Nalan Xin was ten years old this year and had not yet grown up, but it could be seen that her looks were not inferior to Nalan Qing’s. Moreover, her father, Nalan Wang, was the next head of the Nalan family, and he doted on her very much. Her status in the Nalan family was even higher than Nalan Qing’s.
Just now, she was the one who had been clamoring for barbecued meat. In order to show off herself and to get close to Nan Hua and the others, Nalan Qing had volunteered to go. At this moment, when she saw Nalan Qing return, she hurriedly went up to greet her.
“Sister Qing, where’s the roasted meat?” As she said this, she searched Nalan Qing’s body as if she was afraid that Nalan Qing would hide the roasted meat.
Nalan Qing was already angry at Nan Hua and the others. When she heard Nalan Xin’s words, she almost couldn’t control her anger towards Nalan Xin. Fortunately, she still remembered Nalan Xin’s identity and resisted it. At the same time, she quickly adjusted her expression.
“I went to ask them. They said that the barbecue was for their junior sister and didn’t want to share it with others. I asked to exchange for it with spirit coins, but they didn’t agree. Sister Xin, I tried my best. You won’t blame me, right?”Nalan Qing looked at Nalan Xin and said aggrievedly.
When Nalan Xin heard that Nalan Qing didn’t get the barbecue, she was very depressed. When she heard Nalan Qing’s words, she looked at Nalan Qing in surprise, “Sister Qing, why would I blame you? It’s not your fault. That belongs to me. It’s fine if I don’t want it!”
Hearing that, Nalan Qing’s expression froze. A trace of resentment flashed in her eyes, but the smile on her lips didn’t change.
“You’re right, Sister Xin. I think so too. It’s great that you don’t blame me!” Nalan Qing held Nalan Xin’s hand and walked toward the place where Nalan Jin, the leader of the Nalan family this time, was.
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After staying in the suburbs for a night, Nan Hua and the others continued their journey after waking up in the morning.
However, this time, it wasn’t their group, but the Nalan family. The Nalan family had also come to visit the Zhuo family. This time, Zhuo Tingqiu wasn’t just celebrating his birthday. There was also the matter of confirming the identity of the heir. Therefore, the Zhuo family sent out invitations to other sects and aristocratic families, and the Nalan family was invited here.
Originally, Gu Qingqing and the others had the heavenly unicorn horses, so their speed should be faster than the Nalan family’s. However, Nan Hua and the others still wanted Gu Qingqing to take a good look around, so they did not increase their speed. This caused the two teams to meet from time to time.
Every time Nalan Qing saw Nan Hua and the others, she would think of their cold and indifferent attitude towards her. However, she would be mesmerized by Nan Hua’s appearance, and she would feel very conflicted.
Nalan Xin simply admired Nan Hua and the others’ looks, and at the same time, she had a good impression of Gu Qingqing.
The two groups of people finally arrived at the Zhuo family home at the same time. Zhuo Tingqiu had received the news from Gu Qingqing a long time ago and was waiting for her at the door. When he saw the two groups of people together, he was a little surprised.
He first went to welcome Gu Qingqing and the others, and Nan Hua just happened to alight from the carriage. He quickly cupped his hands towards Nan Hua and said, “Young Master Nan Hua, Welcome to the Zhuo family home.”
Nan Hua also cupped his hands towards Zhuo Tingqiu, then turned his head and stretched out his hand. After Gu Qingqing came out, he carefully carried her down from the carriage. As for Jun Wu who was following behind Gu Qingqing, he ignored him and alighted from the carriage himself.
“Qingqing, it’s great that you could come.” Zhuo Tingqiu’s eyes lit up when he saw Gu Qingqing, and he took two steps forward, looking at her with joy.
Gu Qingqing gave Zhuo Tingqiu a big smile.
“Let’s go in quickly and see if you guys like the courtyard I’ve prepared for you. I’ve specially arranged it according to Qingqing’s preferences.” Zhuo Tingqiu still attached great importance to this good friend of his, Gu Qingqing. He was very happy when he knew that Gu Qingqing was going to come. He even specially arranged a room for her. He could not wait to show it to her now.
When she heard this, Gu Qingqing’s eyes lit up. She quickly nodded and followed behind Zhuo Tingqiu.
Nalan Qing and the others were a little surprised when they saw this scene.
The person sent by the Zhuo family to welcome them was Zhuo Tingqiu’s cousin, Zhuo Tingye. Although he was surprised when he saw this scene, he was still much better than Nalan Qing and the others. He did not forget to help Zhuo Tingqiu explain.
“Those people are Tingqiu’s friends. Tingqiu has been looking forward to them for a long time. I’m so happy today. Please forgive me for my rudeness.”
Although Nalan Jin was a little curious about Nan Hua and the others’ identities, he shook his head when he heard Zhuo Tingye’s words, indicating that he did not care.
Zhuo Tingye quickly welcomed them in.
Gu Qingqing and the others followed behind Zhuo Tingqiu. They first went to visit Zhuo Tingqiu’s father, the current head of the Zhuo family, Zhuo Zhensong.
After Zhuo Tingqiu returned home, he told them all about how he had met Gu Qingqing and the others. He also emphasized that their identities were mysterious and their cultivation levels were high. They were probably not simple people.
As the head of the Zhuo family, Zhuo Zhensong naturally knew more than Zhuo Tingqiu. From Zhuo Tingqiu’s description, he knew that Nan Hua and the others were probably disciples of a reclusive sect. Furthermore, it was very likely that they were related to the upper realm, so he was naturally very concerned.
When he found out that Gu Qingqing and the others were coming, he had told Zhuo Tingqiu to treat them with caution. Now that he saw Nan Hua and the others, he realized that he could not see through the cultivation levels of the three senior brothers. He was surprised, but he did not show it on the surface, only that his attitude was more amiable.
After exchanging a few pleasantries with them, he asked Zhuo Tingqiu to bring his guests down to rest. After Zhuo Tingqiu and the others left, he started to talk about Gu Qingqing and the others with the butler who was by his side.
“Regardless of whether it is their appearance or their aura, they are all very unique. Among the young people in the Mysterious Sky Continent, there are not many who can compare to them. It’s the same for the two children. The little girl is already at the third level of cultivation at such a young age, but that little boy is actually at the fourth level. I can’t even see through the three young people!” Zhuo Zhensong lamented to the butler.
“I think they must be the disciples of a reclusive sect. We know all about the forces in the Mysterious Sky Continent on the surface. If there were such powerful disciples, everyone would know about it. How could we not have seen them before? It’s the young master’s luck that he was able to get to know these people!” Butler Lin knew Zhuo Zhensong very well. He had also watched Zhuo Tingqiu grow up, and in his heart, he also treated Zhuo Tingqiu as his own child. Zhuo Tingqiu’s luck was good, and he was also happy.
“You’re right. This is Tingqiu’s luck. After the last time he went out to train, he had clearly grown up a lot. I can be at ease with this.” When Zhuo Tingqiu was mentioned, Zhuo Zhensong could not hide the pride in his words.
Zhuo Tingqiu was able to become the successor of the Zhuo family at the age of ten not only because he was Zhuo Zhensong’s son, but also because he was able to obtain the recognition of the other elders of the Zhuo family. Otherwise, Zhuo Zhensong would not be able to make a decision by himself.
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Gu Qingqing and the others did not know about the conversation between Zhuo Zhensong and Butler Lin. They were led by Zhuo Tingqiu to the courtyard where they would stay.