Xun Er Realized Something Was Starting to Go Wrong

"Consider it?"

At those words, a look of astonishment appeared on Yun Yun's face as well.

Even after all this, he only wanted to consider it?

Nalan Yanran watched from the side, anxiously at a loss for what to do.

Whenever she faced Xiao Yan, she always felt an inexplicable guilt and unease. If not for her recklessness back then, Xiao Yan would not have been targeted by the Misty Cloud Sect, the Xiao Family would not have suffered such terrible casualties, Uncle Xiao would not have been imprisoned for over a decade, and Xiao Yan's mentor, Venerable Yao, would not have fallen into Soul Hall's hands.

Because of her, Xiao Yan had truly endured far too much pain.

Yet Xiao Yan had never humiliated her. Not only had he saved her grandfather, he had also helped her enter the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool.

He truly was an outstandingly good person.

How could she not like someone like him?

Xiao Yan had no idea what Nalan Yanran was thinking.

He was considering the benefits of taking Yun Yun as his master.

First, cultivation resources.

The resources in the hands of a Dou Emperor were not something a small Xiao Family could compare with.

Second, as a Dou Emperor, Yun Yun would have no problem guiding his cultivation. Perhaps she could not compare to Old Yao, but barring any surprises, there should be less than two years until Old Yao awakened.

During those two years, he had to find medicinal ingredients that could restore soul power. The Seven Illusory Azure Spirit Saliva of the Nalan Clan would be quite suitable. Seeing Nalan Yanran's unusual behavior, Xiao Yan keenly sensed that either she had been reborn with her memories, or someone else had transmigrated into her.

In any case, she definitely knew the plot. From the looks of it, her attitude toward him should be quite good. Should he try asking her?

But taking Yun Yun as his master also carried risks. If word of his reputation got out and Soul Hall learned of it, it would undoubtedly spell disaster for the Xiao Family.

"Patriarch Xiao, may I speak with Xiao Yan alone?"

Yun Yun rose to her feet and spoke gently.

"Please, Sect Master Yun."

Xiao Zhan hurriedly nodded and was about to usher everyone out of the reception hall.

"There is no need for that."

Yun Yun raised a hand to signal that no one needed to leave, then led Xiao Yan outside.

Xun Er watched their retreating figures with slight concern, her fingers lightly tapping the armrest of her chair.

A shadow slowly drifted out from the corner and followed after them.

Only after seeing Xiao Yan leave with Yun Yun did Nalan Yanran's thoughts become more active. Looking at the still high-spirited Xiao Zhan before her, she smiled gently and began chatting with him about everyday matters.

After all, she was the Young Sect Leader of the Misty Cloud Sect and would later become the sect leader of the Flower Sect after Yun Yun retired. Without Xiao Yan present, and with her ability to think normally, dealing with Xiao Zhan was effortless.

Their initially distant relationship gradually grew closer.

The more Xun Er watched, the more tightly her brows furrowed.

Although they had never met before, she had investigated everything about Xiao Yan. She had specifically sent Ling Ying to the Nalan Clan to see exactly what kind of person had an engagement with Brother Xiao Yan.

The answer she received was that Nalan Yanran had always been extremely dissatisfied with that engagement. When she was younger, she had often argued red-faced with the elders of her family over it.

Now she had suddenly come calling and was treating Brother Xiao Yan so well. Something was clearly wrong. There had to be a problem with Nalan Yanran!

Elsewhere, Xiao Yan followed Yun Yun through the corridors of the clan estate without saying a word.

He was considering that if Nalan Yanran had a problem, what about Yun Yun?

Could she also be a transmigrator, or someone who had been reborn?

But Yun Yun seemed completely unaware of Xiao Yan's abnormality. With a wave of her hand, powerful Dou Qi formed a soundproof barrier around the two of them.

"Can you tell me why you are unwilling to go to the Misty Cloud Sect?"

Yun Yun's voice was gentle, like that of a caring older sister, giving people an inexplicable urge to confide in her.

"I'm sorry, Sect Master Yun. I have reasons I cannot speak of, but once I can say them, I will tell you every one of my concerns in full."

Xiao Yan shook his head and spoke with a serious expression.

Seeing the solemn little face before her, Yun Yun felt somewhat helpless.

She could tell that this little fellow was truly determined not to go to the Misty Cloud Sect.

But with such good talent, she truly could not bear to let him go.

"It's just that if you do not come with me to the Misty Cloud Sect, even if I take you as my disciple, I will be stretched too thin and unable to teach you properly."

Yun Yun was somewhat conflicted.

After a moment, she asked tentatively:

"How about this? Yanran and I can stay here for a while and teach both of you together. Once you are able to cultivate independently, I will take her back to the sect for training. Before I leave, I will give you enough cultivation resources and my insights into cultivation."

"That would be wonderful. Xiao Yan greets Master."

At those words, Xiao Yan immediately bowed.

Seeing this, Yun Yun finally breathed a sigh of relief. Such a gifted disciple would be hard to find not only in the Jia Ma Empire, but perhaps even throughout the entire Northwest Continent. For her to happen upon one like him was truly good fortune!

"Judging from your aura, you should have only recently advanced to Dou Zhe, right? You probably have not had the chance to test your Dou Qi affinity yet. Come, let me test it for you."

As Xiao Yan rose, Yun Yun reached out and took hold of his wrist. She withdrew a crystal ball from her Storage Ring and placed it in Xiao Yan's hand.

Feeling the warm touch on his wrist, Xiao Yan was slightly distracted.

When they had been farther apart, it had not mattered much. But now that he was close to her, the refined air of a mature woman and a faint floral fragrance washed over him. Though Xiao Yan was still young and did not feel much physical desire, ripples still inevitably stirred in his heart.

"What an intense fire attribute reaction!"

As the crystal ball abruptly turned such a brilliant red that it seemed to glow, Yun Yun exclaimed in surprise.

"However, the Misty Cloud Sect mainly cultivates wind-attributed techniques and Dou Skills. We really do not have many fire-attributed ones."

Yun Yun pondered for a moment, then took out three scrolls from her Storage Ring.

"These are Mystic Tier mid-level fire-attributed cultivation techniques and Dou Skills. Take them... Oh, you do not have a Storage Ring, do you? I have one here. Make do with it for now."

As she spoke, Yun Yun removed a pale green Storage Ring from her fair, slender finger and stuffed it, along with the three scrolls, into Xiao Yan's hands.

"Thank you, Master."

Xiao Yan accepted the Storage Ring, which still carried her warmth and faint fragrance. After binding it to himself, he slipped it onto his index finger and casually stored the scrolls inside.

"Since we have settled things, let us head back. We should not keep them waiting too long."

Yun Yun smiled and nodded, then took Xiao Yan's little hand and headed toward the reception hall.

So soft.

As his hand was held, Xiao Yan's heart stirred faintly.

A woman's hand really was different from a man's.

When Yun Yun led him into the reception hall, he felt a somewhat piercing gaze land on him.

He looked over and saw Xun Er's eyes narrow slightly as they lingered on the little hand Yun Yun was holding.

Hiss!

She was only this old, and she was already jealous?

"Patriarch Xiao, Xiao Yan has agreed to become my disciple. I plan to remain in Wutan City for some time to guide his cultivation. Could you prepare a quieter residence for me?"

Yun Yun asked with a gentle smile.

"Of course! I will prepare it personally!"

At once, Xiao Zhan beamed. He directly waved his hand to signal the three elders to see the gathering off, while he himself cheerfully led Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran toward the quietest courtyard within the Xiao Clan estate.