The most important thing for a family to maintain its longevity was to maintain its vitality. The source of vitality came from the younger generation of the family. They were the fresh blood of the family. Only with the continuous influx of fresh blood could the big machine of the family keep running.
Therefore, the coming of age ceremony was a day that every family attached great importance to, and the Xiao family was no exception.
As one of the three great clans of Wu Tan City, the coming of age ceremony of the Xiao clan naturally attracted the attention of various factions in the city. Some factions that were friendly with them were even directly invited to participate in the coming of age ceremony.
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Accompanying Xun Er, he sat under the shade of a big tree. The cool breeze blew gently, making him feel warm and comfortable.
Xiao Yan looked at the enormous stage in the distant arena. The stage was made from an enormous piece of wood. It was a stage that was specially built for the purpose of holding the Coming of Age Ceremony this time around.
Xiao Yan's eyes swept over the empty stage. He immediately shifted them to the crowd below the wooden stage that had come from various factions. He helplessly softly said,"There are so many people…"
Seeing Xiao Yan's somewhat depressed face, Xun Er, who was aware that he liked silence, immediately laughed in a gloating manner.
Xun Er sensed Xiao Yan's depressed gaze just as her laughter sounded. She hurriedly shut her small mouth and swept her gaze over him. A faint golden glow flashed across her limpid eyes that were difficult to detect. She smiled in a somewhat surprised manner and said,"What level has Xiao Yan ge-ge reached?”
Hearing this, Xiao Yan glanced at her before lowering his head gloomily.
At this moment, the corner of Xiao Yan's eyes suddenly paused. In the direction of the giant wooden platform, there was an enchanting woman in a red dress. She was chatting with someone with a smile. The voluptuous exquisite body that was wrapped under the red dress was faintly discernible and extremely alluring. At this moment, there were already quite a number of people surrounding her, and it had become the most lively circle below the platform.
This red dressed woman, whose smile and frown were filled with a mature charm, was the chief auctioneer of the Temir Auction House, Ya Fei, whom Xiao Yan had met before.
Xiao Yan's gaze randomly swept over the water snake-like waist. He quietly sighed in his heart,"Why is she here? I hope she doesn't see me, doesn't see me.”Of course, Ya Fei would definitely see it when Xiao Yan entered the arena later.
Just as Xiao Yan's gaze paused on Ya Fei's body, a young lady's soft snort was suddenly transmitted from beside him.
"Cough…" Blinking his eyes, Xiao Yan withdrew his gaze without leaving a trace. He forced a smile at Xun Er, who had an indifferent face, and said,"I didn't expect someone from the Primer Auction House to come to our family's coming-of-age ceremony.”
Glancing at Xiao Yan, who was acting as if nothing had happened, Xun Er said indifferently,"The Xiao family has a good relationship with Wu Tan City's Temir Auction House. What's so strange about her coming? Moreover, this woman's social skills were publicly acknowledged as powerful in Wu Tan City. Some young masters who had gone after her beauty had spent an unknown amount of money on her, but in the end, they had not even seen a single bubble. If Xiao Yan ge-ge had such thoughts, he had to be careful. Xun Er would not lend money for you to do these things.”
Hearing this, Xiao Yan smiled embarrassedly and said,"Don't worry, I won't have such thoughts.”
"Eh, why is she back?" Xun Er also gave up on attacking after seeing Xiao Yan withdraw. She was quiet for a moment before she suddenly exclaimed.
"Who is it?" Xiao Yan was startled. He followed Xun Er's gaze and looked over. His brows slowly knit together.
In the direction of their gazes, a beautiful woman dressed in what appeared to be academy attire was leaning against a large tree. The beautiful woman had a long sword at her waist and her figure was quite tall. The most eye-catching thing was that pair of round and slender long legs. This pair of sexy long legs was something that even the enchanting Ya Fei did not possess.
"She is…Xiao Yu?" Staring at the tall beauty, Xiao Yan frowned and said,"Didn't she go to the Jia Nan Academy to further her studies? Why are you back?"
Xun Er lovingly shrugged her shoulders. Suddenly, she turned her head and teased,"Xiao Yan ge-ge, you seem to be in trouble this time around.”
Xiao Yan rubbed his somewhat painful forehead and thought,"This is bad. I'm really in trouble. What is the original Xiao Yan doing? Why would he touch someone else's leg? I hope she didn't see me.”
In the distance, Xiao Yu seemed to have sensed something. She turned her head and looked at Xiao Yan under the large tree. She was slightly startled and immediately frowned. A disdain and disgust flashed across her pretty eyes.
Hesitating for a moment, Xiao Yu moved her long and sexy legs and walked towards Xiao Yan.
Seeing her walk over, Xiao Yan was about to cry. She really came.
"Ha, Xiao Yan, it is really unexpected that you will still be able to make a comeback. It is really surprising.”Xiao Yu coldly laughed as she walked closer and saw the impatience on Xiao Yan's face that he was too lazy to hide.
"Hehe, that was just luck. It's not a big deal. Go do your thing.”Xiao Yan hurriedly begged her to leave quickly in his heart.
"Oh, luck? "Looks like you've learned a lot after such a long time." Xiao Yu looked down at Xiao Yan and said disdainfully, clearly using a commanding tone to lecture him.
Xiao Yan was on the verge of crying. He shouted,"Big sister, I just touched your thigh. How many years ago was that?”
Hearing this, Xiao Yu, who was laughing coldly, immediately had a livid expression.
Xiao Yu's pretty face immediately turned green after being hit by Xiao Yan's words. She extended her hand and grabbed the handle of the longsword at her waist.
The corner of Xiao Yan's mouth contained a faint cold smile as he looked at the green faced Xiao Yu. He leaned back and advised,"Don't attack? Everyone had to prioritize harmony. It was not good to fight.”
"What can you do if you attack? You've become a pacifist!" Xiao Yu's jade-like hand tightly gripped the hilt of her sword, forcefully resisting the urge to draw her sword and slash someone. She sneered and mocked,"So what if your talent has returned? Three years ago, I, Xiao Yu, was able to chase you all over the mountain. Three years later, I can do the same.”
Xiao Yan's eyebrows twitched slightly. A 'Jing' word jumped on his forehead. If Xiao Yu forced him to this extent, he would also be angry. His gaze swept over Xiao Yu's ample chest that was covered by the light purple school uniform. There were three golden stars drawn there. This represented Xiao Yu's current strength, a three star Dou Zhe. It seemed that this woman had improved a lot during this year of advanced studies in the academy.
"What are you looking at?" Seeing Xiao Yan's gaze, Xiao Yu's already green face became even colder.
"So what if I see it? What has it got to do with you?" Xiao Yan was so angry that he cursed.
"Little bastard!" Gritting her silver teeth, Xiao Yu, who could no longer endure it, finally pulled out the long sword at her waist with a "qiang" sound and pointed it at Xiao Yan,"Do you believe that I will cut off your tongue?”
Xiao Yan's eyes did not even blink as he eyed the cold, sparkling steel sword in front of him. However, his voice was a little afraid as he said,"I said that everyone should be harmonious. "However, if you really want to fight…" As he spoke, Xiao Yan's right palm curled slightly. A powerful suction force gradually formed in his palm. He possessed three Xuan Class Dou Techniques and his current strength was even higher than Xiao Yu's. If they were to really fight, Xiao Yu would definitely not be a match for him. However, if it was a life and death battle, Xiao Yan would definitely lose. This was not a difference in strength, but a difference in fighting experience.
Xun Er by the side helplessly shook her head as she looked at the two people who were at loggerheads with each other. Her eyes swept into the distance as she smiled and reminded,"Uncle Xiao and the others are here."
Hearing Xun Er's reminder, Xiao Yu frowned slightly. She turned her head and indeed saw Xiao Zhan, whose expression had changed a little, hurriedly walking over.
"Hmph, consider yourself lucky."
With a cold snort, Xiao Yu withdrew the long sword in her hand. She moved her sexy and round long legs and turned around to leave. When she passed by Xun Er, her footsteps suddenly stopped and she said,"Cousin Xun Er, your appearance and training talent are both excellent. You should stay away from some people. Otherwise, it will be too late for you to regret if you are contaminated with any bad habits in the future.”
Xun Er smiled faintly in the face of Xiao Yu's reminder. She said with a smile,"Thank you Xiao Yu biao-jie for your reminder, but Xun Er feels that Xiao Yan ge-ge is very good.”
Xiao Yu's pretty face changed slightly when she heard Xun Er's words that contained a deep meaning. Her gaze swept over the faintly smiling Xun Er and said with a deep meaning,"When you leave the clan in the future, you will know how big the outside world is. There are countless men who are more outstanding than that fellow. If you meet a man who can move your heart, then…"
"Xiao Yu biao-jie, you are worrying too much. Xun Er will not have the things that you said.”Xun Er's red lips slightly pursed as she indifferently interrupted Xiao Yu's words.
Being interrupted by Xun Er, Xiao Yu felt a little embarrassed. After fiercely shooting a glance at Xiao Yan, she left somewhat unhappily.
Watching Xiao Yu leave angrily, Xiao Yan finally sighed in relief. He softly sighed,"What a troublesome woman."
Xun Er smiled when she heard this. She covered her mouth and laughed softly,"Actually, I am very curious as to why she is always making things difficult for Xiao Yan ge-ge. Although you accidentally barged into the place where she bathed back then, would this cause her to always be against you?”
"How would I know? But I know that nothing good will come out of meeting her.”Xiao Yan innocently spread his hands and immediately threw his gaze toward Xiao Zhan and the others who were quickly walking over.
"Yan 'er, are you alright? That girl Xiao Yu just now?" Xiao Zhan quickly walked over. Seeing that Xiao Yan was safe and sound, he let out a sigh of relief and asked with a frown.
Xiao Yan shrugged his shoulders and smiled,"It's fine. She just came over to catch up with us, even though it wasn't a pleasant conversation.”
"You should try your best to avoid her. This girl also has an unruly temper. Her current strength is already a three star Dou Zhe. Although you are a two star Dou Zhe, you will be at a disadvantage if we were to fight. Moreover, she is the First Elder's granddaughter. If we were to really fight, even I would not be able to punish her.”Xiao Zhan said helplessly.
Xiao Yan rubbed his head and smiled in a noncommittal manner.
"Come, Yan 'er, let me introduce you. This is the chief auctioneer of the Temir Auction House, Miss Ya Fei. The Foundation Elixir from last time was auctioned off from her.”Xiao Zhan flashed to the side and gave way to the enchanting woman in the red dress standing behind him. He smiled and introduced her.
Xiao Yan threw his gaze toward the beautiful woman who was releasing a mature temptation with every movement. His small face revealed a shy smile that suited his age,"Hello, Ya Fei Jie."
Ya Fei's alluring eyes rolled over Xiao Yan's body. A smile appeared on Ya Fei's beautiful face because of his address. Her red lips parted slightly and she said with a smile,"I heard that Little Young Master Xiao Yan has broken through to a two star Dou Zhe within a year? Hehe, this matter is now spreading like wildfire in Wu Tan City. I just don't know if it's true or not.”
Xiao Yan rubbed his head and said somewhat shyly,"It's all thanks to the Foundation Elixir that father bought.”
Hearing Xiao Yan's disguised admission, even with Ya Fei's calmness, her heart involuntarily inhaled a breath of cool air. Surprise and solemness flashed across her pretty eyes. One year to become a two star Dou Zhe. This training speed was really frightening. As for the tier two Foundation Elixir, it was automatically omitted by Ya Fei. After the item passed through her hands, she naturally knew the use of the spiritual liquid. It was indeed true that it could increase one's training speed. However, if one wanted to rely on it to become a two star Dou Zhe in a year…That was absolutely impossible.
Seeing that the two of them had already gotten to know each other, Xiao Zhan raised his head and looked at the sky. He then patted Xiao Yan's shoulder and warmly smiled,"Alright, the coming-of-age ceremony is about to begin. I have to prepare some things first. Don't embarrass your father later.”
Xiao Yan smiled and nodded.
Following Xiao Zhan, Ya Fei turned around and stared deeply at the youth in front of her. Her years of experience in auctions had made her eyes extremely sharp. Under her careful observation, Ya Fei suddenly realized that although the youth in front of her looked shy, there seemed to be something hidden in the depths of his dark eyes.
"This little fellow is not simple…" Turning around, Ya Fei's heart was somewhat solemn as she thought.
The coming-of-age ceremony was so complicated that it made one's head hurt.
Seated below the stage, Xiao Yan eyed the young man who was being manipulated like a puppet on the stage. He could not help but rub his forehead and bitterly smiled to Xun Er beside him,"This coming-of-age ceremony is simply too troublesome.”
Seeing Xiao Yan's helpless manner, Xun Er's large watery eyes curved slightly. She smiled and said,"It can't be helped. This is a rule that has been passed down. Even Uncle Xiao and the others can't change it.”
Xiao Yan sighed and helplessly nodded his head. He was just about to continue watching when the tip of his eyebrows suddenly lifted. His gaze slowly shifted to the left side of the stage.
Not far away from the two of them, Xiao Ning was staring at Xiao Yan who was chatting with Xun Er with a face full of jealousy. Seeing the latter looking over, he immediately raised his fist provocatively.
"Aiya, another problem." Xiao Yan said gloomily in his heart,
When the Coming of Age Ceremony on the stage was halfway through, it was finally Xiao Yan's turn.
Upon hearing the shouts on the stage, pairs of curious and doubtful gazes immediately shifted from the VIP seats on the high platform. The main reason why they were participating in the Xiao clan's coming of age ceremony today was to confirm whether this youth, who had recently caused a stir in Wu Tan City, was as the rumors said.
Xiao Yan opened his eyes when he heard the cry. The numerous gazes around him that were mixed with various expressions, like those of a monkey, caused his heart to become even more nervous.
Xiao Yan gently exhaled a breath of air. He did his best to maintain a calm appearance like an old well. After which, he stepped onto the high platform in front of the gazes of everyone present.
The host of the Coming of Age Ceremony was the second Elder, Xiao Ying. Although this second Elder had never given Xiao Yan a good look in the past, he had clearly restrained himself a lot after the test that day. At the very least, the unconcealed disdain from before no longer appeared on that old face.
Xiao Ying's gaze was somewhat complicated as he looked at the young man in front of him, who seemed to have turned over a new leaf. He sighed in his heart and his face trembled slightly. He took a few ingredients needed for the ceremony from the stage behind him and walked toward Xiao Yan.
Seeing the Second Elder walking over, Xiao Yan involuntarily felt a headache when he recalled the complicated ceremony earlier. He laughed bitterly and closed his eyes as if he had accepted his fate.
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Under the gazes of everyone present, Xiao Yan stood on the spot like an idiot for a full half an hour. Only then did those complicated ceremonies slowly come to an end.
Xiao Yan sighed in relief and opened his eyes. He looked at the various spices scattered all over his body and rolled his eyes gloomily.
After settling all these complicated matters, the Second Elder wiped his sweat. He turned around and walked to the front of the black stone test stele, saying loudly,"Ritual Retest!"
The ritual test was another test of Dou Qi. The test a month ago was just a prediction. The purpose was to select the best seeds in the clan. Only these excellent seeds would be qualified to hold the Coming of Age Ceremony on this platform. Those below Stage 0 - 7 could only hold some simple ceremonies, which was quite shabby.
The second test of the ceremony was also much stricter and more detailed than the prediction. The second test this time around was personally monitored by the two star Da Dou Shi Second Elder. From this, it could be seen how much importance they placed on the coming of age ceremony.
Hearing the Second Elder's loud shout, the originally somewhat bored people below the stage immediately became spirited. Pairs of gazes were directly cast towards the high platform.
In the VIP seats, the gazes from the various factions were also staring intently at the black-clothed young man on the stage. The purpose of their arrival this time around was to confirm whether this genius young man, who had once stunned Wu Tan City, had once again recovered his former talent.
Xiao Yan ignored the heated gazes around him. His small face was calm as he walked forward and stopped in front of the black stone tablet.
Squinting his old eyes as he looked at the young man in front of him, the Second Elder's shriveled hand touched the black stone tablet. A thread of Dou Qi was poured into it. After which, he stood to the side with an expressionless face. However, when his gaze flashed over Xiao Yan's body, a doubt involuntarily flashed across his face,"Has this little fellow really reached the two star Dou Zhe level?”
It seemed that the shock that Xiao Yan had caused this time around had given this second Elder quite a huge blow. Even though he clearly knew that it was extremely difficult for the test tablet to make a mistake, he was still somewhat stubborn and unwilling to believe it. Hence, he had volunteered this time around to personally monitor Xiao Yan's test!
Ignoring the doubt in his eyes, Xiao Yan's hand slowly touched the stone tablet…
Looking at Xiao Yan who was touching the stone tablet on the high platform, Xiao Yu couldn't help but frown. She tilted her head and asked Xiao Ning in a low voice,"That fellow has really reached the level of a two star Dou Zhe?”
As Xiao Yu had only taken leave from the academy and returned to the clan in the past two days, she did not personally witness the prediction of that day.
After being questioned by his sister, Xiao Ning nodded bitterly,"Yes, I don't know what that fellow ate, but he really managed to become a two star Dou Zhe within a year.”
Having once again confirmed the authenticity of this rumor, Xiao Yu's red lips tightly pursed together. She angrily stomped her sexy long legs as she angrily glared at the black clothed young man in the arena. Her pretty face raised with a stubborn look,"Without seeing it with my own eyes, it's hard for me to believe that trash can make a comeback!”
Taking a deep breath, Xiao Yu stared at the arena with a cold smile,"This guy must have done something last time. This time, the second elder is personally monitoring it. I think you…"
Xiao Yu's pretty face suddenly stiffened before she could speak. The remaining words were also frozen in her throat.
On the tall wooden platform, a huge black stone tablet shone brightly. Golden words appeared on the surface of the stone tablet in a flamboyant manner.
"Three star Dou Zhe!"
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