Fighting Soul Clan Demoness

Chapter 497 "I Care"

After escaping from the Tianshan Blood Pool, Xiao Yan and Venerable Skyfire took a short rest and soon headed towards the temporary Soul Palace.

This mission at the Tianshan Blood Pool is closely related to whether Xiao Yan can go to the branch hall to gather information, and there must not be any mistakes.

Therefore, in order to avoid complications, he didn't even have time to change his blood-stained clothes, and immediately went to find the Shadow Protector who was waiting for a response.

"came back?"

Inside the tent, Protector Shadow slowly stood up. Upon seeing Xiao Yan's ragged appearance, he couldn't help but frown slightly, "Protector Yan, what's wrong with you?"

"The Gold-Eating Rat Clan has a strong control over the Tianshan Blood Pool. I was not careful for a moment and suffered some minor injuries."

Xiao Yan casually waved his hand and reclined on the chair, saying lazily, "Fortunately, I have fulfilled my mission."

After hearing what Xiao Yan said, Shadow Protector felt relieved a little. He stood up and sat beside Xiao Yan, ignoring the bloodstains all over his body.

"I was surprised to find that the Tianshan Blood Pool could cause a notoriously cautious person like you to suffer such a loss."

The Shadow Guardian's eyes were penetrating. "However, considering your personality, you came back to report without even changing your clothes. Could it be that there is something important you need to deal with?"

Hearing this, Xiao Yan's heart moved slightly, and he obviously realized that he was a little too impatient.

Knowing he couldn't act hastily, he remained expressionless, but echoed the other person's words, "The Heavenly Protector is right before our eyes. Shadow Protector, if you were in that situation, what would you have thought?"

"You're getting anxious again." Shadow Protector laughed out loud, a rare outburst of laughter. He shook his head and said, "Who is Venerable Qinghai? He's not someone you can meet just because you want to. Even if he goes to a branch hall, it's likely just a formality. They'll change you into a set of soul robes, and that's all."

"Only when you actually own and build a temporary Soul Palace, perhaps you can see his true appearance."

Xiao Yan shrugged. "Your Excellency, this guardian is not that interested. However, the souls we have painstakingly surrendered do make me quite curious. Is that so-called great formation the place where all the souls are stored?"

Xiao Yan's words were full of ridicule, but it was precisely this seemingly unintentional remark that caused the Shadow Protector, who originally had a smiling look in his eyes, to suddenly frown.

A cold light flashed in his eyes, and he lowered his voice and said, "Protector Yan, watch your words and actions!"

"Don't inquire about the news of the Grand Formation, and don't act so lawless in the branch hall. If you say the wrong thing, even I can't protect you!"

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The cold words carried an undisguised warning, causing Xiao Yan's brows to furrow immediately. He didn't expect that the other party would be so secretive about the formation.

Obviously, even ordinary heaven-level guardians may not have the opportunity to come into contact with the large formation in the branch hall!
After weighing the pros and cons for a moment, Xiao Yan's eyes flickered. Finally, he licked his lips and walked out.

"understood."

The faint words echoed throughout the tent, but Xiao Yan's figure had already turned into nothingness and disappeared.

As the second-in-command of the temporary Soul Palace, Xiao Yan naturally has his own room. Apart from having someone to clean it on weekdays, no one else would dare to approach it. His level of nobility is no less than that of the Shadow Protector.

Walking into the room, Xiao Yan, who had been exhausted for a long time, took a wooden bucket filled with water without saying a word and jumped in. The sound of water splashing was followed by a comfortable sigh that was almost a groan.

"call"

Xiao Yan held onto the edge of the wooden barrel with his arms. Even though his sturdy body was covered with scars, it was still full of beautiful lines, and he looked much better than his former thin self.

As his bodybuilding skills improved, he no longer flexed his muscles only in combat, but now possessed a unique balance of strength and power, allowing him to guard against sneak attacks.

Gently tapping the edge of the wooden barrel, Xiao Yan closed his eyes and spoke lazily.

Skyfire Venerable slowly emerged from the ring, his expression solemn. "It's very likely that the Dou Zun-level expert isn't here. This is rare good news for you and me. However, since they place such importance on the formation, it's hard to say whether it will succeed."

Xiao Yan said, "From the information Ruoruo provided, she should have joined the Xingyun Pavilion within the Sifang Pavilion. Given her personality, she would never do anything without a purpose."

"So, I must go to the Sifang Pavilion Competition in March!"

Although his identity was exposed in front of Hun Ruoruo, Xiao Yan did not have too many distracting thoughts at the moment, because he knew that this opportunity to be promoted to a heavenly-level protector was his last chance to obtain news from Yin Valley.

Once you choose to give up, then this clue that is likely to play a key role will be completely cut off.
Xiao Yan would feel uneasy if Ruoruo missed the opportunity to reunite with her mother because of this.

Venerable Skyfire saw the other party's determination and said in a deep voice, "Boy, although I only assisted you for the chance of resurrection, after spending time with you, I have long regarded you as a half-successor. There are some things I must make clear on behalf of your master."

Xiao Yan put away his laziness and said solemnly, "Senior, please speak."

Taking a deep breath, Skyfire Venerable's expression became somewhat complicated. "Miss Ruoruo's matter is indeed the most urgent matter right now, but have you ever considered that, compared to this piece of news whose authenticity is still unknown, perhaps what she hopes for more is your safe return to her side?"

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Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed slightly, as if he was also considering what Venerable Skyfire said.

Before he could reply, Venerable Skyfire came forward and their eyes met:
"The power of the Dou Zun is far beyond your imagination. If you don't see the Qinghai Zun this time, it's fine. But if you do, you'll most likely be in danger of death. Have you thought it through?"

After these words were spoken, there was a long silence.

On one side is the long-cherished wish of the loved one, and on the other side is one's own safety. No matter which side you choose, it seems that it will only turn into irresponsibility to the other side. This is a dilemma and paradox, which has been difficult to achieve both in ancient and modern times.

In fact, not only Hun Ruoruo, but even Xiao Yan himself, would also feel frightened by her extreme behavior when the other party chose to pursue her goal, but his obsession was so difficult to shake that he was forced to compromise.

Therefore, if you put yourself in the other person's shoes, it will naturally not be so difficult to understand their feelings.

"For her and for myself, I have to do something and prove something." After an unknown amount of time, Xiao Yan suddenly said softly.

Venerable Skyfire's expression was complicated: "But she may not care about these proofs."

Xiao Yan shook his head: "I care."

"There's a saying: A true man has his ways and his ways. There's also a saying: A true man is born in heaven and earth; how can he live in depression and inferiority for long? I don't want to always rely on her, even if she never feels that way."

Venerable Tianhuo remained silent.

He was once a romantic and unrestrained man, and as a casual cultivator he earned the admiration and respect of countless people. How could he not know the nature of men?
Xiao Yan seemed completely unaware and continued, "As far as I know, Dou Zun-level cultivators should all be at the Spirit Realm or so, right?"

Venerable Skyfire's eyes widened: "Boy, you..."

"I want it all."

Xiao Yan's eyes turned dangerous, his right pupil, surrounded by black flames, emitted fiery sparks, evil and greedy.
"So, before tomorrow, I will break through the mortal realm and enter the spiritual realm!"

If Ruo had been able to shed all his shackles one day in the past, why couldn't he have entered the spiritual realm?
(End of this chapter)