Little Demoness: I Only Got Close to Xun'er Because I Like You (Fourth Update)

A clear voice rang across the entire Arena.

Countless Jia Nan Academy students seemed to freeze. The place had been roaring with excitement a moment ago; now, even a pin dropping would have been heard. Stunned, they craned their necks to stare at the young man standing high above the clouds.

Hu Jia's beautiful eyes went blank. She swallowed. "So—"

"Don't tell me that's the Xiao Yan you've all been talking about."

"He... he's grown this powerful?" Ruo Lin stared in astonishment, her eyes brimming with delight. Though she was already a mature woman, she was as excited as a little girl.

Xiao Xun'er's eyes shone like the bright moon. She bit her lip. The scoundrel had done plenty to hurt her while he was away, yet the instant she saw him, much of her resentment seemed to vanish.

"He crossed the Black-Corner Region to get here?" Hu Gan let out a long breath and sat back down, clicking his tongue in wonder. He was one of the few present who knew something of Xiao Yan's background. He was surprised, but not nearly as shaken as the other elders.

"Vice Principal, do you know something?" the white-haired elder asked, hurrying over.

"No idea, no idea. Go ask Su Qian." Hu Gan waved him off and folded his arms, refusing to listen as he shooed the elders away.

"Principal Hu Gan, may the match begin?"

Xiao Yan spoke with a smile.

"Of course." Hu Gan coughed lightly. He cast a pitying glance at Bai Shan and the Outer Academy students who had been so arrogant moments ago, then spoke in a soft voice.

"I hear you've all been looking for me—"

Xiao Yan swept his gaze over the crowd before settling it on Bai Shan. He flashed his white teeth in