A Change of Pace, and the Idea of Reviving Yao Tianhuo

"Yan Xiao, could you please give us some guidance?"

"Yan Xiao, these are the pills I refined. Could you please take a look and see if there's anything wrong with them?"

"Master Yan Xiao, when will you concoct medicine in public again?"

The chattering sounds reached Xiao Yan's ears, making him feel annoyed.

Seeing so many people crowding around him, and some even pushing him away, Han Xian angrily shouted, "Shut up! What are you trying to do, disturbing Master Yan Xiao like this the moment you meet him?!"

"Get away from me!"

As soon as Han Xian spoke, most of the people present fell silent.

As the leader of the Medicine Gang and now Fifth-Rank Alchemist, Han Xian's status in the entire Inner Academy is second only to the elders and Zi Yan, the Brute Force King.

They dared to say a few words to Xiao Yan, who was an elder, but they were afraid of Han Xian, who was the same age as them.

After reprimanding his classmate, Han Xian turned to Xiao Yan with a smile, "Elder Yan Xiao, I didn't mean to trouble you. I just wanted to tell you that I became Fifth-Rank Alchemist with your help, and I wanted to express my gratitude!"

Sensing that Han Xian's breathing was not even disordered, Xiao Yan to be about 80-90%.

Different identities and different strengths mean that even when facing the same person, the senses will be completely different.

He didn't like the Han Xian in the original novel, but he approved of the Han Xian in front of him.

His ability to establish and expand the Medicine Gang to almost monopolize the business of the entire Inner Academy demonstrates his leadership skills.

To reach the Fifth Tier in alchemy at such a young age is a testament to one's exceptional Heaven-Swallowing Talent.

They worship him and believe in him; this indicates high initial loyalty.

Taking these three points into account, Xiao Yan felt a slight urge to act.

"Han Xian, where do you plan to go after you graduate?" Xiao Yan asked Han Xian.

When asked by Xiao Yan, Han Xian immediately replied, "I might stay in the academy as an elder, because that way I'll have many more opportunities to meet you!"

Xiao Yan then asked, "If I offered you a position where you could have more frequent contact with me, would you be willing to take it?"

Han Xian's eyes lit up, and he stammered excitedly, "Really... really?"

Xiao Yan nodded. "So, are you willing or not?"

Han Xian answered without hesitation, "Yes, yes!"

Xiao Yan chuckled and patted Han Xian on the shoulder, "Go to the Tian Shu Alliance after graduation. I'm planning to establish the Pill Hall Pill Hall soon. You'll be more than qualified to be an elder there."

"Join the Tian Shu Alliance? Become an elder of the Pill Hall?!" Han Xian repeated, his breathing gradually becoming heavier.

In the Black-Corner Region today, everyone knows how powerful and promising the Tian Shu Alliance is.

The Tian Shu Alliance was originally poised to dominate the entire Black-Corner Region.

The news of the cooperation with the Lion Underworld Sect a few days ago quickly spread throughout the Black-Corner Region, making people realize that the Tian Shu Alliance is definitely on track to become the new hegemonic force in the Northwest Continent.

Joining the Tian Shu Alliance is an absolutely fantastic opportunity.

"Thank you, Yan Xiao!" Han Xian immediately knelt on one knee.

Xiao Yan reacted quickly and pulled him up, preventing him from actually kneeling.

"There's no need for that. You are qualified to join the Tian Shu Alliance," Xiao Yan said.

Han Xian's eyes still held gratitude.

Seeing this, Xiao Yan didn't say anything more, and the tension in his heart dissipated without him even realizing it.

Just then, Xiao Yan suddenly felt that the Dou Qi he had left at the entrance of the Small Courtyard had been activated.

He said to Han Xian, "This elder has other matters to attend to, so I will take my leave first."

"Goodbye, Elder Yan Xiao!" Han Xian straightened his back and stared intently at Xiao Yan's figure until Xiao Yan's figure suddenly disappeared.

In the Square, the other Inner Academy disciples looked at Han Xian with envy in their eyes.

They passed through the spatial rift and returned to the entrance of the Small Courtyard.

The moment Xiao Yan returned, he saw the Small Courtyard gate open and Xiao Yi Xian walking out.

A faint smile played on her lips as she saw Xiao Yan nod and said, "Xiao Yan."

Xiao Xun'er followed closely behind and walked out. When she saw Xiao Yan, she didn't say a word.

Xiao Yan spoke first, "Xun'er..."

Xiao Xun'er immediately interrupted, "Brother Xiao Yan, I already know about your relationship with Sister Xiao Yi Xian. I won't force you to separate."

But please, Brother Xiao Yan, let me have some peace and quiet."

Xiao Yan looked at Xiao Yi Xian, wanting to ask her what she and Xiao Xun'er had talked about.

However, all she received was a somewhat evasive look from Xiao Yi Xian: "I made a promise with Xun'er that I can't tell you about this conversation."

Since things had been said to this extent, Xiao Yan naturally couldn't ask any further questions.

However, the current situation is clearly not as bad as he imagined.

It didn't escalate to the point of a life-or-death struggle or a forced choice between two options.

Although Xiao Xun'er needs to be comforted again, this is still a very good ending.

Xiao Yan rummaged through his clothes, took out a Storage Ring, and handed it to Xiao Xun'er.

"Xun'er, I know that the speed of your cultivation in the early stages doesn't matter to you, but I've still prepared some cultivation resources that you can use."

"Take it and use it to improve your cultivation; improving it as much as possible can't hurt."

Looking at the Storage Ring Xiao Yan handed her, Xiao Xun'er lowered her eyes but still accepted it. "Brother Xiao Yan, Sister Xiao Yi Xian is a good girl, don't let her down."

"I will eventually leave. With her by your side, I will feel more at ease."

Xiao Yan's expression was serious. "Xun'er, I won't let your family restrict your freedom. Trust me."

"Brother Xiao Yan, I'm going back." Xiao Xun'er didn't answer, turned around and went back to the Small Courtyard.

Xiao Yan understood that although Xiao Xun'er had always believed in him, this belief had its limits. If it went too far beyond her worldview, she would hesitate.

Clearly, what he's talking about is something that Xiao Xun'er finds impossible no matter how she thinks about it.

The Ancient Clan was too powerful and too vast.

Even her father couldn't have absolute power.

When the Ancient Clan sent people to pick her up, even those at the Dou Emperor or Dou Zong could handle it.

However, if they encounter obstacles, even Peak Dou Venerate, or even a Semi-Saint who has one foot in the Saint Realm, is not incapable of taking action.

"By then, even if we don't have the power to rival Semi-Saint, we should at least have the ability to withstand a single blow from Semi-Saint."

"Only in this way can the Ancient Clan take me seriously, consider my future value, and only then will they be willing to grant Xun'er the freedom to go out, based on my worth." Xiao Yan thought to himself.

"The improvement in strength cannot slow down the pace; subduing the Yin-Yang Dual Flame must be put on the agenda!" Xiao Yan made up his mind.

He had been putting off subduing the Yin-Yang Dual Flame for a long time, thinking that he would wait for Little Xiao Yi Xian Xiao Yi Xian to arrive so that they could go together, which would be much safer.

Now that Xiao Yi Xian has arrived, it's time to go there.

However, before setting off, he still needed to leave behind a sufficiently powerful fighter for the Tian Shu Alliance.

This level of combat power must be at least at the Dou Venerate level; otherwise, it would be impossible to suppress the major powers of the Northwest Continent that are eyeing the Tian Shu Alliance.

so...

Xiao Yan looked at the Nether Sea Storage Ring and transmitted his voice to Yao Tianhuo: "Senior Tian Huo, do you want to be resurrected?"