Xiao Chen looked at Xiao Xun Er and said calmly, "Miss Xiao, I'd like to speak with you alone."
As soon as he said that, the atmosphere in the hall shifted slightly. Xiao Zhan froze for a moment, surprise flashing in his eyes.
Xiao Chen wanted to speak with Xun'er alone? About what?
Xiao Zhan was puzzled but didn't dare ask. The elders exchanged glances, each seeing the same confusion in the others' eyes.
Xiao Yan stood to one side, his brows faintly furrowed.
Xiao Chen wanted to speak with Xun'er alone? Did they know each other?
An indescribable feeling welled up inside Xiao Yan, but he didn't say anything.
Xiao Xun Er looked at Xiao Chen, a hint of confusion in her eyes.
She and Xiao Chen were strangers. Today was the first time they'd met, so what did he want to discuss with her?
Xiao Xun Er was silent for a moment, then nodded.
"Okay."
Xiao Xun Er replied.
Xiao Chen turned and walked out of the hall, with Xiao Xun Er following behind him.
The two of them left the Xiao Clan's hall, one after the other.
Seated in the place of honor, Xiao Zhan watched them leave, his mind full of questions.
"Does Lord Xiao Chen know Xun'er?"
Xiao Zhan asked quietly.
The elders all shook their heads.
"They probably don't. Miss Xun'er rarely goes out. How could she know someone from the Snake-People Tribe?"
The First Elder said.
Xiao Zhan fell silent and asked no more. Xiao Yan stood nearby, his fists clenched.
He felt vaguely uneasy, but couldn't put his finger on what was wrong.
Outside the Xiao Clan's gates.
Xiao Chen walked ahead, with Xiao Xun Er following behind him.
They walked along the street for a while, then came to a quiet