Xiao Yan sensed Xuan Yi's aura, and his heart tightened. He knew her identity was anything but simple.
But Xuan Yi had openly criticized Yao Lao in front of Xiao Yan, and Xiao Yan naturally could not pretend he had not heard it.
Before Xiao Yan could ask anything, Tang Zhen stepped forward to introduce her. "Young friend Xiao Yan, this is President Xuan Yi, one of the Pill Tower's three great leaders. She was once also a close friend of Venerable Yao."
After speaking, Tang Zhen even gave Xiao Yan a meaningful look, worried that he had not understood.
Seeing the strange expressions on Tang Zhen and Kang Ning's faces, Xiao Yan also sensed that something was amiss and suppressed the impulse in his heart.
Xuan Yi looked at Xiao Yan and smiled. "What? I said a few words about him, and you little fellow seem rather unhappy about it? Even if Yao Chen were here, I would still say the same thing!"
Kang Ning hurriedly tried to smooth things over. "Young friend Xiao Yan, President Xuan Yi used Soul-Awakening Powder because your breakthrough was not going smoothly. That is an invaluable item related to reaching the Heavenly State Soul!"
Xiao Yan was startled. He had also heard of the great reputation of Soul-Awakening Powder. It was said to come from stars beyond the heavens and was an exceptional treasure for nourishing the soul. He now understood why his soul had undergone such a tremendous change at that critical moment.
"Xiao Yan thanks Senior for bestowing this treasure!" Xiao Yan said sincerely.
Xuan Yi casually waved her hand. A trace of satisfaction appeared in her eyes as she looked at Xiao Yan. Naturally, she would not truly be angry simply because Xiao Yan had defended Yao Chen.
After hesitating