area51novel 344. Provoked into action
344. Provoked into action
Amidst everyone's attention, the one who arrived at the center of the crowd was none other than Xiao Yan, who had recovered from his injuries and awakened! Sensing the change in the aura within the Starfall Pavilion, Xiao Yan rushed here as soon as he woke up and witnessed the scene just now.
"Brother Xiao Yan..." Xun'er was briefly lost in thought when she saw Xiao Yan appear again at the moment she needed him.
Xiao Yan focused all his attention on Xun'er. Xun'er, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, had grown even taller, and the girlish naiveté of youth had gradually disappeared. Only the gentleness in her eyes seemed to have never changed. Xiao Yan's body even trembled slightly from the excitement in his heart. He flashed in front of Xun'er and pulled the stunningly beautiful Xun'er into his arms tightly.
In this setting, with many spectators, Xun'er and Xiao Yan had only each other in their hearts. Xun'er's cheeks flushed slightly from Xiao Yan's somewhat forceful actions, but she also felt the intense emotions he expressed in his embrace.
Little Fairy Doctor, standing nearby, was equally delighted to see Xiao Yan return. However, witnessing everything before her, she also felt a pang of envy. She knew that the most tender part of Xiao Yan's heart belonged only to Xun'er. This had nothing to do with their past interactions; it was simply because she had arrived too late.
"What if I went first?" Little Fairy Doctor couldn't help but wonder, but her assumption would never be answered.
Xun'er murmured softly in Xiao Yan's arms, "I thought you didn't want to see me anymore."
Xiao Yan grinned and said, "Of course I want to see you! I want to see you every day, and I want to see you forever!"
Given the strength of everyone present, they naturally couldn't ignore the intimate words exchanged between the two. The white-haired elder cleared his throat twice to remind Xun'er of the situation. Upon being reminded, Xun'er remembered the context. She had been so excited upon seeing Xiao Yan that she had ignored everything else. But now, realizing her mistake, her feminine shyness could no longer be suppressed, and Xun'er hurriedly broke free from Xiao Yan's embrace. Her earlobes were already bright red, almost bleeding, but Xun'er still couldn't bear to leave Xiao Yan, placing her hand in his palm.
Meanwhile, Gu Yao, seeing Xiao Yan's appearance and his intimate interaction with Xun'er, grew increasingly jealous, his expression darkening and his eyes filled with a chilling coldness. He then asked Xiao Yan, "So you're that brat from the Xiao clan?"
At this moment, Xiao Yan and Gu Yao exchanged glances and Xiao Yan slowly said, "Didn't the Gu Clan teach you to be polite when visiting someone else's home?"
Gu Yao's eyes were filled with disdain for Xiao Yan. Ignoring what Xiao Yan said, he commented, "You have a big mouth, but your strength is too weak."
Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed slightly. He couldn't feel even the slightest bit of goodwill towards the ancient demon in front of him. He said in a deep voice, "Since you think my strength is too weak, why don't you try it yourself?"
The ancient demon, instead of being angry, laughed. He hadn't been provoked like this in a long time, even among the many powerful ancient clans. "If I hadn't promised Xun'er, I would have crushed you, you arrogant ant, right now!"
Lingquan then asked Gu Yao, "Commander, why don't I teach this brat a lesson?"
Seeing the two of them, Xun'er's face darkened again: "Gu Yao, Ling Quan, what exactly are you trying to do?"
With Xun'er's talent and beauty, she was naturally the absolute goddess in the hearts of many younger members of the ancient clan. In fact, Ling Quan himself had long realized that he was unworthy of Xun'er. Being with Xun'er was merely a fantasy in his mind, but he found it even more unacceptable that Xiao Yan could be with Xun'er!
The latter was nothing more than a boy from a poor, remote family! What right did such a person have to be with the goddess in his heart! The more Xun'er defended Xiao Yan, the more it stirred up the uncontrollable jealousy in Ling Quan's heart! He couldn't even tell whether he hated Xiao Yan or his own cowardice. He himself had knelt down in the face of the difference in status between himself and Xun'er, so he wouldn't allow Xiao Yan, who was of even lower status than him, to succeed! He was at least the commander of the Ancient Clan's Black Ice Army, while Xiao Yan was just a poor boy. He was unworthy, and Xiao Yan was even less worthy!
"Miss, this brat is a toad trying to eat swan meat. I'd better teach him a lesson!" Ling Quan didn't look at Xun'er, but instead gave Xiao Yan a provocative look, wanting to provoke Xiao Yan into taking the initiative to fight him.
Although he had already realized that Xiao Yan's level was higher than his, he was still the commander of the Black Ice Army, trained by the Ancient Clan! He had spent countless years cultivating in the Ancient Clan, learning numerous powerful fighting techniques, and even receiving instruction from Dou Zun and Dou Sheng experts. He believed that Xiao Yan had only managed to reach the high-star Dou Zong level through sheer luck. Once they clashed, he would be ruthlessly exposed; Xiao Yan was nothing but a paper tiger with bared teeth and claws!
How dare a mere Ling Quan defy her? Xun'er wanted to teach him a lesson, but Xiao Yan stopped her, smiling, "Xun'er, leave it to me!"
Xun'er saw into Xiao Yan's eyes. She was adept at reading information from his bright eyes, and she knew that Xiao Yan needed to prove something to himself. So she obediently stepped behind Xiao Yan and softly said, "Brother Xiao Yan, go for it! Don't worry about anything!"
Seeing Xun'er retreat, Ling Quan's smile deepened, though a barely perceptible ruthlessness flickered in his eyes: "Xiao Yan, is that it? At least you're a man for not hiding behind Miss. It's just a pity you don't know how powerful the Ancient Clan truly is, and how utterly despicable you are!"
Xiao Yan stood quietly in mid-air, seemingly oblivious to Ling Quan's harsh words: "Finished?"
"I will personally teach you what high and low status truly mean! Remember, I am Ling Quan, the commander of the Ancient Clan's Black Ice Army!"
Xiao Yan shook his head and smiled slightly: "A mere commander is probably the most prideful achievement of your life."
"Remember this, Xun'er, I'm determined to marry you! You so-called geniuses, commanders, and generals of all these ancient clans, I'll make you all shut up one by one!"
"Boy, after I cripple you, let's see if you still dare to talk so arrogantly!" Ling Quan's lightning-attribute battle qi flashed in his hand, and his aura was revealed, making him quite imposing. However, among the many Dou Zun powerhouses watching, Ling Quan's momentum seemed rather childish.
Xiao Yan smiled easily as he looked at Ling Quan who was heading towards him, and his body also exuded a dangerous aura that should not be underestimated!