r18novel 217. Canaan Alumni
217. Canaan Alumni
"You know me?" Xiao Yan asked in surprise.
After all, Xiao Yan didn't recognize this young man at all, yet he was able to call out his name directly.
"I know her. She's the ruthless one who defeated Senior Sister Ziyan on her very first day in the Inner Academy. Who doesn't know her? I'm Lin Yan from Canaan Academy, and I've already graduated!" Lin Yan said to Xiao Yan, a hint of respect flashing in his eyes.
Hearing Lin Yan and Xiao Yan's conversation, Han Xue's eyes flashed, and she asked, "Are you both from Canaan Academy?"
Xiao Yan, slightly embarrassed, touched his nose and said, "I guess you could say that."
After all, Xiao Yan himself knew that he had only stayed at Canaan Academy for a month. After entering the inner courtyard, his strength as a Dou Huang had even surpassed that of many of the academy's teachers, so there was naturally no need for him to stay at Canaan Academy any longer. Subsequently, out of concern for Qing Lin's safety, he went directly to the Northwest Region after the Xiao family completed their relocation.
Lin Yan nodded and said, "I graduated from Canaan Academy!"
"My older sister is Han Yue. I think I've heard her mention your name before."
Lin Yan laughed and said, "No wonder I felt a sense of familiarity when I first saw you."
"How about the three of you come with me to Tianbei City? I really need to thank you for what happened today!"
Lin Yan humbly replied, "It's all thanks to Brother Xiao Yan. After all, although I'm not afraid of that monster, I really didn't have the ability to stop it."
Xiao Yan's strange move just now has completely impressed Lin Yan. After all, Xiao Yan was already a Dou Huang powerhouse four or five years ago, and now he directly killed a high-star Dou Huang with a single move. His performance is indeed worthy of Xiao Yan's legend in Canaan Academy!
Little Fairy Doctor had finished treating all the injured and came to Xiao Yan's side. However, she did not speak, clearly leaving the decision to Xiao Yan.
Seeing Han Xue's expectant eyes, Xiao Yan nodded and said, "In that case, let's go together."
Xiao Yan's agreement excited almost everyone present, as all the guards of the Han family now regarded Little Fairy Doctor as a goddess. Lin Yan, on the other hand, was thrilled to have the opportunity to get up close to Xiao Yan, a top-tier expert, and witness a true legend within Canaan Academy!
As for Han Xue, her usually somewhat indifferent face always held a different expression when she looked at Xiao Yan. Han Xue hid her emotions very well, and almost no one could detect them, except for Little Fairy Doctor, who always stood beside Xiao Yan.
Han Xue warmly welcomed the group, even offering them her own carriage. However, Lin Yan, being naturally carefree, was unwilling to feel constrained by entering the carriage. With Xiao Yi Xian and Han Xue already inside, Xiao Yan felt awkward about getting in as well.
Xiao Yan then began chatting with the many guards of the Han family. These guards were all extremely forthright men, and Xiao Yan was usually most happy to deal with such people. Back when he was still in Wutan City, he often went to his own market and fought with mercenaries.
However, most of the guards from the Han family showed him an unconscious respect and fear, which made Xiao Yan feel extremely helpless.
Fortunately, Xiao Yan caught up with one of the caravan leaders in the crowd and started talking to him.
Xiao Yan then realized that their caravan was the escort caravan of the Han family, and the Han family was one of the two major families in Tianbei City in the Northern Region of Zhongzhou.
The fact that the entire caravan consisted of over forty strong men truly demonstrated the extraordinary strength of the Han family, likely surpassing even that of the Yunlan Sect.
Xiao Yan couldn't help but sigh: Zhongzhou is, after all, the center of the continent. In such a small city, there are two forces that can rival the strongest sects in a country in the Northwest Region.
At the same time, Xiao Yan also learned about the true hegemonic power in Zhongzhou.
One hall, one pagoda, two temples, three valleys, and four pavilions.
The "Hall" refers to the Soul Hall, the force that directly caused Yao Lao's physical body to be destroyed. Now, it has set its sights on the Xiao family, and its activities of robbing and killing members of the Yan Clan have made it Xiao Yan's greatest enemy. Although the Soul Hall holds an extraordinary position in the Central Continent, there is no possibility of reconciliation between Xiao Yan and the Soul Hall.
The Pill Tower is comparable to the Soul Palace, a paradise for alchemists. Xiao Yan observed that even ordinary guards like Han Chong spoke of the Soul Palace with both fear and disgust, but longed for the Pill Tower.
Xiao Yan had also heard Yao Lao and Su Zhang mention that the Pill Tower could be described as a paradise for alchemists throughout the Dou Qi Continent. Yao Lao became a seventh-grade alchemist in the Pill Tower, and Su Zhang was the chosen disciple of the Pill Tower at that time.
After his own affairs are settled, Xiao Yan will definitely visit the Pill Tower. Although he hasn't been refining medicine recently, he is basically certain that with his strength advancing to the eight-star Dou Zong level, he should have already advanced to the seventh-grade alchemist level.
Although his cultivation journey was filled with fortuitous encounters, it still couldn't compare to his path as an alchemist. The reason was simple: with the guidance of the alchemy grandmaster, Yao Lao, Xiao Yan almost never took a wrong turn on the path of alchemy.
The two sects are the Flower Sect and the Heavenly Nether Sect. Xiao Yan found the Flower Sect, which only recruits women, quite interesting.
The three valleys are Ice River Valley, Burning Flame Valley, and Sound Valley.
The Four Directions Pavilion consists of the Yellow Springs Pavilion, the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, the Myriad Swords Pavilion, and the Starfall Pavilion.
Xiao Yan's Three Thousand Thunderclaps and Three Transformations of Heavenly Flame came from Burning Flame Valley and Wind and Thunder Pavilion respectively. Xiao Yan found it somewhat amazing after hearing this. He was really lucky. Even before arriving in Central State, there were still quite a few fighting techniques and secret methods belonging to the major powers of Central State.
However, to Xiao Yan's surprise, he did not hear the names of the Yan Clan and the Ancient Clan from Han Chong's mouth. The Yan Clan was able to use the Red Lotus Karmic Flame as a inherited strange flame, and the Ancient Clan had a Dou Sheng powerhouse like Xun'er's father. They should not be unknown figures.
However, seeing that Han Chong was indeed not lying to him, Xiao Yan could only suppress his doubts for the time being.
Not long after talking with Han Chong, Xiao Yan also felt that he had fallen in love with this forthright man. When they talked, he was so engrossed that he forgot the gap between them and revealed his true nature.
After their conversation, Xiao Yan looked at Han Chong and asked, "Thank you, Brother Han. I think you've been stuck at the peak of the Dou Ling realm for many years without breaking through, haven't you?"
Seeing Xiao Yan's solemn expression, Han Chong said somewhat flusteredly, "Han Chong really doesn't deserve to be called 'elder brother' by Mr. Xiao Yan, but my talent is only average, and I have indeed been stuck at the peak of Dou Ling for five years."
As he spoke, Han Chong glanced at Xiao Yan with envy. After all, Xiao Yan was already a Dou Zong expert at such a young age, and even the Han family had to treat such a person with utmost respect.
"I have a..." Xiao Yan originally wanted to give Han Chong a few pills to thank him, but before he could finish speaking, he remembered that there were no pills in his storage ring at all.