Lonely Goose's Request

Xiao Yan noticed Li Tianlan's little thoughts and knew the boy had become a little arrogant.

That was understandable. He was still a child, and it was normal for him to lack experience!

Therefore, Xiao Yan had no intention of blaming him.

He merely reminded Li Tianlan, "Kid, don't be careless!

A cautious sailor sails for ten thousand years; a careful hunter catches cicadas for ages!

This world is far more dangerous than you imagine. I have encountered many opponents and heard countless stories of people losing everything in the gutter. Don't take it lightly!"

"I understand, Teacher! I really did grow complacent just now!" Li Tianlan's expression turned solemn.

He realized that he had been looking down on this world, and that was dangerous!

Underestimating opponents and acting carelessly was no different from gambling with his own life.

Xiao Yan was very satisfied with Li Tianlan's response. He continued, "Very good. I know you're as clever as a little monster!

You don't need me to remind you of such things, but there is one more matter I need to make clear!

Unless you encounter an opponent or existence you cannot contend with, I will not intervene. Flowers raised in a greenhouse cannot withstand a storm!"

"I understand that, Teacher." Li Tianlan nodded slightly.

If Xiao Yan had to deal with every insignificant opponent for him, how could he grow?

How could he become a Soul Master?

"It's good that you understand." Xiao Yan nodded slightly.

Li Tianlan remembered the Icefire Apricot Pill and felt a little eager. "Teacher, are we going to start refining the Icefire Apricot Pill?"

"Mm, we can begin!"

Xiao Yan moved his soul body slightly before continuing, "With my current Soul Power, refining the Icefire Apricot Pill will be more than easy. But now is not the time to refine pills!"

Li Tianlan froze, unable to understand. "Why can't we refine it now?"

"That little girl is here!" Xiao Yan's tone carried a hint of amusement.

His Soul Power was powerful. Within a hundred zhang, he could perceive every detail with perfect clarity!

Having sensed Dugu Yan's arrival in advance, Li Tianlan was stunned. Before he could react, a pair of soft hands covered his eyes.

Dugu Yan's sweet voice rang out. "Guess who I am?"

"Yan Yan, next time you play this game, remember to make your voice higher!"

Li Tianlan was speechless. Dugu Yan really treated him like a child!

But... he really was a seven- or eight-year-old child!

On the other hand, Dugu Yan was only around ten years old now, with the mindset of a genuine child.

Hearing Li Tianlan say that, Dugu Yan pouted in dissatisfaction and muttered, "Xiao Lan, you're so boring. Can't you play along with me?"

"Alright, alright. Next time, I'll definitely say I can't guess!"

Li Tianlan agreed readily, then asked curiously, "Why did you come looking for me? It's not mealtime yet!"

"All you know is eating?"

Dugu Yan was speechless as well. She stood up directly and declared with a determined expression, "I want to learn pill refinement from you and become an Alchemist!"

"You want to learn pill refinement?" Li Tianlan was stunned.

It was not that he was unwilling to teach Dugu Yan pill refinement. Rather, to become an Alchemist, one first needed fire.

Second, one's soul needed to possess the wood attribute.

Finally, the reason he could refine pills was most likely because of the system.

Perhaps the Soul Power of Douluo Continent and Dou Qi were fundamentally different things, and Dugu Yan might not be able to use it at all.

When Dugu Yan saw Li Tianlan's expression change, she thought he was unwilling. She immediately turned her head away and muttered, "Forget it if you don't want to teach me! We're not friends anymore. I won't cook for you in the future!"

Li Tianlan could not help laughing and crying.

Dugu Yan truly had the temper of a child, flaring up whenever she pleased.

He immediately comforted her, "Yan Yan, you misunderstood. I do want to teach you, but there are certain requirements."

"Really?"

Dugu Yan looked at Li Tianlan suspiciously. "You're not just making up an excuse to fool me?"

"Why would I lie to you?"

Li Tianlan was speechless. He immediately said to Dugu Yan, "Come, let me examine you and see whether you're suited to becoming an Alchemist."

Dugu Yan was doubtful, but she allowed Li Tianlan to examine her.

While pretending to examine her, Li Tianlan actually asked Xiao Yan within his Spiritual Sea, "Teacher, is Yan Yan suited to becoming an Alchemist?"

"Her soul does possess a trace of the wood attribute within its fire attribute, but her innate Soul Power is somewhat weak."

Xiao Yan spoke calmly and slowly, "Among Alchemists, she would only be considered average. Sixth-Rank Alchemist will be the limit of her lifetime! Of course, if I teach her, she can reach Peak Seventh-Rank!"

"That doesn't matter. As long as she can become an Alchemist, that's enough!"

Li Tianlan truly did not care.

Whether Dugu Yan could become a top-tier Alchemist was not important!

What mattered was that the girl would not get angry because of this and ignore him.

Children could take such things seriously. If Dugu Yan did, that would be the real problem.

After the examination, Li Tianlan nodded slightly. "Mm, I checked. With your aptitude, you really can become an Alchemist!"

"Yay!"

Dugu Yan was overjoyed. Excited, she hugged Li Tianlan and rubbed against him.

Then she ran off, saying happily, "I'm going to prepare lunch!"

"This girl..."

Li Tianlan did not know whether to laugh or cry. Just as he was about to refine pills, he suddenly sensed that something was wrong.

Dugu Bo had appeared at some point and was standing not far away. He looked at Li Tianlan strangely and asked, "Kid, since when does examining someone's aptitude for pill refinement involve feeling them all over? Could it be..."

At this point, Dugu Bo gave Li Tianlan an ill-intentioned look, considering whether he should beat him up.

This child was maturing too early. That was not good.

The moment Li Tianlan saw Dugu Bo's expression, he knew the man had misunderstood.

He immediately played dumb, putting on an innocent, blank expression as he said foolishly, "It doesn't? Then why did my teacher say it does?"

When Dugu Bo saw Li Tianlan acting like that, he felt that he had overthought things and could not help blushing with embarrassment.

That was right. How could a seven- or eight-year-old child have so many ulterior motives?

He immediately nodded slightly and said, "Perhaps your inheritance requires a special method of examination! I have nothing else to do. I just came to tell you that I found a school for you!"

"A school?" Li Tianlan was slightly stunned.

Dugu Bo nodded slightly. "That's right! Although you're a little monster, you still need teachers to teach you. But it will take some more time! Are you willing to go?"

Li Tianlan scratched his head, feeling a little conflicted.

Honestly, with Xiao Yan guiding him, he did not need any teachers.

However, for a seven- or eight-year-old child to master everything without instruction was truly frightening. It would be difficult not to arouse suspicion!