Xiao Yun rode his sword and brought Dai Xiaozhao straight down onto the balcony of the Zhu Family guest room. The sky outside was already beginning to brighten.
Xiao Yun brought Dai Xiaozhao back into the suite, closed the door, and released his Spiritual Sense to confirm that no one was watching the surroundings. Only then did he raise his right hand, and the phantom of a pagoda appeared above his palm.
Pale golden light flashed, and Shui Bing'er, Spirit Flame Maiden, and Tian Meng appeared in the room. When they saw Xiao Yun, they immediately surrounded him excitedly, only to notice Dai Xiaozhao behind him at once.
Shui Bing'er immediately asked curiously, "Who is this girl?"
After pulling Dai Xiaozhao in front of him, Xiao Yun introduced her. "This is Dai Xiaozhao. From now on, she's my disciple. In a moment, take her back to the Pagoda Space and give her a proper wash, then change her into new clothes."
Envy showed plainly on Spirit Flame Maiden's face. She had not expected that after just one day apart, Lord Xiao Yun would have taken in a disciple. She immediately agreed, "All right. Leave her to us, Your Excellency. Don't worry. We'll definitely return you a pretty little girl."
Shui Bing'er came in front of Dai Xiaozhao and examined her carefully. Dai Xiaozhao's current state was sallow and emaciated, with no flesh on her body at all. She did not look like some noble child in the slightest. Curious, Shui Bing'er asked, "Your Excellency, where did you find Miss Dai?"
Xiao Yun immediately replied, "Dai Xiaozhao is a princess of the Star Luo Royal Family, but when I saw her, I discovered that she was being bullied by the maids. I thought her constitution was good, so I accepted her