"Such roots and bones—rare, rare indeed."
The Nine-Fingered Divine Lord sized up Ji Xiaoyu, clicking his tongue in wonder.
Ji Xiaoyu frowned slightly. She went around the Nine-Fingered Divine Lord and came to Gu An's side, leaning against him as she watched the Nine-Fingered Divine Lord warily.
Gu An was amused and said with a smile, "Senior, don't frighten the child."
The Nine-Fingered Divine Lord stood up, turned to look at Gu An, and sighed with feeling. "Gu An, this girl's talent is no simple thing. You'd best make a proper effort to win her over. Build a decent relationship while she's still young, and perhaps she'll save your life someday."
Gu An said unconcernedly, "I never leave the Taixuan Sect. What danger could I run into?"
"True enough."
The Nine-Fingered Divine Lord smiled, then glanced at Ji Xiaoyu again before turning and leaving.
Gu An looked at Ji Xiaoyu and said with a smile, "My name is Gu An. From now on, just call me Valley Master."
Ji Xiaoyu nodded lightly. The way she looked at Gu An was still calm, as if she truly did not remember him.
This left Gu An feeling a little regretful. In the end, the Ji Xiaoyu of this life was not the same person as the one from the previous life.
Gu An took Ji Xiaoyu's small hand and walked toward the Pavilion Complex.
Ji Xiaoyu's expression turned slightly unnatural, but she did not pull free.
After that, Gu An arranged for Ji Xiaoyu to live with An Xin and had An Xin look after her.
He did have selfish motives. Sooner or later, Ji Xiaoyu would soar into the heavens in one flight; if she could build a deep bond with An Xin, she could also become a great backer for