I am the right way to defeat you

After finishing their meal, the two set off again. This time, Nalan Yanran was much quieter and focused on following Xiao Yan.

Soon, as dusk approached, the two finally arrived at the edge of the mountains and saw the brightly lit holy city of Gama.

"We've finally arrived! That's the Holy City of Gama!"

Nalan Yanran excitedly pointed ahead. Xiao Yan was about to say something when his expression suddenly turned serious, and he picked up Nalan Yanran and rolled to the side.

Before Nalan Yanran could react, a deep pit was blasted out of the spot where the two had just been standing by Dou Qi. Then, a man blocked Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran's path, separating them from the road to Jia Ma Holy City. Nalan Yanran's pupils suddenly contracted.

He was one of the three men who kidnapped him!

"We almost let you run back, you little brat." The man's eyes were full of relief, then his gaze towards Xiao Yan was filled with resentment. "Damn brat, how dare you ruin our plans?"

Before Xiao Yan could even be on guard, the man rushed up and punched him, sending Xiao Yan's young body flying several meters away. After rolling around a few times, Xiao Yan collapsed to the ground, unable to move.

"Hey!" Nalan Yanran's expression changed drastically. She rushed to Xiao Yan's side, her eyes filled with panic as she looked at his trembling body, writhing in pain. "How are you? Are you alright?"

Xiao Yan lay on the ground, retching uncontrollably, unable to utter a single complete sentence.

Xiao Yan's heart was already filled with fear.

I’m going to die, die, die, die!

The difference between a Dou Shi and a Dou Zhe is so great that Xiao Yan, after just one punch, experienced the approach of death for the first time so profoundly.

I shouldn't have meddled. No, I shouldn't have even left Wutan City!

Xiao Yan's previous good fortune made him think that his choices didn't matter. However, when death was truly imminent, he realized how naive he had been.

At this moment, the man slowly walked up. Nalan Yanran caught a glimpse of the three of them out of the corner of her eye, immediately stood up and blocked Xiao Yan's way, her eyes filled with anger.

"Hey, girl, get out of my way." The man clenched his fist, his eyes filled with ferocity. "I'm going to kill this kid and teach him the price of meddling."

Because of Xiao Yan, they wasted so much time for no reason, and their hatred for Xiao Yan was naturally beyond measure.

Upon hearing the man's words, Xiao Yan trembled again, raising his eyes in horror to look at the petite figure blocking his way.

Don't move aside! Don't move aside! Don't move aside!
Xiao Yan kept whispering his hopes in his heart, even though he knew that Nalan Yanran couldn't change anything, he still couldn't help but pray.

The base and weak thoughts were so real at that moment.

However, faced with the man's threat, Nalan Yanran did not hesitate at all and cursed loudly.

"Delusion! A bunch of bullies who prey on the weak! If you have the guts, kill me!"

Having received Nalan Jie's teachings since childhood, Nalan Yanran would never abandon her savior; she would never back down.

Besides, who is she? Nalan Jie's own granddaughter! She didn't believe these three men would dare to do anything to her!
Seeing Nalan Yanran's unwavering resolve, the man's face turned icy cold. He channeled his fighting spirit into his foot and delivered a powerful kick to Nalan Yanran's abdomen.

"Uh!"

Little Nalan Yanran suddenly felt a sharp pain, clutched her stomach and fell to the ground. She opened her mouth to cry out in pain, but could only let out a hoarse moan, and tears fell from her eyes in pain.

The man crouched down, grabbed Nalan Yanran's hair, lifted her head up, and glared at her fiercely. "You brat, stop pretending. It seems we were too gentle with you before, causing you to misunderstand. If it weren't for your grandfather, who do you think you are?"

These words undoubtedly shattered Nalan Yanran's dignity, making her realize for the first time in her life that her self-esteem was entirely built on Nalan Jie's protection.

"Weren't you supposed to be very brave?" The man held Nalan Yanran's head with one hand, and slowly raised the other hand under Nalan Yanran's terrified gaze. "I'll teach you a lesson now, and make you behave like a rabbit from now on."

As Nalan Yanran watched, the man's fist grew larger and larger. Nalan Yanran could almost foresee the pain she was about to suffer, and she closed her eyes in fear.

Bang!
With a dull thud, Nalan Yanran suddenly collapsed to the ground. She opened her eyes in confusion and saw Xiao Yan kneeling in front of her, trembling. The man in front of her was clutching his stomach, his body slightly bent, glaring at Xiao Yan through gritted teeth.

"You brat, how dare you headbutt me!"

Xiao Yan trembled, unable to utter a single word of response, yet he still forced himself to stand up with difficulty, pressing his body tightly against Nalan Yanran. Nalan Yanran could even clearly see Xiao Yan's constantly trembling shoulders.

Nalan Yanran knew that Xiao Yan was very scared, extremely scared.

Even so, he still stood in front of him.

For the first time, Nalan Yanran's young heart was stirred.

At this moment, Xiao Yan's mind was in turmoil, and he kept questioning himself.

What am I doing?
You'll die.
Why didn't you just slip away during the opportunity?
What kind of hero are you trying to be?
Xiao Yan slowly raised his head. His eyes, hidden by his black hair, were unfocused, but there was no fear in them. His black eyes shone with a determined light.

Xiao Yan had no idea what he was thinking at that moment.

But there was one thing he was very certain of.

If he just runs away like this, he'll never be able to face the Xiao family again!
"Ughhhhhh!!!"

Xiao Yan roared and charged at the man, desperately trying to unleash his weak fighting spirit to attack him.

However, the result was obvious: it posed little threat to the man, and he kicked Xiao Yan away as easily as if he were dealing with a dead dog on the roadside.

But Xiao Yan did not stop there. He struggled to his feet again and charged at the man once more.

And so, Nalan Yanran watched helplessly as Xiao Yan charged at the man time and time again, only to be kicked to the ground again and again. His small body looked so comical and pathetic, but Nalan Yanran felt an indescribable sense of emotion and longing.

He did it for me. He did it for me.
I want to be like him too.
Even when afraid, they can stand in front of others; no matter how many times they are defeated, they can get up again and again.
I want to too.
The intense pain caused Nalan Yanran's consciousness to gradually fade, and she fell into a coma with tears in her eyes.

On this side, Xiao Yan was already covered in blood, but he still stood up fearlessly. The man was also very agitated, adding fierce fighting spirit to his hands, and his eyes revealed killing intent.

"Annoying brat, I don't have time to waste on you." The man raised his hand, flashed in front of Xiao Yan, and slammed it down on Xiao Yan's head. "Die!"

Just at this critical moment, a hand suddenly reached out from the side and tightly gripped the man's arm, startling him.

He turned his head and saw that several solemnly dressed men had surrounded him, and the family crests on their chests made the man's face turn pale instantly.

The guards of the Nalan family!
The guards on duty had cold, stern expressions and glared intently at the man.

"Found you, thief!" (End of Chapter)