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Xiao Lin was only stunned for a brief moment before he immediately recovered.
However, at this moment, the gaze Xiao Lin used to look at his son carried a hint of teasing. Unknowingly, it seemed his son had reached the age to start a family and establish a career!
Xiao Lin couldn't help but sigh emotionally in his heart.
"So, is this my daughter-in-law from the original story, Xiao Yan's mother?"
Taking a look at the woman beside Xiao Zhan from head to toe, Xiao Lin thought silently to himself.
An oval face, willow-leaf eyebrows, beautiful features, and a head of black hair casually held up by a hairpin. She wore a cyan robe, a typical image of an Oriental beauty. Furthermore, this woman looked to be no more than 20 years old at most!
Perhaps because she was being scrutinized by Xiao Lin in such a manner, a touch of crimson dyed her cheeks.
"Dad, I said I'm back!"
Seeing his own old man constantly sizing up his beloved and ignoring him, Xiao Zhan couldn't help but take a step forward at this time, shielding her behind him.
However, even now, Xiao Zhan's hand which was holding the woman's had not let go.
During this interval, Xiao Lin observed that when he was looking her over, the girl—likely due to shyness—had tried to pull her hand out of his son's palm. But it seemed his son's emotional intelligence was quite a bit higher than his father's, as he didn't let go at all.
In the end, this woman could only allow his son to hold her hand.
Smiling secretly, Xiao Lin knew his son was deeply in love.
"I know you're back, no need to shout so loudly or emphasize it repeatedly, your old man isn't hard of hearing yet!"
After withdrawing his gaze, Xiao Lin gave his son a dissatisfied glare.
This brat was getting more and more informal!
However, Xiao Lin's eyes were filled entirely with laughter.
In response, Xiao Zhan, who was long since accustomed to the way he interacted with his father, didn't care at all.
"Dad, this is Yang Xiyue, the person I will protect for the rest of my life! Yue'er, this is my father."
This sudden introduction combined with a confession caused the rosy flush on Yang Xiyue's face—which had just faded after Xiao Lin looked away—to turn beet red once again with a "shua" sound.
She even appeared more shy than before!
But this was normal; no matter which girl was put in Yang Xiyue's position, they wouldn't perform much better than her.
After all, this was a confession right in front of the guy's parent!
Even a cold and aloof fairy wouldn't be able to remain indifferent!
Moreover, Yang Xiyue did not belong to the cold and aloof type of woman to begin with.
But despite her shyness, after the initial nervousness, Yang Xiyue slowly calmed her heart down. One must know that before she and Xiao Zhan decided to come and meet the parent, she had already made many mental preparations.
Although she still felt very nervous when the moment arrived. She knew that some things had to be faced sooner or later.
"Uncle, hello, my name is Yang Xiyue."
Since it was the first meeting, using the title 'Uncle' was most appropriate.
However, even though she had made all her mental preparations, Yang Xiyue's head was almost buried in her chest while she introduced herself.
"Xiyue, is it? Good child, don't be nervous! All of you, step down first."
Looking at the somewhat nervous future daughter-in-law in front of him, Xiao Lin first comforted her, and then directly dismissed the many gossiping Xiao Clan members around them.
"Yes, Clan Leader! ×n"
Reluctantly, the rest of the clan members in the hall all slowly withdrew.
With the departure of the other Xiao Clan members, the nervousness in Yang Xiyue's heart also gradually subsided. After all, before coming to the Xiao Clan with Xiao Zhan, she had heard him mention that his father's personality was quite easy-going.
Soon, only Xiao Lin, Xiao Zhan, and Yang Xiyue remained in the hall.
"Dad, I want to..."
"You brat, wait a moment before you 'want' anything! Just how long do you plan on holding that young lady's hand?"
Xiao Zhan had barely opened his mouth before he was interrupted by Xiao Lin.
Showing off their affection right in front of him—he really felt like giving this kid a beating!
It seemed that from childhood until now, he hadn't really given this boy many thrashings. Maybe he should fit one in before the kid gets married?
Xiao Lin couldn't help but let his mind wander.
At this moment, Xiao Zhan suddenly felt a chill down his spine.
He had no idea that even at his age, his old man was actually harboring thoughts of beating him!
However, following Xiao Lin's words, Xiao Zhan finally and somewhat reluctantly let go of his beloved's small hand. As for Yang Xiyue, she was now so embarrassed that she didn't even dare to raise her head.
Seeing the shy and timid look of his sweetheart, Xiao Zhan's gaze became dazed for a moment. Feeling Xiao Zhan's undisguised, burning gaze, Yang Xiyue gave him a quiet glare. Only then did Xiao Zhan restrain himself.
Watching the silent flirting between the young couple, Xiao Lin felt that he probably wouldn't be able to eat dinner tonight.
He was already stuffed with "dog food."
Xiao Lin never thought that a day would come where he would be constantly fed dog food by his own son.
As expected, he really hadn't beaten him enough!
Xiao Lin gritted his teeth slightly.
"Ahem~"
At this time, Xiao Lin feigned a couple of coughs, drawing the attention of the young couple back to him.
"Speak up then, what exactly is going on between the two of you?"
To avoid consuming any more dog food, Xiao Lin had no choice but to bring up official business.
Hearing his father's question, Xiao Zhan had no intention of hiding anything.
"Dad, the story goes like this..."
Immediately, Xiao Zhan recounted everything he had experienced over the past two years to Xiao Lin in great detail. It turned out that since Xiao Zhan left the Yun Lan Sect two years ago to travel and gain experience, he had traversed almost the entire Jia Ma Empire.
Since Xiao Zhan was only at the cultivation level of a Seven-Star Da Dou Shi when he started his travels, it was naturally impossible for him to leave the borders of the Jia Ma Empire and head elsewhere.
Then, roughly a year ago, he met Yang Xiyue!
As for how the two met and fell in love?
Actually, the process was very cliché—nothing more than a hero saving a beauty. However, while the plot was cliché, it was exceptionally effective!
It is generally difficult for a girl to resist a handsome man who suddenly appears to save her during a moment of crisis. So, after Xiao Zhan helped Yang Xiyue repel her enemies, the two began their days of traveling together.
Then, during this year of traveling together, the feelings between the two began to heat up rapidly!
Of course, during this period, the main factor was Yang Xiyue's enemies providing fierce "assists" from the side, repeatedly giving Xiao Zhan opportunities to save her.
Yes, during their first meeting, Xiao Zhan had only helped Yang Xiyue drive back the enemy.
In the following year, their traveling together was mostly due to being pursued by Yang Xiyue's enemies. It wasn't until recently, when Xiao Zhan broke through to the Dou Ling realm that he managed to kill the enemies pursuing Yang Xiyue in one fell swoop.
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