Drink More Hot Water...

Xiao Lin arranged for his grandson Xiao Yan was not some melodramatic script, nor was it a powerful enemy.

He used the power of nature to cleanse Xiao Yan's body and mind.

It was precisely because his mind and body were tempered that Xiao Yan was able to break through to the Peak Dou Ling and the Late Mortal Realm in one fell swoop.

Moreover, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Xiao Yan should be able to refine Tier 5 Medicinal Pills now, even without using his Heavenly Flames.

After receiving a reminder from Yao Lao and understanding why he had made such great progress, Xiao Yan's earlier complaints had completely disappeared.

At this moment, all he could say was, "It smells amazing!"

At the same time, Xiao Yan also vaguely realized something.

"Teacher, do you think that the Formation I broke through earlier was specially arranged by Supreme Elder Lin?"

Xiao Yan asked Yao Lao in his heart.

"I think it's very likely! Maybe he already knew as soon as you entered here, and besides, isn't he your grandfather's friend?"

Given this, it makes perfect sense that he would meticulously plan this to bestow such a great fortune upon you.

Since Xiao Yan asked, Yao Lao would naturally help him analyze it.

Xiao Yan wholeheartedly agreed with Yao Lao's analysis!

In his view, given Supreme Elder Lin's status at the Jia Nan Academy, he should have already known about them when he, Xun'er, and Nalan Yanran enrolled.

From this perspective, considering that the other party is a friend of his grandfather, it is indeed the only explanation!

"Sigh, I originally wanted to come here to thank Supreme Elder Lin for the Letter of Recommendation, but now it seems I owe him even more!"

Although that's what Xiao Yan said, what he was really thinking was: Grandpa's connections are really useful!

"Xiao Yan, don't think too much about it. Since you've already owed them, you can pay them back when you have the chance. You can't even be that lacking in confidence, can you?"

"How could that be? Teacher! I will definitely stand at the top of the world someday! When that time comes, I will protect all my relatives and friends!"

Even though he knew his teacher was being sarcastic, Xiao Yan still acted with complete confidence!

Unbeknownst to him, Xiao Yan had already begun to develop the mindset of a strong person!

Just then, Ye Xinlan appeared in front of Xiao Yan.

"Junior Brother Xiao Yan, you've finally arrived. Xun'er and Junior Sister Yanran have already passed through before you. Now let me take you over to their side."

Oh, by the way, my name is Ye Xinlan, and I'm an Ordinary student serving the Grand Elder.

Ye Xinlan spoke calmly.

However, a hint of curiosity about Xiao Yan was faintly revealed in her eyes.

She was curious for two reasons.

Firstly, why was Xiao Yan able to win the favor of two such beautiful girls?

Secondly, Ye Xinlan had always served by Xiao Lin's side, so she naturally sensed that her Palace Master treated Xiao Yan differently from others.

It's important to know that, putting everything else aside, the Three-in-One Formation Trial specially arranged for Xiao Yan is a treatment that no one else has ever received before.

Therefore, she was naturally able to sense Xiao Yan's special abilities!

"Peak Dou Ling alchemist and Late-Stage Fourth-Grade Alchemist, she looks like she's only a year or two older than you. Xiao Yan, this girl's talent isn't much inferior to yours!"

The moment Yao Lao saw Ye Xinlan, he informed Xiao Yan of her information.

Upon hearing Yao Lao's report about Ye Xinlan, Xiao Yan was slightly startled, but he remained outwardly calm.

"I see. So Xun'er and Yanran have already passed the Trial Grounds. Well then, Senior Xin Lan, I'll leave it to you!"

Xiao Yan nodded and then spoke with a smile.

"Don't be shy! Please come with me."

Ye Xinlan returned Xiao Yan's smile.

And so, Xiao Yan followed behind Ye Xinlan, heading deeper into the Bamboo Grove.

Soon, Xiao Yan was brought in front of Xiao Lin.

"Brother Xiao Yan!"

The moment she saw Xiao Yan, the Eldest Miss of the Gu Clan exclaimed excitedly.

Nalan Yanran: "..."

As for Nalan Yanran, she didn't say anything, but her gaze towards Xiao Yan held a mixture of joy and complexity.

Clearly, when Xiao Yan appeared before her, she was reminded once again of everything she had experienced in that illusion.

Xiao Yan abandoned her on their wedding day and went after Xun'er...

"Xun'er, Yanran!"

Seeing that the two women had also successfully passed the Trial Grounds, Xiao Yan was naturally very happy.

"First, they called out that woman's name, Xiao Xun'er..."

Nalan Yanran whispered in a voice only she could hear.

At this moment, Nalan Yanran would probably magnify everything Xiao Yan said and did.

Xiao Yan: "??????"

Looking at Nalan Yanran, who suddenly appeared to be emanating a faint black aura, Xiao Yan was filled with questions.

Why was Nalan Yanran looking at her with such a strange expression?

At this moment, Xiao Yan was just as bewildered as Xun'er had been earlier.

"Yanran?"

Xiao Yan cautiously probed into speaking.

"Phew, I'm fine, just in a bad mood."

After staring at Xiao Yan for a while, Nalan Yanran took a deep breath and tried hard not to think about what she had experienced in the illusion.

At the same time, Nalan Yanran turned her head away, indicating that she didn't want to see Xiao Yan for the time being!

"Feeling down? Could it be...?"

It's unclear what suddenly occurred to Xiao Yan, but he actually showed a look of sudden realization.

"Ahem~, in that case, Yanran, remember to drink plenty of hot water and take good care of yourself these days."

Xiao Yan coughed twice, then said something pointedly.

In Xiao Yan's understanding, girls being in a bad mood is understandable; it happens every month for a few days.

Based on his experience from his previous life, he knew that telling girls to drink more hot water during these days was definitely the right thing to do!

To be fair, the people in the era before Xiao Yan traveled to were quite simple and honest!

If this were in the era Xiao Lin transmigrated to, even if the girl's bad mood was indeed due to what Xiao Yan suspected, telling her to drink more water would probably result in a breakup text message the next second...

Nalan Yanran & Xun'er: "??????"

At the same time, both women were stunned by Xiao Yan's words.

Xun'er's mouth gaped slightly; clearly, she hadn't expected her Brother Xiao Yan to have such a wild imagination!

As for Nalan Yanran, she was clenching her teeth, her face turning pale and then red.

That was from anger and embarrassment.

She never imagined that Xiao Yan would think of something like that when she was in a bad mood!

"No, it's not..."

However, at this moment, Nalan Yanran didn't know how to explain it.

After all, she couldn't very well say that she was taking her anger out on Xiao Yan in reality because of what she experienced in the illusion, could she?

Wouldn't that make her seem incredibly unreasonable?

Therefore, Nalan Yanran stammered for a long time, but still couldn't come up with a coherent explanation.