Chapter 198: Heading to Jia Nan Academy

"Father, take care!" Xiao Yan looked at the tall, middle-aged man before him with slightly reddened eyes, his voice somewhat choked as he spoke.

Parting ways now, he did not know when they would meet again; perhaps by then, he would have already made a name for himself in the Central Plains!

"You brat, remember to make something of yourself at Jia Nan Academy and in the Central Plains; don't lose face for our Xiao Clan."

Xiao Zhan said sternly.

"Yes!"

"Go quickly. If you run into any trouble in the Black-Corner Region, you can go look for your second brother. That kid should have the strength of a Dou Zong by now; I believe he can still help you some." Xiao Zhan instructed.

"Second brother?" Xiao Yan lowered his head and pondered. A smile appeared at the corner of his mouth; he hadn't seen his unreliable second brother in a long time, and he missed him dearly!

"However, there is still one matter that needs urgent handling." Xiao Zhan's tone was somewhat meaningful.

"Hmm?" A question mark slowly appeared over Xiao Yan's head.

"Have you and that girl named Yun Yun thought about what to do in the future?"

Xiao Zhan's words made Xiao Yan's body stiffen, and his face immediately turned slightly red; being teased by his own old man was truly embarrassing!

"Father, why are you talking about this kind of thing?"

However, Xiao Yan still revealed a silly smile and said, "Yun'er said she will wait for me in the Central Plains."

"Boom—" Xiao Zhan was stunned, while Xiao Yan looked in horror at the floor cracking beneath Yun Shan's feet, then glanced at the expressionless Yun Shan.

"You two continue, this old man won't disturb you." Yun Shan said, leaving the side of the father and son without another word.

"This little bastard, he's even calling her 'Yun'er' now, how preposterous!" When he reached a place where no one was around, Yun Shan gritted his teeth and said.

Although he had long since accepted that his disciple was going to be snatched away by this Xiao fellow, being shown such affection to his face was still hard to bear!

After Yun Shan left, Xiao Zhan looked at the shivering Xiao Yan with amusement:

"Yan'er, if you don't work hard at your cultivation, it's very possible you'll be beaten to death by your own father-in-law."

"Cultivate well!"

Patting Xiao Yan on the shoulder, Xiao Zhan gloated.

"Yes." Wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, Xiao Yan nodded silently; just so he could safely bring Yun'er home as his wife, he could not stop his forward progress.

However, just as Xiao Yan was cheering himself on in his heart, Xiao Zhan dealt him a heavy blow.

"Yan'er, there are some things that are better said clearly to Xun Er at a suitable opportunity; don't be evasive, it's not good for either of you."

Xiao Yan nodded solemnly; he hadn't been glued to someone else these past few days without considering this "landmine."

Xiao Yan knew deeply that Xun Er was a very proud girl. That he had been able to gain her favor in the first place, and that she had remained by his side through thick and thin, was already a great blessing.

Furthermore, it was he who had made the mistake first. Although it was somewhat accidental and matters of the heart were not something Xiao Yan could control, falling for someone else was still his own fault.

Forcibly hiding it was merely wishful thinking on his part. Xiao Yan knew very well that this matter could not be kept hidden for long; rather than dragging it out until the end, it was better to confess early and honestly wait for judgment.

And although Xiao Zhan would also like to have another daughter-in-law like Xun Er, he did not know if Xun Er could tolerate Xiao Yan's behavior of enjoying the company of multiple women.

He could only say he would try his best to make amends; one part of that was that his attitude must be sincere, and the rest would depend on Xiao Yan's own charm.

Thinking of it, Xiao Zhan felt a headache; for the sake of Xiao Yan's affairs, they, the elders, were simply worried to death.

But since he was his own son, he couldn't beat him to death.

"Alright, Father believes you can resolve this problem well." Xiao Zhan saw Xiao Yan's dilemma and offered a word of comfort.

"However, you must be careful of that little snake on your arm?" Xiao Zhan gestured toward the Seven-Colored Little Snake coiled around Xiao Yan's forearm; under his perception, this little snake seemed to possess two souls.

If Xiao Yan didn't take precautions, one moment of carelessness and his life would be at risk!

"Father, I will be careful." Xiao Yan knew exactly what kind of thing this was, so naturally, he would not let his guard down.

"Now, it's getting late." Xiao Zhan waved his hand, "Get on your way!"

Xiao Yan's mouth twitched; "on his way"? Why did he always have an ominous premonition? However, he did not delay and quickly turned to leave.

In a certain part of Misty Cloud Mountain, a figure in green robes gazed at Xiao Yan's departing silhouette; not knowing what she thought of, a rosy flush rose involuntarily on her face.

And in the shadows where she did not notice, a beautiful, slender figure looked at Yun Yun's location with a complex expression, "Teacher..."

The injuries Nalan Yanran had sustained during the Three Year Agreement were not serious and had healed quickly.

And although Yun Yun would deliberately avoid the sight of others when meeting with someone these past few days, her abnormality was as conspicuous as a firefly in the night sky to Nalan Yanran, who was also a woman; it was not difficult to discover.

Regarding the fact that her teacher and Xiao Yan were together, Nalan Yanran's heart was filled with bitterness.

This is what they call reaping what you sow, right! Nalan Yanran thought to herself.

She was the one who had taken the initiative to break off the engagement back then, and she was the one who had spoken rudely, causing the relationship between the two sides to drop to freezing point; how could she ask to undo the mistakes of the past!

Black-Corner Region.

Xiao Sect.

Xiao Li lay back on his seat, looking at the letter in his hand, when he suddenly sat up and said with pleasant surprise: "Little Yanzi is actually coming to the Black-Corner Region!"

"Hahaha—" Xiao Li chuckled, "I wonder if this little Yanzi can stir up any trouble in this Black-Corner Region."

Xiao Li was currently just looking for excitement; ever since he came to this chaotic place, the Black-Corner Region, to establish the Xiao Sect a few years ago, there had been no shortage of blind fools coming to pick a fight.

But their strength was lacking, and after Xiao Li ruthlessly finished off batch after batch of provocateurs.

Finally, for the past two years, no one had dared to pull the whiskers of the tiger that was Xiao Li. However, although it had been much quieter, for the always restless Xiao Li, this was pure torture.

Having not fought with anyone for a long time, Xiao Li's hands had been itching lately, and he had been thinking about going to find trouble with some factions, but the news of his little brother's imminent arrival dispelled that thought.

"I wonder if this kid will come to see his second brother." Xiao Li muttered.

"However, this news should still be sent to Cousin Xun Er, right!" Xiao Li smiled,

"She is always thinking of Little Yanzi!"

"Someone come!"

Jia Nan Academy.

Atop the tranquil mountain peak, a figure in green robes gazed toward the direction of the Jia Ma Empire, deep longing flashing through her eyes.

"Calculating the time, the Three Year Agreement should be over by now!" The girl revealed a smile that caused the world to lose its luster.

"Brother Xiao Yan is about to arrive!"

A crisp, light tinkling sound was heard, and from the shadows of a stone pillar nearby, a figure in black robes wearing an eagle-beak mask emerged.

Ling Ying knelt on one knee, holding up a letter in his hand, "Miss, Young Master Xiao Li has sent word."

Xun Er turned around immediately and smiled sweetly, "Did Second Brother Xiao Li send a letter? It must be news about Brother Xiao Yan!"

She then snatched the letter away with a speed that even Ling Ying could not react to.

Regarding this, Ling Ying had long since become accustomed to it; back then, Xun Er had even tried to have Ling Ying follow Xiao Yan to protect him along the way.

However, the Xiao Clan did not appreciate it, and as soon as he was sent over, Xiao Wufa and another joined forces to give Ling Ying a beating.

Afterward, Ling Ying could only return to Xun Er's side. It just so happened that Xiao Li had been staying in the Black-Corner Region, and he had always been very attentive toward this woman whom the Xiao Clan had collectively accepted as their daughter-in-law.

From time to time, he would send over news of Xiao Yan, and Ling Ying was responsible for being the messenger between the two sides.

If there were no surprises this time, it was undoubtedly news of Xiao Yan again.

Sure enough, after reading the contents of the letter, Xun Er was filled with joy, clutching the letter paper in her hand tightly.

"Brother Xiao Yan is finally coming."