Preparing to Head to Outer Academy
Xiao Yan slowly descended through the air and came to Ruolin and little Zi Yan. Neither Ruolin nor little Zi Yan held back as they threw themselves into Xiao Yan's arms, their faces full of excitement and their eyes glistening with tears. It pained Xiao Yan to see them like this. He pulled the two girls into his embrace and gently stroked their little heads.
"All right, aren't I fine? You don't need to worry anymore," Xiao Yan comforted them.
"Haha... you little brat. The moment you come out, all you think about are your beauties. Looks like us old bones have been forgotten."
Su Qian walked over with a teasing smile.
"That's right. Us old bones naturally can't compare to these two young ladies. I'd do the same in your place. I really envy you young people."
Elder Huo teased as well.
Hearing someone approach, Ruolin and little Zi Yan shyly broke free from Xiao Yan's embrace. Their pretty faces were crimson as they stood there with their heads lowered, twisting the corners of their clothes without saying a word.
"I'm telling you old men, can't you have a little decency? Can't you see I'm being affectionate with my wives?"
Xiao Yan said with an annoyed expression. After a year of getting along, the politeness from when they had first met was long gone. They now called each other old man and brat without restraint.
"You little brat, we were worried about you. You stayed in there for nearly two hours. We thought you'd kicked the bucket."
Su Qian laughed as he scolded him.
"Tch. Do I look like someone who dies young? You old men haven't kicked the bucket yet, so how could I?"
Xiao Yan said carelessly.
"All right, stop talking