Zi Yan: Xiao Yan, My Xiao Yan!

"Aaaaaah!"

The Zi Yan dragon roared, but unfortunately, it was too small. It looked more like a cute little kitten meowing but not hissing at all.

Xiao Yan stuck out his tongue and rolled his eyes, looking like he was about to die, which made Zi Yan laugh in exasperation.

This guy doesn't even respect me!

But she wasn't actually that angry!

"Smack!"

Zi Yan still had Xiao Yan's neck in her grip, but she took him by surprise and kissed him on the other cheek.

"Um?"

Xiao Yan was somewhat bewildered by Zi Yan's perplexing behavior. When he leaned in earlier, she didn't kiss him, but now she was the one taking the initiative?

Hagi-yeon, you bastard!

So, he's just saying one thing but doing another?

"Hmph, you got off easy!"

Zi Yan glared at him angrily and said with a haughty expression.

Xiao Yan didn't have much worldly desire for Zi Yan in her loli form; he was just teasing her. Seeing Zi Yan's arrogant demeanor, he couldn't help but smile, but considering that they had serious business to attend to later, it wasn't appropriate to continue teasing her.

He felt that if things continued like this, he might be okay, but Zi Yan would really go crazy.

Being too emotional will hinder the creation of the sealing formation later.

Before undertaking great tasks, one must calm the mind.

"Okay, okay, it was my fault, don't be angry."

Xiao Yan smiled and removed Zi Yan's hand from his neck, then picked her up and stood up, carrying her to the stone bed that had been prepared beforehand, and placed her on the bed.

"Once you refine the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, I'll do whatever you want. I was just teasing you because I didn't want you to be nervous, and you're just so adorable that I couldn't resist teasing you!"

Xiao Yan cupped Zi Yan's small face in his hands, making no attempt to hide his affection for her, and said with a smile in his eyes.

Zi Yan's concerned words and the change in her eyes when she entered the room made him understand what she was thinking, so he chose to respond in the most direct way.

The girl who has accompanied you through your childhood should not be let down.

Although many girls grew up with him, Xiao Yan was confident that he could protect them and give them happiness.

Since that's the case, naturally we should embrace them all, leaving none behind, and never separate them again.

Faced with Xiao Yan's words, which were almost a confession, Zi Yan, who had been lively, froze on the spot. A blush rose from her neck and spread rapidly, turning her ears red and her entire face bright red.

Her flushed face, combined with her flawless skin, made her look like a ripe red apple, so much so that Xiao Yan was a little tempted and couldn't resist taking a bite.

"I... I forgive you. Humph, you always say such strange things..."

Zi Yan's pretty face turned red. After holding back for a long time, she broke free from Xiao Yan's large hand, turned her head to one side, and whispered.

Seemingly realizing that her performance was a bit too "delicate," Zi Yan felt a little embarrassed and quickly changed the subject:

"What are you planning to do? I heard from Elder Zhu Li that it will hurt a lot and ruin your clothes?"

Xiao Yan could, of course, see that Zi Yan's change of topic was rather abrupt, but he didn't point it out, and simply said seriously:

"With my soul power and fire control skills, I can actually ensure that you don't feel any pain throughout the entire sealing process."

Upon hearing this, Zi Yan knew there was a second half to the sentence, and Xiao Yan indeed continued:

"But if you can't feel pain, you'll subconsciously feel other things, like the sensation of my fingertips touching your skin, or the intense heat of the Heavenly Flames flowing through your body. This can easily distract you and cause problems."

But pain can mask all of this and reduce some risks; how exactly you choose to do so is entirely up to you.

After saying that, Xiao Yan looked at her with a serious expression.

Zi Yan was a smart girl, and she immediately understood the risks Xiao Yan was talking about, which made her feel somewhat ashamed and indignant.

Honestly, she talks like she wants it so badly!

She's such a pure and innocent girl!

She's not some female pervert...

No, it's not!

But since it concerned her own life, Zi Yan didn't want to increase the risk because she was afraid of pain.

Although she actually believed that with Xiao Yan's abilities, even if she really got carried away and clung to Xiao Yan, there was a high chance that Xiao Yan could perfectly seal the seal within her body while caressing her, but what if...?

Besides, wouldn't Xiao Yan be very tired if he really did that?

It's okay if it hurts a little.

The sensible Zi Yan ultimately decided to think of Xiao Yan's best interests.

"Then come on over, but no 'settling personal scores' allowed!"

Zi Yan gritted her teeth and, while unbuttoning her clothes, "warned" him.

"Here I come."

Xiao Yan lowered his eyelids slightly, and only after Zi Yan had completely removed her armor, revealing her snow-white and smooth skin like mutton fat jade and her petite and exquisite figure, did he raise his eyes to look at her.

Wow, she's a hairless little girl.

Perhaps because she had been with Xiao Yan for so long, Zi Yan had also learned the good habit of not wasting things, and she took the initiative to put her clothes into her Storage Ring to avoid them being burned by the Heavenly Flames.

As for why Xiao Yan could control the temperature of the Heavenly Flames, preventing Zi Yan from feeling pain while still burning her clothes...

Zi Yan: Don't ask, and don't ruin my plans!

Xiao Yan thought it was alright. Although Zi Yan was indeed small when she was young, her body proportions were still quite good. Of course, his focus wasn't actually on that, but rather on her soft, tender belly.

To create a Heavenly Flame Seal, there needs to be a source. The lower abdomen was originally the location of the Dou Qi Vortex and Dou Crystal, and it was also the place where Dou Qi was gathered and stored before advancing to the level of Dou Wang.

After advancing to the Dou Wang level, Dou Qi will exist throughout the body's meridians and will no longer be limited to one place. Therefore, this area will be left empty.

Generally speaking, when setting up special methods such as seals, this is the safest choice as the source.

Xiao Yan flicked his finger, and blue-purple flames rose from his fingertip. At the same time, his powerful soul energy filled the entire quiet room, isolating it from the outside world.

Following the sealing formation recorded in the Elder Zhu Li, Xiao Yan activated his Heavenly Flames, and began to trace intricate fire patterns on Zi Yan's soft and delicate body with his fingertips.

The moment the flames touched her skin, Zi Yan trembled slightly and bit her lip.

It really hurts.

The pain was so intense that she couldn't even muster the slightest romantic thought.

But she didn't think that Xiao Yan was deliberately bullying her. Instead, she suddenly realized that she had actually seen Xiao Yan cultivate the Great Sun Separation Fire Body quite a few times over the years.

She had previously only gleaned glimpses of the pain of being tempered by Heavenly Flames from Xiao Yan's words.

Only now, having experienced it firsthand, do I understand what suffering Xiao Yan has been enduring all these years.

She suddenly realized why the rumored cold, arrogant, and ruthless Sister Cailin didn't seem like the Queen Medusa who killed without hesitation in front of Xiao Yan at all. Instead, she seemed more like a proud girlfriend, or even a gentle older sister.

Only those who have experienced the tempering of their bodies by Heavenly Flames can understand what this feeling is like.

This is pure torture!

The thought of Xiao Yan living such a life all these years made her feel more sorry for Xiao Yan than for her own physical pain.

My nose tingled with a soreness, and my eyes stung. A single, glistening tear slid down my cheek.

Noticing that Zi Yan was silently shedding tears, Xiao Yan, though still moving steadily, had secretly controlled his soul power to cover Zi Yan's meridians and body, isolating her from the temperature of the Heavenly Flames.

Feeling the burning pain in her body suddenly disappear, Zi Yan opened her eyes and looked at Xiao Yan, who was focused on outlining the array. She felt a burning sensation all over her body, and her pretty face flushed again. The sadness in her heart was also lessened a lot.

Xiao Yan noticed her gaze and was about to turn around, but Zi Yan quickly closed her eyes and gritted her teeth, saying:

"I'm fine, don't worry about me, I can handle it."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan felt sorry for Zi Yan, but he still respected her choice. He completely isolated his soul power from the temperature of the Heavenly Flames, and a burning pain suddenly appeared, causing Zi Yan to cry out in pain.

"Ah!"

Fortunately, Xiao Yan acted swiftly and quickly. Before long, flame patterns appeared all over Zi Yan's body, and Xiao Yan's work was about to come to an end.

Fingertips flew across Zi Yan's small hand, which contained the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit. Blue-purple fire patterns, like silk threads, slowly seeped into her meridians, connecting with the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit in her palm.

As the last fiery pattern on her fingertip disappeared into Zi Yan's palm, the blue-purple light suddenly subsided, transforming into fine lines that disappeared beneath her skin.

Xiao Yan let out a long sigh, withdrawing his Heavenly Flames and soul power, his forehead already beaded with sweat.

He looked down at Zi Yan and saw that her face was pale and there were shallow teeth marks on her lips, but she did not make a sound of pain.

"Alright, the seal is complete." Xiao Yan spoke softly, taking out a large black robe and gently draping it over Zi Yan's shoulders. "Next, try using your Dou Qi to guide the energy of the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit along the sealing channels I've set up, and try to absorb and refine it. I'll be there to protect you. If anything unusual happens, tell me immediately."

But Zi Yan didn't listen to him. Instead, she got up and threw herself into Xiao Yan.

At this moment, she didn't care about becoming stronger; she just wanted to be with Xiao Yan and enjoy each other's company.

She knew that Xiao Yan had been working so hard all these years not just for himself, but more so for her, for Sister Cailin, Sister Xiao Yi Xian, and the others.

Whether Xiao Flame Master or unwillingly, he truly shouldered too much suffering for them. Ever since they met him, they have always felt at ease as long as he is around.

"Xiao Yan!"

She hugged his waist tightly, her voice trembling with emotion, and tears streaming down her face.

Zi Yan buried her face in Xiao Yan, her overflowing tears soaking his clothes.

Xiao Yan was slightly taken aback, then a gentle look appeared in his eyes as he gently embraced the girl in his arms.

"Why are you crying, you little rascal?" He gently stroked Zi Yan's soft hair, his voice tender. "The seal is complete. Now you just need to refine the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit step by step, and you'll soon truly grow up. Then..."

"Then I can always be by your side and protect you. I never want to see you suffer alone again, or stand in front of me all by yourself!" Zi Yan suddenly raised her head, her beautiful eyes red. "Xiao Yan, I don't want to be just someone you protect forever. When I become the Dragon Emperor, I will lead the entire Ancient Void Dragon Clan to stand by your side. Anyone who dares to bully you will die!"

As Zi Yan spoke, an intensely pure killing intent appeared on her face. At this moment, she didn't care about right or wrong at all. Anyone who dared to show killing intent towards Xiao Yan would die a righteous death!

Looking at Zi Yan's resolute yet murderous expression, Xiao Yan didn't tease her as he had when Zi Yan "angry" before. Instead, he gently wiped away the tears on her cheeks with his fingertips.

He knew that Zi Yan's words meant that her love for him had reached a somewhat extreme level.

He had not noticed these things before, or rather, he had not had time to pay attention to them.

It now seems that Xiao Yan, who brings Zi Yan boundless love and a sense of security, has clearly become the most important person in her heart.

Although Xiao Yan couldn't have a proper set of parents in both his lives, he was still a well-educated person who could distinguish right from wrong.

But Zi Yan is different.

As a Warcraft player, this concept is inherently weak.

In addition, she had to survive alone in the deep mountains and forests since birth. If it weren't for her innate ability to find all kinds of rare and precious materials to barely fill her stomach, she probably would have starved to death even if she hadn't been killed by other magical beasts.

Therefore, for her, Xiao Yan, the most important person, is worth giving everything for, even if it is an extreme form of favoritism. She doesn't think there's anything wrong with that, after all, Xiao Yan has always been very good to her.

"Okay, I'll look forward to the day you protect me."

Xiao Yan was confident that with his talent and strength, as well as his more diligent efforts than anyone else, even if Zi Yan possessed the legendary Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, it was unlikely that she could surpass him.

Even if someone is at a higher level, their combat strength might not be stronger than his.

However, since it was Zi Yan's kind intention, he certainly couldn't be foolish enough to refuse Zi Yan kindness; on the contrary, he wanted to encourage her.

To him, Zi Yan was a girl who needed his care, and that would not change even if she became the Dragon Emperor in the future.

Hearing Xiao Yan's encouragement, Zi Yan's murderous expression softened considerably. She looked up at Xiao Yan's face, which was so close to hers, and in a surge of emotion, she subconsciously leaned in and kissed Xiao Yan lips.

Sneak attack?

Xiao Yan's first reaction was that Zi Yan was getting playful again.

But when he clearly felt those soft, sweet, pudding-like lips and that delicate little tongue trying to pry open his teeth, he was stunned.

It wasn't a quick strike and retreat; they were serious?

To be honest, with Zi Yan's figure and girlish face, Xiao Yan really found it hard to bring himself to kiss her.

But it was hard to refuse such kindness; if he pushed her away, wouldn't he be hurting Zi Yan's feelings?

There was no other way; risking an electric shock, I could only respond to her warmly.

Anyway, Xiao Yan is tough and thick-skinned, so he's not afraid of electricity.

He was utterly unafraid of any thunder in the world except for the Nine Profound Golden Thunder!

Hmm, you have to admit, she has a sweet tongue, it's quite charming!