Dragon Abyss Island

Xuan Yingying's expression was complicated.

Thinking of what Chen Fan had said—that he had been taken back as Chen Tiangan's disciple—she finally understood the reason.

For someone so extraordinarily talented, it was only natural for the sect leader to value him!

She looked Chen Fan up and down and could not help saying, "At this Plum Gathering, Junior Brother, you'll surely make a name for yourself in one fell swoop. The entire continent will know how formidable you are!"

Chen Fan raised his brows, smiling without a word.

Xuan Yingying continued, "The third round of preliminaries should be starting soon, right? When do you plan to head over?"

Chen Fan narrowed his eyes slightly. "Within the next couple of days."

With smiling eyes, Xuan Yingying said, "When you set out, Junior Brother, let me know. I had originally planned to go once the preliminaries were nearly over, but since you're participating in this Plum Gathering, could I go with you?!"

Chen Fan smiled faintly.

"I don't mind, but if Senior Brother Rong finds out you're going with me, I'm afraid he won't be happy..."

Xuan Yingying froze, then laughed and shot Chen Fan a sidelong glare. "What do you think my relationship with Senior Brother Rong is?"

Chen Fan raised his brows.

Back then, when Rong Yixian had sold him something, he had been able to have Xuan Yingying accompany him. Their relationship should have been fairly close.

Yet from Rong Yixian's attitude toward her, Chen Fan could also tell that Rong Yixian did not fully trust her...

Xuan Yingying said, "Senior Brother Rong is actually my master's close friend. He was willing to guide me only because of my master..."

As she spoke, her face reddened slightly. "I've never had a partner of the opposite sex in all my