Xun'er's arms were wrapped tightly around Brother Xiao Yi's waist, getting tighter and tighter.
Although Brother Xiao Yi didn't understand what was wrong with Xun'er, he didn't say anything, just held her quietly.
After a long time, Xun'er slowly let go of Brother Xiao Yi.
She looked up at Brother Xiao Yi, her eyes already moist.
"Girl, what's wrong with you...?"
Brother Xiao Yi was a little confused and asked softly.
After all, this was the first time he had seen Xun'er shed tears since they were little.
Because in Brother Xiao Yi's impression, although Xun'er had always liked to follow him since childhood, appearing gentle and like a well-bred young lady...
She was, after all, a Young Lady of the Ancient Clan, and her personality was very strong. No matter what she encountered, she had never been so sad or upset.
After Brother Xiao Yi raised his hand to wipe away the tears from the corners of Xun'er's eyes...
Xun'er slowly spoke, "Brother Xiao Yi, I suppose you already know about my background, right...?"
Brother Xiao Yi was slightly stunned when he heard this, "Ah?"
Xun'er looked at Brother Xiao Yi's feigned expression, and the corners of her mouth curved upwards again, revealing that familiar smile.
"Brother Xiao Yi, there's no need to hide it from Xun'er anymore..."
"Earlier, when we were in the outer court, I sensed a token on you that carried my father's Qi..."
"Although I don't understand why my father would personally travel to Jia Nan Academy to see you, I can confirm that you have already met..."
"You must also know my true origin, that I am from the Ancient Clan..."
Hearing Xun'er's words, a hint of an awkward smile also appeared on Brother Xiao Yi's face.
He hadn't expected that the jade token Gu Yuan had given him back then had already been discovered by Xun'er.
He had to admit, this Girl was truly good at hiding things, only revealing it today.
"Brother Xiao Yi, I was arranged to enter the Xiao Family from a young age for the ancient jade passed down in the Xiao Family..."
"But that day, after my father met you, he immediately sought me out and told me that I could no longer continue to Cultivate outside and needed to return to the clan to receive the Legacy..."
As Xun'er spoke, the smile on her lips disappeared again, replaced by a look of deep reluctance.
Hearing this, Brother Xiao Yi also couldn't help but be slightly stunned.
Because Brother Xiao Yi had long known that this day would come; after all, Xun'er was a Young Lady of the Ancient Clan, and one day she would have to return to the Ancient Clan.
He just hadn't expected this day to come so soon... A strange look flashed in Brother Xiao Yi's eyes, his throat subtly moved, but from his lips only came the two words, "Xun'er."
Although Brother Xiao Yi also didn't want Xun'er to leave, given his current strength, he didn't have the power to keep her, let alone protect her.
For Xun'er, returning to the Ancient Clan was naturally the best option... "Xun'er, don't be sad..."
"With your talent, if you were to always wander with me outside, it would be a waste of your potential..."
"Returning to the Ancient Clan to Cultivate is the best choice for you..."
"Moreover, when I become strong in the future, I will still come to the Ancient Clan to find you..."
Brother Xiao Yi forced a smile, and as usual, raised his hand to pinch Xun'er's cheek.
Xun'er nodded heavily when she heard this, "Mm!"
"I believe Brother Xiao Yi will one day be able to reach the pinnacle of the continent!"
"Xun'er will always wait for Brother Xiao Yi..."
As Xun'er finished speaking, she immediately took out a black scroll and handed it to Brother Xiao Yi.
"Brother Xiao Yi, this is the Ancient Clan's Earth Rank high-grade Dou Technique, the Emperor Seal Art. You will be able to open it when you reach the Dou King stage..."
"Xun'er is leaving, and there's nothing else I can give to help Brother Xiao Yi; it seems only this Dou Technique will be useful..."
Brother Xiao Yi slowly picked up the black scroll in his hand and glanced at it, his mind instantly filled with countless thoughts.
Brother Xiao Yi slowly stepped forward, embraced Xun'er tightly from behind, leaned close to her ear, and whispered, "Xun'er, believe me..."
"I will definitely come to the Ancient Clan personally to welcome you back..."
Feeling the warm breath from Brother Xiao Yi as he spoke, Xun'er's earlobes instantly turned red.
Xun'er didn't speak, but slowly turned around and kissed Brother Xiao Yi... A dark and windy night, instantly extinguishing the candlelight outside the house.
A lone man and woman, sharing a room...
The next second, a golden light suddenly erupted around Xun'er, directly sending Brother Xiao Yi flying a meter away.
Seeing this, Xun'er rushed forward to help Brother Xiao Yi up, and said softly, "Brother Xiao Yi..."
Brother Xiao Yi waved his hand, a hint of awkwardness on his face, "Xun'er, I'm fine..."
That golden light just now was extremely gentle, and although it didn't cause any substantial harm to Brother Xiao Yi, he still felt a terrifying warning from it.
Presumably, it was the Restriction that Gu Yuan had set, as Xiao Xuan had mentioned before.
Xun'er also understood what it was, but there was nothing she could do.
"Brother Xiao Yi, please believe that Xun'er will definitely wait for you..."
Xun'er said softly with extreme seriousness, then turned and left.
Watching Xun'er's retreating figure, Brother Xiao Yi's heart was filled with mixed emotions...
The next second, Xiao Xuan's figure slowly appeared.
Looking at Brother Xiao Yi, he burst out laughing, "Little Fellow, I already warned you..."
"Such things shouldn't be rushed. She's a Young Lady of the Ancient Clan, so that old fellow Gu Yuan naturally has many precautions..."
"Yet you were still so impatient..."
Brother Xiao Yi, however, pouted with a hint of helplessness; that was purely due to the atmosphere at the time.
Seeing Brother Xiao Yi's expression, Xiao Xuan didn't say anything more, but merely flicked his finger, drawing the black scroll from Brother Xiao Yi's hand.
"Emperor Seal Art..."
"This little Girl is quite generous, to actually give you this Dou Technique..."
"Little Fellow, I see that Ancient Clan Girl has deep feelings for you. You must not let her down..."
Brother Xiao Yi nodded, "Ancestor, what are you saying? As a descendant of the Xiao Clan, don't you know what kind of person I am...?"
Xiao Xuan smiled slightly, "Our Xiao Clan people are naturally upright and act with integrity..."
Brother Xiao Yi didn't say anything more when he heard this, but a hint of loss flashed in his eyes.
Xiao Xuan also noticed Brother Xiao Yi's disappointment, slowly stepped forward, patted Brother Xiao Yi's shoulder, and said softly, "Little Fellow, don't be sad..."
"That Girl is just returning to the Ancient Clan; she's not dead, and you'll still see her in the future..."
"Your most urgent task now is to improve your strength, to make yourself strong enough for the Ancient Clan to take you seriously. By then, I'm sure that old fellow Gu Yuan won't have a single complaint..."
Xiao Xuan was surprisingly patient in comforting Brother Xiao Yi at this moment.
Brother Xiao Yi nodded heavily when he heard this.
"Ancestor, you're right!"
"What I can do now is become stronger!"
"Alchemy! To make the final preparations for subduing the Fallen Heart Flame!"
Brother Xiao Yi quickly stood up and said in a deep voice.
Xiao Xuan, seeing Brother Xiao Yi return to his energetic self, also smiled and nodded.
At the same time, Xiao Xuan thought of Brother Xiao Yi's disappointed expression just now, and as the Ancestor of the Xiao Family...
Xiao Xuan also felt quite helpless in his heart. If he had successfully broken through to Dou Emperor back then, how would the descendants of the Xiao Clan be in such a state... Or if he hadn't been so impulsive back then...