Xiao Yan had guessed that the medicinal garden was guarded by a Dou Zun elder of the Heavenly Luan Clan, but he had never expected that elder to be Chen Wei, Tang Qiying's teacher, whom he had never met before. Although Tang Qiying never showed Mu Xinyuan or Mu Zi'er a pleasant face, he was exceptionally respectful toward his own teacher.
Chen Wei was short and sturdy, looking utterly out of place among the other tall Heavenly Luan Clan members. Coupled with his attire, like that of an old farmer, he appeared entirely unremarkable at first glance.
At that moment, Chen Wei ignored everyone else and simply fixed his gaze on Xiao Yan. His eyes pierced through space and landed upon Xiao Yan. There was no hostility in them, but they carried an air of appraisal. He spoke blandly, his voice containing an irresistible magic. "Young man, your strength is quite good. How did you discover that I was here?"
Xiao Yan also cupped his hands in salute and replied, "Greetings, Elder Chen Wei. This junior's soul power is fairly decent, but I did not truly discover Elder Chen Wei. It was merely a guess."
Chen Wei quickly finished assessing Xiao Yan and said, "To achieve such accomplishments at your age, you truly are a young hero."
"You flatter me, Elder Chen Wei."
Tang Qiying stepped forward at this moment and said, "Teacher, this man possesses secret techniques from both Wind Lightning Pavilion and Burning Flame Valley. He is highly suspicious!"
Mu Qingluan hurried over and retorted, "My senior brother is from Starfall Pavilion. Why can't someone from Starfall Pavilion learn Dou Techniques from other factions?"
Tang Qiying let out a cold laugh. "Wind Lightning Pavilion aside, I visit Burning Flame Valley every year and know it very well. I