Seeing Xiao Xiao Again
Xiao Yan's preparations to return to the Xiao Household were made a little earlier than in the Original Work.
In the Original Work, Xiao Yan returned to the Xiao Household only after participating in the Gu Clan Coming-of-Age Ceremony.
The reason for this small change in my life is mainly due to a casual reminder from Xiao Lin earlier.
Just as Xiao Yan was pulling Xiao Yi Xian, who had just arrived at the Starfall Pavilion and was still looking bewildered, to return to the Xiao Household in the Northwest Continent, Xiao Lin, after seeing off the visitors from the Gu Clan, had already returned to the Xiao Household ahead of him.
However, as soon as Xiao Lin returned to the Xiao Household, he witnessed a scene that left him speechless.
In the large courtyard of the Xiao Household, a group of people were chasing after a little girl...
The little girl looked to be no more than two years old. She was wearing a pink princess dress, had a small braid, and walked with short legs, but when she ran, she was so fast that a group of people behind her couldn't catch up with her!
"Hahaha, come and chase me!"
A cheerful laugh was coming from the little girl's mouth.
"Miss, please slow down!"
Sure enough, behind this little girl, a group of people were already sweating profusely as they chased after her.
It wasn't that they couldn't catch up with the little girl in front of them, but rather that they certainly couldn't use their fighting Dou Qi in this playful chase.
Because their young lady is somewhat special, she can easily unleash unimaginable power when stimulated.
This is something her family is trying very hard to avoid.
Therefore, the people who are responsible for playing with her and taking care of her on weekdays can only pretend to be no different from Ordinary.
However, this little girl's physique is extremely special. Even though the enormous energy within her body is now sealed, unimaginable power is still hidden within her small body.
To be honest, sometimes even a small punch from someone can be really hard for Ordinary to handle!
That's why the little girl was able to outrun a bunch of people running behind her.
Most little kids would probably bump into obstacles, but this little girl, who is not even three years old, is as agile as a rabbit!
Kids have unlimited energy until they get tired of playing.
Taking care of the group of people following behind him was quite tiring, as they were restricted from using their Dou Qi.
However, the little girl was happily running around in the courtyard.
Suddenly, she felt a shadow fall in front of her.
This immediately made the little girl stop in her tracks and look up at what was in front of her.
Immediately afterward, what came into her view was a person who was both familiar and unfamiliar.
The reason she felt unfamiliar with him was because she didn't seem to have seen him before at the Xiao Household.
The familiarity stemmed from the aura emanating from the other person.
It seems she had contact with the other person before she could remember anything.
Moreover, it seems that her body also retains the other person's aura.
This person was none other than Xiao Lin, who had just returned to the Xiao Household.
"Ah, it's the old clan chief!"
"The old patriarch is back!"
"Go and inform the clan chief immediately!"
The group of people who had been chasing the little girl froze the moment they saw Xiao Lin.
However, they quickly recognized Xiao Lin.
After all, this is their own clan patriarch; who wouldn't recognize him?
Therefore, someone immediately ran to report to Xiao Zhan, the clan leader.
Meanwhile, the remaining group of people were preparing to pay their respects to Xiao Lin.
"You may all leave now."
Xiao Lin wasn't one to enjoy such pomp and circumstance, so upon seeing his clansmen's actions, he simply waved his hand casually and said...
Yes! ×n
A unified sound rang out.
Although Xiao Lin has stepped down as clan leader for many years, his prestige within the Xiao Household remains unmatched.
And so, after waving away the rest of the Xiao Household, Xiao Lin looked at the little girl in front of him with a smile, who was tilting her head back, deep in thought.
Immediately afterwards, Xiao Lin slowly squatted down, bringing his head level with the little girl's.
At the same time, the little girl blinked her bright, watery eyes and looked at Xiao Lin.
Clearly, this little girl wasn't shy at all!
Of course, this was also related to the fact that she felt extremely familiar with the old man in front of her.
Finally, after staring at each other for what seemed like an eternity, Xiao Lin spoke first.
"Little Xiao Xiao, do you still remember who I am?"
Xiao Lin tentatively asked.
Indeed, who else but Xiao Xiao could enjoy such a star-like status in the Xiao Household?
"Hmm~..."
Xiao Xiao extended her right index finger and pressed it against her chin, her brows furrowed slightly, clearly still deep in thought.
Seeing this, Xiao Lin not only did not urge him, but instead waited quietly to the side.
Xiao Xiao's situation is somewhat special. Although she can't say she remembers everything from her childhood, it's not accurate to say she knows nothing at all!
And so, Xiao Xiao thought and thought.
Finally, at some point, a somewhat blurry memory in her mind suddenly became clearer.
"Little one, do you know? I'm your great-grandfather."
These words suddenly popped into Xiao Xiao's mind.
She seemed to remember that when she was still being held in someone's arms and couldn't even walk, someone had said those words to her.
And that person is...
"Great-grandfather!"
Suddenly, the little guy's eyes lit up, and he exclaimed in surprise.
"Hey!"
After responding, Xiao Lin picked up the little girl and carried her away.
As Xiao Lin picked her up, the last trace of unfamiliarity Xiao Xiao felt towards him vanished instantly.
"Giggle~"
Then, all that could be heard was the little guy's continuous laughter.
When Xiao Zhan and Yang Xiyue arrived, this was exactly the scene they witnessed.
"Dad! x2"
Two voices spoke in unison.
"Grandpa! Grandma!"
Then, Xiao Xiao noticed their arrival and cheered again.
For the past two years, Xiao Xiao has basically been raised by Xiao Zhan and Yang Xiyue, so she is naturally quite familiar with them.
After playing with Xiao Xiao for a while, Xiao Lin carried the little one and walked over to Xiao Zhan and Yang Xiyue.
"By the way, where are Ding'er and Li'er? Why aren't those two boys here?"
After waiting for a while and seeing that the Xiao brothers, Xiao Ding and Xiao Li, hadn't arrived, Xiao Lin asked in confusion.
However, before Xiao Zhan and Yang Xiyue could speak, Xiao Xiao spoke first.
"Great-Grandpa, my eldest uncle and second uncle went to fight the bad guys for Mom. After they're done fighting the bad guys, will I be able to see Dad?"
The little girl's innocent voice reached the ears of Xiao Lin and the other two.
Upon hearing Xiao Xiao's words, Xiao Lin immediately guessed that the Xiao brothers, Xiao Ding and Xiao Li, had probably promised the little girl something.
However, what they said wasn't wrong.
Currently, only the Lion Nether Sect is causing trouble in the Northwest Continent.
Once they've dealt with the Lion Nether Sect, even if Xiao Yan hasn't returned, they can still take Xiao Xiao to see Xiao Yan.