Thousand Medicine Pavilion
A few days ago, because of Lu Cheng, an entire floor of the Thousand Medicine Pavilion was destroyed, and at the same time, the entire Thousand Medicine Pavilion was affected to some extent.
With Jin Yao's command, in less than a week, Thousand Medicine Pavilion was restored to its original appearance. From the outside, the entire Thousand Medicine Pavilion looked brand new and more impressive than before. Even the flow of people inside the Thousand Medicine Pavilion was much larger.
Of course, some people came specifically for Xiao Yan, naturally because of his battle with Lu Cheng. Unfortunately, although they came to the Thousand Medicine Pavilion with high expectations, they never actually saw Xiao Yan. Instead, thanks to the enthusiastic recommendations of the various managers in the shop, they brought a lot of business to the Thousand Medicine Pavilion.
Meanwhile, in a secluded room within the Thousand Medicine Pavilion, a stunningly beautiful woman, her delicate body draped in a red dress, was slumped over a wooden table near the window, looking sullen. Her narrow eyes gazed down at the bustling pedestrians on the street outside, her gaze listless, as if she were deep in thought.
"Sigh... He promised to let me know in advance before leaving, but he left today. What a man, what a liar..."
The woman muttered under her breath, her voice filled with resentment.
This woman was none other than Jin Yao, who had left Xiao Yan and Fang Qian and ultimately returned to the Thousand Medicine Pavilion alone.
With her long, narrow eyes slightly raised, Jin Yao gazed in the direction of the city's exit, as if waiting for something to appear. At the same time, the resentment in her eyes intensified.
"That guy... who knows if he'll leave the city from another direction? I actually thought I could see him here... I was really overthinking it. Let's go, let's go. It's best if he never comes again. When he comes, he just makes me worry, and when he leaves, he's so heartless."
"Hehe, who said I was leaving? Since I promised you, I'll naturally keep my word."
Just as Jin Yao's pretty face was gloomy, suddenly, a familiar soft laugh came from outside the window. Then, from above the window, a figure dressed in a black robe slowly descended, stepping on the void, and landed by the window, at the same height as Jin Yao.
Upon seeing the suddenly appearing figure, Jin Yao's pretty face froze for a moment before she quickly regained her senses and looked over, immediately spotting Xiao Yan dressed in black robes.
"You..."
"Hehe, don't worry, I absolutely won't leave easily if you don't agree."
Xiao Yan smiled slightly, a smile that looked quite warm and captivating.
"Didn't you already leave?"
Coming to her senses, Jin Yao was still somewhat incredulous. How could Xiao Yan, who was clearly preparing to leave, be here again? Logically speaking, Xiao Yan should have left by now.
"Did you come to see me one last time before you left? Don't think I'll forgive you just like that. Leaving without saying goodbye, don't even think about me forgiving you!"
Before Xiao Yan could speak, Jin Yao launched into a series of remarks, leaving Xiao Yan speechless for a moment, and he felt both amused and exasperated.
"So that you won't forgive me, I'll..."
Xiao Yan smiled slightly, but paused abruptly just as he was about to speak. Jin Yao, who was by the window, immediately stood up, her beautiful eyes fixed on Xiao Yan, her eyes wide open. She let out a cold snort, and with a twist of her body, she prepared to leave.
So I've decided not to leave today.
The next moment, the instant Xiao Yan uttered his words, Jin Yao, who had just reached the door, froze in place.
A smile appeared on Xiao Yan's face. At the same time, Jin Yao, who was facing away from Xiao Yan, also had a beautiful smile on her pretty face.
" Fire Plume Flower? Don't you want it anymore?"
Jin Yao turned around, her graceful figure captivating all who saw her, but Xiao Yan had no other thoughts in mind.
"We can leave tomorrow; there's still time."
Xiao Yan smiled, seemingly unperturbed.
"I'm curious how they found the Fire Plume Flower Fire Plume Flower. I haven't heard anything about it lately."
Jin Yao smiled gently, but then turned her attention to the Fire Plume Flower.
Xiao Yan chuckled softly, remaining silent. He had no intention of telling Jin Yao that the Fire Plume Flower was far away in Xuan City; doing so would only make her worry.
"Hehe, if you don't want to tell me, fine, I'm too lazy to ask."
Seeing Xiao Yan's expression, Jin Yao outwardly appeared indifferent, but inwardly she couldn't help but worry. If the location of the Fire Plume Flower was unimportant, Xiao Yan could have simply told her, but he hadn't. This meant that the location of the Fire Plume Flower was probably not a safe place.
"By the way, what were you doing in my yard earlier? I think I disturbed you, I'm sorry!"
Changing the subject, Jin Yao brought up the incident in the courtyard. Recalling Xiao Yan's disheveled state as he sank into the mud, Jin Yao couldn't help but let out a silvery laugh.
"Heh, it's all your fault. You made me look like this."
Xiao Yan went to the window and drank the cup of tea on the table in one gulp.
"Hey, that's what I drank!"
Jin Yao gasped softly, a blush rising to her pretty face. Although she had almost forgotten about the teacup, it was the one she always used.
"Ha ha..."
Xiao Yan chuckled and let it go, while Jin Yao covered her mouth and giggled, spitting lightly.
In the blink of an eye, night had fallen.
The silver moon hangs high, the stars are dazzling, and the night sky is like a vast and deep sea, with the terrain resembling an endless snowfield.
At the top of the pavilion in the Thousand Medicine Pavilion, two figures sat casually. Looking into the distance, the silver moon seemed to be right behind them, like a backdrop or a foil.
Jin Yao casually fiddled with the jewelry on her wrist, her beautiful eyes occasionally glancing at Xiao Yan beside her. The latter was lying on his back on the roof, gently chewing on a small piece of tender grass.
" Xiao Yan, who exactly are you?"
Suddenly, the tranquility between the two was broken by Jin Yao's curious words.
Xiao Yan was slightly taken aback, because the tender grass that was swaying gently in the air as he chewed it stopped.
Raising an eyebrow slightly, Xiao Yan glanced at Jin Yao, who was watching him, then turned his gaze back to the distant night sky, where the brilliant starry sea reflected the starlight.
Why are you suddenly asking that?
After a moment of silence, Xiao Yan finally spoke up and asked a question.
"Because I feel that you are different from others, you are different from everyone I have ever met, you and they, or even me, don't seem to be from the same world."
"Is it because you've never seen someone with the strength of Half-Emperor challenge Dou Di expert?"
As soon as Jin Yao finished speaking, Xiao Yan asked softly.
"Perhaps. Actually, I don't know; it's just a vague intuition."
Jin Yao remained silent, then shrugged as if imitating Xiao Yan, before speaking softly.
"A woman's intuition is truly terrifying!"
Xiao Yan's eye muscles twitched slightly, and he couldn't help but mutter to himself, Jin Yao was indeed right, they did not belong to the same continent.
Are you from the Central Region? Or rather, is your family from the Central Region?
Suddenly, Jin Yao seemed unwilling to give up and asked Xiao Yan a question. In her imagination, and in the imagination of all the people in the Western Region, only people from the Central Region of the Continent could have such abilities!
However, under Jin Yao's intense gaze, Xiao Yan smiled and shook his head slightly, a response that caused a look of surprise to appear on Jin Yao's pretty face.
"So... do you have a family? Or someone you've always liked?"
After hesitating for a long time, Jin Yao couldn't help but ask the question. However, her voice gradually became weak, and by the end of her words, it was almost inaudible.
"They... are still very far away."
The images of Xun'er and Cai Lin then appeared in his mind, followed by Xiao Xiao and several other children.
"She... them? You have a child?"
A hint of disappointment flashed across Jin Yao's pretty face, but she still couldn't help but ask.
"Hehe, Xiao Xiao, that girl, should be an adult by now. It's just a pity I can't see her here."
Xiao Yan sighed and smiled, a look of melancholy on his face.
Jin Yao, who was standing to the side, also fell silent as a result.
The silent night flowed by in solitude and remembrance.
In the blink of an eye, the dawn once again descended upon the world, the darkness receded, and all things awoke as quickly as in early spring.
Within Yan City, atop the Thousand Medicine Pavilion, Xiao Yan, who had been sitting cross-legged for half the night, slowly opened his eyes to greet the light of a new day.
Jin Yao, who was standing to the side, had disappeared without a trace. The city below once again became bustling with activity, filled with the sounds of gongs and drums.
Standing up, Xiao Yan gazed into the distance, where a vast expanse of mountains and forests stretched as far as the eye could see.
Looking around the city, Xiao Yan Xiao Yan not notice Jin Yao's figure. His eyes flickered slightly, and he sighed softly. He determined his direction again, and then without further hesitation, he leaped into the air and quickly flew towards the direction of Xuan City.
In the blink of an eye, Xiao Yan's figure had already left Yan City. Only then did Jin Yao's figure slowly emerge on the top of the Thousand Medicine Pavilion. Her beautiful eyes gazed in the direction Xiao Yan had left, and a look of disappointment appeared on her pretty face, mixed with a hint of worry.
On the other side, above the Heavenly Cloud Auction House, two elderly figures slowly emerged, also gazing in the direction Xiao Yan had left. After a long while, the two looked towards where Jin Yao was. At the same time, Jin Yao also turned her gaze and met the two old men's eyes from afar.
Time flies like sand through fingers. In the blink of an eye, another half month has passed. Xiao Yan traveled day and night, working Xiao Yan. Finally, on the horizon, the outline of a massive city appeared before his eyes, resembling a black mountain.
Gazing at the vast city from afar, Xiao Yan's heart was filled with burning emotions. After half a month, Xuan City was finally within reach, which meant that the Fire Plume Flower was not far away from Xiao Yan either.
The thought of the Fire Plume Flower ignited Xiao Yan's passion. Without further hesitation, he unleashed the Heavenly Severing Steps, his figure moving like a flowing breeze, echoing the heavens and earth. In the blink of an eye, Xiao Yan vanished from the world, appearing like a star at the edge of the horizon.
A moment later, Xiao Yan stood before a massive city.
From a distance, the entire city resembles a crouching behemoth, sitting heavily upon the land, exuding an immense and imposing aura.
"So this is Xuan City. As expected of a city under the rule of the Heavenly Sword Sect, its prosperity is clearly unmatched by ordinary cities!"
Looking at the bustling crowd before him, a hint of surprise flashed across Xiao Yan's eyes. He clicked his tongue in amazement, and then, with a thought, a jet-black robe enveloped his entire body. Following the flow of people, Xiao Yan Xiao Yan finally entered the city after a long while.
Compared to the tip of the iceberg outside the city, the prosperity inside the city can only be described as astonishing. As far as the eye can see, there are countless people and a vast complex of buildings. There are so many different kinds of merchants and markets that it is impossible to count them all. Being here is like being in a sea of people.
After several twists and turns, Xiao Yan finally found temporary accommodation in a relatively remote part of the city. Of course, in the current city, Xiao Yan paid a considerable price to settle down. Just for a place to stay, Xiao Yan had to pay three second-tier pills.
Just thinking about the shop owner's outrageous demands and arrogant demeanor made Xiao Yan feel a pang of heartache. Three second-tier pills could easily fetch a considerable amount of Spirit Coin elsewhere. If he hadn't wanted to avoid trouble, Xiao Yan would never have been willing to be such a sucker.
Helplessly withdrawing his thoughts, Xiao Yan quickly left the inn and wandered around the city. Although he had arrived in Xuan City, he needed to know the venue of the auction and, ideally, understand the layout of the various forces in the city. This would certainly be of great help when the auction began.
Only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you win every battle. Moreover, this is the territory ruled by the Four Great Clans. If Xiao Yan is even slightly careless, he will probably bring endless trouble upon himself.
Although Xiao Yan was eager to find out some information about the auction, he was disappointed to find that the increasingly crowded city prevented him from finding the information he needed for a long time. In desperation, he was even pushed into an Xiao Yan 'Alchemist Guild...
The Medicine Master Guild was indeed much emptier. Since it belonged to the Alchemist Alliance, ordinary people dared not enter. Most of those who could come here were alchemists. Therefore, Xiao Yan's sudden intrusion attracted the attention of many people.