Xun Er Arrives

Xiao Zhan was quite satisfied with Gu Qing's attitude, so he didn't want to give him any attitude.

He greeted Gu Qing as well, then turned his gaze to the little girl who was pale and trembling.

"This must be Miss Xun Er from the Gu family, right?" Xiao Zhan asked Gu Qing.

"Yes," Gu Qing said politely, "Then I'll have to trouble Xiao Clan Leader to take good care of Miss."

With a somewhat complicated expression, Gu Qing glanced at Xun Er, a pang of pity flashing through his heart. After spending many days together, Gu Qing felt a sense of sympathy for this young lady who was highly regarded in the clan.

"Leaving one's hometown, isn't that what it's all about?" he sighed to himself.

Having to live alone in an unfamiliar environment so soon after he could remember things seemed too cruel to him, but the clan leader's decision was clearly not something an ordinary Elder like him could interfere with.

"Rest assured, my niece Xun Er will not suffer any injustice while she is with me," Xiao Zhan said confidently.

At the same time, he was prepared to ask his wife to help look after things, which might make her feel better.

Thinking about Xiao Zhan makes me feel sad. He, the dignified patriarch of the Xiao Clan and Dou Zun expert, has been sleeping on a makeshift bed on the floor in his study for the past few days.

Perhaps it's menopause, but Xiao Long has been a bit irritable lately. All four of the Xiao Clan brothers, plus Xiao Zhan, have been beaten by Xiao Long.

Perhaps their family had too much yang energy, and now that Xun Er had been sent here, it could make up for it. Xiao Zhan had some ideas in mind.

Seeing how unwell this little girl looked, it was truly pitiful. And with such a lovely appearance, his wife would definitely not refuse her.

After the Gu Clan members left, Xiao Zhan brought Xun Er to Xiao Long.

Just as Xiao Zhan had expected, Xiao Long was looking at the somewhat delicate and shy Xun Er with starry eyes.

With an air of a wicked auntie who seemed like she might be a child trafficker, she asked with a grin, "You're Xun Er, aren't you?"

Xun Er glanced at Xiao Zhan first, then slowly nodded in affirmation.

Xiao Long finally couldn't hold back any longer, "Come here and let Aunt Long give you a hug."

Before Xun Er could reply, Xiao Long suddenly stepped forward and pulled Xun Er into her arms, radiating a strong maternal aura that soothed Xun Er's previously uneasy heart.

Before long, Xun Er, exhausted from her long journey, fell into a deep sleep.

Xiao Long quietly held Xun Er in her arms, then looked at Xiao Zhan with a serious expression. "What, is this the little girl?"

"That's right." Clearly, Xiao Zhan had no intention of hiding anything.

"Alright, this girl will be our daughter from now on."

Xiao Long looked at Xun Er's sleeping face with a delighted expression and said something that was sure to shock.

"Madam, you..." Xiao Zhan said in a somewhat panicked manner.

"Alright, I know what you're thinking." Rolling her eyes, Xiao Long pouted.

"What I mean is that Xun Er will live with us from now on, and we'll raise her as our own daughter."

"Of course." Xiao Zhan breathed a sigh of relief. He had thought his wife really intended to "claim" Xun Er for herself, which would have put him in a difficult position!

"Then it's settled," Xiao Long said, her tone carrying a strong sense of threat.

"If I find out you guys are bullying her, hmph~"

That look made Xiao Zhan's heart skip a beat, but he was immediately relieved, it seemed that the days ahead would be much better.

If you build a good relationship with your niece Xun Er from now on, your treatment will definitely be good.

I should remind those three brats as soon as possible, lest they anger the Emperor and get implicated.

At this moment, Xiao Long was still muttering, "Why is Xun Er's body so weak? She needs more care."

Seeing his wife's state, Xiao Zhan knew he wasn't needed here anymore. He should go check on Yan Er now; that little guy's cultivation talent was quite impressive!

However, there are still some things to do before that.

Stepping out of the gate, Xiao Zhan glanced at a corner before heading towards the Xiao Clan Back Mountain.

"Come out!"

After arriving at the back mountain, Xiao Zhan spoke directly.

As soon as he finished speaking, a black figure appeared in front of Xiao Zhan and respectfully bowed, saying, "I am Ling Ying, paying my respects to Xiao Clan Leader."

Xiao Zhan nodded calmly, "Your young lady will be fine in my Xiao Clan."

Upon hearing this, Ling Ying thought that Xiao Zhan was going to kick her out. If that happened, she wouldn't be able to explain herself to the clan leader!

Although Ling Ying was not very strong as a servant, he was naturally one of the confidants since he was given the task of protecting Xun Er.

If we leave in such a disgraceful manner, how can we live up to the clan leader's trust?

Just as he was about to say something, "Xiao Clan Leader..."

"However, to put your mind at ease, you may secretly follow Xun Er from now on."

Xiao Zhan continued, "However, if you dare to do anything to the Xiao Clan..."

Xiao Zhan didn't finish his sentence, but Ling Ying could already sense the terrible consequences of disobeying him.

"Thank you, Xiao Clan Leader. My only task is to protect Miss," Ling Ying said reservedly, without any of the arrogance of a great clan.

There was no other way; after all, Ling Ying wasn't like the idiots in the Advance Team today.

Before being sent to the Xiao Clan, Gu Yuan had a special meeting with him to tell him about the Xiao Clan's strength, especially the patriarch Xiao Zhan, who was Dou Zun expert.

Even if you tell me the Dou Emperor, he's no match for Dou Zun!

Although the Gu Clan were powerful, they couldn't quench our immediate thirst with water from afar!

Ling Ying made a round of visits to the Xiao Clan today. Even though she had a special technique that allowed her to conceal her presence and aura, she was still almost discovered several times.

In his perception, the Xiao Clan had at least a handful of powerful individuals capable of killing him. If he dared to jump in this place, the Xiao Clan would dare to kill him!

Now, Xiao Zhan has directly and decisively exposed him.

Sigh! Time to lie down!

Although slacking off is not in line with my professional ethics, do prostitutes really need my protection?

Today, he clearly saw the attitude of the Xiao Clan Matriarch towards the young lady. It seemed that even the Clan Leader had never cared about the young lady so much.

Furthermore, I could stay as well; I just need to move from the shadows to the open.

They're all the same!

"Very good." Xiao Zhan had a good impression of Ling Ying; she was polite and knew how to behave appropriately.

"If you need any help, you can also contact the Xiao Clan."

"Thank you, Xiao Clan Leader." Ling Ying was somewhat excited. With Xiao Zhan's promise, things would be much easier for him in the future.

After his conversation with Ling Ying, Xiao Zhan left immediately. He planned to visit Xiao Yan, who had recently begun cultivating.

Xiao Yan was also completely bewildered.

Over the past few years, he had already known that this was a world with extraordinary powers.

However, this was the first time I had personally experienced Dou Qi.

Feeling the faint Dou Zhi Qi within his body, Xiao Yan clenched his fist, feeling a sense of unreality.

Then, gritting his teeth, he slammed his fist into the Sandalwood Table.

With a muffled thud, Xiao Yan's face turned red.

"Uh~"

A pig-like scream came from its tightly closed mouth.

"Yan Er, are you there?"

Xiao Zhan's sudden arrival made Xiao Yan abandon his idea of continuing the experiment and prepare to look for another opportunity.

"Yes, Father." Xiao Yan opened the door and went out. Thanks to his mother, Xiao Long, Xiao Yan integrated into this world quickly and had a good relationship with his family.