When Chen Xiao and Zi Yan returned to the Inner Academy, the thunderstorm had lessened considerably, but it was still drizzling.
Separating from Zi Yan, Chen Xiao walked towards the small pavilion in the New Student Accommodation Area.
From a distance, Chen Xiao could see a young woman in an Azure Dress standing gracefully in the second-floor corridor of that small pavilion.
She was like a green lotus in a pond during the rain; the wind and rain not only failed to diminish her beauty but instead became the best backdrop, making her appear even more lovely.
Raindrops fell on the puddles on the ground, creating ripples. Chen Xiao quickened his pace and arrived below the pavilion.
Looking up, their eyes met, and they smiled at each other.
Without further delay, Chen Xiao quickly went upstairs, not even having time to greet the few people chatting on the first floor.
"Sister Xun Er, is Young Master back?"
As soon as he reached the second floor, Chen Xiao heard Qing Lin's voice coming from inside his room.
Xun Er smiled sweetly at Chen Xiao, then gently nodded towards the little girl inside the room.
The next moment, hurried footsteps sounded in the room, and a cute little head peeked out from the doorway.
"Young Master!"
Qing Lin jumped out of the room, waving her small hands happily.
After several months apart, there was still no hint of unfamiliarity, as close as they were in Wu Tan City.
Chen Xiao walked closer and rubbed Qing Lin's head.
"Just now, I heard Grand Elder Su Qian's voice transmission saying that guests had arrived at the Inner Academy and asked me to come back early. I guessed it was you, and it really didn't disappoint me."
There was no need to ask how they got in.
The secrets of the Inner Academy, the rules of the Inner Academy, none of it applied in the face of Xun Er's identity.
"Brother Chen Xiao also gave Qing Lin and me quite a shock. When we arrived at the Inner Academy earlier, we thought we'd have to inquire carefully to find you, but we didn't expect that anyone we asked would know. Brother Chen Xiao, you should wash up first. Qing Lin has prepared hot water. We can catch up later."
Saying this, Xun Er smiled slyly and pushed Chen Xiao into the room.
What came into view was a steaming wooden tub, making Chen Xiao feel as if he had returned to his days in Wu Tan City.
"Alright, then you two wait a moment."
Greeting them, Chen Xiao closed the door and washed up. He didn't take much time and quickly changed into a fresh and fitting robe before appearing before the two girls.
From their sparkling eyes, he could tell that Chen Xiao at this moment was definitely much more pleasing to the eye than he was just now.
Entering the room together, Qing Lin ignored Chen Xiao's dissuading look and quickly helped tidy up the room, as if she couldn't sit still.
Seeing this, Chen Xiao could only let her be and sat down at the table by the wooden window with Xun Er.
"How have your gains been at Jia Nan Academy, Brother Chen Xiao?"
"This place is indeed very suitable for me. Half a month ago, Grand Elder Su Qian even pointed out my shortcomings incisively, telling me to accumulate more and gain more experience. With two or three years of this, there should be a qualitative change. Xun Er and Qing Lin came at just the right time. I was originally planning to enter the Black-Corner Region tomorrow..."
After not seeing each other for several months, just recounting the experiences of this period could take a long time.
By the time Chen Xiao had roughly finished speaking, the rain outside had completely stopped, night had fallen, the dark clouds had receded, and the stars and moon were vying for brilliance.
Xun Er pulled the finally idle Qing Lin to sit beside her and smiled, "When Qing Lin and I came in today, we found that there are many academy factions in this Inner Academy. Does Brother Chen Xiao have any thoughts about creating one?"
"A few days ago, the people downstairs also privately asked me, saying that new students gathering together and helping each other would make it easier to gain a foothold in the Inner Academy. However, I politely declined because of my attribute. The Sky Burning Qi Refining Tower has limited use for me, and I won't spend much Fire Energy in the Inner Academy. My cultivation plan won't be limited to the Inner Academy."
Chen Xiao shook his head slightly and replied.
Creating an academy faction has both good and bad points.
But whether the benefits outweigh the drawbacks depends on the individual.
Chen Xiao doesn't have enemies like the Yun Lan Sect, nor does he have more energy to spend on managing an academy faction, which makes him have very little interest in creating one.
As for letting others manage it and being a hands-off boss...
Unfortunately, Chen Xiao doesn't have such a completely trustworthy person by his side right now.
Therefore, instead of working hard for a long time only to benefit others, it's better to steadily improve himself.
"Enough about me. Xun Er said before that there were some small matters in the Xiao Family that weren't dealt with. Have you gotten a satisfactory result now?"
Chen Xiao knew Xun Er's other purpose for going to the Xiao Family and was somewhat curious about the result.
The Ancient Emperor Cave corresponding to the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade is the only known path to becoming an Emperor on the Dou Qi Continent today, as far as Chen Xiao knows.
If Chen Xiao hadn't been able to pre-empt, he would have found a way to get his hands on it as early as when he was in the Xiao Family in Wu Tan City.
Possessing an Emperor Jade would give him a lot of initiative.
To summarize in one sentence: Until I am ready to enter the Ancient Emperor Cave, no one else can!
However, because he could rely on pre-emption, Chen Xiao's need for this Emperor Jade was not as strong.
"Uncle Xiao Zhan was quite easy to talk to, and also thanks to Cousin Xiao Yan. His physical problems can no longer be completely hidden now, and everyone in Wu Tan City knows about it. Uncle Xiao Zhan was so anxious his hair was almost white. So, Xun Er took some things that might be useful to Cousin Xiao Yan as an exchange, and the transaction was easily reached," Xun Er replied with a smile.
This result was not unexpected.
After all, Xiao Zhan knew that Xun Er's identity was extraordinary.
With Xiao Zhan's way of dealing with people, he naturally knew that Xun Er's polite offer of exchange was already a very considerate act. If he still dared to refuse, it would be somewhat ignorant and could even be said to be courting death.
The so-called Clan Leader's identity token is insignificant in the face of the family's safety.
Chen Xiao nodded slightly, considering in his heart whether or not to remind Xun Er about the spy within the Ancient Clan.
However, thinking that this matter was too secretive and difficult to explain if brought up, Chen Xiao decided not to mention it for now and would find another way to remind her when Xun Er was about to leave.
Just as he was thinking, he saw Xun Er take out a scroll from her Storage Ring and push it over.
"Before, Xun Er said she would make up for the gift to Brother Chen Xiao. During this time, Xun Er has been thinking about what would be a better gift. Later, I remembered that Brother Chen Xiao once asked Xun Er about Ice Attribute Spiritual Objects. So, Xun Er recorded and compiled all the information she knew as a small first gift."
Regarding Ice Attribute Spiritual Objects, Chen Xiao had also asked Hai Bo Dong and Teng Shan. However, Teng Shan's information was limited; he only knew the names of many spiritual objects, let alone where to find them. Even some of their uses were unclear.
Because of this, during his time at the Xiao Family, Chen Xiao would also inquire about them when chatting privately with Xun Er.
Taking the scroll Xun Er handed over, Chen Xiao opened it. He could see densely packed, yet neat and orderly, delicate small characters on it, which made it not only not tiring to look at but also pleasing to the eye.
Looking closely, Chen Xiao's eyes immediately lit up.
The information compiled by Xun Er not only recorded many possible locations where spiritual objects might appear and where they had appeared before, but also detailed the issues that needed attention when using these spiritual objects.
For example, Heavenly Cold Qi.
To refine it, one would need at least the strength of a Dou Ling or above to even have a chance.
In addition, the environment is also very important. It is best to refine it in an extremely hot environment with rich fire attribute energy. Only then can the chance of refining be increased!
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