Three days later, Xiao Yan finally awoke. After seeing Xiao Yi Xian, he went to the Pill Tower and only returned as dusk approached.
"Little Yanzi, you did well at the Pill Gathering. Even I was astonished. To think you've grown this much in just a few years. It looks like you're ready to shoulder the Xiao Clan's responsibilities."
The two cousins sat facing each other in the courtyard. Xiao Yu sipped his tea and spoke with a faint smile.
What sounded like praise took on an entirely different meaning in Xiao Yan's ears.
Looking at his unruffled older cousin, Xiao Yan said with a wry smile, "Brother Yu, don't think I can't tell what you're getting at. You just don't want to be the Xiao Clan's Clan Head. You turned down the position of Young Clan Head back then because you wanted to dump it on me."
Xiao Yu's expression grew slightly solemn as he said in all seriousness, "Little Yanzi, how could you think that of me? I'm only considering this because you're better suited to being the Xiao Clan's Clan Head than I am.
"With the relationship we have, would I really do something so underhanded?"
Xiao Yan rolled his eyes. "Brother Yu, you absolutely would. Don't forget what happened when we were kids on the Back Mountain..."
Before Xiao Yan could finish, Xiao Yu's expression suddenly changed. He controlled his Dou Qi and sealed the brat's mouth shut, stopping him from saying another word.
Then he cautiously glanced toward the small courtyard where Medusa was staying. Only after sensing that her perception had withdrawn did he breathe a sigh of relief.
"You little brat, why do you blab about everything? That's the only shameful blot on my past. Can we please stop bringing it up? Besides,