Along the way, Lu Yunxiao had truly helped her a great deal.
So much that she could never repay it in a lifetime.
"Why talk about owing anything? The Xiao Clan is also a force under Cloud Gate."
"Besides, we're friends."
Lu Yunxiao said with a smile.
When all was said and done, the Xiao Clan also bore the mark of Cloud Gate.
They, too, were one of the forces under Cloud Gate.
Their strength was also Cloud Gate's strength.
As for whether the Xiao Clan would break free of Cloud Gate's control after becoming stronger—
Was that even possible?
Xiao Xuan, the strongest of the older generation, was absolutely loyal to him.
Xiao Yu, the most outstanding of the younger generation, would likewise never betray him.
Most of the Xiao Clan members were indeed rather mediocre.
But as long as those two were there, the Xiao Clan would never leave Cloud Gate.
Therefore, Lu Yunxiao did not mind offering them some help.
After all, he would never suffer a loss.
"Mm."
At his words, Xiao Yu gave a soft hum. Her heart warmed slightly, and the way she looked at Lu Yunxiao became ever gentler and more affectionate.
Lu Yunxiao smiled faintly, then shifted his gaze toward Qing Yanjing.
Qing Yanjing casually accepted the documents Huang Ling'er handed over. A bright smile appeared on her incomparably beautiful face. "Why does Husband have time to come here today? Has your seclusion ended again?"
Naturally, Lu Yunxiao could not hide the news of obtaining Ethereal Spirit Gold from her.
"Hehe, Jing'er guessed exactly right."
Lu Yunxiao chuckled and sat beside Qing Yanjing. Resting his left elbow on the desk and his head against his left hand, he watched Qing Yanjing work with a smiling gaze.
"Has Husband broken through to Eight-Star