Su Qian raised a hand and patted her shoulder, sighing softly. "Xun Er went back to the Ancient Clan with her people. As for Xiao Yao... he's gone into seclusion to cultivate. You won't be seeing him anytime soon."
Hearing this, Hu Jia tightened her grip on the hem of her clothes. The urgency on her face gradually faded into disappointment, and a touch of loneliness seemed to fill her heart. She sighed softly. "Xun Er really did leave with them... I'd actually noticed something was off with her these days. She would often stare blankly at the distant sky. I thought she was only missing Xiao Yao, but I never imagined she was preparing to leave."
Seeing how dejected she looked, Su Qian sighed softly and comforted her. "All feasts must come to an end. Xun Er had no choice but to return to the Ancient Clan. Besides, Xiao Yao entered seclusion so that he could grow stronger as quickly as possible. Once he emerges, perhaps he'll be able to bring Xun Er back."
"Xun Er's departure must have hurt Xiao Yao the most." After hearing this, some of the desolation in Hu Jia's eyes faded. Looking at Su Qian, she sighed. "No wonder Xiao Yao was so eager to enter seclusion. He probably wants to become stronger as soon as possible, so he'll have the confidence to go to the Ancient Clan and bring Xun Er back."
Su Qian gently stroked his beard, his tone carrying a trace of approval. "That kid knows what he's doing. He knows what needs urgency and what he needs to bear. Don't worry too much either. Their feelings for each other are right there. Once Xiao Yao emerges from seclusion, they'll reunite someday."
Hu Jia nodded and turned her gaze toward the