Chapter 152 - 156: The Rift Between Xiao Yan and Xun’er
On the Xiao Clan’s training grounds.
The plaza was packed with people. It was time once again for the Xiao Clan’s semi-annual cultivation assessment, where the elders evaluated the younger generation to allocate resources appropriately based on their performance.
Beside the black Testing Stone, a long line of young clan members queued up. Some were elated, others dejected.
"Next—Xiao Yan!"
A middle-aged man beside the Testing Stone called out loudly.
As soon as the name rang out, the previously bustling crowd instantly erupted into a wave of chatter.
"It’s Xiao Yan! It’s finally his turn!"
"The Clan Head even got him a Dou Zhe Pill at auction. He’s probably a two-star Dou Zhe by now, right?"
"Hiss... a two-star Dou Zhe at twelve years old... He really is the most talented youth in all of Wu Tan City."
Voices buzzed from all directions—praise after praise, as everyone looked toward Xiao Yan with admiration.
Xiao Yan, however, wore a somber expression. Behind him, Xiao Mei was dabbing the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief, encouraging him gently, "Good luck, Brother Xiao Yan!"
Not far away, Xun’er frowned deeply at the scene.