Finally reaching the Central Plains

"This is... your teacher?"

Looking at the "Ghost" before her, all the words in Nalan Yanran's heart were already written on her expression.

To be honest, Nalan Yanran never expected that Xiao Yan's teacher was not human!

Don't misunderstand, this isn't meant to insult Yao Lao; it's just the literal meaning.

Nalan Yanran truly never expected that Xiao Yan's teacher would actually be Soul Body!

This left her with a feeling she couldn't quite describe.

"Hehe, Yanran, nice to meet you. I am Yao Chen. You can call me Yao Lao, just like Xiao Yan! However, despite that, I know everything about you."

After stroking his beard, the Yao Lao said with a smile.

"Ah, I'm so sorry, I was just too surprised. Greetings, Yao Lao!"

At this moment, Nalan Yanran realized that she had been too impolite, so she quickly apologized.

"Don't worry about it, we're all on the same side from now on."

The Yao Lao waved his hand dismissively.

He already treats Xiao Yan as his own son, so anyone related to Xiao Yan is naturally considered his family!

Moreover, unlike Xiao Yan's other lovers, Nalan Yanran is Xiao Yan's official fiancée!

"Teacher, why are you out here? Didn't you say...?"

Xiao Yan was also puzzled as to why his teacher would voluntarily appear in front of anyone other than himself.

Keep in mind, this is the first time since the last time he appeared in front of Medusa!

Last time it was out of necessity, but this time it's clearly different.

"What does it matter? We're going to Central Plains soon anyway, and my presence won't be a secret then. This is just to give Yanran a heads-up."

As Yao Lao finished speaking, Xiao Yan thought about it and realized that it did indeed make sense.

In the Northwest Continent, it's really unnecessary for Yao Lao, a mere Soul Body, to stay outside all the time.

But once they arrive in Central Plains, their first stop will definitely be the Starfall Pavilion.

Since that's the case, we can't just let Yao Lao stay in the Storage Ring any longer, can we?

Therefore, it is not difficult to understand why the Yao Lao would appear at this moment.

"What the teacher said makes sense, Yanran. This is my teacher! I owe everything I am today to your guidance!"

Xiao Yan's expression also conveyed his attitude towards Yao Lao to Nalan Yanran.

Afterwards, Yao Lao did not stay outside for long. After letting Nalan Yanran know of his presence and informing them of their next destination, he returned to Xiao Yan's Storage Ring.

Immediately afterwards, the two set off for the border of the Northwest Continent.

Clearly, they were planning to travel to Central Plains via conventional means.

Thanks to their cultivation levels, they encountered no trouble along the way.

The combination of Dou Zong and Dou Emperor can basically roam freely in the Northwest Continent.

Of course, the two also chatted about things from the past along the way.

Especially after learning of Yao Lao's existence, Nalan Yanran asked him many questions about Yao Lao.

With Yao Lao's tacit approval, Xiao Yan did not intend to hide it from Nalan Yanran.

For example...

"Yanran, do you still remember when my cultivation level dropped from the Ninth Stage of Dou Qi back to the Three-Section Dou Qi in a row?"

"Of course I remember!"

Since Xiao Yan brought it up, how could Nalan Yanran forget?

I still remember her saying back then that she wanted Xiao Yan to marry into her family...

Recalling these past events, Nalan Yanran couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

At the time, she felt she could surpass Xiao Yan, coupled with a hidden aversion to arranged marriages and her initial lack of deep feelings for Xiao Yan, which is why she made those remarks.

But as it turned out, Xiao Yan was Xiao Yan after all. Even after experiencing three rises and falls, she still couldn't compare to him.

In addition, as they spent more time together, she gradually developed feelings for Xiao Yan, and most importantly, the presence of the Eldest Miss of the Gu Clan who occasionally coveted him completely spurred her on.

And then, she fell for him.

All I can say is, thank you to the Eldest Miss of the Gu Clan for the help!

Thinking of all this, Nalan Yanran couldn't help but marvel at the wonder of fate.

"Actually, it was the teacher who secretly absorbed my Dou Qi. He felt there was something wrong with my personality, so he used this to test me."

"So this is the truth behind your so-called curse!"

When Nalan Yanran first heard Xiao Yan mention this matter, she was also full of amazement.

"Yes, to be honest, I'm really grateful for what my teacher did back then; otherwise, I wouldn't be where I am today."

"Then you'll have to take good care of them from now on!"

"Of course! One of my goals after going to Central Plains this time is to resurrect my teacher!"

I'll help you!

"Um!"

Through similar conversations, the two spent about a month before finally arriving at a city with a Spatial Wormhole on the Northwest Continent!

In the Original Work, Xiao Yan took Zi Yan and Xiao Yi Xian with him to Central Plains, but in this life, the person by his side has changed to Nalan Yanran.

Xiao Yi Xian has already gone to Central Plains with Baili Qing and Qing Lin, while Zi Yan doesn't need to go now.

Since Zhukun will be able to leave within two or three years, there is no point in sending Zi Yan to Central Plains at this time.

Moreover, in this life, Zi Yan doesn't have as much interaction with Xiao Yan as in the Original Work, so naturally she has no reason to follow him.

Blackstone City is where Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran are currently located.

Perhaps because this city has Spatial Wormhole connecting it to the Central Plains Continent, most of the pedestrians on the street actually possess cultivation levels above Dou Ling!

Among them were even Dou Emperor and Dou Zong passing by!

Some of them were heading to Central Plains, while others came from Central Plains.

This is, after all, a city that serves as a transit hub, so it's quite reasonable that the people living here tend to be more educated.

The arrival of Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran did not cause any trouble.

Most people in this city are rushing around; who has time to care about others?

Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran were no exception!

Soon, after paying the fee, the two, along with eight other strangers, a total of ten people, stepped into the Space Shuttle Boat.

This is a mode of transportation for traversing Spatial Wormhole.

Generally, cultivators below the Dou Venerable need to use a space shuttle to traverse Spatial Wormhole without the protection of someone with a higher cultivation level.

After all, those below the Dou Venerable do not possess the ability to traverse Spatial Wormhole on their own!

At first, since it was their first time, the two of them were quite curious about it.

However, the month-long journey wore down all their curiosity.

Unlike the Original Work, this time, Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran traversed Spatial Wormhole without any dramatic or unexpected events!

One day, when Xiao Yan, Nalan Yanran, and the remaining eight strangers saw a glimmer of light outside the Space Shuttle Boat, they knew they had arrived at their destination!

"Call out"

The Space Shuttle Boat passed through that glimmer of light!

Immediately afterwards, everyone could feel the sunlight shining down from outside.

"Finally arrived? Central Plains, here I come!"

Space Shuttle Boat was still landing, Xiao Yan was already whispering to himself.

"Is this the Central Plains?"

A little nervous, Nalan Yanran couldn't help but grasp Xiao Yan's hand.

Sensing the unease of the person beside him, Xiao Yan gave her a smile.

And so, as the door of the Space Shuttle Boat opened, Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran, hand in hand, stepped onto this land!