Fighting Soul Clan Demoness

Chapter 374 The Eve of the Competition
As expected, Xiao Yan's previous action of spying on the Fallen Heart Flame caused the Fire Spirit to riot, causing the elders to instantly sound the alarm and hurriedly dismiss all the students in the tower.

As the 'culprit', Xiao Yan, after seeing a group of students cursing and swearing because their practice was interrupted, felt guilty and secretly said "I'm sorry", then secretly left the scene with Hun Ruoruo.

There was no other way. This Heart Flame would erupt sooner or later anyway. If he sounded the alarm in the inner courtyard in advance, it would help avoid casualties among the students.

Xiao Yan had no choice but to comfort himself in this way.

However, before he could relax, Su Qian, the chief elder of the inner courtyard, came to his door uninvited.

"Uh, Elder Su Qian?"

After pushing open the gate and seeing the tall and straight old man, Xiao Yan's heart suddenly trembled and he couldn't help but murmur.

I wonder if this old man has discovered that Ruoruo and I broke into the secret room?

"I didn't realize you were here in person. Please forgive my rudeness. I hope the Great Elder will not blame me."

Xiao Yan clasped his fists and spoke in an air of impeccable integrity.

"Haha, little guy, I haven't seen you for a while. I'm really surprised by your reputation in the inner courtyard."

As if sensing the wariness in the other party's words, Su Qian did not point it out, but just smiled faintly and said.

Hearing this, Xiao Yan shook his head calmly and said, "Great Elder, you are too kind."

The atmosphere in the air seemed a little dull as Xiao Yan acted like a sullen person. He knew that the old man in front of him was a terrifyingly powerful man with the cultivation level of a Dou Zong. Once he noticed anything unusual, he would be subdued in an instant.

In such a situation, saying one more word would obviously increase the risk of being exposed.

Seeing this, Su Qian stroked his beard and subtly changed the subject: "I heard from Zi Yan that you seem to have lived here for quite some time. Young people, you still need to learn to be restrained."

Xiao Yan: "."

The words of the upright old man immediately choked Xiao Yan, leaving him speechless, but he felt relieved after a moment.

As early as when he first entered the inner courtyard, the news that he was not allowed to stay out overnight was deliberately reminded by this extremely upright elder in front of him. Naturally, he would not be surprised when he heard such words now.

This old man has never been a serious person from the beginning!
"Great Elder, we are not what you think."

Xiao Yan explained with gritted teeth, but his voice became weaker and weaker, and finally it was almost inaudible.

Well, now that things have come to this, he found that it seemed impossible to explain it clearly.

To be honest, it is indeed a happy thing to be matched up by people around you, but Xiao Yan really doesn't want to use this method to coerce Ruoruo. She doesn't seem like the kind of person who would compromise because of what others say.

But the problem is that she herself did not show any resistance.

Neither accepting nor refusing, not even letting her mention it, just letting herself stay in her room.
What is this called?
With a wry smile, Xiao Yan said nothing more, but just lowered his head in frustration.

"Don't worry, kid. As long as you don't get caught by the other elders, I can turn a blind eye."

Patting Xiao Yan's shoulder, Su Qian said cheerfully.

"The Great Elder's visit this time should not be solely for the student's personal affairs."

"Indeed, the reason why I suddenly came to you is related to the previous riot of the Fallen Heart Flame."

"Meteoric, Meteoric Heart Flame?! There's actually a strange fire in the inner courtyard?"

Hearing Xiao Yan's shocked and puzzled voice, Su Qian raised his eyebrows slightly and said in a rather strange tone:
"Little fellow, you're still too naive to hide anything from me." "As far as I know, there's a strange attraction between different fires. I think the strange phenomenon in the tower earlier was caused by the different fire in your body, right?"

"This"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's face stiffened slightly, and the shock on his face immediately turned into embarrassment. As a Dou Zong-level expert who had guarded the Fallen Heart Flame for many years, it was indeed a ridiculous thing for him to want to hide it from the other party.

"Well, okay, I did see a little bit."

Xiao Yan spread his hands, "However, due to the barrier, I couldn't see the situation inside very clearly. At that time, I was basically only concerned with escaping."

"You cunning boy, why are you always so wary of me?"

Su Qian said helplessly, "I came here only to remind you not to tell anyone else about this. As someone who controls the strange fire, if the Fallen Heart Flame erupts again, the academy might even need your help."

Strange fire is a spiritual object of heaven and earth, which can be encountered but not sought after. For example, the huge territory of Canaan Academy was gradually developed and expanded with the help of the Fallen Heart Flame, but Xiao Yan himself owns one of them.

There is no doubt that this is a manifestation of great courage and great fortune.

With such students joining the academy, Su Qian asked himself that unless his head was hit by the door, there was absolutely no way they could have any bad intentions.

Isn’t it better to have a student with unlimited potential than to kill the goose that lays the eggs?
Besides, don't you see there's an even more terrifying existence behind him?
Sensing the traces of soul power coming from the house, Su Qian's mouth twitched, and then he sighed softly:

"This matter is not urgent. You should think it over carefully. The seal inside the tower still needs to be reinforced, so I will not stay here for long."

"Also, there are only a few days left until the Power Ranking Competition. With your third place ranking, I'm afraid you'll attract many challenges. I heard that kid Liu is eager to learn from you again."

"Anyone I defeat will never have the chance to defeat me again." Xiao Yan smiled and said casually.

"Good, good boy, no wonder that old man Huo admires you so much. Now you are like a young man, now you are so arrogant."

Su Qian laughed loudly, and then his figure flashed, and he became vague and ethereal as if strange, and finally turned into countless points of light.

"Finally, it's my own selfish desire. Please take good care of Zi Yan. After all these years, this is the first time I've seen her care so much about others. Only those with pure hearts can gain the recognition of Warcraft."

"You are, and so is Ruoruo."

As soon as he finished speaking, the old man's body disappeared without a trace.

"Innocent Heart?"

Xiao Yan stared blankly at the direction where Su Qian disappeared. He never expected that the other party would say such words.

To be honest, after arriving at Canaan Academy, he actually always felt a little guilty. Whether it was Elder Huo, Elder Su Qianda, or even the law enforcement elders that could be seen everywhere, they all had such a sincere feeling towards the students.

He suddenly felt a little guilty.

After all, in the final analysis, the purpose of coming to Canaan Academy was just to seize the strange fire and leave Ruoruo with an easy life.

"I hope there will be a compromise by then. I can't let down the people who are good to me like this."

Xiao Yan smacked his lips lightly, his eyes became sharp, and he suddenly grinned and said:

"Everyone says I'm crazy, so I'll show you what true madness looks like during the Power Ranking Competition."

The courtyard door was closed gently, in stark contrast to the boy's calm expression. His heart, which had been silent for a long time, suddenly roared like a drum, lively and fierce.

(End of this chapter)