Walk His Own Path

Hearing the two Black-Robed Venerables nod in agreement and learning that Xun Er could remain within Starfall Pavilion, even if only temporarily, Xiao Yan was beside himself with excitement. His hands did not know where to go as he stared at Xun Er eagerly, just like on his wedding night with Nalan Yanran—he had no idea what to say or do.

Xun Er giggled. Under the gazes of many nearby people, she blushed and took Xiao Yan's hand of her own accord. In a low voice, she said, "Xiao Yan Gege, aren't you going to show me the scenery of Starfall Pavilion?"

"Oh, right!"

Xiao Yan came to his senses. He had lived inside the Starfall Pavilion Mountain Gate for over ten days and had a rough understanding of the place. Now, somewhat flustered, he took Xun Er by the hand, left everyone behind, and hurried toward a steep, perilous mountain peak that Starfall Pavilion disciples rarely visited.

Watching the two of them run off hand in hand amid laughter and cheerful chatter, Ling Quan was filled with fury. He clenched his fists so tightly that his arms trembled slightly.

He had clearly defeated Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan was clearly nothing more than a defeated opponent. Why did Xun Er still want to stay with that lowborn bastard?!

Ling Quan suddenly turned around and cried out bitterly, "Lin Lao, Nan Lao, how could you agree to let her stay here?!"

If they left Starfall Pavilion, Xun Er certainly would not be able to remain with that lowborn bastard. He had heard that the Hall of Souls was coming to attack this place, and Xiao Yan would very likely die at the Hall of Souls' hands...

Even if he did not die at the Hall of Souls' hands, Ling Quan could