Jia Nan Academy's Headmaster!

Looking at the familiar figure before the bamboo house, Ning Luo froze for a moment, then smiled and cupped his hands in greeting.

"Hehe, in less than ten years, I never expected Young Master Ning Luo to reach such heights. This old man is truly ashamed," Ling Ying said with a sigh and a smile.

"Young Master Ning Luo, you came to the Gu Clan far earlier than this old man expected," Ling Ying sighed.

At this point, Ling Ying sighed again. "This old man knows that for Young Master Ning Luo to reach his current level in barely ten years, you must have endured no small amount of hardship. But Miss has given no less."

"Elder Ling." Xun'er called softly, then shook her head at Ling Ying, signaling for him to say no more.

Seeing this, Ling Ying smiled. "This old fellow is just like this—always unable to keep his mouth shut."

Ning Luo smiled faintly. His dark eyes fixed on that exquisite, breathtakingly beautiful face as he reached out and gently took Xun'er's jade-like hand. "You've suffered these years. From now on, let me bear these burdens. I will resolve the pressure from your clan."

Feeling the warmth from his hand against hers, a faint blush surfaced on Xun'er's cheeks.

The feelings of childhood had always been buried deep within their memories, gradually fermenting with the passage of time until they became rich and moving.

"Ning Luo's Brother, tomorrow is the start of the Gu Clan's coming-of-age ceremony." Xun'er's willow brows knit slightly. "According to the rules, any clansman participating in the ceremony may choose someone to spar with. Some people likely won't easily give up such an open and legitimate opportunity."

"Of course, with Ning Luo's Brother's current strength, there are not many among the Gu Clan's