Xiao Yan flashed a toothy, innocent grin. "I had to call that old geezer Father-in-law several times before he'd give it to me."
Even Yao Lao, standing beside him, almost lost his composure at that bombshell.
"Stinking Xiao Yan! No one's as shameless as you!" Zi Yan blushed and punched him hard, her voice full of mock annoyance.
Zhu Ling was visibly taken aback by what Xiao Yan had said.
It wasn't just how casually Xiao Yan spoke to her. She also knew Zhu Kun's temper.
She knew that man well. For Xiao Yan to provoke him like that and still earn his trust, enough for Zhu Kun to entrust Zi Yan to him, meant there was more to Xiao Yan than met the eye.
"You're quite something, little fellow." Zhu Ling studied Xiao Yan with her beautiful eyes, curiosity in her gaze.
"Of course he is! Xiao Yan's helped me so much. He helped me find the old man, and he even found the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit for me!" Zi Yan said proudly at Zhu Ling's praise.
Before they left the Ancient Emperor's Cave Mansion, Zhu Kun had told her she could trust whoever the dragon scale summoned without reservation.
So, not wanting Zhu Ling to underestimate Xiao Yan, Zi Yan gave her a quick account of how he had helped her.
The mention of the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit clearly stunned Zhu Ling.
As an Ancient Void Dragon, she was well aware of what the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit was.
Once her shock faded, Zhu Ling was genuinely happy for Zi Yan. She showed no desire to take the fruit for herself.
She looked at Xiao Yan, her curiosity turning to gratitude. "Thanks for helping Zi Yan, little fellow. If you ever need anything, just say the