Chapter 3: Guests

Some puzzled gazes swept over the three strangers. Among them, there was an elderly man dressed in a moonlight white robe. The old man wore a broad smile, his spirit vibrant, and although his eyes were somewhat small, they sparkled with brilliance. Xiao Yan's gaze slightly lowered, finally resting on the old man's chest, and his heart suddenly tightened. On the old man's robe, prominently displayed on his chest, was a silver crescent moon, surrounded by seven glittering golden stars.

After moving my body a bit in the room, an aged voice came from outside: "Third Young Master, the clan leader requests your presence in the hall"

The three elders were momentarily taken aback, their gazes shifting towards the quiet Xiao Xun'er in the corner, their mouths moved slightly, yet none dared to speak further

Although the young girl was subtly sending signals of affection, it seemed to have no allure for the young man. At this moment, he was concentrating all his attention on the beautiful girl beside him

Beneath the left hands of the four individuals, some influential and capable elders of the family are seated. Beside them, there are also some outstanding young members of the family.

Looking at the youthful face of the young man, the elderly man in the green robe nodded kindly. In the moment he turned around, his murky old eyes passed over a barely perceptible hint of regret. Alas, with the Third Young Master's previous talent, he should have long since become an outstanding fighter, but unfortunately...

The delicate earlobes of the young girl were adorned with a green jade pendant, which emitted a crisp sound as it swayed gently, suddenly revealing a hint of preciousness

The Third Young Master, Xiao Yan, ranks third in his family, with two older brothers above him. However, they have long since gone out to train and only occasionally return home at the end of the year. Overall, both older brothers treat their younger brother Xiao Yan quite well.

Giggling softly, Xiao Xun'er looked at Xiao Yan's reaction, her lips curling into a gentle smile. Her gaze shifted to the book before her, and she seemed to murmur to herself, "Although I know he means well, Xun'er is still a girl, after all. How can one sneakily touch a girl's body? If Xun'er finds out who that person is, hum..."

"You have helped me out again," Xiao Yan said with a low laugh, inhaling the faint fragrance of the girl beside him.

As the young man closed his eyes in meditation, the ancient black ring on his finger emitted a strange faint glow once again, only to fall silent shortly thereafter

"Seven Star Great Dou Master! This old man is actually a Seven Star Great Dou Master? Truly, one cannot judge a person by their appearance!" Xiao Yan felt greatly astonished in his heart; the old man's strength was actually two stars higher than that of his father

Father, three elders!" He stepped forward quickly and respectfully bowed to the four individuals in the elevated positions.

Beside the old man sat a young couple, both dressed in identical moon-white robes. The man, around twenty years of age, possessed a handsome appearance and a tall, upright figure, exuding considerable charm. However, the most significant aspect was the five golden stars depicted on his chest, symbolizing the youth's strength: a Five-Star Fighter

The corners of his mouth cracked slightly, and Xiao Yan felt a bit guilty in his heart. He observed his nose with his eyes, his nose with his heart, remaining silent and unspoken

Following the old steward through the backyard, they finally stopped outside the solemn reception hall, respectfully knocked on the door, and then gently pushed it open to enter

The youth let out a slow breath of turbid air, his eyes suddenly opening wide. A faint white glow flashed through his pitch-black eyes, a manifestation of the fighting spirit that had just been absorbed but not yet fully refined.

When Xun'er was between four and six years old, someone would sneak into my room every night, using a rather clumsy technique and lacking in robust fighting spirit to nourish my bones and meridians. Each time, they would leave drenched in sweat before finally departing in exhaustion. Xiao Yan, who do you think that person could be?" Xun'er fell silent for a moment, then suddenly turned her head and smiled sweetly at Xiao Yan, her unique charm causing the surrounding young men to gaze at her with shining eyes. Suddenly turning her head, she smiled sweetly at Xiao Yan, her unique charm causing the surrounding young men to gaze at her with shining eyes

With his handsome appearance and remarkable abilities, this young man not only captivates some ignorant young ladies in the family, but even the one sitting beside him, Xiao Mei, when her beautiful eyes shift in this direction, also reveals a hint of extraordinary brilliance.

With a smile and a nod, Xiao Yan chose to ignore the impatience and faint disdain directed at him by the three elders beside him. He turned back and scanned the hall, only to be astonished to find that there was no seat for himself.

His fists were tightly clenched together. After a while, the young man forced a bitter smile and shook his head. Exhausted in both body and mind, he climbed down from the bed and stretched his somewhat numb ankles and thighs. Possessing only three levels of fighting spirit and books, he had no ability to disregard various forms of fatigue

At this moment, Xiao Zhan above also noticed Xiao Yan's embarrassment, a flash of anger crossed his face as he frowned at the elder beside him and said: "Second Elder, you..."

The hard-earned fighting spirit is fading away... I, I can't believe it!" The young man's face suddenly filled with anger as he sensed within himself, and he cursed in a somewhat sharp voice.

Xiao Yan's actions seemed to surprise the young girl somewhat. Although she was not the type to think the world revolved around her, she was well aware of her own beauty and demeanor. Xiao Yan's casual gesture truly caught her off guard, but of course, that was all there was to it

Those who can become Great Fighters are at least renowned strong individuals in their respective regions. Such strength will attract the attention of any force. Therefore, it is no wonder that Xiao Yan felt astonished upon suddenly encountering a strong individual of such caliber

"The Samsung Fighter, this girl... if not for external stimulation, she would be an absolute genius!" Taking a light breath of cool air, Xiao Yan's gaze lingered on the girl's cold and beautiful face for just a moment before shifting away. Regardless of his youthful appearance, he possessed a mature soul. Although the girl was very beautiful, he had no intention of behaving like a drooling fool to be disliked.

Oh. After casually agreeing, Xiao Yan changed into a new set of clothes and walked out of the room. He smiled at an elderly man in a green robe outside the door and said, "Let's go, Butler Mo"

Additionally, beside the delicate and developing bosom of the young girl, three golden stars are depicted

Gazing at Xiao Xun'er's smiling face, Xiao Yan hesitated for a moment, touched his nose, and nodded. Then, amidst the envious gazes of the many young boys, he walked over and sat down beside her

"Hehe, Yan'er, you are here. Please take a seat quickly." Looking at Xiao Yan's arrival, Xiao Zhan stopped his conversation with the guests, nodded at him, and gestured for him to sit down.

This young girl is of a similar age to Xiao Yan, which surprised him. Her appearance is even more beautiful than that of Xiao Mei by a few degrees. Within this family, perhaps only Xiao Xun'er, who resembles a blue lotus, could be compared to her. No wonder this man looks down on the ordinary women in the clan.

Looking at Xiao Yan, who stood still, the young members of the clan around him could not help but burst into mocking laughter, clearly enjoying the sight of his embarrassment

Cough, I sincerely apologize for forgetting the Third Young Master, haha, I will have someone prepare it immediately! The old man in the yellow robe, who was glared at by Xiao Zhan, smiled faintly and lightly patted his forehead in a gesture of 'self-reproach', yet the hint of sarcasm in his eyes was hardly concealed

Uh... now Xun'er is the genius of the family, isn't it easy to want friends?" Seeing the girl's somewhat melancholic and smooth profile, Xiao Yan chuckled awkwardly

The hall is quite spacious, and there are a considerable number of people present. Seated at the top are Xiao Zhan and three elderly men with indifferent expressions. They are the elders of the clan, wielding power that is not inferior to that of the clan leader

On the other side, three strangers were seated, and they were presumably the distinguished guests mentioned by Xiao Zhan last night

In the corner of the hall, Xiao Xun'er smiled as she closed the thick book in her hands, her demeanor elegant and composed, and she playfully winked at Xiao Yan.

Cough... How would I know? We were so small, still crawling on the ground, how could I possibly know? A sudden jolt ran through his heart, and Xiao Yan chuckled awkwardly a couple of times, then somewhat guiltily shifted his gaze towards the hall.

Sigh, my position in this family seems to be getting lower and lower. In the past, things were better, but now I am being embarrassed in front of guests. These three old geezers..." With a self-deprecating smile, Xiao Yan shook his head inwardly

"Brother Xiao Yan, please sit here!" The girl's gentle laughter suddenly echoed in the hall

Becoming a five-star fighter at around the age of twenty indicates that the young person's talent for cultivation is indeed extraordinary

Xiao Xun'er smiled gently, revealing her adorable dimples on her small face. Her delicate fingertips turned the pages of the ancient book in her hands once more. Despite her young age, she possessed a certain intellectual beauty. With her long eyelashes fluttering, she lingered over the text for a moment, then suddenly said softly: "Brother Xiao Yan hasn't sat alone with Xun'er for three years, has he?"

On the bed, a young man sits cross-legged with his eyes closed, his hands forming peculiar mudras in front of him. His chest rises and falls gently, creating a perfect cycle with each breath. As he breathes, a faint white airflow enters his body through his mouth and nose, nourishing his bones and flesh.