Xiao Yan's Choice

"Try it, this is tea I brewed myself!"

Ye Xinlan wasn't here today, so Xiao Lin personally brewed a pot of tea to entertain the two of them.

Seeing this, the two exchanged a glance and, without being overly polite, picked up the teacups on the stone table in front of them and took a sip.

"Excellent tea! Although I don't know much about tea, I can tell that the tea brewed by Supreme Elder Lin is exceptional!"

Savoring the faint fragrance that followed the bitterness on her lips and teeth, Nalan Yanran couldn't help but praise it.

"Really? Yanran certainly has good taste, haha!"

Xiao Lin was a tea connoisseur, and now even Nalan Yanran, who considered herself a tea novice, was sincerely praising it, which made him extremely proud.

Then, Xiao Lin also turned his gaze to Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan: "..."

Feeling somewhat uncomfortable under Xiao Lin's gaze, Xiao Yan could only bite the bullet and say, "Um, I'm sorry, Supreme Elder Lin, I really don't know much about tea. All I can say is, it smells wonderful!"

In matters like this, Xiao Yan wouldn't stoop so low as to lie against his conscience.

If Nalan Yanran simply didn't understand tea, then Xiao Yan would only politely drink a sip of the tea prepared for him by the host when he visited someone.

Well, for Xiao Yan, the only purpose of tea is probably to quench his thirst...

"Forget it, judging from your blank expression, I know you can't come up with any other adjectives."

Xiao Lin clearly didn't expect Xiao Yan to have any knowledge of tea.

However, drinking tea was merely Xiao Lin's personal hobby; he never forced others to do the same.

After all, at his age, isn't it perfectly normal for him to enjoy drinking tea and playing chess on a regular basis?

Upon hearing Xiao Lin's words, Xiao Yan could only awkwardly touch his nose in a classic manner.

"Speak, what is the purpose of your meeting with me?"

After chatting about their daily lives for a while, Xiao Lin asked a question.

Xiao Lin clearly assumed that Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran had come to see him about something.

"No, Supreme Elder Lin, we came to see you this time for no other purpose than to thank you for your past help, as we are all about to graduate."

Shaking his head, Xiao Yan's tone was quite frank.

"Yes, we didn't know when we would see Supreme Elder Lin again after graduation, so we came to visit her."

Nalan Yanran chimed in at this moment.

After hearing their explanations, Xiao Lin was stunned for a moment.

In fact, because he had recently devoted himself to the study of the Emperor Array in the Ancient Emperor's Cave, Xiao Lin had almost forgotten that Xiao Yan had been in the Jia Nan Academy for almost five years and was nearing graduation!

"Oh, is that so? Graduation is coming soon? Time flies!"

Xiao Lin suddenly sighed softly.

Xiao Yan graduated.

So, his next step is to venture into the Central Plains.

This could be said to be the beginning of Xiao Yan's true test!

Xiao Yan will soon face a series of dangers.

As Xiao Yan's biological grandfather, Xiao Lin naturally hoped that Xiao Yan's future would be smoother.

The prerequisite for this is that he can provide Xiao Yan with a safe haven!

Looking back now, it feels like the day I started school was just yesterday!

Xiao Yan also had a look of deep emotion on his face at this moment.

Although Nalan Yanran didn't speak, her eyes conveyed the same meaning.

How long until you graduate?

Thinking of something, Xiao Lin asked again.

"Two weeks later!"

Xiao Yan quickly gave his answer.

Have you decided where you plan to go after graduation?

Xiao Lin tentatively began to speak.

Although Xiao Lin had already guessed what Xiao Yan would say, he still wanted to hear what the other party had to say.

"I'll go back to the Xiao Household first, and then I'll venture into the Central Plains!"

Xiao Yan's tone was very firm.

"I will stay with Xiao Yan!"

Nalan Yanran also expressed her wishes.

Then, the two looked at each other and both smiled.

"Cough cough~"

Seeing that the two were about to show off their affection, Xiao Lin quickly pretended to cough, interrupting their tender gaze.

"Going to Central Plains to make your mark is a good idea. It's a land of outstanding people and abundant resources, teeming with powerful individuals. There will be both challenges and opportunities! I believe that with your combined talent, you won't be overlooked even if you go to Central Plains."

Xiao Lin then praised the two of them.

"Supreme Elder Lin!"

"Although we don't know what the future holds, we will try our best!"

The next moment, the two of them spoke one after the other.

Seeing this, Xiao Lin smiled.

"Oh, by the way, Jia Nan Academy has also opened a Spatial Wormhole, its destination being a powerful sect in the Central Plains. What do you think, have you considered taking this route?"

Xiao Lin continued to probe.

"Ah, this..."

Upon hearing Xiao Lin ask this question, Xiao Yan seemed somewhat embarrassed and unsure how to answer.

In fact, over the years, many graduates of the Jia Nan Academy have traveled to Central Plains through Spatial Wormholes and joined the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace.

These students who graduated from the Jia Nan Academy are quite talented. After entering the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace, as long as they cultivate for a period of time, it won't be a problem for them to become mid-level backbone members of the sect.

Some of the most outstanding students may even become Leadership Elders of the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace in the future!

It can be said that most of the students who originally came from Central Plains, or who planned to try their luck in Central Plains, chose to join the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace after graduation.

However, Xiao Yan is different...

Before Xiao Lin revealed his identity, Yao Lao had already planned out Xiao Yan's future path.

As the Pavilion Master of Starfall Pavilion, Yao Lao naturally hoped that Xiao Yan would join the Starfall Pavilion directly after arriving in Central Plains.

Yao Lao had already told Xiao Yan about this half a year ago.

Xiao Yan naturally wouldn't object to this.

For Xiao Yan, if it weren't for his teacher's interference, he would have gone through the Spatial Wormhole of the Jia Nan Academy to join that powerful sect in Central Plains that was said to have deep ties with the Jia Nan Academy.

(As mentioned earlier, in order to give Jia Nan Academy students more choices, the academy did not tell them the name of the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace.)

However, since his teacher also had his own sect in Central Plains, Xiao Yan's priority would definitely be the Starfall Pavilion!

"I understand, you have your own choice, right?"

Seeing Xiao Yan's hesitant manner, Xiao Lin didn't want to make things difficult for him.

Besides, even if Xiao Yan hadn't chosen to join the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace, it's not like he couldn't help Xiao Yan, right?

"Thank you for your understanding, Supreme Elder Lin! In fact, I am planning to join the sect where my teacher is located in Central Plains, so... However, Supreme Elder Lin tell me the name of the sect that is related to the Jia Nan Academy!"

"Once Xiao Yan has established himself in Central Plains, he will definitely pay him a visit!"

Xiao Yan said with an extremely solemn expression.

As for Nalan Yanran, she naturally followed her husband's lead.

She'll join whichever sect Xiao Yan chooses to join!