Three more days passed.
When Xiao Yi Xian came out of the room, everyone saw her pretty face flushed, her beautiful eyes somewhat dazed, and her long black hair looking a little messy. Luo Jin and the others, though just curious, seemed to have noticed something. They looked at each other and briefly asked about Xiao Yan's condition, but did not ask what had happened.
The group then entered the room and immediately saw Xiao Yan, shirtless, sitting cross-legged on the bed recovering his Origin Qi Xiao Yan.
Noticing the group, Xiao Yan slowly opened his tightly closed eyes. His gaze met Luo Jin and Bai Hua's for a moment, and sensing the strangeness in their eyes, Xiao Yan couldn't help but open his mouth, but in the end, he didn't say anything.
Seeing this, Luo Jin slowly stepped forward, raised his hand and gently patted the former's shoulder, asking a few questions about Xiao Yan's physical condition. After learning that the poison in his body had been completely resolved, Luo Jin, Bai Hua, and the others were finally relieved.
Two hours later, in a hall of the Fang Clan, Xiao Yan and his group, along with Fang Chi and other high-ranking members of the Fang Clan, stood together. Fang Zhicong, who had recovered, was also present.
" Fang Zhicong thanks Mr. Xiao Yan for saving his life!"
Although Fang Zhicong's mind has been unclear at times over the past few years, he still has a deep memory of everything that has happened. Xiao Yan helped him twice, and although he was unconscious at the time, he still knew what had happened.
Although Fang Chi disliked Xiao Yan's character, Fang Zhicong's actions at least didn't make him feel repulsed. Faced with Fang Zhicong's respectful and sincere thanks, Xiao Yan smiled and nodded, then helped Fang Zhicong up as he stood up.
" Young Master Fang, you're too kind. Since I promised your father, I naturally did everything I could to save your life. Now that you're safe and sound, I can finally rest easy."
Having rid himself of all the toxins, Fang Zhicong was completely transformed. His once bloated body had shrunk considerably, and even his once unfocused eyes had become bright and sharp. His demeanor and speech exuded an air of sophistication. Compared to the Fang Zhicong that Xiao Yan and his group had seen a few days ago, the person before them was like a completely different person.
"I heard that Mr. Xiao Yan was poisoned because of me, and I feel truly ashamed. I originally wanted to visit you, but I was stopped at the door by your friends."
In the hall, the two faced each other. Fang Zhicong spoke with an apologetic expression, while glancing at Luo Jin and the others beside him. The others noticed the gaze, but all turned their eyes to Xiao Yan. It seemed that they were still trying to shift the blame onto Xiao Yan.
"Hehe, thank you for your concern, Young Master Fang Chengfang. I'm perfectly fine."
Seeing that Luo Jin and the others were acting as if nothing had happened and were just passing the buck to him, Xiao Yan couldn't help but smile wryly. He smiled at Fang Zhicong in front of him, but as soon as he finished speaking, his eyes involuntarily glanced at Xiao Yi Xian to the side.
When the latter heard Xiao Yan's words, she couldn't help but recall what had happened between her and Xiao Yan in that room over the past three days. Her face, which had been calm just a moment ago, suddenly flushed red.
"Haha, it's good that Mr. Xiao Yan is alright. Here, these are the medicinal herbs you asked me to collect. I've had them all put in my Storage Ring and prepared for you."
Only then did Fang Chi, seated at the head of the table, laugh heartily and wave his hand lightly. Immediately afterwards, he and his clansmen respectfully carried a tray to Xiao Yan. On the tray was a Storage Ring containing the medicinal herbs Xiao Yan needed.
Taking the Storage Ring, Xiao Yan casually inspected it, confirming that the medicinal herbs inside were correct, before bowing to Fang Chi and saying:
"In that case, thank you very much, Fang Clan Head. Now that Young Master Fang's problem has been resolved, I think it's time for our group to leave."
As Xiao Yan spoke, Luo Jin and the others behind him also stood up, all facing Fang Chi.
They had long been prepared to leave the Fang Clan, but they hadn't expected so many things to happen. Now that it was finally time to leave, they naturally didn't hesitate.
"Oh? So soon? Mr. Xiao Yan and his party have only just arrived in the Far Southern Land and have already done my Fang Clan such a great favor. I haven't even had a chance to properly show them hospitality, and you're already leaving?"
Hearing Xiao Yan's words, even Fang Chi was somewhat surprised. Xiao Yan had only helped Fang Zhicong expel the poison during his visit to the Fang Clan, and hadn't done anything else. His only request was to take thirty portions of medicinal herbs from the Fang Clan's inventory to refine the Mirror-Breaking Pill. This was nothing to the Fang Clan. They thought that now that the poison in Xiao Yan's body had been removed, he might ask for more, but they didn't expect him to leave so soon.
We appreciate the Fang Clan Head's kindness, but we have other matters to attend to and cannot stay any longer. If we have the opportunity again, we will certainly come to visit us.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan smiled politely, his words entirely formal, but they elicited a chorus of snickers from the crowd.
It's really hard to take such childish talk seriously when it's being used openly.
"Hehe, very well then, we shall meet again someday. But I wonder, Mr. Xiao Yan, what brings you to the Far Southern Land in such a hurry? Oh, I was just asking out of curiosity, please don't take it to heart."
Fang Chi's eyes darted around, and he immediately asked again.
" Burning Flame Valley, I heard they're going to hold a sect competition soon, we just want to join in the fun and see what's going on."
After a slight hesitation, Xiao Yan spoke calmly. Fang Chi was stunned upon hearing this, and even Fang Zhicong, who was standing next to him, looked at Xiao Yan with some surprise.
"Oh, is that so? Well, indeed, quite a few people have come to watch the sect competition in recent years, and many have even had the opportunity to go on stage and compete at the end of the competition. The winners receive rewards from the sect, which has certainly attracted many promising disciples to the sect."
Fang Chi seemed to know this very well. Xiao Yan didn't think much of it. After saying a few more words, he led Luo Jin and the others out of the hall. Fang Zhicong quickly followed, wanting to see Xiao Yan and the others out.
Just as Xiao Yan stepped out of the hall, he suddenly stopped, turned around, looked at Fang Chi who was still sitting in his seat, and smiled, a smile playing on his lips:
"Oh, Fang Clan Head, don't forget what you promised me; you still owe me a favor."
After saying that, Xiao Yan ignored Fang Chi's changed expression and started walking. The group followed the way they came and headed out of the Fang Clan compound.