The following days unfolded as Gu Xun'er anticipated. Every day, under Xiao Han's guidance, she had to complete various trainings in physical fitness, flexibility, reaction speed, and adaptability, which was incredibly grueling. However, after each training session, Xiao Han would prepare a dicinal bath for her. While not particularly expensive, it was perfect for alleviating Gu Xun'er's body aches.
Periodically, Xiao Han would spar with Gu Xun'er to assess the training effects, enrich Gu Xun'er's combat experience, and identify her weaknesses in battle.
Soon, Gu Xun'er noticed her combat skills improving rapidly. She beca more proficient with her battle techniques and could withstand Xiao Han's attacks for longer periods.
Ti passed swiftly, and soon the day of the coming-of-age ceremony arrived.
For a family to maintain long-lasting prosperity, the most crucial factor is maintaining vitality. The source of this vitality is the younger generation within the family. They are the fresh blood, and only with the continuous influx of new blood can the family, as a great machine, keep functioning.
Therefore, the coming-of-age ceremony is a significant event that every family takes extrely seriously, and the Xiao Family is no exception.
As one of the three major families in Wutan City, the Xiao Family's coming-of-age ceremony naturally attracted attention from various forces in the city. So friendly forces were even directly invited to participate in the ceremony.
Before the coming-of-age ceremony, the Xiao Family conducted a test, eliminating those clan mbers below seven stages of Dou Disciple. Only those with seven stages of Dou Disciple or above were qualified to participate in the ceremony.
Xiao Yan had sohow persuaded Xiao Zhan and two elders to let him bypass that test.
At that ti, the system was quite confused.
[Host, according to the plot, Xiao Yan should already be at seven stages of Dou Disciple at this point. Why is he trying to avoid this test?]
Xiao Han, who had just finished instructing Gu Xun'er and was walking back, heard the system's question and gave a cold laugh: "Because he wants to 'remain silent until making a stunning debut'. Many people from other forces will be observing the coming-of-age ceremony. Tell , is it more satisfying to reveal his strength in a relatively unimportant test and slap the faces of those who look down on him, or to do so at a grand occasion like the coming-of-age ceremony? After all, who in Wutan City doesn't know of Xiao Yan's reputation as a waste? Which thod is more satisfying: having others spread the word that he's no longer a waste, or letting those forces witness the 'genius' return with their own eyes?"
However, it must be said that Xiao Yan's move was absolutely underhanded. As the clan leader's son, his every word and action should set an example for the Xiao Family's younger generation. Yet he sought special privileges. How would the other Xiao Family disciples view him? Even if he demonstrates his true strength at the coming-of-age ceremony, his selfish, arrogant, and opportunistic image would be deeply ingrained in every Xiao Family mber's heart.
Moreover...
Xiao Han curled her lips slightly. By making such a willful request, his image in Xiao Zhan's heart would likely be greatly diminished.
She wondered how this biased father would react upon learning that his most beloved son was such a person.
Before the ceremony began, Xiao Han found a secluded corner, leaning lazily against a large tree. Gu Xun'er stood beside her, eyes filled with mirth, appearing not at all nervous.
Watching Xiao Han standing with Gu Xun'er, the young n in the area felt varying degrees of envy. Among the Xiao Family, perhaps only this unremarkable Xiao Han, the Fourth Young Miss, could be so close to Miss Xun'er.
"How much of your strength does Senior Sister plan to reveal this ti?" Gu Xun'er asked with a beaming smile.
Xiao Han glanced at her lazily: "Around nine stages."
As for why around nine stages...
Xiao Han secretly curled her lips. Because in the original story, Xiao Yan had demonstrated eight stages of strength at the coming-of-age ceremony.
She narrowed her eyes, gazing at the massive platform in the distance, built specially for this ceremony using giant logs.
However, she wasn't looking at the ceremony venue, but at the alluring woman in a red dress near the wooden platform.
Yafei.
Yafei was chatting amiably with others, her every smile and frown exuding mature charm. Her voluptuous figure, partially concealed by the red dress, was incredibly alluring. By now, quite a crowd had gathered around her, making it the liveliest group below the stage.
As if sensing the gaze, Yafei turned her head and saw the expressionless Xiao Han and the charming Gu Xun'er. Knowing that Xiao Han didn't want others to know her secret, Yafei's gaze didn't linger on her for long.
After looking away, Yafei's lips curled into an ambiguous smile.
The young lady beside Xiao Han must be her Junior Sister, right? Tsk tsk, no wonder even the cold Xiao Han cares so much about such a stunning person.
Unaware of Yafei's thoughts, Xiao Han withdrew her gaze, feeling sowhat bored.
"I was wondering where you were hiding. So you're here," a familiar voice suddenly ca from nearby. Xiao Han's ears twitched slightly as she turned to look.
A young woman wearing what looked like an academy uniform was approaching them, followed by Xiao i and Xiao Ning. The young woman had a long sword hanging at her waist, and her long legs were particularly eye-catching.
"Cousin Xiao Yu," Xiao Han and Gu Xun'er greeted the newcor.
When Xiao Han previously "couldn't cultivate
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