Xiao Yan's Movements

The vast square, filled with a dense crowd, all eyes were fixed on the high platform.

At this moment, the Great Elder in front of him spoke, and after a moment of stunned silence, Lin Ming immediately replied.

"Great Elder, please deal with the Fallen Heart Flame first! As for other matters, we can discuss them later."

As Lin Ming finished speaking, Great Elder Su Qian laughed and continued, "Haha, very well! Lin Ming, you've been down here at the foot of the tower for over a year, you must miss it quite a bit. You can make your own arrangements from now on. I'll come looking for you again after I've properly dealt with the Fallen Heart Flame!"

As Great Elder Su Qian finished speaking, Lin Ming nodded, and Great Elder Su Qian and the other elders vanished.

At the same time, inside a house in that deep courtyard, a token suddenly lit up. And at this moment, under this bright light, the purple-haired figure, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly had a flicker in his tightly closed eyes.

With a glint in her eyes, gazing at the bright light emanating from the token, tears welled up in the figure's eyes, and her murmured words fell in unison, "Lin... Lin Ming! I knew you'd be alright, I knew you'd come back!"

As soon as those words fell, the person could no longer remain seated and immediately transformed into a purple afterimage, vanishing from the room.

On the high platform of the plaza, although some elders had followed Great Elder Su Qian away, several remained. So now, these elders were all talking to Lin Ming. After all, not only was Lin Ming's alchemy skill already top-tier in the Black Corner Region, but his cultivation level also surpassed that of most of the academy's elders. Furthermore, he had escaped death and rendered meritorious service to the academy; which Elder Council n't want to curry favor with him?

Lin Ming greeted the elders with a smile and spoke to each of them.

"Hmm! This fluctuation..." As she spoke, that familiar fluctuation came from the sky, and a smile immediately appeared on Lin Ming's face.

A purple shadow flashed, and a small figure landed on the high platform in an instant.

Looking at the unharmed person before her, Zi Yan's tears streamed down her face uncontrollably. She tried to sob, but her voice choked with sobs, and she was unable to utter a word.

"Silly girl, I'm back, aren't I?" Seeing Zi Yan's appearance, Lin Ming felt sorry for her and went to Zi Yan side. Then, he wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and said, "Don't cry, you're not pretty anymore."

"Wow! Lin Ming." Feeling Lin Ming's presence, Zi Yan could no longer hold back and threw herself into Lin Ming arms, bursting into tears.

On the high platform, seeing this Little Tyrant who was fearless in the Inner Academy and always said, "Old man, watch out or I'll beat you up!" now showing such a demeanor, the elders immediately burst into laughter.

The elders' laughter startled Zi Yan, who was nestled in Lin Ming, awakening her. Zi Yan, blushing, had no choice but to blush and pull away from Lin Ming's embrace.

After breaking away, Zi Yan wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with one small hand. Then, she clenched her small hands into fists, looked at the elders, and said fiercely, "Old men, if you laugh again, I'll beat you up!"

As soon as Zi Yan finished speaking, the group of smiling elders immediately stopped laughing, as if they had choked. After all, this little guy was someone they couldn't afford to offend.

Before he advanced to the Dou Emperor level, few people could withstand his punch, let alone after he went out with Lin Ming to advance to the Dou Emperor level and returned.

If they really anger her now and she chases after them and beats them up, then they, the elders, will have no face left.

"Hmph! You're smart to know what's good for you." Seeing that the elders had stopped smiling, Zi Yan immediately snorted coldly.

After venting her anger on the elder, Zi Yan turned her gaze to Lin Ming and said, "Lin Ming, these old men are so annoying. Let's go somewhere else!"

"Haha, Zi Yan, you!" Seeing Zi Yan's appearance, Lin Ming could only shake his head helplessly. However, after shaking his head, Lin Ming immediately clasped his hands in a fist salute to the elders and said, "Elders, Zi Yan has a bit of a childish temper, please don't take it personally! We'll find another time to chat. I'm sorry for today!"

"Elder Lin, Zi Yan's matter is of utmost importance. We old folks are always available," one of the elders immediately replied in response to Lin Ming's words.

"I'm sorry! We'll take our leave then!" After Lin Ming clasped his hands in a fist and said goodbye, Zi Yan immediately pulled Lin Ming away and flew off.

Night embraces the bright moon. The room is filled with people talking.

In a house in the Backyard, Lin Ming and Zi Yan were talking when suddenly the space surged, and a White-Haired Figure appeared from within.

"Haha, Lin Ming, I hope I didn't disturb you!" he said with a laugh as soon as he appeared.

Upon seeing the old man and hearing his words, Zi Yan immediately responded with a gloomy expression.

Seeing Zi Yan's expression, Lin Ming could only helplessly reply, "Great Elder, there's no question of disturbing you."

"Haha, Zi Yan, don't be angry. I'm here to give Lin Ming some benefits!" Seeing Zi Yan's expression, Great Elder Su Qian had no choice but to speak to Zi Yan in a flattering manner.

Sure enough, Zi Yan's expression changed when she heard that they were there to give Lin Ming some benefits.

"Alright, Lin Ming. Have you decided what you want?" Seeing the change in Zi Yan's expression, Great Elder Su Qian spoke directly to Lin Ming.

"Hmm, Great Elder! I wonder how many medicinal herbs the academy still has that can restore Soul Power?" Lin Ming asked, seeing Great Elder Su Qian's question.

"Soul Power? Lin Ming, is your soul injured?" Before Great Elder Su Qian could reply to Lin Ming's words, Zi Yan immediately asked with concern.

"Yes, I did suffer some injuries during the battle with the Fallen Heart Flame." Faced with Zi Yan's question and with Great Elder Su Qian present, Lin Ming could only give this answer. However, he could explain the truth to Zi Yan later when they were alone together.

"Alas! Lin Ming, other academies can try to find this for you. But the medicinal herbs for restoring Soul Power, after last year's great battle, all the ones that could be found were given to Xiao Yan to awaken the sleeping soul of the Venerable Yao. So, finding something that can help restore your Soul Power in a short time is probably not an easy thing." Hearing Lin Ming's words, Great Elder Su Qian immediately said with a guilty tone.

After all, Lin Ming's soul injury was partly for the sake of the academy! That's why I said I would do my best to help, but now, this is a direct slap in the face.