Clan Chief Gu's Favor

The lingering radiance of the bloodline awakening had yet to fully fade when Xun Er stepped out of that dazzling golden glow, without lingering in the center of the plaza.

Turning to Elder Tong Xuan, who still held the Seven-Colored Heavenly Emperor Brush before her, she spoke in a voice as clear and gentle as a stream. "Elder, now that Xun Er's bloodline awakening ceremony is complete, I shall not delay the tests of the other clan disciples."

As her words fell, she gave a slight nod and bow, her manner respectful yet lively.

The next instant, she leaped lightly like a butterfly wing borne upon the wind. A faint golden gleam trailed from her robes as they swept through the air, so light that she seemed untouched by dust. In the blink of an eye, she had crossed to the edge of the stands and landed steadily in the seat beside Xiao Ling.

Watching the young girl's graceful departing figure, Elder Tong Xuan could still feel the residual warmth of the Heavenly Emperor Brush on his fingertips. He chuckled and shook his head, undisguised amusement filling his aged eyes. "This girl is still as decisive as ever. Though she may be a little too attached to Xiao Ling."

With that, he gently shook his head again, withdrew his gaze, and raised a hand to signal the clan members waiting behind him to continue the bloodline tests.

As Xun Er's slender figure returned to his side, the smile at Xiao Ling's lips deepened. Looking sideways at the faint seven-colored glow that had vanished from her forehead, he teased, "Hehe, as expected of my Xun Er. The moment your Divine Bloodline awakened, you practically nailed the eyes of all those people from the Ancient Races in place. You're truly incredible."

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