manynovel 349. Open and frank
349. Open and frank
Holding a golden scroll, Xiao Yan was somewhat lost in thought. After all, not long ago, before leaving the Starfall Pavilion, Xun'er had personally handed him the last three seals of the Emperor Seal Technique. Xiao Yan wasn't thinking about how powerful this fighting technique would be, but rather that he needed to get to the Ancient Clan as soon as possible; his family and Xun'er were all there!
Little Fairy Doctor slowly walked to Xiao Yan's side. Seeing his unusual demeanor, she couldn't help but say, "If you miss her, just go to the Ancient Clan."
Little Fairy Doctor originally intended to comfort Xiao Yan, but for some reason, her words carried a strange hint of jealousy. Xiao Yan, however, didn't notice. Regaining his composure, he smiled faintly and said, "I will go, but not now!"
Looking at Xiao Yan, who was also a doctor, she said sincerely, "I need to take care of some things first. After that, we'll head to the Sound Valley. No matter the cost, I will definitely obtain the Bodhi Transformation Saliva!"
Little Fairy Doctor's body can only be controlled for two months. Xiao Yan has been asleep for ten days, and time is running out. After speaking, Xiao Yan acted swiftly. Watching Xiao Yan's retreating figure, Little Fairy Doctor felt a warm current welling up inside her. She understood more and more why she had fallen uncontrollably in love with Xiao Yan. Hearing Xiao Yan's promise, her previous jealousy vanished without a trace.
Upon arriving at the hall, Xiao Yan saw Mu Que standing to one side, who seemed to have been waiting specifically for him. Mu Que smiled upon seeing Xiao Yan and said, "The Ancestor is waiting for you."
Knowing Mu Yaoyin's strength, Xiao Yan wasn't surprised. Led by Mu Que, he arrived at Mu Yaoyin's room. Upon sensing Xiao Yan's arrival, Mu Yaoyin said to Mu Que, "You may leave now."
Mu Que nodded, seemingly unperturbed, and left, leaving Xiao Yan and Mu Yaoyin alone. Mu Yaoyin, who had been meditating cross-legged, stood up and respectfully bowed, saying, "This old servant greets Master!"
Xiao Yan, somewhat helpless, stepped forward to stop him: "Senior, while I agree to the master-disciple relationship, you really don't need to go this far!"
Mu Yaoyin smiled meaningfully: "You are absolutely worth it for me to do this, but you have something you want to say to this old servant today, right?"
"Nothing can be hidden from you." Xiao Yan once again marveled at Mu Yaoyin's seemingly all-knowing ability: "Today, I sincerely wish to ask you, senior, is the Tianluan Clan truly standing behind me?"
Mu Yaoyin, unusually, did not directly answer Xiao Yan, but instead asked, "Why do you ask this?"
Xiao Yan took a deep breath and said, "Because the power of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan is very important to me right now, it would be a lie to say I don't want their support. But I'm being frank with you, senior, my future opponents are very strong! The Soul Palace and I have an irreconcilable feud. If the Heavenly Phoenix Clan stands behind me, I will definitely face such a terrifying opponent in the future. The Heavenly Phoenix Clan has already helped me a great deal, and even if I have to withdraw, I will absolutely not have any complaints!"
Xiao Yan is no longer the novice who just arrived in Zhongzhou. He is now very clear about the continent's power structure: one palace, one tower, two sects, three valleys, and four pavilions. Although the situation on the continent cannot be fully represented by a single sentence, the fact that the Soul Palace holds the top spot is enough to demonstrate its terrifying strength. The Soul Palace's unpredictable style is disliked, but few forces on the continent are willing to provoke it.
However, the Soul Hall's collaboration with Han Feng to kill Yao Lao, their planned attack on the Xiao family, and even their attempt to ambush him on his way to the Yan Clan—these experiences destined Xiao Yan and the Soul Hall to be on opposing sides in the future. Xiao Yan still hasn't figured out the matter of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan recognizing him as their master. What he needs to consider is: when he becomes an enemy of the Soul Hall in the future, will the Heavenly Phoenix Clan still be willing to stand behind him? If not, it's better to lay everything out now.
Mu Yaoyin looked at Xiao Yan with admiration and replied, "I am deeply gratified that Master is so frank. The death of Venerable Blood River is my proof to Master through my actions! Master can rest assured that no matter who our future enemies are, the Heavenly Phoenix Clan will stand behind you without hesitation!"
Standing opposite Xiao Yan, Mu Yaoyin declared resolutely, "Even if my clan is wiped out, I will have no fear or regret!"
Xiao Yan was deeply moved by Mu Yaoyin's words. Looking at the old man before him, Xiao Yan bowed respectfully and said, "Xiao Yan thanks the Tianluan Clan for their support!"
Xiao Yan didn't mention anything about rewards or anything like that. Apart from transactions, Xiao Yan rarely made any promises. He preferred to do things directly rather than just talking about them.
"So, what are you planning to do next, Master?"
"Next, I'll go to the Sound Valley to find the Bodhi Transformation Saliva. Solving the Calamity Poison Body is the most important thing right now. After that, I'll probably go to the Dan Family for an appointment, and I'll also likely attend the Pill Gathering!" Xiao Yan has already secured a unique flame in the Pill Tower, and he'll seize it whenever he has the chance. This unique flame is of extraordinary significance to Xiao Yan; it's the most important foundation for his strength improvement, and he'll fight tooth and nail for it whenever possible!
Mu Yaoyin also pondered, "Yin Valley and Dan Tower are not far apart, but the Dan Tower area is one of the most densely populated areas of humans. If our people accompany the master there, there may be some unnecessary trouble."
Xiao Yan smiled slightly: "I didn't originally intend to trouble the seniors of the Tianluan Clan this time."
Mu Yaoyin understood immediately: "It seems you already had a better candidate in mind, it's that doll Qinglin, isn't it?"
Although Xiao Yan now possesses the strength of a Dou Zun, he cannot act until Xiao Yi Xian resolves the Calamity Poison Body, and he also needs to go to the Sound Valley and the Pill Tower, so his strength on paper is still somewhat insufficient. Adding Qing Lin to the mix changes the situation.
Xiao Yan nodded and said, "Qing Lin has now advanced to the six-star Dou Zun level, and also has a magical beast companion who has also reached the Dou Zun level, making him the most suitable candidate for this trip."
It had only been a little over three years since Qing Lin and Xiao Yan parted ways, yet Qing Lin had already soared from the peak of Dou Wang to a six-star Dou Zun—a rocket-like advancement that was simply astonishing. However, Xiao Yan knew that Qing Lin's progress stemmed from the precise planning of the nine-star Dou Sheng expert, Ming Mei. Qing Lin's strength improvement was flawless, without any detours. Xun'er also strongly supported Qing Lin, which ultimately led to such a leap in strength! Xiao Yan guessed that Xun'er had left Qing Lin behind when she returned to the Ancient Clan, likely intending for him to serve as her bodyguard.
"If that's the case, then Master's safety is assured, and we can then proceed to handle other matters without worry," Mu Yaoyin said slowly.
Xiao Yan, sensing something amiss, asked, "Is it about Tang the Abandoned Infant?"