Zi Yan Emerges from Seclusion

On the streets of the Jia Ma Empire's Imperial Capital, a group slowly made their way along.

Xiao Yu asked curiously, "Did someone from the Jia Ma Royal Family pass away?"

Xiao Yu pondered briefly. "Perhaps. Let's go to Nalan Mansion first. They should know!"

The group then headed toward Nalan Mansion. When Xiao Yu and the others arrived, they happened to see Nalan Su leading guards out of the estate.

Nalan Su was briefly stunned when he saw Xiao Yu, then hurried forward excitedly. "Is that nephew Xiao Yu?"

Xiao Yu smiled faintly. "Uncle Nalan!"

Nalan Su said happily, "I heard from Xiao Yan long ago that you all returned together. Did you rush back from Jia Nan Academy?"

Xiao Yu nodded. "Yes. We came back early to handle some matters. Has something happened in the Imperial Capital?"

At those words, Nalan Su's expression dimmed slightly. "Elder Jia has passed away!"

"Jia Xing Tian?" Xiao Yu was somewhat surprised, but then he understood.

Back then, Jia Xing Tian had coexisted within one body with a member of the Soul Clan, and his body had suffered tremendous damage. He had not expected Jia Xing Tian to ultimately fail to pull through after all these years!

"It seems the Soul Clan's damage to him back then was still too severe." Xiao Yu sighed softly.

As the Guardian of the Jia Ma Empire, Jia Xing Tian had placed the safety of the Jia Ma Imperial Family above all else. He had done well in that regard, but unfortunately, he had still failed to escape the Soul Clan's temptation back then!

"Would you like to go to the Imperial City to take a look?" Nalan Su asked. "Father, Xiao Yan, and Yan Ran have already gone over!"

Xiao Yu nodded. "Let's go. We