Chapter 82: Zi Yan: Did you do something bad to Sister Xiao Yixian?

"This time, the Clan Leader has given the order: even if we have to tie you up, we are taking you back!"

Facing Xun Er's pleas, the Elder was extremely stern; he first shook his head, then his figure flashed, appearing directly beside Xun Er to separate her from Xiao Yan.

Xun Er still wanted to struggle, but she was seized by the Elder; Xiao Yan had barely blinked, and the room was already empty.

Xiao Yan, standing to the side, had not even dared to think of intervening before.

He could only suppress his fear, watching helplessly as Xun Er cast her final gaze toward him.

That old man just now was truly too terrifying.

"Xun Er! I'm sorry..."

Long after Xun Er had left, Xiao Yan finally came to his senses.

"It's all my fault for being so cowardly!"

He shook his head violently, hating himself for his lack of strength.

He clenched his fists, his eyes firm, and made up his mind that he must go to Xun Er's clan to find her in the future.

Yet, when he thought of the power of Xun Er's clan, he felt somewhat discouraged again.

That was just one Elder, and without even intentionally releasing his pressure, he had already been frozen in place, unable to move—and that was only because Xun Er had been protecting him.

"Such a powerful clan... is it really something I can reach?"

Xiao Yan gave a bitter laugh, mocking himself.

In truth, if Xiao Yan had the cultivation of a Dou Zong at this moment, he might still have had some confidence.

It was just a pity that, as he was now, he was too weak; knowing these things was a bit too early.

This was a massive blow to his confidence, making Xiao Yan inevitably feel a bit of retreat in his heart.

"Sigh... I should let Teacher wake up first!"

After a long while, Xiao Yan sighed and took out the spiritual herbs Xun Er had brought.

In any case, Xun Er was taken back by her clansmen, so she would not be in any danger for the time being.

Ye City.

On the Sun Fire Ancient Altar, Gu Fei tucked a stray lock of hair behind Xiao Yixian's ear and said softly, "How does your body feel?"

【Xiao Yixian experiences feelings of heart-fluttering, Emotion Value +100】

She felt Gu Fei's thoughtfulness, a rosy glow surfaced on her cheeks again, and her voice was thin: "I, I am already fine."

Although Xiao Yixian felt very shy, she still leaned affectionately against Gu Fei's shoulder.

The two embraced, their breaths intermingling, their heartbeats gradually synchronizing, quietly feeling the blending of their souls.

This time, Gu Fei and Xiao Yixian had truly united.

The relationship between the two was no longer the friendship they had before, but had turned into that of lovers.

Even the naive Zi Yan and Qing Lin could see that something was wrong with this situation.

Although it was not explicitly stated, the ambiguous distance between the two had clearly broken past the bounds of friendship; the way Xiao Yixian subconsciously relied on him, and Gu Fei's patient care... all made Zi Yan and Qing Lin see it to some extent.

On this day, the group was chatting in the room.

Zi Yan sat lazily beside Gu Fei, her whole body almost sprawled onto the table.

She tilted her head to look at Gu Fei, seeing him lowering his eyes to comb through Xiao Yixian's long hair, and the curiosity in her heart was about to overflow.

【Zi Yan experiences feelings of curiosity, Emotion Value +100】

"Big Brother Gu Fei, you and Sister Xiao Yixian... did something happen between you two in that altar before?"

Zi Yan squinted her eyes, grinning, looking completely innocent.

But the question she asked was somewhat shocking; who would ask something so directly?

Her gaze fell straight onto the hands of Xiao Yixian and Gu Fei, which were held together after the combing was finished, her stare burning.

Hearing this, before Gu Fei could answer, Xiao Yixian sat up straighter, her cheeks already flushed red; she stammered for a long time without being able to speak, her eyes drifting, "Why are you asking about such things, child?"

Gu Fei gave a helpless smile and squeezed the hand he was holding with Xiao Yixian's in a reassuring way. The scorching temperature made Xiao Yixian's face turn even redder.

He raised his other hand and gave Zi Yan's forehead a punishing tap, producing a crisp sound, and with a cry of pain from Zi Yan, the topic was ended.

【Qing Lin experiences feelings of curiosity, Emotion Value +70】

Qing Lin had a more reserved personality; although she did not ask as bluntly as Zi Yan, her curious gaze also fell upon them.

Gu Fei laughed; how were these two girls so gossipy?

After a few more days of playful banter, seeing that Xiao Yixian had adapted well and had no other lingering issues, Gu Fei prepared to leave.

Then, before departing, Gu Fei gave the Ye family a jade slip.

This was a Space Jade Slip; in the future, whenever the Ye family needed Gu Fei to act, they could summon him by crushing it.

"Many thanks, Senior!"

"Safe travels, Senior!"

After Gu Fei explained its use, Ye Zhong and the others were filled with gratitude, respectfully seeing Gu Fei and his party off.

After resolving the drawbacks of Xiao Yixian's Woeful Poison Body, Gu Fei's movements in the Central Plains seemed even more leisurely.

After all, having reached the Dou Zun realm, his body was absorbing Dou Qi at every moment.

Therefore, there was no need to worry that a moment of idleness would affect his cultivation.

One day, Gu Fei suddenly remembered the soul of Venerable Tianhuo sealed within his Storage Ring.

"This is already the Central Plains!"

Gu Fei undid the Seal, the soul of Venerable Tianhuo appeared, and he spoke in a resonant voice.

"Many thanks, little friend!"

Seeing the situation in the outside world, Venerable Tianhuo scanned his surroundings, his eyes filled with joy.

Immediately after, his gaze fell upon Gu Fei, his eyes full of astonishment.

【Venerable Tianhu has produced an emotion of astonishment, Emotion Value +50】

Venerable Tianhu had not expected that in just a few months, Gu Fei's realm had actually climbed from Dou Zong to Dou Zun! Such talent could truly be called monstrous.

"Little friend's cultivation talent is truly the best this old man has ever seen in his life..."

Venerable Tianhu exclaimed in admiration.

Afterwards, he hesitated for a moment and said stammeringly: "Little friend, I observe that your soul power clearly exceeds that of a normal person, and you also possess an Exotic Fire; you must be an Alchemist, right?"

Gu Fei nodded, already having a guess in his heart regarding his sudden question.

"This old man has a presumptuous request; I hope little friend can help me refine a body!"

"A scroll of Battle Technique is only enough for me to bring you out; it is not enough for refining a body!"

Gu Fei smiled and shook his head.

"If little friend is willing to assist this old man in restoring his physical body, this old man is willing to follow little friend's orders from now on!"

Venerable Tianhu requested.

In order to reshape his physical body, he was truly going all out.

Moreover, submitting to Gu Fei was not something particularly shameful for Venerable Tianhu.

In the original work, Xiao Yan's strength was too weak, so even when he actively requested him to act as a bodyguard, he was very reluctant and eventually set a short-term time limit.

But Gu Fei had reached the Dou Zun realm at a young age and had infinite potential for the future; it was even possible for him to reach the Dou Sheng realm, so Venerable Tianhu did not feel that his pride would be hurt by submitting to him.

Gu Fei looked at Venerable Tianhu and hesitated in his heart for a moment.

After all, with his status, he had no need for any followers; just speaking of the Elders of his Ancient Clan, every one of them possessed powerful strength.

However, considering that he might need to act alone during this trip for experience, finding a powerful bodyguard for Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin seemed not bad either.

Thus, seeing Venerable Tianhu's apprehensive expression, Gu Fei did not hesitate much longer.

He nodded and agreed.

(End of this chapter)