First Arriving at the Inner Academy
Along the way, Su Qian kept probing into Xiao Yan's background in a roundabout manner. Xiao Yan knew it was only natural, so he did not blame him. He merely said that he had taken a master when he was young, and after passing all his Dou Qi to him, that master had died. That was why he now possessed the strength of a mid-level Dou Huang. Though Su Qian still did not quite believe him, he could find no explanation for Xiao Yan's strength, so he could only let it go.
However, those words displeased Old Yao.
"You brat, why did you say I'm dead? Could it be that you have another master?"
Old Yao said indignantly.
"Dead old man, you are dead right now. If you want to come back to life, you'll have to wait until I find the Heavenly Flames. So just be a dead master properly for now! Hahaha..."
Xiao Yan taunted him inwardly.
"You little bastard, once I recover, I'll definitely beat you up."
Old Yao threatened Xiao Yan.
"Hahaha... Beat me up? By the time you recover, I might already have left you far behind."
Xiao Yan said proudly.
Old Yao fell silent after hearing Xiao Yan's words. He felt both gratified and deeply helpless about this disciple of his.
Yes, by the time I recover, this brat might have already left me behind. I really am a failure as a master. Other than teaching this brat a little alchemy, I've barely been able to help him at all. Even in alchemy, this brat is about to squeeze every last bit out of me. By then, I may truly be unable to help him with anything anymore. Sigh...
Old Yao thought silently. Only a sigh reached Xiao