Chapter 45: Six Years

Yi Huang widened her eyes, feeling somewhat incredulous, "You really dare to think of such things!"

She already understood Xiao Han's intentions, and Xiao Han was not the first person to think this way.

Exotic Fire is a Heaven and Earth Exotic Item that countless people yearn to obtain; finally, after generations of exploration, the formation conditions, appearance, power, and effects of many Exotic Fires have been clarified, and even the so-called Exotic Fire Ranking has appeared.

Throughout history, countless people have hoped to find Exotic Fires of the same type but different instances, yet no one has ever succeeded.

Although theoretically there can be more than one flame of an Exotic Fire, the conditions for their formation are simply too harsh.

In this world, it is almost impossible for a second place to meet the requirements; basically, after one Exotic Fire disappears, a second one is produced in the same place, and the location may even shift continuously as time passes.

As time went on, everyone began to give up, yet never had they imagined that today, it would actually be brought up by Xiao Han.

"I know this idea isn't appropriate..." Xiao Han rubbed his nose and chuckled sheepishly.

"So I'm just troubling you to pay a little attention to it; I don't intend for it to definitely succeed."

"Fine, anything else?" She shot Xiao Han a look of annoyance, having originally thought that he handed the Pavilion's affairs to that fellow Ye Jianxin because he knew how to care for her.

She hadn't expected that there would be this matter waiting for her.

"Also, keep an eye out for any places in the continent where extreme cold phenomena suddenly appear. This is very important; once discovered, notify me directly." Xiao Han's expression was serious.

"Alright, I will." Whenever Xiao Han wore this expression, it meant that this matter was very important to him.

"One last thing..." Xiao Han said with some apology.

"I'll leave those Xiao Clan youngsters to you to look after; these are things I should have done myself."

"Of course, no problem!" Yi Huang smiled slightly, "After all, those little ones are my juniors, aren't they?"

"I will go to the Xiao Clan to check on them periodically."

"Right, then I'll trouble Ancestor Yi Huang." Xiao Han teased.

"Get lost!" Yi Huang punched him.

In a flash, five or six years passed, and Xiao Han, who had once said he would emerge from seclusion in a year, still showed no signs of breaking out.

However, due to Xiao Han's glorious record of killing Tianming Laoyao in one battle and the formidable strength of Langya Pavilion.

Although the Langya Pavilion Master had gone missing once again, no one dared to harbor any ill intentions toward Langya Pavilion.

However, this indifference was limited to ordinary Elders and Disciples; it did not include a certain Great Elder filled with deep resentment.

"Damn Xiao Han, didn't you say you'd come out of seclusion in a year? You just wait for me." Ye Jianxin looked at the mountain of Langya Pavilion documents before him and let out a roar of despair.

But complaining was useless; the work that needed to be done still had to be done.

"Ah..."

After venting while clutching his head, Ye Jianxin could only tremble as he picked up his pen to continue reviewing. Each document was processed in no more than two or three breaths, and afterimages even appeared at the tip of his pen.

After such a long period of training, Ye Jianxin had made significant progress.

Reading ten lines at a glance was completely effortless for him.

Furthermore, under the high pressure of endless tasks, Ye Jianxin displayed excellent talent for managing a sect.

He delegated many powers, selected several Elders to help him screen a portion of the documents, and attached processing opinions to help reduce the difficulty of his own work.

Hmm... if Xiao Han were to see this, he would certainly be surprised to find that this was essentially a cabinet.

As expected, if you don't push a person, you will never know just how powerful a force they can erupt with.

Not only that, but in the midst of heavy work, Ye Jianxin had unknowingly broken through to Dou Zun Peak.

With just one year of seclusion, piling on the Spirit Gathering Pill and the improved version of the Bodhi Pill, becoming a Half-Saint was just around the corner.

Jia Ma Empire, Xiao Clan.

Xiao Zhan was standing respectfully before Yi Huang, reporting the recent situation of the Xiao Clan to her.

Although Yi Huang and Xiao Han had always been unwilling to interfere in the affairs of the Xiao Clan, after all, they were not the management of the Xiao Clan.

Even though their status was extremely high, they could not break the rules.

Moreover, Xiao Zhan was now very mature and handled family affairs with ease, completely not needing her intervention.

It was just that she really couldn't refuse Xiao Zhan, as in Xiao Zhan's own words:

"The Ancestor is a part of the family, and naturally has the right to know about the Xiao Clan's affairs."

Yi Huang could feel the sincerity of Xiao Zhan and the other members of the Xiao Clan.

Regarding this, although she did not care about power, she was still very gratified.

At least the Xiao Clan had not become ingrates, thinking that their wings were hardened and starting to guard against the Ancestor who had brought them transformation.

Nor did they, out of fear, blindly pour out all their methods.

They only let Yi Huang have a simple understanding of the Xiao Clan's changes; this was the sign of a mature family.

It was not relying entirely on top-tier power; while accepting their help, they also required family members to be self-reliant, with no intention of being parasites.

"Xiao Han, your clansmen really didn't let down your expectations!" Yi Huang couldn't help but sigh in her heart.

After the report was finished, Xiao Zhan stepped forward and asked: "Senior, has the old gentleman, your uncle, not emerged from seclusion yet?"

Not only Langya Pavilion, but the Xiao Clan was also very concerned about news of Xiao Han, hence this question.

Yi Huang shook her head, "However, although his seclusion time is very long, there shouldn't be any danger. And..."

Yi Huang drew out her voice, "I have a premonition that when he emerges from seclusion this time, his strength will definitely have greatly improved."

"Yes. Many thanks to Senior for informing me."

Then, Xiao Zhan hesitated for a moment, and subsequently said:

"May I ask if Senior has any intention of staying in the Xiao Clan for a period of time? I would like to invite Senior to attend the full-month banquet for my third child."

"Oh? You already have a third child now?" Yi Huang was somewhat surprised; she hadn't expected this kid Xiao Zhan to be quite capable of procreating!

But as for children, Yi Huang actually quite wanted one too, it was just that she never had the opportunity.

Immediately, she suddenly reacted and cast the thought out of her mind, "What am I thinking about?"

Xiao Zhan watched as the senior's expression changed again and again, even turning somewhat red at the end.

Thinking something had happened, he asked nervously, "Senior, is there a problem?"

Yi Huang suddenly snapped back to her senses and hurriedly waved her hand.

"It's nothing, it's nothing. Although I cannot stay long, I can promise you that I will come to attend when the time comes."

Damn it, how could she be so uncomposed in front of a junior, Yi Huang complained to herself.

Inadvertently, Yi Huang had completely accepted the fact that her seniority was a whole generation higher than the other members of the Xiao Clan, and she even began to value her elder's dignity in front of them.

"Then many thanks to Senior for gracing us with your presence."

"What is this?" Yi Huang said indifferently, while calculating in her heart what gift would be appropriate to give.

"If we are to compare, I will bring that child Xiao Wu over. He thinks about cultivation all day long; he isn't afraid of training himself into a wreck.

And as fellow Xiao Clan Members, there should be some sense of kinship, right?" On this point, Yi Huang was somewhat uncertain.

"Forget it, I'll just bring that kid over when the time comes and see!"