pertwk 337. Expressing True Feelings
337. Expressing True Feelings
"Why is that?" Huo Yi could understand Huo Xuan's disdain for using underhanded methods to influence Xiao Yan, but his initiative to protect Xiao Yan left Huo Yi completely baffled.
"Xiao Yan... is a very good opponent." Huo Xuan's eyes revealed appreciation, but his appreciation was still more about his self-confidence: "It's just that his current strength is still too weak. I don't want him to suddenly die at the hands of some nobody."
Huo Xuan may be considered an unknown figure, but someone who can now threaten Xiao Yan must be a heavyweight in Zhongzhou. Behind Huo Xuan is the entire Yan Clan. Although he only supports Xiao Yan in his personal capacity, everyone will have to consider the consequences of angering this rising star of the Yan Clan.
"Xiao Xuan, raising such an opponent is extremely irrational! You should have felt his flames, right? They were formed by the fusion of multiple different flames! In the many years of the Yan Clan's history, it's not that no one has ever done it before, but for a mere Dou Zong to do so is still an astonishing achievement. Have you considered what would happen if he grew up and coveted the different flames of my Yan Clan?"
A true man knows what to do and what not to do!
Huo Xuan stood atop the peak, surveying the magnificent mountain scenery below. A gust of wind swept through, making his robes flutter loudly. He stood unmoved against the wind, thinking, "Xiao Yan is just an ordinary person without the bloodline of a Dou Di. If I have to use any means against him, what qualifications will I have to compete with guys like Lei Dong, Hun Feng, and Gu Qingyang in the future?"
"If he can steal our clan's unique flame, that's his own skill!"
"Where is that little girl from that ancient tribe? Aren't you worried at all?"
"Who Xun'er chooses is her prerogative. I'll only do what I should do, for example..." Huo Xuan's eyes gleamed with intense fighting spirit: "Defeat Xiao Yan honorably in front of her!"
Huo Xuan stretched out his fist and clenched it tightly. A domineering pale black flame suddenly surged out. This was Huo Xuan's strange fire—the Eight Desolate Annihilation Flame! In fact, he had already sensed the abnormality of his strange fire just now. It was the same abnormality that he encountered when he encountered a powerful flame. Huo Xuan also said to the void, "Xiao Yan, hurry up and become stronger. Time will not wait for you."
Standing behind Huo Xuan, Huo Yi shook his head, inwardly chuckling: "Young man, you're still a bit naive." Huo Xuan's disagreement didn't mean he wouldn't do it; he couldn't possibly let go of a genius who could fuse three different flames. Since he couldn't take Xiao Yan away, he might as well let Xiao Yan come to the Yan Clan himself. Therefore, while treating Xiao Yan, he still made some adjustments. The energy he left behind wouldn't normally affect Xiao Yan, but if Xiao Yan wanted to break through to the Dou Zun level, his arrangement would take effect. After Xiao Yan's repeated failures, his only option was to come to the Yan Clan to find him, since he had promised to send Xiao Yan to the Saint level!
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Inside the Starfall Pavilion, after confirming that Xiao Yan was alright, everyone went to rest as arranged. Although everyone was powerful, they had indeed fought several life-or-death battles that day, and everyone needed time to recover their energy. Little Fairy Doctor, having exhausted herself during the day, had been holding on until Xiao Yan was out of danger, but collapsed after the Yan Clan left. Qing Lin, on the other hand, was unusually weak after her attacks and could only recover slowly on her own. In the end, the task of taking care of Xiao Yan fell solely on Xun'er, and naturally, no one had any objections.
Inside Xiao Yan's room, Xun'er sat quietly beside him. They hadn't seen each other for a long time, and just hearing his strong breathing and heartbeat made her feel incredibly at ease. Although she was a pampered young lady in the ancient clan, with suitors going to great lengths to win her heart, she could only ever think of the person before her. A young girl's heart is sometimes strange; once someone enters it in her youth, it closes tightly to everyone else afterward.
After watching Xiao Yan for a long time, Xun'er suddenly felt a playful urge and reached out to pinch Xiao Yan's nose. She knew that the latter always liked to touch his nose unconsciously.
Then Xun'er said to Xiao Yan, who was still asleep, "Brother Xiao Yan, if you don't wake up soon, Xun'er might have to leave again, and then you'll have to go to the Ancient Realm to find me."
"You're really too naive. If you had just remembered to give me the Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill back then, you probably would have gotten a great deal this time." Although Xun'er's tone was somewhat reproachful, she naturally knew that it was because she was very important to Xiao Yan that he had given her such a high-quality pill back then. Xiao Yan didn't like sweet words; he only knew how to win people's hearts with actions.
"But Brother Xiao Yan probably doesn't want to wake up right now, since waking up would mean dealing with a lot of things! However, Sister Little Fairy Doctor is much prettier than you described, so it's normal to like her, isn't it?"
"Actually, as long as you're okay, I don't mind a lot of things. You're just too stubborn, always wanting to take on all the responsibility yourself. I can share a lot of things with you, but I know without even thinking that you won't ask me unless it's absolutely necessary."
Xun'er knew Xiao Yan was always aware of his powerful background, but he rarely sought her help. Instead, he possessed a domineering air about protecting her. That was Xiao Yan's inherent pride, which Xun'er always accepted. She felt it was perfectly fine to silently stand behind him. But this time was different. Several unexpected events had brought Xiao Yan to the brink of death, and at first, she even thought she was about to lose him! Although Xiao Yan's life was no longer in danger, Huo Yi's threat remained significant. If Huo Yi had insisted, the situation would still be uncertain. The ancient clans might be willing to protect her, but Xiao Yan might not.
A resolute glint flashed in Xun'er's eyes: "Brother Xiao Yan, after this, Xun'er will be going back to seclusion. I must have the power to help you!"
This time, she could only bring out two Dou Zun, a lineup that now seemed insufficient to help Xiao Yan. Xun'er didn't want to appear again and still be unable to help Xiao Yan solve his problems. Xun'er's current status in the Ancient Clan was high, but the power she could wield was still too small. If she wanted to gain anything from the Ancient Clan, she had to win over the elders. If they wouldn't budge, her actions would be severely restricted.