"Those invited by the Gu Clan are mostly powerful factions and top experts from across the continent. It is also a form of training. Of course, with your current strength, you do not yet qualify for such an invitation. But with Senior Xiao Chen here, you have nothing to fear!" Old Yao said with a smile.
Xiao Yan nodded silently. He had vaguely sensed Xun Er's status within the Gu Clan long ago, but her every smile and expression had already been carved deep into his soul, impossible to erase. No force in this world could erase such a mark—not even the powerful Gu Clan!
"Rest assured, Teacher!"
His hand tightened slightly around the jade invitation as Xiao Yan smiled and said softly, "This disciple will never bring shame upon you!"
"Mm!"
Old Yao nodded lightly, then patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder. "In a few days, Senior Xiao Chen should take you there... Also, I know about your relationship with Xiao Xun'er, but once you arrive at the Gu Clan, you must be extra cautious. That girl is exceptionally outstanding within the Gu Clan. As far as I know, she possesses the most complete Dou Di bloodline the Gu Clan has seen in all these years. This gives her an enormous chance of breaking through to that legendary realm. So... it will not be easy for you to be with her. Not only will the younger generation within the Gu Clan pressure you, but so will those from the other great Dou Di clans!"
"The other great Dou Di clans!"
Hearing Old Yao's words, Xiao Yan felt slightly tense.
By now, Xiao Yan had long learned that, apart from the One Alliance, One Hall, One Tower, Two Sects, Three Valleys, and Four Directions Pavilion that had once been spoken