A Spur-of-the-Moment Journey, the Black Annihilation Army Arrives

One month. They had one month left.

That was all the time Xun'er could stay by Xiao Yan's side.

In a month, the Gu Clan's Black Annihilation Army would come to the Northwest Continent and take her away.

For once, both fell silent. Each could feel the loss welling up in the other's heart.

"It's all right, Xun'er. Go home without worrying. Sooner or later, I'll come to the Gu Clan and ask for your hand." Xiao Yan grinned, breaking the silence first.

"Xun'er, trust me. That day won't be far off." He gazed at her, his eyes full of resolve.

"Mm! Xun'er believes in Brother Xiao Yan!" Meeting his gaze, she gave him a sweet smile and nodded.

The two had grown up together, childhood sweethearts who had always been close.

If anyone in the world believed in Xiao Yan more than anyone else, it was her.

She knew better than anyone what Xiao Yan was capable of. She was certain that before long, her Brother Xiao Yan would come to the Ancient Realm himself and marry her in grand style, with everyone there to witness it.

Xiao Yan hated the thought of Xun'er leaving, but he did not ask her to stay.

He knew that as the Gu Clan's eldest daughter, she had to return to her clan eventually.

Only there could she receive the training best suited to her—the finest training available.

Something occurred to Xiao Yan, and his eyes lit up.

He sent messages to Cai Lin, Yao Lao, and Yun Potian in turn, giving them a general rundown of what needed handling over the next month or so.

Then he turned to Xun'er and held out his hand, smiling gently. "My dear Miss Xun'er, would you... come with me?"

"Go... where?" Xun'er was puzzled, but