Xiao Yan took the lead and stepped out of the hall.
Leaving behind only a cold voice:
"The tiles of the Misty Cloud Sect should be washed with blood."
The voice echoed through the grounds and seeped into the heart of every Xiao Family member.
Deep within the Xiao Family estate:
Xiao Yan entered his own room alone.
As moonlight filtered in through the gap in the window,
Xiao Yi Xian suddenly appeared from behind the door.
Having noticed her long ago, Xiao Yan turned around and opened his arms.
Xiao Yi Xian threw herself into his embrace.
Her cool fingertips slid along Xiao Yan's belt and slipped beneath his inner robe.
Her nose brushed against the back of his neck.
That delicate, icy touch shot through his nerves in an instant.
Little Doctor pressed herself tightly against Xiao Yan's back.
Her arms wrapped around his waist. This was the first time she had been so proactive.
Xiao Yan chuckled and wrapped an arm around her waist as well.
One hand gently stroked her waist-length hair.
"What's wrong, my little girl?"
"This is the first time you've been this proactive."
At his words, Xiao Yi Xian's arms around his waist tightened further.
She spoke softly.
Her voice was soft and carried a gentle warmth.
"Tomorrow... let me come with you."
"Okay?"
Xiao Yan turned around and gently pressed her against the door.
His knee brushed past her legs and braced against the wall.
His body drew close, and the youth's gentle voice sounded beside her ear.
"You're my precious treasure. What if you get hurt?"
"I couldn't bear that."
"Besides, poison masters should stay in the rear."
His fingers hooked open her collar, revealing her snow-white shoulder.
Xiao Yi Xian took Xiao Yan's hand first and pressed it against her