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Canaan Academy, Inner Courtyard.
Xiao Ling had just finished his alchemy lesson with Yao Chen and returned to his room.
Exhausted, he was about to lie down on his bed for a rest when suddenly, a subtle energy wave rippled through the courtyard.
Xiao Ling's brows raised, a hint of curiosity welling up in his heart.
He quickly left his room, his gaze across the courtyard, locked onto the direction of Zi Yan's training room.
There, a purple light gradually grew intensified, seemingly igniting the night sky.
"Could it be that Zi Yan is about to advance?" Xiao Ling's lips curled up in a smile, secretly speculating.
At this moment, the movement in the courtyard also caught the attention of Qing Lin and Xiao Yixian.
They appeared in the courtyard almost simultaneously, their eyes filled with surprise and anticipation.
"Xiao Ling, is this a sign that Zi Yan is about to advance?" Xiao Yixian gazed at the room ablaze with purple light, her voice filled with excitement.
Xiao Ling nodded gently and said solemnly, "It seems so. I'll have to go in and see what's going on."
Without hesitation, he pushed open the door to Zi Yan's training room and quickly disappeared behind it.
Xiao Yixian and Qinglin exchanged a smile, but in tacit agreement, they didn't follow him in, choosing instead to wait quietly outside.
"Zi Yan has always worked very hard, and this advancement is incredibly meaningful to her," Xiao Yixian said with emotion.
Qinglin nodded in agreement, "Yes, we're happy for her too. We hope she advances smoothly."
The two of them waited outside, purple light streaming through the window onto their faces, illuminating their anticipation.
Inside, Xiao Ling witnessed the crucial moment of Zi Yan's advancement.
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In Zi Yan's training room, a purple cocoon of light began to tremble slightly under Xiao Ling's gaze, its light flickering, as if something within struggled to break free.
Suddenly, the cocoon emitted a crisp sound, and cracks spread rapidly like a spider web.
In a burst of dazzling light, the cocoon finally broke, and Zi Yan's figure slowly emerged into Xiao Ling's sight.
But the Zi Yan before him was no longer the twelve-year-old girl; she was a graceful, elegant lady with captivating curves. Her long hair cascaded to her waist, and her eyes revealed a hint of charm and maturity. She
wore a magnificent purple robe, woven from condensed Dou Qi and embroidered with golden patterns, a testament to her noble status.
Her hair cascaded down like a waterfall, its purple strands gleaming mysteriously in the sunlight.
Her purplish-gold eyes were deep and mysterious, seemingly concealing countless secrets.
Her face was exquisite, her skin as white as snow, and her lips parted in a confident smile.
Xiao Ling was stunned. Although he had expected this, he had never imagined such a profound change in Zi Yan after her advancement.
A flicker of surprise flashed across his eyes, but Xiao Ling quickly regained his composure.
Zi Yan opened her eyes and saw the familiar figure before her, a faint smile unconsciously spreading across her face.
Seeing the fleeting look in Xiao Ling's eyes, Zi Yan's eyes flashed with a mischievous light. She gently posed, walked lightly towards Xiao Ling, and said jokingly,
"Well, Xiao Ling, are you a little surprised by my current appearance?"
Xiao Ling chuckled dryly, trying to hide his embarrassment. "I am surprised, indeed. The changes you've undergone since your advancement are truly astonishing."
"Compared to before, you're like two completely different people."
Zi Yan tilted her head slightly, her lips curled up in a playful tone. "Then have I become more attractive to you? Are you attracted to this 'big sister' of mine?"
As soon as Zi Yan finished her words, she suddenly stepped forward and threw herself into Xiao Ling's arms. She
raised her head and gently nuzzled her cheek against Xiao Ling's chest, her eyes filled with teasing.
Xiao Ling was stunned for a moment, his hands lingering in the air, unsure of where to place them.
He neither pushed Zi Yan away nor embraced her, appearing rather bewildered.
"Zi Yan, what are you doing?" Xiao Ling's voice was awkward, his face flushing slightly, unsure how to respond to this sudden, intimate gesture.
In his heart, Xiao Ling had to admit, he was indeed somewhat attracted to Zi Yan.
After all, Zi Yan, as the royal bloodline of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, possessed one of the most exceptional cultivation talents on the Dou Qi Continent.
Especially after consuming the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit, her bloodline evolved into the Supreme Dragon Phoenix, making
her arguably one of the most exceptionally gifted individuals on the continent. Furthermore, the influence behind Zi Yan was formidable. Her father, a Nine-Star Dou Sheng, undoubtedly paved the way for her future.
Furthermore, gaining her support would be a valuable asset for Xiao Ling.
Zi Yan had always appeared to Xiao Ling as a young girl, but her sudden advancement and dramatic transformation caught Xiao Ling off guard, making him struggle to adapt.
Zi Yan smiled mischievously, her eyes gleaming with cunning, as if enjoying Xiao Ling's awkwardness and bewilderment.
She leaned forward slightly, as if to draw closer to Xiao Ling, her nose gently nudging his chest, causing his heart to race.
Zi Yan's playful behavior made Xiao Ling's heart race, but he quickly composed himself, attempting to break the tense atmosphere with a lighthearted tone.
"Zi Yan, your return to adult form did catch me off guard,"
Xiao Ling smiled, trying to mask his embarrassment. "However, since you've successfully advanced, we should celebrate."
"Celebrate? Of course, but before that, I have a small request." Zi Yan stepped back, keeping her distance from Xiao Ling, but a hint of mischief remained in her eyes.
Xiao Ling's brows furrowed slightly, a hint of confusion and bewilderment in her eyes. His tone was cautious as he softly asked, "Zi Yan, what exactly is the request you just mentioned?"
A mischievous glint flashed in Zi Yan's eyes, and a playful smile curved the corners of her mouth. With a hint of unquestionable determination in her tone, she said, "Tonight, I want to sleep with you."
Xiao Ling's heartbeat quickened at Zi Yan's request, and his brows furrowed slightly, a hint of confusion and uncertainty on his face.
Xiao Ling pondered for a moment, then remembered that Zi Yan would soon return to her lovely young self.
So, he didn't take it to heart, simply saying, "Okay, okay, I'll sleep with you tonight."
Zi Yan's eyes flashed with triumph at Xiao Ling's response, and she let out a soft laugh, a sound as clear and melodious as a nighttime wind chime. She
pretended Xiao Ling wasn't paying attention and gently tapped him on the cheek. "Hey, don't regret it then."
(End of Chapter)