Visitors from the Upper Realm? A Change from the Previous Life

Xiao Xueyin gently shook her head, biting her lower lip tightly, and struggled to break free from Xiao Chen's hand. "Brother Chen, it's really not what you think!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen suddenly took a step forward, gripping Xiao Xueyin's shoulders tightly with both hands, leaving several red marks on Xiao Xueyin's fair skin.

"It's not what I thought? Then why were you by that so-called important figure from the Upper Realm?"

His eyes burned with raging anger as he forcefully declared, "Who in the entire Xiao Family doesn't know that you, Xiao Xueyin, are my woman, Xiao Chen's woman!"

Xiao Xueyin winced in pain and cried out softly, "Brother Chen, you're hurting me!"

Xiao Chen felt as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over his head, and he instantly regained his composure.

He hurriedly released his hands, waving them frantically in front of him. "I'm sorry, Yin'er, I was too impulsive."

Xiao Xueyin gently rubbed her shoulder, which was sore from being grabbed, and said with a wronged expression, "I have absolutely no connection with that young master."

Xiao Chen still had doubts in his eyes as he stared intently at Xiao Xueyin, repeatedly asking, "Really?"

Xiao Xueyin nodded, her eyes pure. "Naturally."

Besides, that young master didn't even give me a chance to speak, so how could it be as you think, Brother Chen?"

Xiao Chen's brows furrowed tightly, his eyes filled with accusation, his hands clenching unconsciously. "Why did you approach that person?"

A resolute glint flashed in Xiao Xueyin's eyes as she pursed her lips and said, "I wish to return to the Upper Realm."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen exclaimed in disbelief, "Go back?!"

He reached out to grab Xiao Xueyin's arm, his face full of anxiety, "Yin'er, please don't go, okay? What will I do if you leave?"

Xiao Xueyin turned to the side to avoid his hand.

A hint of displeasure appeared on her face, her delicate brows furrowing. "Brother Chen, how could you think such a thing! Even if I return to the Upper Realm, I will never forget the Xiao Family!"

She sighed softly and said, "Brother Chen, you should calm down first. You've been acting very strangely today."

Xiao Chen's lips trembled slightly, and the words caught in his throat.

Just then, Xiao Xueyin suddenly remembered something. She blinked her beautiful eyes and asked, "Brother Chen, how did you escape?"

Xiao Chen snorted coldly, his face full of disdain.

He crossed his arms, raised his chin high, and said arrogantly, "How could a bunch of trash possibly trap me?"

Upon hearing Xiao Xueyin said softly, "Don't speak like that; we are all members of the Xiao Family."

Xiao Chen turned his gaze to Xiao Xueyin, his eyes full of smiles, "Yin'er will always be so kind."

Xiao Xueyin's cheeks flushed slightly. She gently punched Xiao Chen and said coquettishly, "Alright, Brother Chen."

"You shall hide here with me for the night, and do not let the chieftain find out."

Xiao Chen's face lit up with joy. He nodded repeatedly and said, "Yin'er is indeed the best to me."

Xiao Xueyin glared at him gently, her cheeks flushing even more. "Go and rest."

Xiao Chen nodded quickly, "Okay, okay."

Next day

Stillwater Hall

Xiao Xueyin's melodious voice rang out from outside the hall. "My lords."

After a moment of silence, the palace doors slowly opened from the inside, emitting a soft creaking sound.

Wei Yan appeared at the doorway, looked up, and asked, "What is it?"

Xiao Xueyin looked around the hall, her eyes quickly scanning the room, but she did not see Nan Xunran.

A look of disappointment immediately appeared on her face, and her eyes dimmed instantly.

Wei Yan noticed Xiao Xueyin's unusual behavior and raised his voice slightly. "Miss Xiao?"

Xiao Xueyin suddenly woke up and hurriedly said, "... Another important figure from the Upper Realm has arrived here."

Upon hearing this, Wei Yan frowned slightly, "The Upper Realm?"

Xiao Xueyin nodded and continued, "Those people from the Upper Realm also wish to meet the two lords."

Upon hearing this, Wei Yan frowned even more deeply, his eyes filled with deep thought.

Scenes from her past life flashed rapidly through her mind.

The current situation is vastly different from that of the previous life. Where exactly did things change?

She turned her head to look into the hall and asked softly, "A-Ran, do you wish to see her?"

A moment later, a soft "hmm" came from inside the hall.

Immediately afterwards, footsteps sounded slowly, standing out clearly in the quiet atmosphere.

In sight, Nan Xunran strolled out leisurely.

He was dressed in a simple blue robe, his silver hair flowing smoothly down, with a few strands occasionally being gently lifted by the breeze.

His eyes and brows exuded a cool and aloof air.

Seeing his appearance, both Wei Yan and Xiao Xueyin were taken aback.

A slight ripple appeared in Wei Yan's eyes.

Her gaze shifted to Xiao Xueyin, her voice soft yet tinged with aloofness as she said, "Miss Xiao, please convey to the people of the Upper Realm that we will arrive shortly."

After saying that, she reached out her slender hand and gently tugged at Nan Xunran's sleeve, whispering, "A-Ran."

As she spoke, she glanced back at Xiao Xueyin, who was still standing there in a daze outside the hall, and reminded her again, "Miss Xiao."