Chapter Ten, Stepping on Snow with a Graceful Smile.

Xiao Yan said, "I have never worn such a plain dress before. But it looks so elegant on you!"

A few people unconsciously slowed down their horses, fearing that the horses might stumble and collide with her. They were also afraid of stirring up a cloud of dust, dirtying her clothes and staining her silk skirt.

Fang Yan and Lin Rulong looked at each other and forced a bitter smile.

Tian Xiaofeng saw her innocence in her words. Even in the face of a life-and-death battle, she treated it as a lively event. In her heart, she couldn't help but smile bitterly and worry. Then she thought, "This girl, with her impressive swordsmanship, might be able to protect herself. Moreover, if Fang Yan is still worried, he can send her away again."

A few disciples could tell that Tian Xiaofeng still had doubts about her identity, and couldn't help but wonder if such an innocent and lovely girl would lie?

Her voice is not loud, soft and beautiful, like the clouds floating high in the sky, ready to be blown away by the wind at any time.

Another beautiful woman appeared from the window, wearing a light yellow garment, with high-pinned cloud-like hair, almost pale skin, lips devoid of color, unclear eyes, as if veiled in mist; her eyebrows lightly brushed, exuding a hint of melancholy. In terms of appearance, she is not as stunning as Xiaoyan, but her charm of alternating between joy and sorrow, loneliness and pride, is something Xiaoyan cannot match.

Who is it, on a stormy night, gently lifting me up from the mud and water?

Greetings, Tian Xiaofeng smiled and said to Fang Yandao: "Junior Sister has been looking for you but hasn't found you yet. Coincidentally, I met her and have brought her to the Nangong family. She is currently accompanying Miss Nangong. What a stunning beauty! Today, I have truly witnessed it. And there are even two more, truly rare."

Xiao Yan smiled and said, "Why are all the sisters I have recently met so kind? The two sisters in Uncle Lin's family are also afraid that I will have nothing to wear, and they love to dress me up."

Each row can accommodate six people, but every single one of them heard her words. Each person pulled their horse to a stop and turned their head to look at her, their gaze filled with an unprecedented gentleness.

They could no longer guess that Xiaoyan sneaked into the South Palace because Fang Yan refused to take her there. She found a chance to get in out of spite. Last night, before she left, she said to Fang Yan, "Do you really have to take me there?" Fang Yan thought she had given up on entering the mansion, but he never expected that she actually meant she had a way to get into the South Palace herself.

With a light leap, Xiao Yan had already fallen from the horseback to the ground. She untied her feather veil and draped it over the saddle, then removed her fine veil to reveal her stunningly beautiful face. Yan Zhiwei smiled faintly at Chong Tian Yuan.

Who does your heart ache for?

Tian Yuanzhi couldn't help but strike up a conversation: "Miss, which hero is your senior brother at Zhenyuan Escort Agency?"

Xiao Yan slowly drove the horse forward, Tian Xiaofeng quickly turned his horse around to meet her, and said softly, "Miss, is there something you need?"

The disciples were busy competing to briefly explain the cause and effect to her.

Fang Yan was both happy and angry, gritting his teeth and saying, "This little fox spirit!"

Four young disciples were also momentarily captivated by her appearance, unable to regain their composure, and unaware of the need for a reminder.

Nangong Xunchun smiled and said, "It is indeed Miss Xiaoyan who is currently in my sister's room. Is Young Master Fang going to see her now?"

His sword is a treasure, and his swordsmanship is even more like chasing the wind. Tian Xiaofeng traveled to a foreign land in his early years, obtained a piece of extremely hard cold iron, and invited the most famous swordsmith, Cao Ganjiang, in the martial arts world to forge this into a treasure sword, which was extremely sharp. Tian Xiaofeng named the sword after his son, calling it the "Yuanzhi Sword."

Tian Xiaofeng was startled, and with a loud shout of "Hey!", Tian Yuanzhi suddenly woke up as if from a dream. Faced with this seemingly dull stone sword, he hurriedly activated his internal energy and retreated.

Nangong Taxyue just glanced lightly at Fang Yan and said "Oh", then turned around and ignored him.

Can't cut, can't make sense. It's the pain of parting!

Worry keeps one from sleeping, the night seems endless!

With his robe gathered and his belt dragging, he walks into the high hall in his sandals.

If you were in heaven, could you hear my blessings?

Who has ever seen, the beautiful Miss Nangong, dressed in white, holding a branch of red plum blossoms, stepping on the snow, approaching the gentle and smiling young man, and smiling charmingly.

Tian Yuanzhi said, "Miss Xiaoyan is truly clever!"

Lin Rulong saw the others looking at him strangely and hurriedly explained, "We originally wanted to keep Xiao Yan away. It's not proper for a young girl to be so exposed, especially with the current great danger. What if she gets hurt? We didn't expect her to leave the escort agency quietly last night. We were worried, but unexpectedly she somehow convinced Master Tian to bring her here."

Fang Yan and Lin Rulong arrived at Nangong Mansion only in the late afternoon. By then, Tian Xiaofeng and others had already arrived. Upon hearing their arrival, they went out to greet them together with Nangong Xunchun and others.

Xiao Yan smiled and said, "Tian Daxia must believe that I am Brother Yan's junior sister."

Tian Xiaofeng's voice became softer, and he said, "Is Senior Brother from Zhenyuan Escort Agency? I am acquainted with the owner of the agency, Lin Rulong. I just don't know who Senior Brother is."

From afar, Tian Xiaofeng led his four proudest disciples and Tian Yuanzhi, rushing over.

Once the sea was difficult to be water, unless Wushan is not a cloud.

Xiao Yan smiled and waved her clothes at Fang Yan, saying, "Nan Gong has so many beautiful clothes. She asked me to pick a few for myself. But Nan Gong is taller than me, and I find them too long to wear. They are also too plain. I am still choosing. I will come find you after I finish. You and Uncle Lin can discuss how to help Nan Gong's family. I won't allow anyone to take Nan Gong away."

Standing tall, spitting out lofty verses, expressing anger and lamenting the desolation.

Tian Xiaofeng knew what she was using as soon as she drew her sword, it was the same Flowing Cloud Sword Technique as Fang Yan. The sword moves may appear similar and others may be able to learn them, but the serene and elegant unique sword intent is obviously something that others cannot imitate. At this moment, she referred to her senior brother as Brother Yan, indicating a close relationship. With no doubt in her heart, she smiled and said, "Since you are Fang Xiaoxia's junior sister, why not come with us to the Nangong Mansion? Fang Xiaoxia must be going there with Lin Zongbiao to help defend against a strong enemy." She continued, "Since you are Fang Xiaoxia's junior sister, why not come with us to the Nangong Mansion? Fang Xiaoxia must be going there with Lin Zongbiao to help defend against a strong enemy. However, the Nangong Mansion is already very dangerous these days. I wonder if your senior brother will feel at ease letting you go."

Tian Xiaofeng pondered for a moment and understood the reasoning. Lin Rulong was always cautious in his actions and had already transferred all the people from the escort agency to another place. He went to assist the Nangong Mansion, so even if he failed, his family and disciples would not be implicated. Fang Yan probably followed Lin Rulong to the Nangong Mansion. Although he was young, he was the most skilled escort in the Zhenyuan Escort Agency, and Lin Rulong relied heavily on him. Tian Xiaofeng had personally witnessed his flowing cloud swordsmanship, which even his own disciples might not be able to match. Based on his experience in the martial arts world, he could not tell where Fang Yan's master came from, but his swordsmanship was elegant and righteous, indicating that his master was not from an evil sect, but probably a reclusive expert. Therefore, Tian Xiaofeng held him in high regard. As for when Fang Yan had acquired such an extraordinary apprentice sister, he had no idea. In the face of the current crisis, although Xiao Yan did not seem to be from the Tianzheng Sect or any other hostile force, Tian Xiaofeng dared not tell her about Fang Yan's whereabouts.

Lin Rulong said, "This Xiaoyan, she is truly remarkable."

Fang Yan shook his head and turned around to leave.

Tian Yuanzhi is diligent in practicing martial arts, but his aptitude is not exceptional, and his cultivation has never reached the top level. However, compared to ordinary martial artists, he is much higher, and because of Tian Xiaofeng's reputation, few people really dare to fight him. He has heard many praises since he was young, which makes him somewhat impetuous and proud. He didn't pay much attention to Xiao Yan, a little girl, until she drew her sword. He was surprised and hurriedly defended himself, but he had already lost the initiative.

Little Yan looked very aggrieved and said, "I just said it, there is no one at that escort agency. I even went to the inner courtyard to check, but couldn't find a single dog or horse."

Little Yan fixed her gaze on them, watching as they galloped past her. Suddenly, she said, "Is that Tian Xiaofeng, the heroic Tian,?"

From afar, the sound of crisp laughter could be heard. Between the open windows of the small building, a red shadow fluttered, it was Xiaoyan. She was busy grabbing a piece of clothing and gesturing it against her body. The color of the clothing was plain and simple, it didn't seem to belong to Xiaoyan herself.

Tian Yuanzhi is the only son of Tian Xiaofeng. Although his talent is not the best, Tian Xiaofeng inevitably has some personal intentions. He pays special attention to guiding and instructing in the martial arts, and is indeed the outstanding disciple among his peers. When he saw Xiaoyan, who was delicate and weak, he felt great pity. He was afraid that his fellow disciples might accidentally hurt the delicate beauty, so he quickly dismounted and rushed forward, saying, "Let me learn from the young lady's superior skills."

Smile, just for you to see.

Nangong Taxyue looked at Xiaoyan gently and said, "Actually, you will look good in any clothes you wear."

The result is that Tian Yuanzhi kept retreating, with a hint of embarrassment; Xiao Yan's body floated with the sword, her clothes fluttered, as if she were an ancient flying immortal, ethereal and graceful.

The shadow of the flowing clouds also fell on the official road outside the city leading to Qingyang Mountain, shining on the red-clothed girl riding on a purple dappled horse.

Fang Yan sighed, it seems that Xiaoyan not only has natural beauty, but also has a natural good personality. Even though she has only been with the senior experts and young heroes for half a day, she still managed to win their favor, despite being deceived a little. It seems impossible to send Xiaoyan away now.

Tian Yuanzhi comes from a prestigious family, remains calm in chaos, swiftly changes his body shape, switches his martial arts moves several times, and simultaneously attacks with his sword.

Tian Xiaofeng has been famous for a long time. He has encountered countless flatterers who lack knowledge. There are also numerous people who are more eloquent than Xiaoyan. However, their voices are not as pleasant and delightful as Xiaoyan's.

Not to mention the eternal separation between heaven and man!

A few young people are playing and laughing by the lake, but their eyes are fixed on the small building where Nangong Taxyue is stepping on the snow.

Nangong Xunchun personally led Fang Yan to find Xiao Yan. Along the way, they saw magnificent and splendid houses and palaces, vast gardens, towering ancient trees, swaying exotic flowers, and the fragrance of grass permeated everywhere. Several white cranes were lazily flapping their wings and sunbathing. Upon seeing strangers, they flew to the nearby small lake and continued to groom their feathers. The lotus flowers in the lake had withered, but the floating leaves created a unique scenery. After passing through several white stone paths and a long wooden corridor, the two arrived at the small building where Nangong Taxyue lived.

Tian Yuanzhi received the sword and stood there in a daze, not knowing how to respond for a moment.

Then he took Xiaoyan all the way to the Nangong Mansion.

At the moment of being showered with endless love and affection, who knows the loneliness?

The sword light is cold and sharp, swift as the wind, carrying a chilling sensation that approaches the face.

Little Yan poked her head out of the window, and upon seeing Fang Yan, she stuck out her tongue and giggled.

South Palace Treading on Snow was stunned and said, "Once we pass this hurdle of the South Palace family, I will have someone make you some well-fitting clothes."

Xiao Yan said: "My name is Xiao Yan. I cannot speak well of my sect. My master would scold me for it. Even my senior brothers dare not speak of it."

But looking at his expression, there was not the slightest hint of displeasure.

There is such a beauty in the world! Tian Yuanzhi's mind was shaken, and his consciousness was somewhat confused. Seeing Xiaoyan taking a snow-white, cold and hard long sword from the saddle, dancing gracefully and elegantly, he was momentarily at a loss and didn't know how to dodge.

For whom do tears flow?

If you are in this world, have you ever heard my call?

Fang Yan originally wanted to frown and blame her for a few words, but seeing this smile, somehow, he also smiled.

Who is it, night after night, in my dream that is so enchanting and surreal, softly saying, "Take care, treading on snow!"

Nangong Xunchun also smiled and said to him, "Junior Sister is truly a celestial being in human form. I have traveled the rivers and lakes for many years, yet I have never seen such a stunning beauty. They say my sister is a beauty, but I think Junior Sister is even more beautiful." A few days ago, when he saw Fang Yan at the Shenfeng Villa, he did not show such a pleasant demeanor. It seemed that Fang Yan's status had suddenly risen because of this Junior Sister.

Not to mention the difference between life and death!

Nangong Xunchun smiled at Xiaoyan, waved his hand, and followed Fang Yan.

Sorrowful cries match in pairs, mournful wails pierce my heart.

Xiao Yan slowly put on the cloak, still covering her face with a veil. She mounted the horse and said, "Interesting, I've just entered the world and encountered such a big event. I must join in the fun."

Lost in thought, wandering around the place of Xi'an.

Spring birds flip and fly south, gracefully soaring alone.

Xiao Yan took the comb in front of the Nangong Taxyu makeup table, combed her hair twice, and said, "But it's my sister's appearance that I find most pitiful."

Tian Xiaofeng then asked, "May I know how to address you, Miss? And who is your teacher?"