Bai Xiaodu had left a pretty good impression on her when they first met.
Leaving aside his appearance, which she already favored, his six-dimensional attributes were also unexpectedly decent.
Xin Hai'an even felt a trace of appreciation for him.
If they grew closer in the future, she might even consider grooming him.
But now...
Xin Hai'an's red eyes grew cold, and an invisible, heavy pressure gradually blanketed the training area.
The gym fell dead silent, leaving only the sound of deliberately suppressed breathing and tense swallowing.
Feeling his hair stand on end, Bai Xiaodu frowned. He realized he was being targeted by an inexplicable gaze.
It was cold, sharp, and purely devoid of emotion.
It felt as though a hunter trekking through a snowy night had raised and chambered a rifle, aiming right at him. An inescapable shadow loomed over the prey's head like a ghost.
The temperature in the air subtly dropped a few degrees.
He was likely targeted by some sort of lock-on martial arts technique.
After briefly simulating a clash in his mind, Bai Xiaodu immediately dismissed the idea.
This wasn't some sloppy, self-taught move from the Jackal Gang.
This was a noble vampire who had received an orthodox Federation education from a young age and had already completed the full advancement ritual of a Ranger.
Besides, what he truly needed was Xin Hai'an's Affection.
Sigh, if Director-General Shen hadn't pushed him so hard...
He would have definitely continued training her like last time, slowly raising her Affection.
Instead, he had to take a risk now, trying a bold approach to speed up their relationship.
Meeting the aggressive glares of the three women, Bai Xiaodu spoke.
Seeing that he was about to speak again, the gun-wielding bodyguard instantly grew anxious.
Last time, Bai Xiaodu had turned the tables the moment he opened his mouth, sweet-talking their employer into training obediently according to his instructions, leaving her groaning in pain half the night.
And just now, the moment this guy arrived, his words had caused her, a loyal protector of Xin Hai'an, to get scolded for nothing.
How was that fair?
But before she could tell him to shut up, she watched in despair as Bai Xiaodu beat her to the punch.
His face was calm and confident. Even under the deathly shroud of the Ranger's martial arts technique, he didn't show the slightest discomfort.
This wasn't just due to a strong mind or stable emotions, but rather the active reinforcement of his mental power after engraving spell runes in his sea of consciousness.
This composure took Xin Hai'an by surprise, and the anger rising in her heart was replaced by a sliver of curiosity.
After all, in her memory, Bai Xiaodu had been a mere mortal just two days ago.
Of course, if Bai Xiaodu couldn't come up with a satisfying, legitimate reason after all this, Xin Hai'an would definitely make him pay for his rashness today.
With a chilly expression, she crossed her arms, her forearms accentuating her soft, beautiful curves.
Bai Xiaodu looked directly into her cold, crimson eyes.
“Sister Xin Hai'an, what do you think is the purpose of working out?”
“To strengthen the body.”
She answered without hesitation. As a physical transcendent, physical fitness was naturally of paramount importance, and a Ranger was no exception.
The reason she hadn't met Bai Xiaodu in a private booth at a bar, but had instead bought a membership at the gym, was because she needed to use the equipment for her daily training.
It was just that Bai Xiaodu's unexpectedly professional guidance had been a pleasant surprise.
Bai Xiaodu nodded quickly, showing his agreement with her perspective.
Then, he gestured toward his own abdomen.
“Did you know? Based on a height of 1.77 meters, your figure is incredibly close to the perfect golden ratio.”
“Starting from the navel, your upper body is roughly 67 centimeters, and your lower body is about 109 centimeters. According to the Martis Index, legs longer than 82.5 centimeters are classified as hyper-skelic.”
“Sister Xin Hai'an, you probably often feel those envious glances, don't you?”
Bai Xiaodu paused, his expression and tone filled with absolute sincerity.
“For a figure with such perfect proportions, it would be unnatural if people weren't envious.”
“Upper body workouts will inevitably develop your muscle groups. Over time, this will definitely ruin the harmony of your figure.”
“Chest training might offer less overall improvement to your performance, but to avoid misleading you, I had to point out its crucial role.”
“A perkier chest lifts the waistline, perfectly offsetting the visual impact of upper body muscle gain, maintaining your proportions, and laying a solid foundation for your future advanced cultivation.”
He spoke with such earnestness that Xin Hai'an was momentarily stunned, unable to help but ponder his words.
Did she look that good to him?
He had actually analyzed her so thoroughly, using golden ratios and the Martis Index just to find the reason.
Pursing her lips, Xin Hai'an averted her gaze, pretending not to care.
The young man's delicate features had a touch of youthfulness. His wine-red eyes were full of hope, and his facial contours possessed a gentle, adorable quality that made one want to pinch him.
The legendary looks of the silver fox-kin weren't just hype; they were built on the generous donations of wealthy patrons in the Federation.
Maintaining her cold facade, Xin Hai'an subtly swallowed.
But soon, she forced herself to snap out of it.
“Hmph, that still doesn't excuse your rudeness just now. You must be punished... Let me think.”
Hearing this, the gun-wielding bodyguard's eyes filled with immense relief.
Got it!
Lady Xin Hai'an had finally realized that this fox was completely untrustworthy and full of lies.
She finally knew who her true, loyal subordinate was.
At long last!
Finally, a chance to turn the tables!
She didn't hesitate to press the advantage.
“No matter what body ratio or Martis Index you use, it's nothing but an excuse for your rudeness. Fortunately, Lady Xin Hai'an is wise and saw right through your flattery. Stop lying and prepare to pay for your mistake!”
After speaking, a smirk crept onto the gun-wielding bodyguard's face.
She gave herself a huge mental thumbs-up for her quick wit and loyalty.
She had refuted Bai Xiaodu while subtly praising her employer.
Don't blame me, fox. I learned this from you!
At the same time, she cast a smug glance at the sword-wielding bodyguard.
To her surprise, her partner had no intention of joining in. Instead, she quietly took a step back, signaling that she had nothing to do with this.
For some reason, seeing her partner's reaction, a bad feeling began to creep into the gun-wielding bodyguard's heart.
What's wrong?
She noticed that their employer's face had somehow turned rather unsightly.
Did I say something wrong?
She was bewildered, and alarm bells instantly rang in her head. She quickly turned to look.
Bai Xiaodu was slightly lowering his head.
A faint smirk slowly spread across his lips.
Oh no. Just as this thought popped into the gun-wielding bodyguard's mind, Bai Xiaodu spoke.
He frowned first, looking at her with feigned confusion.
“Are you saying that even my objective analysis of Lady Xin Hai'an's figure, based on theory and formulas, is completely wrong and a pack of lies?”
Sighing, a look of distress appeared on Bai Xiaodu's face.
“So, I was lying just now? Is Lady Xin Hai'an's figure actually bloated and ugly, and I was only flattering her? Do you really think so?”
As his voice fell, Xin Hai'an's gaze turned hostile once more.
She scrutinized her with a cold, piercing glare.
Only this time, her target was the gun-wielding bodyguard.
The bodyguard felt as if her world was collapsing.
Seeing all three pairs of eyes in the room lock onto her, she instantly panicked.
“I didn't mean that! Of course Lady Xin Hai'an has a great figure! I just... I just meant he's twisting words...”
Bai Xiaodu's voice suddenly raised a few octaves, his face filled with shock.
“I cited a complete set of data to prove I wasn't being flippant, but was genuinely considering Lady Xin Hai'an's training plan.”
“Yet you immediately changed your tune to praise her just because you realized you misspoke, and even claimed my words were just twisted logic.”
“So, am I the one flattering her, or are you the one flattering her because you're afraid of being disliked by Lady Xin Hai'an?”
Xin Hai'an's gaze grew increasingly unfriendly.
Frowning, she looked back and forth between her subordinate and the puffed-up Bai Xiaodu.
The bodyguard decisively shut her mouth.
She knew she couldn't say another word, because Bai Xiaodu had already begun to sow discord.
Her head was buzzing.
She wished she could give herself a few hard slaps for opening her big mouth.
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