A Secret Meeting at Night, Yao Ling Pounds Herbs

After arriving at the small valley, Xiao Yan stayed there temporarily with his senior classmates.

Xiao Lan nestled not far from the small wooden house where Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian. After consuming some pills brought by Xiao Yan, it had accumulated enough energy to break through to the Fourth Tier.

However, this Blue Eagle's bloodline is rather ordinary. Normally, reaching the Fifth Tier is already quite difficult, and the Sixth Tier is extremely rare. As for the Seventh Tier, comparable to Dou Zong expert?

Absolutely impossible!

But Xiao Yan, being an alchemist, naturally wasn't worried about that.

Monsters are less intelligent than humans, and their cultivation speed is also slower.

However, their powerful physique, long lifespan, and greater tolerance for elixirs are unmatched by humans.

You can definitely use elixirs to increase the strength of magical beasts.

What Xiao Yan has in abundance right now is medicinal herbs.

Whether it was the resources Xun'er gave him in the Storage Ring back then, or the gold coins he obtained by directly defeating more than a dozen top experts in the Black Corner Region with the help of Old Yao, or the large amount of resources he obtained by raiding the Black Emperor Sect, all of these were enough for Xiao Yan to squander at will.

I've never fought such a costly battle before!

As for the matter of bloodline, we'll find a few Heavenly Demon Phoenix to kill, extract their bloodlines, and inject them into Xiao Lan's body. This will naturally help her transform, and perhaps she can revert to her ancestral bloodline and awaken the bloodline of an ancient demon beast.

There was no way around it; Xiao Yan was destined to side with the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, which meant he was bound to be at odds with the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan. As for the Nine Netherworld Python Clan, Xiao Yan also regarded them as his future underlings, so he would prioritize maintaining good relations with them.

Moreover, Xiao Lan is a flying magical beast, so she is naturally more suited to use the bloodline of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan to undergo transformation.

In this way, the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan will have to suffer.

Soon, night fell, and the valley was bathed in starlight.

The newly built two-story wooden house was dimly lit. With Xiao Yan's current strength and soul power, building a small wooden house for four people was not a difficult task.

Too lazy to think about the design of the wooden house, Xiao Yan simply adopted a "take what you can get" approach, removing one floor from the three-story attic of the Jia Nan Academy and building the new one.

But instead of joining in with the female students, he went alone to the little wooden house where he used to live with Xiao Yi Xian.

Because no one had lived here for many years, even though Xiao Yan had set up an array to seal it off before he left, it still accumulated a lot of dust.

But it doesn't matter; the omnipotent Dou Qi will solve all problems.

After cleaning the room, Xiao Yan didn't go back to his own room, but went to Xiao Yi Xian's room and lay down on the now clean bed.

I wonder what kind of medicinal herbs Xiao Yi Xian put in this room back then. Even after so long, there is still a faint herbal fragrance here, which calms the mind and soothes the spirit.

In retrospect, although he was still engaged in cultivation at that time, it was indeed one of the few times he had free time, and the pressure in his heart was not as great as it is now.

After all, back then, no one knew that they would be surrounded by sisters from an Ancient Clans.

While the woman's fortune was certainly not shallow, it essentially placed the burden of all the Ancient Clans except for the Soul Clan on his shoulders.

What the hell do you mean, "Fuck the Fighting Dou Qi Continent Weightlifting Champion"?!

However, since Sister Ya Fei has already given him a coming-of-age ceremony, there's no need for him to continue acting like a child, right?

So, it's time to rethink my relationships with these senior female students and friends.

If we never get to eat it, then so be it.

But since we've already started eating with Sister Ya Fei, we might as well consider the other sisters too.

Um...

And there's also that teacher I've long coveted—the mature, elegant, and peerless Misty Cloud Sect Master the Yun Yun!

I've missed her quite a bit after not seeing her for several years.

As the apprentice, it's time to help my female teacher alleviate her loneliness and show my filial piety!

When the two old men in the ring awaken, Xiao Yan plans to go to the Misty Cloud Sect to see how to kill the Soul Hall's Wu Protector!

In fact, both Old Yao's black Storage Ring and Venerable Skyfire's white Storage Ring are now shrouded and concealed by Xiao Yan's soul power. As long as they awaken, Xiao Yan will definitely notice them.

This was also a necessary measure to prevent Old Deng from spying on him while he was having fun with the girls.

This isn't about distrusting them, but about taking responsibility for trusting the girls.

The night is long, and I can't sleep.

Let's practice for a while.

Xiao Yan closed his eyes and focused his mind on his body.

After this period of nurturing, the Sea Heart Flame has been almost completely controlled.

However, as the fifteenth ranked Heavenly Flames, although Han Feng had refined it, its energy was definitely not comparable to that of the Fallen Heart Flame, which had accumulated power over many years.

But it shouldn't be difficult for him to break through to the Dou Huang Realm.

However, absorbing and refining the Heavenly Flames requires a long period of seclusion. He had just gotten engaged and had only spent a night with Sister Ya Fei. Asking him to immediately go into seclusion to absorb the Heavenly Flames was something he was unwilling to do.

I need to finish things here before I go back and spend some quality time with Sister Ya Fei.

We can also refine some pills to boost Ya Fei's performance again, and then consider setting off for the Heavenly Snake Empire.

I wonder how that little girl Little Qing Lin, is doing.

And that Lu Man Sister, with her beautiful face and perfectly curvaceous figure, left a deep impression on me.

Alas, wine and women have ruined me; I have no way to cultivate myself now!

Xiao Yan opened his eyes with some distress.

Having thoroughly enjoyed the pleasures of a woman last night, it's hard not to have thoughts about it tonight.

Is there any way to solve this problem?

Um...

Xiao Yan pondered for a moment, and then thought of something.

Jade Heart Pill!

Being able to suppress the aftereffects of the fusion of Heavenly Flames, and now just to curb some of the urges that are getting a little carried away, shouldn't be difficult.

However, before Xiao Yan could take the pill out of his Storage Ring, he heard a commotion outside. He immediately focused his mind and released his soul power to investigate the situation. After that, his eyes became strange.

Immediately, he stood up, left Xiao Yi Xian's room, went to the door, pushed it open, and saw a furtive, icy blue figure.

Startled by the sudden opening of the door, Yao Ling quickly covered her mouth, suppressing the sound that almost escaped her lips.

"Senior Sister Yao?"

Xiao Yan looked at the girl in front of him, dressed in a familiar ice-blue silk nightgown and white socks, and felt that something was off.

The silky nightgown clung to her body, outlining the girl's budding curves, and shimmered alluringly in the hazy starlight.

Her hands were nervously clasped together, and her pretty face was flushed even in the darkness. Her eyes darted around, and she seemed somewhat guilty.

What new tricks is this water management and mineral exploration expert up to now?

"I... I can't sleep."

Yao Ling's voice was so faint it was almost carried away by the night wind.

She dared not look directly at Xiao Yan, her gaze drifting towards the room, and she mustered her courage to speak:

"And then... um... as my boyfriend, could you spend some time with me?"

After speaking, Yao Ling lowered her head, not daring to look Xiao Yan in the eye.

Actually, it was because as night fell, she couldn't calm down after hearing those shameful sounds last night. She felt restless and itchy, and originally wanted to secretly get some sleeping pills for Xiao Yan so she could experience the joy of self-service mining.

Unfortunately, Xiao Yan was also awake and noticed her presence. For a moment, he didn't know what to say.

Looking at Yao Ling in her ice-blue nightgown, her face full of shyness, Xiao Yan recalled the day he was knocked unconscious by Yao Ling and forced to share a bed with her for the night.

He knew he wouldn't need the Jade Heart Pill tonight. Although he couldn't take the final step, doing something else to calm down shouldn't be difficult.

Besides, Yao Ling seems to have an unusual craving for her own body.

What a lecherous woman!

But he's not a little lamb!

Thinking of this, Xiao Yan smiled and led his most lecherous girlfriend into his room.

He's not Hong Shixian; he absolutely cannot let Yao Ling enter Xiao Yi Xian's room, get into Xiao Yi Xian bed, and then do bad things with the man Xiao Yi Xian likes.

Respect!

Xiao Yan did not light any lamps inside the room. Moonlight shone through the window lattice, draping the room in a hazy silver veil, adding a touch of tranquility and ambiguity to the lonely man and woman sharing the room.

Yao Ling's heart was pounding so hard it felt like it would burst out of her chest. She lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her skirt. The cool touch of the silk couldn't quell the burning heat on her cheeks.

She took a deep breath, trying to find a topic to ease the suffocating tension and anticipation.

"Um..." Her voice was as soft as a whisper, with a slight, almost imperceptible tremor. She forced herself to maintain the demeanor of a cool, aloof goddess as she asked, "Junior Brother Xiao Yan, revisiting this place must evoke some feelings in you. Could you tell me about your past?"

Looking at her adorable appearance—clearly nervous yet trying to appear calm— Xiao Yan smiled inwardly. He pulled her to sit on the edge of the bed, casually using his soul power to open the window and prop it shut with a lever. Then, a hint of reminiscence flashed in his eyes as his gaze gently fell upon her, until the girl shyly looked away. Only then did he smile and say:

"Actually, it's nothing much, just the same old story of diligently cultivating and desperately vying for opportunities."

Xiao Yan briefly recounted his experiences to Yao Ling.

Yao Ling listened quietly, her azure eyes fixed intently on his resolute profile.

Every time I heard about Xiao Yan desperately devouring and refining the Heavenly Flames, I felt my heart clench, and a strong sense of heartache welled up inside me.

If at the beginning she only approached Xiao Yan with the wish to be with him and the idea of helping Xiao Yan prevent the tragedy of the Xiao Yan Yao Clan, then now, for her, it's a somewhat selfish hope that Xiao Yan won't have to bear so much responsibility.

She wanted to make things easier for him and prevent him from working so hard.

But she understood that, compared to the Xiao Family alone in her previous life, in this life, for some unknown reason, it seemed that all the Ancient Clans had chosen daughters who knew of Xiao Yan's special qualities, and they all gathered around him.

Ordinary people can only see Xiao Yan surrounded by beauties, but who knows how much hardship and suffering he had to endure to shoulder the burden of so many Ancient Clans?

Thinking of this, she unconsciously reached out and gently stroked the back of his hand, which was resting on his lap. The slightly cool touch warmed Xiao Yan's heart.

He originally intended to kill the Hun Tian Di.

As for these Ancient Clans, he didn't care about them at all at first.

As long as the Xiao Family is safe, and to put it bluntly, as long as Xun'er's Ancient Clan doesn't suffer too much damage, what does it matter to him whether the other clans are fighting to the death?

However, as he entered the Inner Academy and gradually became closer to them, he realized that he did indeed need to bear more burdens.

But so what?

In the end, he'll be carrying the weight of the entire Dou Qi Continent on his shoulders. It's just a matter of carrying a few more Ancient Clans. He's not worried about having too many debts, and he's not afraid of getting itchy lice!

Besides, since they all seem interested in me, and I happen to be quite satisfied with their looks and character, what harm is there in helping their people?

There's always a way. Now that he's taking an open-book exam, and he's still working so hard and relentlessly, how could he not win?

"Actually, I know why you all came to the Inner Academy to wait for me." After a moment of silence, Xiao Yan suddenly spoke, "There are some things I'm not ready to accept myself, so I don't want to hear about that part of it today."

Upon hearing this, Yao Ling was startled, clearly not expecting Xiao Yan to bring it up at such a time.

"I can feel how deep your love for me is. Although I can't imagine how you could be so devoted to me, please rest assured, now that we're in a relationship, Xiao Yan Senior Sister Yao never let you down."

After saying that, Xiao Yan pulled her into his arms.

Suddenly surrounded by strong arms, Yao Ling was initially flustered, but she quickly became immersed in the intense heat emanating from Xiao Yan and couldn't extricate herself.

He said he felt great sucking on the inflamed tube.

"To say I love you would definitely be lying to you, but Xiao Yan does like you, Senior. Xiao Yan doesn't have any great ambitions, he only wants to protect the safety of those around him with his own hands. If the Yao Clan were to be gone, I imagine Senior would be heartbroken."

I don't want to see my senior sister sad, so no matter how difficult or dangerous it is, I will continue to fight to help her and protect the Yao Clan.

Hearing Xiao Yan treat her so honestly and make such a solemn promise, Yao Ling, who was already unguarded around Xiao Yan, completely let loose at this moment.

"Xiao Yan, I really like you. I know what kind of person you are. With those words from you, that's enough."

She raised her head, no longer as shy as before. Her azure eyes were full of seriousness, and tender affection poured out from them.

"But you're willing to do so much for me, and I don't have much to give back to you. After thinking it over, all I can do is some small things within my ability to help you ease some of your burden. This is the only thing I can do as your girlfriend."

Yao Ling gazed at Xiao Yan with deep affection, feeling that the boy before her overlapped with the figure she had fantasized about countless times in her memory. She had suppressed her feelings for too long, and finally, on this solitary night, she could fully release her love.

Before she could finish speaking, she stopped waiting for Xiao Yan's reply and forgot about the ice-blue suit. At this moment, all she wanted was the jade rabbit in the moon palace.

She leaned completely against Xiao Yan's chest, pressing him down onto the bed.

The next moment, the girl's eyes, filled with burning love, filled his entire field of vision, and he felt a soft touch on her lips. Soon, they were both lost in the moment.