Xiao Heng raised his hand. His fingers were still smooth and rounded, and his beating heart was just as strong.
Yet he felt as though he had glimpsed something different, but he still had not grasped it.
In other words, he might still be a long way from comprehending the breakthrough to Dou Sheng.
He extended a finger and lightly traced it across the ground, leaving a shallow mark on the stone slab.
Seeing the mark, Xiao Xuan nodded in satisfaction. "You are very talented. Within thirty years, you may find the opportunity to break through to Dou Sheng."
"Thank you, Senior!" Xiao Heng rose, bowed, and gave Xiao Xuan a formal salute.
"Mm." Xiao Xuan said nothing more, merely smiling.
Over these long years, he had truly been far too bored. Watching this junior gain some insight under his guidance made him feel a trace of joy as well.
"Phew...!" Xiao Heng rose and exhaled a breath of stale air. His gaze swept over the hall, pausing on Xiao Yan for several seconds before turning to Xun Er. "Xun Er, keep an eye on Xiao Yan. I'm heading out for a while."
"Brother Xiao Heng, where are you going?" Xun Er nodded, but still asked.
Xiao Heng smiled, and his entire bearing became carefree once more. "This guy absorbed the power Senior Xiao Xuan left behind, so his strength will surely soar. I can't just wait for him to surpass me, can I? So I'm going out for a walk."
"Mm!" Xun Er seemed to understand what Xiao Heng intended to do. She nodded and reminded him, "Brother Xiao Heng, be careful."
"Understood! I value my life the most! If I can't win, I'll run. If I can't outrun them, I'll invoke Senior Xiao Xuan's name. I doubt those