Xihua Yi blinked her big eyes, looked at the pastry that Nan Xunran had handed back to her, and took a bite without hesitation.
"Hiss," Nan Xunran's brows furrowed slightly.
He looked at the faint teeth marks on his hand and glanced at Xihua Yi indifferently.
Xihua Yi pouted and gently blew on Nan Xunran's hand.
Seeing this, Xihua Wan quickly took out a handkerchief and asked with concern, "Divine Child, are you alright?"
As she spoke, she stepped forward, carefully took Nan Xunran's hand, and gently wiped it.
Nan Xunran raised an eyebrow slightly and looked at her.
Xihua Wan realized what she was doing, her face instantly turning bright red. She hurriedly lowered her head and stammered, "... Um, I'll go back now!"
After speaking, he hurriedly turned and left.
[The favorability rating of the Daughter of Heaven’s Mandate Xihua Wan, has increased by 15 points.]
[Current favorability: 85 points]
Nan Xunran picked up Xihua Yi, put her on the ground, and said, "Alright, go back and find your sister."
Xihua Yi pouted and protested, "Why?"
Nan Xunran looked down at her and said softly, "Because my brother is leaving."
Without hesitation, Xihua Yi said, "Then I want to go with Brother Shenzi too."
Nan Xunran chuckled softly, "Let's talk about it when you're older."
After saying that, he turned and left the banquet hall.
The hosts of the banquet had all left, and everyone else was also preparing to depart.
Xihua Jin stepped forward, picked up Xihua Yi, and noticed she was in a daze. He asked softly, "Yi'er?"
Xihua Yi snapped out of her daze. "When will I grow up?"
Xihua Jin was somewhat surprised. "Why are you asking this?"
Xihua Yi said earnestly, "Brother Shenzi said that when I grow up, I can go and find him."
Hearing this from the side, Xihua Wan couldn't help but smile. This was clearly a lie to a child.
Inside the room
An unusual temperature emanated from the Divine Son Token at Nan Xunran's waist.
He reached out and took it down, his gaze sweeping over the line of text that appeared on it. "The Tianjiao Battle begins in five days. Return immediately."
His brows furrowed slightly. The Tianjiao Battle? It's starting again so soon...?
A faint smile appeared on his lips, and a hint of interest flickered in his eyes.
I wonder if there are any capable fighters this time...
Family Head Hall
Upon seeing him, Nan Xiao quickly stood up and said, "Ran'er, you're back."
Nan Xunran nodded slightly and asked, "Which geniuses are the strongest in this Tianjiao Battle?"
Nan Xiao remained silent for a moment, his eyes filled with complex emotions, and slowly said, "Ran'er, those who can fight you are no longer considered geniuses."
After he finished speaking, his thoughts drifted back to the awe-inspiring Tianjiao Battle three years ago.
At the age of fifteen, Nan Xunran utterly defeated those prodigies.
From then on, he was known as the number one genius of the Sacred Domain.
Now, three years have passed in the blink of an eye, and Ran'er's cultivation level has improved rapidly.
Nan Xiao secretly pondered that even those ancient freaks who had never been born would probably be no match for him.
Nan Xiao thought for a moment and then said to Nan Xunran, "This year's Tianjiao Battle will have many ancient prodigies who have never been seen before and prodigies from reclusive Lineage participating."
Nan Xunran asked calmly, "Has anyone declared war on me?"
The tradition of the Tianjiao Battle is to declare war on the person you most want to challenge before the battle begins.
Nan Xiao nodded in agreement, "Yes, it's Qiu Lingxuan."
Nan Xunran raised an eyebrow slightly. "It's him again?"
Nan Xiao said helplessly, "Ever since he lost to you three years ago, he's been challenging you to a match every now and then."
After a brief pause, he continued, "Don't you two find it troublesome? You accept his challenge."
Nan Xunran smiled slightly upon hearing this.
Three days later
"Hey, look!"
"Is it Qiu Lingxuan? Is he looking for that person from the Nan Clan?"
"Probably. Every time they appear together, Qiu Lingxuan is always by that person's side."
"I think the one from the Nan Clan hasn't arrived yet."
The crowd whispered amongst themselves, discussing the matter animatedly.
Qiu Lingxuan looked around the arena, searching for Nan Xunran, and finally sighed, muttering to himself, "They said they'd fight me first."
He kicked a stone in frustration and yelled, "Why aren't you here yet?!"
At that moment, a clear voice rang out. "Qiu Lingxuan?"
Qiu Lingxuan turned around at the sound and saw Pei Zimo looking at him with a grin.
Qiu Lingxuan said irritably, "Pei Zimo?"
Immediately afterward, Qiu Lingxuan looked behind him, his brows furrowed. "All the geniuses from your holy land have come, why isn't he here?"
Pei Zimo blinked, a hint of pride in his eyes, and said, "You mean the Lord? The Lord should arrive on the fifth day. The most powerful person always makes a grand entrance last!"
Pei Ziheng reached out and pressed Pei Zimo. "Stop."
Then, he turned to Qiu Lingxuan and said slowly, "If you want to wait for the master, then come with us."
Upon hearing this, Qiu Lingxuan quickly nodded in agreement, "You're right! He'll definitely come to find you first when he arrives."
However, Pei Zimo immediately retorted, "How could that be! We were the ones who went to see the Lord."
Upon hearing this, Qiu Lingxuan's face immediately fell, and he said with dissatisfaction, "Then what use am I to follow you?"
Pei Ziheng's expression was serious as he said solemnly, "We'll find them quickly."
Qiu Lingxuan was silent for a moment, then said, "... Okay, that's fine too."