Xiao Xiao in Danger

At dawn the next day, the Golden Rooster Crowed.

Li Xiao looked at the woman in his arms, curled up like a kitten, and smiled. Being together with his family truly was a very happy thing.

No matter how wonderful the outside world might be, it could not bring the same peace of mind as being with family.

Looking at the sleeping Xun'er and Yun Yun, Li Xiao got dressed, tucked the blankets around them, and turned to leave the room.

The Ascending Heaven Pavilion was quiet at this moment. Everyone was outside chatting, basking in the sun, and drinking tea, utterly carefree.

Li Xiao said, "You're all up quite early."

Bailing set down her teacup, turned to look at the Pavilion Master, and said, "No, you're the one who got up late. What time is it already, yet you were still sleeping?"

Li Xiao rubbed his nose. He had been rather exhausted last night, which was why he had lost track of the time. Otherwise, he would have gotten up long ago.

Bailing gave up her seat and poured the Pavilion Master another cup of hot tea. "Have some tea first. I'll go prepare some water for you to wash your face."

Li Xiao nodded and sat down in the chair, sipping his tea. His gaze rested on the shimmering lake as he watched Zi Yan playing in the water. "This girl doesn't even go out to gain experience. She's still here fooling around."

"Hey, I heard that."

Zi Yan poked her head out of the clear lake and stared at Brother Li Xiao. "You're talking bad about me again. It's not that I don't want to go out and gain experience—I just can't bear to leave this place."

"Besides, gaining experience is so tiring. There's food and drink