"All right, then. Let's get out of here quickly. Old Yao, get into your ring. I'll take you out." As Xiao Yan spoke, he took out a jade bottle and sealed the juvenile Fallen Heart Flame inside.
"Xiao Yan, take my bones with you as well. The remains of a Dou Zun should still be of some use." Elder Yao looked at his own skeleton and sighed.
Xiao Yan looked at Elder Yao without saying anything, then stored the skeleton away. Seeing his remains collected, Elder Yao sighed once more before flashing into the ring.
Xiao Yan cautiously made his way out with Old Yao and Elder Yao. Along the way, he concealed his aura as thoroughly as possible, moving with great care. Only after walking for half an hour did he sense the location of the exit.
As he drew closer and closer to the exit, Xiao Yan could not help sighing inwardly. I wonder how long I've been gone this time. I wonder how Ruolin and the others are doing now.
Outside the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower, Ruolin, Zi Yan, and the other girls stood in the square, gazing at the tower with longing and worry written across their faces.
Meanwhile, in the academy's administrative building, Su Qian was discussing something with the elders. Elder Huo, that hot-tempered old man, said, "Grand Elder, we shouldn't wait any longer. It's already been over half a year. If we don't settle the score now, people will think Jia Nan Academy is easy to bully. As for that brat Xiao Yan not taking part in this battle, he can only blame himself for not coming out sooner."
"That's right, Grand Elder..."
The other elders all spoke up in agreement.
After pondering for a while, Su Qian said helplessly, "Fine. We