Yun Yun: How Did Yanran Sneak a Bite?

"This Bodhi Seed was delivered by Elder Sheng, one of your subordinates, a couple of days ago. You were lucky, because the day after he acquired it, news of the Bodhi Ancient Tree's appearance spread. The seller regretted his decision and chased after him, wanting to take it back. That's why he had to delay for a few more days, and only after shaking off his pursuers did he return to the Danta."

Nalan Yanran gave a brief introduction to the origin of the Bodhi Seed.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan was also somewhat surprised by the news, and nodded with a smile:

"So that's how it is. I owe him a favor now. I'll get some Bodhi Seed later and refine a Bodhi Pill for him as a token of my gratitude."

After hearing this, Nalan Yanran couldn't help but shake her head and sigh:

"That's a real grand gesture!"

It's important to know that the value of Bodhi Seed and Bodhi Pill differs greatly. By exchanging Xiao Yan Bodhi Seed for Bodhi Pill, Elder Sheng is definitely making a huge profit!

Xiao Yan simply smiled at this, not thinking it was a big deal. After all, once he resolved the trouble within the Bodhi Ancient Tree, he could have as many Bodhi Seed seeds as he wanted.

Nalan Yanran knew that Xiao Yan was just like that, but it was precisely because of this that she liked Xiao Yan even more.

Having lived two lives, she dissolved two engagements, and both times she voluntarily chose to do so.

The first life is impulsive, the second is affected.

She couldn't help but fantasize that in some future life, she and Xiao Yan could be childhood sweethearts, innocent and carefree, and smoothly become husband and wife according to the arranged marriage.

If she were given another chance, she would definitely take the initiative and marry Xiao Yan, even if it meant emptying the Nalan Family's coffers to gather a generous dowry!

However, just as Nalan Yanran was lost in thought, a pair of warm, large hands had already climbed up the Nalan Mountains.

"Um?"

Looking at Xiao Yan, who had completely taken control of her filial piety, Nalan Yanran, who had just come to her senses, blushed instantly!

"Hey! What are you doing!"

She tugged at Xiao Yan's clutches in embarrassment and exclaimed in surprise.

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Five days later, in Wasteland Town.

This is the closest human city to the Ancient Wasteland Region, and it is not usually inhabited by many people.

Furthermore, because the Ancient Wasteland Region has a notorious reputation, few people are willing to come here, so this town has always been quite deserted.

However, with the emergence of the Bodhi Ancient Tree, this once quiet town is now bustling with activity, comparable to the Holy Pill City during the Pill Gathering period.

When Xiao Yan helped Nalan Yanran arrive at Wasteland Town, it was already evening. Due to her exhaustion day and night, Nalan Yanran was still in a daze. She leaned against Xiao Yan with a slightly vacant look in her eyes, her eyes filled with an undisguised alluring and passionate feeling, which forced Xiao Yan to cover her disheveled pretty face with a veil.

Those were the clothes of the Misty Cloud Sect Master. Xiao Yan had dressed and changed Yun Yun in these clothes many times before, so he directly dressed Nalan Yanran in them as well.

Isn't this a form of inheritance?

Because he arrived late, Xiao Yan decided to stay in Wasteland Town for the night. He booked a room and continued to replenish Nalan Yanran's secret spiritual liquid. At the same time, he sent out Three Thousand Lightning Fire Body to collect the latest information about the Ancient Wasteland Region, just in case.

Within the Ancient Wasteland Region, towering trees hundreds of feet tall form a continuous canopy, blocking out the sun and making it extremely difficult for even sunlight to penetrate. From a distance, the depths of the forest appear as a dark expanse, like a gigantic beast with its mouth wide open, waiting for people to walk into its trap and become nourishment for this Ancient Wasteland Region.

A series of ferocious roars emanated from it, sending chills down one's spine.

"Tsk, it seems they've all been blinded by the opportunity presented by the Bodhi Ancient Tree. They dare to come here to die with such little strength."

Xiao Yan quickly scanned the group with his soul perception and found that at least 80% of the cultivators in the group were Dou Zong, or even only Dou Emperor.

It should be known that the Ancient Wasteland Region is known as Forbidden Ground for humans. Even Dou Zun expert could perish if he entered it. Those below the Dou Zun would almost certainly become fertilizer to nourish the towering trees here.

With Bodhi Seed still in her mouth, Nalan Yanran entered the Ancient Wasteland Region. Perhaps sensing the location of the Bodhi Ancient Tree, the pure energy released by the Bodhi Seed increased, finally waking up the malfunctioning Nalan Yanran.

"Ugh, my head is spinning..."

She was still a little dazed and could only hum softly.

You're awake?

"Xiao Yan! You've gone too far!"

She angrily tried to shake off Xiao Yan's arm, but she was too weak and couldn't move it.

However, she was no longer the impulsive girl who broke off her engagement. Even in her anger, she didn't forget to set up a soundproof barrier so that outsiders wouldn't laugh at her.

Of course, what I'm about to say is not something I can tell outsiders.

Upon hearing this, Nalan Yanran seemed to have thought of something, and her face immediately turned so red that it could bleed. She bit her red lips and quickly covered Xiao Yan's mouth.

"Stop talking! I'm really getting angry!"

Nalan Yanran glared at him with her large, watery eyes, looking as if she would cry if he said anything more out of line.

"Ugh, never mind, never mind."

Seeing that things were going well, Xiao Yan reached out and pulled her into his arms again, gently kissing her forehead.

Don't ask why they don't kiss; even a tiger won't eat its cubs.

"There are so many, how can I possibly refine them all at once! What if I run into my teachers? If they see me like this, they'll probably say I'm too greedy!"

Nalan Yanran rubbed her slightly heavier belly, looking distressed.

Although the Danta and Starfall Pavilion did not plan to send anyone on this trip, the Flower Sect was led by Yun Yun, with the Great Elder in charge, and many powerful elders came!

Moreover, Nalan Yanran knew that besides the people from the Flower Sect, Xiao Yan would also encounter noble ladies from Ancient Clans on this trip. They were all starving, so how could they not mind seeing her eating so well?

What if they team up and try to steal her food?

It's all Xiao Yan's fault!

They were too heavy-handed with the ingredients, they almost broke her!

"Forget it, she can eat way more than you. This kind of thing requires a lot of talent."

Xiao Yan waved his hand dismissively.

Xiao Yan knew Yun Yun's appetite.

Yun Yun's Strange Talent: As long as she can continue to play role-playing games with Xiao Yan, even if she's so full she can't move, she can still put on the appearance of a humiliated fairy and "reluctantly" eat another meal!

Nalan Yanran was speechless upon hearing this.

That's really true!

In the past, when I was with my teacher, the teacher always took on all the burdens for me.

She felt quite guilty, thinking that her teacher had suffered a lot because of her.

Unexpectedly, the teacher actually enjoyed it...

Is the teacher really a genius?

Nalan Yanran thought with a hint of envy.

Her figure is indeed not as mature and alluring as the teacher's.

However, this is not a problem. She will interact with Xiao Yan more in the future and eventually become a mature woman.

"Hmph, in the end, it's all your fault for being such a beast. What normal person would be like you, so... so many..."

Having interacted with Xiao Yan many times, Nalan Yanran naturally didn't need to be as careful with her words as she had been back then. However, she was still shy and became speechless with embarrassment at the end.

Xiao Yan shrugged upon hearing this, remaining noncommittal.

He knew that Nalan Yanran was just being stubborn; she hadn't said anything like this a few days ago when she had put in all her effort.

However, Nalan Yanran had indeed reached her limit. Although she was still in the "I can do this all day" state, they had now entered the Ancient Wasteland Region and could no longer exchange secret cultivation techniques as freely as they had in the Space Channel.

Seeing that Xiao Yan remained silent, Nalan Yanran felt embarrassed to continue. After all, she had indeed enjoyed herself these past few days, and if she kept bringing up the matter, it would be a bit like she was being hypocritical after getting such a good deal. So she snuggled into Xiao Yan and focused on refining the Flame Essence Marrow within her body.

Seeing this, Xiao Yan didn't disturb her. He simply held her tighter and continued on his way.

Along the way, he saw many corpses lying on the ground, their faces covered in purplish-black, clearly indicating they had died from poisoning.

Xiao Yan had anticipated this. After entering the Ancient Wasteland Region, he had already used his Heavenly Flames to condense a thin film of flame and attached it to himself and Nalan Yanran to resist the poisonous miasma formed by hundreds of millions of tiny poisonous insects in the Ancient Wasteland Region.

So at this point, he didn't have to belatedly burn himself to get rid of the insects.

After all, Xiao Yan had read the walkthrough guide, so he would naturally take precautions in advance.

As for the others?

Go and become fertilizer!

However, considering that Yun Yun and her group did Heavenly Flames, Xiao Yan increased his speed and flew towards the edge of the crowd with Nalan Yanran. Finally, when no one noticed, they broke away from the crowd and quickly headed towards the direction where Yun Yun and the others were.

A sect of the Flower Sect's caliber naturally possesses certain methods of sensing its own members. Hua Yu, having served as the sect leader for so many years, is intimately familiar with all of the Flower Sect's methods, Xiao Yan naturally learned one of them as well.

Otherwise, Xiao Yan would not have felt comfortable letting the Flower Sect group travel to the Ancient Wasteland Region without his presence.

Of course, besides that, Nalan Yanran needed several days to refine the Flame Essence Marrow. Before it was completely refined, even with the seal protecting her, her posture and gait would still be affected. If Yun Yun noticed this...

Hehehe!

Just thinking about that scene made Xiao Yan excited.