Under the silent night sky, Xiao Yan lay languidly on the roof ridge, his inner emotions slightly complicated.
Gazing at the deep night sky, Xiao Yan's recent experiences kept replaying in his mind. Especially when he thought about the intimate relationship between Lian'er and Huo Xin during the day, a figure in a white dress with a slender body would unconsciously appear in his vivid memory.
" Xiao Yi Xian..."
Once the memories deep in one's heart are unearthed, they can no longer be hidden. Whispers escaped his lips again and again, and the days when the girl in the white dress accompanied him became clearer and clearer in Xiao Yan's mind. Even though many years have passed, it still feels like yesterday when he thinks back on it now.
From that unassuming town at the foot of the mountain to that continent of powerful figures, no matter how many hardships she endured along the way, the girl had no regrets. Even though she arrived on this unfamiliar continent alone, she still managed to break through that barrier, bridging the gap between them, a world apart. However, in the end...
"Well..."
Recalling the battle at the Heavenly Cloud Manor, Xiao Yan couldn't help but sigh heavily. A ripple appeared in his eyes, which had been bloodshot for many years, and his heart was filled with endless self-blame and guilt. If it weren't for him, that girl wouldn't have ended up in such a miserable state.
The thought of the Tribulation Crossing Sect and Xu Zhen instantly filled him with boundless killing intent. He clenched his teeth, making a grinding sound. Even the night sky in front of him twisted and distorted due to his rage, with cracks spreading outwards.
It took a while for Xiao Yan's emotions to gradually calm down. He took a few deep breaths of the cool air, then exhaled them slowly. He closed his eyes and recalled that when he learned that Xiao Xuan now held power in the Xiao Clan's inner cabinet, he had also felt a surge of impulse...
If he could use the Xiao Clan's resources to avenge Xiao Yi Xian, then there would be no need to wait any longer. Just thinking about being able to kill Wu Du, Xu Zhen, and the others filled Xiao Yan with impatience, and even his breathing became somewhat rapid. But in the end, he shook his head violently and forcibly expelled such thoughts from his mind.
Xiao Yi Xian died for him. No matter what, Xiao Yi Xian's revenge can only be avenged by Xiao Yan himself. And the debt between him and the Tribulation Crossing Sect will one day be settled with him in full!
As this thought arose in his mind, Xu Zhen's figure slowly flashed in the depths of Xiao Yan's eyes, and his hand, which had just relaxed, suddenly clenched into a fist again.
The next day.
After a period of calm, the Xiao Clan became lively again. This morning, the geniuses who rarely showed themselves in the Xiao Clan gathered together and headed in the same direction. Their imposing manner was quite impressive, and even some of the clan's elders couldn't help but turn their gazes towards them.
Inside the main hall, Xiao Yan was idly flipping through Bai Sheng's Storage Ring. After searching for a while, he couldn't help but feel sorry for Bai Sheng. This dignified Eight-Star Yuan Zong, apart from a few seventh-grade pills, didn't even have a single high-level Cultivation Methods and Combat Skills in his Storage Ring. Even the highest-level Dou Technique in it was only Low Intent Grade. As for the rest, Xiao Yan didn't even bother to glance at them.
However, while Xiao Yan was fiddling with it, a withered wooden tube in his Storage Ring caught Xiao Yan attention, because, as he could see, the material of the withered wooden tube was none other than the Fire Banyan Tree.
The Fire Banyan Tree is unique to the Flowing Fire Plain, and its formidable power is renowned throughout the Central Region. What could be so extravagant as to use Fire Banyan Wood to store things?
Out of curiosity, Xiao Yan took out the wooden tube. The moment he touched it, a faint warmth entered his palm. At the same time, Huo Xing, who was sitting opposite him, also focused his gaze on the wooden tube in Xiao Yan's hand, his brows furrowing slightly as he quickly pondered something.
The former then examined the wooden tube closely, confirming that there were no restrictions on it. Only then did Xiao Yan carefully open the lid on one side of the tube. The moment it was opened, a wave of heat surged out. Xiao Yan tilted his head slightly and looked into the inside of the tube. Upon closer inspection, it resembled a scroll. When Xiao Yan took it out, the golden characters on it immediately caught his eye.
" Earth Spirit Tempering Fire Pill "
Just as Xiao Yan's gaze fell upon the scroll, Huo Xing opposite him seemed to have thought of something and suddenly spoke.
"You recognize this?"
Seeing that Huo Xing could recognize the pill formula at a glance, Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow, then lightly weighed the scroll in his hand and asked in surprise.
Upon hearing this, the Huo Xing nodded slightly and then spoke.
"This formula was created by our Fire Banyan Clan ancestors, but it was lost many years ago. I never imagined I would have the chance to see it again today."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's face showed a hint of surprise. Without hesitation, he placed the scroll back into the wooden tube, and with a slight lift of his hand, guided by an invisible force, he presented it to the person Huo Xing, smiling slightly.
"Since this pill formula is a relic of the Fire Banyan Clan, and now that it has happened to meet you, it can be considered returned to its rightful owner."
However, the Huo Xing chuckled and shook his head, pushing the object back with his hand. He shrugged slightly, a hint of helplessness in his voice, and said:
"You're more suitable. I'm not an alchemist. If this pill formula falls into my hands, it's just a useless scroll. If you insist on returning it, it would be more worthwhile to wait until you've refined the pills in it and then give me a few."
"Hahaha..."
Upon hearing this, all three people present couldn't help but laugh. The idea of Huo Xing was far more practical and worthwhile than obtaining a scroll of pill formulas.
Just then, before the laughter of the three people in the hall had subsided, Huo Xin rushed in from outside the door with a slightly flustered expression, and the laughter of the three people in the hall came to an abrupt end.
"Senior Xiao Yan, something terrible has happened! A lot of people have suddenly broken in!"
The girl's exclamation rang out, and the expressions of Xiao Yan and the other two changed slightly. The former frowned and looked at Bai Hua, saying in a deep voice with surprise and doubt:
"Could it be Xiao Dingtian?"
As soon as the words were spoken, a series of footsteps sounded outside the door, followed by a familiar, clear laugh coming from the courtyard.
"Hehe, Cousin Xiao Yan, why didn't you let us know you were coming back? We've all been looking forward to your return these past two years."
As laughter rang out, a group of familiar figures appeared at the living room door. Seeing this spectacle, Xiao Yan paused for a moment, then a gentle smile spread across his face as he said:
"Oh, it's you guys."
The group of people who came to the door were none other than the younger generation who had come into contact with Xiao Yan in the Xiao Clan. Led by Xiao Shaojun, Xiao Lei, Xiao Zhuobin, and others were also present. Even Xiao Tian, who had always been at odds with Xiao Yan, was here.