"Brother Xiao, thank you for taking care of my daughter all these years." Gu Yuan smiled as he cupped his hands toward Xiao Zhan.
Sending Xun Er to the Xiao Clan had served two purposes. First, to secretly investigate the Tuoshe Ancient Jade. Second, to give Xun Er a complete childhood. Her bloodline was simply too powerful. If she had remained in the clan, it would have been strange if those old fossils had not forced her to cultivate every day.
Xiao Zhan laughed heartily and likewise said to Gu Yuan, "Hahaha... Brother Gu, ten years have passed since we last met!"
Having served as clan head for so many years, even if he felt somewhat uncomfortable inside, Xiao Zhan understood one thing: when one's strength was inferior, one had to endure.
"Yes, ten years have passed in the blink of an eye." Gu Yuan sighed as well. Ten years might have been no more than a single secluded cultivation session for him. Yet Xiao Zhan had clearly aged considerably, and his daughter had grown from a tiny child into a young lady.
Zhong Li shook his head. These two were truly putting on a rather unbearable performance. Each had his own concerns, yet they still acted as though they had met too late and become instant friends.
Ling Ying, who had been hiding in the shadows, emerged at this moment and respectfully said to Gu Yuan, "Greetings, Clan Head!"
Now that the Clan Head himself had come, what was the point of hiding in the shadows to protect anyone? This time, the young lady was likely leaving the Xiao Clan.
Gu Yuan nodded slightly upon seeing Ling Ying. "Mm, Ling Ying. You have performed well these past years. Step back for now. Once my transaction with Senior is complete,