In front of everyone's eyes, the young girl gracefully leapt onto the platform and settled gently beside Xiao Yan, her delicate eyes slowly gliding, a warm smile playing on her beautiful cheeks. Staring at the way Xun had climbed up, Xiao Yan was momentarily stunned, then sighed with a look of resignation, flipping him a white brow. "What are you doing up here?" Xun smiled softly, keeping her quiet, and turned her gaze toward Xiao Yu, whose expression had slightly changed due to her presence. "Xiao Yu, as an elder sister, you're a bit older than Xiao Yan, and you've also entered the academy to study. This kind of challenge must feel rather overwhelming. If you'd like to vent your frustrations, why not let Xun join you?" Upon hearing this, Xiao Yu's face darkened, her delicate brows furrowed, and she glared sharply at Xiao Yan, coldly remarking, "Do you always hide behind women?" Xiao Yan raised a brow, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes—right now, he felt as though he could simply push this woman down and take her by force. "Enough!" "Just as the three were locked in a fierce struggle, the second elder, standing at a distance, grew increasingly stern and roared suddenly, sending the three of them silent. With a furrowed brow, he strode over to Xiao Yu, shouting angrily, 'Right now, you have no right to challenge. Return immediately. If you disrupt the ceremony any further, you'll be confined for a full month!' After venting his frustration on Xiao Yu, the second elder exhaled deeply, turned around, and looked helplessly at Xun, who was低头, her slender fingers gently playing with a strand of her dark hair. With a sigh of resignation, he said, 'Miss Xun, you should also go down now. Your challenges have not followed the proper procedures.' Xun shrugged indifferently, gave a slight nod with her refined chin, and as she stepped off the stage, she secretly flashed Xiao Yan a mischievous smile, leaving him both amused and at a loss." After being scolded thoroughly by the second elder, Xiao Yu's face slightly flushed with embarrassment. She bit her lower lip, then, after a moment, angrily stomped her small feet and turned away, leaving a cold remark: "Little brat, you'll see what I do to you!" As the rather comical scene finally concluded, the second elder finally exhaled in relief. Turning to the innocent-looking party involved, he smiled faintly before straightening his face and coldly announced to the audience: "Xiao Ning violated the rules by taking medicinal pills during the match. Starting today, he will be confined to his room for three months!" Without pausing to attend to the slight commotion below, he added: "The challenge is complete—Xiao Yin wins!" Though the outcome seemed rather inconsequential, Xiao Yin remained indifferent. After hearing the announcement of the coming-of-age ceremony, he simply stepped down from the platform. Under the collective gaze of the audience, he returned to his seat, gazing at the respectful expressions of the surrounding clan members, and gently rubbed his nose, a quiet smile forming in his heart. ... After Xiao Yan's ceremony, one after another members of the clan stepped onto the stage, yet under the overwhelming impression of his own performance, the achievements of others seemed somewhat subdued. Xu'er's appearance, in particular, stirred considerable excitement—her accomplishment as a warrior at fifteen was only slightly behind Xiao Yan's own at the time. Though her performance was truly impressive, many present had heard of the clan's most brilliant star, Xiao Yan, so while they were amazed, the sense of awe was not as profound as the initial shock generated by Xiao Yan's performance. The coming-of-age ceremony, held from morning until afternoon, finally concluded in a steady stream of murmurs and exclamations. As the crowd dispersed, their eyes remained fixed on the composed, calm black-robed youth sitting quietly at the stage's end, still carrying a touch of wonder. Watching the adult ceremony draw to a close, Xiao Yan exhaled a deep breath of relief. The steady gaze of those around him had been quite overwhelming. Shaking his head, he rose and walked away. "Xiao Yan's performance today truly surprised me," came a gentle breeze at his side, followed by Xun'er's light, clear laughter—like that of silver bells. Rubbing his nose, Xiao Yan smiled. "I originally thought Xiao Yan wouldn't be much of a combatist, but I didn't expect him to be so quietly skilled." With her slender hands resting behind her back, Xun'er tilted her small head slightly, offering a thoughtful smile. "Heh, how could Xun'er be so hidden? Last time in the Combat Hall, the techniques you used weren't ordinary at all." Xiao Yan curved a smile at Xun'er, playfully remarking. Hearing this, Xun'er was momentarily stunned, her autumn-water eyes curving into a beautiful crescent moon, and she smiled gently, saying, "Xiao Yan brother has such excellent taste. If you're interested in those combat techniques, I'd be happy to introduce you to me..." Shaking her shoulders, Xiao Yan shook his head and said, "Well, then, too much at once can be hard to digest—this basic principle, I already understand." "Then, what about the Qi cultivation techniques?" Xiao Yan's refusal slightly surprised Xun'er, who playfully twirled her dark, lively eyes before suddenly beaming with a smile. Pausing slightly, Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes and said vaguely, "In five days, won't I be able to go to the Qi Hall to find the techniques there?" "Our family's top-tier techniques are the 'Furious Lion Storm Qi' practiced by Uncle Xiao, a mid-tier, high-stage technique. And, actually, the current Xiao Yan brother doesn't have the right to cultivate that one yet." Xun lightly brushed a strand of silvery hair from her forehead, gently pursing her lips as if carefully weighing her words. After a moment, she spoke softly, "I can fetch Xuan-jia high-level techniques for Brother Xiao Yan. You... either?" Xun's steps halted, her lively eyes fixed on Xiao Yan's unceasing back. After a moment, she smiled gently, "It seems... there truly is a mysterious person behind Xiao Yan brother. Hmm... shall we investigate?" Her delicate finger tapped thoughtfully against her smooth forehead. After a while, she shook her head with a sigh, "Well, Xiao Yan brother dislikes having others pry into his secrets. Since this mysterious person has taught him so much, I'm sure they won't harm him.