In the secluded courtyard, Xiao Fan and the others sat together around a table.
The day's selection matches had concluded. Instructor Ruo Lin had told them that the competition was over for now and that they should return to rest and prepare for the next day's matches.
Since Xiao Yan had just arrived at the academy, they took the opportunity to gather in Xiao Fan's courtyard. Xiao Xun'er stuck to Xiao Yan like his shadow, and their lovey-dovey behavior earned them quite a round of teasing from Xiao Fan.
Giving Xiao Yan a meaningful look, Xiao Fan went into the pavilion first. Xiao Yan followed him inside.
Xiao Xun'er remained seated, occasionally chatting with Instructor Ruo Lin and Xiao Yu. She knew Xiao Fan and Xiao Yan must have something to discuss. After all, she had also received news of the upheaval in the Xiao Clan. She was deeply worried about Xiao Yan, knowing perfectly well how much Xiao Zhan meant to him. If anything happened to Xiao Zhan, Xiao Yan would surely be devastated.
Inside the pavilion, Xiao Fan turned to Xiao Yan and patted his shoulder. Yao Lao also drifted out of the ring on Xiao Yan's hand.
"Teacher." Xiao Fan smiled and nodded to Yao Lao.
"Senior brother, were you the one who sent Commander Han Jue to the Xiao Clan?" With no one else around, Xiao Yan turned his attention to his father's whereabouts and voiced his suspicion directly.
Xiao Fan nodded lightly, then said to them, "Junior brother, don't panic. Let me explain." Hearing this, Xiao Yan steadied his emotions and waited for Xiao Fan to speak.
Xiao Fan glanced at Xiao Yan and could not help nodding when he saw how quickly he had calmed down. Xiao Yan was growing more mature by the