Xun'er

Hearing Ruolin's words, Xiao Yu forced himself to step forward and said, "Instructor Ruo Lin, I'm a little late, I'm sorry!"

Ruolin saw that it really was Xiao Yu, the one who had taken her year-long vacation and then skipped classes for two years, she was immediately furious. She said indignantly, "You still know how to come back to the Jia Nan Academy? Wasn't it supposed to be a year-long vacation? You dragged it out for two years! Do you know how many times I pleaded with the academy about your year? If it weren't for your undeniable talent, I would have sent you back to Wu Tan City long ago!"

Xiao Yu grinned and said, "Some things happened along the way that delayed me a bit. As soon as I finished dealing with my business, I rushed back without stopping. You can ask my third brother if you don't believe me!"

Xiao Yan was slightly taken aback, then quickly replied, "Yes, Instructor Ruo Lin, we've been traveling the whole time lately. Don't worry, we'll definitely help you advance to the Profound Tier Instructor level in this Inner Academy Selection Tournament!"

Hearing this, Ruolin's slightly angry expression changed slightly. She glanced at Xiao Yu and said, "Alright, I've already submitted your application for this year's Inner Academy Selection Tournament."

"However, the reason I mentioned your name this time is because Xun'er kept assuring me that you would definitely come back this year and give me a surprise. Now, I'm just waiting for you to give me that surprise!"

Xiao Yu chuckled and said, "Of course, you can rest assured!"

As he spoke, Xiao Yu hurriedly took out the Cold Edge Sword from his Storage Ring and handed it to Ruolin, saying, "This is a gift I brought you on my way here as an apology. Thank you for protecting Xun'er and me, Master, over the past two years!"

Seeing this, Hu Gan coughed lightly twice. Ruolin Xiao Yu said nonchalantly, "Dean, with your strength, you probably wouldn't even look at such a small thing. I won't offend your eyes!"

"Hey, you little rascal, you're such a sly one. You didn't prepare anything for me, and now you're bringing this up? Alright, I won't get involved in your affairs. I'm leaving now. Little one, don't forget what you promised me!" After saying that, Hu Gan glanced at Cai Lin standing on the other side, and then his figure gradually disappeared from the scene.

Ruolin glared at Xiao Yu, but finally put away the Cold Edge Sword. Then she looked at Xiao Yu and said, "Come in with me first. Xiao Yan, you come over too. There are a few things I need to tell you about for the Inner Academy Tournament!"

Xiao Yan and Xiao Yu nodded slightly. Although Ruolin also noticed the beautiful and alluring woman beside her, she assumed that she knew Xiao Yu and the others, so she didn't say anything.

Ruolin led Xiao Yu and Xiao Yan into the pavilion, Xiao Yu saw a figure in cyan rushing towards him. Upon noticing the person, he immediately opened his arms and embraced the delicate cyan body.

Who else could it be but Xun'er? She had just seen Instructor Ruo Lin leave through the window of her room, followed by a conversation. However, she recognized the voice of the person she had been longing for in the conversation, so she ran straight out of her room.

And so, the scene of their embrace unfolded before them. Xiao Yu held Xun'er in Xun'er arms, gently stroking her head, and his warm voice reached Xun'er ears as he said, "Sorry for taking up so much time!"

"Ugh..." A muffled groan suddenly came from her arms, the meaning of which was unclear.

When Cai Lin was standing behind Xiao Yu, saw this scene, she suddenly felt a strange and somewhat uncomfortable feeling. She quickly banished this thought. She was the Queen of the Snake People Clan. How could she possibly look down on a human? Besides, this human was not even as strong as her!

Xun'er stayed in Xiao Yu's arms for a moment, then snapped out of her happiness and excitement at seeing the person she had been longing for again. She then stepped out of Xiao Yu Xiao Yu's arms, blushing, and hid behind him.

Instructor Ruo Lin teased, "Xun'er is a little excited today!"

Upon hearing this, Xun'er's face flushed even more.

Just then, a sleepy-eyed woman slowly emerged from the second-floor stairwell, yawning and muttering, "Teacher, who is it? Why aren't you sleeping so late!"

Upon hearing the woman's voice, Xiao Yan and Xiao Yu looked up at the second floor. What they saw was a pair of long, straight legs. Xiao Yu Xiao Yu, dressed in a light nightgown, seemed to have noticed their gazes. After seeing their appearance clearly, a piercing scream came from the pavilion. Xiao Yu darted back into her room.

Xiao Yu and Xiao Yan exchanged a smile. Xiao Yu chuckled and said, "Cousin Xiao Yu's personality is still the same as it was two years ago!"

As they spoke, Xiao Yu, now dressed again, came out of the room. Xiao Yu raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Cousin Xiao Yu, your figure is still as good as ever. I wonder if you've found someone you like these past two years?"

Xiao Yu glared at Xiao Yu and said, "It's none of your business!"

"Hey, don't be so sure, with a temper like yours, you're probably hard to find in this academy. When the opportunity comes, I'll take you to Central Plains to look for someone. There are many geniuses there, and you're sure to find one you like!" Xiao Yu chuckled.

"Besides, I'm going to kick you. I'm Peak Nine-star Dou Shi now!" Xiao Yu said proudly as she raised her long leg as if to kick.

Upon hearing Xiao Yu's words, Xiao Yan, who was standing to the side, suddenly laughed. Although he was somewhat surprised by the speed at which Xiao Yu's strength had improved, since Xiao Yu had only just entered the Four-star Dou Shi when he left Jia Nan Academy, he figured it was because the Xiao Clan had all experienced a cultivation boost last time, so Xiao Yan wasn't surprised.

Xiao Yu glared at Xiao Yan and said, "What are you laughing at? Haven't seen you for a few days, are you itching for a beating?"

Xiao Yan curled his lip and said, "You don't seem to have defeated me even once in the past two years. The only time we fought to a draw was when I first came to the Jia Nan Academy. After that, well, tsk tsk!"

Xiao Yu blushed, but still stubbornly insisted, "Then I'm your cousin too, you know?"

"Alright, alright, you two, save your bickering for next time. Tomorrow is the start of the Inner Academy Selection Tournament. Since you two have both arrived on time, I'll tell you about this year's Inner Academy Selection Tournament."

Xiao Yan and Xiao Yu became serious upon hearing this. Xiao Yu stopped making a fuss and went to Xun'er's side. She glanced curiously at Cai Lin, who was already sitting down in the hall, and whispered in Xun'er's ear, "Xun'er, who is that woman? I don't think I've ever seen her before?"

As she spoke, Xiao Yu's gaze swept over Cai Lin's chest, and a rare look of inferiority and jealousy appeared in her eyes!

Xun'er glanced at Cai Lin with a cool gaze and said, "He's probably Brother Xiao Yu's friend, but I'm not really sure!"

Although Xun'er had a guess about Cai Lin's Cai Lin, she did not intend to tell Xiao Yu about it.

Xun'er was still somewhat worried that Cai Lin might cause trouble for Xiao Yu. Even though they seemed to be getting along peacefully for now, who knew what Cai Lin was really thinking?