Departure

By a twist of fate, Xiao Yi Xian returned to the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace with Baili Qing and Qing Lin.

Xiao Lin, who is currently staying at home in the Ancient Emperor's Cave, is unaware of this matter.

However, I imagine he'll be quite shocked when he finds out.

After all, he originally wanted to give this little girl, who had always been silently standing by Xiao Yan's side in the Original Work, a push. But who would have thought that he would ultimately overlook her personality, which would lead to such a misunderstanding.

I guess it's just fate.

On the other side, after Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran returned to the Xiao Household, they stayed at home for a while, just in case Little Xiao Yi Xian made a surprise return.

After realizing that the other party had really left, the two did not dare to delay and went to the Misty Cloud Sect to ask their grandmaster Yun Shan to help find out about the situation of the Cloud Empire.

However, while the outcome wasn't entirely fruitless, the information gathered was limited.

The only thing they knew was that a powerful figure nicknamed "Heavenly Poison Woman" had emerged in the Cloud Empire in recent years.

As for the "Heavenly Poison Woman's" real name and origin, even within the Cloud Empire, no one knows!

However, after discovering this information, Xiao Yan was even more dumbfounded.

No, when did he ever offend such a woman?

Xiao Yan was completely baffled by this.

But simply staying at home and constantly guarding against the other party is clearly not a solution.

Therefore, after staying at home for a while and not finding any trace of the "Heavenly Poison Woman," Xiao Yan decided to go to Central Plains to explore, as he had originally planned.

As for the Xiao Household...

"Go in peace. Whether it's the Xiao Household or the Nalan Family, your grandmaster will protect you!"

On Misty Cloud Mountain, Yun Shan made a domineering promise to Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran.

As long as his opponent isn't the Soul Hall, Yun Shan believes that there aren't many people in the Northwest Continent who can rival him.

She's just a mere "Heavenly Poison Woman," not enough to make him wary!

As Yun Shan finished speaking, Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran exchanged a glance and simultaneously showed expressions of gratitude.

"Grandmaster, then I'm entrusting everything to you!"

The two said in unison.

"It's alright, it's what I should do!"

Yun Shan waved his hand dismissively at this.

Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran both showed expressions of relief.

This scene was so harmonious.

I wonder what expressions they'll have when they learn about the relationship between the three main characters in the Original Work, and their respective fates?

But all of that has changed!

And so, under Yun Shan's watchful gaze, Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran slowly walked out of the Misty Cloud Hall.

Afterwards, the two went to the Nalan Family together.

The Nalan Family was already aware that the two were going to Central Plains together, so they did not object and simply offered their blessings.

Before the two left, Nalan Yanran's parents and grandfather gave Xiao Yan some instructions, asking him to take good care of Nalan Yanran.

Apart from that, there's nothing particularly special to compare it to.

Xiao Yan naturally agreed to all of them, needless to say.

Back at the Xiao Household, it was the same routine again.

Clearly, parents generally have similar feelings about their children who are about to travel far away from home.

After a painful yet happy lecture from their parents about everything from food and clothing to shelter and transportation, Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran finally embarked on their journey to Central Plains!

To be honest, Xiao Yan's mindset is different from that in the Original Work!

In the Original Work, Xiao Yan carried immense pressure, but now he simply treats it as a trial, a trial to reach the peak!

Furthermore, in the Original Work, how could Xiao Yan have had the opportunity to receive warm greetings from his parents and family before setting off on his journey?

Everything is different now!

After stepping out of the territory of the Jia Ma Empire, Xiao Yan was filled with excitement.

Moreover, it's not just Xiao Yan; even Yao Lao is like this now!

After all, this was a day that Yao Lao had waited far too long for!

Because only by going to Central Plains can he have any hope of being resurrected!

"Xiao Yan, how do we get to Central Plains? Should we use the Spatial Wormhole of the Jia Nan Academy?"

On the way, Nalan Yanran asked.

Since neither of them has yet reached the Dou Venerable realm, they can only travel to the Central Plains through the Spatial Wormholes opened up by other forces.

This is also the only way for most people from the rest of the continent to reach Central Plains!

As for traveling on foot, well, that would take years.

Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran naturally had no such intention!

At the same time, upon hearing Nalan Yanran's question, Xiao Yan hesitated for a moment before shaking his head.

"No, although it would indeed be more convenient this way, that Spatial Wormhole was, after all, built by the Central Plains power behind Elder Zhu Fang to recruit students from the Jia Nan Academy."

Since we have no intention of joining the forces behind Elder Zhu Fang, it doesn't feel right to use their Spatial Wormhole.

Xiao Yan looked a little embarrassed.

Come to think of it, if you teleport to someone else's sect and then immediately say you want to join another faction, wouldn't that be embarrassing for them?

Xiao Yan knew he wasn't thick-skinned enough.

Although he didn't know the name of that force due to the Jia Nan Academy's secrecy, he was certain that it had a close relationship with the Jia Nan Academy.

He's a graduate of the Jia Nan Academy; would he be out of his mind to do something that would embarrass the other person?

It can only be said that Xiao Yan is not a certain god-king after all, and he wouldn't do things so shamelessly.

"I've heard you mention it before. So, Xiao Yan, which faction should we join? Or should we just go our separate ways?"

Nalan Yanran voiced the question that had been lingering in her mind.

"A place like Central Plains, where all sorts of people mingle, would be too risky for us to venture out alone with our current strength! Naturally, we should choose to join a faction!"

As for which faction to join, Yanran, I remember telling you before that I have a teacher, right?

At this moment, Xiao Yan wore a mysterious smile.

Upon seeing this, Nalan Yanran was taken aback at first, then nodded.

She had heard Xiao Yan mention this matter, but she didn't know who Xiao Yan 'Xiao Yan teacher was, let alone his background.

"Buzz~"

Just as Xiao Yan was about to explain, a phantom figure suddenly emerged from his body.

"Yanran, let me tell you this: the force you will be joining after you go to Central Plains is the Starfall Pavilion, which I once founded!"

A somewhat aged voice reached Nalan Yanran's ears at just the right moment.

Upon seeing this, Nalan Yanran was immediately startled and was about to become wary when thankfully Xiao Yan spoke up.

"Yanran, don't be impulsive, this is my teacher!"

As Xiao Yan finished speaking, Nalan Yanran's eyes widened involuntarily.