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After Medusa appeared, the atmosphere on site became even more peculiar.
Although she claimed to be a bodyguard, her presence beside a man was inherently suggestive.
Coupled with her recent Charm and alluring tone, it was difficult not to imagine her relationship with Xiao Yan in other ways.
Yun Yun even subconsciously adopted a mindset of viewing her as a rival.
Queen Medusa's appearance did not cause more changes; most people treated her with a respectful distance.
Under everyone's strange gazes, Xiao Yan said to Yun Shan, "Old Sect Leader, this three-year agreement has concluded, so Xiao Yan will take his leave first."
Yun Shan nodded, a rather eerie smile appearing on his face: "I'll wait for you for the next three years."
Xiao Yan's body stiffened, then immediately returned to normal. He turned around and walked down the mountain, with Medusa always following behind him, maintaining a distance of a few steps.
Arriving at the foot of Cloud Mist Mountain, Xiao Yan asked with vigilance in his eyes, "Your Majesty, why are you out here?"
Medusa smiled charmingly: "To protect your safety."
Xiao Yan's mouth twitched. He always felt that Medusa's sudden appearance in that situation was deliberately meant to make others misunderstand something, just to annoy him.
After the three-year agreement ended, Xiao Yan not only couldn't relax, but his heart became even heavier. This was because there was a bigger problem that needed to be resolved.
The opponent for the next three-year agreement was Yun Shan!
A peak Dou Grandmaster strong practitioner.
For his past self, this was merely a name from a distant legend.
"No, he is in a state where he could break through at any time. In three years, if nothing unexpected happens, what you will need to face is probably Dou Ancestor Yun Shan!" Yao Chen's voice resonated in Xiao Yan's mind.
Xiao Yan's expression froze, and the smile on his face became even more bitter.
Dou Ancestor, those two simple words, almost suffocated him.
"It really doesn't give one a moment to breathe..." Xiao Yan sighed, then asked with a hint of anticipation:
"Teacher, is there any way for me to quickly become stronger? Since the agreement has been set, I should uphold it. I need to give Yun Yun an explanation."
Inside the bone flame ring, Yao Chen looked troubled. It wasn't difficult to train a talented disciple into a Dou Ancestor, but to train a Dou Grandmaster into a Dou Ancestor in just three short years... that was simply as difficult as ascending to heaven.
Yao Chen considered for a moment and said:
"You're really making it difficult for this old man. If it were anyone else, there would probably be no chance at all, but for you... there's still a glimmer of hope.
"The cultivation technique 'Flame Mantra' that you cultivate is very special. When absorbing a Heavenly Flame, it can also refine the vast energy contained within it to enhance your cultivation.
"If you can find two more Heavenly Flames, in three years, you might reach Dou King cultivation. Supplemented with your terrifying Heavenly Flame fusion Dou Technique, defeating a Dou Ancestor is not impossible."
Two Heavenly Flames... Xiao Yan sighed softly. Heavenly Flames are rare treasures of heaven and earth; for an ordinary person to acquire even one is extremely difficult. How easy could it be to obtain two Heavenly Flames within three years?
However, having a thought is always better than having none.
Medusa suddenly spoke, "You two behind me, aren't you tired of flying in the sky?"
Hai Bodong laughed, "Aren't we worried about disturbing you and little brother Xiao Yan?"
Hai Bodong, controlled by Amon, would not be as afraid of her as the original Hai Bodong, so he joked.
Medusa's eyes narrowed slightly: "It seems your courage has grown much since you broke the Seal."
When they landed on the ground and approached Xiao Yan and Queen Medusa, Amon, who was controlling Hai Bodong through Parasite, suddenly felt a hint of fear from this body.
He couldn't help but be stunned. How afraid was this Hai Bodong fellow of Medusa?
Xiao Yan looked at Hai Bodong and asked, "Hai Lao, what are your plans for the future?"
Amon, controlling Hai Bodong's body, replied:
"I will likely be permanently stationed at the Miteer Family in the Jia Ma Empire's Imperial Capital from now on. As for that Revival Purple Spirit Pill, whenever you collect enough medicinal ingredients and refine it, just have a trustworthy person send it over.
"You'll probably leave the Jia Ma Empire to train elsewhere in the future, won't you? Otherwise, there's no hope of defeating Yun Shan. While you're away, I'll instruct the Miteer Auction House in Wu Tan City to look after the Xiao Family."
Xiao Yan nodded, bowed to Hai Bodong, and said earnestly:
"Hai Lao, Xiao Yan will remember your assistance during this period. In the future, if there's anything you need, within my capabilities, this junior will certainly help with all his strength."
"Good, if you need anything, you can also come to the Miteer Family to find me. Today, let's part ways here." A pair of ice-blue Dou Qi wings appeared behind Hai Bodong.
Before he left, Xiao Yan added, "Too much has happened today, leaving me a bit overwhelmed. When Hai Lao goes to the Imperial Capital and sees Jia Lao, please convey my regards to him. Xiao Yan also remembers Jia Lao's righteous words."
"I understand." With a flap of his wings, Hai Bodong disappeared into the sky.
Then, Xiao Yan looked at Ling Ying, whose face was somewhat dark: "Elder Ling, what are you going to do next...?"
"Haha, I still need to report back to young miss," Ling Ying said with a smile. "Everything I've seen and heard, I will tell young miss word for word. Hmm, Miss Xiao Meng will probably also know... I hope Young Master Xiao Yan can bear with it."
Xiao Yan's face fell, revealing a smile uglier than crying: "I wonder how Elder Ling plans to put it. Please be merciful with your words."
"I have to obey young miss's orders. Don't worry, I won't add fuel to the fire; I'll just report objectively and truthfully. Including Young Master Xiao Yan's romantic affairs with Sect Master Yun..."
Ling Ying glanced at Queen Medusa: "Including Queen Medusa's twenty-four-hour personal protection of you."
Xiao Yan's eyes lost focus... There was no need to add fuel to the fire; just an objective statement was already terrifying enough... He suddenly felt a trace of fear towards Jia Nan Academy.
Putting away his teasing smile, Ling Ying said seriously, "If you want to pursue young miss, you must make yourself stronger as quickly as possible. Otherwise, even if young miss is willing, the elders in the clan will not agree.
"On this Continent, without strength, you can't even be with the person you like. If you can defeat Yun Shan in three years, then there might be a chance for you to pursue young miss."
Xiao Yan's expression became serious. In three years, he would only be twenty-one years old. At such an age, to be able to defeat a Dou Ancestor, there was only a slight possibility? How terrifying was Xun Er's background?
He said solemnly, "Thank you, Elder Ling, for informing me... I will work hard."
Ling Ying nodded: "Then I won't stay any longer. With the Yunlan Sect matter concluded, and with your current strength, you probably won't encounter any danger in this Jia Ma Empire. I'll take my leave first."
Xiao Yan hesitated, his words coming to his lips several times only to be swallowed back.
Ling Ying chuckled: "You want to talk about your emotional debts, right? Don't worry, young miss might care a little, but she won't take it too much to heart. What she cares about is only your feelings for her, and whether you are qualified to openly marry into our clan."
After speaking, Ling Ying flashed several times, merging into the shadows of the trees by the roadside, and disappeared.
Yao Chen's voice echoed in Xiao Yan's mind: "It seems your little girlfriend's status in her clan is not simple. Otherwise, it should have been enough..."
"Teacher, do you know Xun Er's background?" Xiao Yan couldn't help but ask.
"Well... I can probably guess a bit. If it's really like that, the gap between you two now is quite significant," Yao Chen sighed.
"How big?" Xiao Yan pressed.
"Hard to say, hard to say. It depends on her specific position in the clan... Hmm, to be safe, aim for a high-level Dou Venerate."
Yao Chen's words stirred up a storm in Xiao Yan's heart. A Dou Venerate, and a high-level one at that? How terrifying was the family Xun Er belonged to?
Yao Chen smiled: "That is truly one of the forces standing at the very pinnacle of this Dou Qi Continent! It's not something the Yunlan Sect in this backwater can compare to."
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