Long-Legged Xiao Yu!

"Brother Xiao Ze, you're going on a long journey?!"

This sudden news made Xiao Xun'er cry out in surprise.

"Then where are you going, Brother Xiao Ze? Why did you suddenly have this idea?"

"I don't know either. Ever since I advanced to Dou Master, this thought has lingered in my mind and refused to go away."

Xiao Ze gave a vague explanation. Seeing Xiao Xun'er's face full of confusion, he reached out and patted her head.

"Don't worry. With my current strength, as long as I'm careful and don't actively get involved in anything, ordinary people can't hurt me at all."

"But this is too sudden!" Xiao Xun'er hurriedly said. "And Jia Nan Academy's recruitment date is coming soon, isn't it? Planning a long journey at a time like this..."

"That's why I planned to ask Cousin Xiao Yu about the exact date. Otherwise, this thought will keep lingering in my mind, and I won't be able to focus properly on cultivation."

Xiao Ze's reasoning made Xiao Xun'er fall silent. Since it concerned his cultivation, Xiao Ze would not joke about such matters.

"Then... do you need me to come with you, Brother Xiao Ze?"

"No. I'm only going to settle this thought in my mind. Who knows where I might end up going?"

Xiao Ze shook his head. Of course, he knew exactly where he was going—Qing Shan Town.

Bringing Xun'er along would be far too inconvenient.

"Besides, we'll be sleeping rough and living on the road. The conditions won't be as good as they are in the Xiao Family, so Xun'er, you should stay here. Your safety will be guaranteed too."

Seeing that Xiao Xun'er still wanted to speak, Xiao Ze quickly added.

"This trip is to put this thought to rest. When I return, my strength may have increased greatly. If you stay by my side, I might leave you far behind!"

Only then did Xiao Xun'er silently nod. Without saying a word, she followed Xiao Ze, though her right hand tightly gripped his.

Xiao Ze sighed inwardly. Xiao Yi Xian was the candidate he had chosen for Subordinate Binding.

This trip to Qing Shan Town was truly unavoidable!

After gaining Subordinate Binding, Xiao Ze had carefully looked through the entire Xiao Family.

To put it simply, among the Xiao Family at present, only Xiao Xun'er was a Golden Legend.

In the future, after Xiao Yan received Old Ya's help, regained his talent, and learned alchemy, he might also become a Golden Legend.

But for now, he was merely White Ordinary.

Or rather, everyone in the Xiao Family was basically White Ordinary.

With the feedback he received from Xiao Xun'er, Xiao Ze himself could barely count as a Golden Legend.

Among the powerful talents obtainable in the early stages, Xiao Yi Xian's Calamity Poison Body was unquestionably among the best, and it was extremely easy to acquire!

It was located in a small town somewhere in the eastern part of the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

As for Queen Medusa's Seven-Colored Sky-Devouring Python bloodline... she had yet to temper herself with Heavenly Flames and evolve her bloodline.

Furthermore, judging from the original work's descriptions, what Queen Medusa would ultimately evolve into was highly random.

Not to mention the danger Queen Medusa herself posed.

He was only a minor Dou Master now. If he dared venture deep into the desert, Queen Medusa could crush him to death with a single finger.

Azure Scales was also a good choice, but she was too far away. He might not make it back in time for Jia Nan Academy's recruitment.

All things considered, among those in the Jia Ma Empire with Golden Legend-level talent, Xiao Yi Xian was the easiest to acquire!

The two were preparing to head to the Great Elder's residence when they ran into Xiao Yu at the intersection.

She was chatting and laughing with Xiao Mei, and it appeared that they were heading toward the back mountain.

"Cousin Xiao Yu, please wait."

Xiao Ze called out to Xiao Yu, and the two women ahead stopped walking.

When they saw that it was Xiao Ze and Xiao Xun'er, both Xiao Yu and Xiao Mei were somewhat surprised.

These two were the family's favored geniuses. Why had they suddenly come looking for them?

Xiao Yu stopped and watched Xiao Ze approach. She had already seen him at the ceremony earlier, and he had truly shocked her.

That low-key child from the past had now grown into a handsome, elegant young man.

Xiao Yu had met Xiao Ze a few times when they were young. Once, when she was heading to the back mountain to soak in the hot springs, she had run into Xiao Ze.

He had even reminded her to be careful and not let anyone peep on her.

Thanks to Xiao Ze's warning, Xiao Yu had become vigilant. Even when soaking in the hot springs, she had not removed all her clothes.

She had also kept an eye on her surroundings, and she had indeed caught a boy spying on her.

The embarrassing part was that the peeping fellow had turned out to be the elder brother of Xiao Ze, the one who had warned her.

Xiao Yan!

At the time, Xiao Yu had found it rather amusing. Xiao Ze's kind warning had instead caused Xiao Yan trouble.

That incident had left a deep impression of Xiao Ze on Xiao Yu. Even though she had rarely heard news of him afterward, she had always remembered him.

"Xiao Ze, is something the matter?"

As Xiao Ze came before Xiao Yu, his gaze was immediately drawn to her long legs.

Sure enough, the most eye-catching thing about Xiao Yu was that pair of long, shapely legs!

Combined with Jia Nan Academy's white uniform trimmed in blue, the large stretch of thigh exposed below her skirt, and her knee-high boots—

It made those long legs stand out all the more.

"Cousin Xiao Yu, Xun'er and I plan to participate in Jia Nan Academy's recruitment. I wanted to ask when exactly Jia Nan Academy will be coming to Wu Tan City?"

After looking at those sexy, alluring long legs twice, Xiao Ze shifted his gaze and looked directly into Xiao Yu's eyes.

Long legs were nice, but he could not get too absorbed in them.

Hearing this, Xiao Yu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Although she had already learned from her grandfather that Xiao Ze and Xiao Ning had reconciled, she had still worried that Xiao Ze might come looking for trouble.

Sure enough, just as her grandfather had said, Xiao Ze was broad-minded.

A reminiscing look appeared on Xiao Yu's face as she lightly touched her tempting lips with a fingertip.

"Jia Nan Academy's recruitment date... should be about a month from now."

"If Cousin Xiao Ze and Cousin Xun'er want to participate, I can take you there. It'll save you a lot of trouble... and the person in charge of recruitment happens to be my instructor."

As Xiao Yu spoke, she seemed worried that Xiao Ze might not trust her.

She even patted her chest and added one final line, invoking her instructor.

"A month from now?" Xiao Ze thought about it. There was plenty of time.

In the original work, Xiao Yan had spent five days traveling from Wu Tan City to the eastern part of the Magical Beast Mountain Range before stopping somewhere to rest.

Then, after carrying the Heavy Xuan Ruler on his back, he had walked for another two days before reaching Qing Shan Town.

If Xiao Ze headed straight for Qing Shan Town, it might not even take him five days.

"Then I truly have to thank you, Cousin Xiao Yu. I had a disagreement with Cousin Xiao Ning before, yet Cousin Xiao Yu can still treat me like this. You truly are broad-minded, Cousin."

Since Xiao Yu had voluntarily offered to help him, Xiao Ze did not hold back on a few flattering words.

Of course, he had learned those words from the Great Elder.

Only now did Xiao Ze realize that the Great Elder's rainbow flattery was somewhat useful after all.

Sure enough, there was knowledge everywhere in life.

There was no end to learning. Absolutely no end!

Hearing Xiao Ze's sincere praise, the smile on Xiao Yu's face grew much brighter.

After all, what woman did not want to hear that she was broad-minded?

The relationship between them had originally been somewhat distant.

But Xiao Ze's words acted like lubricant, instantly bringing them much closer together.

Xiao Yu even took the initiative to move closer and told them all sorts of things about the recruitment process.

Xiao Mei listened carefully from the side. She also planned to develop her future at Jia Nan Academy, so there was no harm in listening more.

Before long, the group happily agreed to head to the back mountain together to bathe in the hot springs. After an entire coming-of-age ceremony, their bodies felt sticky and uncomfortable.

Naturally, Xiao Ze would stand guard outside.

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