After hearing Hun Changqing's words, Zi Yan was momentarily speechless. She pondered for a moment with her not-so-bright little brain and realized that Hun Changqing didn't really need to go through such a roundabout way to harm her. She nodded thoughtfully and said hesitantly,
"Then...then should I call you...Master now?"
"Hehehe..."
Hun Changqing nodded with satisfaction and said,
"Little girl, seeing how dazed you were before, I didn't expect you to be so quick to understand. I misjudged you."
"Hmph! I'm not dazed!"
Upon hearing Hun Changqing call her dazed, Zi Yan immediately became unhappy. She pouted, her cheeks puffed out, like a little hamster, and said angrily.
However, Zi Yan quickly realized something, her eyes gleaming. She stepped forward and grabbed Hun Changqing's black sleeve, saying,
"So you really want to take me as your disciple? You said you'd help me grow up, and you even offered me pills..."
As Zi Yan spoke, she felt her saliva dripping down her throat, swallowing repeatedly, her eyes burning as she tightly gripped Hun Changqing's sleeve.
Her gaze seemed to pierce through the black robe, seeing the storage ring hidden on Hun Changqing's slender, white fingers, and the countless delicious pills concealed within.
"Hehehe..."
Seeing Zi Yan's expression, Hun Changqing knew he had successfully lured the precious dragon away; the pills were the dragon's weakness.
Hun Changqing took out another storage ring and threw various bottles and jars into it, leaving Zi Yan dizzy with envy.
A moment later, Hun Changqing tossed the storage ring filled with pills to Zi Yan.
Zi Yan caught it eagerly, as if it were a priceless treasure. Her eyes gleamed with a burning desire as she carefully slipped the ring onto her finger, licking her lips and revealing a satisfied smile.
At this moment, Zi Yan's gaze towards Hun Changqing was completely devoid of resentment, filled only with joy. She gave him a goofy grin, looking at him with a silly grin.
Hun Changqing couldn't help but chuckle at Zi Yan's innocent appearance. He subconsciously reached out and ruffled her hair, asking,
"Do you know what kind of magical beast your true form is?"
Zi Yan, who had been immersed in the joy of acquiring a large quantity of delicious pills and enjoying the comfortable feeling of Hun Changqing's soft, cool hand stroking her head, was suddenly stunned. Then, she looked at Hun Changqing and nodded frantically like a chick pecking at rice, her face filled with anticipation.
"You are a member of the Ancient Void Dragon clan, the leader of the three most powerful magical beast races on this Dou Qi Continent. Your potential is terrifying, which is why I risked everything to bring you back. Canaan Academy is not a place for someone like you who should be at the pinnacle of the Dou Qi Continent."
Zi Yan was somewhat shocked by Hun Changqing's words, her eyes a little confused, her little mouth constantly murmuring,
"Ancient Void Dragon... Ancient Void... Am I that powerful?"
Hun Changqing smiled at this and said,
"Hehehe... Disciple, that's why I said you are not suitable to stay in Canaan Academy. It restricts you, it will dull the sharpness that belongs to the Ancient Void Dragon, turning you into a completely harmless little female dragon. You will never grow there."
Zi Yan nodded subconsciously upon hearing this. Life at Canaan Academy was indeed very comfortable, making her very comfortable, but it also made her lose the sharpness and fierceness she had when fighting against those magical beasts in the mountains and forests. Since arriving at Canaan Academy, she had barely progressed or advanced. The energy of the medicinal herbs was absorbed by her physical body, but it was far from enough to help her grow.
No one wants to be weak, especially in a world where the strong prey on the weak, and this was especially true for Zi Yan, who desperately wanted to grow up.
"I'll give you a Transformation Pill later. Take these pills for now, and after you break through to Dou Huang, taking this pill should transform you into an adult body,"
Hun Changqing continued
. Zi Yan nodded thoughtfully. She felt her master was truly excellent, providing her with good food and even helping her grow. The old man Su Qian had misunderstood her master; she would go back to Canaan Academy when she had time to explain and reassure him.
Seeing that Zi Yan's matter was almost resolved, Hun Changqing sent a message to Hai Bodong, asking him to come in.
Soon, Hai Bodong, dressed in black robes with a strange expression, appeared before Hun Changqing.
Hun Changqing, oblivious to Hai Bodong's expression, pointed at Zi Yan and instructed Hai Bodong,
"You'll be in charge of looking after her for the time being. If she goes out, go with her and make sure nothing goes wrong."
Hun Changqing didn't have much time to take care of a child. Zi Yan's current state didn't interest him at all. He had already made a good impression on her, so he'd leave her in Hai Bodong's care for now, and they could discuss other things when she grew up.
"Yes, sir,"
Hai Bodong quickly replied, though he was inwardly grumbling.
"Is this the Master's illegitimate daughter? She's already so big? I hope Medusa is alright..."
However, when Zi Yan heard that she was to be taken care of by Hai Bodong, she immediately became unhappy, pouting and complaining,
"Hey, why do I have to follow this old geezer? Shouldn't I be with you?"
Hun Changqing patted Zi Yan's head and said with a smile,
"I have important matters to attend to right now and can't take care of you for the time being. I'll 'guide' you later. Listen to me, Hai Bodong is quite strong. This Black Corner Region is not peaceful. With him around, you won't get into any trouble."
"Okay..."
Seeing that Hun Changqing had said so, Zi Yan didn't dare to object anymore. She turned to Hai Bodong and complained,
"Old geezer, let's go. Take me to my place."
Hai Bodong's face immediately darkened, but he didn't dare to neglect this girl who was suspected to be Hun Changqing's illegitimate daughter. He quickly led her out of the room.
However, inwardly he cursed Hun Changqing for being inhuman. Serving Hun Changqing, the ancestor, wasn't enough; now he had to find him a little ancestor to worship! And who knew what Medusa would do after encountering this little ancestor? His frail body couldn't withstand Medusa's wrath!
Hai Bodong left, his heart filled with grievance, his face sorrowful and listless.
After dismissing Zi Yan, Hun Changqing sat cross-legged and took out the Soul-Protecting Stone containing Xiao Yan's soul from his storage ring.
After taking out the Soul-Protecting Stone, Hun Changqing flicked his sleeves, and with a shake of his hand, black mist surged and rolled around his sleeves. A dark, shadowy chain shot out from the black mist, pierced through the Soul-Protecting Stone, and extracted Xiao Yan's soul.