Of course, their so-called mediocrity is relative to the resources they enjoy. In fact, the cultivation of noble youth is at least around level 7 or 8.

Xiao Wan stood by Gao Xuan like a tigress, and no one dared to come over to annoy her.

When the new moon first appeared, dozens of large bonfires were lit on the beach.

Service personnel prepared many barbecue grills to cook various foods on-site, including whole roasted sheep and cattle.

The aroma of the barbecue quickly spread, and the noble youth, dressed casually, enjoyed a variety of foods and wine at their leisure.

There was also relaxing and soothing music playing on-site, creating an extremely laid-back atmosphere.

Gao Xuan was still dressed as he was during the day, the only anomaly being that he wore sunglasses at night.

He had a great appetite, sampling various foods and drinks one by one, occasionally offering critiques with the air of a gourmet.

"Qingshang, try this. I don't know who figured out how to grill crab, but it's incredibly delicious. The crab roe is grilled to a savory crispness, and the crab meat is chewy with a unique texture..."

Gao Xuan held a crab larger than his face, eating it heartily while introducing it to Yun Qingshang.

Yun Qingshang glanced at the enormous crab and shook her head slightly to refuse. She didn't want to tear into it like Gao Xuan; it was too embarrassing.

"Have a taste. It's incredibly fragrant."

Gao Xuan didn't mind. He plucked off a small piece of crab roe and held it up to Yun Qingshang's mouth.

Yun Qingshang hesitated for a moment before opening her mouth to eat the crab roe. It was indeed crispy and fragrant, retaining the freshness of the roe, with a bouncy texture. After biting into it, she could taste the soft, rich, and flavorful grease of the crab roe.

It was indeed delicious and quite distinctive.

Gao Xuan knew Yun Qingshang very well. Observing her subtle changes in expression, he knew she was pleased with the grilled crab.

He proudly said, "I wouldn't introduce anything bad to you."

"This nine-legged king crab is top-grade crab, and only the best chefs can properly control the roasting heat..."

Lan Tiange appeared out of nowhere, eagerly introducing the dishes to Gao Xuan.

Lan Tiange was wearing a large white T-shirt that left half her shoulders exposed, and the hem just covered her hips. She wore flip-flops on her feet.

This simple outfit, coupled with her youthful vibe, was quite alluring.

Of course, Lan Tiange was unusually beautiful herself.

She was the kind of beauty you'd praise at a glance but forget once you turned away. Simply put, she lacked personal distinctiveness.

Gao Xuan certainly remembered Lan Tiange; he never forgot a face. Even someone he passed on a busy street, he would remember.

His strong spiritual power allowed him to recall every experienced detail without missing anything.

"You're here too, huh?"

Gao Xuan didn't particularly like or dislike Lan Tiange; she was spoiled and flashy, full of the typical flaws of noble youth.

But to say she was terrible would be too much. Since she approached him, Gao Xuan wouldn't turn her away.

"The family is hosting a social gathering, so we have to help out too."

Lan Tiange was delighted to get a response, trying to act casual while actually flaunting her status as a direct descendant of the Lan Family.

Gao Xuan smiled, "The event is well organized, thank you."

"As long as everyone's having fun, we're happy."

Lan Tiange humbly replied and then deliberately asked, "I heard you did something big on Purple Dragon Star; the whole school was abuzz..."

This was a bit of an exaggeration. The school was on winter break, and students were busy with leisure activities, with few paying attention to Gao Xuan.

Only someone like Lan Tianshou would specifically notice Gao Xuan. Lan Tiange had only learned from Lan Tianshou and went to check it out herself.

She didn't really understand what Gao Xuan had done; she just knew he single-handedly killed an evil cult leader.

Anyway, it sounded pretty amazing, and praising Gao Xuan now couldn't hurt.

"You took down a cult on your own and saved countless people; that's really impressive. There aren't many talents as outstanding as you..."

Lan Tiange exaggerated, feeling a bit guilty about her overstatement.

Still, with Gao Xuan's good looks, a little more praise couldn't go wrong.

"Tian Ge, what are you doing here?"

A tall young man approached, with a round-cropped head, thick brows like broadswords, small eyes, a wide nose, and a broad mouth.

Standing over two meters tall, with broad shoulders and powerful legs.

His voice was thick and robust, not loud but particularly penetrating.

Seeing the young man, Lan Tiange was slightly nervous, "Brother Bai Yue, this is my classmate Gao Xuan."

"Gao Xuan?"

Bai Yue scrutinized Gao Xuan and sneered, "Is there a noble family with the surname Gao on Taurus? There isn't such a noble family anywhere in the Twelve Star Domain either!"

Noble families are easy to identify, starting with the surname. If the surname doesn't match, they're definitely not part of a noble family.

Bai Yue certainly recognized Gao Xuan, but that didn't stop him from expressing disdain.

A country boy, thinking he could strut around just because he's associated with the Xiao Family?

So what if his swordsmanship is superb?

This era is in the hands of the noble families. There's no room for a provincial upstart to be arrogant.

Many people praised Gao Xuan's abilities and potential. Hearing this often, Bai Yue felt very irritated.

This time, he intended to embarrass Gao Xuan: "Kid, how did you sneak in here? Do you have an invitation?"

Lan Tiange was a bit scared of Bai Yue. Hearing him speak so rudely, she didn't dare to persuade him much. She could only give Gao Xuan a look, hoping he would leave to avoid conflict.

Gao Xuan certainly wouldn't leave. He actually wasn't angry; Bai Yue's insults were so basic. He thought Bai Yue needed some guidance.

He said to Bai Yue, "Your sarcasm skills are lacking. Let me demonstrate: Your mom's really something."

Bai Yue had meant to start trouble but didn't expect Gao Xuan to have such a sharp tongue. His small eyes bulged, "What did you say? Do you want to die?"

"If you're putting it that way, I must oblige."

Gao Xuan leisurely sipped his drink and said slowly to Bai Yue, "I want to die."

Bai Yue was truly angered. He wanted to crush Gao Xuan's face with a punch.

The social gathering strictly prohibited private altercations. With so many people around, Bai Yue didn't dare harm Gao Xuan.

Their argument attracted quite a bit of attention.

Gao Xuan was always the center of attention wherever and whenever. Bai Yue was also famous among the upper echelon of Taurus' noble youth for his fierceness.

As the two squared off, more and more people gathered around.

Lan Tiange tugged on Bai Yue, "Brother Bai Yue, Gao Xuan is my classmate. Don't do anything rash."

She then gestured at Gao Xuan to leave: "You should go now."

Gao Xuan laughed, "Bai Yue went out of his way to lie before me as a stepping stone. Not thoroughly stomping on him would be a waste of his effort."

Bai Yue instead calmed his anger, coldly stating, "We'll decide high and low on the sword. The loser shall kneel and call the winner 'Grandpa'."

"That's a bit inappropriate; it's a generational gap. Calling 'Dad' will do..."

Gao Xuan's smile was bright and charming, but his words nearly made Bai Yue burst with rage.