"Miss Ya Fei, if you have something to say, just say it directly. Staring at me like that makes me a little embarrassed." Xiao Yan lifted his teacup and took a light sip as he spoke.
"Hehe, I just didn't expect Young Master Xiao Yan to have a connection with the Xiao Sect." Ya Fei looked him over, then hesitantly asked, "May I ask... what position do you hold in the Xiao Sect?"
Xiao Yan didn't answer directly but instead revealed the jade token in his hand. The attendant earlier only knew that those who held such a token were of noble identity, but not the grade. Ya Fei, however, was different. When she saw the token, her expression immediately changed, and she bowed deeply.
"Greetings, Sect Master."
"At ease." With a gentle wave of his hand, a formless force lifted Ya Fei up. This surprised her—this ability was clearly beyond that of a mere Dou Shi. But thinking of how the man before her commanded even Dou Huang-level experts, it was only natural.
Recalling this, Ya Fei couldn't help but mentally mourn for Nalan Yanran. She too had heard of the three-year agreement. Knowing now that Xiao Yan was already at such a level of power at such a young age, Nalan Yanran didn't stand a chance. In fact, even if her master Yun Yun personally entered the ring, the result would probably still be a loss...
Of course, what Ya Fei didn't know was that even her current estimate was off. Even if the founder of Yunlan Sect rose from the grave, they'd still end up being thrashed by Xiao Yan.
"Does Sect Master have any instructions?" Ya Fei asked respectfully. Although her status within the Miteer Family was high, she knew it couldn't compare to someone who had already taken control of the entire Miteer clan. What's more, her beauty—which she was always proud of—had no effect on this man, so she held nothing back in terms of humility.
"Nothing major. Just help me pass a message to Hai Bodong. Tell him to gather the materials listed here." Xiao Yan casually handed over a slip of paper he had prepared earlier. Ya Fei took one look at the unfamiliar and rare medicinal ingredients listed on it, then carefully stowed it away.
"Understood. I will see to it personally."
"Good. I'll be waiting for good news." Xiao Yan nodded and prepared to leave, but Ya Fei suddenly hesitated before saying, "By the way, Sect Master, I recently received some information from the imperial capital about Yunlan Sect. Would you be interested?"
"Information about Yunlan Sect?" Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow. "Let's hear it."
"Yun Yun, the Sect Master of Yunlan Sect, has recently left the sect. According to our intel, Gu He has a unique pill formula that can rapidly boost Nalan Yanran's strength over a short time. It seems Yun Yun left to collect the ingredients for this pill."
Ya Fei retrieved a scroll from a small wooden box beside her and handed it to Xiao Yan.
"The Magical Beast Mountain Range... So she's heading there too. Looks like this'll be interesting." Xiao Yan's lips curled into a slight smirk as he studied the report. He naturally wouldn't let Nalan Yanran—the one who nearly humiliated his father in public—off so easily. And considering how Yunlan Sect had repeatedly tried to assassinate him lately, he had already tailored a fitting play for her. Yun Yun, of course, would be the first to step onto the stage.
"You've done well. When you give the list to Hai Bodong, tell him to have the materials delivered to the imperial capital. Also—" Xiao Yan tossed her a jade token, "—let him know I want your position elevated. With your talents, staying in a backwater like this is a waste. You should be working in the capital."
Ya Fei blinked in surprise, then her face lit up with joy. "Many thanks, Sect Master!"
Xiao Yan waved it off. Truthfully, the reason he was promoting her wasn't out of any personal appreciation—it was simply to ensure that once he was in the capital, he could receive first-hand intel and access to materials. As for her supposed "talent," he had only just met her—how could he possibly know?
But as the saying goes, plans rarely keep up with change. Xiao Yan had no idea that due to later events, he wouldn't even need any of this, and he'd end up forgetting it all entirely…
He had originally planned to stay in Wu Tan City a bit longer, but the endless pestering from the girls left him no choice but to sneak away early. Of course, before he left, he left behind a letter for the four squabbling girls, telling them to meet him at Jia Nan Academy.
The reason wasn't complicated. To suppress Xiao Yixian's Woeful Poison Body, he needed a place infused with pure yang energy, and the lava world beneath Jia Nan Academy was the perfect match.
He didn't begin the treatment immediately because Xiao Yixian's cultivation was still too weak, and the poison inside her hadn't yet accumulated into a poison core. She still needed to continue ingesting poison. To avoid any risk of her losing control due to the toxins, Xiao Yan had previously left a seed of Nether Poison Flame inside her. If she showed signs of losing control, it would automatically activate.
What Xiao Yan didn't know was that in his absence, the girls actually got along just fine. It was only his roguish tendencies that had sparked their previous quarrels. When they realized he'd slipped away to dodge the drama, it felt like trying to throw a punch only to hit soft cotton—completely powerless.
At this moment, the four girls had gathered together, studying the letter Xiao Yan had left behind. Xiao Yixian and Zi Yan both shot blaming glances at Xun'er. If it weren't for her suggestion, they might have had more private chances with him. Now, not only did they fail to teach him a lesson, but he'd even escaped.
Under their stares, Xun'er could only give a sheepish smile before opening the letter. After reading it carefully, the last few lines stood out, prompting the girls to huddle up and discuss. Eventually, they came to a conclusion.
"I get it now—Xiao Yan-gege wants us to enroll in Jia Nan Academy!" Xun'er closed the letter, exhaling softly. "He's so thoughtful."
"How do you mean?"
"He's afraid we'll be distracted by jealousy because of him, so he left us behind on purpose, hoping we'll stay focused on our cultivation. He wants us to wait for him at Jia Nan Academy." Clenching her little fist, she declared, "Don't worry, Xiao Yan-gege! We won't let you down!"
(End of Chapter)
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