Terrified Xiao Yan

"Don't worry, that little girl Zi Yan won't suffer any losses after she goes back." Seeing Su Qian's hidden worry, Xiao Lin comforted her.

As the granddaughter of both parents, Zi Yan was showered with love and affection.

Otherwise, with that little guy's meager strength at the Dou Wang level, how could he possibly cause trouble in the Inner Academy?

Even the weakest of the Elder, some with the strength of Dou Wang or Dou Emperor, couldn't do anything to that girl. Ultimately, it's because Zi Yan has powerful connections; the two most powerful fighters in the entire Canaan Institute are her backers, so who dares to utter a single word of criticism?

That's why Su Qian was worried that Zi Yan would suffer some bad treatment if she returned to the clan. Sometimes, those so-called clansmen were not as kind as an acquaintance.

"That girl Zi Yan has a rather high status. In the future, we two old guys will inevitably have to rely on her!" Xiao Lin sighed.

Xiao Han had just sent him a message explaining Zi Yan's identity, as well as the matter of Candle Flame and his upcoming trip to Canaan Institute, so that the former could be mentally prepared.

"That's good!" Since his old friend had said so, Su Qian didn't have any other thoughts. As for having Zi Yan take care of him, Su Qian didn't have high hopes.

As Magical Beast, Zi Yan's growth cycle is much longer than that of humans. By the time Zi Yan grows up enough to protect him, Su Qian estimates that his old bones will have long been buried.

Xiao Lin noticed the disdain in Su Qian's eyes and found it somewhat amusing, but he didn't say anything. When his second uncle arrived with Zi Yan's clansmen, everything became clear.

Zi Yan had no idea that the two old men had already learned that their clansmen had come looking for her. For a foodie like her, finding free labor was the priority at that moment.

There was still a lingering worry in her heart: what if Old Lin killed Xiao Yan?

So Zi Yan used her limited brain to think that she should take advantage of the other party while he was still alive, because there would be no chance later.

Having just acquired a bunch of good stuff, Zi Yan headed straight for Xiao Yan's territory.

"Boom!"

With a loud bang, Zi Yan's petite body unleashed tremendous power, instantly destroying the gate of Xiao Yan's courtyard.

"Who?" Xiao Yan had just finished cultivating, flashed a murderous aura in his eyes. He wanted to see which fool dared to force his way into his residence.

Could it be that you just dealt with a group of senior students a few days ago, and now another batch of itchy-skinned guys have arrived?

"Xiao Yan, where are you?" Just then, a familiar loli voice reached Xiao Yan's ears.

Xiao Yan, who had been looking annoyed, instantly put on a smile. Wasn't this a huge... distinguished guest?

"Little Yanzi, hurry up and see if that little girl brought anything good." Elder Yao urged in Xiao Yan's mind.

Heaven have mercy, Xiao Yan has been waiting for this ancestor for so long. After he helped Zi Yan refine some pills last time, he kept a lot of good stuff for himself, but he doesn't know what it is this time.

Stepping out of the room, Xiao Yan saw a petite figure rushing forward, and Hu Niu struggling to pull her along... oh no, it was Hu Jia.

Xun Er, wearing a light blue dress and a purple belt, watched this scene with a smile on her face.

When Xiao Yan came out, the crowd reacted in different ways.

Hu Jia showed a relieved expression, "Xiao Yan, you're finally out." God knows how much effort she had put in to stop the crazed Little Zi Yan.

"Xiao Yan Gege." Xun Er, still with her usual elegant demeanor, walked forward with light steps.

"Xiao Yan, you're here!" Zi Yan like a hungry tiger, suddenly crashing into Xiao Yan's stomach.

"Whoa~" Compared to Zi Yan's Magical Beast physique, even though Xiao Yan emphasized body tempering, the difference was like heaven and earth. With just this one move, he almost collapsed to the ground.

"Little ancestor, let go!" Xiao Yan shook his hand and twisted his waist, trying to get rid of the little guy who was clinging to him.

Finally, having had enough of the commotion, Zi Yan voluntarily slid off Xiao Yan.

"Zi Yan..." Xiao Yan rubbed his hands together, a wicked smile on his face. His irritating appearance made Hu Jia, who was standing next to him, extremely disdainful, and even Xun Er gave a helpless dry laugh.

"Did you come here again to have me handle the medicinal herbs?" Xiao Yan asked expectantly.

"Mm." Zi Yan nodded and took out all the medicinal herbs she had taken from Xiao Lin.

Looking at the golden medicinal herbs gleaming before him, Xiao Yan felt his legs spin, and everyone else in the courtyard was also stunned.

"Zi... Zi Yan..." Xiao Yan forced a smile at the little girl, "Where did you get these medicinal herbs?"

For the sake of his own life, Xiao Yan felt it was necessary to find out the source of the medicinal herbs that Zi Yan had brought out this time.

The medicinal herbs from last time were all found by Zi Yan herself or "taken" from the Canaan Institute's herb warehouse. Although they were precious, they were only third or fourth grade, with the highest being Fifth Order. Xiao Yan would only think he got a good deal.

But this time...

He's different!

As far as the eye could see, it was a sea of golden light. Xiao Yan didn't see a single medicinal herb below the Fifth Order; most were Sixth Order.

There was nothing he could do; Xiao Lin's level was what it was, so even Seventh Order medicinal herbs were nothing to him. These "low-grade" medicinal herbs were specifically prepared for Zi Yan.

After all, with his strength, if he ran out of supplies, he could just wander around the Magical Beast Mountain Range and fill up his Storage Ring. And Zi Yan was so used to it that she was completely unaware of what she was doing.

But Xiao Yan had no idea about this! He was now completely preoccupied with wondering if this little rascal had gone and stolen some of the treasures from Canaan Institute!

We absolutely cannot do this! The main problem is that this thing is too hot for him to handle! If the truth comes out, Xiao Yan doesn't know if Zi Yan will be in danger, but he'll definitely be finished!

Xiao Yan had a well-thought-out plan: to find out the source of the item and then quietly return it.

Zi Yan, unaware of anything else, said, "It's nothing, I just took it from a nasty old man."

"Old man?" Xiao Yan was taken aback, then looked down at the medicinal herbs again. It was indeed him!

The person Xiao Yan most likely came into contact with who possessed a large quantity of medicinal herbs was Fire Elder from the Alchemy Department. However, the latter was only Fifth Grade Alchemist and couldn't possibly have that many good items.

Who is the old man that Zi Yan mentioned?

"Xiao Yan, hurry up and help me refine the medicinal herbs!" Seeing that Xiao Yan hadn't made any move for a long time, Zi Yan couldn't help but urge him anxiously.

"You really didn't steal this?" Xiao Yan asked, his eyes filled with distrust.

Anyone who has just met the other party and finds that the other party is running rampant in the Canaan Institute Medicine Repository will not believe the other party's credibility.

"No!" Zi Yan said angrily, "I didn't steal anything!"

At this moment, Xun Er, who had been silent until now, stepped forward to defuse the situation and whispered to Xiao Yan, "Xiao Yan Gege, perhaps she really didn't steal these medicinal herbs."

"Xun Er, do you know anything?" Xiao Yan asked curiously, without giving a second glance.

"Hmm." The latter nodded and said, "It is said that Zi Yan has a very powerful backer at Canaan Institute."

"Isn't it Great Elder Su Qian?" Xiao Yan asked curiously. He had learned recently that Zi Yan was taken in by Great Elder Su Qian. Wasn't that powerful enough?

Xun Er shook her head. "Great Elder Su Qian is very busy and doesn't have much time to take care of her."

"Xun Er, do you mean...?"

"There seems to be another Elder in the Inner Academy, but he's rather mysterious. Zi Yan's medicinal herbs must have been given to her by him," Xun Er explained.

Ling Ying was still somewhat useful, at least she had investigated most of the powerful figures at Canaan Institute. And the mysterious Elder Xun Er mentioned was naturally Xiao Lin.

When Ling Ying first appeared, she was almost killed by the former. She barely escaped with her life and reported the situation to Xun Er.

Xun Er wasn't surprised by this mysterious expert. After all, Canaan Institute was the top academy on the continent, so it wasn't unusual for it to have some powerful experts.

Subsequently, after Ling Ying subtly investigated through other channels, she discovered that Elder Lin seemed to have a very good relationship with Zi Yan.

"Zi Yan, who sent you these medicinal herbs?" Noticing her displeasure, Xiao Yan quickly explained.

"I'm just curious. As long as you answer this question, I'll refine the pill for you right away."

"You mean Old Lin?" Zi Yan asked innocently.

"As expected." Xiao Yan silently felt envious.