Taking in the changes in Xiao Yan's expression, Xiao Ning smiled faintly, patted Xiao Yan's shoulder, and comforted him: "Don't be discouraged. My sister became so powerful because she had my brother-in-law's help. Your talent is even greater than my sister's. As long as you see my brother-in-law, I believe he will definitely provide you with resources to Cultivate. He is a Dou Zong, and at the same time, the only Seventh-Rank Alchemist in the Black-Corner Region—oh no, the entire Northwest Continent."
"Just like me and Xiao Mei, our talent is mediocre. Two months ago, one was a newly entered Dou Practitioner, and the other was at nine-star Dou Zhi Qi. After we met my brother-in-law, he not only gave us massive resources to aid our Cultivation, but even our Cultivation Technique is a low-level Earth Rank for each of us. Earth RankCultivation Techniques—in the past, let alone thinking about them, we hadn't even heard of them."
"Now my cultivation has reached the five-star Dou Practitioner level, and Xiao Mei has also reached the three-star Dou Practitioner level. All of this is thanks to my brother-in-law."
"Brother-in-law?" Xiao Yan was stunned, his gaze turning to Xiao Yu. "Xiao Yu, when did you get married?"
"Don't listen to Xiao Ning's nonsense." Xiao Yu's face turned crimson, and she avoided Xiao Yan's gaze, saying softly: "That Little Rascal hasn't officially proposed to me yet!"
Little Rascal!
Hearing these three words, Xiao Yan understood. Looking at Xiao Yu's shy expression again, who else could it be but Xiao Se?
He immediately asked: "You don't mean... it couldn't be Xiao Se, right!"
Hearing this, Xiao Yu nodded slightly.
Mentioning Xiao Se, Xiao Mei's eyes instantly sparkled with worship: "That's right, it's Cousin Xiao Se. He is so amazing. Not only is he handsome, but even the Earth Demon Old Ghost of the Black-Corner Region was killed in an instant by him!"
Xiao Yan realized, thinking to himself that it must have been that big explosion from last time.
Changing the subject, Xiao Yan said seriously: "By the way, do you know about the matters concerning the Xiao Family?"
Hearing Xiao Yan's words, everyone fell silent, lowering their heads, their eyes covered by shadows. Faint sobbing sounds could be heard.
"Regarding the matters of the Xiao Family, the Little Rascal has already told us." Xiao Yu raised her eyebrows, her eyes red as she said.
"Then what do you plan to do in the future?" Xiao Yan looked at Xiao Yu. To be precise, he was asking Xiao Yu. As a Dou King, she could more or less help him with some things. As for Xiao Ning and Xiao Mei, as mere Dou Practitioners, they were just a burden.
Xiao Yu said seriously: "The Little Rascal said that that force cannot be overturned by anyone or anything today, and told us to endure. I plan to take Xiao Ning and Xiao Mei to Cultivate in the Jia Nan AcademyInner Academy first. After a while, the Little Rascal will take us to the Jia Ma EmpireSea Alliance to Cultivate. Once we have enough strength, we will go take revenge."
Xiao Yu's answer caused a deep look of disappointment to flash in Xiao Yan's eyes. He then turned his gaze to Xiao Ning and Xiao Mei: "What about you two? Do you think the same?"
Hearing this, Xiao Ning and Xiao Mei nodded repeatedly.
"Fine, to each their own. Since that is the case, I have seen you all and delivered my message. I will be heading to the Central Plains next, so I will take my leave for now." Since the other party chose the safest path, Xiao Yan would not force them.
After saying this, he didn't wait for Xiao Yu and the others to reply and turned to leave.
"Xiao Yan, I seem to have sensed the aura of a Heavenly Flame in this Inner Academy." Inside his heart, Yao Lao's aged voice suddenly rang out.
"Teacher, is what you said true?" Xiao Yan's eyes visibly brightened, and he said excitedly.
After witnessing Xiao Se's Heavenly Flame, he had been thinking about it day and night—killing a Dou Zong in an instant, refining Seventh-Rank Medicinal Pills; sooner or later, he, Xiao Yan, could do the same.
"Yes, it is in the northwest direction of this Inner Academy. Ordinary people definitely wouldn't be able to sense it, but since I possess a Heavenly Flame, I was only able to be completely certain by relying on the faint attraction between the Heavenly Flames." Yao Lao was also very surprised in his heart. He had originally thought that after the Fallen Heart Flame was taken by Xiao Se, there would be no more Heavenly Flames in Jia Nan Academy. He didn't expect there to be a second one hidden here.
"Teacher, what are we waiting for? Let's hurry over." As he said this, Xiao Yan quickened his pace, rushing toward the northwest direction. In the end, he even used the low-level Profound Rank movement Dou Technique he had obtained not long ago from the Great Dou Master who had tried to intercept him in the Black-Corner Region.
While moving at high speed, Yao Lao warned: "Don't be in a rush. There are several Dou Huang and Dou Wang auras guarding that place. In the depths of the Inner Academy, I even sensed a Dou Zong. If you try to seize it by force, it might backfire, and it would be terrible to attract that Dou Zong."
"Teacher, I know what to do." A cunning smile curled the corners of Xiao Yan's mouth. With the growth of his experience in recent times and having suffered a series of blows, he was no longer the hot-blooded youth who only knew how to charge forward blindly. Since he couldn't do it openly, he would play dirty.
Doesn't everyone in Jia Nan Academy hold Xiao Se in high esteem?
For members of the Xiao Family, even those with Dou Practitioner cultivation like Xiao Ning and Xiao Mei were admitted to the Inner Academy as an exception.
Since that's the case, why shouldn't he go with the flow?
Use the identity of a member of the Xiao Family to plot for that Heavenly Flame.
When the time comes, that damned Xiao Se can take the blame, haha.
"Who goes there? How dare you trespass into the restricted area of our Inner Academy." As soon as he arrived at the location of the Heavenly Flame, Xiao Yan was stopped by Elder Liu, the Elder of the Jia Nan AcademyInner Academy who was on duty.
"This junior is Xiao Yan, son of Xiao Family Clan Chief Xiao Zhan, and a cousin of Xiao Se. I came to look for my clansmen Xiao Yu, Xiao Ning, and Xiao Mei. I just finished seeing them and unfortunately got lost and wandered in here. Please forgive me." Xiao Yan stopped his steps and respectfully recited the excuse he had already thought up. He didn't know Xiao Se's exact birth date, but there was nothing wrong with taking a little advantage verbally.
"Xiao Se?" Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Elder Liu was slightly stunned. His gaze toward Xiao Yan softened significantly. Being able to name Xiao Yu and the others, it likely wasn't a lie. He immediately said: "Since you are a clansman of Xiao Se, then come with me. I will take you out; outsiders are not allowed to enter the Inner Academy."
Xiao Yan glanced imperceptibly at the Sky Burning Qi Refining Tower behind Elder Liu and asked in his heart: "Teacher, are you sure the Heavenly Flame is inside that tower?"
"Yes, there can be no mistake." Yao Lao replied.
Xiao Yan nodded secretly, having made up his mind. He raised his hand, pretending to be fearful, and asked: "Um, Senior, may I ask if I can join the Inner Academy?"
"You?" Hearing this, Elder Liu looked Xiao Yan up and down in surprise. Not yet twenty years old, yet possessing the cultivation of a Great Dou Master—in terms of talent and strength alone, although not comparable to those who had already graduated like Xiao Se and Zhuqing, he was still of superior caliber.
He then hesitated and said: "In terms of talent and strength, you have indeed reached the standard for the Inner Academy. However, since the founding of Jia Nan Academy, there has never been a special case where someone entered the Inner Academy without first entering the Outer Academy. Even Xiao Se had to stay in the Outer Academy for a period of time before relying on his own strength to enter the Inner Academy."
"Um... Senior, could you see if you can make an exception? This junior would be extremely grateful." Xiao Yan put on a respectful appearance and pleaded.
"This..." A look of interest flashed in Elder Liu's eyes. If the person in front of him was truly a cousin of Xiao Se, then he might be able to use this to gain the favor of a Seventh-Rank Alchemist.
(End of Chapter)
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