Chapter 184: Xun'er Gets Jealous!

"What's so interesting about the affairs of the Magic Beast Mountain Range?" Xun'er pursed her lips slightly, her tone indifferent.

Gazing at the mountain range beyond the sea of clouds, her mind involuntarily drifted to the boy who had captured her heart. A delicate blush bloomed on her cheeks—one that would drive the entire Xiao family wild with envy.

"Young miss, don't you want to hear news about Young Master Xiao Yan?" Ling Ying teased knowingly.

"Elder Ling!"

Seeing the deepening blush on the girl's face, Ling Ying couldn't help but burst into laughter.

The only person capable of transforming the usually serene and ethereal young miss into an ordinary, flustered girl was that little rascal named Xiao Yan.

After his laughter subsided, Ling Ying still dutifully reported everything he had investigated in detail.

This included a brief mention of the strange phenomena in the Magic Beast Mountain Range—how a Purple-Winged Lion had miraculously taken human form.

Once he finished, Ling Ying couldn't help but sigh in admiration. "Ever since that mysterious expert's soul recovered, Young Master Xiao Yan's strength has skyrocketed to the Dou Huang level in an astonishingly short time. Even within our clan, such talent is rare."

"Young miss, your judgment is impeccable. Given enough time, I believe even the clan leader wouldn't dare dismiss him lightly."

Hearing Ling Ying's praise, a faint, almost imperceptible smile tugged at Xun'er's lips. She had heard countless compliments before, but whenever someone praised Xiao Yan, she couldn't suppress the girlish delight bubbling in her heart.

"However, as you well know, that's only if he's given enough time. Our clan has seen many prodigies across the continent. Yet, few ever truly reach the pinnacle."

"Mm." Ling Ying nodded slightly. What she said was true—geniuses were never in short supply in this world.

Xun'er suddenly spoke softly, "That woman named Yun Zhi... she's Yun Yun, the sect master of the Yunlan Sect, isn't she?"

"Uh..." Ling Ying hesitated for a moment. Based on his intelligence network in the Jia Ma Empire, he naturally knew the true identity of the female Dou Huang called Yun Zhi. He chuckled wryly and nodded. "Indeed, she is Yun Yun, the sect master of the Yunlan Sect."

Though she had already guessed the answer, hearing it confirmed still made Xun'er sigh quietly. Her expression flickered with a mix of emotions.

After a long pause, she finally shook her head and pouted. "Brother Xiao Yan can be so dense sometimes. Was it really that hard to figure out? When you meet again, I wonder how you'll handle such a complicated relationship."

"Young miss, that woman seems to have feelings for Xiao Yan—" Before Ling Ying could finish his stammered words, he noticed the young girl's delicate face tightening slightly.

"Elder Ling, you're mistaken." Xun'er's voice was calm, but a faint trace of resentment lingered beneath the surface.

Ling Ying nodded. No matter how extraordinary the girl before him was, she was still just a woman at heart.

And jealousy... was an innate talent no woman could erase.

Meanwhile, deep inside the cave, Xiao Yan—who was feverishly crafting the Blazing Feather Eagle Emperor—remained blissfully unaware of the flames quietly igniting in his "backyard."

After several days of work, he finally embedded the Unquenchable Flame (composed of three Heavenly Flames) into the core of the Blazing Feather Eagle Emperor. Instantly, the massive machine seemed to come alive.

With a whoosh, it shot out of the cave like a blazing meteor.

Its enormous frame, wreathed in terrifying flames, instantly blasted a gaping hole through the narrow cave entrance.

Activating both his flight skill and Dou Qi wings, Xiao Yan immediately chased after it. Watching the Blazing Feather Eagle Emperor circling the clouds like a drifting flame, he was astounded. "Such incredible speed!"

Its velocity far exceeded his expectations—at full power, it could outpace even an average Dou Zong. It was perfect for emergency escapes.

"Time to go home."

After washing up and changing into a fresh black robe, Xiao Yan boarded the Blazing Feather Eagle Emperor and streaked toward his home on the other side of the Magic Beast Mountain Range.

With this formidable machine, a journey that would take even a Dou Huang considerable time was completed in mere moments.

Xun'er, who often trained on the back mountain, noticed a crimson streak flashing through the sea of clouds. She rose slowly, her eyes narrowing. What is that thing? It's unbelievably fast!

In the blink of an eye, the figure arrived at the cliff's edge. Seeing the graceful young girl standing before him, Xiao Yan smiled. "Xun'er, did you know I'd be back today?"

"Brother Xiao Yan!" Lifting her delicate face, she took in his features—now less boyish and more mature and resolute than they had been two years ago. Instantly, a breathtaking smile blossomed on her cheeks.

Then, she did something that would leave the entire Xiao family dumbstruck.

The girl, who had never shown any man in the Xiao family more than polite courtesy, suddenly spread her arms and threw herself into the warm embrace she had missed for two and a half years. Greedily, she inhaled his familiar scent.

Wrapping his arms naturally around her slender waist, Xiao Yan lowered his head and breathed in the fragrant scent of her hair.

This intense reunion was the perfect stimulus for the secret technique "Four Righteousnesses of Vajra."

Their embrace lasted nearly fifteen minutes before Xun'er—still nestled against Xiao Yan like a delicate bird—finally snapped out of her daze of happiness and excitement.

A bewitching blush spread across her lotus-like cheeks. She hastily stepped back, playing with a strand of her hair as she pouted. "Brother Xiao Yan, you've been gone so long—running wild outside without even coming home to visit."

Listening to her half-scolding, half-teasing words, Xiao Yan chuckled and shook his head. Since leaving the Xiao family, he hadn't had a single day of leisure.

Between his grueling daily training and dealing with the poison-wielding factions of the Chu Yun Empire—each with their own bizarre tricks—life had been anything but easy.

Lately, he'd been developing new applications for Heavenly Flames, which could have a monumental impact on his future. But such endeavors were mentally and physically exhausting.

Remembering what Elder Ling had mentioned the other day, Xun'er wrinkled her nose and suddenly extended her delicate arm in a challenging gesture. "Brother Xiao Yan, after more than two years apart, I want to test your progress."

"Very well." Xiao Yan agreed with a smile. He had been planning to discuss cultivation with her anyway.

Thanks to his meridian-nourishing techniques, Xun'er's ancient bloodline had awakened early. Now that she had broken through to the one-star Dou Huang level, their exchange could be even more fruitful.

With her taking the initiative, this was the perfect opportunity to gauge her strength—beneficial for both their training.

(End of Chapter)

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