This scene was one Xiao Yan had already experienced in his past life.
Back then, he panicked, terrified, as if he were enveloped in endless darkness.
This time, however, he was calm, without the slightest fear of the future.
This confidence came not only from his past-life memories but also from the fearless heart of a tens-of-thousands-of-years-old strong cultivator.
When the wind blows against him, he has learned to withstand it from all directions, unshakable.
"Although my Dou Qi has been greatly reduced, my talent for cultivation remains. In time, I can regain it."
Xiao Yan's words eased the elders' tension, including Xiao Zhan's, though their disappointment was still visible.
Though Xiao Yan was a prodigy, he had started cultivating at four and only reached Dou Zhe at eleven.
Now, with Dou Qi at Third Tier, even with his talent, it would likely take several years to regain.
These were the years of fastest progress in Dou Qi.
Such a setback could impact his path to becoming a strong cultivator.
"Yan'er, you should return and rest first. Recover your body."
Xiao Zhan waved lightly. Xiao Yan was ready to say goodbye.
Though the elders knew what he was thinking....after all, tens of thousands of years of experience.....they did not realize that compared to Yao Lao, a few years of cultivation was nothing.
Even though Yao Lao had absorbed Dou Qi only once, his massive soul and Bone Spirit Cold Fire could easily kill a Dou Ling or suppress a Dou Wang.
Until Xiao Yan reached Dou Wang, Yao Lao could still provide enormous help.
Moreover, with his precious memories from his past life, Xiao Yan had full confidence he could make Yao Lao even stronger than before.
Just as Xiao Yan prepared to leave, a servant ran in.
"Clan leader, elders, the young lady Ya Fei from the Mittel Auction House has come to visit.
She heard about Young Master Xiao Yan and brought a small gift to pay her respects."
"Ya Fei?"
Xiao Zhan and the elders exchanged a glance, all showing surprise.
They had heard of the new beautiful auction master at Mittel Auction House.
Initially, they assumed she was just a pretty face, but her subtlety exceeded expectations.
"Prepare the tea. I will personally receive Miss Ya Fei in the clan's guest hall."
Xiao Zhan nodded slightly, his expression serious.
The Mittel family was a giant in the empire. Even their Uten City branch could rival the three great families.
Ya Fei's status seemed low, but she was not far beneath the Xiao family head.
"Father, I also want to see Miss Ya Fei."
As Xiao Zhan prepared to leave, Xiao Yan laughed.
"You want to see her too?"
Xiao Zhan was slightly surprised, then nodded.
"That's fine. She came to see you, so you should meet her."
Recalling that fox-like woman, Xiao Yan's smile softened. In his past life, he had been depressed after losing Dou Qi, wanting to see no one.
He had forgotten that Ya Fei had actually come to visit him before.
If heaven gave him this chance again, he would give her a proper welcome this time.
A short while later, Xiao Yan followed Xiao Zhan to the Xiao family gate, spotting her exquisite cheongsam.
Ya Fei had likely just finished some training. Her naturally enchanting face still carried traces of youthful innocence.
Only now did Xiao Yan recall that when he first met Ya Fei, she was only a young woman just over twenty.
Counting her age, she was still under twenty.
"Clan Leader Xiao Zhan."
Meeting Xiao Zhan, Ya Fei's face naturally formed a perfectly measured smile.
"Hehe, Miss Ya Fei, it is an honor for the Xiao family to welcome you. Please, please....
Xiao Zhan and the elders were momentarily struck by her beauty but quickly composed themselves, impressing Ya Fei.
Yet among them, one gaze made her feel slightly uneasy.
This unease was not the greedy look of other men but a familiar gentleness, making her momentarily dazed.
But this young boy among the men? How could she have met him before?
Thinking so, Ya Fei looked at the young man in the crowd and softly smiled, lips slightly parted.
"Clan Leader Xiao Zhan, this handsome young man must be Young Master Xiao Yan."
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