A year and a half passed in the blink of an eye. At this time, Biyou Village—
On the path leading into the village, a slender yet exceptionally eye-catching figure darted along briskly, drawing glances from every passerby.
She was a girl of only twelve. Her purple hair resembled satin steeped in the glow of dawn, shimmering with an enchanting sheen.
The childish innocence had faded from her features. The corners of her eyes tilted slightly upward, carrying a natural brilliance and sharpness. Her skin was fair and lustrous as jade, her waist slender as a willow—a classic wasp waist. Though still young, her figure had already begun to take on the delicate curves of a young girl, developed just right.
She was beautiful, but the aura that radiated from her very bones sent chills down one's spine. She was like a gorgeous yet poisonous flower covered in thorns, one that no one dared look at directly.
The newcomer was none other than Dugu Yan.
Ever since she had come to Biyou Village with Dugu Bo a year and a half ago, she had put down roots here. By now, she was already someone known by everyone in Biyou Village.
It could be said that in Biyou Village, aside from Lin Ya and Dugu Bo, her status was the highest. It could not be helped—many had already assumed that she was the future mistress of Biyou Village.
Dugu Yan had long grown accustomed to this. Arriving at the entrance to Biyou Village, her gaze fell on a guard standing watch by the roadside.
The guard wore a full set of fitted black clothes and was fully armed, with armor and protective gear covering his body. Soul Power circulated steadily around him. He was clearly a level 31 Soul Elder. Using