His Aura Locked On, Xiao Yan Returned

The next day.

The Misty Cloud Sect had sent word ahead, so Xiao Zhan had given his instructions early. The entire Xiao Clan was ready to welcome its distinguished guests.

Once everything was arranged, Xiao Zhan led his people to the reception hall to await the Misty Cloud Sect's arrival.

When Yun Yun and her party reached Wutan City, servants of the Xiao Clan respectfully ushered them inside.

But the instant she stepped through the gates, an overwhelmingly powerful aura locked onto her like an invisible cage.

It vanished as suddenly as it had appeared, without warning, as though its owner had merely issued a casual warning.

Yun Yun's heart skipped a beat. To her senses, that aura was far stronger than her teacher's.

The Xiao Clan... really is no ordinary family. Yun Yun kept her expression calm, though shock surged through her.

"Teacher, what's wrong?" Nalan Yanran noticed her teacher stiffen for an instant and could not help asking quietly.

"Nothing." Yun Yun smiled and shook her head, then followed the servant toward the reception hall.

Before long, the party was shown inside.

At the sight of Yun Yun, Xiao Zhan, Ya Fei, and the others rose to greet her.

"Sect Master Yun, your visit is an honor to the Xiao Clan!" Xiao Zhan smiled warmly, neither humble nor overbearing.

Though he was only a Dou Ling, he showed no trace of nerves before a Dou Huang expert like Yun Yun.

He was the Clan Leader, after all. He represented the entire Xiao Clan and could not afford to lose his nerve.

Besides, he had met more than one or two Dou Emperors, and even a Dou Zong. By now, he was used to it.

"I should have visited long ago, but I've been in seclusion. Please don't hold