of manners, both Feng Xiao and Nie Xiaofeng couldn't help but frown.

In this world, the concept of master and servant was still very strong. A waiter being so disrespectful to a young master's guest would make anyone angry.

"Don't be angry yet, after I explain, you might not be angry at me anymore!"

Nie Yun wiped his right hand across his face, removing the disguise, revealing his true appearance to the two of them.

"Nie Yun? What are you doing here? You..."

Nie Xiaofeng was startled to see the waiter turn into her brother's face, but then her face turned pale as she thought of something!

Her brother, though quiet, hated others making decisions for him the most, as evident from his treatment of Nie Tong!

She had planned to borrow the money early and secretly give it to Aunt (Nie Yun's mother) so he wouldn't know, but she hadn't realized he had seen everything she did!

Making such a decision and secretly borrowing money would definitely result in a severe scolding!

Thinking of being scolded by her brother, Nie Xiaofeng tightly fidgeted with the hem of her clothes, her body trembling slightly!

If Nie Yun knew that his sister's first thought upon seeing him wasn't about his recovery but her fear of being scolded, he would probably feel even more regretful!

"Sister, I'll explain why I'm here later! First, I need to talk to Young Master Feng Xiao!"

Nie Yun smiled at Nie Xiaofeng and turned to Feng Xiao.

"What? My brother is going to explain... and he's smiling at me? Am I seeing things..."

Seeing the young man's expression, Nie Xiaofeng's tense body trembled, her eyes wide, and she shook her head, deeply puzzled!

Her brother had grown up in front of her, and she knew his personality well. He was quiet and introverted, always trapped in the shadow of his father, unable to break free. He never explained anything, even when he was wrong, and his face was always stern, treating everyone with a cold, icy attitude!

How could such a personality... smile at her?

The last time she saw him smile... was when he was four years old...

"I must be seeing things..."

Shaking her head, Nie Xiaofeng thought to herself.

PS: Praying for the people of Ya'an, Sichuan...