First Encounter with Xiao Yi Xian

Chapter 32: First Meeting with Xiao Yi Xian

However, Instructor Ruo Lin's joy was short-lived as Xiao Tian poured cold water on her enthusiasm.

"Instructor Ruo Lin, I'm afraid I won't be able to report to Jia Nan Academy with you all," Xiao Tian said with a shrug and a light smile.

Hearing this, the smile on Instructor Ruo Lin's face froze instantly. A hint of undisguised disappointment flickered in her beautiful eyes as she asked, "Why?"

If Xiao Tian couldn't go with her to Jia Nan Academy, it would be a tremendous loss for both her and the academy.

Xiao Tian had no choice but to reiterate his reason, citing important matters as an excuse.

Seeing Xiao Tian's firm refusal to go to Jia Nan Academy, the disappointment on Instructor Ruo Lin's face deepened.

However, after a moment, Instructor Ruo Lin bit her rosy lips tightly and suddenly said, "Xiao Tian, how about this? With my authority, I can grant you a leave of absence for up to one year. You must report to Jia Nan Academy within a year at the latest. What do you say?"

After speaking, Instructor Ruo Lin's beautiful eyes stared intently at Xiao Tian, her gentle and charming face filled with pleading.

Even Xiao Yu and Xun'er, standing nearby, showed a hint of pleading on their faces, hoping Xiao Tian would agree to Instructor Ruo Lin's request.

Seeing the situation, Xiao Tian could only nod and reluctantly agree. A year was enough time for him.

"Then it's settled. I'll handle the academy's procedures for you. You'll still be my student during this year, and I'll be waiting for your early return to the academy!" Seeing that Xiao Tian had finally agreed, Instructor Ruo Lin immediately breathed a sigh of relief, and a look of relief flashed across her pretty face.

"Instructor Ruo Lin, now that enrollment is over, why don't you stay at our Xiao Family for a few days!" At this moment, Xiao Yu linked arms with Instructor Ruo Lin, smiling sweetly.

"This... it might not be appropriate. Jia Nan Academy has made special arrangements for accommodation in Wutan City during this enrollment period," Instructor Ruo Lin said with a slight frown, hesitating.

"Oh, it's nothing bad! Just come with me. Besides, don't you want to understand more about your monstrous student who has a year's leave?" Xiao Yu pouted and pleaded.

Instructor Ruo Lin couldn't refuse Xiao Yu, so she agreed. After all, she genuinely wanted to get to know Xiao Tian better.

Time flowed by quietly. The next morning, a ray of sunlight pierced through the window and fell on Xiao Tian's chiseled profile, causing him to slowly open his eyes.

"It's time to leave," he murmured to himself, then got up and walked out of the room.

As soon as he stepped out, he saw Instructor Ruo Lin and Xiao Yu standing outside the door, laughing. Upon seeing Xiao Tian, both women's faces lit up with joy, and they waved at him with smiles.

Xiao Tian walked over and said with a smile, "Good morning, Instructor Ruo Lin. I have to leave now."

With that, Xiao Tian turned and left with a smile.

"You scoundrel, remember to come back and find me!"

However, just as he turned, Xiao Yu suddenly hugged his waist from behind, resting her head on his back and chiding him softly.

Hearing this, Xiao Tian couldn't help but tremble all over, then let out a wry smile.

"Aren't you going to let go? I really have to go. Say goodbye to Xun'er for me." Xiao Tian smiled helplessly, then pried open Xiao Yu's fair arms and quickly left.

"Hey, you scoundrel, take care of yourself out there alone!" Watching Xiao Tian's receding figure, Xiao Yu stomped her feet in anger, her eyes brimming with tears.

She had finally returned, and now Xiao Tian was leaving. She didn't know when they would meet again.

The dark night sky was filled with stars, and the bright moon hung in the night, emitting a hazy silver light, making the entire Qingshan Town seem enveloped in a sacred aura.

Xiao Tian sat on the grass, gazing up at the vast expanse of stars with a leisurely expression.

According to his plan, the most suitable route was to first pass through the eastern part of the Monster Beast Mountain Range from Qingshan Town, and then head to the Tagor Desert.

The night passed quietly.

The next day, at dawn, as the sky was just beginning to lighten, Xiao Tian heard a commotion nearby.

"Wow, look, look! It's Xiao Yi Xian!"

"Ah, she's so beautiful, even more stunning than a fairy from a dream! That skin, that waist, tsk tsk!"

"This is true beauty that can topple cities and enchant nations, eclipsing the moon and shaming flowers!"

"What are you shouting about? Do you want to die? In this Qingshan Town, most mercenaries have been treated by Xiao Yi Xian. If they hear you, they'll beat you to death."

"Uh..."

At this moment, by the side of a small path, passersby were discussing animatedly, all looking with reverence and fiery gazes at a white-clad figure not far away, as if she were the most precious treasure in the world.

Hearing these words, Xiao Tian also subconsciously walked closer and, through the crowd, saw the woman's appearance.

The woman was dressed in a light-colored white dress, with a lightly made-up smiling face. Beneath her long, willow-leaf eyebrows were a pair of beautiful eyes as clear and lively as autumn water. Her skin was as fair and smooth as sheep fat jade, her nose was delicate and upturned, and her cherry lips were like a budding hibiscus, giving a stunning impression.

However, what drew Xiao Tian's attention the most was the woman's waist. Her long hair cascaded down to her hips, flowing elegantly like clouds and smoke. Her slender waist was almost too delicate to grasp, evoking imagination.

Especially the delicate feeling brought about by her slender waist, which made anyone who saw it unable to help but feel a sense of tenderness.

"Young man, you're staring, aren't you? This Xiao Yi Xian is our town's physician. Countless people like her, and many mercenaries have received her treatment. You better not have any improper thoughts!" Just then, a grizzled old man patted Xiao Tian's shoulder and reminded him with a chuckle.

Xiao Tian shrugged. He did appreciate beautiful women, but he wasn't to the point of drooling.

"Everyone, listen up! We from the Myriad Medicine Pavilion are about to enter the Monster Beast Mountain Range to gather herbs. We urgently need sixty Dou Practitioners at the Three-star Dou Zhe level or above. Those who want to come, hurry up! Xiao Yi Xian will be accompanying us this time!" Just then, a middle-aged man in a white robe suddenly shouted, causing a stir among the crowd.

"The Myriad Medicine Pavilion is going to the Monster Beast Mountain Range to gather herbs, and Xiao Yi Xian will be there too! Gaa gaa, I'm going too."

"To be able to get close to Xiao Yi Xian is simply my honor. I'm going too!"

"Heh heh, Xiao Yi Xian is the woman of my dreams. This time, I'm going to take the opportunity to get acquainted with her."

After a brief commotion, many people stepped forward to register, their faces filled with excitement.

In less than a moment, the team recruited by the Myriad Medicine Pavilion grew larger. At this time, the middle-aged man in the white robe raised the sheepskin scroll in his hand and shouted with laughter again:

"Fifty-nine people! There's only one spot left. If anyone else wants to join the team, please hurry and register!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the middle-aged man in the white robe scanned the entire venue.

"Me!"

Just then, a faint young voice came from the crowd.

As the voice faded, everyone looked in unison towards a young man with a giant sword on his back to the left. This young man was none other than Xiao Tian.

"Hm?" The middle-aged man in the white robe also shifted his gaze. When he saw Xiao Tian's appearance, he was stunned for a moment and asked with a smile:

"Young man, our Myriad Medicine Pavilion's recruitment requirement is Three-star Dou Zhe and above. Can you do it?"

As he said this, the middle-aged man in the white robe put a little more emphasis on the words "Three-star Dou Zhe," clearly believing that Xiao Tian was not qualified to join the recruitment team.

"Kid, get lost, you old man! I've decided on this spot!"

"Hmph, where did this brat come from? He hasn't even grown all his hair, and he wants to snatch a spot from me!"

"Exactly! Damn it, hurry up and get out of the way!"

At this moment, seeing that the last spot was snatched by Xiao Tian, several burly men from the mercenary group became furious and shouted coldly.

"Noisy!"

However, Xiao Tian merely glanced at them before surging Dou Qi erupted, and he violently slammed it towards a large tree beside him.

"Boom--!"

With a muffled sound, the thick tree was instantly shattered and collapsed, sending gravel flying and wood chips scattering.

Seeing this, the burly men from the mercenary group were immediately scared silent and stared dumbfounded.

"I think this should be enough, right?"

Looking at the middle-aged man in the white robe, who was already stunned, Xiao Tian's lips curled into an arc, and he asked with a faint smile.