Two Requests

Ouyang Xiuyah did not respond at once. She simply stared blankly at the smiling man before her, her vision gradually blurring as years of memories flashed through her mind like scenes from a movie, like an oil painting.

After a long while, she suddenly turned her head and looked away, speaking in a voice so soft and gentle it was barely audible:

"Long time no see."

Jiang Yan kept smiling and glanced around before speaking up:

"I came to see Master Wu."

"The sorcerer is inside." Ouyang Xiuyah closed her eyes briefly, her emotions settling somewhat. Repeating Wuyuanjia's invitation, she said plainly:

"He already knows you're outside. He told us to let you know he'd like to see you."

Jiang Yan nodded, then looked the woman over. His smile widened as he stated a fact:

"You're about to advance to Golden Core. That's wonderful news."

As soon as he finished speaking, his eyes darkened. With a sigh, he said:

"I promised I'd protect you when you broke through. I thought I'd have to break that promise, that I wouldn't make it in time. I didn't expect to arrive just in time."

With a grin, he "pressed" her:

"When are you planning to break through? Remember to let me know. I'll definitely help."

Ouyang Xiuyah considered it, then replied seriously:

"Any time works. It depends on your schedule."

Jiang Yan withdrew his gaze, looking thoughtful.

"Seems your foundation is solid enough."

Ouyang Xiuyah answered with a confident "Mm."

Then she seemed to remember something and took Du Mei's hand. Suppressing some emotion, she said to Jiang Yan:

"You came all the way from Nanyan City to Yehuai to see the sorcerer, so you must have something important to discuss. We can catch up later. Business comes first."

Jiang Yan came back