The confrontation between the two had long since drawn the attention of those nearby. Seeing Xiao Yu casually block Bai Shan's strike, everyone around them grew curious about who he was, daring to fight Bai Shan in the Outer Academy.
Noticing the crowd gathering around them, Bai Shan looked displeased and was about to continue attacking when Xiao Yu sensed movement behind him. He turned around, and a delicate little face entered his view as a cool voice echoed through the air.
"Big Brother Xiao Yu?"
In front of the small courtyard where Xun'er cultivated, numerous students had gathered together.
Hearing the voice from behind him, Xiao Yu slowly turned around as well.
The girl wore an elegant purple dress, a faint smile on her face. Her hands were clasped behind her back, while her long hair was simply tied with a ribbon and fell down her back. A trace of surprise flashed through her bright eyes as she craned her neck to look behind Xiao Yu, seemingly searching for something. Soon, disappointment filled her eyes.
Seeing Xun'er appear, a smile rose on Xiao Yu's lips. Noticing her actions, he stepped forward and teased, "Alright, stop looking. Your Brother Xiao Yan should still be in the Jia Ma Empire!"
Being teased by Xiao Yu in front of everyone, even with her strong composure, two blushes still rose on the girl's cheeks. The surrounding students had never seen the girl act so shyly before. Their eyes widened, as if they couldn't believe the scene before them.
Listening to their conversation and watching Xiao Yu chat and laugh with Xun'er, the jealousy in Bai Shan's heart grew even stronger. At that moment, his hostility toward Xiao Yu was second only to the Xiao Yan he had never met. Clenching his fists, Bai