Xiao Yu liked peace and quiet, so after making an appearance at the banquet, he returned to his small courtyard.
In the quiet courtyard, Xiao Yu sat at the stone table, sipping tea, his thoughts a mystery.
Sensing someone approaching, Xiao Yu turned and saw Xiao Zhan walk into the courtyard, his face glowing with pride.
He rose and smiled. "Second Uncle."
Xiao Zhan approached and looked Xiao Yu over carefully. The more he looked, the more pleased he became. "Good lad. You must have suffered quite a bit over the years."
Yu had never been as mature and steady as he was now. A glimmer of wisdom shone in his eyes, and a hint of weathered experience colored his bearing. Only the settling of years and experience could bring about such changes.
Xiao Yu smiled. "Of course I suffered. Without those hardships, how could I have reached my current realm?"
Xiao Zhan laughed heartily. "Hahaha! Well said! Without enduring hardship, how could you be a fine son of our Xiao Clan?"
Then he patted Xiao Yu's arms with both hands, gratification filling his voice. "Having a Qilin Prodigy like you is a blessing for our Xiao Clan!"
"I'm fortunate to have a Second Uncle like you, too," Xiao Yu replied.
As they spoke, the two sat down. Taking the opportunity, Xiao Yu brought out the Storage Ring containing the pills he had refined in the Imperial Capital, along with a large quantity of resources, and handed it to Xiao Zhan.
Xiao Zhan paused. "What's this?"
Xiao Yu smiled and explained, "A gift I prepared for you and the Xiao Clan, Second Uncle. With these, I'm sure the clan can grow strong quickly, and you can glimpse a higher realm as well."
Xiao Zhan nodded. Yu was a Dou Wang