Tang Zhen: Xiao Yan, Do You Want a Wife or Not?

Tang Huo'er's attempt to look at Xiao Yan caught Tang Zhen's eye, and he immediately understood his daughter's meaning. He quickly stepped aside to make way for Xiao Yan behind him.

"Huo Er, this is Xiao Yan, the Young President of the Danta. It was because of his rescue that you were able to escape danger."

Tang Zhen's voice still trembled slightly with excitement, his tone filled with admiration and gratitude for Xiao Yan.

Seeing Tang Zhen's action, Xiao Yan also took two steps forward to meet Tang Huo'er's gaze.

Tang Huo'er blinked, and the blurry figure in her vision gradually became clearer.

What comes into view is a youthful and handsome face. He has a pair of deep, dark eyes, as calm as an abyss, and a composed demeanor between his brows. He wears a warm smile, which makes people feel very close to him.

There was a pale white fire mark between his eyebrows. Even though Tang Huo'er was extremely weak at this moment, she could still feel the extreme heat hidden in that fire mark.

That's the smell of Heavenly Flames.

Although she failed to subdue the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame, her sensitivity to Heavenly Flames was ultimately much more acute than that of ordinary people.

"Young President Xiao Yan?"

Tang Huo'er spoke with some difficulty, and her pale cheeks flushed slightly due to weakness and some inexplicable emotion.

She struggled to sit up to express her gratitude, but her body was limp and weak. Even the slightest movement aggravated her still-recovering body, causing her to groan in pain and beads of cold sweat to appear on her forehead.

"Miss Huo Er, there's no need for such formalities. Please take this pill first."

Seeing this Xiao Yan first raised his hand to signal Tang Huo'er not to act rashly. Then he took out a Seventh-Grade healing pill for strengthening the body and nourishing the vital energy from his Storage Ring. He gently pushed the pill forward with his palm, and his soul power carried the pill to Tang Huo'er's slightly pale lips.

If it were someone else who gave her the pills, Tang Huo'er would certainly not have taken them so easily. But Xiao Yan was her savior, and Tang Zhen was watching from the side. Moreover, with her discerning eye, she could naturally tell that the pills Xiao Yan casually took out were all Seventh-Grade pills.

She hesitated, feeling a little embarrassed to take the pill, but seeing Xiao Yan's unyielding gaze, she obediently swallowed it.

The pill melted instantly upon entering her mouth, its gentle yet powerful medicinal force flowing like the warm spring sun through Tang Huo'er's parched meridians.

This force was gentle yet immense, and for Tang Huo'er at this moment, it was like rain after a long drought.

"Hmm..."

Tang Huo'er couldn't help but let out a soft, comfortable moan.

She could clearly feel that the stinging pain caused by the Fire Poison and the drop in her cultivation level, as well as the deep-seated weakness, were rapidly melting away wherever the medicinal power passed, like snow melting under the scorching sun.

The damaged meridians were gently nourished and repaired, which also invigorated the spirit.

Her pale face regained some color at a visible speed. Although she still looked haggard from recovering from a serious illness, the paleness that indicated weakness had quietly faded away. Her tightly furrowed brows relaxed completely, and her breathing became long and steady, no longer as laborious as before when speaking a single sentence seemed difficult.

Tang Zhen, who had been watching closely, finally felt a sense of relief.

But what followed was gratitude towards Xiao Yan.

He had seen it clearly just now: the pill Xiao Yan took out was a precious Seventh-Grade pill. Since arriving at Burning Flame Valley, Xiao Yan hadn't talked about any reward; he had directly started treating his daughter. Not only did the medicine cure her, but he even used one of his own Seventh-Grade pills to help his daughter recover. What a kind and generous person!

The debt of gratitude Young President Xiao is never enough!

"How are you feeling, Miss Huo Er?"

Xiao Yan's voice rang out gently, carrying genuine concern.

Tang Huo'er felt an unprecedented sense of ease. Although her body had not yet fully recovered to its best condition, it was still much more comfortable than the pain she had endured over the past ten days.

"Much better, thank you Young President."

Tang Huo'er's voice sounded somewhat soft, like a spoiled little girl, but this was actually because she had suffered severe injuries before. Even with the Medicine Gang, she still needed at least half a month of rest to allow her body to recover to its best condition.

But then, her eyebrows furrowed slightly.

As her physical condition improved, she felt an inexplicable sense of closeness to Xiao Yan that had increased considerably.

What's going on here?

Tang Huo'er was somewhat puzzled.

But she was too embarrassed to ask such a question.

"Well, after another half month of rest, you'll be almost fully recovered. Although your cultivation level has dropped a bit, it won't affect your future cultivation. Of course, I also have some pills here that can help you recover quickly and regain your lost strength, but they're not cheap."

Xiao Yan still had a smile on his lips. The Burning Flame Valley had a thousand-year history, and it was likely that even Heaven Tier Battle Skill had been passed down. In his current fight, he didn't have many Dou Techniques that he could use, such as the Flame Splitting Devouring Wave Ruler, the Five Wheel Separation Fire Method, the Emperor Seal Art, the Great Sun Separation Fire Body, and the Buddha Fury Fire Lotus.

Among them, the Buddha Fury Fire Lotus is a trump card, and it is not usually used lightly.

The Emperor Seal Art is too eye-catching, and its cultivation conditions are tied to one's own realm, so its current power is actually inferior to the Five Wheel Separation Fire Method that Xiao Yan uses with five different kinds of Heavenly Flames.

The Great Sun Separation Fire Body, while improving his physical body, has only made him comparable to Tier 7 Magical Beast. Although that's already quite good, it's still not enough.

Therefore, it seems that his usual methods of fighting enemies are nothing more than the Flame Splitting Devouring Wave Ruler and the Five Wheel Separation Fire Method.

Of course, the Three Great Elders had no shortage of Dou Technique, but Xiao Yan only briefly learned about them and had no intention of learning them.

They came from the Danta, and although their Dou Technique were of a high rank, they were ultimately not as lethal as the many Dou Technique passed down for thousands of years by sects like the Burning Flame Valley, which were purely focused on fire.

What Xiao Yan wanted was that kind of extreme lethality!

Sure enough, no sooner had Xiao Yan uttered those words than Tang Zhen, who was standing to the side, impatiently said:

"Young President can actually help Huo Er quickly recover from her fallen cultivation level? That's wonderful! I wonder what kind of reward Young President requires? As long as it's within the capabilities of Burning Flame Valley, I will do my best to satisfy you!"

Tang Huo'er was also somewhat surprised upon hearing this. Although compared to almost losing her life, a drop in cultivation level was nothing, it would certainly be a good thing for her if she could quickly recover the lost cultivation level!

Xiao Yan's gentle smile remained unchanged. He gently stroked his chin, his gaze lingering for a moment on Tang Huo'er's face, which now had a healthy rosy complexion and an undeniable air of heroism, before turning to Tang Zhen.

"Valley Master Tang, you flatter me." Xiao Yan's voice was very calm, without the slightest ripple. "The pill that helped Miss Huo Er recover her cultivation level wasn't particularly precious, but it was only Seventh-Grade pill. For me, refining it wasn't a difficult task."

Besides, Miss Huo Er will need at least half a month to fully recover before she can take medicine again to restore her cultivation level. Therefore, there's no need to rush the matter of the reward."

Upon hearing this, Tang Zhen and Tang Huo'er both nodded in deep agreement, and at the same time, they were somewhat impressed by Xiao Yan's nonchalant attitude of treating Seventh-Grade pills like candy.

If these words were to get out, they would probably infuriate many veteran alchemists.

But after witnessing firsthand how Xiao Yan could refine many High-Tier Seventh-Grade pills in just two and a half hours, pills that even a master alchemist would struggle to refine in a month, Tang Zhen didn't think Xiao Yan was just showing off.

After all, it didn't seem that difficult for Xiao Yan to refine a Seventh-Grade pill; he didn't even have to put in as much effort as he did when he was treating Tang Huo'er.

However, since it concerned his own daughter, Tang Zhen naturally couldn't wait half a month to make a decision. Without much thought, he simply smiled and said:

"Although what the Young President said makes sense, you have already cured Huo Er, and you will need to continue to help her recover her cultivation level. Given the Young President's ability and character, I would be at ease even if the reward were given to the Young President first."

"Why don't you tell us what you need first, Young President? We can discuss the compensation then and there, so we don't have to talk about it later."

Xiao Yan hadn't expected Burning Flame Valley to be so spacious, but he didn't want to reveal his intentions immediately. After pretending to ponder for a moment, he slowly said:

"To be honest, I have long admired the Burning Flame Valley. As Valley Master Tang just saw, I possess Heavenly Flames and have achieved some success in Alchemy. However, in terms of combat, I lack some powerful Dou Technique as a foundation. Although the Dou Technique of the Danta are not bad, they do not suit my taste."

"Your Valley is founded on fire, with a long and distinguished lineage. Its mastery of Fire Attribute Dou Qi cultivation is unparalleled in the Central Plains. If Valley Master Tang doesn't mind, would you allow me to stay in the valley for a few days and borrow some fire-attribute Dou Technique, from which I may choose two as my trump cards?"

Although Xiao Yan's words were polite, his intentions were far from small. Therefore, even though Tang Zhen blushed a little from the praise, he did not immediately agree.

After all, for someone like Xiao Yan, ordinary Dou Technique are probably not worth his attention, but some high-level Dou Technique are the secrets of Burning Flame Valley. Although he is the Valley Master, Burning Flame Valley is not a place Tang Zhen can make his own decisions. He cannot easily agree to such a thing.

For privately disseminating the valley's secret Dou Technique to outsiders, even for Tang Zhen, the valley master, according to the sect rules, he would have to resign in disgrace.

But given his personality, when he heard his great benefactor Xiao Yan say that, he genuinely wanted to give Xiao Yan something nice.

It shouldn't be lower than the Advanced Earth Tier, right?

However, if he were to secretly pass on Dou Technique of this level, the elders in the valley would probably not allow it.

What should we do?!

Seeing Tang Zhen fall silent, Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes slightly.

If the other party refuses, he will turn around and leave without saying a word, and from then on, he will not give any kind face to anyone from Burning Flame Valley.

As for Tang Huo'er, although this girl is quite heroic, dressed in fiery red, and has an exceptional appearance and temperament, it still comes down to the fact that he doesn't lack a woman like her.

After all, when it comes to heroic spirit, appearance, temperament, figure, and status, his senior, Shi Xuanxuan, is exactly the superior of Tang Huo'er.

Moreover, Shi Xuanxuan's exceptionally soft bosom contrasted sharply with her resilient, muscular physique, and her dashing short hair, which was quite to Xiao Yan's liking.

"Hahaha!" Just as Xiao Yan was reminiscing about the vast and soft Shi Clan Saintess Peak, Tang Zhen's hearty laughter suddenly rang out in the room. "I never expected the Young President to have such a high opinion of my Burning Flame Valley. It is truly an honor for my Burning Flame Valley!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow.

So, does that mean you've agreed to my request?

"Young President, to be honest, according to the rules of the valley, this kind of thing is not allowed."

Tang Zhen became serious and said earnestly.

"Oh?"

Xiao Yan could tell that Tang Zhen wasn't rejecting him; he probably had more to say.

"Father!"

Tang Huo'er, on the other hand, was getting a little anxious. What kind of time is this to be sticking to these rules!

Although she didn't know how Young President Xiao Yan had saved her, it must have cost him a lot of high-grade pills. If this favor couldn't be exchanged for two Dou Techniques, then wouldn't she, Tang Huo'er, the leader of the younger generation of Burning Flame Valley and the daughter of the Valley Master, be less valuable than two Dou Techniques?

She's really going to get angry!

"Hey, wait a minute, I haven't finished yet."

Tang Zhen winked and made faces at his daughter to comfort her, but his strange expression seemed to be more than just comforting; it seemed to be hinting at something.

Although Tang Huo'er was in much better condition, she was still quite slow-witted and didn't quite grasp Tang Zhen's meaning, which made her even angrier!

Old Deng, what time is it? Still laughing and joking around?

Seeing that his silly daughter was still angry, Tang Zhen had no choice but to suppress his smile, look at Xiao Yan, and force a serious expression as he said:

"Young President, although this rule is difficult to change, the Burning Flame Valley has a long history and many rules. There just happens to be such a rule: the spouse of Burning Flame Valley direct disciple can enjoy the same treatment as a direct disciple, as long as they are recognized by the valley, and can learn the Burning Flame Valley's Dou Technique and cultivation methods, as long as they do not pass them on to outsiders."

Having said that, Xiao Yan and Venerable Skyfire understood what that old fox Tang Zhen was up to.

Good! Trading two Dou Techniques for a Young President of the Danta as his son-in-law, plus the status of a personal disciple—he really doesn't want to lose out at all!

Hearing this, Tang Huo'er finally realized what her father's winking and gesturing were implying.

That shameless old man!

Her originally pale cheeks instantly turned bright red. She stole a glance at Xiao Yan, who had a meaningful smile on his lips, and then lowered her head. If she weren't as well-off as Shi Xuanxuan, she would have buried her head in her chest like an ostrich.

Tang Huo'er never dreamed that one day the scenario of "repaying a life-saving debt with one's body" would fall on her.

It wasn't her who suggested it; it was her own father!

How incredibly embarrassing!

Seeing Tang Huo'er cosplaying as an ostrich, Xiao Yan smiled, neither agreeing nor refusing.

I understand now, I just didn't explain it clearly!

Tang Zhen understood immediately and quickly explained:

"Young President is of noble status and exceptional talent. In truth, my Huo Er is somewhat out of her league. I will not hide it from you, Young President. Firstly, you have saved Huo Er's life and are a strong person recognized by Huo Er. Secondly, the age difference is not large, making you a good match."

Secondly, given Huo Er's talent, she is destined to be the next Valley Master. This would allow the Young President to learn any Dou Technique, skills, or even secret arts of Burning Flame Valley without any restrictions. It would be more reasonable and in accordance with the rules that the Young President can use anything that Burning Flame Valley has.

Therefore, what I said is not a joke; it is truly a heartfelt statement made after much deliberation!

Xiao Yan pondered for a moment upon hearing this before saying:

"There's no need to say I'm trying to climb the social ladder. I never judge people by their status. Among the women who follow me, there are quite a few with no powerful backgrounds. I only have one question: Miss Huo Er, what do you think of what Valley Master Tang said?"

When Tuo Huo Er heard that there was something for her to say, she raised her head and blinked blankly, as if she was still pondering the meaning of Xiao Yan's words.

Xiao Yan wasn't in a hurry; he simply smiled and waited for her reply.

A moment later, Tang Huo'er bit her lower lip, turned to look at Xiao Yan, and her face grew redder and redder as she looked at him.

"If the Young President doesn't mind, Huo Er doesn't mind Father's arrangement..."

By the end, her voice was almost inaudible, and she lowered her head, continuing to bury her head in the sand like an ostrich.

However, the three people present were all perceptive and naturally heard the shy girl's words.

"Haha, it seems Huo Er has no objections either. Young President, there's no need to rush to agree. How about spending a few days with Huo Er and taking care of her for a few days?"

Upon hearing this, Tang Zhen burst into laughter.

Venerable Skyfire let out a long sigh of helplessness.

He knew it!

Xiao Yan is like a human aphrodisiac; all those beautiful women are attracted to him and become his women.

As for Xiao Yan...

"Since my uncle has entrusted me with this task, how could I dare to disobey?"

Xiao Yan said with a smile.