Happy, Tsundere Zi Yan
Xiao Tian recalled what he had just said, looked into Zi Yan's eyes seriously, and said, "Of course it's true. From the moment I met you, I've considered you family. Otherwise, why would I make delicious pills for you?"
As Ancient Void Dragon, Zi Yan possessed extremely strong perception. She sensed from Xiao Tian's eyes that what he said was true and not false.
Zi Yan lowered her head slightly, her eyes reddening slightly. She had been alone since childhood, and because of her lack of strength, she was often bullied by other magical beasts, who even wanted to eat her.
Until one day, he accidentally ate Transformation Grass and turned into a child, and was eventually taken in by the Grand Elder.
The word "family" was completely foreign to her, and she herself longed for family very much.
Xiao Tian's words struck a chord with her.
Now I have a family, including Xiao Tian and Old Man Su.
"Why do you look like you're about to cry?" Xiao Tian squatted down, looking at Zi Yan eyes were red and even had a few tears in them, and asked gently in a low voice.
"Hmph, I wasn't crying, it was just that the wind was too strong just now."
Zi Yan quietly wiped away her tears, revealing a cute yet fierce expression, as if to say, "You've seen it wrong."
"So Little Zi Yan can shed little pearls too, and they fall down with a 'plop plop' sound."
Xiao Tian looked at Zi Yan with a smile.
"I didn't, I'm not! You're lying! I'll bite you to death!"
Zi Yan revealed her little tiger teeth, looking quite "fierce".
"I trust you the most, I believe in you the most."
Seeing that Zi Yan Xiao Tian was clearly not being sincere, Xiao Tian pounced on him as he was half-crouching and bit down on his shoulder.
Although she looked fierce, Zi Yan didn't use much force when she bit down. She even took the opportunity to secretly wipe her tears on Xiao Tian's clothes.
Xiao Tian felt a slight pain in his shoulder, but pretended to be in great pain, repeatedly groaning, "Ouch! It hurts so much, my shoulder is going to be ruined."
After wiping her tears on Xiao Tian 'Xiao Tian clothes, Zi Yan was secretly delighted to hear his cry of pain. She then released her mouth, gave a soft hum, and said rather arrogantly.
"Hmph, who told you to slander me? This is just a little lesson for you. I'm in a good mood now, so I'll forgive you."
Xiao Tian saw a bit of the Queen Medusa in Zi Yan, and thought to himself: No wonder you two can get along so well, you're both so arrogant.
He immediately circulated his Dou Qi, and the faint teeth marks on his shoulder, the saliva stains on his clothes, and the tears instantly evaporated, restoring his original clean appearance.
"Let's continue our search for medicine, Pikachu!!"
Xiao Tian smiled and patted Zi Yan's head, then pointed forward with his other hand.
What is Pikachu?
Zi Yan asked curiously.
"Hmm... it means you're very capable."
Xiao Tian explained casually.
Do I look like an idiot?
Zi Yan looked at Xiao Tian with a disbelieving expression.
Do you still want to take the pills?
In the end, Zi Yan gave in to the pills and walked deeper into the forest. The thought of having lots and lots of pills to eat in the future made her face flush with excitement.
The allure of pills.
Zi Yan watched intently as she sniffed the air repeatedly, her face full of seriousness.
The two swarmed like locusts, leaving nothing but desolation. They seized all medicinal herbs that could be used to refine elixirs of Fourth Grade or higher, even uprooting tree-like herbs.
Xiao Tian truly felt Zi Yan's treasure-hunting ability; she was practically the nemesis of heaven and earth's spiritual treasures, able to be discovered even if someone hid dozens of meters underground.
The two were standing on a tree as tall as a person, picking fruit. There were nine Earth Spirit Fruit on the tree.
Not far from the Earth Spirit Fruit Tree, crouching beside a stone wall, sat a pitiful-looking ape-like magical beast. This beast was none other than the Earth Spirit Fruit's Guardian Beast, the Demon Spirit Ghost Ape.
Today, the fruit has just reached its Mature Stage, and I'm preparing to enjoy the energy and deliciousness of the Earth Spirit Fruit. Who knew that two unreasonable robbers, one big and one small, would suddenly appear.
Without a word, he punched himself in the nose, sending him flying. Then he was pinned down and given a severe beating. Didn't I have any shame?
He got angry in a fit of rage.
You have no idea how much damage this sudden, large sinus has done to me; I've already felt that life has no meaning.
Looking at this honest and pitiful Fifth Order Magical Beast, Zi Yan realized it was the only one she had encountered that was so sensible. After discussing it with Xiao Tian, she decided to leave three of them for it.
After Xiao Tian and the other left, the Demon Spirit Ghost Ape came to the edge of the tree pit with a mournful face. When it saw three white fruits on the ground, its eyes showed gratitude.
"Xiao Tian, you can't embezzle my half, okay?"
Looking at the gold and red Storage Ring in Xiao Tian's hand, he said with concern, "This is my food supply for a long time."
"Don't worry, I wouldn't stole your things. I'll go back and refine them into pills for you. You can come and collect them from me then."
Xiao Tian pinched her cheek and assured her.
"Then I'll wait for you, hehe..."
Zi Yan trusted Xiao Tian completely. Hearing Xiao Tian's guarantee, she happily skipped forward, her twin ponytails swinging back and forth in perfect parabolas.
Seeing Zi Yan's happy expression, Xiao Tian couldn't help but be infected by her joy.
"Zi Yan, this is enough, let's not look anymore."
Although the two gained a lot, it was only a small part of the vast forest.
Zi Yan tilted her head and thought for a moment. The things she found today were enough to eat for her for a long time.
Xiao Tian's pills are all sweet, and the taste varies depending on the medicinal herbs used, so you'll never get tired of them.
Do you want some?
After thinking it over, Zi Yan took out a pill and handed it directly to Xiao Tian.
Xiao Tian looked at the pills in front of him. These were Zi Yan's lifeblood, and she was actually willing to share them with him. It seemed that Zi Yan had a high opinion of him.
"You eat it yourself. It's a waste for me to eat it, and it's not suitable for me."
Xiao Tian picked up the pill and stuffed it directly into her mouth.
"Okay then, I'll share any other good food I have with you later."
Zi Yan chewed on the pills and spoke incoherently.
"Let's go, it's getting dark, or we'll have to spend the night in the forest."
Xiao Tian patted Zi Yan's head and said gently.
"Okay, let's go then."
The two headed towards the exit of the forest.
"Xiao Tian, I'm sleepy."
During the flight, Zi Yan looked at Xiao Tian with sleepy eyes, her whole body dazed, and she even flew with a swaying motion.
I guess I'm exhausted from sensing medicinal herbs all day.
Xiao Tian didn't say anything, but simply hugged her in his arms, forming a Dou Qi Shield to block the resistance generated by flight.
Xiao Tian looked down at Zi Yan, who had already fallen asleep. She was even smacking her lips every now and then, as if she were dreaming of some delicious food. She looked very cute.
Xiao Tianyi flew at high speed and returned to the Inner Academy in about half an hour.
Back in the attic, Xiao Tian handed her over to Xun'er and asked her to arrange a room for Zi Yan.
After settling Zi Yan in, Xun'er returned to her room. The two then spent some time playing in the water together, during which Xun'er even performed a stand-up comedy routine.
The two lay in bed, embracing each other. Xiao Tian felt Xun'er's delicate and smooth skin and told her everything that had happened that day.
Finally, the two fell asleep in each other's arms.
Early in the morning, Xiao Tian, having parted ways with Xun'er, arrived in front of a black attic.
(There are only four days left until Lunar New Year's Eve. Another year has passed. Time flies. Judging from your reading, you readers will surely have a prosperous year this year and every year thereafter. You're all handsome, rich, and powerful.)