After Su Qian left, the onlooking students gradually dispersed as well. What Xiao Yan did not know was that news of his feat had spread, causing a stir throughout the Inner Academy. Everyone learned that an extraordinarily young elder possessed formidable strength and talent, making Xiao Yan the prince charming in the hearts of the Inner Academy girls.
After everyone had left or gone about their own business, two men walked toward Xiao Yan. They appeared to be elders of the Inner Academy as well, though both were rather old.
"Ha ha... you must be little brother Xiao Yan. Elder Liu and I have heard of you for a long time."
An old man with a head of red hair said in a booming voice.
Damn, this old man really knows how to make things up. I've only been in the Inner Academy for two days. What does he mean, heard of me for a long time?
Xiao Yan grumbled inwardly, but his expression remained calm as he said, "I am Xiao Yan. Forgive my ignorance, but may I ask who the two elders are?"
"Heh heh... it seems we were presumptuous. Let me introduce us. This red-haired fellow is an elder of the Alchemy Department. You may call him Elder Huo. As for me, I am the elder in charge of medicinal ingredients. You may call me Elder Liu."
The other old man, who had an immortal-like bearing, spoke.
"This junior, Xiao Yan, greets Elder Liu and Elder Huo. May I ask what business the two elders have with me?"
Xiao Yan asked neither arrogantly nor humbly.
"Heh heh... we merely came to make your acquaintance. There is nothing else."
"That's right. We came to see the youngest elder in the history of the Inner Academy. I heard you