"What?" Yao Ming rubbed his ears, unable to believe what he had heard.
Yao Lao and the others were not particularly surprised, only delighted.
After all, Xiao Yan had done more than enough unbelievable things before.
Xiao Yan did not explain himself to Yao Ming. He merely asked Yao Lao, "Teacher, how long was I in seclusion?"
Yao Lao smiled. "Nine months in all."
"Only nine months?" Joy flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes.
The thirteen Heavenly Flames had helped him absorb the essence even faster than he had imagined.
He had chosen to absorb only two portions of Ninth-Rank Magical Beast Blood Essence this time because he feared taking too long and missing the Three-Year Agreement.
Who would have thought it would take a mere nine months?
After subtracting the time spent absorbing the Tier 8 Magical Beast Blood Essence and the Semi-Saint Nine Netherworld Python Blood Essence, the two portions of Ninth-Rank Magical Beast Blood Essence had likely taken only eight months—four months each on average.
There was likely still close to a year before the Three-Year Agreement.
Once he had taken care of a few matters, he would probably have time to enter seclusion again and absorb another two portions of Ninth-Rank Magical Beast Blood Essence before then.
At the thought, the corners of Xiao Yan's mouth lifted.
"Clan Leader Yao Ming, was there anything else?" Xiao Yan suddenly asked.
Yao Ming immediately realized he was in the way. "No, nothing. Benefactor, just call me if you need anything."
With that, Yao Ming waved and left.
Xiao Yan looked at the people who remained by the doorway: Yao Lao, Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, and Dan Chen.
"Where's Medusa?" Xiao Yan asked, puzzled.
Xiao Yi Xian answered calmly, "The Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs is profoundly cold and yin,