"Oh?" Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, the gloom on Su Qian's face vanished, replaced by a faint smile.
"It seems Elder Xiao Yan has taken something of an interest in Demon Flame Valley."
Xiao Yan nodded noncommittally at Su Qian's remark. "Great Elder, why not let me handle this trip? I'd like to see where Demon Flame Valley found the dog's gall to kidnap an elder of our Jia Nan Academy."
"Heh heh, if Elder Xiao Yan is willing to act, that would be wonderful." A smile appeared on Su Qian's face at Xiao Yan's answer.
With Xiao Yan's current strength, probably only the dean himself could suppress him upon returning. Demon Flame Valley's elders were merely Dou Emperors-nothing more than ants before Xiao Yan.
Even Earth Demon Old Ghost, who belonged to the same generation as the dean, was only a High-Rank Dou Zong. He likely would not last more than a few exchanges against Xiao Yan.
At that thought, Su Qian's smile deepened. "In that case, sorry for the trouble, Elder Xiao Yan."
"Heh, it's only right. But since I'll be bringing Demon Flame Valley into the fold on this trip, let the students who went with me last time come along again."
Xiao Yan smiled faintly, and Su Qian naturally had no objection to this small request.
Soon, a squad assembled at the academy. These ten were none other than Lin Xiuya, Han Yue, and the others who had accompanied Xiao Yan last time.
On this trip, however, Xiao Yan no longer concealed his strength as discreetly as before. Now that Han Feng had been eliminated and the Sea Heart Flame was in his hands, there was naturally nothing left to hide.
Thus, with a gentle wave, Xiao Yan enveloped everyone in a stream of dou qi.