"Forget it. I have no interest in competing for those pointless rankings." Xiao Yan shook his head. Such empty honors did not interest him. Besides, now that he had reached the Central Plains, he naturally needed to be more careful. If he truly stole the spotlight at the Four Pavilions Assembly, Hun Dai'er would likely learn that he had come to the Central Plains. His peaceful days would probably end right there.
This life was different from his previous one. Back then, he had been alone, with few friends around him. Now, however, he had people he cared about, so he could no longer do everything as he pleased. Thus, in Xiao Yan's plans, he would never let Hun Dai'er learn anything about him unless he broke through to the Dou Sheng level.
Still, the Four Pavilions Assembly that Yao Lao and the others had mentioned gave Xiao Yan a reminder. A somewhat rough plan gradually took shape in his mind. If he could fully refine it, the rewards would undoubtedly be enormous.
"By the way, Teacher, your aura seems much stronger than before?" Xiao Yan said in surprise as he sensed Yao Lao's presence. With the Nine Revolutions Soul Refining Art constantly tempering his soul, his soul realm was also advancing at a terrifying pace and had already reached the late spirit realm. As such, careful probing allowed him to discern Yao Lao's current strength.
"Hehe, after spending this time getting accustomed to the body you refined for me, I've not only recovered my peak strength but improved beyond it. Recently, while cultivating, I've even felt as though I could touch the barrier to Half-Saint. I think it won't be long before I step into that realm." Yao Lao nodded with a smile.
Hearing this, Xiao Yan frowned slightly.