Xiao Yan smiled, then said with utmost seriousness, "My master is none other than Venerable Yao, Yao Chen!"
The decision not to hide his identity was one Xiao Yan and Venerable Wind had made after discussing it. Originally, they had kept Yao Lao's identity concealed to avoid attracting Soul Hall's attention. But now, it seemed Soul Hall had long since taken notice of Xiao Yan and Starfall Pavilion. Xiao Yan might as well boldly admit that he was Yao Chen's disciple. Whether in the Pill Tower or elsewhere, Venerable Yao's name still carried considerable weight!
Tang Zhen and Kang Ning were both stunned upon hearing this.
"You're Venerable Yao's disciple, then why... the Young Master of Starfall Pavilion?... No wonder. Right, you're also an alchemist..." Kang Ning muttered to himself. Then, as if he had figured everything out, he realized that given the inseparable friendship between Venerable Yao and Venerable Wind, neither Mu Qingluan calling Xiao Yan Senior Brother nor Xiao Yan becoming the Young Master of Starfall Pavilion was strange in the slightest. It also explained why Xiao Yan had become a tier-seven mid-level alchemist at such a young age.
Kang Ning's expression shifted with emotion. "Is Venerable Yao well?"
"My master encountered some trouble, but before long, you should be able to see him in person!" Xiao Yan's words rang firm and forceful.
After being separated from Yao Lao for several years, Xiao Yan had grown increasingly powerful. Reviving Yao Lao and returning to Starfall Pavilion were absolutely only matters of time. Upon hearing news of Yao Lao, Kang Ning's eyes revealed a few unusual emotions. Then, looking at Xiao Yan, he said, "That's good. That's good..."
"You knew my master?" Xiao Yan asked tentatively.
Kang Ning smiled faintly. "Venerable Yao has always been someone I looked up