Let's Go Take on Disciples by the Dozen

"S-so big!"

Xiao Yi Xian stared blankly. Having made a living near the Magical Beast Mountain Range for years, she knew something of how powerful magical beasts were, even if she rarely took part in fights.

A beast this big... surely it was the ruler of the Magical Beast Mountain Range!

"D-don't you growl at me!"

But the exceptionally clever Xiao Yi Xian wasn't frightened. Her master was right beside her! He definitely wouldn't let her get hurt.

Besides, her master had probably subdued this beast on his way here!

And this stinky thing still dares growl at me? It isn't even as cute as my Little Lan.

Strangely enough, an extremely ordinary Tier 1 or Tier 2 magical beast like Little Lan should have been scared witless by a powerful magical beast whose strength and bloodline far surpassed his own.

Yet Little Lan bravely stood guard beside Xiao Yi Xian, moving her so deeply that her eyes turned red.

"All right, that's enough playing around. Get to know each other on the way."

"We're setting off again now."

Xiao Xuan had no interest in continuing his prank. Much of his playing around just now had simply been to test Xiao Yi Xian's character.

Yes, he hadn't meant to play around in the slightest.

Come to think of it, taking on a disciple with exceptional talent

was pretty easy!

Unfortunately, the vast majority of people in the world were still mediocre. Xiao Xuan had searched high and low just now, but found only two or three who caught his eye.

His gaze fell on a certain distant direction.

It was not only where one of his disciples was, but also somewhere he could faintly sense a trace of extreme heat.

That feeling could only be from Heavenly Flames.

Its ranking, however, was certainly not very high, and it hadn't accumulated much power since its birth.

Though it was thousands of miles away, Xiao Xuan could sense it as though he were there in person.

Little Yanzi's chance encounter was truly extraordinary. He had run into Heavenly Flames as soon as he came out. Or rather, even if the boy had gone looking on his own, there was a good chance he would have found them.

After all, they weren't too far away. Perhaps they really had been prepared for him by some unseen hand!

For a moment, Xiao Xuan held Xiao Yan in higher regard. His luck seemed greater than he had imagined.

A few more plans formed in his mind. He could test it more thoroughly later.

But if his luck weren't so good, the boy would probably have died without a scrap left when he crossed between different worlds. To have survived, he must have had the favor of heaven and earth.

Since he has landed in my Xiao Clan, I must put it to good use.

Perhaps Xiao Xuan would even have to rely on Little Yanzi's luck to find those divine treasures of heaven and earth hidden beyond all fathoming.

The Amethyst Winged Lion King beneath him was already moving quickly. It was, after all, the speed of a Tier 6 magical beast. Xiao Xuan still found it insufficient, however, so he gave it a slight boost with his soul power.

"Ah..."

An even louder scream rang out.

"What are you screeching about?!"

If it had been in the past, Xiao Xuan would have had the clan's old scholars give this little girl a proper lesson in composure. She didn't understand the rules at all.

"Master, this is too fast! Could we run into danger on the way?"

Her face was full of grievance. Xiao Yi Xian considered herself strong, but she wasn't really that strong. Wasn't it perfectly normal for a girl to get a little comfort?

Master, that old fossil, is so insensitive! I really don't know how Master's wife puts up with him.

With no other choice, Xiao Yi Xian clung tightly to Little Lan beside her. Surely it wouldn't matter if she pulled out a few of his feathers!

She could use them to make a fan.

Judging by the direction they were heading, it seemed they were going to the Tagor Desert. The fan would be just the thing to cool herself with.

His little disciple seemed rather difficult to teach on her own. Xiao Xuan felt somewhat helpless. A thousand years ago, when he guided the younger generation of his clan or other promising peers,

he only had to point a finger at them.

They either got it or they didn't. He'd never had to help them prepare themselves mentally.

"We're almost there. Little Zi, you can rest for a while."

"Xiao Yi Xian, take these few with you."

Xiao Xuan didn't want to attract any unnecessary attention.

Or rather, looking impressive and dignified was a must, but being stared at like a monkey wasn't nearly so wonderful.

So Xiao Xuan directly shrank the beasts down to the size of cats and dogs.

They looked much more normal that way.

Sigh!

I really need to put a little effort into finding some resources and Transformation Pills. Otherwise, I'll have to keep doing everything myself.

How dull.

"Hmm? There are people with the Xiao Clan Bloodline out here too?"

Xiao Xuan's eyes suddenly lit up, but he soon saw clearly. They seemed to be from that boy Xiao Zhan's branch.

He's certainly prolific! It looks like the future task of expanding the Xiao Clan will fall to him.

Unfortunately, however, their talents were all average. They would probably be lucky to become Dou Emperors on their own.

With no intention of showing himself, Xiao Xuan simply gave each of them a Dou Qi Seed and transmitted a message telling them to return soon. He had no desire for further contact.

Of course, the measures he left on them would cost even an ordinary Dou Zun half his life if he ran into them.

That could count as a small reward for their encounter with him!

He then turned his gaze elsewhere.

That was where another of his disciples was.

Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils!

He hadn't expected a talent like that to appear in a place like the northwest.

But it was only natural. How many talents had been buried throughout the ages? If he hadn't deliberately searched, then judging by this little girl's original fate,

she would probably have remained unknown.

"Master, what are we doing here?"

Xiao Yi Xian seemed excited, noticeably more cheerful than before.

Though she had spent little time with her master, Xiao Yi Xian had seen clearly that Xiao Xuan bore her absolutely no ill will, and that he was extremely proud at heart.

Even though he had said before that he valued her talent, he hadn't actually paid it much attention.

But that was fine too. It wouldn't put much pressure on her.

Still, Xiao Yi Xian would never forget the kindness he had shown her by protecting and nurturing her.

If she could help her master with something, that would be even better.

"One of your junior sisters is here. Her talent is likewise extraordinary."

He said it casually. There was nothing to hide.

Who could possibly snatch a disciple I, Xiao Xuan, have set my eyes on?

"You're taking another disciple?"

Xiao Yi Xian's face fell at once. She had thought she was the only one!

No, even if Master isn't going to have just one disciple, couldn't he at least show me a little more regard?

He's making it look as though he's taking disciples by the dozen. It doesn't feel special at all.

Why is she puffing up with anger again?

Women really are troublesome.

Seeing his little disciple's changing expression, Xiao Xuan was baffled.

It was a good thing he had remained single while cultivating back then. Otherwise, he might not have reached the very peak.

"Little one, you're Qing Lin, aren't you?"

Xiao Xuan spoke with a gentle smile, secretly sealing off a small area nearby. Even if someone passed right beside them at that moment, they wouldn't notice anything amiss.

This disciple seemed rather lacking in confidence, so Xiao Xuan naturally had to treat her with care.