As the two Soul Sect individuals departed, Elder Tongxuan’s figure moved, appearing before Xuner. He inquired, “Xuner, are you alright?” Xuner shook her head slightly. Xiao Yan hesitated for a moment, then cupped his hands and asked, “Elder Tongxuan, where are Little Healer Immortal and the others now?”
Elder Tongxuan pondered for a moment before replying, “They left three months after you entered the Heavenly Tomb. I presume they’ve returned to the Falling Star Pavilion. However, they didn’t specify the reason. They only said that if you emerged, you should return to the Falling Star Pavilion immediately.”
Hearing this, Xiao Yan furrowed his brows slightly, then nodded. After a moment’s hesitation, he turned to Xuner and said, “It seems something significant has indeed occurred. I may not stay in the Ancient Clan for long. Will you accompany me as I leave?”
Upon hearing this, Xuner hesitated for a moment, about to nod when Elder Tongxuan hurriedly interjected, “Xuner, there is an important matter within the clan. The Elders’ Council has decided that you cannot leave the Ancient Realm.”
“What is going on?” Xuner’s fine brows creased as she asked.
Elder Tongxuan hesitated, glancing at Xiao Yan. Before he could say anything, Xuner softly but firmly stated, “Elder Tongxuan, just speak. There are no outsiders here.”
Seeing Xuner’s resolve, Elder Tongxuan sighed and explained, “The Spirit Realm suddenly closed off…”
“The Spirit Realm? It has been sealed off?” Both Xiao Yan and Xuner were startled. Xuner’s face changed immediately.
“Is it the Spirit Clan?” Noting the change in Xuner’s expression, Xiao Yan mused. He understood that the Spirit Realm might be the space occupied by one of the ancient eight clans, the Spirit Clan.
“How could the Spirit Realm suddenly close off? No wonder the Spirit Clan did not send anyone to the Heavenly Tomb this time,” Xuner remarked, her brows furrowing.
“We sent experts to investigate, but we have received no information. The space where the Spirit Realm used to be has completely vanished. Even some of our elders who went to investigate found nothing, as if the Spirit Realm had been entirely hidden,” Elder Tongxuan said, frowning, clearly puzzled by this strange phenomenon.
“Sealing off a space and concealing it must be for a critical matter. Could the Spirit Clan be facing a disaster even they cannot handle?” Xuner whispered softly.
“That is unclear. Though the Spirit Clan has shown signs of decline in recent years and rarely interacts with us, their background is substantial. It would be difficult, even for another ancient clan like ours, to force them into such a situation,” Elder Tongxuan said, his brow furrowed with concern. “The clan chief is currently investigating this matter. If the Spirit Clan is indeed in trouble, we must be vigilant. Therefore, you cannot leave the Ancient Realm for now…”
Xuner pressed her lips together, her face solemn. This was the first time in many years she had heard of an ancient clan sealing off and hiding their space, which made her heart feel heavy.
“Xuner, since the timing is not right, it’s best to stay within the Ancient Realm. This is the safest place for you,” Xiao Yan said, his face serious. He was unfamiliar with the Spirit Clan but knew they were not to be underestimated.
Hearing Xiao Yan, Elder Tongxuan sighed in relief. Xuner, after a moment’s hesitation, reluctantly nodded, her beautiful eyes fixed on Xiao Yan. “Brother Xiao Yan, be cautious outside. Your enmity with the Soul Clan is deepening, and who knows when they might send a true expert after you.”
“Don’t worry,” Xiao Yan smiled reassuringly.
“Hehe, today, let Xiao Yan stay in the Ancient Realm for the night. We will escort all of you out tomorrow,” Tongxuan said with a smile.
Xiao Yan, having no objections, nodded.
The moonlight bathed the quiet, verdant mountains in its silvery glow…
In front of the tranquil bamboo house, Xiao Yan stood with his hands clasped behind his back, gazing at the moon, feeling a tinge of nostalgia. Although only half a year had passed in the outside world, he had spent three years inside the Heavenly Tomb with Xuner. He had grown accustomed to her presence, and the prospect of leaving again was daunting, unsure when they would meet next.
“Brother Xiao Yan…”
As Xiao Yan sighed, a soft, gentle voice sounded from behind him. A warm, delicate hand gently clasped his, and soon, a stunningly beautiful face appeared before him, her radiant smile warming his heart.
“Xuner… there’s something I need to tell you…”
Looking at her smiling face, Xiao Yan hesitated.
Xuner’s long lashes fluttered as she leaned against Xiao Yan’s chest, whispering, “Is it about Cai Lin?”
Xuner felt Xiao Yan’s body stiffen slightly. Looking up, she was met with a surprised expression.
“You…you know?” Xiao Yan, flustered, asked.
“Fretting for you, I needed to keep track of your well-being. And with my status in the Ancient Clan, I am privy to information about you, including Cai Lin,” Xuner murmured softly.
“About this…”
Xiao Yan’s heart was filled with warmth, but he stumbled, unsure of what to say next. Normally eloquent, words seemed to fail him. He knew Xuner, revered as a goddess, was perfect, and holding her felt like a precious luxury. Yet, any desire for more seemed greedy.
Seeing Xiao Yan’s awkwardness, Xuner shook her head and mumbled, “I was angry, but I couldn’t forget you. If I can’t forget, I must bear it… but this can’t be too easy for you.”
With that, Xuner bit Xiao Yan’s chest fiercely. Xiao Yan winced, standing still, carefully suppressing his aura to avoid hurting her.
“See if you dare to be unfaithful in the future!”
After a while, Xuner released her bite, her angry look turning adorably fierce under the moonlight.
Gazing at Xuner, Xiao Yan felt a surge of heat. He lowered his head and pressed his lips to hers…
Xuner’s body stiffened, her cheeks flushing red, the color spreading from her neck to the tips of her ears. After a moment, she struggled gently, but Xiao Yan held her tightly, eventually igniting a shared passion.
Under the moonlight, the two figures seemed to melt into one, their profound affection hidden as the moon slipped behind the clouds.
When the moonlight dimmed, the lovers separated. Xuner’s blushing face, enticingly beautiful, stirred Xiao Yan’s desire. His gaze hot, his hand slowly traced her curves, but just as he was about to deepen the moment, a cough sounded in the bamboo grove…
The sudden sound, like a bolt of lightning, separated them. Turning, they saw a middle-aged man in plain clothes standing nearby—Gu Yuan, the clan chief and Xuner’s father.
Xuner’s face turned even redder. She pinched Xiao Yan’s side, then quickly retreated into the room.
Left alone, Xiao Yan could only laugh bitterly and nervously meet Gu Yuan’s gaze.
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