Xiao Jietian came to the hall and saw Xun'er and Xiao Yu discussing matters in the main discussion hall.
"Oh, isn't this our Great Gate Master Xiao? Why are you so free today?" Hu Jia saw Xiao Jietian appear, gnashed her tiger teeth, and said in a sarcastic tone.
"Brother Xiao Jietian, you've come out of seclusion." Xun'er knew that Xiao Jietian had gone to the Eternal Heaven World. He had told her before that he was going to set up the Boundless Heaven Tower, handle matters for the Boundless Heaven Hall, and refine pills.
"These are the pills I've refined. Arrange for these to be sold to earn Fire Energy." Xiao Jietian waved his hand, and nearly two hundred jade bottles appeared on the large discussion table. These were all the pills previously agreed upon for sale.
They were all Three-Pattern pills. Although not high-grade, they were very practical for most people in the Inner Academy.
Xiao Yan had also refined many Qi-Returning Pills and pills from the three prescriptions Xiao Jietian provided.
"With these pills from you and the pills from Xiao Yan, they'll be enough to sell for a long time." Hu Jia's eyes sparkled as she looked at the jade bottles in front of her. These were all Fire Energy, and a lot of it.
Afterward, Xiao Yu and the others reported Pan Gate's recent situation to Xiao Jietian. Xiao Jietian listened as if he were in class, feeling drowsy. Xun'er and the other two looked at him like this, rolling their eyes helplessly, a look of resignation on their faces.
It was a headache to have such a lazy Gate Master, but fortunately, this Gate Master was strong and protective of his own.
Now, Pan Gate, under the military deterrence of Xiao Jietian, had entered the right track, and its rules, regulations, and reward/punishment details were already very complete.
"Where are Xiao Yan Zi and Wu Hao?"
"I gave Xiao Jietian the medicinal herbs Pan Gate dug up from the forest; he went to refine pills."
"Wu Hao, on the other hand, leads his team into the forest to dig for herbs or takes them to the Arena or the Heavenly Flame Training Pagoda." Xiao Yu, like a well-versed person, informed Xiao Jietian of their actions, and Xiao Jietian nodded upon hearing it.
"Brother Xiao Jietian, you're now ranked thirty-four on the strong ranking! You defeated Bai Cheng, taking his place. I heard you can cultivate in his former cultivation room." Xun'er said to Xiao Jietian with a smile, her face filled with pride. The more excellent her beloved was, the happier she became.
"Demonic King?" Xiao Jietian looked at Xiao Yu in confusion.
"This is the title the people of the Inner Academy gave you. They say every time you make a move, you knock people out for a long time, like a great demon."
"I already held back my strength; it's just that they can't take a beating." Xiao Jietian didn't have much aversion to this title, at least it wasn't some strange title like 'King of Great Strength.'
"Oh, by the way, Brother Xiao Jietian, Pan Gate's emblem is ready." Xun'er took out a light red emblem. Inside the emblem was a golden-red long halberd. It was the Phoenix Gold Halberd that Xiao Jietian usually used.
"This emblem was ready a long time ago, but Xun'er said it needed your approval to see if it was suitable."
"Xun'er said that the red background is the color of your abnormal flame, but bright red didn't look good for an emblem, so they used light red. The long halberd inside is your weapon."
"Speaking of which, I always thought you fought bare-handed. I didn't expect you to use a long halberd. You're really good at hiding things." Hu Jia said from the side, looking displeased.
"I also want to show off, but unfortunately, I have no opponent. It's lonely at the top." Xiao Jietian clasped his hands behind his back, pretending to be a master, a lonely figure without an opponent.
"If I couldn't beat you, I'd really want to punch you. You're so annoying like this." Hu Jia was so angry that her little tiger teeth were showing, looking completely exasperated.
"Haha~ Tiger Girl, then you don't have a chance." Hu Jia instantly revived, looking triumphantly and provocatively at Xiao Jietian, as if saying Xun'er was on her side.
Upon hearing the latter half of Xun'er's sentence, she instantly deflated, looking heartbroken and as if life had lost its meaning.
"Here, this is for you, as your hard-earned reward. Help me give the other one to Wu Hao." Hu Jia took the jade bottle Xiao Jietian gave her, her eyes wide.
"I understand. I won't disturb your affection." Hu Jia, beaming, clutched the jade bottle and disappeared in a flash, looking as if she feared Xiao Jietian would change his mind.
"I'm leaving too; I still have a lot to handle." Xiao Yu also left the discussion hall.
What Xiao Jietian gave Hu Jia was indeed a Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill.
"Xun'er, you've worked hard during this time. You're truly my capable assistant." Xiao Jietian pulled Xun'er into his arms, holding her tightly, his chin resting gently on the top of her head, and said tenderly.
"Being able to help Brother Xiao Jietian makes Xun'er very happy." Xun'er leaned her cheek against Xiao Jietian's chest. She felt Xiao Jietian's strong heartbeat, her heart filled with sweetness. Every time she leaned into Xiao Jietian's embrace, she felt a profound sense of security.
Xiao Jietian reached out and stroked her soft, smooth hair. This girl was, as always, quietly giving her all for him.
"Xun'er, it's so good to have you." Xun'er felt the affection and deep love in Xiao Jietian's words, and her body trembled slightly.
She looked up, her intelligent eyes gazing at Xiao Jietian, his face reflected in her eyes: "Brother Xiao Jietian, Xun'er likes you very much too, and will always be with you."
Xiao Jietian looked at Xun'er's loving gaze, and a warm current flowed through his heart. He gently lifted Xun'er's chin, turning her face to his, lowered his head, and slowly kissed Xun'er.
Xun'er felt Xiao Jietian's intention and slowly closed her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, expressing her inner shyness and anticipation. Their lips gently touched, Xun'er's body stiffened abruptly, and their lips rubbed against each other.
Xun'er's body gradually relaxed. Xiao Jietian took this opportunity to break through Xun'er's teeth, gently exploring and pursuing. The kiss gradually intensified, and their breaths intertwined. His hand moved from Xun'er's chin, his arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her slightly closer to him.
Xun'er's hands also slowly lifted, placing them on Xiao Jietian's lower back, pulling herself even closer to Xiao Jietian. Xiao Jietian gently lifted Xun'er, supporting her body. The two gradually fell into a state of oblivion.