Talking with Su Qian

Xiao Ling followed Zi Yan and soon arrived at the door of a quiet attic.

Before the two of them could knock on the door, a powerful voice came from inside, "What's the matter with you two little guys? You actually came to an old man like me. Come in and tell me."

In the sight of the two people, the door of the attic opened automatically, and an old man in a black robe with white hair and beard came into view. Although he looked a little old, the aura that emanated from his body inadvertently and the slight ripples in the space around him showed that this person was extraordinary and was a genuine strong man.

Xiao Ling walked forward and bowed to the great elder Su Qian. Zi Yan, who was standing beside him, just glanced at him indifferently, then found a chair nearby, sat down, took out a bottle of pills from her ring and started eating them with a "crunch, crunch" sound.

Seeing this, the corner of Elder Su Qian's mouth twitched. He couldn't help but complain in his heart: "I used to provide you with food, clothing, shelter and transportation, but you don't even give me, an old man, a little face in front of outsiders."

Xiao Ling pretended not to see it, and said calmly: "Great Elder Su Qian, I came to you this time to discuss with you about my training outside."

Hearing this, Elder Su Qian stopped thinking about other things and asked in a serious tone: "You are still young now. Although you are strong enough, you have studied in Canaan Academy since you were a child and your experience is not rich enough. In addition, now is your golden age for cultivation. Why don't you cultivate to a higher level in Canaan Academy before going out to gain experience?"

Xiao Ling did not hide his thoughts and said calmly, "I can no longer improve my cultivation quickly in Canaan Academy, and my alchemy skills have reached a bottleneck. Instead of practicing in Canaan Academy, I would rather go out and explore the world. I have had outstanding luck since I was a child, and maybe I can encounter an opportunity that can play a significant role in my life."

Hearing this, Great Elder Su Qian nodded. They were all people who had come from a young and frivolous age, so Su Qian could understand this idea, but he was still worried, so he said, "Although you are now a Dou Wang three-star, with your excellent soul power and physical fitness far superior to those of the same level, although you have no problem dealing with ordinary Dou Wang, it is hard to say when you meet a Dou Huang. Although Dou Wang can make Dou Qi resonate with the energy of the same attribute between heaven and earth, and mobilize the energy of heaven and earth for his own use. But Dou Huang can control the power of heaven and earth, and can mobilize a large amount of energy of the same attribute from the outside world for his own use, and his combat power is incomparable. Now your reputation has spread all over the Black Corner Region. Although Canaan Academy is well-known, I am afraid that they will have some crooked thoughts. There are countless Dou Huang powerhouses in the Black Corner Region, and there are several Dou Zong powerhouses sitting behind the scenes to control the situation in the Black Corner Region. If you plan to train in the Black Corner Region, it is not a wise move."

After listening to Su Qian's narration, Xiao Ling nodded seriously, but he didn't plan to practice in the Black Corner Region now. He would wait until he was strong enough to seek opportunities in this area. Xiao Ling knew that there was not only a fragment of the Pure Lotus Demon Fire here, but also the low-level earth-level body fighting skill "Three Thousand Thunder Movements" that could only be practiced by the core members of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion. This was the pre-condition of the high-level earth-level identity fighting skill "Three Thousand Thunder Illusion Body". Xiao Ling had been coveting it for a long time. More importantly, it was the Black Emperor Sect's Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva, which could not only cure the Xiao Yi Xian's Woeful Poison Body, but also an important key factor in finding the opportunity for the Bodhi Ancient Tree to become a saint. There were countless other treasures, such as the corpse of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix, the method of refining the Heavenly Demon Puppet, and the "True Flame Art" and so on... If some major forces with Dou Zun sitting in charge knew that these things were in the Black Corner Region, they might have to fight for them in person.

Without thinking about these things anymore, Xiao Ling replied to Su Qian, "I know my own strength now. I am invincible below the Dou Huang level, and I can fight against those above the Dou Huang level. I am also capable of fighting against some low-star Dou Huangs who don't have earth-level skills. Although such strength cannot guarantee my safety 100% in the Black Corner Region, I can come and go freely in the Jia Ma Empire. I plan to go back to my family, and then train in the Jia Ma Empire and the Tagor Desert to find some opportunities. Now my magic beast Rayquaza has been promoted to the sixth-level magic beast. With its speed far exceeding that of the same level, even if the Dou Zong wants to attack me, they may not be able to catch up with me."

After hearing Xiao Ling's answer, Su Qian also nodded, his face was not as serious as before, and he smiled and said, "Since you are going to the Jia Ma Empire, I have nothing to dissuade you. According to what I have learned, in the Jia Ma Empire, Yun Lan Sect's old master Yun Shan is now in seclusion and his strength is still unknown. The strongest fighting force on the surface is Jia Ma Empire's royal guardian Jia Xingtian, whose cultivation has reached the peak of Dou Huang. The strongest in the Tagor Desert must be the notorious Queen Medusa. Although her cultivation is also at the peak of Dou Huang, she is not comparable to Jia Xingtian. With the body of a magic beast, she can compete with Dou Zong in a short time. If you happen to come into contact with it at that time, it is better to be careful. As long as you are not careless, there should be no accidents."

After Xiao Ling got the permission from the Great Elder, he felt relieved. If the Great Elder really disagreed, Xiao Ling would have no choice. After all, Canaan Academy was the place where he was trained, and the Great Elder was half his parent. If something went wrong with his plan at that time, it would be difficult to deal with.

Xiao Ling bowed deeply to the Great Elder again, and said seriously: "Thank you for your help, Great Elder. I will be more careful when I am out there."

Seeing this scene, Great Elder Su Qian stroked his beard and a kind smile appeared on his face. He also watched this child grow up under his care. He was gifted in cultivation speed and was a monster when it comes to alchemy. His character was also quite mature. He was neither arrogant nor impatient. He respected his elders and treated people gently. It would be great if this kid was his son.

"Now that you have broken through to the Dou Wang level, and you have been in the inner courtyard for almost five years, since you want to go out for experience, you should graduate early and serve as an elder in the academy. Don't forget Canaan Academy when you are away. It will always be your home." Su Qian said solemnly.

Nodding, Xiao Ling answered seriously: "Don't worry, Great Elder. Canaan Academy raised me up. Even if you don't say these things, I will remember this kindness in my heart. I have already regarded myself as a part of Canaan Academy."

Hearing this, Su Qian nodded in satisfaction, walked up to Xiao Ling, patted Xiao Ling on the shoulder, and said, "Then I will inform the elders in the academy later. From now on, you will be the elder of the inner courtyard. At that time, we will no longer be in a student-teacher relationship, but colleagues."

Xiao Ling shook his head and said, "No matter how high I reach in the future, you are still my elder."

Zi Yan, who was standing by, saw the two people complimenting each other and a big question mark appeared on her face. She felt like a superfluous person.  

He walked briskly between the two men, pushed them apart for a distance, stamped his feet, and said to Elder Su Qian, "Old man Su, why are you always talking to Xiao Ling? Don't you see I'm still here?"

Seeing Zi Yan suddenly appear, Su Qian remembered that Xiao Ling was not the only one looking for him, Zi Yan was also there.

He asked with some doubt: "Girl Zi Yan, you came to me to discuss something. If it's about the medicinal materials in the academy, then I can't help you solve the problem."

Shaking her head, Zi Yan said, "I also want to go out and train with Xiao Ling. If Xiao Ling goes out to train, I won't have any delicious pills to eat."

Hearing this, Su Qian turned his gaze towards Xiao Ling and said, "Xiao Ling, have you discussed this matter?"

Xiao Ling nodded and told Elder Su Qian what he had discussed with Zi Yan before.

Su Qian nodded, looked at Zi Yan, and said seriously: "Experience outside is not like in the academy, you must listen carefully to Xiao Ling's arrangements."

Zi Yan patted her chest and answered seriously: "Don't worry, old man Su Qian, I will be obedient." Xiao Ling is her bread and butter, and she must not offend him.

"Then I'll ask you to take good care of Zi Yan. Be careful when you're outside. I'm going to notify the elders in the inner courtyard and tell them that you've become an elder." Su Qian left these words and stepped into the void, walking out of the attic.

After seeing that Great Elder Su Qian had left, Zi Yan hugged Xiao Ling's arm and asked, "Xiao Ling, Xiao Ling, when are we going to leave? When the time comes, let's go grab some herbs together outside."

Touching Zi Yan's smooth purple hair, Xiao Ling said with a smile: "After tonight, we will set off tomorrow morning. You are only so enthusiastic about medicinal materials."

Feeling the warmth coming from Xiao Ling's hand, Zi Yan did not resist. She said helplessly, "Only by eating more medicinal herbs can I reach Dou Zong quickly. Then I will know what kind of magic beast my true form is."

Xiao Ling said seriously: "Don't worry, Zi Yan, when I have gathered all the medicinal materials for the Transformation Pill and my alchemy skills have reached the peak of the seventh level, I will refine the Transformation Pill for you as soon as possible."

Although Xiao Ling knew that Zi Yan's true form was the Taixu Ancient Dragon, the current situation of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan was special, so it would be better for her to keep her by his side and improve her cultivation.

Then you can't lie to me. You must do what you say." Hearing this, Zi Yan hugged Xiao Ling's hand even tighter.

"Don't worry, I won't lie to you."

"We'll make a promise and stick to it for a hundred years..."

The two of them walked and talked, laughing as they slowly walked towards the host of the academy. The afterglow of the setting sun made the scene seem particularly warm.