Seeing Xun'er and Xiao Tian approaching, everyone quickly turned their attention toward them.
Xiao Tian smiled and walked toward Xun'er and the others.
The moment Xun'er arrived, Ya Fei and the other women immediately surrounded her, examining her from head to toe with delighted expressions.
Xun'er was no longer the innocent and somewhat naive girl she had once been.
After experiencing so much, she had gradually developed an elegant and noble bearing. Her every movement carried an indescribable dignity, as though she were a queen who stood above all others and ruled over the heavens and earth.
"Xun'er, you've become even more beautiful," Han Yue said with a smile. "No wonder Junior Brother Xiao Tian is so infatuated with you. You probably don't know this, but he has more paintings of you in his study than anyone else."
Hearing this, Xiao Tian secretly gave Han Yue a thumbs-up.
Well done.
However, before she could enjoy the moment, Xiao Tian suddenly felt several bodies bump into her one after another.
Caught completely off guard, she staggered backward several steps.
After finally regaining her balance, Xiao Tian looked ahead in confusion.
Only then did she realize what had happened.
She had been pushed away from Xun'er.
And now, Xun'er was completely surrounded by the other women.
Xiao Tian stood there dumbfounded.
Did they really just ostracize me?
Before she could recover from the shock, Yun Yun turned her head and looked at her disdainfully.
"Why are you still standing here? Can't you see that we're having a private conversation between women? How dare you stay here and eavesdrop?"
The other women immediately nodded in agreement.
Xiao Tian narrowed her eyes.
There was no doubt about it.
They had deliberately squeezed her out.
Private conversation?
You weren't even talking about anything a moment ago!
And now I'm suddenly an eavesdropper?
Seeing all the women unite against her—and even Xun'er standing on their side—Xiao Tian could only sigh helplessly.
"Fine, fine. Since you have your own rules, I'll leave you to it."
"Pah! Pah! Pah! You shameless pervert! Hurry up and leave. Stop bothering us!"
The women rolled their eyes at Xiao Tian in perfect unison.
They naturally understood exactly what Xiao Tian meant.
Only Xun'er, who was still somewhat innocent when it came to these matters, failed to understand why everyone was reacting so strongly.
Xiao Tian shook her head and decided not to disturb them.
Let them continue getting closer to Xun'er.
That was a good thing, anyway.
At the very least, it would make the relationship among the women more harmonious.
A harem where everyone could get along like close sisters was precisely what Xiao Tian wanted.
After leaving the women to themselves, Xiao Tian turned her attention toward the two elderly men.
She needed to arrange accommodations for them first.
She certainly couldn't allow them to stay in the rear palace.
However, when Xiao Tian looked at their clothes, her expression became somewhat strange.
One was dressed in black.
The other was dressed in white.
Together, they looked almost exactly like the legendary Black and White Impermanence.
The two elders were completely baffled by Xiao Tian's strange expression.
The old man dressed in black finally couldn't help asking,
"Young Master Xiao Tian, is there something wrong with us?"
"No."
Xiao Tian quickly shook her head.
"I was simply happy to see Xun'er again."
She casually came up with an excuse.
And technically, it wasn't a lie.
She really was extremely happy to see Xun'er again.
The two elders immediately fell silent.
They were both old men, yet they had just been forced to endure another round of affection being shoved directly into their faces.
And it wasn't ordinary affection.
They were practically being force-fed dog food.
"Thank you both for protecting Xun'er all this way. May I ask your names?"
Xiao Tian cupped her hands and bowed slightly.
The old man dressed in white waved his hand.
"My name is Gu Qing. Protecting the young lady is our duty. There is no need for thanks."
The old man dressed in black nodded.
"My name is Gu Feng."
Hearing their names together, Xiao Tian suddenly looked at the two of them strangely.
"Are you two brothers?"
"No, no."
Gu Qing shook his head.
He was also rather curious about Xiao Tian's question.
"What makes you think that?"
"When we fought earlier, I sensed that the abilities of the two of you complemented each other perfectly. I thought you might be brothers."
Of course, Xiao Tian would never tell them the real reason.
Their names simply sounded interesting when placed together.
"Palace Master Xiao truly has extraordinary insight."
Gu Qing and Gu Feng exchanged a glance, both slightly surprised.
Without Xiao Tian needing to explain further, she could already tell that the two elders either possessed complementary abilities or had mastered some kind of powerful combined battle technique.
Combined techniques and coordinated battle skills were not uncommon on the Dou Qi Continent.
Many major factions possessed similar methods.
With the resources and heritage of the Ancient Clans, it would actually be strange if they didn't possess several powerful combination techniques.
In particular, the seven Ancient Clans each possessed their own armies of cultivators.
These armies were trained in coordinated formations and combined attacks, allowing them to unleash power far beyond what individual cultivators could achieve.
Without such techniques, those armies would merely become cannon fodder on the battlefield.
"Let's go. I'll arrange accommodations for the two of you," Xiao Tian said gently.
Gu Qing and Gu Feng glanced toward Xun'er.
She was still happily chatting with Ya Fei and the other women.
This was clearly Xiao Tian's private residence, and it would indeed be inappropriate for the two elders to remain here.
"Don't worry. Xun'er is completely safe here."
Hearing Xiao Tian's reassurance, Gu Qing and Gu Feng exchanged a meaningful glance.
Safe?
The hell she is!
It's precisely because you're here that we're worried!
Look at how obedient the young lady was whenever she was around Xiao Tian.
And then there were all these women surrounding him.
How could they possibly feel at ease?
They would probably have to sleep with their eyes open.
Of course, neither of them dared to say those thoughts aloud.
"Let's go."
Xiao Tian turned around and walked toward the front palace.
The two elders exchanged another glance before following behind her.
After all, they were guests under someone else's roof.
They had no choice but to bow their heads.
Just after Xiao Tian left with the two elders, Medusa returned with two little girls in her arms.
When Medusa entered the Divine Emperor Imperial Palace, colorful light suddenly enveloped her body.
As the radiance gradually faded, she transformed back into her alluring and bewitching human form.
She gently held the sleeping Xiao Ling and Xiao Meng in her arms before heading toward Little Fairy Doctor and the others.
...
After arranging a guest room for the two elders in the front palace, Xiao Tian prepared to leave.
"Palace Master Xiao, please wait."
Gu Feng suddenly called out.
Xiao Tian stopped and turned around.
"Is there anything else you need? If there's something you require, just let me know."
Gu Feng hesitated for a moment before speaking solemnly.
"If I may be so bold... the young lady must not lose her virginity yet."
His expression was unusually serious.
This matter concerned not only Xun'er's life, but also the future of the entire Gu Clan.
"I understand."
Xiao Tian's expression became serious as well.
"I am aware of the problem with Xun'er's bloodline. I will handle this matter appropriately."
After saying this, Xiao Tian glanced at the two elders one last time before turning around and walking outside.
Gu Feng watched her leave and let out a long sigh.
"I only hope nothing unexpected happens."
Gu Qing patted him on the shoulder and calmly comforted him.
"Don't worry. I don't think our future son-in-law is that kind of lustful person."
"Although the intelligence reports say that he has many women, two of the women we just met are still virgins. That's about all we can do for now."
"Besides, even if he really wanted to do something, do you think the two of us could stop him with our combined strength?"
Gu Feng fell silent.
He suddenly recalled the faint sense of danger he had felt from Xiao Tian earlier.
That feeling had clearly indicated that Xiao Tian's strength was no weaker than their own.
And then there was that even more terrifying existence—
the Nine-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python.
Just remembering the moment she had glanced at them was enough to make Gu Feng's hair stand on end.
An instinctive warning of death had erupted from the depths of his soul.
That feeling had been terrifying.
Hopefully...
"Relax," Gu Qing said calmly. "Things aren't as bad as you think."
He paused for a moment before a mysterious smile appeared on his face.
"But I just remembered something even more interesting."
As the elder brother, Gu Qing was clearly much more mentally composed than Gu Feng.
Gu Feng looked at him curiously.
"What is it?"