Old Yao: Breaking Out in a Cold Sweat

Xiao Yan's incredibly warm and affectionate gaze naturally did not escape the notice of a powerful figure like Xuan Yi, so she also turned her gaze to Xiao Yan.

Then, he was stunned.

Spirit Realm Soul?

How old is this child? How can he possess such a profound spiritual realm?

Upon closer inspection, they were even more astonished to discover that Xiao Yan's aura had already reached the Five-Star Dou Emperor, and that extremely hot and violent fire attribute aura was clearly a sign that he possessed Heavenly Flames.

For some reason, even with her strength, she couldn't see through which Heavenly Flames was inside Xiao Yan's body.

Perhaps he possesses some kind of treasure that conceals his presence.

But...

Why does this child have such strange eyes? Over the years, she has met many people. Some look at her with fear, some with barely suppressed admiration, and some with utmost respect.

But in the eyes of this young man, there was clearly a sense of closeness, warmth, and even... admiration?

No, is that right?

Xuan Yi fell into deep thought.

I don't have such a junior myself, do I?

Moreover, this younger person doesn't seem to lack powerful elders around him.

She could vaguely sense that the familiar woman who had brought everyone here was probably stronger than herself!

Roughly estimated, his strength should be no less than that of Xuan Kongzi.

Ninth-Turn Peak Dou Zun...

Xuan Kongzi naturally had the same feeling, but over the years, among the Three Great Elders of Danta, he had been relatively more focused on external affairs, so he recognized the identity of the person who came.

"So it's Fairy Jing visiting. It must have been decades since we last met. Fairy Jing is still as stunningly beautiful and powerful as ever!"

Xuan Kongzi smiled and cupped his hands in greeting.

Despite his seemingly fluent speech, he had only met Li Lingjing once before, without exchanging a single word. At that time, Li Lingjing's face was veiled, and she never revealed her presence.

"Having secluded myself for cultivation for many years, I've become somewhat out of touch with the times. However, I've long admired the renowned Three Great Elders of Danta."

Li Lingjing didn't intend to expose Xuan Kongzi, and directly followed the conversation to start mutual flattery.

"I wonder what brings Fairy Jing here? I imagine it's not related to Sound Valley?"

As Xuan Kongzi spoke, his gaze had already fallen on Xiao Yan.

He had naturally noticed Xiao Yan's gaze lingering on Xuan Yi long ago.

That was the closeness in his eyes, something that would never appear in the eyes of someone who had no connection with Xuan Yi.

Moreover, Xiao Yan's soul realm, which was terrifying for his age, shocked him even more.

With his experience, it wasn't hard for him to guess that today's events would most likely fall on this young man.

"I was just escorting a junior here on business. Now that I've delivered him, I won't bother you any longer. Xiao Fei, would you like to come with me to explore Holy Pill City?"

Li Lingjing knew that compared to Queen Medusa and Zi Yan, Ling Yanfei's relationship with Xiao Yan wasn't as close. Xiao Yan had come to acknowledge their kinship, and it would be awkward for Ling Yanfei to stay. It would be better to accompany her for a while.

After saying that, he tore through space and left with Ling Yanfei.

The Three Great Elders of Danta didn't think much of Li Lingjing's departure. They weren't exactly acquaintances, and their strengths were roughly equal, so why bother with such formalities?

Right now, there are more important things to do.

All three of them turned their gazes to Xiao Yan.

"Junior Xiao Yan, disciple of Venerable Yao Chen, pays respects to Aunt Xuan, Xuan Kongzi, and Tian Leizi."

Seeing this, Xiao Yan didn't keep them in suspense any longer and bowed deeply to the three elders, cupping his hands in greeting.

Upon hearing this, the Three Great Elders of Danta were all startled, and their usually calm and composed faces showed surprise and disbelief.

Xiao Yan? Yao Chen's disciple?

Is that old guy still alive?

Very good!

Xuan Yi was even more excited.

After hearing how Xiao Yan addressed her, she felt she understood everything!

Why did Xiao Yan stare intently at her after meeting the Three Great Elders of Danta?

Why did Xiao Yan look at her with such affection?

Why does Xiao Yan call her Aunt Xuan?

There is only one answer!

He knew that his relationship with Yao Chen was quite close!

How did he know?

Of course, it was Yao Chen who told him!

Alright, alright, you heartless bastard, you've finally deigned to come looking for me?

Since you are Yao Chen's disciple, then you are my disciple, Xuan Yi's disciple!

Having figured everything Xuan Yi, Xiao Yan had become gentle and kind.

Xuan Kongzi, standing to the side, frowned. Although Xiao Yan clearly knew about the three of them, and given their talent and age, it was unlikely that they had any bad intentions, the Danta did have a precedent. There was a shameless beast from the Soul Clan who had excellent aptitude and had infiltrated the Danta Tower for many years, studying under a master before ultimately betraying his sect.

It's not enough for Xiao Yan to say that he is Yao Chen's disciple; he needs to provide substantial evidence.

Tian Leizi was always a taciturn person, but he kept his gaze fixed on Xiao Yan, scrutinizing him.

Clearly, they also harbored some wariness towards Xiao Yan.

But Xuan Yi had already walked over before them, smiling broadly. She took Xiao Yan's hand, and upon seeing the familiar, ancient black Storage Ring, her eyes narrowed, and her warm smile seemed to deepen. As if addressing a junior, she spoke gently:

"Xiao Yan, is this the place to talk? Come with us into the Danta to discuss this further. As for your two female companions... if you don't mind, let them stay in the Danta for the time being."

After saying that, Xuan Yi directly tore through space and entered the Danta with Xiao Yan.

"This..."

Xuan Kongzi was helpless against the somewhat willful Xuan Yi.

Although Xuan Yi now appears as a dignified and beautiful woman, she was once the most mischievous junior sister in the Danta, with a lively and enthusiastic personality. Hearing Yao Chen's news has clearly rekindled that lively spirit within her.

However, Xiao Yan's two female companions are no ordinary people.

Looking at the two women, one large and one small, Xuan Kongzi did not see their beauty, but rather two enormous figures, a dragon and a python.

The Ancient Void Dragon and the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python?

This young man named Xiao Yan is no ordinary person!

"Oh, ladies, please follow me."

Xuan Kongzi smiled politely at Zi Yan Queen Medusa, then waved his hand, leading the two into the Danta. Tian Leizi followed closely behind and returned to the Danta.

Inside the Danta, in the conference hall on the top floor.

Xuan Yi and Xiao Yan appeared here.

"He told you about me?"

Xuan Yi glanced at the ancient black Storage Ring on Xiao Yan's hand again, and suddenly asked.

"Of course I did say that."

Xiao Yan also glanced at the Storage Ring on his hand. Seeing that Old Yao had already arrived at the location and his hiding place had been discovered, yet he still refused to come out, a plan immediately came to his mind.

My dear teacher, for the sake of your grand harem project, I shall have free rein to do as I please!

What did he say?

Xuan Yi hesitated for a moment, a blush rising to her cheeks. Her girlish demeanor was so stunning that even Xiao Yan, surrounded by beautiful women, was somewhat amazed.

But then came the excitement.

The more Aunt Xuan acts this way, the more effective his spiel about Old Yao will be later!

Xiao Yan began his performance:

"Aunt Xuan, my teacher told me that although he had lived a life of great success and glory across the continent, he felt he had let down many people in retrospect."

First, there are the teacher's deceased parents. Second, there is Aunt Han, who died for him. Third, there is you, Aunt Xuan, as well as Aunt Qing from the Flower Sect and Aunt Fox from the Demon Saint Valley."

Xuan Yi was initially quite moved upon hearing Xiao Yan's words.

She had heard a little about the Old Yao's background before.

Aunt Han, which should be Han Shanshan, disappeared without a trace after that. So many years have passed, and her fate is unknown. It's likely that she met with some misfortune.

When Xiao Yan mentioned him, Xuan Yi already had a faint, shy smile on his face.

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When he heard about the Flower Sect Fairy Qing and the fox spirit from Demon Saint Valley who had long since disappeared, the smile on Xuan Yi's face vanished instantly.

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That bastard!

She actually thought he had a change of heart.

Snort!

I worried about him for nothing!

"However, Master is not in good condition and has been targeted by the Soul Hall. I am too weak to protect him, so I had no choice but to come to the Danta. I hope you can lend a hand, Aunt Xuan. Moreover, the Danta is a powerful place and a rare safe haven for Master. Although he did not want to trouble you, he could not resist my filial piety and was willing to come with me."

As he spoke, Xiao Yan took off his simple black Storage Ring and handed it to Xuan Yi.

At this moment, Old Yao was hiding in his Storage Ring, was dumbfounded as he watched Xiao Yan rattle off a series of accusations against him.

Do you really have to expose my shortcomings at a time like this?

Before he could figure out how to explain or argue with Xuan Yi, Xiao Yan betrayed him.

Xuan Yi took the Storage Ring, and this time he could finally use his soul power to explore it in detail. Sure enough, his previous feeling was correct.

That bastard was hiding inside the Storage Ring!

"If you don't come out, I will never see you again!"

Xuan Yi didn't say much, but with just one sentence, Old Yao sweat.

Oh no, we're doomed!

The Old Yao had no choice but to come out.

A stream of light flew out from the ancient black Storage Ring and condensed into the illusory figure of Old Yao, who, even after a month of recuperation, still appeared slightly "kidney-deficient".

There was no other way; Xiao Yan had borrowed too much soul power.

Even after being nurtured in the Storage Ring for a month and a half, he still couldn't recover to his previous state, which was comparable to that of Dou Zun.

"Um... long time no see..."

Looking at the beautiful woman with a face full of reproach, the old apologetic Old Yao greeted her with a guilty look on his face.

Although Xiao Yan was making fun of him, he was actually trying to help him smooth things over between his female confidantes, so he couldn't criticize Xiao Yan for talking nonsense.

But in doing so, he would have to bear the brunt of Xuan Yi's resentment and anger.

"Are you referring to me as 'that'? Or are you afraid to even call me by my name?"

Upon seeing the illusory and aged figure of the Old Yao, Xuan Yi felt a pang in her heart, her nose stung, her eyes reddened, and she bit her red lips as she asked.

"Xuan Yi... I'm sorry, I..."

Looking at that pretty face with tears in her eyes, the Old Yao felt a lump in his throat. He finally lowered his head, apologized, and could no longer speak.

"Look at yourself now. Where is the former glory of the number one alchemist in Central Plains? Back then, you were so talented, yet so stubbornly incorrigible. We all advised you that even if you were to leave, you shouldn't have left the Little Danta and ventured across the continent alone."

You left so gracefully, but if you're so capable, don't show your face in front of me like this! Do you know how I've been coping these past years since news of your demise spread?"

The Xuan Yi clenched his fists, tears welling in his eyes, and asked.

Seeing the man she once adored now a wretched old man, reduced to a mere soul, Xuan Yi's pent-up emotions erupted completely at this moment.

Over the years, due to the continuous strengthening of the Three Thousand Burning Flame, the Three Great Elders had to guard the Star Domain and were almost unable to leave Holy Pill City. Even when the news of Yao Chen's death spread, she was unable to personally go to Han Feng to ask for clarification. She could only rely on the relatively free and leisurely Venerable Feng to pursue the truth about Yao Chen's death.

But she didn't want to tell Yao Chen about these pains and grievances in front of Xiao Yan, and she was even unwilling to mention them anymore.

Because no matter what, Yao Chen is still alive.

As long as you're alive, there's hope.

If it were the Old Yao from before, he would definitely be at a loss and not know what to do.

But Old Yao is a completely different person now!

Having followed Xiao Yan for so many years, he has also recorded a lot of insights!

"Xuan Yi, as you know, because of my parents' situation, I've always had a mountain weighing on my heart. Later, when Han Shanshan disappeared, I forgot the truth about her disappearance for some reason and was focused on finding her whereabouts. That's why I left alone, but I also let you down."

When I died that year, I recalled the past and felt only regret. But if I hadn't left back then, I wouldn't have met such an outstanding disciple as Xiao Yan, nor would I have remembered how Han Shanshan sacrificed her own soul to help me refine the Bone Spirit Cold Flame.

"A mistake is a mistake. I, Yao Chen, am not one to deny my mistakes. I just hope you can give me one last chance."

The Old Yao said with a sincere expression.

He knew very well that, no matter what, Xuan Yi was a kind woman. Although she was lively and passionate at the time, she was not unruly. On the contrary, she was reasonable and knew what was important.

He knew that as long as he explained things clearly, Xuan Yi would understand him.

She's always been like this.

Of course, from this moment on, he would never let her down again.

As for Fairy Qing...

Ahem, let's calm Xuan Yi down first!

"Sigh, look at you now." Seeing Yao Chen in this state, Xuan Yi couldn't bear to say anything harsh. After muttering a few words, she approached Old Yao, her eyes filled with deep affection. "I've never blamed you for leaving, so there's no question of forgiveness. You don't need me to give you any chances. I just hope you can live well, always as radiant and confident as you were at the Alchemist Grand Meeting."

"Xuan Yi..."

Upon hearing this, the Old Yao finally couldn't hold back his tears.

Seeing this, Xiao Yan shook his head inwardly.

Based on Aunt Xuan's words alone, the other aunts are probably in a difficult position.

So Aunt Xuan was the real expert!