During his stay at Starfall Pavilion, Xiao Yan thoroughly enjoyed the blessings of having several beauties by his side. Even Zi Yan, far away on Ancient Dragon Island, rushed back after hearing of his return, hoping to overwhelm him through strength in numbers. In the end, however, she merely became another Gift-Wrapped Kill delivered from a thousand miles away.
After spending some time wrapped in soft jade and warm fragrance, Xiao Yan prepared to set off for the Black-Corner Region to seek the Ruins of Return. Before leaving, he made a special trip back to the Xiao Clan and left behind the ten Heavenly Demon Puppets he had obtained from the Ancient Ruins. He had no use for them himself anyway, while they were more than enough to protect the Xiao Clan.
Just as he finished handling everything and was about to leave, he received word from Yao Lao that Xun'er had come to Starfall Pavilion.
Since Xiao Yan had not gone to Jia Nan Academy, Xun'er naturally had no reason to stay there for long. She had dropped out early and returned to the Gu Clan. After all, if not for Xiao Yan, she would never even have bothered going somewhere like Jia Nan Academy. Only within the Gu Clan could she grow as quickly as possible.
Throughout this time, she had also been having people inquire about Xiao Yan. Although he had done quite a few things in the Central Plains, he had always been the hidden hand behind the scenes, so she naturally failed to uncover any useful information. She could only infer that he was at Starfall Pavilion because Xiao Yi Xian and the others were there.
Of course, as the daughter of the Gu Clan's chief, Xun'er could not possibly join Starfall Pavilion. She had