Mu Qingluan relaxed into a smile when she saw the newcomer. "Brother Jin, I came back because I missed home. Aren't you happy to see me?"
The newcomer looked at Mu Qingluan and spoke with indulgent affection. "Who would dare not welcome the Heavenly Luan Clan's little genius home? And who is this beside you?"
In fact, the newcomer had noticed Xiao Yan at once. Any human capable of walking through the void had to possess at least the strength of a Dou Zong.
Had Mu Qingluan not been at his side, he might have already prepared himself for battle. Besides, Xiao Yan looked far too young.
"I am Xiao Yan, from Starfall Pavilion."
Xiao Yan studied the man before him. He appeared only slightly older than Xiao Yan himself, but magical beasts lived far longer than humans, so one could not judge by appearance alone. Though he was a transformed magical beast, he carried himself with a refined air. The aura emanating from him had reached the level of a seven-star Dou Zong. The four people behind him were all Dou Emperors as well, yet they seemed to be mere patrol guards. This foundation of strength truly surpassed anything the Four Pavilions could match.
"He's my senior brother too," Mu Qingluan added.
Upon hearing that, the newcomer gave a simple salute. "I am Mu Jin of the Heavenly Luan Clan."
Among human factions, Starfall Pavilion and the Heavenly Luan Clan had a fairly good relationship. Once Mu Jin learned that Xiao Yan came from Starfall Pavilion, his attitude improved further. Magical beasts were more straightforward than humans, and as Venerable Wind's disciple with such strength, Xiao Yan naturally earned the Heavenly Luan Clan's respect.
Although Mu Jin knew that Venerable Wind had never accepted a disciple before, Mu Qingluan