Chapter 106 Leaving

  As he walked out of the auction house, Xiao Yan stood at the intersection of the crowded streets, gazing at the city where he had spent over a decade. After a long while, he let out a soft sigh, feeling somewhat desolate. He then clenched his fists tightly, as if to boost his own morale, and whispered to himself: "The world outside must be even more wonderful..." Having said that, Xiao Yan smiled slightly, shook off the lingering melancholy in his heart, and stepped forward, merging into the crowd before quickly disappearing from view.

  After all the materials were fully prepared, in the remaining two days, Xiao Yan stopped his busy schedule and calmed down to enjoy this extremely short peaceful life. It seemed that Yao Lao was also clear about Xiao Yan's mood at this time, so he didn't speak out to disturb him, letting him arrange his own time.

  Xiao Yan's quietness over the past two days also made Xun Er, who was a bit sensitive, notice something. As a result, the little girl would often follow him around, her bright eyes filled with a strong sense of reluctance and attachment.

  As for this little bug, Xiao Yan was also somewhat helpless and could only comfort her in a soft voice when they were alone, which slightly improved Xun Er's mood.

  Walking on the small path of the family, Xiao Yan stretched his waist and today is the time to leave. Just now, he had gone to see his father and also told him about his own plans.

  But when he heard that Xiao Yan would be leaving today, Xiao Zhan was reluctant in his heart, but he knew that Xiao Yan's vision would not be limited to this small Ulan City. With his talent, only the endless sky outside could allow him to fully display himself.

  The young eagle has grown up and is dancing in the sky!

  "Yan Er, if you have the chance in the future, go take a look at Shi Mo City on the border of the Ga Ma Empire. Your two older brothers are developing there and I heard that they've established a mercenary group called 'Mo Tie' in recent years, which is also considered to be a relatively strong force locally."

  Recalling the words his father had said in the study earlier, Xiao Yan smiled slightly. After going through the adult ceremony, both of his older brothers went out to gain experience and make a name for themselves. At that time, their father was not yet the head of the clan. In recent years, perhaps due to the long distance or being busy with mercenary work, they rarely returned to Wutang City. However, the brotherly affection from when he was young still made Xiao Yan have some feelings towards them.

  "Xiao Yan." Turning around the corner, a gentle voice of a woman. Xiao Yan stopped in his tracks, looked up and gazed at the beautiful woman by the road, couldn't help but smile: "Ruo Lin Master, why didn't you go to recruit students?"

  "Come back and get some things, now please Xiang'er to replace it." A faint smile. Master Ruolin walked up slowly, her eyes swept across Xiao Yan's body, and said softly: "Are you going to leave?"

  "Hmm." Rubbing his nose, Xiao Yan nodded.

  "Didn't you greet Yuer and Xun'er?"

  "Never mind, it's better to part ways without any sadness. It's good to leave quietly." Xiao Yan smiled and shrugged his shoulders.

  "You're quite carefree, but you've made others sad." Xie Ling snorted and stared at Xiao Yan for a moment before falling silent. Then, she spoke softly: "I hope that in a year's time, I'll receive news of someone charging into Yunlan Sect."

  Xiao Yan was slightly stunned, then smiled and nodded. Having stayed in the family for a few days, there would always be some big mouths that would reveal what had happened between him and Nalan Yanran, so Xiao Yan didn't ask her how she knew either.

  "Actually, I really want to know. What kind of expression would she have if she knew about your current strength?" Yu Lin said with a sudden playful smile.

  Xiao Yan spread out his hands and chatted with Ru Lin for a while before slowly disappearing into the distance under her watchful eyes.

  Along the small path, he walked into his own room, and from under the pillow, Xiao Yan took out three storage rings. He put one of them on his finger, a dark red one. The other two were carefully tucked into his bosom. Although the three storage rings were low-grade, they could still be considered precious items. When traveling outside, it was best not to reveal one's wealth; this principle Xiao Yan understood very clearly.

  Xiao Yan carried very little, three low-grade storage rings were enough to hold everything, standing at the door, Xiao Yan looked at the now somewhat empty room, smiled faintly, as the creaking of the door accompanied the last ray of sunlight, which gradually disappeared through the gap...

  Xiao Yan's departure did not stir anyone, the young man in ordinary clothes, with empty hands, walked out of the gate, and then slowly disappeared at the end of the street under the respectful gaze of the family guards. Perhaps these guards did not know that this time he left, perhaps it would take years before he could return home.

  Xun'er was somewhat restless today, her slightly furrowed eyebrows had a faint melancholy, and her unfocused gaze made it clear to anyone that her heart was elsewhere.

  "Xun'er, have some water."

  A gentle male voice suddenly sounded beside Xun Er, a handsome young man with a smile on his face, holding a cup of clear water.

  Her train of thought was interrupted, Xun'er raised her head and looked at the handsome young man beside her. This young man was the strongest among the male students in this recruitment team, even compared to Luo Bu, he was much weaker, but unlike Luo Bu, he didn't have that fake smile that could be seen at a glance. Occasionally when Xun'er chatted with some female students, she found that many of the girls in the team had a good impression of this strong and handsome young senior.

  However, although the young man's smile was warm and not piercing, it couldn't make Xun'er pay much attention. She glanced casually and shook her head slightly: "No need, thank you."

  Xun'er's cold attitude didn't change the young man's expression, he shrugged his shoulders and carelessly put away the water cup, smiling: "Today's recruitment test, if it wasn't for Xun'er's help, I'm afraid we would have been busy to the point of chaos, what a bother."

  "Yolyn asked me to come and help out, that's all." Shaking her head, Xun'er slightly tilted her head, looking at the young man who seemed to want to speak again, and said softly: "Senior, can you let me be quiet for a moment?"

  "Hehe, sorry, I talk too much, disturbing you." The young man smiled slightly awkwardly. He nodded with a smile and turned to head towards the tent.

  "Heh heh, Lin Wan, what's wrong? Have you fallen for someone?" A smiling voice suddenly came from the direction of the tent.

  His footsteps came to a halt, and the young man known as Lin Wan glanced at Luobu with a smile all over his face. He leaned against the pole of the tent, raised the cup in his hand and took a sip, his eyes narrowed slightly as he gazed at the slender girl under the sunset's rays, a hint of fervor flashing across his eyes: "It's rare to see such an exceptional girl, there aren't many girls in the academy who can compare to her."

  "But it seems like they're not interested in you." Rob teased with a smile.

  "Hobbies need to be cultivated over time, and there's still plenty of time later. What's the rush?" Lin murmured with a smile.

  "She... seems to be on good terms with that guy called Xiao Yan." Luo Bu said, glancing at the girl not far away.

  The swaying water cup paused slightly, Lin murmured with a furrowed brow: "That guy really lasted twenty rounds under Master Ruolin?"

  "It's true, that day you guys were outside testing, so you didn't see it, but we, the ones who were there, saw it with our own eyes. Even when Yolanda used 'Water Mandala' in the end, that guy still managed to withstand it." Rob's face couldn't help but flash a hint of shock as he recalled that day's battle, and he said in a low voice.

  His palm tightened slightly, Lin Wan drained the clear water in his cup and said with a smirk: "Even if it's true. I won't give up on her because of that. That guy's talent for cultivation is indeed strong, but compared to how to please women, he still has a long way to go. And he's going to leave Xun'er for a year, this year, I'll have plenty of time to make Xun'er's feelings for him fade..."

  Up to this point. Lin Wan was slightly pleased with himself, as a seasoned veteran of the emotional battlefield, he had every confidence in how to capture a young girl's heart.

  "Xun'er." At this time, outside the square, Yu Lin suddenly ran in quickly and stopped in front of the girl, panting a few times, saying softly: "He's gone."

  Xiao Shou's hand trembled slightly, and Xun Er fell silent for a moment. She nodded slightly.

  "Xun'er. Don't be sad, it's just a temporary separation." Looking at Xun'er's calm appearance, Master Ruolin sighed and comforted her.

  "Hmm." She nodded slightly and suddenly stood up, in the bewildered gaze of Master Ruolin, she walked towards the direction of Lin Wan's tent.

  The girl walked slowly over and stopped in front of the two, her delicate face showing no emotion, her bright eyes fixed on Lin Ye as she said softly, "Senior, can you spar with Xun'er for a bit?"

  "Hmm..." Lin Wan was taken aback by Xun Er's request, and after a moment, he smiled and said: "If Xun Er has this requirement, I naturally won't object. When we spar, I'll suppress my strength to be on the same level as yours." Xun Er blinked her long eyelashes and didn't say another word, her small face calm as she walked straight into the tent.

  "Hey, be careful, she's a six-star warrior." Rob said with a smile as he looked at the girl entering the tent.

  "I had already advanced to the Seventh Star two months ago." With a faint smile, Lin Wan gazed at the tent and said with a hint of a smile: "It seems that this is a good start. Girls are usually most vulnerable at times like these."

  The corners of his mouth slightly raised, Lin Wan adjusted his clothes and then walked into the tent under Luo Bu's admiring gaze.

  Standing outside the tent, Rob waited for a few minutes before the flap was lifted and a pale-faced girl with an expressionless face slowly emerged.

  "Huh..." It was actually Xun'er who came out first, Luo Bu was taken aback for a moment, but looking at the girl's face, he didn't dare to ask questions.

  The girl stood outside the tent, lifted her delicate small face, gazing at the sunset that was about to fall. At this time, the boy may have already left the city?

  Her slender fingers brushed past her forehead, and after a moment, Xun'er turned her head, softly saying to Luo Bu: "If I ever hear anyone speak ill of Brother Xiao again, I will kill them..."

  Those sparkling eyes stared at him tightly, but there was no smile on Luo Bu's face, and a chill spread from his heart.

  Withdraw your gaze, Xun'er walked slowly towards the outside of the square.

  After waiting for Xun Er to leave, Master Yu Lin and Luo Bu hastily lifted the tent flap, and their bodies suddenly shook violently.

  Inside the tent, Lin Wan was shrinking on the ground. His originally handsome face was now covered with bruises and looked extremely ugly. On the ground beside him, more than a dozen blood-stained teeth were scattered randomly, looking very eye-catching...