Tantai Qingxuan's words startled Chu Xiao.
"My savior?"
Tantai Qingxuan took a deep breath and recounted how Jun Xiaoyao had saved her.
Chu Xiao's expression softened slightly then.
But he still looked a bit upset.
In that case, he had misunderstood Tantai Qingxuan.
He had thought that Tantai Qingxuan was enamored with Jun Xiaoyao's looks, status, or strength.
It turned out she was only grateful to Jun Xiaoyao for saving her life.
"I'm sorry, Qingxuan, I misunderstood…"
As Chu Xiao breathed a sigh of relief, he also showed an apologetic expression.
He had misunderstood Tantai Qingxuan.
Tantai Qingxuan, however, still had a look of displeasure on her face. She said,
"It seems that in your eyes, I am the kind of woman who clings to power and status, and seeks to marry into a powerful family."
"No, that's not it…" Chu Xiao's expression was a bit awkward.
Immediately, he continued, "Right, I naturally believe you, Qingxuan."
"But him, he might have had ulterior motives when he saved you."
Chu Xiao tried to change the subject and shift the blame to Jun Xiaoyao.
But he didn't expect it to make Tantai Qingxuan even more upset.
"Chu Xiao, why do you always think of others so darkly? Is Young Master Jun that kind of person?"
There was a deep hint of disappointment in Tantai Qingxuan's eyes.
Last night, she was slightly tipsy and leaned on Jun Xiaoyao's shoulder.
Jun Xiaoyao hadn't made any inappropriate moves towards her.
If Jun Xiaoyao truly had ulterior motives for her, he would have acted long ago.
Besides, for a perfect person like Jun Xiaoyao, what could he possibly want from her?
Her beauty?
Tantai Qingxuan believed she was good-looking, but there were other beautiful women her equal, or even more stunning.
With Jun Xiaoyao's charm, he could easily obtain such women.
Her status and position?
Jun Xiaoyao's status was far more noble than hers, incomparable.
So Tantai Qingxuan truly didn't know what Jun Xiaoyao could want from her.
She looked at Chu Xiao with displeasure.
There's a saying: a person with a dark heart sees everything as dark.
Had Chu Xiao truly changed?
His thoughts were so narrow and sordid, always thinking the worst of others.
Actually, Chu Xiao was right.
At that time, Jun Xiaoyao did have ulterior motives for Tantai Qingxuan.
However, it wasn't for her body, but rather he was curious about the Karma behind her.
Seeing Tantai Qingxuan defend Jun Xiaoyao,
Chu Xiao was incredibly frustrated but couldn't find a reason.
Because Jun Xiaoyao truly hadn't done anything to Tantai Qingxuan.
On the contrary, Chu Xiao himself had always treated Tantai Qingxuan as his own woman.
In reality, Tantai Qingxuan had never agreed to become his Dao Companion.
"I'm sorry, Qingxuan, I was wrong."
"It's been so long since we last met. Coming all the way here from Qingyang World and seeing you with another man, I lost my composure…"
Chu Xiao wasn't foolish.
He knew that if he continued to argue at this point, it would only make the beautiful woman dislike him more.
So he admitted his mistake.
Hearing Chu Xiao's words, Tantai Qingxuan's expression softened slightly.
After all, Chu Xiao had specifically rushed here all the way from Qingyang World.
The hardships along the way were imaginable.
"Sigh, Chu Xiao, don't be like this next time."
Seeing the beautiful woman's expression soften, Chu Xiao also breathed a sigh of relief.
"What are your plans next?" Tantai Qingxuan asked, changing the subject.
She didn't want to discuss Jun Xiaoyao with Chu Xiao anymore.
"I… I don't know." Chu Xiao said.
His original purpose, besides coming to Tantai Qingxuan to express his feelings,
was actually to use the opportunity of this birthday banquet to present a gift.
He wanted to see if he could Cultivate in the Tantai Imperial Clan.
Chu Xiao originally thought that with his current talent, plus his connection with Tantai Qingxuan,
joining the Tantai Imperial Clan for Cultivation should be completely fine.
But who would have thought?
Jun Xiaoyao's appearance ruined everything.
Now the Tantai Imperial Clan wished they could just kill him, this jinx.
How could they let him stay and Cultivate in the Tantai Imperial Clan?
Tantai Qingxuan was also intelligent and naturally thought of this point.
She opened her lips and said, "Chu Xiao, the Tantai Imperial Clan does have a prejudice against you now, so it's impossible for you to stay here."
"However, you can go to Jixia Academy."
"Jixia Academy?" Chu Xiao's eyes lit up.
On his way, he had also heard some things about Jixia Academy.
"Jixia Academy is the most top-tier academy in the Boundary Sea. Besides having the ultimate techniques of Confucianism, it also houses a myriad of Dao scriptures, gathering the strengths of countless schools."
"Furthermore, Jixia Academy teaches without discrimination. As long as one can pass the test, they can become a Disciple of Jixia Academy."
"With your talent, Chu Xiao, you will surely gain immense benefits at Jixia Academy."
Tantai Qingxuan had truly gone above and beyond for her friend, Chu Xiao.
She was helping him consider his options.
Chu Xiao's eyes were very bright.
Jixia Academy, with its myriad of Dao scriptures, gathered the strengths of countless schools.
And he possessed the Universe World, with enough time to comprehend these Divine Ability ultimate techniques.
It was imaginable that as long as Chu Xiao was given enough time,
even just one year, it would allow his strength to undergo a qualitative change.
Jixia Academy was indeed the most suitable place for him.
Chu Xiao looked at Tantai Qingxuan with burning passion and deep affection.
Tantai Qingxuan was still that understanding woman, considering his needs.
This deeply moved Chu Xiao.
Although a rift had formed between him and Tantai Qingxuan because of Jun Xiaoyao,
he believed that Tantai Qingxuan would ultimately side with him.
Her meticulous consideration for him, wasn't that proof?
"Qingxuan, I…"
Just as Chu Xiao was about to speak, to continue his confession from Qingyang World,
he saw Tantai Qingxuan say, "Alright, Chu Xiao, I will arrange for someone to help you settle down for a while."
Chu Xiao opened his mouth but ultimately said nothing.
The two fell silent.
They were once the closest of friends, but now there was a hint of strangeness between them.
"No need to trouble yourself. I won't stay in the Tantai Imperial Clan. Will you go there then?" Chu Xiao asked.
Tantai Qingxuan nodded.
Chu Xiao smiled.
That was enough.
At Jixia Academy, he would have plenty of opportunities to reminisce with Tantai Qingxuan and mend their relationship.
Chu Xiao left.
Watching Chu Xiao's retreating figure,
Tantai Qingxuan sighed deeply.
"Do people really change?"
She murmured to herself in her heart.
What was supposed to be a reunion after a year had left a barrier and a crack in both their hearts.
And it was imaginable that as time passed, this crack would become even more apparent…
Jun Xiaoyao also left the Tantai Imperial Clan.
By his side, Yun Qinglin and Yun Yusheng followed.
"Yusheng, later arrange for some clan members to go to a Minor Thousand Worlds called Qingyang World," Jun Xiaoyao suddenly said.
Qingyang World was naturally what he had learned from Tantai Qingxuan earlier.
"Qingyang World?"
Yun Qinglin and Yun Yusheng exchanged glances, both with confusion in their eyes.
How could a Minor Thousand Worlds pique Jun Xiaoyao's interest?
"Young Lord, what do you want to investigate?" Yun Yusheng asked.
"See if there are any forces surnamed Chu in Qingyang World, and if they are related to that Chu Xiao," Jun Xiaoyao said.
The two immediately understood.
However, they were still puzzled.
With Jun Xiaoyao's status and strength, wouldn't it be a matter of minutes to crush that Chu Xiao?
In fact, if Jun Xiaoyao wished, a single word from him could wipe out the entire Qingyang World.
This was but a small matter for the Yun Clan Emperor Clan.
Why bother with such a troublesome investigation?
Of course, though they had questions, they wouldn't voice them.
Jun Xiaoyao's words were absolute law; they only needed to follow them, without asking too many questions.
Just then, a voice suddenly came from behind.
"Young Lord Jun Xiaoyao, wait…"