As soon as Xiao Yan returned to Qingya Pavilion, he collapsed into a chair, rubbing his forehead with a helpless groan.
Those people's gazes made his skin crawl. They looked ready to devour him whole, leaving not even a speck behind.
Xiao Tian found a chair and sat down as well. Xun'er came up behind him and gently began massaging his head.
"Xun'er, you spoil him far too much. He's practically a super young master," Xiao Yu shouted indignantly, her voice dripping with envy.
"Xiao Yu, I was the one who got you into the top five. How dare you slander me?" Xiao Tian raised his head and looked at her with a half-smile.
"Oh dear, my leg seems a little uncomfortable."
Xiao Yu gritted her teeth, walked over to Xiao Tian's side, and clenched her fists. Faced with his smiling face, she waved her fists and began gently pounding his thigh. "Xiao Tian, my dear cousin, how's this strength?"
"It's alright. Just so-so."
Xiao Yu pouted. *If I could beat you, I'd pound you until you screamed.*
"Are you badmouthing me?" Xiao Tian noticed her lips moving slightly and knew she wasn't convinced.
"How could I? I'm the kindest Xiao Yu. How could I do such a thing? I didn't, I'm not, don't talk nonsense." Xiao Yu jumped up, waving her hands repeatedly like a humble, wronged soul selling misery online.
"Think about what you'll need when we go to the Hidden Book Pavilion. You can start thinking now." Xiao Tian put an end to the horseplay and spoke warmly to the others.
Hearing Xiao Tian's words, the wealthy Xun'er shook her head directly.
"I'll prioritize a cultivation method, then a Dou Technique. My current cultivation is too low," Xiao Yu pondered for a moment before stating her urgent needs.
"I plan to find a sound-wave type Dou Technique," Xiao Yan shrugged and said simply.
"Xiao Yu, you don't need to look for a cultivation method for now. I'll take you back to Heaven Suppressing Hall later. There are cultivation methods there for you." Xiao Tian had already told Xiao Yu and the others about the Xiao clan merging into Heaven Suppressing Hall.
"Really? It's certainly comfortable to have a strong backer. Xiao Tian, my dear cousin, from now on, I, your older cousin, will dedicate my life to Heaven Suppressing Hall. I'll strike wherever you point." Xiao Yu straightforwardly sold herself. After all, the Xiao clan had already merged into Heaven Suppressing Hall.
Xiao Tian smiled. Though Xiao Yu's strength was low now, she would still be quite useful in the future. At the very least, she could become an instructor in Heaven Suppressing Hall's inner hall. After the Xiao clan's bloodline awakened in the future, she could even reach the rank of Elder. She was a useful workhorse, and with her personality, she would definitely execute tasks one hundred percent.
...
Two days passed.
During these two days, Xiao Tian either cultivated or stayed with Xun'er. He rarely went out, because many people were lingering near the pavilion. If he stepped outside, he would be surrounded. Perhaps this was the trouble of being famous.
"Xun'er, aren't you going to see them? I'll take you in, but first, let me find Xiao Yu and the others and take them back to the Xiao family." Xiao Tian patted Xun'er's perky bottom as she rested in his arms and chuckled.
"Oh, Xiao Tian gege, you're incorrigible." Xun'er's body softened, collapsing into his arms, looking utterly shy.
Xiao Tian set Xun'er down, left the room, and found Xiao Yu and the other two. Taking the four of them to the Xiao family's station in the Eternal Dream Realm, he briefly explained their location to Xiao Yu and the other two, then instructed them, "Go find your family members, then go find my father and have him give you cultivation methods. Do not discuss what happens here with your classmates."
The three nodded heavily and then left.
"Xiao Tian gege, this place of yours is so beautiful, and the natural energy is quite rich." Xun'er surveyed Xiao Tian's small world and exclaimed.
"This place still can't compare to your Gu clan's Ancient World. I haven't even perfected it yet."
"Xiao Tian gege, maybe in the future, your place will be even better. I feel that the potential here is immense, and as you said, everything here can change according to your will. The Ancient World cannot do that."
"Let's go. They're all in the Eternal Dream Realm. I'll take you there."
Xiao Tian took Xun'er and appeared directly in his exclusive palace complex. Upon arriving, he saw Xiao Yi Xian and the others in the lakeside pavilion. Even Medusa was among them. Xiao Tian had also told them in advance that Xun'er would be coming in today.
Watching Xiao Tian bring in a beautiful woman with a serene and elegant demeanor, they guessed this was the childhood sweetheart Xiao Xun'er, whom Xiao Tian had mentioned. The women still felt a bit nervous. After all, they had, in a way, poached the man in front of them.
Xiao Tian brought Xun'er to them, and Xiao Yi Xian and the others stood up. Xun'er wore a long green dress, its hem gently swaying in the wind, like a fairy descending to the mortal world. She possessed a light, serene, and elegant quality, like a celestial who did not partake in earthly affairs.
Xiao Tian introduced them to each other. Xiao Yi Xian and the others all bowed simply to Xun'er. They were all clever and astute, naturally knowing Xun'er's place in Xiao Tian's heart. Moreover, Xun'er's temperament and the subtle, queenly aura of pressure she carried were enough to make them feel a slight sense of respect.
"Greetings, Elder Sister Xun'er." Xiao Yi Xian spoke first, her voice clear and pleasant, and the others also greeted her.
Xiao Xun'er smiled and responded to each of them.
"Elder Sister Xun'er, you are so beautiful, much prettier than Qing Lin." Qing Lin shyly came to Xun'er's side, a hint of joy in her eyes. Everyone else was much older than Qing Lin, so it was rare for her to meet someone close to her age, and her mood was very joyful.
"Younger Sister Qing Lin is also very pure and lovely." Xun'er was very fond of Qing Lin's cute appearance and had already learned about Qing Lin's personality from Xiao Tian.
"What's wrong, Younger Sister Qing Lin?" Xun'er saw Qing Lin's face suddenly fall and asked with a trace of confusion.
"Young Master... he... he said that cute is nothing compared to sexy. I overheard him last time," Qing Lin said with a bitter little face.
Xun'er immediately shot Xiao Tian a death glare, and Xiao Tian's scalp instantly tingled.
"Listen to my sophistry—bah, explanation. I was talking about Princess Yao Yue at the time." Xiao Tian quickly explained, completely flustered. Of course, he was faking it. This was to give Xun'er face, to establish her as the legitimate one.
Princess Yao Yue: *So? So that's why you were badmouthing me behind my back?*
"You can leave. Can't you see we're having a sisters' chat? You're so inconsiderate." Xun'er waved him off.
"Younger Sister Qing Lin's figure isn't bad either. Even I, your older sister, am quite envious," Xun'er said with a serious expression. Qing Lin's figure was already good; although her frame was relatively petite, what should be full was full, and what should be slender was slender. Especially after Xiao Tian's development, she had blossomed even better.
Qing Lin immediately beamed with joy. Xiao Tian witnessed a harmonious scene, with only Queen Medusa slightly raising her head, looking as if it had nothing to do with her.
Seeing this, Xiao Tian felt relieved and left directly, leaving the rest to Xun'er.
Girls' friendships are always formed very quickly, and their topics all revolved around Xiao Tian, the person they were all interested in, as the main theme to open up the conversation. Xun'er shared embarrassing stories about Xiao Tian and used her social skills. Xun'er had been very sensible since childhood, and the Dou Di clan's education was very reliable; she was mature beyond her years. Otherwise, the Gu clan would not have sent a little girl on a mission.
Thus, with Ya Fei mediating and Xun'er's eloquent conversation, she instantly integrated into the group, making the lakeside pavilion even more filled with laughter and joy. In the end, even Medusa couldn't maintain her aloof composure and joined the small circle.
Xiao Tian watched them from a distance, feeling incredibly relieved. He no longer paid attention. His body gradually dissipated until he finally appeared outside a palace gate.