Chapter 785

"Tut, tut. Judging by Yun Yun's expression, it seems that if you so much as crooked a finger, she'd let you have your way with her."

Only after Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran turned into two streaks of light and vanished completely beyond the horizon did Xiao Yi Xian turn back with an enigmatic smile. Her gaze fell upon Xiao Ling, and her tone carried a trace of teasing.

Seeing this, Qing Lin could not help covering her mouth and giggling as well.

Xiao Ling merely rolled his eyes at Xiao Yi Xian.

"Enough. Xiao Yan and the others have been gone for quite some time. Let's head back to the Xiao Family first."

With that, Xiao Ling transformed into a streak of light and shot down below.

Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin moved as well, following closely behind him.

Three streaks of light tore across the sky, their dazzling trails cutting through the heavens above Jia Ma Imperial City. They descended directly into the city's central district and landed steadily before the vermilion-and-gold gates of the Xiao Family Mansion.

The shimmering light faded away in ripples, gradually revealing three slender figures: Xiao Ling, Qing Lin, and Xiao Yi Xian.

The entrance to the Xiao Family Mansion was already packed with people. On either side of the crimson gates, members of the Xiao Family stood in orderly lines. Men, women, young, and old alike wore brand-new clan robes, their faces brimming with eager smiles.

Bright red silk hung from the mansion's lintel, its golden tassels swaying softly in the breeze. The bluestone steps along both sides of the entrance were filled with blooming exotic flowers and plants, clearly arranged with great care.

At the very front of the crowd stood the father and son who had returned ahead