447: Chapter 447 is alright!

Her big eyes blinked once, then again, but she didn't say a single word.

One second.

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

Qin Yan felt a bit uncertain.

Was this matter making his Senior Sister very conflicted?

What he didn't know was that at this moment, only one voice was frantically echoing in Lu Youyou's mind:

"Junior Brother said he had a Breakthrough to the Fifth Rank..."

"Junior Brother said he had a Breakthrough to the Fifth Rank!!"

"Junior Brother said he had a Breakthrough to the Fifth Rank!!!"

This voice was like a demonic sound piercing her ears, repeatedly bombing the depths of her consciousness, leaving her completely stunned.

She had only just reached the Third Grade Limit a while ago and was currently preparing to charge for the Fourth Rank.

She practiced hard every day without ceasing, believing her progress was lightning fast.

And the result?

On Junior Brother's side, whoosh whoosh whoosh, he just jumped straight to the Fifth Rank?!

How is anyone supposed to live like this!

Lu Youyou took a deep breath, then another, barely managing to suppress the surging shock, envy, and a tiny hint of... resentment in her heart.

Facing the communicator, she spoke slowly with an extremely complex tone:

"Junior Brother... where are you? I'll come find you."

Upon hearing this, Qin Yan immediately reported his location—the entrance of the Sixth Institute.

"Wait there, I'll be right there."

The call disconnected.

Qin Yan put away his communicator and stood there waiting.

Fifteen minutes later.

A petite figure, like a fluttering butterfly, swept over quickly from a distance and landed in front of Qin Yan.

It was Lu Youyou.

Today she wore a set of light pink casual clothes, her long hair tied simply in a ponytail, making her exquisite face look even more bright and moving.

Her large eyes flickered with a lively and cunning spirit.

"Junior Brother!"

Lu Youyou hopped in front of Qin Yan, sizing him up from head to toe, her eyes full of scrutiny.

"You... really reached the Fifth Rank?"

Qin Yan nodded: "Yes, a lucky Breakthrough."

Lu Youyou curled her lip: "Lucky? Like I'd believe you! You freak, you're getting less and less honest."

She waved her hand, not dwelling on the issue, and said directly: "Let's go, let's go, we're heading out."

Qin Yan was startled: "Where to?"

"Didn't you want to find my grandfather for Artifact Refining?" Lu Youyou tilted her head and said as if it were a matter of course, "To the Lu Family, obviously."

"Senior Sister, you... agreed?" Qin Yan was somewhat surprised.

He had thought this matter would at least require more communication, or perhaps even paying a price.

He hadn't expected Lu Youyou to be so straightforward as to take him home directly.

Lu Youyou rolled her eyes at him, hands on her hips:

"Duh, of course I agreed."

"I only have you as my Junior Brother, so of course I have to 'dote' on you properly."

Lu Youyou blinked, intentionally emphasizing the word "dote," a mischievous smile on her face.

She stood on her tiptoes, reaching out to pat Qin Yan's shoulder with a giggle, looking just like a smug little fox.

The sunlight spilled over her, making her eyes exceptionally bright.

When she smiled, two shallow dimples appeared on her cheeks, making her pretty face even more vivid and adorable.

Her whole person was like a flower in full bloom, bright and radiant, making one's mood improve just by looking at her.

Hearing this, Qin Yan felt a warmth in his heart.

This was his Senior Sister, always so enthusiastic, so sincere, and so unreservedly good to him.

From the first day he entered the sect, Lu Youyou had always taken care of him and helped him.

She treated him like her own younger brother. This friendship was something he always kept in his heart.

"Thank you, Senior Sister."

Qin Yan said solemnly.

Lu Youyou waved her hand, "Alright, alright, enough thanks, let's go.

My grandfather is a cranky old man, but with me there, he won't dare bully you."

After saying that, she pulled Qin Yan and walked out.

Next, the two of them walked out of the school gates and headed toward the Magic City's Lu Family!

About half an hour later, the two arrived at an area completely different from the modern city.

Eaves and brackets, carved beams and painted rafters, pavilions, towers, and small bridges over flowing water—everywhere exuded an air of antiquity and elegance.

The vermilion gates were thirty feet high, studded with bronze nails, with a majestic stone lion crouching on either side.

Above the lintel hung a massive plaque with two vigorous and ancient characters written on it—

"Lu Residence".

Lu Youyou led Qin Yan straight toward the main gate.

Several guards in uniform stood at the entrance, each with a steady aura and sharp eyes.

Seeing Lu Youyou approach, their cold expressions instantly softened, and they all bowed in unison:

"Greetings, Young Miss!"

"The Young Miss is back!"

"Greetings, Young Miss!"

Lu Youyou smiled and waved for them to rise, then turned her head to Qin Yan: "Come on, follow me inside."

Qin Yan followed behind her, his gaze discreetly sweeping over the guards.

Fourth Rank Late-stage.

The auras emanating from those figures were all impressively at the Fourth Rank Late-stage!

And deeper inside, two more figures stood quietly. They didn't come forward to salute but merely nodded slightly to Lu Youyou.

The auras of those two were unfathomable; Qin Yan couldn't accurately perceive their Realm.

"At least Fifth Rank, or even... above Fifth Rank."

Qin Yan guessed inwardly.

The two passed through the gates and stepped into the interior of the Lu Family.

What met their eyes was a wide bluestone road, with orderly houses and courtyards on both sides.

The architectural style was entirely ancient, with eaves, brackets, carved beams, and painted rafters.

Occasionally, clansmen in uniform could be seen scurrying about, busy with their respective duties.

In the distance, several taller buildings were faintly visible, the most eye-catching being a massive crimson tower emitting a scorching aura.

That tower was seven stories high, with faint flickers of fire at the top, like an eternal furnace.

That's our Lu Family's Artifact Refining Tower."

Lu Youyou noticed Qin Yan's gaze and explained casually, "Most of the Artifact Refiners in my Family spend most of their time there."

Qin Yan nodded.

Along the way, they encountered many people.

There were clansmen in a hurry, Artifact Refining Apprentices holding Materials, and guards in martial attire.

Everyone who saw Lu Youyou would stop and respectfully call out "Greetings, Young Miss" or "Miss Youyou."

Lu Youyou responded to each with a smile, her lively and cheerful manner clearly making her very popular within the Family.

"Senior Sister, your Family's strength... is very formidable."

Qin Yan suddenly said.

Walking along this path, he saw that the people all emitted extremely powerful auras.

Fourth Rank could be seen everywhere, and Fifth Rank was not rare either.

There were even a few faint auras that made Qin Yan feel a sense of palpitation—those were definitely existences above the Fifth Rank.

"It's alright."