Another Year of Recruitment

People were conservative and old-fashioned. In their parents' eyes, children were forever the ones who never grew up; no matter how many years passed, such views seemed difficult to change.

No matter how Xia Ya changed, in Ye Xiwen's heart, she would always be that little girl.

Xia Ya looked at Ye Xiwen somewhat speechlessly. Naturally, she knew he was making fun of her master. Though Ye Xiwen held the Su Nv Peak Chief Seat in great respect, he was still deeply conflicted over her iceberg-like personality. Being an iceberg was one thing, and not much of a problem—but the issue was that she might turn Xia Ya into the same kind of person. That was what Ye Xiwen found hardest to accept.

Yet on one side was her big brother, and on the other was her master. Favoring either side would be inappropriate. A conflicted expression immediately appeared on her delicate little face, making Ye Xiwen burst into hearty laughter.

"Come on, let's go to Welcoming City!" Ye Xiwen said with a wave of his hand. He was heading there now, naturally, to welcome his elder brother and sister-in-law, as well as his second sister and second brother-in-law. The last time the mountain gates had opened, they had not been qualified, but things were different now. They had long since entered the Half-step Legendary realm and were naturally qualified to join the True Martial School.

Like Ye Xiwen, they had chosen to set foot on the Ancient Road. Originally, Ye Xiwen could have directly guided them here; with his current status, who would dare say no? Yet they had refused.

Ye Xiwen did not mind in the least. Though setting foot on the Ancient Road involved some slaughter, it naturally had its benefits as well. He himself had gained