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Upon receiving the notification, Xiao Xue immediately brought Xiao Ding, Xiao Li, Qing Lin, and the others to the Xiao Residence.
She couldn't wait to go into "seclusion."
The rewards for the second stage of the Main Quest were significantly better than the first.
After claiming the rewards for the second stage of the Main Quest, her strength would definitely see a major increase.
The Xiao Family's speed in Wutan City was much faster than Xiao Xue and her group, and Xiao Zhan and the others had arrived at the Empire's capital half a month ago.
Now, the entire Xiao Residence was filled with a joyful atmosphere.
"The Young Clan Leader is back!"
"The eldest young master and second young master are back!"
Seeing Xiao Xue and her group, the guards at the entrance immediately went inside to report, while Xiao Xue led Qing Lin into the Xiao Residence.
The rest of the mercenary group was led away by Xiao Ding and Xiao Li to be settled in.
It was not a problem at all to accommodate these hundred or so people in the massive Xiao Residence.
"Sister Xue Er, you're back."
The first to come out of the Xiao Residence were Xiao Xun Er and her eldest Disciple, Xiao Yi Xian.
"Hello, Teacher." Xiao Yi Xian also bowed politely to Xiao Xue.
Then, the two of them looked simultaneously at Qing Lin, whom Xiao Xue was holding.
Xiao Yi Xian's gaze held a hint of curiosity and inquiry; after all, she could see Qing Lin's nervousness and unease.
Meanwhile, Xiao Xun Er's gaze held a hint of scrutiny.
Under Xiao Xun Er's gaze, Qing Lin shrank her head and hid behind Xiao Xue.
The biological instinct stemming from the snake-like Bloodline within her body told her: Danger!
Xiao Xue simply thought Qing Lin was shy. After greeting the two of them, she pulled Qing Lin out from behind her.
"Qing Lin, don't be afraid. They are all good people." While stroking Qing Lin's head to comfort her, Xiao Xue said to Xiao Xun Er and Xiao Yi Xian:
"Let me introduce you. This is my second Disciple, Qing Lin."
"Qing Lin, this is Sister Xiao Xun Er; this is Xiao Yi Xian, your Senior Sister."
Qing Lin (trembling): "Hello... Sister Xun Er, hello Senior Sister..."
Xiao Xun Er looked at the uneasy Qing Lin, the corners of her mouth suddenly curling into an inexplicable arc.
Well, no threat.
"Sister Qing Lin must be tired from the journey, right? Why not go to the bedroom to rest first?"
Xiao Xue patted her forehead. "It was my oversight. Hmm... Yi Xian, let Qing Lin stay next to you, it will be easier to look after her."
As a Young Miss, how could she possibly take care of people?
Xiao Xue knew Xiao Yi Xian's personality, and besides, like Qing Lin, she had a difficult childhood, so they should have plenty of common topics.
Letting Xiao Yi Xian be responsible for taking care of and guiding Qing Lin was the most appropriate thing to do.
Xiao Yi Xian nodded and reached out her hand. "Let's go, Junior Sister."
Qing Lin nodded hurriedly and took Xiao Yi Xian's hand.
After Xiao Yi Xian greeted Xiao Xue, Xun'er, and the others, she took Qing Lin away.
"Hey, Xun'er, where is my brother?" Xiao Xue looked around and asked.
Xiao Xun Er: "..."
"Cousin Xiao Yan is Cultivating." Xiao Xun Er said, pulling Xiao Xue inside, not giving her a chance to speak.
"Sister Xue Er, Uncle Xiao is waiting for you inside."
Walking on the path, Xiao Xue couldn't help but sigh that Wutan City simply could not compare to the Empire's capital.
Although the current Xiao Residence was not yet up to the standard of the Nalan Residence, it was much better than in Wutan City.
Moreover, since this was originally the Xiao Family's territory, it was not far from the Nalan Family.
Along the way, many people greeted Xiao Xue and Xiao Xun Er, and both of them responded with slight nods and smiles.
As for whether some people might overthink things like "She smiled at me, she likes me," that was not something she needed to worry about.
In the Xiao Family's main hall, Xiao Zhan was glowing with health, and the Three Elders were also full of joy.
With the purple heart barrier-breaking pill provided by Xiao Xue, as well as the Cultivation Technique and Dou Technique, Xiao Zhan was already a seven-star Great Dou Master and could Breakthrough to eight-star at any time.
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