Xiao Yan's heart tightened slightly.
His grip on Xiao Xun'er's hand unconsciously tightened.
His mind whirred like a machine running at full speed.
He rapidly recalled everything that had happened recently.
His thoughts flashed like lightning, quickly sorting out the sequence of events:
Judging by the timing, Xiao Xun'er should not have been leaving Jia Nan Academy at this time.
There was only one reasonable explanation!
The Ancient Clan had learned that Xiao Zhan had been kidnapped and that the Xiao Family had been attacked.
The Ancient Clan must have concluded that the crucial Ancient Jade was no longer with the Xiao Family.
It had most likely fallen into the hands of the Soul Hall or some other ill-intentioned force.
If that was the case, Xiao Xun'er remaining by Xiao Yan's side had lost its original purpose.
They might even have feared that the bond between Xiao Xun'er and Xiao Yan would continue to deepen.
And that it would have an adverse effect on the Ancient Clan's grand plans.
At that thought, a chill flashed through Xiao Yan's eyes.
The people of the Ancient Clan truly were cold and heartless.
For the sake of their so-called family interests, they completely disregarded Xun'er's wishes.
They were determined to summon her back so decisively.
What displeased him even more was this:
The Ancient Clan seemed to have sent some young fool who did not know his limits to fetch Xiao Xun'er.
What was that guy called again?
Xiao Yan could not remember for the moment.
But he clearly remembered that the fellow had humiliated him before.
If they crossed paths again this time,
He would definitely teach him a proper lesson.
He would let him know that there was always someone stronger:
If he did not slap that fool around a few