Then I'll Roll Away Smoothly

"Around mid-morning last night, there were continuous sounds of Magma Riot flowing and surging, and even powerful fluctuations of energy emanating from inside. But after about two or three minutes, it quieted down, and it has been perfectly calm ever since."

The Elder pondered for a moment, cleared his thoughts, and then gave Xiao Tian a concise and clear explanation.

Hearing his words, Xiao Tian roughly guessed that the disturbance was caused by Xiao Yan encountering the Fallen Heart Flame, and that calm meant the war was probably over.

As for who should answer, Xiao Tian believed it was most likely Xiao Yan. Not to mention that he had Yao Lao, he also had a sub-flame of the Qilin Burning Sky Sacred Fire Child Fire Xiao Tian had separated from him.

This Child Fire was enough to suppress a significant portion of the Fallen Heart Flame's power, even though the Fallen Heart Flame was already in a weakened state.

Even though the Fallen Heart Flame was no longer in its optimal state, the Underground Magma World was still its territory, where it could obtain a continuous source of energy replenishment.

I don't know if it was the Yao Lao who intervened or what, but I hope it goes smoothly.

I can't help him all the time; whether he succeeds or not depends entirely on his own perseverance.

I've done everything I can, and I've even made arrangements to address any potential long-term effects.

"Your Xiao Tian, Grand Elder previously issued Imperial Edict that if you appear in the Academy, please go to his office, as he wants to discuss something with you."

Another Elder, recalling what Grand Elder Su Qian had told them all earlier, hurriedly spoke up to Xiao Tian.

The Elder was aware of Xiao Tian's elusive nature and was worried that he might suddenly disappear before he could even speak up.

What if I fail to complete the task assigned by the Grand Elder, and he blames me and deducts my salary?

"The Grand Elder is looking for me? Alright, I'll go over there."

Xiao Tian was also slightly puzzled as to why Su Qian wanted to see him. In Xiao Tian's opinion, the Grand Elder would normally be eager to avoid seeing him.

Xiao Tian slowly walked out of the Sealed Land and headed towards the pavilion where Su Qian was.

On the way, Xiao Tian encountered people from Pan Gate and learned that the Qi Refining Tower had been built in another location, and that the Academy had made prior preparations for contingencies.

(In the Original Work, Xiao Tian was still able to use the projection of the Fallen Heart Flame Fallen Heart Flame even after he had already begun refining it, which is a bit illogical. I've set it up here as a backup storage container.)

Xiao Tian quickly arrived at the pavilion where Su Qian was. Seeing the door half-open, Xiao Tian went straight in.

"Is there something you need from the Grand Elder?"

Su Qian, who was behind Xiao Tian's desk, asked with a smile.

"Young Friend Xiao Tian, you've finally appeared. I have two things to ask you."

Upon hearing Xiao Tian's voice, Su Qian looked up and said with a smile.

"You say."

Xiao Tian also happened to have something to discuss with him.

"It's nothing serious, I just wanted to ask if you know how long it will take Xiao Yan to resolve the Heavenly Flames?"

Upon hearing Su Qian's words, Xiao Tian silently calculated in his mind that Xiao Yan had taken approximately two years in the Original Work.

One year was spent confronting the Fallen Heart Flame, and the remaining year was spent refining Fallen Heart Flame.

With my own help in various aspects this time, and with the help of the Yao Lao, I estimate that it will take less than a month to regain my original state.

Then the refining process shouldn't take too long either.

"It will probably take a year or so, but at the latest, it will definitely not exceed two years. You can rest assured."

Upon hearing Xiao Tian's words, the Grand Elder regretted not having thought of this issue before. Now that he was on the wrong path, there was no way to get off, and he could only sigh silently.

"Two years at the latest? No wonder you asked me to take out that container before, and even kindly helped us capture the Fallen Heart Flame inside it."

"Hmph, so you've been up to no good all along, and you even planned the timing perfectly."

"It seems you definitely know that this container can last for about two years."

Su Qian recalled how grateful she had been to Xiao Tian for his help, never expecting that he was already here waiting for her.

"Then don't lie to me, or I'll have no choice but to send you into the sealed cave to capture Heart Flame Energy to replenish your own."

Upon hearing Su Qian's words, Xiao Tian smiled awkwardly and could only nod silently.

"Yes, yes, I will definitely solve this problem for you, don't worry."

Xiao Tian casually spoke to the Grand Elder.

"Okay, now I'll tell you the second thing."

"The Academy has unanimously agreed to appoint you as Guest Elder of the Inner Academy."

"This position has never existed before; it was specially created for you. You can enjoy the same treatment as Inner Courtyard Elder without having to do the work of Inner Courtyard Elder. You'll even be above other Elder as Guest Elder, and you'll have the right to mobilize some of the Inner Academy Elder."

"The condition is simply that you lend a helping hand whenever the Academy is in danger."

Upon hearing Su Qian's words, Xiao Tian lowered his head and pondered for a moment. Although the benefits of Elder were not very attractive to him, the status was very useful. In the future, he would be able to legitimately recruit people from the Inner Academy.

"Can I command you too?"

Xiao Tian rubbed his hands together and asked Su Qian with a smile.

Upon hearing Xiao Tian's words, Su Qian's forehead veins bulged. This kid was definitely asking that question on purpose; it was no different from a blond-haired guy showing up at her door with an ultrasound scan.

"Just kidding, I've agreed to it."

Looking at Su Qian's expression, Xiao Tian coughed twice and said with a serious face.

"Just these two things. If you don't have anything else to say, get out of here. Also, Zi Yan is looking for you; she seems quite anxious."

Seeing Xiao Tian's expression, Su Qian laughed and scolded him. This kid in front of her was indeed shameless and cunning. However, although she had been tricked by him, she felt inexplicably willing to do so.

After all, the benefits are too great. Although it's just a pie in the sky right now, I can already feel and smell its aroma, but I just can't eat it yet.

"Hehe, then I'll roll away smoothly."

Seeing Su Qian's constipated expression, Xiao Tian couldn't help but chuckle. He then quickly walked outside. As for Su Qian's claim that Zi Yan was looking for him, he figured she had run out of pills.

However, Xiao Tian was wrong this time.

The thing he had wanted to tell Su Qian before was about his identity in the Inner Academy. He had originally planned to just get Elder's identity so that it would be convenient for him in the future.

Xiao Tian, who had already stepped outside, poked his head out through the crack in the door. When Su Qian saw him like this, many black lines appeared on her forehead.

What mischief are you up to now?

"No, there's just something I'd like to discuss with the Grand Elder."

Xiao Tian peeked at Su Qian and said in a cheeky tone.

"Speak your mind, or shut up."

Looking at Xiao Tian's expression, Su Qian had a bad feeling; what this kid said was definitely not a good thing.

(The Jia Nan Academy storyline is almost over. Next, we'll deal with the Black-Corner Region and the Northwest Continent. After that, we'll march into the Central State.)

The protagonist's strength also begins to explode, so please look forward to it.