Zi Yan: Xiao Yan, You Should Call Me Mom

"Hehe, you figured it out?"

Hearing Xiao Yan's insightful words, Zi Yan scratched her head a little embarrassedly. Although she was young in appearance and had a youthful mindset, it didn't mean she was completely ignorant.

She was just used to being free, and she did many things according to her own whims. Anyway, she had nothing to lose, so she didn't care what others thought.

But Xiao Yan is different.

These are her bread and butter.

Whether he can grow up quickly depends entirely on Xiao Yan.

Having lived in the attic for the past year, she had become quite familiar with Xiao Yan's female roommates.

Among them, the most familiar are Han Yue, Shi Xuanxuan, and Yao Ling.

Han Yue, of course, needs no further explanation. As Xiao Yan's chief secretary, she manages many things. She also knows that her talent is mediocre and cannot compare to Xiao Yan and the group of girls around him whose talent is so terrifying that it can make people despair.

Therefore, she has to maintain good relationships with everyone.

Zi Yan is no exception. Just treat Zi Yan Zi Yan as you would a younger sister, and the relationship between them will naturally improve.

As for Shi Xuanxuan, her physical strength is formidable, and she can now exchange blows with Zi Yan. The two can learn from each other and improve together, which is a good thing.

Yao Ling, besides Xiao Yan, is the older sister Zi Yan values most.

The pills she made were also quite delicious.

Although it's not as powerful as Xiao Yan 'Xiao Yan, the taste is just as good. It's nice to have a little bit when you're craving something delicious.

However, among these three older sisters, Han Yue is a big fan of Xiao Yan, Shi Xuanxuan has long harbored special feelings for Xiao Yan that go beyond the typical senior-junior relationship, and Yao Ling is Xiao Yan's only crush, wishing she could just give him away.

Therefore, after a year of interacting with the three of them, Zi Yan's attitude towards Xiao Yan has changed, and even... there's a tendency for her feelings to change. Naturally, she will no longer treat Xiao Yan as casually as before.

So when she entered, she was still used to her old style, but after entering, she couldn't be too unrestrained anymore. What if Xiao Yan found her annoying and refused to refine pills for her?

However, in Xiao Yan's eyes, Zi Yan was just a loli. Although, considering the lifespan of magical beasts, Zi Yan's figure meant she had lived for at least several decades, she still looked like a child, making it difficult for people to have any other thoughts about her.

"Don't I know you?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan smiled.

When Zi Yan comes to him, it's either to refine medicine or because she's encountered a powerful opponent she can't defeat while searching for medicinal herbs and is asking for his help.

Xiao Yan didn't object to this. Many of the medicinal herbs the girl had found were quite useful to him, and he had indeed used quite a few. He was just helping her out in a small way, so there was nothing to refuse.

"Hmph, what do you know?"

Upon hearing this, Zi Yan shrugged and noticed that Xiao Yan smelled of Han Yue; even his breath carried Han Yue's fragrance.

Hmm~ No wonder Han Yue's face was so red just now, those two must have been up to no good!

Hmph, does she think Little Zi Yan doesn't understand?

In broad daylight, don't they feel ashamed at all!

"Uh, so it seems you really did finish taking the pills, right?"

Xiao Yan was not annoyed by this, but simply smiled and asked.

"No, that's not true!"

How could Zi Yan possibly admit it? Although that was indeed her purpose in coming here, if she admitted it now that things had come to this point, wouldn't it make her seem very disrespectful to Xiao Yan, the older brother who had worked so hard to refine the pills for her?

I missed you, so I came to see you!

Zi Yan Hu said.

"Oh, really?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan chuckled.

Could that little girl Zi Yan really say something like that?

"I'm flattered, but now that you've seen me, can we get down to business?"

Xiao Yan said with a smile.

"What important business is it? What are you talking about? I just came to see you. We're friends, right? It's been so long since we last saw each other. I missed you, so why can't I come and see you?"

When Zi Yan saw that Xiao Yan was adamant that she had come to ask for the delicious little pills, she became anxious. Although she had indeed come to ask Xiao Yan for help in refining some food, it didn't mean that she really only regarded Xiao Yan as a tool!

But she clearly didn't realize that Xiao Yan was deliberately provoking her.

After saying this, Zi Yan pouted. She was determined to prove that she cared about Xiao Yan and wasn't the kind of bad woman who treated her friends like alchemy machines.

Seeing the little girl's sullen face, Xiao Yan felt no fear or worry whatsoever; instead, he almost wanted to laugh.

Zi Yan's serious expression was quite adorable, but unfortunately, Xun'er had already shown him this cute little sister look many times back in the Xiao Family, and every time he couldn't help but want to reach out and pinch her cute little cheeks.

However, since Xun'er started to develop and gradually grew into a young woman, Xiao Yan found it somewhat difficult to lay a hand on her.

However, Zi Yan is different. She still has a few years before she grows up, so I can tease her a little.

Thinking of this, Xiao Yan reached out and pinched Zi Yan's little cheek, smiling as he said:

"Alright, I know you miss me, and I miss you too. Take these bottles and try them first. If you feel they're not strong enough, just let me know, and I'll make you a new recipe. I recently killed a few people and got a lot of medicinal herbs; enough for you to eat for several years."

Zi Yan was initially slightly annoyed by Xiao Yan's pinching of her chubby cheeks, but when she saw Xiao Yan take out enough pills for her to eat for a month from his Storage Ring, she immediately beamed with joy. She didn't care at all about Xiao Yan's big hand pinching her cheeks. After casually stuffing the jade bottles into her Storage Ring, she jumped up and bumped into Xiao Yan.

"Eh?"

Zi Yan's true form is the Ancient Void Ancient Void Dragon robust physique. If an ordinary Dou Wang didn't use his Dou Qi for protection, he would probably feel a tightness in his chest and his vision would go black from the impact.

Xiao Yan's physical body was comparable to that of a peak Fifth Tier magical beast, so he naturally felt no discomfort. However, Zi Yan suddenly jumped up and bumped into his arms, which was something he had never expected.

"I didn't come for those pills! Don't you dare think that way about me, or I'll beat you up every day!"

Zi Yan would never say something like that, like a little girl ignoring everyone. If she's in a bad mood, someone's sure to get a beating.

These words had no effect on Xiao Yan; Xiao Yan current resilience was second only to his ability to withstand burning.

"So you really miss me?"

Xiao Yan casually put one arm around Zi Yan, letting her sit in the crook of his arm, and asked with slight surprise.

I can't just let this little girl hang on me like a train lunchbox; that would be too unseemly.

Zi Yan was quite excited about the novel experience of sitting in Xiao Yan's arms. Her petite hips couldn't help but shift from side to side, finding a comfortable position before settling down. She casually hooked one arm around Xiao Yan's neck and looked up, saying:

"Of course, when have I ever lied to you?"

Zi Yan felt no guilt whatsoever; she genuinely felt happy to see Xiao Yan after so long.

It's definitely not because of those few bottles of pills!

"Alright, I happen to need to go out for a bit. Since you miss me so much, come with me."

Xiao Yan smiled, picked up Zi Yan, and walked out of the room.

Han Yue had already returned from running errands and was astonished to see Xiao Yan carrying Zi Yan on his arm like that.

My goodness, Senior Xiao Yan's seemingly not-so-muscular body is actually so powerful!

In her opinion, it wasn't strange that Xiao Yan could pick up Zi Yan with one hand.

But having Zi Yan sit on his arm like this is a different story.

That relied almost entirely on the strength of the arms!

Thinking that she had almost lost herself in that warm and strong embrace just now, Han Yue's heart started beating faster.

"Moon, I'm going to the Back Mountain to practice my Dou Technique for a while. I'll leave my Dou Qi marks along the way. If anything happens, you can find me by following the marks."

Xiao Yan said with a smile.

"Okay, senior."

Upon hearing this, Han Yue snapped out of her daze and quickly nodded.

"By the way, hand over the affairs of the sect to the subordinates. Starting today, focus on cultivation. After you break through to the Dou Wang, you should also go to the Black Corner Region to train with Xiao Yi Xian for a while. That way, you can look after each other, and I can feel at ease."

Xiao Yan added.

"Okay, sure."

Han Yue's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

She had originally planned to discuss this matter with Xiao Yan after her breakthrough, but it was perfect that Xiao Yan had the same plan.

Now that she has Xiao Yan's support, she no longer worries about her cultivation speed; she can simply defeat the young master of the Hong Family.

The question is, what happens after you defeat them?

Unless she is Dou Zong or even Dou Zun expert, she would not be able to handle the matter properly.

Now that she has Xiao Yan, she's no longer worried about that issue. According to her calculations, by the time she graduates and returns home, Senior Xiao Yan will probably already be Dou Zun expert. What will the Wind Lightning Pavilion be then?

However, if she could make a name for herself in the Black Corner Region, wouldn't she feel even more confident?

Although being protected by Xiao Yan feels good, it would be even better if I could solve these problems on my own and not let Xiao Yan worry about such trivial matters.

After all, Senior Xiao Yan has always been very busy. Although he was not sure why, it was not hard to guess from the information that Yun Li occasionally revealed that Senior Xiao Yan probably had a formidable enemy, just like himself!

No matter what, I have to help my senior...

Han Yue thought to herself.

However, by the time she snapped out of her thoughts, Xiao Yan had already Dou Qi Transformation Wings and flown deep into the mountains.

When he was looking for a place to cultivate the Great Sun Separation Fire Body, he explored the towering Back Mountain behind the Inner Academy quite a bit. Now, finding a suitable place to cultivate the Three Thousand Lightning Movement is naturally not difficult for him.

It was simply a matter of finding a swampy area; he remembered it.

Half a day later, Xiao Yan found the swamp he remembered in the crevice between two mountains.

"Huh... what are you doing here? It's damp and gloomy."

Zi Yan looked around with a disgusted expression.

She definitely doesn't like this environment.

After all, her clothes were all clean and white; girls are generally a bit fastidious about cleanliness.

"I unexpectedly acquired a Dou Technique, so I'll learn it here."

Xiao Yan smiled and began to explain to Zi Yan.

His current movement Dou Technique are nothing more than the Wind Flurry Residual Shadow and Flying Flurry Movement Technique that his female teacher Yun Yun, gave him.

One is a linear acceleration Dou Technique, and the other is a light-body movement Dou Technique; both are only Mystic Tier Dou Technique.

Given Xiao Yan's current strength and the enemies he will encounter in the future, Mystic Tier Dou Technique are clearly insufficient.

Moreover, both of those Dou Technique require wind-attribute Dou Qi to unleash their true power. Although Xiao Yan can use Fire Attribute Dou Qi, the effect will not be optimal.

But the Three Thousand Lightning Movement are different.

This Dou Technique only requires drawing the Wind Lightning Power into the body and diligently practicing according to the cultivation method to be able to perfectly execute it.

"Lower Earth Tier Dou Technique, huh? That's quite impressive."

Zi Yan simply nodded in response.

As the daughter of the Dragon Emperor, Zi Yan possesses all the inherited memories of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, including all the Dou Technique of the Ancient Dragon Clan.

There are some Dou Technique that she lacks the skill to learn in time.

Even so, she has never practiced Dou Technique below the Intermediate Mystic Tier since she began cultivating Dou Qi.

Such weak Dou Technique are not even worthy of being passed down in the memory, and there's no need to learn them.

For the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, a single punch is far more powerful than a typical Lower Mystic Tier Dou Technique.

"It's a pity, all my Dou Technique are related to bloodline, so you can't learn them. Otherwise, you would have learned my Dou Technique, which would definitely be better than these."

Zi Yan casually picked up the silver scroll from Xiao Yan's palm, tossed it a few times, and then shook her head.

"Those are all Dou Technique from your inherited memories. I don't have the bloodline power of your clan. If I learn them, I'm afraid there will be misunderstandings when I encounter your clansmen in the future, and it would be better to fight. I appreciate your kindness, thank you."

Xiao Yan smiled and gently patted Zi Yan's head, speaking softly.

"That's not necessarily true. Once I reach adulthood, I can use my own essence to exchange blood for you. I only need to force out one-third of my essence, which will be enough for the exchange. If you recover well, you will also have the same bloodline as me, and you might even gain the inherited memories. However, the risk of exchanging blood is too great for you; you'd be lucky to survive even if you died."

Zi Yan shook her head, swatting Xiao Yan's clutches away, and then said with a serious expression.

"You little brat, you're talking nonsense. You've given away a third of your essence blood. You'll probably need a year to recover and take various high-level pills to replenish it. It's not worth it to go through all this just to learn a Dou Technique."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan reached out and gently poked Zi Yan's smooth forehead, feigning displeasure.

He was pleased that Zi Yan had her own thoughts; it hadn't been in vain that he had made the pills for her.

But he definitely won't agree.

If it comes at the cost of harming Zi Yan's body, then no matter what we do, it's not worth it.

"Well, the main thing is that you'll be drinking my blood then, so according to Sister Yun Li, you'll have to call me 'Mom'."

Zi Yan tilted her head and said thoughtfully.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's vision went black.

Wait, if I remember correctly, the Blood-Colored Jade Tablet that Hun Li Li left for herself had the function of blood exchange, right?

When he has her blood in his veins, wouldn't that mean...?

Grass!

So that's what that brat was planning all along!

They even corrupted Zi Yan!

"Don't follow Liuli's example, relationships aren't like that! You've been fooled by her."

Xiao Yan quickly explained.

"Ah? Okay..."

Zi Yan trusted Xiao Yan, so she didn't doubt his words, and just nodded with some disappointment.

Seeing Zi Yan's disappointed look, Xiao Yan closed his eyes helplessly.

As he parted ways, he was touched by what Hun Li Li had done for him, but he would settle the score with her someday!