The coming-of-age ceremony was exceedingly elaborate, enough to make one's head ache. Yet as Xiao Yan sat below the stage, watching one youth after another go up and come down, his face was full of disappointment. He only felt that the ceremony was passing far too quickly.
"Brother Xiao Yan, are you all right?"
Seeing the dejected look on the youth's face, Xiao Xun'er could not help asking with concern. When Xiao Yan remained silent, she pondered for a moment before speaking softly.
"Brother Xiao Yan, don't worry. Uncle said he would come, so he definitely will. He loves you so much that he certainly won't break his word."
"Mm."
Xiao Yan nodded absentmindedly, clearly not taking Xiao Xun'er's words to heart. But the next instant, his eyes abruptly widened. As he stared at a figure appearing in the distance, an expression of utter disbelief appeared on his face.
He rubbed his eyes, and after confirming that he was not mistaken, Xiao Yan hurriedly ran over. His sudden movement immediately drew the attention of quite a few people.
As the clan leader's son and a genius who had risen once more, Xiao Yan was naturally the center of attention at this coming-of-age ceremony.
Seeing Xiao Yan so agitated, many people froze for a moment before their hearts stirred. They had clearly realized something and turned to look.
Not far away stood a young man dressed in silver and white robes, lightly waving a folding fan in his hand. His noble bearing and handsome features made nearly everyone instantly understand his identity.
Xiao Yan's maternal uncle, the recently renowned Dou Wang expert of the Jia Ma Empire—the Yang Clan's True Lord Erlang!
When Ya Fei, seated among the honored guests, saw Yang Chen, her beautiful eyes immediately lit up. Even as