"But don't lose heart. Just focus on cultivating diligently. Some things have to be tried. Only after you attempt them will you know whether you can do them or not, right? Your teacher will always help you." Yao Chen's comforting voice sounded. He still could not bear to discourage Xiao Yan too harshly.
"Don't worry, Teacher. I'll cultivate even harder. I'll uncover the truth of what really happened, and if possible, I still hope the two clans can coexist peacefully!"
Xiao Yan's gaze was incomparably resolute. He quickly adjusted his mindset, leaving nothing but determination in his eyes. Compared to the Xiao Clan genius he had once been, he had truly matured greatly over the years.
Just as he and Old Yao chatted while returning to his residence, Yao Chen's wary voice suddenly sounded in his heart. "Careful. There's someone inside, and they're very strong!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan immediately took the Heavy Profound Ruler out of his Storage Ring. He was curious about who would come looking for him within the academy, and also found it strange that anyone would dare act recklessly here with the academy's strength. Yet anyone Old Yao described as very strong could not possibly be weak, so he cautiously headed into the residence, ready to run and seek out the Great Elder at the first sign of trouble.
However, when he slowly pushed open the door and saw who was inside, the vigilance on his face turned to astonishment. He blurted out, "Cousin Wujiu?!"
Hearing his voice at the doorway, Xiao Wujiu, who was drinking tea in the pavilion, turned his head and nodded to him. Then he extended a hand toward the seat across from him, signaling Xiao Yan to sit.
Seeing this, Xiao Yan put away the Heavy Profound Ruler, walked