What Do You Call a Benevolent and Reasonable Person in Xianxia? An Impossibility!

Given Xiao Yan’s level of respect for Yao Chen, as long as Yao Chen’s request did not violate his principles, Xiao Yan would accept it.

Therefore, after listening to Yao Chen’s words, Xiao Yan, who had just woken up and still had a somewhat foggy mind, instinctively wanted to agree, thinking that the request did not touch upon his principles.

However, before the words were finished, Xiao Yan suddenly became clear-headed, and his mind was filled with question marks as he stared in astonishment at the serious expression on Yao Chen’s face.

“Three years?”

“Mmm.”

“To reach the rank of Dou Wang (Battle King, 6th Level)?”

“Mmm.”

“Plus becoming a sixth-grade alchemist?”

“Mmm.”

“…”

Xiao Yan was speechless, his head feeling a bit muddled. After rubbing his forehead for a while, he looked at Yao Chen with confusion once again.

“Senior Yao, why suddenly make such a request to this disciple?”

“Do you lack confidence?” Yao Chen didn’t answer Xiao Yan’s doubts directly but instead countered with a question.

Xiao Yan crossed his arms, his expression somewhat troubled.

“Confidence… indeed lacking. This disciple is still only a Dou Shi (Battle Master, 3rd Level), and my alchemy skills have just reached the point of being able to refine third-grade pills. Wanting to reach the level of Dou Wang (Battle King, 6th Level) and sixth-grade alchemist within three years, this is indeed a bit…”

Xiao Yan was very self-aware.

Dreams are something everyone has.

But Xiao Yan could distinguish between dreams and reality.

If he could reach the level of Dou Wang (Battle King, 6th Level) and sixth-grade alchemist within three years, Xiao Yan would naturally be willing.

However, reality is never that simple.

Taking Gu He as an example, he had just reached this standard at around thirty years old. Xiao Yan was only seventeen now. It would be difficult to achieve this within that time frame, no matter how you looked at it.

“Senior Yao, did something happen suddenly? Is that why you need your disciple to reach this standard within three years?” Xiao Yan looked at Yao Chen, asking his own speculation.

Otherwise, Xiao Yan couldn’t understand why Yao Chen suddenly made such a request to him.

Upon hearing Xiao Yan’s question, Yao Chen frowned slightly and pondered for a moment.

“It could be considered my matter, after all, it’s the mess I’ve created.” Then Yao Chen’s gaze locked onto Xiao Yan, and she solemnly said, “But the main reason is for your own sake.”

For my own sake?

Xiao Yan’s mind became even more confused. What does she mean?

“You don’t need to know the specific reasons for now.” Yao Chen interrupted Xiao Yan’s train of thought and said firmly, “Anyway, within three years, you must advance to the rank of Dou Wang (Battle King, 6th Level) and become a sixth-grade alchemist. We will tell you the reasons when the time comes.”

“Uh…”

Xiao Yan scratched his face lightly but still nodded, respectfully responding.

“Your disciple will do his best.”

Since it was Senior Yao’s request, Xiao Yan naturally wouldn’t doubt her intentions.

A disciple should wholeheartedly trust his teacher.

Since Senior Yao didn’t intend to explain the reasons, she must have her considerations. Xiao Yan’s only concern now was how to meet this requirement.

“Don’t worry, I’m also involved in this matter, and I will do my best to assist you.” Yao Chen’s words somewhat eased Xiao Yan’s mind.

After all, advancing from a Dou Shi (Battle Master, 3rd Level) plus a third-grade alchemist to a Dou Wang (Battle King, 6th Level) plus a sixth-grade alchemist within three years is indeed quite challenging.

Hmm… It’s a pity I was too full of myself when I spoke to Yun Yun just now.

Yao Chen couldn’t help but click her tongue.

If it were a matter of beating a Dou Wang (Battle King, 6th Level) who is also a sixth-grade alchemist within three years, it would be effortless, perhaps not even taking three years, given Xiao Yan’s extraordinary combat power, which couldn’t be judged by levels.

But since the words had already been spoken, there was no room for regret.

He could only strive to do it.

Suddenly, Yao Chen’s brow furrowed, and her gaze shifted to the door.

Someone else is here again?

Then, Yao Chen returned to the ring. Just as Xiao Yan was puzzled, there was a knock on the door.

“Can I come in?”

Hearing this voice, Xiao Yan suddenly froze.

“Is it Gu He?”

(You really should thank Gu He for this, kid. If it weren’t for him voluntarily offering the Blood Lotus Pill from behind and having Jia Xing Tian send it into your mouth, you would’ve been completely wiped out by that Heavenly Flame by now.)

Hearing Yao Chen’s words, Xiao Yan nodded understandingly, pulled back the covers, got out of bed, and responded.

“Please come in.”

As Xiao Yan’s voice fell, the door slowly opened, and Gu He’s figure appeared in Xiao Yan’s sight.

Pushing his glasses lightly, he looked at Xiao Yan standing by the bed.

“Just woke up?”

“Yeah, just woke up. Thank you, Senior Gu He, for your concern.” Xiao Yan smiled lightly and then bowed respectfully to Gu He, saying earnestly, “Many thanks to Senior Gu He for providing the pill. If it weren’t for that, I would have undoubtedly perished due to the Heavenly Flame. I will never forget this favor.”

Looking at Xiao Yan bowing to him, Gu He was slightly stunned, but he didn’t pursue how Xiao Yan knew about it in such circumstances. He raised his hand and waved lightly.

“Don’t mention it. Anyway, the Blood Lotus Pill was useless to me at that time, and giving it to you was also for my own sake.”

“Even so, without your Blood Lotus Pill, I would never have made it out alive. If I don’t repay this favor, I’ll never be at peace in my heart.” Xiao Yan said stubbornly, “If you have any needs, please feel free to ask. As long as it’s something I can do, I will do my best.”

Hearing Xiao Yan’s words, Gu He was slightly taken aback, then lowered his head and smiled helplessly, looking at Xiao Yan through his glasses.

“Alright, I also have a question for you. Can you listen?”

“Senior Gu He, please go ahead.”

Xiao Yan responded immediately, then realized and pulled a chair up to the table in the room.

“Sorry for being impolite, please sit down and let’s talk.”

“No need, I’ll just ask one question and then leave.” Gu He waved his hand to decline, then stared at Xiao Yan intently. “Why did you save Queen Medusa?”

This question was what Gu He most wanted to know.

He couldn’t understand why Xiao Yan would willingly walk into the flame to save Queen Medusa.

Even without knowing the horror of the Heavenly Flame, just by hearing Queen Medusa’s desperate screams, one could understand.

Nevertheless, Xiao Yan still went in without hesitation and even gave the Blood Lotus Pill he possessed to Queen Medusa.

Gu He wanted to know the reason behind Xiao Yan’s actions.

Perhaps this was where he lost to him.

After listening to Gu He’s inquiry, Xiao Yan didn’t hesitate and answered directly.

“For gratitude.”

“Gratitude?”

Gu He raised an eyebrow, and Xiao Yan nodded, saying firmly, “If it weren’t for Queen Medusa’s help, I might have been killed by Yan Yan Luo Tian. And Queen Medusa suffered from the backlash of the Heavenly Flame because she chose to save me, so I must repay her kindness.”

“…That’s not your fault then.” Gu He paused for a moment, speaking softly, “Even if you did nothing, no one would blame you.”

What Gu He said was true.

Saving Xiao Yan was Queen Medusa’s own choice.

And the backlash from the Heavenly Flame because of saving him was also Queen Medusa’s own bitter fruit.

Xiao Yan didn’t need to take responsibility for that, and no one would criticize him for it.

However, what Xiao Yan said next stunned Gu He.

“No, someone would criticize me.”

“Huh?”

Gu He’s expression suddenly froze, then he saw Xiao Yan’s serious gaze.

“That someone is me.”

“If at that time, I knew I could save Queen Medusa and repay her kindness but didn’t take action because I was afraid of death.”

“I’m sure, I would never forgive myself in my entire life!”

“I want my future self to be able to face my past honestly and without regret!”

“I don’t want my future self to regret any choices I made in the past!”

Looking at Xiao Yan’s sincere expression, Gu He was immediately stunned in place.

Both Xiao Yan’s words and his eyes proved his sincerity.

These words are absolutely sincere and heartfelt from him, without any falsehood!

After a long time, Gu He slowly came back to his senses.

There was no longer any hostility in his heart towards Xiao Yan.

Their characters were too different.

If it were him, he definitely couldn’t do what Xiao Yan did.

Gu He also considered himself someone who is kind to others, but he would never be able to sacrifice his life just to repay a debt.

Even if not his life, if repaying the kindness would harm his interests too much, he would probably not do it either.

Not just him, compared to Xiao Yan, anyone would seem so despicably selfish, making it unbearable to look at.

Clearly, Xiao Yan was the extraordinary one.

Heh…

Gu He lowered his head, pushed his glasses, and smiled wryly.

It’s no wonder Yun Yun values him so much.

“I really… completely lost.”

A sense of relief appeared on Gu He’s face, causing Xiao Yan to be puzzled.

Lost? What did he lose?

Then, seeing Gu He turning and walking towards the door, Xiao Yan quickly came to his senses and spoke up.

“Senior Gu He, I will compensate you for the Blood Lotus Pill and the other pills from before!”

“Let’s talk about it later. I’m not in the mood right now.”

Gu He waved his hand without looking back, leaving the room and gently closing the door.

Standing at the door, he sighed lightly, walking slowly towards the corridor on one side.

However, when passing the corner, he suddenly stopped, then heard Yun Yun’s voice.

“What do you think of him?”

Gu He glanced sideways, looking at Yun Yun leaning against the corner with her arms crossed, pushed his glasses, and said helplessly.

“Yun Yun, eavesdropping on other people’s conversations isn’t a good habit.”

“Anyway, you didn’t say anything I shouldn’t hear.” Yun Yun shrugged and asked again, “So, what do you think of  him?”

“…I’m completely inferior. In terms of being a person, I’ve been thoroughly defeated.” Gu He lowered his head slightly, smiling bitterly, “I intended to find some fault with him and then use coercion to keep him away from you.”

“Now it seems, I appear quite petty.”

“Haha~~~” Hearing Gu He’s self-deprecating words, Yun Yun couldn’t help but laugh, “Even someone as cautious as you can’t find fault with him. It seems my judgment is indeed correct.”

“Is it okay to say that in front of me?” Gu He glanced displeasedly at Yun Yun, then turned his eyes to Xiao Yan’s room, with a hint of relief in his eyes, “But compared to him, anyone would seem petty.”

“That’s true.” Yun Yun shrugged indifferently, then asked, “By the way, I heard before coming here, you have a Body Transformation Pill?”

“Ah— I intended to use it as a bargaining chip to exchange for the Heavenly Flame from Queen Medusa, but now it seems unnecessary.”

Gu He admitted, raising an eyebrow in confusion.

“Why do you ask?”

“I promised a certain magical beast before to find a Body Transformation Pill for it. If you don’t need it, could you give it to me?” Yun Yun looked at Gu He solemnly, “Of course, I will pay the corresponding reward.”

“…”

Gu He remained silent for a moment, then took out a pill bottle from his storage ring and threw it directly to Yun Yun.

“Take it.”

“Huh?!”

Yun Yun stared blankly at the pill bottle containing the Body Transformation Pill in her hand, her eyes filled with astonishment.

This Body Transformation Pill was a seventh-grade pill, something even the current Gu He couldn’t refine, and it must have cost him a great deal to obtain it.

And he’s just giving it to her like this?

“Gu He, this—”

“Take it, while I haven’t changed my mind.” Gu He gently interrupted Yun Yun’s words, speaking softly, “Men are most vulnerable when they’re heartbroken. By the time I recover, I might not give it to you anymore. Take this opportunity to grab it quickly.”

“…Then, I won’t be polite.” Yun Yun paused for a moment, then took the pill bottle and put it away. “But I’ll still give you the reward. I don’t want to feel ashamed in front of Xiao Yan for anything.”

Hearing Yun Yun’s words, Gu He smiled lightly.

“It’s not easy for you to fall for someone like this.” Gu He pushed his glasses and glanced at Yun Yun’s abdomen, “What are you going to do about the child? The Sect Master of the Yun Lan Sect got pregnant before marriage. Those Sect Elders might be so furious they’d flip the roof of the sect!”

“This is my private matter, and they have no right to interfere.”

Yun Yun said softly, a hint of fierceness in her eyes.

“Rather, I might have to cause them some trouble.”

Two days ago, after everything was settled, Yun Yun finally had the opportunity to interrogate the witnesses brought by Xiao Yan again.

Fortunately, those witnesses were just frightened by the battles of the two Dou Huang (Battle Emperor, 7th Level), Jia Xing Tian, and Yao Ye. After waking up, they were questioned and revealed the true forces behind them, which turned out to be the Mo Clan.

However, it was also a fact that the Mo Clan was under the protection of the Yun Lan Sect, and this was confirmed by Jia Xing Tian and Yao Ye.

In the matter of the slave trade, even though Yun Lan Sect didn’t participate in any of it, it indeed acted as a shield for the Mo Clan. Just this alone made Yun Yun extremely angry!

Afterwards, Yao Ye also told her about many despicable things that the Yun Lan Sect had done behind the scenes. Yet, she, as the Sect Master of Yun Lan Sect, knew nothing about these things!

Some people in Yun Lan Sect had really gone too far!

This time, when I go back, I must thoroughly rectify Yun Lan Sect from top to bottom!

Seeing Yun Yun’s expression, Gu He guessed what she wanted to do and frowned slightly, advising softly.

“Don’t act rashly about Yun Lan Sect’s matters.”

“Over the years, I’ve also heard a lot of negative news about Yun Lan Sect, but those are just rumors without solid evidence.”

“Even though you’re the sect master, it might be difficult to execute certain people in Yun Lan Sect without evidence.”

“Maybe by then, not only will Yun Lan Sect fail to be rectified successfully, but your position as Sect Master might also be stripped away. It’s not worth the risk.”

After listening to Gu He’s words, Yun Yun breathed a sigh of relief and said calmly.

“Don’t worry, I have my ways.”

“Although I usually don’t take care of sect matters, it doesn’t mean I’m clueless about everything.”

Yun Yun looked at Gu He and admonished softly.

“For the time being, don’t go to Yun Lan Sect. I don’t want them to drag you into this mess.”

Gu He’s reputation in the Jia Ma Empire was absolutely huge, even the royal family wanted to win him over.

With such an identity, certain people in Yun Lan Sect, under certain circumstances, would definitely try to use him.

“Don’t worry.”

Upon hearing Yun Yun’s warning, Gu He pushed his glasses and smiled softly.

“I’m not that foolish yet.”