Old Urchin

Hu Gan knew he could no longer keep it hidden, so he revealed everything that had happened in the Outer Academy more than half a month ago.

The other elders could not help drawing in sharp breaths when they heard this.

"Hiss—"

"That little girl's identity is actually so terrifying?"

"Could she be a core member of one of those clans in the Central Plains?"

"Definitely. I heard her surname is Gu!"

"That old man couldn't be a Half-Saint, could he?!"

"I never expected Elder Xiao's beloved to have such a terrifying background."

"But with Elder Xiao's talent, he would be among the very best even in the Central Plains. He should certainly be worthy of that little girl."

"I remember Elder Xiao was only a Nine-Star Da Dou Shi a few months ago, wasn't he? He's already reached Nine-Star Dou Wang now?"

"Not only that—he became a Sixth-Rank Alchemist only half a month ago, yet he can already refine an Emperor's Extreme Pill. How terrifying is that?"

At that moment, everyone wanted to see Xiao Yang as soon as possible.

However, they waited and waited, yet Xiao Yang never came out.

"Could Elder Xiao be resting because he was too exhausted after refining the pill?"

"Then should we come back tomorrow?"

"Right, we shouldn't disturb Elder Xiao's rest. Let's come back tomorrow."

"Let's go, let's go."

After saying that, everyone flew toward their residences without looking back.

The previously bustling area before the pavilion instantly fell silent.

However, before long, a figure furtively appeared again. It was Hu Gan!

Hu Gan looked around before walking up to the pavilion, preparing to knock on the door.

Just as he was about to reach the entrance, he suddenly heard some movement and hurriedly crouched down.

"Sigh, I was wondering where my