Tantai Jade Dragon's birthday banquet was originally vibrant and filled with a harmonious atmosphere.
However, with Chu Xiao's shout, the entire atmosphere immediately fell silent.
Countless gazes landed on Chu Xiao.
Chu Xiao's attire was not luxurious, nor did he possess the demeanor of a noble family.
Although he was spirited and vigorous, he always gave off the impression of a country bumpkin.
"Who is he? How dare he call Prodigy Qingxuan by her name, and so intimately?"
A group of people around were suspicious.
Although there were many Young Masters from influential families who admired Tantai Qingxuan, it was indeed somewhat inappropriate to call out so abruptly in such an occasion.
Moreover, Chu Xiao's face was too unfamiliar.
Cultivators from various forces looked at him and had no idea which sect or faction Chu Xiao came from.
Tantai Qingxuan was originally conversing with Jun Xiaoyao.
Hearing this voice, her heart suddenly trembled.
Looking over, she saw Chu Xiao.
Tantai Qingxuan was also extremely surprised, not expecting Chu Xiao to actually come to the Tantai Imperial Clan.
"Chu Xiao, why are you here?"
Tantai Qingxuan stood up, a hint of pleasant surprise on her pretty face.
She had originally thought that she might not be able to see Chu Xiao again for a long time.
But unexpectedly, only a year had passed.
Chu Xiao had actually come to this birthday banquet.
This made Tantai Qingxuan feel incredible.
However, facing Tantai Qingxuan's surprise, Chu Xiao clenched his fists, an unreadable expression on his face.
There was heartache, and there was disappointment.
"Qingxuan, do you really want me to come?" Chu Xiao gritted his teeth and suddenly asked.
"Chu Xiao, what do you mean by this?"
Tantai Qingxuan's smile slightly faded.
Chu Xiao's arrival was indeed beyond her expectation.
But she was also genuinely happy.
However, Chu Xiao's tone was so strange.
"Who is he?!"
Chu Xiao turned his gaze to Jun Xiaoyao, his expression filled with absolute coldness and hostility.
This kind of gaze was like a lion guarding its territory.
He had long regarded Tantai Qingxuan as the woman destined for him.
She was also his forbidden possession.
But now, the woman he considered his own was sitting beside another man, chatting and laughing, even pouring wine and tea.
What kind of blow was this to Chu Xiao?
Before, in the Universe World, he Cultivated day and night without daring to relax, desperately trying to improve his strength so he could go find Tantai Qingxuan.
And now, he had achieved his goal, coming with a heart full of longing.
He even thought that Tantai Qingxuan was also missing him.
But he ended up seeing Tantai Qingxuan serving another man.
How could Chu Xiao bear this?
No man could bear it.
"Chu Xiao, you've misunderstood, he is..." Tantai Qingxuan wanted to explain.
Meanwhile, Jun Xiaoyao remained as steady as a mountain, holding a teacup and taking a small sip.
Only a faint smile played on the corner of his lips.
He understood.
He understood the Karma behind Tantai Qingxuan that had piqued his curiosity.
Because he sensed an extremely familiar Qi on this man named Chu Xiao.
The Qi of a Heavenly Book!
Before coming to the Boundary Sea, Jun Xiaoyao had already set some goals and plans for himself.
And one of the important goals was to find the Heavenly Books.
Now, among the Nine Great Heavenly Books, Jun Xiaoyao had already collected five: the Body Book, Space Book, Treasure Book, Book of Life, and Soul Book.
Four more remained.
Jun Xiaoyao felt that in the boundless Boundary Sea, he should at least find a few more.
And now, he finally encountered one.
Of course, Jun Xiaoyao remained outwardly as steady as a mountain, his expression unchanged.
Although he had detected the Qi of a Heavenly Book on Chu Xiao, Chu Xiao could absolutely not detect the Qi of a Heavenly Book on Jun Xiaoyao.
Jun Xiaoyao himself could block external prying, and with the Sky-Stealing Sun-Swapping Great Art, it was impossible for others to detect any Qi from him.
"Miss Qingxuan, could this be your beloved who has come to find you?" Jun Xiaoyao deliberately said in a teasing tone.
Upon hearing this, Tantai Qingxuan subconsciously shook her head and said, "No, he is my friend."
After saying that, Tantai Qingxuan herself was startled.
She didn't know why, but she just didn't want Jun Xiaoyao to misunderstand.
And what she said was indeed the truth.
Her relationship with Chu Xiao was indeed just friends now.
However, upon hearing these words, Chu Xiao's heart twinged again.
Indeed, in the Qingyang World, he and Tantai Qingxuan had interacted as friends.
But it was only because that layer of unspoken understanding had not been broken.
When he had confessed before, Tantai Qingxuan had not directly agreed, but she also hadn't explicitly refused; it was only interrupted by Tantai Ling.
But now, Tantai Qingxuan directly said that she was only friends with him.
This made Chu Xiao's heart feel a needle-like sting.
Had Tantai Qingxuan changed in just one year?
Chu Xiao was unwilling to believe it.
He still loved Tantai Qingxuan.
"Who are you? Do you dare to compete with me?" Chu Xiao looked at Jun Xiaoyao.
It must be said that Jun Xiaoyao's appearance and demeanor made it difficult for Chu Xiao to compare.
But he believed that in terms of strength, he would absolutely not be weaker than these Imperial Clan Young Masters.
"You ant, how dare you be presumptuous here and provoke Young Master Yun Xiao!"
An old man in a light purple luxurious robe stepped out, looking coldly.
It was Tantai Ling.
He also didn't expect that ant from the Qingyang World to actually chase them here.
And he had been rude to Jun Xiaoyao.
One must know that the Tantai Imperial Clan now wanted to unite Tantai Qingxuan and Jun Xiaoyao.
This fellow's arrival was to disrupt the Tantai Imperial Clan's plans.
How could Tantai Ling not be angry?
"Jun Xiaoyao..."
Chu Xiao heard Tantai Ling's words and looked at Jun Xiaoyao.
Although Jun Xiaoyao's attire was a simple white robe, that transcendent noble aura undoubtedly marked him as a noble Young Master of an Imperial Clan.
Coupled with his surname Yun, his identity was without a doubt.
This White-robed Young Master should be that legendary Prodigy of the Yun Clan Emperor Clan!
And the Yun Clan Emperor Clan was precisely the Chu Clan Emperor Clan's sworn enemy.
They were the culprits who led to the decline of the Chu Clan Emperor Clan!
Thinking of this, a deep-seated coldness couldn't help but surface in Chu Xiao's eyes.
However, Chu Xiao was not a fool.
To reveal this secret directly now would be tantamount to seeking death.
So Chu Xiao still hid his emotions.
But he didn't know that Jun Xiaoyao's insight and mind were incredibly keen.
The subtle changes in his gaze and emotions could not escape Jun Xiaoyao's Dharma Eye.
"Hmm?" A hint of profundity flashed in Jun Xiaoyao's eyes.
He had been observing Chu Xiao.
Chu Xiao had harbored hatred towards him before, likely due to Tantai Qingxuan.
However, after Tantai Ling called out his name, Chu Xiao's gaze underwent a subtle change.
A deep-seated hatred faintly emerged.
And that hatred didn't seem to be solely because of Tantai Qingxuan.
"What's going on?" A hint of playfulness flashed in Jun Xiaoyao's eyes.