Wait for Me, I'm Going to Deliver a Gift

"I know," Xiao Yan replied. He didn't mean it that way, since the time and place weren't right, but it was an unconscious action of his. It's a natural action for boys, something they can't control and don't want to control.

Xiao Yan wrapped one arm around her soft, boneless body, his thumb gently tracing her moist lips as he gazed intently at her. "Now, do you still doubt me?"

"You... you..."

Seeing Xiao Yan's burning gaze, Nalan Yanran was completely stunned. Her cheeks flushed red, her breathing became slightly rapid, and her eyes darted away in a panic, not daring to meet Xiao Yan's eyes.

Looking at her like this, Xiao Yan couldn't help but chuckle, thinking to himself that this method was indeed effective.

He leaned close to Nalan Yanran's ear and whispered, "If you still don't believe me, then I'll have to let you feel my sincerity."

Nalan Yanran suddenly looked up, staring at him with a hint of panic and... a helpless softness in her eyes. "I... I believe you, okay?"

Looking at her like this, Xiao Yan chuckled to himself: He still had a lot to learn from Tian Ge, he had to learn, he absolutely had to learn.

After exchanging a few tender words, Xiao Yan realized that now was not the time, as he was still being hunted.

He gently released Nalan Yanran: "We should get down to business."

"No, this place really isn't suitable. Once we've sorted things out here and gone outside, you can do whatever you want."

Nalan Yanran lowered her head, her face flushed, and said hesitantly, her toes twirling on the ground.

Xiao Yan stared at Nalan Yanran with a completely bewildered expression.

"No, what are you thinking? The important thing I'm talking about is taking care of those annoying guys. Now that they've lost so many Dou Zong, it's time for us to counterattack."

"Huh? Oh!"

Nalan Yanran suddenly raised her head, her beautiful eyes wide open, as if she had just been abruptly pulled back from some enchanting fantasy.

The blush on her cheeks hadn't faded yet, and upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, she turned even more flustered, waving her hands frantically, "I wasn't thinking anything! You... the important thing you were talking about... was it the battle?"

Xiao Yan couldn't help but laugh out loud, reaching out to ruffle her hair, his fingertips running through her soft strands, and said gently, "Otherwise what? Did you really think I was going to stay here with you?"

"Xiao Yan!" Nalan Yanran stomped on his foot in embarrassment and anger, her voice rising several decibels, but her ears turned even redder. "Shut up! Get to work! You misheard me!"

Xiao Yan laughed heartily, then stopped teasing her, helped her straighten her disheveled clothes, and put on a serious expression. "Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore."

"I need to prepare to wake the teacher for help."

Upon hearing this, Nalan Yanran frowned. "We can still handle it now, is there any need to trouble Yao Lao? After all, it will deplete his Soul Power."

Normally, he would address Yao Lao "teacher" like Xiao Yan, but since he also has a teacher, he added a surname before the name to distinguish himself. Although calling him Yao Lao is acceptable, it doesn't seem quite right.

"No, I was planning to ask the teacher to help me find their location. The teacher's soul is so much stronger than ours, and their perception range is miles ahead of ours."

"Oh, I see. Then it's all right."

Xiao Yan then began to awaken Yao Lao.

Yao Lao, who was resting his soul on the branches of the Heavenly Enlightenment Peach Tree, woke up with a look of contentment upon hearing Xiao Yan's call. He wiped the corner of his mouth as if he had drooled.

After sensing the situation outside, Yao Lao emerged from the ring, and Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran greeted him.

The Yao Lao looked at the two of them and, finding nothing wrong, asked, "Yan Er, is there something you can't resolve that's happened to your teacher?"

"There is indeed something I need to trouble you with, teacher." Xiao Yan then told Yao Lao about what had happened recently.

After listening, the Yao Lao stroked his beard and said, "That's no problem, but I won't take action."

Yao Lao Xiao Yan n't offer any assistance in detecting danger or sensing it, but he wouldn't intervene either. He was confident that Xiao Yan could handle Eight-star Dou Ancestor.

"Don't worry, teacher. You just need to help me find his location, and I'll handle the rest." Xiao Yan revealed a cruel smile, intending to give them a big gift.

The Yao Lao nodded, then closed his eyes, and his immense Soul Power spread outwards.

The current Soul Body of the Yao Lao is incredibly solid, looking almost identical to a real person.

After all, Xiao Yan here hardly used the Heaven Rank Dou Skill "Ghost Possession," and he also collected a lot of medicinal herbs to nourish Yao Lao's soul. He was also generous to Heavenly Flame Venerable, and with the nourishment of the Heavenly Enlightenment Peach Tree, Yao Lao's soul had recovered to 80% of its peak state.

Xiao Yan also recalled the time when he saw his Tian Ge take out a piece of Peach Wood and give it to his teacher. He was startled and thought that his Tian Ge was going to kill his teacher or Heavenly Flame Venerable.

After all, in the world before he transmigrated, Peach Wood was specifically used to ward off ghosts and evil spirits.

After Xiao Tian's explanation, they realized that this Peach Wood was different, and even had a great effect on the soul.

Yao Lao opened his eyes and looked at Xiao Yan.

"Yan Er, they're in the southeast, about twenty miles from here. There are a lot of people gathered there right now."

After saying that, he placed his finger on Xiao Yan's brow, transmitting the image he had just sensed into Xiao Yan's Sea of Consciousness.

"Twenty miles," Xiao Yan pondered, looking down. He figured that using Ground Shrinking to an Inch would be more suitable for a sneak attack, while Three Thousand Lightning Movements would produce a thunderous sound after being displayed, making it easy for others to defend against.

Xiao Yan was studying both movement techniques, but he used the Three Thousand Lightning Movements more often in battle.

The Ground Shrinking to an Inch is suitable for ambushing and kiting enemies, since the enemy can't touch you with every step you take.

However, he prefers close-quarters combat, and the mobility of the Three Thousand Lightning Movements suits his fighting style better.

The two movement techniques perfectly compensated for his weaknesses. If the strength was similar, he would engage in close combat; if the strength difference was too great, he would kite first and then engage in close combat.

The Xiao Yan of the past was basically a more cultured Lin Dong, who would unleash the Eight Extremities Collapse upon meeting anyone.

The current Xiao Yan is just like Ye Hei, very dark.

My current step is nearly 500 meters, so it only takes me 20 steps to get there.

Xiao Yan's eyes lit up, and he shouted in his heart, "Let's do it!!"

Turning to Nalan Yanran in front of him, he said, "Yanran, go wait for me on the mountain over there. I'm going to deliver a gift."

Nalan Yanran was about to speak when she saw the flames in Xiao Yan's hand, and immediately swallowed her words: "Alright, I'll wait for you over there. Be careful, don't mess things up!"