When Xiao Jin found Zi Yan, the girl was huddled together with Qing Lin, chatting about something.
The two girls were engrossed in their conversation, and Qing Lin occasionally broke into a bashful smile.
Zi Yan kept egging her on like a little demon. Don't ask how Xiao Jin knew—anyone could tell from that sly expression.
Only after Xiao Jin cleared his throat twice did Zi Yan let out an "ah!" and clamp her mouth shut, looking at him reproachfully.
"When did you start eavesdropping on such filthy things?"
Xiao Jin was dumbfounded. If you weren't hiding something, would you have reacted so strongly?
You were obviously conspiring about something loud enough for everyone to hear.
Xiao Jin knew there was nothing worth saying to this girl. Ever since Zhu Kun had escaped, Zi Yan had grown more and more unruly by the day.
That was only natural. With an invincible powerhouse for a father, she had all the backing she needed to run wild. The fact that she still hadn't acted against Xiao Jin proved that she had some conscience left.
"Enough, stop talking nonsense. Pack up and come back to Ancient Dragon Island with me." Xiao Jin didn't want to argue with the girl any longer; otherwise, it would turn into another tangled mess.
"What?" Zi Yan opened her mouth wide and said reluctantly, "We're going back right now?"
"Have you not always wanted to refine the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit? Why are you unwilling now that the time has come?"
Unable to bear watching her best friend act so coy, Qing Lin spoke directly. "Young Master Xiao Jin, Zi Yan wants to stay at the Pill Tower and return after the Pill Gathering ends."
Xiao Jin laughed helplessly. This girl simply couldn't bear to miss the excitement of