Xuan Kongzi's Plan, and an Admirer Comes Calling

Looking at the two of them, Xuan Kongzi could not help smiling.

"In that case, young friend Xiao Yan, stay in Sacred Pill City for now. I'm sure you'll come to like it here," Xuan Kongzi said with a smile.

Xiao Yan nodded, looking a little eager himself. "All right. I'll leave the arrangements to you, senior."

Seeing him agree, Xuan Kongzi turned to Cao Ying with a broad smile.

"Ahem. Ying'er, young friend Xiao Yan has only just arrived at the Pill Tower and doesn't know his way around. Why don't you show him the place?"

At those words, even Xuan Yi's expression shifted.

She glanced at Xuan Kongzi. The old fellow was making his intentions a little too obvious.

Xuan Kongzi noticed her look but remained perfectly composed.

He was merely giving two young people a chance to get acquainted. There was nothing improper about that.

Besides, subduing the Three Thousand Burning Flame and having Xiao Yan join the Pill Tower were both major matters. He needed to inform the other Elders of the Little Pill Tower, so someone else really did have to host Xiao Yan in his place.

Xuan Kongzi was certain that outstanding young people like them would have plenty to talk about.

Cao Ying had no objection. Her sly, alluring eyes turned to Xiao Yan. "As long as Mr. Xiao Yan doesn't mind my company, I'd be delighted."

Xiao Yan had already piqued her interest, and she had no intention of passing up this chance.

The corner of Xiao Yan's mouth twitched. Cao Ying... No wonder they call her a temptress. She really does live up to the name!

Then he gave her a warm smile. "In that case, I'd be glad to accept."

Cao Ying still had a touch of youthful innocence, but