Some sneaked into their own rooms, Xiao Yan quickly closed the door and then swiftly darted to the corner of the room. He pulled out a large pile of medicinal herbs and several magic crystals from his bosom, carefully arranging them in the cabinet. He deeply sniffed the aroma of the medicinal materials on his hands, heh-heh smiled and let out a sigh of relief.

  In order to focus on his cultivation, Xiao Yan had bought enough medicinal materials for eight months. Judging from his appearance, it seemed that he planned to spend the rest of the year in bitter training.

  He patted the cabinet intimately, Xiao Yans mouth cracked a smile, lazily walked to the bedside, and fell soft, half a day of running around, really made him feel somewhat tired.

  "Is Yan Er here?" Amidst the confusion, a knock at the door suddenly came in.

  Rubbing his bleary eyes, Xiao Yan hastily jumped out of bed, then opened the door and looked at Xiao Zhan standing outside. He scratched his head and asked with a forced smile: "Father, is there something?"

  "Cant you come find me unless somethings wrong? You little scamp, youve been hiding from me for two months now." A large palm affectionately rubbed against Xiao Yans head as Xiao Zhan laughed and scolded.

  Looking at Xiao Zhans warm and gentle smile, Xiao Yans heart was moved, he rubbed his slightly sour nose, but didnt know what to say.

  "Still blaming yourself for that matter? Hehe, she looks down on my son, its her loss, whats there to be sad about. A big man like you, why take on the appearance of a little girl? I know, Xiao Zhans son is absolutely not a waste!"

  "Heh heh, Father, three years later, Yaner will personally go to Yunlan Sect." Xiao Yan said with a smile.

  Xiao Zhans smile slightly converged, his eyes staring tightly at Xiao Yan, somewhat hesitantly saying: "Father doesnt have anything to do with it, you... really plan on going? Father didnt say that you cant compare to Nalan Yanran, but Yunshan Sects strength..."

  Xiao Yan smiled slightly, nodded his head, and pressed his thin lips into a somewhat stubborn line: "Father, some things cant be avoided. As a man, you have to take responsibility."

  "Haha, this temperament is quite like mine. If your two brothers knew you could think this way, theyd probably be delighted." Xiao Yans persistence made Xiao Zhan smile with satisfaction, and he let out a soft sigh before nodding heavily: "Alright, Father will wait for the day when my son can earn me face! I want Nalan Xu to bring that old rascal to beg me to take back the divorce papers from back then!"

  Xiao Yan nodded and smiled faintly.

  "Alright, Ill give it to you. Consider it a gift from your father!" From his bosom, he pulled out a white jade bottle that Xiao Yan was extremely familiar with and handed it over to him.

  Looking at the Foundation Building Spirit Liquid that had been tossed around and was now back in his hand, Xiao Yans heart felt a mix of emotions, but on his face, he maintained an expression of puzzlement: "Father, what is this?"

  "Zhu Ji Ling liquid, can speed up the cultivation of Dou Qi, bought it today." Xiao Zhan said with a wide smile.

  "Must have cost a lot of money?" Taking over the white jade bottle, Xiao Yan felt a warm current flowing through his heart.

  "Forty thousand gold coins, but if its useful to you, then its worth more than its value." Xiao Zhan smiled nonchalantly.

  "You spent 40,000 gold coins to buy this Foundation Building Liquid for me. The elders will probably use this as an excuse to make trouble again." Xiao Yan said with a bitter smile.

  "Hmph, I am the leader of this clan, they are just mouthing off." Xiao Zhan said coldly.

  "Father, thank you. At the coming-of-age ceremony next year, Ill make sure to shut all their mocking mouths." Xiao Yan smiled lightly.

  "Alright, Im waiting for the moment when my son transforms again!" Although he didnt know where Xiao Yans confidence came from, Xiao Zhan was extremely delighted by his sons confident appearance and burst out laughing.

  "Its alright, it wont disturb your rest. If you need anything, come find me, family doesnt have to be shy about these things." With a wave of his hand, Xiao Zhan turned and strode towards the front yard.

  "Damn it, I still have to deal with those old fogies. Its not like we spent 40,000 gold coins or anything. Each and every one of them is anxious as if theyve eaten your funeral expenses." Xiao Zhans muttering curses faintly floated out in the darkness.

  Looking at Xiao Zhan disappearing into the darkness, Xiao Yan touched his nose and smiled softly: "Dont worry, Father, I will use reality to shut those guys up. Three years ago, I could make them look up to me, three years later, I still can!"

  After lingering at the door for a while, Xiao Yan put away the white jade bottle in his hand and glanced sideways at the corner of the wall, teasingly saying: "Nizi, eavesdropping on peoples conversations is quite entertaining, isnt it?"

  "Xiao Yan, youre quite perceptive...". From the corner of the wall, a purple-dressed girl fluttered out, slightly tilting her small head, with a smiling expression on her beautiful little face.

  Looking at the lovely young girl, Xiao Yan shook his head helplessly.

  "Where did Brother Xiao Yan go this afternoon?" asked Xianger with a smile as she walked up to them.

  "Just go out and take a walk."

  "Is it?" Autumn waters eyes measured up and down, Xun Er suddenly took a step forward, slightly bending her body, her delicate nose wrinkled: "There is the scent of a woman."

  "Cough, stop messing around, whats with the womanly scent?" The young face turned slightly red, fortunately it was dark and the girl couldnt see very clearly.

  "Hehe." Seemingly delighted by Xiao Yans predicament, Xun Er let out a silvery tinkle of laughter. After a moment, she stopped laughing and fell into a slight silence before speaking softly: "I also heard what Uncle Xiao said earlier. I believe in Brother Xiao Yan... If we really do go to Yunlan Sect in the future, I can help out too..."

  Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan blinked his eyes and stared tightly at the girls pretty face.

  Under Xiao Yans unreserved gaze, Xun Ers elegant face slowly floated up a blush of tender pink, and she whispered in reproach: "Xiao Yan gege, what are you looking at..."

  "Heh heh, Xun Ers face is also red, this is a rare sight." Suddenly, Xiao Yan smiled and said after a moment.

  Xuner shot Xiao Yan a white glance and muttered in her heart: "Only you would stare at people like that."

  "Alright, alright, have some faith in your brother Xiao Yan. Although Yunlan Sect is powerful, Im still young and have plenty of time. If Yunyun can spoil Nalan Yanran into the kind of woman she is today, then shes probably not much better herself." Xiang Ye smiled and gently ruffled the girls hair, saying.

  "Alright, its late, lets go back and rest."

  Looking at Xiao Yan waving goodbye, Xun Er helplessly shook her head, nodded, and then slowly walked into the darkness under his gaze.

  As they turned a corner in the corridor, the room suddenly echoed with Xiao Zhan and several elders quarrelsome voices, and the purpose of their argument was precisely where the 40,000 gold coins would go.

  She paused in her tracks, Xun Ers slender eyebrows furrowed slightly as she let out a soft sigh. Her long, jade-like fingers pinched together, and a purple-gold card appeared between them.

  Her finger tapped lightly on the purple-gold card, and the card transformed into a flash of golden light that shot into the room where the argument was ongoing.

  She glanced around the room, which had suddenly fallen silent, and said calmly, "As for the money for the Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid, Ill take care of it. Theres 100,000 gold coins in my card, so theres no need for the elders to trouble Uncle Xiao."

  In the room, there was a moment of silence, and then the three elders bitter laughter echoed.