Making Their Entrance

"I have already given you time to discuss it. Have you made your decision?" Bing He frowned as he looked at the few people whispering among themselves in the distance.

"Give me your answer! Otherwise, this old man will take it himself!"

Bing He's icy voice no longer gave them time to consider. Coldness spread out, and the snowflakes in the sky increased once more, most of them turning black.

What other choice did they have at this point? They could indeed leave, but whoever stayed behind to cover their retreat would almost certainly die.

The people below also sighed. Unless Xiao Heng's group had reinforcements, it would be difficult for them to leave this place unscathed today. But if reinforcements were coming, they should have arrived long ago, shouldn't they?

The battle had not actually lasted very long. By their reckoning, it was still before noon, far from nighttime.

Just then, a patch of space in the sky suddenly rippled. Then, a figure that made Xiao Yan nearly tremble appeared in the air.

The girl wore green robes, their cuffs embroidered with golden patterns. Her long black hair cascaded down to her waist like a waterfall.

With fair skin and delicate features, she stood there as an aura of nobility naturally radiated from her, like a divine maiden descending from the heavens.

"Xun Er...!"

Xiao Yan's voice trembled slightly as he looked at the girl. She looked back at him and smiled sweetly.

"Brother Xiao Yan...!"

The girl threw herself into Xiao Yan's arms without hesitation. Xiao Yan spread his arms and held her tightly. An emotion silently spread through the air—longing and love.

Everyone noticed the girl, and in the next moment, they noticed the two old men who had appeared alongside her.

Such behavior between the girl