After waiting outside the courtyard for a long time, the door in front of Xiao Zhan suddenly opened.

"Chief Xiao, what are you doing here so early?"

"I wanted to come over and see if the ancient patriarch was up. After all, that kid Xun'er went to the martial arts field today, so I thought you should go and have a look."

Gu Yuan glanced at him, and seemed to be able to see something resembling respect in Xiao Zhan's nervousness.

He has seen this kind of look many times. He has been in a high position for thousands of years, and everyone has always been respectful to him.

"No, although that child is young, she is very stable. Besides, didn't your Xiao Yan take her with him?

With that child here, I feel relieved."

As a Nine-Star Fighting Saint, his perception ability is extremely powerful.

This was not the first time he had met the Xiao family.

But the last time I came here, the Xiao family was still in Jia Ma Holy City, and Xiao Yan had just been born at that time.

In order to inquire about the Xiao family's situation, he went to the Xiao family to take a look.

With his strength as a fighting saint, naturally no one noticed.

But when he saw Xiao Yan, he noticed something unusual, because the soul power of a child was much stronger than that of ordinary people.

Almost the same as Xun'er.

And this time, Xiao Yan made a good impression on him.

At least he'll be a good playmate.

Although the main reason why Xun'er came here was for the jade, it was his father's wish to be able to make up for his children's childhood.

After all, I have suffered for so many years for my family.

"In this case, does the ancient patriarch want to wait a little longer?

I have asked people to prepare a banquet. May I have the honor to invite you to the banquet at noon?"

"No, there are still many things in the clan that are waiting for me to go back and deal with. The child will be fostered in your home. These things will be used as payment."

He flipped his hand, and an ordinary ring appeared in his hand.

"I see that your Xiao family does not lack money. There are some magic cores, herbs, elixirs and the like, as well as several techniques, which you may also be able to use."

Originally Gu Yuan's plan was to give money, but the Xiao family now occupies Wutan City and is not short of money, so he took out this.

Fortunately, when I left the family, I made some preparations and took out some lower-level items from below, otherwise there would really be nothing to take at this time.

"What are you doing? You've already said it. Our two families have been friends for generations. Besides, my wife and I also like Xun'er's child very much. It's just raising a child. Why do we need to spend so much money..."

Although he said this, he honestly put the ring on his hand.

Seeing him like this, Gu Yuan didn't bother to say anything to him anymore. After saying a few words, he said goodbye and left.

When he left, he directly distorted the space and suddenly disappeared without a trace.

Xiao Zhan looked at the person disappearing in front of him, touched the newly acquired Najie in his hand, and turned around to leave.

…

Outside Wutan City.

After Gu Yuan distorted the space, he did not directly enter the space channel, but appeared here.

The man shrouded in shadow knelt on the ground and saluted him. It was obvious that this man was very excited.

"Ling Ying, you are here to protect the young lady, but do not affect the young lady's work. However, you do not have to obey the young lady's orders when necessary, do you understand?"

"Don't worry, Patriarch, even if my subordinates die, they will definitely protect the safety of the young lady."

"You don't need to die. Do you have the jade slip from the calling clan with you?"

"Take it with you. If there is an irresistible danger, I will call the fighting masters in the clan to come."

“What kind of unstoppable danger can there be in a small place like the Jia Ma Empire?

I don’t know what the Xiao family saw in this place and chose to settle here.

The lady also has the jade slip calling me in her hand, so there shouldn't be any big problems."

"Clan Leader, if there is any movement from the Soul Clan, we may not have time to call for support."

"Don't worry, there are people in the family who are keeping an eye on the Soul Clan's movements. If they come this way, we won't be unaware of them."

Gu Yuan looked up at the sky and saw that it was already getting late.

"I can't be out for too long, otherwise problems will easily occur. I will return to the clan now. Miss, you should report this matter to the clan regularly.

However, there are some things that you don’t have to worry about.

If the elders of the clan give you any orders, you don’t have to pay attention to them."

"My subordinate understands."

Ling Ying bent down again, and when he raised his head, the big man in front of him had disappeared.

He adjusted his breathing to calm himself down, and then slowly melted into the shadows.

His duty is to quietly guard the lady's side, but the lady's perception is very keen, so he can't get too close yet.

…

Xiao family.

Xiao Zhan quickly returned to his yard after Gu Yuan left. At this time, none of the children at home were there, only Bai Yao was at home.

"Fifth brother, is he gone?"

"He should have left already. You go find your father now. I'll go to the martial arts field to see the child."

"Okay, I'll go right away."

When Bai Yao arrived at the back mountain and found Xiao Lin, Xiao Lin was changing clothes.

He put the ghost mask on his face and put on the shadow cloak.

"Father,"

Bai Yao looked at Xiao Lin who was shrouded in black smoke in front of him, and thought something had happened to him, so he shouted subconsciously.

"fine."

Xiao Lin's voice came out from the smoke, and soon the surrounding black smoke gathered towards him.

However, after the gathering ended, Bai Yao appeared wearing a black robe.

Even the voice became Bai Yao's voice.

"Father, what are you doing?"

Bai Yao looked at Xiao Lin changing into this appearance and still standing in front of her, and her whole body felt bad.

"It's a small trick. I can't pretend to be you for too long. You talk to me as we walk."

"Yes, father."

Bai Yao followed Xiao Lin and walked in the direction of Xiao's house, saying as he walked.

"The ancient tribe leader has left, but he left his daughter behind in the tribe, saying he was fostering her at home. I think the child is very young, but she seems to be very smart.

Father, you have transformed into me, shouldn’t I go back at this time?”

"It's okay, where did Xiao Zhan go?"

"Fifth brother went to the martial arts field to see the children. After all, the little girl named Xun'er is playing with the third child and the others at the martial arts field."

"You wait here in the back mountain and hide in the cave. Don't let anyone find you. I'll go take a look."

Xiao Lin was extremely fast. He took Bai Yao to put the people into the back mountain cave, and then he came to the martial arts field in Bai Yao's appearance.

Xiao Yan and the others are practicing with their teacher. Even if Bai Yao arrives, they will naturally not be able to end this matter.

Moreover, Xiao Zhan was here just now and did not affect the children's training. He just took a look and left.

Xiao Lin naturally couldn't do this.

She walked to the sidelines, sat next to Xun'er and touched her head.

"Aunt Bai."

Xun'er was like a real child, sweetly calling her aunt.
Chapter completed!