"So be it. It's just a pity about that starmetal." Xiao Yan sighed instinctively.
Xiao Yi Xian leaned close to Xiao Yan and gently wrapped her arms around him, whispering, "Fool, whether it can be ignited isn't important. How can a gift given to me be taken back?"
Hearing this, Xiao Yan chuckled and pulled Xiao Yi Xian into his arms. "Then the next time we meet Senior Chen Wei, I'll ask him to help again."
Xiao Yan then swiftly brought Xiao Yi Xian back to the room. Perhaps because of the special timing, Xiao Yi Xian did not show any reluctance this time.
Xiao Yan held Xiao Yi Xian as they sat at the head of the bed, their bodies pressed lightly together, close enough that they could clearly hear each other breathing. Just as their breaths gradually grew heavier, Xiao Yi Xian deftly slipped free from Xiao Yan's embrace.
"What's wrong?"
"I... I'm a little thirsty." Xiao Yi Xian hurriedly came up with an excuse, then turned her back to Xiao Yan so he could not see her flushed, pretty face.
Only after Xiao Yi Xian picked up a teacup and took several sips did she turn back to Xiao Yan, casually changing the subject. "Do you support my decision to become the Valley Master of Ice River Valley?"
"Of course." Xiao Yan nodded. "Judging by your experiences in the Chuyun Empire, you definitely have the ability."
"Ice River Valley's research into the Woeful Poison Body would also be quite helpful to you. This is a very good choice."
Seeing Xiao Yan answer so frankly, Xiao Yi Xian gave a soft laugh and deliberately teased, "I thought the young pavilion master only wanted me by his side as a little tagalong..."
"That would be such a waste." Xiao