A Reunion with Ya Fei, A Dazzling Entrance!

The Grand Elder hurried to find Xiao Ning, then followed Xiao Yu as he dragged the boy toward Xiao Ze's residence.

"Grandfather, what is this for?"

Xiao Ning looked at his grandfather, who was clutching him, with a bewildered expression.

"Didn't I tell you to apologize to Xiao Yan before?"

"That's right, I did apologize, and Xiao Yan even said we had buried the hatchet."

Xiao Ning was completely baffled; he had done exactly as his grandfather instructed, so why was he being dragged into this again today?

"Then did you ask Xiao Yan to put in a good word for you with Xiao Ze?"

The Grand Elder continued to press him.

"I didn't; Xiao Yan said he couldn't do it and told me to handle it myself."

Xiao Ning scratched his head.

When he thought about it, it made sense; Xiao Yan was the one who had been beaten, and Xiao Ze had stood up for him.

If Xiao Yan were to turn around and put in a good word for Xiao Ning, wouldn't that make Xiao Ze look like he was caught in the middle?

Therefore, it was impossible for Xiao Yan to help Xiao Ning; if he wanted to get on good terms with Xiao Ze, he would have to do it himself.

Hearing this, the Grand Elder couldn't help but feel frustrated, his voice becoming hurried as he said, "So, did you go find Xiao Ze or not!"

"I did, but I couldn't find him!"

Being questioned so intensely by his grandfather, Xiao Ning said with a hint of grievance.

"Hm?"

The Grand Elder let out a skeptical nasal sound.

"Grandfather, we've already arrived at Xiao Ze's residence; if you don't believe me, try it yourself."

Seeing his grandfather's doubt, Xiao Ning pointed toward Xiao Ze's home.

The Grand Elder glanced at Xiao Ning suspiciously, unable to understand what the boy was playing at.

He straightened his clothes, walked to the door, and knocked, but after a long while, there was no movement.

"He's not here!"

Xiao Ning stepped forward, explaining with a hint of grievance in his tone.

"Xiao Ze almost never stays in his house; I've come to look for him several times, and I haven't even seen a shadow of him."

"I even went to the back mountain to search for him later, but I couldn't find him either; the back mountain is just too big."

After hearing Xiao Ning's explanation, the Grand Elder felt a sudden sense of defeat.

However, Xiao Ze was indeed the complete opposite of Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan spent almost every day holed up in his room cultivating.

Whereas Xiao Ze hardly ever touched his house, wandering outside all day long.

Xiao Yu, who had been watching from the sidelines, suddenly spoke up.

"Isn't the ceremony coming up? He should attend then; even if it's just to make a perfunctory appearance, he will definitely show up!"

"We can find an opportunity to apologize to him then."

The Grand Elder thought about it and agreed that it made sense.

The three of them turned back and headed home.

Not long after, the clan's coming-of-age ceremony began, and the scene was filled with the sound of gongs and drums, bustling with excitement.

A large number of distinguished guests invited by the Xiao Clan were guided to their seats in the VIP section.

Among them, one beautiful, tall figure was particularly eye-catching.

Her incredibly graceful figure constantly drew fiery gazes from the crowd, who pretended to look on inadvertently.

Ya Fei wore an impeccable smile, handling the prominent figures of Wutan City with ease.

At the same time, in the gaps between her interactions, she couldn't help but scan the people around her.

She was especially attentive to some of the younger members of the Xiao Clan.

Her eyes were always filled with a hint of anticipation.

Unfortunately, most of the important figures of the Xiao Clan had already appeared, yet she still hadn't seen the youth she was longing for.

Ya Fei gently beckoned, calling over a member of the Xiao Clan.

"May I ask how much time is left before the ceremony begins? I would like to take a stroll around the Xiao Clan."

"Miss Ya Fei, there is about three-quarters of an hour left; please feel free to look around."

"There will be a bell ringing before the ceremony starts; you can return when you hear it, or would you like me to show you around?"

"No need for the trouble, I'll just wander around by myself."

Ya Fei smiled and politely declined, but even in refusal, her expression felt as refreshing as a spring breeze, without the slightest hint of discourtesy.

Xiao Ze sat cross-legged on the stone platform, slowly ceasing his cultivation.

Feeling that the Dou Qi within his body had grown a fraction stronger, he clenched his fist with satisfaction.

"Finally broke through to a two-star Dou Master."

Xiao Xun'er, who was waiting to the side, rolled her eyes.

How long has it even been? He's already broken through again!

"Brother Xiao Ze, listening to your tone, anyone who didn't know better would think you'd been stuck at a one-star Dou Master for years."

"Haha, don't tease me. We broke through on the same day, yet you're already a three-star, and I'm only a two-star."

"Can you even compare the two? I'm a Dou Practitioner, you're a Dou Master! Alright, enough joking around, go wash up quickly!"

Xiao Xun'er pulled Xiao Ze toward the hot spring pool and said to him.

"Hurry and wash up; I've already prepared your formal attire. Today is the Coming-of-Age Ceremony, after all; the very least you can do is show your face."

Xiao Ze nodded and quickly rinsed off in the hot spring.

When he reached the edge of the pool, a set of formal robes was already laid out.

Xiao Xun'er stood outside the hot spring area, a faint smile on her face.

Hearing the splashing water stop, Xun'er turned her head with a hint of anticipation.

From the entrance, a figure slowly emerged, wearing cloud-embroidered jade-inlaid boots and a white robe with gold trim.

It accentuated the youth's tall, upright posture, and combined with his incredibly handsome features, he became the focal point of everyone's gaze the moment he stood there.

Xiao Xun'er stared at Xiao Ze with sparkling eyes; after putting on these clothes, Brother Xiao Ze felt completely different from before.

Xiao Ze touched his damp hair and looked at Xiao Xun'er helplessly.

"Xun'er, isn't this outfit a bit too flashy?"

"Brother Xiao Ze, this is an annual ceremony; it's fine to be a little flashy."

Xiao Xun'er looked Xiao Ze up and down; today, Brother Xiao Ze was truly captivating.

She walked up with a smile and took Xiao Ze's hand.

"Don't worry about such small details, let's hurry, or we'll miss the Coming-of-Age Ceremony!"

The young girl laughed as she held the youth's hand, jogging down the mountain.

During the jog, Xiao Ze glanced at Xiao Xun'er's attire.

He discovered that she was also wearing a white robe with gold trim, which seemed to match his own perfectly.

This girl.

Xiao Ze didn't say anything more and followed Xiao Xun'er toward the venue.

"Huh? There's someone over there, she looks a bit familiar."

Xiao Xun'er, who was running in front, suddenly spoke, though Xiao Ze had already noticed.

"Have you forgotten? The person we saved that night."

"Miss Ya Fei!"

Xiao Xun'er exclaimed, causing Ya Fei to turn and look at the two of them.

The moment she saw Xiao Ze, Ya Fei's eyes lit up.

Compared to the dim light of the alley that day, the youth's attire now made him look even more spirited and vibrant.

Even having seen countless young nobles, Ya Fei had to admit that this youth gave her the most peculiar feeling.

It gave her the illusion of a heart-fluttering sensation.

"Miss Ya Fei, we meet again. Didn't I say so? We would meet sooner or later."

Xiao Ze stopped and said with a smile; today, Ya Fei was wearing grand formal attire.

She knew exactly how to showcase her advantages, and the chosen dress displayed her figure to perfection.

Xiao Xun'er nodded politely toward Ya Fei.

"I never expected that the one who saved me that day was actually the Fourth Young Master of the Xiao Clan, Xiao Ze. Ya Fei thanks Young Master Xiao Ze once again; I am truly, deeply grateful!"

Ya Fei said hurriedly. The three of them chatted for a while before Xiao Xun'er offered a reminder.

"The Coming-of-Age Ceremony is about to start; we should hurry to the venue so we don't miss it."

"That's true. It wouldn't matter much if I missed it as a guest, but as a young master of the Xiao Clan, it wouldn't be good for you to be absent, Xiao Ze."

The three of them rushed to the venue, finally arriving just as the bell tolled.

The youth was tall and upright, handsome in appearance, and full of vigor; he looked spirited and eye-catching.

The young girl was naturally beautiful, and although she hadn't fully matured, she already possessed the grace of a peerless beauty, her eyes bright and her lips curled into a faint smile.

The youth and girl's matching outfits complemented each other, making them look like a match made in heaven.

Added to the charming presence of Ya Fei, their arrival immediately drew the attention of everyone in the arena.

Xiao Ze felt the gazes of the crowd and wore a faint smile.

Well, this certainly turned into a flashy entrance!