Chapter 69: Seven-Day Countdown

  Xiao Lie's injuries quickly recovered under Xiao Yan's precious medicinal pellets, and his strength also made great progress.

  During his recovery, Xiao Yan naturally detected the current strength of Xiao Lie, who was at the peak of a Dou Shi and could break through that layer of barrier to become a Da Dou Shi at any time.

  As for Xiao Yan, after a brief moment of contemplation, he secretly used a drop of the Earth Heart Purifying Body Milk during his recovery. With the help of this enormous energy, Xiao Yan finally broke through the barrier and entered the realm of the Great Dou Zhe. Although his injuries had healed and his strength had greatly increased, after undergoing this great transformation, Xiao Yan's entire demeanor had undoubtedly become even more sinister than before. It was fine when he spoke with close relatives like Xiao Yan, but once he conversed with outsiders, the sharp, cold gaze in his eyes made others feel as if they were sitting on pins and needles.

  Bai Shan learned of the changes in Xiao Yan's family and almost wanted to take advantage of the situation, but Xiao Yan was now like a raging lion, and anyone who dared to approach him would be bitten. So he was more stable than usual. However, he always felt that Xiao Yan was staring at him with gloomy eyes.

  "Xiao Yanzi, let me tell you about Han Feng's affairs." Just as Xiao Yan had finally calmed down and Yao Lao himself had also calmed down, a gentle voice sounded. "As I expected, he has taken a liking to your heterodox fire!"

  "What's going on, Teacher?" Xiao Yan asked in surprise.

  "Because of his Kung Fu, it's also the 'Burning Finger'! It seems like he recalled memories from back then, Yao Lao's voice was somewhat hoarse: "Back then, he was my disciple! In order to obtain the 'Burning Finger' and my Bone Chilling Ice Fire, he joined forces with those Soul Temple scoundrels to launch a sneak attack on me. Luckily I had a narrow escape, fleeing into this ring."

  "So that's what you mean, Han Xiao is actually my senior?" Xiao Yan found out about Han Xiao for the first time and was greatly shocked, never expecting that this guy who had been targeting him had such an identity!

  The old pharmacist sighed and said, "In those days I was really blind to have raised such a treacherous and ungrateful disciple. Now that he has found you, you must be careful. He is ruthless and will stop at nothing, and his talent for alchemy and cultivation are not bad either. More importantly, his cultivation time far exceeds yours, so for now, you're no match for him."

  "Then... will I have no choice but to hand over the Ancestral Fire?" Xiao Yan was reluctant, having only just found this Ancestral Fire after great difficulty.

  "Absolutely cannot hand over the hetero fire! Han Feng will only kill you and your brother." Yao Lao said, who knew his disciple well. "However, he should still not know my whereabouts, perhaps this is a chance to turn things around!"

  Xiao Yan nodded heavily, things had come to this, and there was no other way. Unfortunately, Han Feng's appointment was set for seven days later. Otherwise, with the help of his own acquired Astral Falling Heart Flame and Wind Thunder Anger Flame, even if it were this senior brother, he would have the confidence to fight!

  ……

  "I've said it before, Leng Lao, help me stall for a few more days. Now is the most difficult time for Xiao Yan Gege, I can't leave now!" Xun Er's eyebrows were tightly furrowed.

  "Miss, the date is approaching, and I heard... the Black Bone Army is on its way!" Old Ling also had no choice but to understand Xun Er's concern for Xiao Yan's safety, but helplessly, the return journey was near.

  The Hei Yan army's weight, Xun Er also understood that if they didn't return now, it was likely that they would enter the academy and see Xiao Yan, which was something Xun Er did not want to see.

  “……I understand, Old Ling. I’ll go see Brother Xiao Yan first.” Xun Er stood up and walked out, leaving behind a faint fragrance and a beautiful silhouette in the corridor, but Old Ling just shook his head helplessly.

  "Hmm? Xun'er, it's so late, what are you doing here?" Xiao Yan looked up to find Xun'er, and smiled faintly. This exquisite and gentle girl was forever the last pure land in his heart.

  The young girl stood in front of Xiao Yan, her slender and delicate body exuding a faint, enchanting fragrance that made Xiao Yan's heart flutter imperceptibly. Unbeknownst to him, the little pest who used to follow him around had now blossomed into a lively and charming beauty.

  But Xun Er's face was filled with a mix of helplessness and reluctance, shaking her head in dismay. She finally spoke up, "Xiao Yan gege, I... came to see you. In a few days, you'll be going to rescue your brother, it's too dangerous for you to go alone."

  Xiao Yan walked up and patted Xun Er's head, saying: "Don't worry, I have a way."

  Xun'er lowered her head, gritted her teeth, and after a while, she finally said in a soft voice: "Sorry, Xiao Yan gege, Xun'er is about to leave."

  "What?" Xiao Yan knew in his heart that this day would eventually come, because the identity of this girl was too different from his. However, he did not expect it to be at this critical juncture, when the Xiao family was most in danger.

  Xun'er's beautiful eyes were filled with tears, her moving gaze fixed on Xiao Yan. She was also helpless, this time her father could tacitly condone the radical faction's move against the Xiao family, but next time wouldn't he make a move against Xiao Yan? If she stayed any longer, Xiao Yan's situation would likely become even more precarious.

  "My family has already sent someone to pick me up." After saying that, Xun Er took out a black scroll from her sleeve and said: "This scroll of fighting skills requires the strength of a Dou Huang rank or higher to open it. From young to old, Brother Xiao Yan has never accepted any gifts from me. Consider this my first gift to you, Brother Xiao Yan."

  Looking at the scroll with doubt, Xiao Yan knew that it must be very valuable. After a round of decline, but finally still under Xun Er's firmness to accept it.

  "Then Xun'er went back to her room first. Brother Xiao Yan, rest well." Lotus steps lightly moved, and Xun'er walked out the door.

  After Xun'er left, Yao Lao's voice soon rang out: "With your little girlfriend's identity and background, the martial skill that can make her so highly valued is probably not an ordinary thing." Xiao Yan nodded silently, his eyes flickering slightly, and finally let out a soft sigh.

  At the same time, ten Black Mist soldiers who came to pick up Xun Er encountered a black-robed man who intercepted them in mid-air.

  "Hei Yuan Army?" Xiao Xing Meng looked at the ten people riding giant four-winged unicorns in front of him and asked in a low voice.

  "Who are you? This is the Black Ink Army's business, don't look for trouble." The man at the front seemed to be around 24 or 25 years old, with a very handsome appearance, wearing a purple-black robe.

  This man is Ling Quan, the deputy commander of the Black Mist Army.

  They don't take the title of "Duke" seriously, but being able to utter the words "Black Ink Army" means they are definitely up to no good.

  "Hehe, everyone on the Dou Qi continent will give you face, but there is one family that won't, and I just so happen to be from that family."

  Ling Quan's face sank, he had already understood the other party's background and the reason for their fearless attitude. As Xiao Xing Meng said, there was only one family in the world that would not be polite to the Gu tribe, and that was the Hun tribe, which stood at the top of the mainland along with the Gu tribe.

  "Hmph, our families are sworn enemies, you're courting death!" Lingquan growled: "Listen up! Surround them!"

  The Black Vortex Army was indeed well-trained, and the nine subordinates quickly surrounded Xiao Xing Meng.

  "No, no, you've got it all wrong, I won't run away." Xiao Xing Meng shook his head. Recently, the Xiao family had been plagued by a series of misfortunes, causing Xiao Yan to intensify his cultivation in preparation for rescuing his older brother in a few days' time. Xiao Mei, on the other hand, was worried and sad, often shedding tears. Although Xiao Mei's beauty was enhanced by her Lin Daiyu-like temperament, this sorrowful atmosphere really didn't suit Xiao Xing Meng's personality, especially since he had been involved in the Xiao family's tragic events.

  No choice but to run out and get some fresh air, just in time to discover the ancient tribe's Black Mist Army has arrived to escort Xun Er, might as well use this opportunity to test the strength of the younger generation of the ancient tribe.