In the end, Xiao Yan decided to wait until half a year later, after enrolling at Jia Nan Academy, before going out to gain experience. During this time, he would study alchemy under Yao Chen and cultivate diligently, striving to make another stunning rise.
After briefly familiarizing himself with the abilities of a Dou Zun, Gu He headed toward Zi Yan's location as sensed by his perception.
At this time, Zi Yan was drilling the magical beasts in the area under her command. Under the pressure of her strength and bloodline, these magical beasts were basically as obedient as pets. She had been full of enthusiasm at first, but as the animals became increasingly obedient, she instead grew bored. She wanted to return to the Small Valley, but remembered Gu He saying that she should not go back recently.
Resting her chin on her hand, Zi Yan could not help sighing and muttered, "Gu He, when are you coming out of seclusion? I'm so bored."
"Didn't I just come out?" Gu He appeared beside Zi Yan, having happened to hear her words.
"W-When did you come out? You scared me." Looking at Gu He, who had suddenly appeared, Zi Yan patted her flat chest and glared at him in displeasure.
"Haha, I heard you mention me, so I spoke up right away." Gu He rubbed Zi Yan's head and said with a smile.
"W-Who mentioned you? I just happened to think of you." Hearing Gu He's words, Zi Yan bristled like a startled cat, slapped his hand away, and hurriedly defended herself.
"Alright, alright, I know." Gu He nodded perfunctorily, then changed the subject. "Has Nalan Yanran completed her trial here?"
Seeing that Gu He was no longer bringing up what had just happened, Zi Yan breathed a sigh of