Just as Li Chenfeng was preparing to take his leave, someone hurried in from outside once more.
"Great Elder? Why have you come to the rear courtyard? Weren't you supposed to be entertaining the guests outside? Everyone who came today is an ally of our Xiao Family in Wutan City. We mustn't let them think our Xiao Family is slighting our honored guests!"
The Great Elder wore a smile on his aged face as he looked at the displeased Xiao Zhan. He showed no reaction to the questioning, merely chuckling. "The second and third elders are watching things outside. Now that a truly distinguished guest has come to our door, it would be the real discourtesy if I, as the Great Elder of the family, did not come to pay my respects!"
As he spoke, he smiled at Li Chenfeng. "Hahaha, the young clan leader's presence honors our humble home. Our Xiao Family is truly radiant because of you!"
This Great Elder had always harbored ambitions for Xiao Zhan's position as clan leader. In his view, after the old clan leader's death, Xiao Zhan lacked the ability to lead the clan.
The Great Elder's purpose in coming here was obvious: he wanted to cling to the Nalan Family's lofty branch. One only had to look at the tall girl behind him to understand.
Xiao Yu, a supporting female character from the original work—a tall, beautiful girl, especially blessed with a pair of straight, slender legs...
She was about the same age as Li Chenfeng, twelve this year as well. With the cultivation of the Sixth Segment of Dou Qi, she was considered a renowned young genius beauty in Wutan City.
Because Xiao Yan's current performance was simply heaven-defying, and because the Nalan Family and Xiao Family had yet to grow