Canaan Academy

"Pika Pika."

Pikachu, suddenly hauled over upside down, was clearly a little dazed. But once it came to its senses, it immediately began struggling wildly, letting out miserable cries.

"Master, what are you doing? How can you treat Little Yellow like this?" Little Fairy Doctor was heartbroken. She snatched Pikachu away and reproached him.

"Little Yellow?"

Xiao Xian cried out strangely.

"Yes. Look at it—its fur is all yellow, and it looks like a fat cat, so I named it Little Yellow. What do you think? Isn't that name very fitting?" Little Fairy Doctor said matter-of-factly.

"Pika Pika."

Pikachu was evidently quite intelligent. The moment it heard the name Little Yellow, it wore an expression of utter despair, clearly unable to accept such an unbearably tacky name.

"What? You don't like that name? How about Little Black?" Seeing Pikachu's deathly expression, Little Fairy Doctor hesitated for a moment before suggesting another name.

"Pika."

The aura of death around Pikachu grew even heavier.

"Little Black doesn't work either? Then Little Red? Little Black Red? Little Yellow Red? Yellow Little Red? Red Little Yellow?" Little Fairy Doctor rattled off several names in succession.

Pikachu could no longer even be bothered to make an expression.

Clearly, Little Fairy Doctor had absolutely no talent for naming things. Hearing those names, even Xiao Xian clicked his tongue in disbelief, let alone Pikachu.

"Alright, alright. It already has a name. It's called Pikachu," Xiao Xian said irritably.

"Pika!"

Pikachu instantly came back to life at full health, frantically nodding at Little Fairy Doctor to show that its name was Pikachu—not some nonsensical garbage like Yellow Little Red or Red Little Yellow. Even dogs would turn their noses up at names like that.

"So your name is Pikachu. What a lovely name! Who's your owner? I'm sure you don't have one. Why don't you follow me from now on?" Little Fairy Doctor fired off questions like a machine gun, giving Pikachu no chance to struggle before immediately declaring ownership over it.

Hey, hey, hey, isn't that going too far? Your master is still right here! What am I, invisible? Aren't you just openly stealing from me?

Seeing Little Fairy Doctor completely treat him like air and brazenly claim his Pikachu as her own, Xiao Xian immediately exploded.

"Master!"

Little Fairy Doctor blinked her adorably big eyes, looking at Xiao Xian with tears welling in them.

"Ahem. Well, then... this Pikachu can follow you from now on," Xiao Xian said helplessly, his mouth twitching hard.

"Thank you, Master!"

Little Fairy Doctor's expression instantly brightened, and she beamed sweetly.

"I still have things to do, so I won't keep you any longer." Xiao Xian tossed the Poké Ball in his hand to Little Fairy Doctor and unceremoniously sent her away.

They said a woman's face changed faster than June weather. Just moments ago, dark clouds had gathered and a torrential downpour seemed ready to fall, yet in the blink of an eye, the skies had cleared. It truly caught people off guard.

Still, no matter what, he had given it to his own disciple rather than some outsider, so Xiao Xian did not care too much.

"Since there's still some time before the wedding, why not pay some old friends a visit? Come to think of it, I haven't been in touch with those old friends for over a decade. I wonder whether they've missed me?" Xiao Xian stroked his chin, a strange smile appearing on his face.

More than ten years had passed. Those people had probably already forgotten the terror of being dominated by him. As a kind person, Xiao Xian felt that he ought to help them recall those memories. After all, it had been a rare experience—how could they just forget it?

Alright, despite Xiao Xian's lofty words, what he really had his eye on was their Treasure Vaults.

The last time, he had ruined those people so thoroughly that their storehouses had been so empty that even rats would have wept upon entering. The impoverished Gu Clan sects could not defeat Xiao Xian, so they certainly could not get their things back. Yet cultivation could not be done without resources. Having been driven mad by poverty, they would surely have scoured the entire Dou Qi Continent, which meant their Treasure Vaults must have accumulated a considerable amount once more.

Xiao Xian felt that this behavior was incorrect. Resources should be used immediately once obtained—why put them in a Treasure Vault? Could they produce children in there? Since they did not need them, borrowing a little should not be a problem, right?

Yes, definitely no problem. With this Lord Xiao's reputation, and a little reasoning and heartfelt persuasion, surely those people would understand him.

With that thought in mind, Xiao Xian first went to inform Yun Yun of his itinerary. After all, the wedding was just around the corner, and it would be unreasonable for the groom to disappear at such a time.

However, Xiao Xian was too embarrassed to tell her the truth. He could hardly tell Yun Yun that he was heading out to steal things. Wouldn't that completely ruin his image in front of his wife and disciple?

As a top-tier expert, if word got out that he wanted resources, countless sects and clans would surely rush to offer him their belongings. There was no need at all to resort to theft. Not only would that damage the dignity of a powerful expert, it would be even more awkward if an acquaintance discovered him.

Canaan Academy.

This was a Dou Qi academy near the chaotic Black-Corner Region, renowned throughout the entire Dou Qi Continent. Countless powerful experts who had influenced the continent had emerged from its halls. Every year during admissions, innumerable geniuses fought desperately for the chance to enter the academy and further their studies.

It could be said that this was a true gathering place for geniuses. Every person capable of successfully entering Canaan Academy possessed outstanding talent; mediocrities had no place surviving here.

Canaan Academy, Sky Burning Qi Refining Tower.

This was the most important place in Canaan Academy, as well as a treasured cultivation ground. It suppressed Fallen Heart Flame, ranked fourteenth on the Different Flame Ranking List—a type of different flame capable of assisting cultivation.

It was precisely because Canaan Academy possessed Fallen Heart Flame that it had become famous throughout the Dou Qi Continent and inspired the longing of countless geniuses.

Although Fallen Heart Flame ranked only fourteenth on the Different Flame Ranking List, if people were asked to choose the different flames they desired most, Fallen Heart Flame would absolutely rank among the top three.

Setting everything else aside, its ability to greatly increase one's cultivation speed alone was enough to make anyone's heart stir. After all, no one would ever complain that their cultivation speed was too fast.

It was not as if no one had coveted Fallen Heart Flame, but no one had ever dared act on it. Canaan Academy was not to be trifled with. It was filled with experts, including quite a few Dou Zuns, not to mention its headmaster, a half-step Dou Saint.

Headmaster Mang Tianchi was not only a half-step Dou Saint, but also had the Lei Clan, one of the ancient eight clans, backing him. That was enough to deter anyone with ill intentions.

The Lei Clan was one of the strongest races passed down since ancient times and was renowned throughout the entire Dou Qi Continent. Not only did the clan possess numerous Dou Zuns, it also had quite a few Dou Saints.

On the Dou Qi Continent, where Dou Emperors had already become legends, Dou Saints stood at the absolute pinnacle. Only with such a clan as its backing could a treasure like Fallen Heart Flame remain here safely and unharmed.