On the second day, Xiao Yan was the same as yesterday, watching the boring competition. However, it was much better this time around. He had Hu Jia, this little beauty, to massage him. This allowed Xiao Yan to have a much better day. Otherwise, Xiao Yan was really afraid that he would quit.
After watching the boring competition for another day, Xiao Yan really could not take it anymore. Hence, he discussed with Hu Gan that he would not participate in the qualifiers. He would lead them to the Inner Academy after the top fifty were determined. Hu Gan also understood Xiao Yan. He did not stop him and agreed to Xiao Yan's suggestion.
Seeing Hu Gan agree, Xiao Yan spoke of his thoughts of going out to settle some matters. Hu Gan was a little hesitant about this matter. Xiao Yan persuaded him no matter how hard he tried and repeatedly guaranteed that he would return before the top fifty people headed to the Inner Academy. Only then did Hu Gan agree to Xiao Yan's request.
Xiao Yan had long planned to go out and inquire. He wanted to understand Han Feng's situation so that he could make plans in advance. The medicinal pill to devour the Heavenly Flame was also long refined. Now, it was just missing Han Feng, this link. Hence, one of the purposes of Xiao Yan leaving the Inner Academy this time around was to investigate Han Feng's situation. If Han Feng had yet to obtain the news that the Inner Academy possessed a 'Heavenly Flame', Xiao Yan did not mind revealing a little to him.
On the second day, Xiao Yan quietly left the Outer Academy. He did not tell Hu Jia because he was afraid that she would follow. Xiao Yan did not directly head to Han Feng's old nest after leaving the Inner Academy. Instead, he went to the 'Black-Corner Region'. This was because Xiao Yan had made many arrangements when he left the Xiao clan. The 'Black-Corner Region' was something that Xiao Yan paid close attention to. Therefore, the 'Black-Corner Region' had the Xiao clan's secret stronghold. Xiao Yan was going to this secret stronghold to see if there was anything that Xiao Yan wanted.
Since Xiao Yan was flying, he arrived at the 'Black-Corner Region' in a short while. Seeing the bustling scene of people coming and going in the 'Black-Corner Region', and the faint bloody smell of the people here, Xiao Yan felt as if he had entered a powerful bandit's lair. Although the people passing by looked harmless, once their bottom line was crossed, they would immediately turn crazy and attack you without caring about their lives.
Xiao Yan did not know where his clan's stronghold was and could only slowly search for it. In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, Xiao Yan changed into a low profile appearance. He also emitted a faint bloody aura from his body like the people from the 'Black-Corner Region'.
After searching for a while, Xiao Yan casually entered a medium-sized restaurant, found a remote seat and sat down. Xiao Yan took out a badge like item and played with it in his hand. The waiter walked over and greeted him warmly. When he saw the badge in Xiao Yan's hand, a bright light flashed across his eyes.
"Sir, are you here to stay in the hotel?”The waiter asked respectfully.
"Hehe, if you want to eat, you don't have to stay in the restaurant. If you want to stay in the restaurant, you don't have to eat.”Xiao Yan randomly replied.
"Alright, please wait a moment. The wine and dishes will be ready in a while.”After the waiter finished speaking, he bowed and left.
Xiao Yan continued to play with the amethyst badge in his hand. A short while later, the middle-aged man, who was dressed like a shopkeeper, arrived in front of Xiao Yan and said very calmly,"I'm sorry, but our store has sold out of the Burning Knives. I wonder if you can change it to another kind of wine.”
"Hehe, alright, since we don't have any more burning knives, then let's have a pot of blue and white porcelain.”Xiao Yan replied indifferently.
"Hehe, I'm sorry, but our shop's blue and white porcelain is also sold out. "I don't know..." The shopkeeper said.
"Oh, is that so? Then bring me to your wine cellar to take a look. There's still wine, right?”Xiao Yan touched the badge and said.
"Then please follow me." The shopkeeper said respectfully.
Xiao Yan stood up and followed the shopkeeper to the back courtyard of the hotel. When they arrived at the back courtyard, the shopkeeper brought Xiao Yan to a secret room. After closing the door, the innkeeper said to Xiao Yan,"This lowly one, Xiao Cheng, has been to Third Young Master. I wonder if Third Young Master has any instructions.”
Xiao Yan did not speak any nonsense. He directly said,"Ke ke, since the clan has sent you to the 'Black-Corner Region', you should know what you are here for. Tell me about the information that you have gathered.”
"Replying to Third Young Master, we have already inquired that Han Feng is currently in Han Feng City. During these few years, we have been inquiring about the news of the 'Heavenly Flame'. It seems that we have already obtained some information and are currently searching with all our might. As for the exact information about the Strange Fire, forgive this subordinate for being incompetent, but I have yet to find out.”Xiao Cheng said guiltily.
Xiao Yan did not blame her. He instructed in a faint voice,"As much as you can find out is enough. You don't have to worry about this matter in the future. Just focus on developing the Xiao family's power.”
Seeing that Xiao Yan did not blame him, Xiao Cheng heaved a sigh of relief in his heart. For this Third Young Master Xiao Yan, Xiao Cheng could only admire him. Hearing Xiao Yan's instructions, Xiao Cheng replied without any objections,"I will listen to Third Young Master's instructions and do my best to develop my forces.”
"Ke ke, alright, you need to do one more thing. Order a few loyal and clever people to secretly reveal the news of the 'Heavenly Flame' being in the Jia Nan Academy's Inner Academy to Han Feng's people. Also, pass this letter and these pills to my father secretly. Don't let anyone else know.”Xiao Yan took out a letter and some medicinal pills from his storage ring and handed them to Xiao Cheng after giving his instructions.
"Yes, Third Young Master. I promise to complete it.”Xiao Cheng took the letter and the pill and promised.
"Hehe, alright, go arrange a room for me. I'll rest here for a day today and leave tomorrow. Also, prepare some food." Xiao Yan laughed as he replied.
"Alright, Third Young Master. I'll arrange it for you now.”After Xiao Cheng finished speaking, he brought Xiao Yan to another courtyard. Seeing that the environment of this courtyard was not bad, Xiao Yan nodded and gestured for Xiao Cheng to leave. He walked into the room and said to the Drug Lord.
"Old man, it seems that Han Feng should have already noticed the Heavenly Flame in the Inner Academy. My plan is about to be implemented.”
Yao Lao was silent for a moment before he opened his mouth and said,"Your plan is already very good, but it depends on whether there are any changes in the meantime. As for the confidence, I think there's an 80% chance.”
"Eighty percent is already very high. There should not be much of a problem with this unforeseen event. The Inner Academy has me and Su Qian, two elite Dou Zongs. It should not be much of a problem for us to deal with an unforeseen event.”Xiao Yan confidently said.
"Brat, don't be too confident, or you'll become conceited. We still have to prepare for the worst. After all, Han Feng is also a peak Tier 6 alchemist.”Yao Lao sounded the alarm for Xiao Yan.
"Alright, smelly old man, I understand. If there really is something that I can't handle, I won't kill two birds with one stone. He would first protect the 'Fallen Heart Flame' before laying his cards on the table with Su Qian. If it wasn't for the fact that I do not wish to become enemies with the Jia Nan Academy, I would not have thought of luring Han Feng to snatch the 'Fallen Heart Flame' and profit from it.”Xiao Yan helplessly replied.
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