For a clan to avoid decline, the most crucial thing is to maintain its vitality. The source of this vitality is the clan's younger generation; they are the clan's new blood. Only with them can the clan continue to develop without end.
Therefore, the coming-of-age ceremony is extremely important to every clan, and the Xiao Clan is no exception.
As one of the three great clans in Wu Tan City, the Xiao Clan's coming-of-age ceremony naturally attracted much attention from the city's various powers. Some even directly requested to attend the ceremony.
Xiao Yan squinted, looking at the massive ceremonial platform in the distance. The platform, made of giant timber, had been specially constructed for the coming-of-age ceremony.
Xiao Yan's gaze swept over the crowd of people from various major powers who had come to attend. He sighed softly, "So many people..."
Suddenly, a peal of laughter rang out. Xiao Yan looked over; it was Xun'er.
As soon as she saw Xiao Yan's exasperated gaze, her small mouth pouted slightly. Her eyes met his, a flash of golden light briefly flickered, a little surprised, she smiled charmingly and said, "Xiao Yan *gege*, you've reached eight stages of Dou Qi?"
Hearing this, Xiao Yan shot her a glance. Being with this girl, it seemed nothing could be hidden from her. He sighed inwardly, feeling vexed, and nodded weakly.
His gaze shifted slightly. Near the giant timber next to the platform, Xiao Yan suddenly recognized an acquaintance.
A beautiful girl was laughing and chatting. Her red robes enveloped her curvaceous, graceful figure, subtly revealing and concealing, extremely alluring. At this moment, she was surrounded by quite a few people, naturally becoming the most boisterous spot.
Just as Xiao Yan was looking at Ya Fei, a soft snort suddenly came from beside him.
"Ahem..." Xiao Yan blinked a few times, subtly withdrawing his gaze. He looked at Xun'er's indifferent face beside him and casually smiled, saying, "I didn't expect even the Te She'er Auction House to send someone to attend our clan's coming-of-age ceremony."
Glancing at Xiao Yan's seemingly unconcerned face, Xun'er said indifferently, "The Xiao Clan and the Te She'er Auction House in Wu Tan City have always had a good relationship. What's so strange about her coming? Besides, who in Wu Tan City doesn't know this woman's methods? How many young masters from prominent families have spent countless gold coins on her, only to gain nothing in the end! Xiao Yan *gege*, if you have any such thoughts, it's best to abandon them. Xun'er won't lend you money for that..."
Hearing this, Xiao Yan gave an embarrassed, bitter laugh and said, "Even if I did have such thoughts, she'd only see me as a child. I'm seven or eight years younger than her."
"Hmph, aren't some women into that?" Xun'er chuckled softly.
Seeing that Xiao Yan had no intention of resisting, Xun'er let him off the hook. Suddenly... "Ah, why is she back?"
"Who?" Xiao Yan was startled. He followed Xun'er's gaze and slowly frowned.
Following their gazes, a beautiful woman, dressed in what appeared to be the uniform of some academy, a longsword hanging at her waist, was leaning against a large tree. The beautiful woman was tall, but what drew the most attention were her long, slender, smooth legs, which even the captivatingly beautiful Ya Fei couldn't boast of.
"Xiao Yu?" Xiao Yan stared at the beautiful woman, frowning as he said, "Didn't she go to Jia Nan Academy? Why is she back!?"
Xun'er shrugged slightly, then suddenly turned back, teasing:
“Xiao Yan-ge, it seems you’re in trouble this time…”
His mouth twitched, and Xiao Yan rubbed his forehead, which was starting to ache, muttering under his breath:
“That shrew is infuriating! Back then, I just accidentally stumbled into the hot spring behind the mountain and then accidentally touched her leg. As a result, that crazy woman hunted me down for half a year.”
“Hmph, a girl’s body, how can it be casually groped by others?”
Hearing this, Xun’er covered her mouth and chuckled charmingly. Suddenly, remembering how she herself had been ‘groped’ by him when she was little, her small face couldn’t help but flush red.
Xiao Yan curled his lip and sneered:
“This woman is Xiao Ning’s older sister, and she’s no good either. Hmph, that bastard treated me like that, and a large part of the reason was because of her.”
After a slight hesitation, those alluring long legs suddenly walked towards Xiao Yan.
Seeing this, Xiao Yan’s brows furrowed tightly, a hint of disgust flashing in his eyes.
“Oh, Xiao Yan, I never thought you’d actually turn things around like this. It’s truly surprising.”
Approaching him, Xiao Yu looked at Xiao Yan’s undisguised impatient face and sneered.
“None of your business.”
Xiao Yan felt extreme aversion towards Xiao Yu. His usual indifference completely vanished, and the moment he opened his mouth, he held nothing back.
“Hmph, your mouth is still as sharp as ever. It seems the past three years haven’t dulled your spirit at all.”
Xiao Yu looked at Xiao Yan with a condescending air and said disdainfully.
“Still that tone…” Feeling extreme aversion in his heart, Xiao Yan sighed, carefully sizing up this woman he hadn’t seen in a year. His gaze slowly drifted to her smooth, long legs. Rubbing his nose, he said nonchalantly:
“Your legs are still as long as ever. I just wonder if any other men have touched them since that year?”