C1 Ninth Master Raised a Little Girl Outside

In a private club in Yuejiang City, a discreet yet lavish engagement party was underway.

In the corner of the banquet hall, Bai Xinyan, who had been contemplating storming the stage to strangle the man up there, had a sudden change of heart. Her big eyes darted around as she rubbed her hands together, then flashed a mischievous grin and made her way toward him.

The man, sitting in a modified wheelchair, had a strikingly handsome face, though his skin was a bit pale. He exuded an aura of cool elegance and noble grace. He was Huo Yinyao, the current head of the Huo family, known as the Ninth Master. His influence was immense, not just in Yuejiang, but throughout the entire country.

Today marked the engagement of Ninth Master Huo and the Lin family's daughter, drawing nearly all of Yuejiang's elite. They were eager for a chance to connect with the Ninth Master.

Bai Xinyan dashed over to the man, twisting her waist playfully before plopping down onto his long legs. "Hello, Ninth Master!" she chirped, her voice playful as her fair hand mischievously traced down the bridge of his nose.

"Care to... chat about life?" she teased, leaning against Huo Yinyao. Her round face and dark, captivating eyes held a bewitching charm, while her hand continued its journey down to rest on his cool lips.

"Hey, who's that?"

"No idea, never seen them before!"

"Could it be someone Ninth Master is seeing on the side?"

"..."

The engagement party was suddenly interrupted, and the guests began whispering among themselves. It seemed no one recognized the unexpected guest, nor did they understand what was happening.

Huo Yinyao was equally puzzled, only aware of something soft pressing against him, with a hand lightly brushing his face.

He glanced down to see Bai Xinyan's teasing, captivating expression. His usually composed demeanor faltered for a moment.

Frowning, he sternly asked, "Who are you? Get up!"

His voice was low, carrying a hint of breathlessness. It was unclear if it was from anger or the woman's touch.

Bai Xinyan, enjoying the moment, was startled by the reprimand. Her slender fingers, which had been resting on his lips, trembled slightly before she withdrew them. "Me? I'm someone who likes you!"

Huo Yinyao's handsome brow furrowed even more. "What nonsense are you talking about? Get up!"

Someone who likes him? He had no recollection of ever meeting her, let alone any talk of affection...

"Nonsense?" Bai Xinyan pouted, her small brow furrowing. "How is it nonsense? I genuinely like the Ninth Master!"

A vein throbbed on Huo Yinyao's forehead, "...".

"Wow, you really remind me of someone!"

"Ninth Master, you might not believe me, but I truly, truly, truly like you. I've liked you for years!"

Bai Xinyan snuggled closer to the man, tilting her chin up as she spoke dreamily, "Ninth Master, you're so powerful, and on top of that, you're incredibly handsome. Just look at those eyebrows, that nose—so perfect. I like it so much..."

As she spoke, her round face lit up with wide, sparkling eyes filled with admiration. Yet, deep down, she was plotting how to take this man down for good.

Taking down Huo Yinyao and the Huo family was her sole reason for returning to the city. Three years ago, just after the engagement between the Bai and Huo families was announced, she was kidnapped by Huo Hongyuan, Huo Yinyao's uncle, to be used as leverage to force Huo Yinyao to give up his shares.

In the chaos that followed, the warehouse mysteriously caught fire, and she was abandoned in the inferno by Huo Hongyuan and his men...