Seeing Su Qian leave, everyone burst into laughter. Xiao Yan and Elder Huo in particular laughed so loudly that even Su Qian, already on his way out, could probably hear them.
Elder Liu came up to Xiao Yan, his eyes full of delight. "You brat, you were in there for quite a while this time. You had us worried sick, especially your little girlfriends. They were beside themselves with worry."
"Exactly. You had us worried to death. We were afraid you'd died in there. Your little girlfriends came to the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower every day. Even I felt heartsick watching them," Elder Huo chimed in.
Xiao Yan looked at Ruolin and the others, his eyes filled with emotion. Turning back to the two elders, he said, "Hehe... It was my fault for making you worry. How about I host a banquet tonight and invite all the elders to gather at my little courtyard?"
"Haha... I think we'll pass. We old men won't interrupt your reunion with your little girlfriends," Elder Liu said teasingly.
Hearing Elder Liu's words, the other elders all agreed and cast knowing looks at Xiao Yan.
Faced with their suggestive gazes, Xiao Yan felt a little embarrassed himself. Still, he also wanted to spend some proper time with Ruolin and the other girls, so he no longer insisted on inviting the elders.
"Hehe... Since you all understand how much I miss my beloved wives, I won't insist any further. I will definitely visit each of you later."
"You're too polite, Elder Xiao Yan..." some of the elders who were not very familiar with Xiao Yan said courteously. They did not dare act too casually around him; after all, Xiao Yan could be considered the number one person in the Inner Academy.
"Hehe... Hurry up and