From the mind of Xiao Yan, who was flying ahead, Venerable Skyfire's voice suddenly rang out: "Xiao Yan, is that your biological older brother?"
"Yes, he's my biological older brother, born of the same mother. Why do you ask?" Xiao Yan was slightly startled, then replied.
"Your older brother is terrifying… and he's not simple…" Venerable Skyfire's voice carried a hint of apprehension. He felt that he must have been discovered.
Although he no longer possessed his previous cultivation, his judgment of people remained sharp. Even though Xiao Jietian was only a Dou Zong, he sensed something terrifying from him. The other party had also intentionally or unintentionally glanced at the storage ring where he was hiding, as if he had been targeted by some great terror.
This feeling was actually a kind of spiritual pressure formed when Xiao Jietian secretly mobilized his cultivation technique and physique.
Xiao Yan simply smiled and did not intend to reveal any information about Xiao Jietian.
After quickly flying out of the cave entrance and landing on the ground, Xiao Yan took a deep breath of the outside air and exclaimed, "I've never felt the air taste so sweet."
At that moment, Xiao Jietian also flashed out from inside. Su Qian and Xiao Jietian simply watched Xiao Yan's antics like one would watch a monkey.
"Ahem…" Seeing the two of them staring at him like a monkey, Xiao Yan lightly coughed to cover his embarrassment, then cupped his hands toward Su Qian. "Great Elder!"
Su Qian walked over and patted Xiao Yan's shoulder. "Good. It's good that you're fine."
"Thank you for your concern, Great Elder." Xiao Yan scratched his head. "Fortunately, I didn't fail my mission. Everything is settled."
After speaking, Xiao Yan was about to take out the Fire Gathering Pot when Xiao Jietian directly interrupted their conversation.
"Great Elder, I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush. First, reseal this place so no one can enter."
Xiao Jietian said to Su Qian. The cave inside concerned the dwelling of the Tuoshe Ancient God, so it had to be taken seriously. Moreover, although the Flame Lizardmen inside were also guardians, who knew if they could truly not come out?
They weren't like some unlucky fellow who had been deliberately trapped inside.
Zhukun: You're scolding again!!
Su Qian understood the meaning behind Xiao Jietian's words. This place was indeed not suitable for discussing important matters.
Without hesitation, he quickly formed hand seals, and the sealed barrier once again covered the cave entrance.
"You two can discuss the rest of the matters. I won't participate."
After saying that, Xiao Jietian directly left the sealed area. He had no interest in the subsequent matters and left them entirely for Xiao Yan to handle.
When Xiao Jietian left, he also sent a voice transmission to Xiao Yan.
Su Qian suppressed the excitement in his heart, waved his hand, and quickly flew toward his study with Xiao Yan.
Upon arriving at the study, the two began to converse. Xiao Yan also took out the Fire Gathering Pot containing the nascent Fallen Heart Flame.
Su Qian, with an excited expression, constantly examined the Fire Gathering Pot, watching the Fallen Heart Flame continuously pulsating inside.
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After leaving, Xiao Jietian went directly to Pan Gate. Pan Gate was now growing stronger day by day and had become the leader of the entire Jia Nan Academy. Entering Pan Gate was now considered an honor.
Xiao Jietian had no intention of showing his face. Instead, he observed in secret. The entire Pan Gate used his previous pavilion as its base.
Now, the pavilion had been expanded considerably, and the whole building was enclosed within it.
Around the pavilion, many people were coming and going, all wearing Pan Gate's emblem with proud expressions on their faces.
In one room, he saw Hu Jia diligently handling Pan Gate's affairs, but Xiao Yu and Wu Hao were nowhere to be seen.
Xiao Jietian directly appeared in the study, sat down on a chair, and released a wisp of his aura.
"Who's there?"
Hu Jia sensed that an extra person was in the room and immediately shouted in a low voice.
Xiao Jietian waved his hand, directly isolating the sound from going out. Otherwise, how many people would rush in?
When Hu Jia looked up and saw that familiar handsome and refined face, she was completely stunned. Then she came back to her senses, rolled her beautiful big eyes, and said, "Oh, how does a busy person like you have time to come here?"
Hu Jia was still very happy to see Xiao Jietian. After all, he had always been her goal to chase after and the person who had led her to establish herself in the Inner Academy.
She had always been called the Little Enchantress in the Outer Academy, but it would have been impossible for her to achieve her current status in the Inner Academy on her own.
However, as soon as she thought of how Xiao Jietian always treated her like a workhorse, she couldn't smile anymore.
"Tiger Girl, in the academy, you should address me by my title, understand?" Xiao Jietian looked at the sarcastic Hu Jia in front of him and retorted impolitely.
"Elder Xiao, Elder Xiao, Elder Xiao!" Hu Jia looked at Xiao Jietian's 'if you don't call me that, I'll teach you a lesson' expression and could only reluctantly call out a few times. "Satisfied now? Also, don't call me Tiger Girl. My name is Hu Jia."
"Alright, Tiger Girl."
"I know, Tiger Girl."
"I can't take it anymore! Watch me bite you to death!"
Hu Jia could no longer hold back. She unleashed her movement technique and directly pounced toward Xiao Jietian, baring her small tiger teeth and aiming to bite him.
However, her speed was as slow as a snail in front of him. Xiao Jietian directly froze her in place and pinched her chin.
"Don't get your saliva on me. Also, why is your temper so hot? That's not good."
"Mmm mmm mmm~"
Hu Jia wanted to retort, but due to Xiao Jietian's restraints, she could only make muffled noises.
Xiao Jietian directly took out a pill and flicked it into her mouth. The pill melted instantly upon entering, and then he released her from her confinement.
"What did you give me to eat?"
Hu Jia rubbed her face and mouth, which were sore from his actions, and asked.
"Aphrodisiac!" Xiao Jietian said, trying to scare her.
"Then am I supposed to be blushing and burning with desire right now?"
Hu Jia raised her eyebrows. She wasn't so easily fooled by Xiao Jietian, but deep down she still felt a tiny bit of panic.
Xiao Jietian looked at Hu Jia, who was feigning calmness, and secretly chuckled. He leaned back in his chair and said playfully, "It's not time yet. Wait a little longer."
"Then your medicine is really bad. It even needs time." Hu Jia rolled her eyes speechlessly, but after she finished speaking, she felt her body getting a little warm, as if something was burning inside.
"No… are you serious?" Hu Jia's expression instantly turned flustered.
"Of course…" Xiao Jietian deliberately drew out his tone, making Hu Jia's expression even more flustered. "Of course… not. This is a Marrow Cleansing Pill. It can improve your cultivation aptitude."
The pill Xiao Jietian had taken out was precisely the recently refined seventh-grade Marrow Cleansing Pill.
Yun Yun and the others had all taken it, but for them, who possessed special physiques, the effect was not significant. However, for others, the effect was immensely great.
Hu Jia and the other two were his friends, and they worked tirelessly to manage Pan Gate for him, so this could serve as a reward.
"Ah!! I'm at odds with you! Watch me bite you to death!" Hu Jia, realizing she had been tricked, immediately shrieked in anger, looking as if it was either him or her.
Xiao Jietian directly dodged with a flash. With a wave of his hand, Hu Jia's body uncontrollably returned to her previous seat. "Give these two to Wu Hao and Xiao Yu."
After speaking, Xiao Jietian left, leaving only a voice behind: "Also, little tiger teeth aren't just for biting people, you know~."
Hearing Xiao Jietian's parting words, Hu Jia was full of questions. She wasn't a simple person either. After thinking for a moment, she understood and immediately became furious.
"Get out, get out, get out of here!"
"Hmph, I'll let you off this time because of the benefits, but don't let me catch you again in the future, or I'll bite you to death."
Hu Jia naturally knew that Xiao Jietian had done this to make her feel at ease accepting the pill, but she still couldn't help but grit her teeth in resentment.
Feeling sticky and smelling unpleasant, Hu Jia turned and ran toward her room.
What Xiao Jietian didn't know was that he would be hit by the aphrodisiac boomerang in the future—and not just once.
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