That said, he did have some objections to Su Tian joining them.
But in the end, Xiao Yan could only glare fiercely at him and refrain from refusing again.
Just as Yao Lao had said, Xiao Yan understood the advantages and disadvantages involved.
If Yao Lao truly exhausted himself because of him and fell into a deep slumber, Xiao Yan would probably be wracked with guilt.
Naturally, that was not something Xiao Yan wanted to happen.
Thus, whatever feelings Xiao Yan harbored toward Su Tian, he could only agree to the deal.
"My strength might fall short of yours for now, but when it comes to alchemy, there's no telling which of us is better."
Watching Su Tian walk toward him step by step through the air, Xiao Yan gave a cold snort, folded his arms, and spoke in a low voice.
Quite a few things had happened between him and Su Tian.
But truth be told, Xiao Yan still admired him greatly.
On that point, Su Tian and Xiao Yan were of one mind: each held a measure of admiration for the other.
After all, few others could have attained such accomplishments at their age.
Su Tian's appearance, in particular, had unwittingly stirred Xiao Yan's competitive spirit. With his pride, Xiao Yan naturally refused to fall behind someone his own age.
And so Su Tian had naturally become the target Xiao Yan wanted to surpass.
Yao Lao's decision to accept Su Tian's deal had, to some extent, been motivated by that consideration as well.
Healthy competition was the most effective way to improve oneself quickly.
"I should be the one saying that to you."
At Xiao Yan's provocation, Su Tian merely smiled faintly and rubbed his nose, a similarly unyielding gleam flashing in his bright eyes.
"Not only am