Han Xue!

"Father, it's a long story. Let's talk about it after we return!"

"Oh, right, I haven't introduced her yet. This is my fellow disciple senior sister, Zi Yan."

"Senior Sister Zi Yan, this is my father. Over there is my second uncle, and that is..."

With a smile on her face, Han Yue introduced everyone to Zi Yan one by one.

"Hello, everyone!"

After Han Yue finished the introductions, Zi Yan waved at the Han Family group and revealed a row of pearly white teeth as she smiled.

Although Zi Yan's greeting seemed rather casual, some overly particular people might have considered it disrespectful. Yet Han Yue was very satisfied with her behavior. At the very least, Zi Yan had not called the family elders "old geezers" like she did at the academy.

Hearing Zi Yan's childish voice, Han Yue's father and second uncle were somewhat surprised, but their faces were full of smiles.

Although Zi Yan had concealed some of her cultivation, they could still sense the powerful force contained within her body.

"Haha, since Miss Zi Yan is Yue'er's fellow disciple senior sister, don't be reserved here. Just treat this place like your own home!"

After Zi Yan greeted them, Han Yue's father spoke kindly.

"Alright, thank you," Zi Yan replied politely with a nod.

"Father, Senior Sister and I will be leaving first. We can discuss anything later!"

Han Yue said with a smile to the middle-aged man in brocade robes, then instructed the Purple Demon Vulture to descend.

"Big Sister, you're back!"

The moment they landed in a spacious courtyard, a crisp voice rang out from the entrance.

Upon hearing that familiar voice, Han Yue's face instantly filled with delight.

When she looked toward the courtyard gate, she saw a graceful young girl running swiftly toward her.

The girl was around seventeen years old. Her brows were like willow leaves, her skin as fair as snow, and her figure tall and slender. Dressed in purple, her curvaceous body was especially full beneath the robe. Despite her young age, she already possessed the charm of a great beauty.

"Big Sister, Xue'er missed you so much!"

Although the girl in purple was curious about the enormous Purple Demon Vulture, she chose to embrace Han Yue first after running over.

"Xue'er, you little girl. We haven't seen each other for just a few years, and you've already grown into such a great beauty!" Han Yue said, her eyes filled with affection.

"Ah, not at all. Xue'er isn't even half as beautiful as you, Big Sister!"

Hearing Han Yue's words, Han Xue's cheeks reddened as she replied shyly.

However, after saying that, Han Xue noticed the little girl in white standing beside Han Yue. She had watched the little girl descend from the purple flying beast alongside Han Yue, so she asked curiously, "Big Sister, who is this little sister? She's so cute and pretty!"

Hearing Han Xue's words, the smile on Han Yue's face abruptly froze. She then introduced Zi Yan with utmost seriousness, "Xue'er, don't be rude. This is Big Sister's fellow disciple senior sister! You should call her Sister Zi Yan!"

"Ah!"

Hearing Han Yue's tone suddenly turn stern, Han Xue, who knew her temperament well, still had her doubts but immediately apologized to Zi Yan like a child who had made a mistake. "Sister Zi Yan... I'm sorry, I just..."

Back at Jia Nan Academy, Zi Yan would always get angry whenever someone called her little sister, little runt, or anything similar. Yet after Han Xue said it today, Zi Yan felt exceptionally calm, even somewhat pleased.

Before Han Xue could finish apologizing, Zi Yan interrupted her in her childish voice.

"Hehe, is that true? Am I really pretty and cute?"

Understanding Zi Yan's tone, both Han Yue and Han Xue immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

"Of course it's true, Sister Zi Yan!" Han Xue said with a sweet smile.

"Hehe, I like hearing Xue'er call me that. Since this is our first meeting, Big Sister will give you a gift!"

Zi Yan chuckled again, then took a white jade bottle from her Storage Ring and handed it to Han Xue.

"Xue'er, Senior Sister Zi Yan is giving you something. Why haven't you thanked her yet?"

Seeing Han Xue hesitate, Han Yue reminded her from the side.

After hearing Han Yue's words, Han Xue no longer hesitated. She accepted the white jade bottle Zi Yan had handed her and said happily, "Thank you, Sister Zi Yan!"

"You're welcome! Hurry and see what's inside!" Zi Yan waved her hand casually.

Out of courtesy, Han Xue had not intended to inspect Zi Yan's gift right away. But since Zi Yan had said so, she no longer had any reservations and directly opened the jade bottle.

The moment it was opened, a rich medicinal fragrance rushed into her nose, making Han Xue feel intoxicated.

"Sister Zi Yan, what kind of pill is this?" Han Xue asked excitedly.

"Hehe, Master said it's a Sixth-Grade Pill, but I can't really remember its name," Zi Yan said with an embarrassed smile. She had originally thought Han Xue would recognize it.

"A Sixth-Grade Pill!"

Hearing Zi Yan's words, Han Xue became somewhat excited. The alchemist employed by the Han Family was only a fifth-grade alchemist. Even the entire Han Family could not produce more than a few Sixth-Grade Pills like this, yet Zi Yan's casual first-meeting gift was actually a Sixth-Grade Pill. How could Han Xue not be thrilled?

"Sister Zi Yan, this gift is far too precious! Han Xue cannot accept it!" Han Xue capped the jade bottle and held it back out to Zi Yan.

"It's fine. It's only a Sixth-Grade Pill; Big Sister has plenty of them! I have Seventh-Grade Pills too. If you don't want that one, then take these instead!" Seeing Han Xue's reaction, Zi Yan took out two more jade bottles from her Storage Ring, both containing Seventh-Grade Pills.

"Seventh-Grade... Pills..."

This time, Han Xue even began to stammer, clearly overwhelmed by shock.

After a while, once she had recovered, Han Xue ultimately chose to accept the Sixth-Grade Pill Zi Yan had initially offered.

Afterward, Han Yue softly asked Zi Yan, "Senior Sister, why not let me accompany you around the city for the next few days? You can have some fun and experience the atmosphere of my hometown."

"Play for a few days?"

Hearing Han Yue's suggestion, Zi Yan was tempted. But when she thought of her mission, she became somewhat hesitant.

"Sister Zi Yan, I know this place well. Before Big Sister came home, I never had much interest in going out to have fun. But now it's great—we three can keep each other company!" Han Xue said eagerly and happily.