"While we're away, we'll be leaving the Endless Fire Territory to Xiao Yan Gege."
"Mm-hmm, I understand. Leave it to me. Don't worry about a thing."
"As for you all, have fun."
"Mm-hmm, we will."
As for his wives' trip, Xiao Yan nodded lightly, naturally showing his full approval. After all, it was rare enough for them to all go out together.
In any case, with Wan'er leading them, and with everyone already a Heaven Supreme, there was no need to worry too much.
As for himself, there was nothing bad about staying behind to watch the house. He had always felt that whether he went out to roam around or stayed home, there really was not much difference.
Either way, he could settle down anywhere, so it did not matter.
"Does this count as having wandered enough when I was young?"
As it happened, he had nothing to do, and staying alone was boring. Naturally, Xiao Yan was not the only one who thought this way.
Wisps of brilliant flame rose beneath the tea stove beside them. The clear tea water in the pot was still constantly roiling, giving off waves of fragrance.
"Heh, Jianmu shoots, Emperor Flame brewing tea. I imagine this is the only place in the world where one can see such a thing."
The sound of chess pieces striking the board rang out before the two of them, causing Yao Chen to laugh faintly.
"If Teacher likes it, I'll prepare some especially for you later?"
Xiao Yan glanced over the chessboard and could not help saying.
"That won't be necessary. Rather, you—are you really fine with simply letting them run off on their own like this?"
Yao Chen shook his head. Though he said that, if Xiao Yan really did so, it would be a