Outside Wild City, on an uninhabited mountain peak, two figures were slowly descending from the void.
As soon as he landed, Xiao Yan pulled off the mask covering his face. No matter what, the feeling of being covered by something was still uncomfortable, as if he was being forcibly bound. It was Xiao Yan's nature to be so free at this moment.
"Phew …"
After exhaling a long breath, Xiao Yan turned around and looked at Qin Zhong behind him.
"Haha, Brother Qin, it's been a long time!"
As soon as Qin Zhong raised his eyes, he saw Xiao Yan's familiar face.
Immediately, the two looked at each other and smiled. Qin Zhong's old eyes were slightly moist. Since the news of Xiao Yan's return reached his ears, his heart had never been calm again.
"Alas … I'm really sorry about what happened just now. It's my fault for not disciplining her properly. That's why she was so rampant."
After coming back to his senses, Qin Zhong recalled what had happened just now and could not help but feel a little melancholy in his heart.
"Haha, this is normal. She's just a child. It's always normal to have some vanity and superiority."
Xiao Yan smiled when he heard this, shook his head helplessly, and then sighed in a low voice.
"However, after all, she grew up under the care of elders like you. Although her cultivation talent is good, it's also because of your so-called care that her life is too flat."
When Xiao Yan said this, Qin Zhong had to lower his head slightly with a heavy expression.
Xiao Yan's words were not pleasant to hear, but every word was true. Compared to some people's superficial flattery, this could be regarded as caring.
"Her strength is not bad among her peers, but if she faces a real battle alone, even if it's an expert of the same level, she is definitely no match for him. I don't need to say more about this, you should understand."
Xiao Yan stared at Qin Zhong in front of him, frowning and saying in a deep voice.
He did not want his friends to get into trouble again for various reasons after he left. That was the last thing Xiao Yan wanted to see. Therefore, even if the words were not pleasant to hear, he still had to say them.
Xiao Yan finally ceased speaking when he spoke until this point. It was pointless to speak more. He had coincidentally grasped this limit. It would not cause Qin Zhong's heart to feel too embarrassed, but it would also not be to the extent that speaking too little would be ineffective.
When Qin Zhong heard Xiao Yan's words, he was very grateful to Xiao Yan in his heart, especially when he recalled that Xiao Yan had asked him to apologize to the people in the restaurant with a firm gaze.
If it was someone else, even if he had a good relationship with Xiao Yan, he would naturally not be able to lower his status and face to apologize to a group of people who he regarded as ants. However, the key was that the person who asked him to do so was Xiao Yan.
How could Qin Zhong not know that the reason why Xiao Yan's attitude was so firm before, seemed to be to ask Qin Zhong to apologize to those people, but in fact, this apology should be said by Qin Rou. However, she did not notice it at all.
It was a long while later before Qin Zhong finally raised his head. He inhaled a deep breath of air and a glint flashed across his turbid old eyes. He smiled, cupped his hands together, and thanked Xiao Yan. Only then did he withdraw his thoughts. His old face once again recovered a serious expression. He frowned slightly before opening his mouth to ask Xiao Yan.
"Brother Yan Xiao, may I know why you called this old man out this time?"
Back to the topic, Xiao Yan also quickly withdrew other thoughts. He nodded and said with a frown,
"To be honest, brother Qin Zhong, I have already decided to leave the Wilderness the day after tomorrow and go to the Western Region."
Hearing Xiao Yan's words, the expression on Qin Zhong's face could not help but be slightly startled. Then, he recovered and a hint of surprise appeared in his old eyes.
"So soon, are you ready to leave?"
Xiao Yan nodded and said with a chuckle, "Haha, I have not been in the Ancient City for a long time.
"Haha, actually, I have stayed in the Ancient Wildlands for quite some time. My original plan was to leave the Ancient Wildlands after I got out of the Void Lightning Pool. Now, it seems like my plan has come to fruition."
Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Qin Zhong knew that Xiao Yan had made up his mind. Therefore, he did not say any more nonsense. He cupped his hands and smiled at Xiao Yan.
"In that case, this old man can only wish you a safe journey. Although the Western Region is not as good as the Southern Region, we are only at the southwest border after all. Compared to some cities in the Western Region, it is still much worse. When you go, you must be extremely careful."
Xiao Yan also nodded and cupped his hands at Qin Zhong with a smile.
Then, Qin Zhong seemed to have thought of something and asked Xiao Yan again, "Oh right.
"That's right. Brother Yan Xiao, you can't have called me out this time just to tell me that you're leaving, right?"
Xiao Yan once again smiled. His eyes stared at Qin Zhong as he laughed.
"Brother Qin Zhong is the only one who knows me."
"Hahahaha …"
As soon as these words came out, the two of them burst out laughing in unison. After a long while, Xiao Yan gradually withdrew his smile and said to Qin Zhong in a deep voice, "Brother Qin Zhong, you still remember the Void Lightning Pool.
"Brother Qin, do you remember that two years ago, before we entered the Void Lightning Pool, I told you that I have a favor to ask of you after we leave the Void Lightning Pool?"
Qin Zhong nodded. He had never dared to forget this matter because he firmly believed that Xiao Yan would definitely return. It seemed that his persistence had finally paid off.
"Haha, Brother Yan Xiao, if you need help with anything, just say it. I have been waiting for you to beg me for a long time. Hahahaha!"
Qin Zhong half-jokingly teased Xiao Yan.
Indeed, he had been waiting for the day when Xiao Yan would return for a long time.
Xiao Yan couldn't help but laugh when he heard this. After a moment of hesitation, he said to Qin Zhong,
"Brother Qin Zhong, I want to ask you to help me take care of a family."
Qin Zhong involuntarily raised his eyebrows when he heard this. He did not think that the clan behind Xiao Yan would be weak given Xiao Yan's strength. Hence, the clan that Xiao Yan had asked him to take care of likely had a special relationship with Xiao Yan.
"Brother Yan Xiao, just say it. As long as brother speaks, I will definitely ensure the safety of this family!"
Seeing this, Xiao Yan immediately cupped his hands and smiled at Qin Zhong, saying,
"In that case, I will thank brother here first. In fact, this family is not very big. It is also a family in a small city on the southwest border. The family's surname is Liu, and the patriarch's name is Liu Huabai. I only hope that brother can find time to send someone to take care of it after I leave. At that time, as long as you send someone to call my name, they will know."
After saying this, Xiao Yan told the latter about the general situation of the Liu family. Qin Zhong also nodded continuously. Obviously, he really cared about Xiao Yan's request.
"Haha, good. This old man will remember the Liu family of Qingyang City. It's just a family. Brother Yan Xiao, don't worry. This old man promises that no matter what you give it to me now, when you return, it will only be more prosperous than before. It will definitely not disappoint you!"
"Then, it's all up to brother Qin Zhong!"
"Hahahaha!"
A few loud laughs sounded. The stone in Xiao Yan's heart finally slowly fell at this moment. The two of them chatted and laughed with each other for a while, then they didn't stay any longer. They both stood up, and the two figures moved and quickly disappeared from the mountain top.
A moment after the two human figures left, a human figure finally flashed and appeared from an inconspicuous thicket in the surrounding mountain range. He looked in the direction that Xiao Yan had left in and pondered for a moment. After which, his body moved and he swiftly flew away.
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