"Xuan Ma, I'm back!"
The moment Xiao Yan stepped into Xuan Yi's courtyard, he called out.
Hearing him, Xuan Yi hurried out of the house and greeted him with a smile. She came up to him and gently ruffled his hair.
"Yan'er, you're back! How was your trip to the Flower Sect? Did you meet another girl who caught your eye?"
Her smile was gentle as she teased him.
Xiao Yan felt a little awkward. No one new had caught his eye, but he had brought back Hun Li Li, an old flame.
Still, the way Xuan Yi teased him made it clear she had more or less decided that he would bring a girl home every time he went out.
"Well, the Flower Sect really was a place where a hundred flowers bloomed, each vying to outshine the others. But I didn't meet anyone who caught my eye. By chance, though, I ran into my girlfriend from my days at Jia Nan Academy. She's in my courtyard now, catching up with Medusa and the others."
Xiao Yan answered honestly.
"Oh? Why didn't you bring her over to meet me?"
Xuan Yi asked curiously.
"Ahem, next time, definitely. I mainly came to report what happened on this trip to my teacher. It's a serious matter, and I'd like your advice too."
Xiao Yan cleared his throat, then grew serious.
"Oh? Your teacher went to Starfall Pavilion to upgrade their Sect Protecting Array. He isn't at Danta right now, though he should be back in a day or two. Tell me first."
As she spoke, Xuan Yi led Xiao Yan to the stone table in the courtyard and sat down. With a casual wave, a tea set appeared on the table. Under the control of her spiritual strength, the utensils brewed