Meeting in person

Not long ago, Zi Yan and Xiao Yu engaged in a brute-force battle in the forest behind the mountain, a fight fought purely by brute force.

The two men, with their powerful bodies, collided, creating terrifying gusts of wind that caused swathes of trees in the mountains to fall one after another.

In the end, the competition ended in a draw, as neither side could gain the upper hand. However, Xiao Yu learned roughly how strong his body was.

After all, Zi Yan is the Little Princess of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan. Although she is not yet an adult, her brute strength is practically invincible below the Dou Wang!

A Tai quickly brought out the medicine that Xiao Yan had instructed them to give to Lin Yan before he left. After receiving the medicine, Lin Yan left at an extremely fast speed.

Xiao Yu pondered for a moment and said, "There are still two months until the Inner Academy's Strong Ranking Competition. Are you all planning to participate?"

Hu Jia and Wu Hao nodded and said, "Of course we have to participate! Only through battles between strong individuals can we discover our own strengths, and ranking on the Strong Ranking will also benefit us!"

A hint of hesitation flashed in Xun'er's eyes, as if she wanted to speak but quickly concealed it, and she chuckled and said, "Brother Xiao Yu, are you also preparing to participate in this year's Strong Ranking Competition?"

All eyes were on Xiao Yu, Xiao Yu smiled and said, "Of course, but if Zi Yan and I participate in the Strong Ranking, it will probably just be a formality. I just want an elder's position!"

"My elder brothers are still in the Black Corner Region, so it's time for me to go out and explore. After becoming Inner Academy elder, I will be able to freely enter and leave the Inner Academy," Xiao Yu said.

Everyone suddenly realized that it made sense. With Xiao Yu's current strength, he was a candidate for the Inner Academy in the top ten of the Strong Ranking, and it was almost a certainty that Xiao Yu would become an Inner Academy!

"Alright, you should all go and cultivate. Getting on the Strong Ranking isn't easy!" Xiao Yu reminded them.

Especially Hu Jia and Wu Hao, who are only Two-Star Dou Ling now, while Bai Cheng, who is Six-star Dou Ling, is only thirty-fourth on the Strong Ranking. This shows how valuable the Strong Ranking is!

After everyone left, Xiao Yu looked at Cai Die and said, "When we go to the Black Corner Region, why don't you come with me?"

Cai Die tilted her head and looked at Xiao Yu coquettishly, "To protect you?"

Xiao Yu laughed and said, "Sure, but protecting me isn't the main thing on this trip. The most important thing is finding the medicinal herbs to refine the Spirit Fusion Pill. If we don't find them soon, your sister might kill me!"

Cai Die rolled her eyes at Xiao Yu and said, "My sister isn't as domineering as you say!"

Xiao Yu couldn't help but think to himself, "You probably have no idea how intimidating Cai Lin's Queen aura is!"

Little Xiao Nian followed Zi Yan out again, and Xiao Yu ignored her and went straight back to his room.

As night fell, the Inner Academy was plunged into darkness. Light flickered in Xun'er's room, and a figure in light blue stood gracefully by the window. A gentle breeze blew in, and the blue ribbon around the girl's waist added a touch of captivating charm.

In a dark corner of the room, blackness slowly crept up and coalesced into a figure—it was Ling Ying.

Ling Ying watched Xun'er's retreating figure and said softly, "Miss, news has come from the clan!"

Xun'er said calmly, "Did Father send you with a message?"

Ling Ying nodded and said, "The main problem is that some people in the clan are already dissatisfied with Miss's behavior. The clan leader has also noticed something amiss with Miss's close relationship with Young Master Xiao Yu."

"But last time I reported the matter of the Soul Jade fragment left behind by Young Master Xiao Yu, which Young Master Xiao Xuan mentioned, and yesterday the clan received the news."

Xun'er turned to look at Ling Ying, her brows slightly furrowed, and asked, "What orders does Father have?"

Ling Ying looked at Xun'er with a troubled expression, seemingly also thinking that the clan leader's orders were too unpredictable.

Xun'er looked at Ling Ying with some confusion and asked, "Didn't Father give you any orders?"

Ling Ying shook her head and then nodded, saying, "It could be called an order, but it's not quite an order either!"

"What do you mean?" Even the intelligent Xun'er was somewhat confused.

Ling Ying sighed and said, "The clan leader's exact words were that Miss should prepare herself, as he wants to come and see Young Master Xiao Yu in person and have a chat!"

"What?" Xun'er's astonishment was clearly visible on her face, and she even panicked for a moment.

Xun'er looked at Ling Ying and asked for confirmation, "You mean, Father is planning to come in person? Why does he want to come in person? Is it possible for him to come in person?"

Ling Ying smiled wryly, "This is the clan leader's intention. The time is tentatively set for two months from now. I think it's probably because of the Soul Jade fragment that Xiao Yu mentioned!"

Xun'er was truly panicked at this moment. Why would her father suddenly want to come? Was this a bad time to meet?

Ling Ying, standing to the side, asked, "Miss, should we talk to Young Master Xiao Yu about this?"

After calming herself down, Xun'er said, "I understand. I will speak to Brother Xiao Yu about it myself."

Ling Ying nodded slightly, then her figure disappeared into the darkness.

Xun'er stood by the window, realizing for the first time how troublesome this matter could be. After thinking for a long time, a smile appeared on Xun'er's lips as she said, "Brother Xiao Yu, this matter concerns you, how can you leave me to worry about it alone? I wonder if you'll be nervous knowing my father is coming?"

Xun'er seemed to recall Xiao Yu's equally helpless expression, and her pretty face brightened up.

The next day, after everyone had breakfast in the living room, they went about their own business.

Xun'er then pulled Xiao Yu and the other person towards the depths of the back mountain.

Xiao Yu also sensed something was amiss, and then suddenly remembered that in the original story, Xun'er was going to return to the Ancient Clan not long after.

Xiao Yu took Xun'er's slender hand and asked, "Is there something you want to tell me?"

Xun'er looked at Xiao Yu and smiled, "Brother Xiao Yu, have you noticed?"

Xiao Yu looked at Xun'er and said, "Are you going back to the Ancient Clan?"

Xun'er paused for a moment, then shook her head and said, "No, it's something else!"

Xiao Yu was a little confused now, but he also thought, "My father wasn't captured by the Soul Clan, and the Tou She Ancient God Jade is still in the Xiao Clan. The Ancient Clan shouldn't let Xun'er go back for the time being!"

"Tell me what's wrong, don't hide it from me!" Xiao Yu said solemnly, gazing at Xun'er.

Seeing Xiao Yu's solemn expression, Xun'er chuckled and said, "Alright, I'll tell Brother Xiao Yu now, but you'd better hang in there!"

Xiao Yu his chest and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you solve any difficulties!"

Even if Ling Quan came in person, he wouldn't let Xun'er leave and return to the Ancient Clan now!

Xun'er covered her mouth and chuckled, then said, "Didn't Brother Xiao Yu learn about the secrets of the Xiao Clan before? So naturally he also knows that I actually come from the Ancient Clan, and that my father is the patriarch of that Ancient Clan."

Xiao Yu nodded to indicate that he understood.

"My father wants to see you!" Xun'er then said, surprising everyone.