Xiao Yan seemed to relax as well, smiling. "You really kept us waiting."
"What's wrong? Is this your first time experiencing what it feels like to be rescued at the last possible moment?"
Yao Wan could not help poking Xiao Yan's somewhat dust-covered cheek. A pale azure stream of light flowed from between her fingers and entered Xiao Yan's body, dispelling some of his exhaustion and injuries.
"What kind of talk is that? You make it sound like all I ever did back then was show up at the last minute to save people instead of handling proper business."
Xiao Yan could not help complaining. "After all, it takes time to rush over and help. It was just a coincidence—"
"So wasn't this just my coincidence as well?"
Yao Wan said casually. The two of them smiled at the same time.
Then Xiao Yan bent down and helped Zi Yan up as well.
"Leave the rest to me."
After temporarily stabilizing Zi Yan's aura, Yao Wan took a step forward. The pale golden patterns upon her sky-blue dress danced in the wind like flowing celestial ribbons, while the faint smile on her face gradually faded into complete stillness.
"Young Miss? Has Young Miss emerged from seclusion?!"
"Wonderful, Young Miss has returned! Our clan is saved!"
As Yao Wan slowly crossed the translucent Yao Clan formation, the unsettled Yao Clan members erupted into thunderous cheers upon seeing that familiar graceful figure appear before their eyes once again.
Her pale golden eyes swept across the countless figures upon the Yao Clan Sacred Mountain. Though she had seen grand scenes before, she still could not help taking a deep breath.
At last...
At last, this day had come.
"This day has finally arrived."
Yao Wan murmured softly. Ever since she had come to