Disappointed Xiao Yan

However.

A hint of curiosity arose in her heart.

This person seemed to have quietly snuck nearby only after that young man arrived. It looks like he's secretly protecting that young man?

A Dou Huang expert acting as a Protector for a mere Dou Practitioner?

Although it's not uncommon for core Disciples of large Families to have Protectors, judging by the young man's attire and demeanor, he doesn't seem to come from a prominent, well-established clan.

This combination is truly a bit strange.

At this moment, Ling Ying, who was forced to reveal himself, was filled with bitter complaints.

He was ordered by the Young Miss to secretly protect Young Master Xiao Yan. He thought this would be sufficient in the Jia Ma Empire, but he didn't expect to encounter one unexpected event after another tonight.

First, Young Master Xiao Yan rescued this woman, whose identity was unknown but was clearly a Dou Huang expert—this was already a huge problem.

Now.

He actually ran into these two unfathomably powerful women!

The flame that the red-dressed woman casually flicked earlier actually made his Soul tremble. It was definitely the legendary Heavenly Flame!

Because the Young Miss also controlled the Family's Sacred Flame, the Golden Emperor Sky Burning Flame, he also understood Heavenly Flames.

But the Heavenly Flame controlled by this woman, its aura was much more terrifying than the Young Miss's, indicating that she had completely mastered this flame.

Rather than temporarily Sealed within her body like the Young Miss.

"Your Excellency, please calm your anger," Ling Ying suppressed the surging waves in his heart, lowering his posture slightly, but still maintaining vigilance.

"This old man has no ill intentions. I was merely passing by and, seeing some unusual activity, came to investigate."

...Meanwhile, inside the cave.

Xiao Yan, who had just finished applying medicine for Yun Yun and was slightly relieved, suddenly heard Yao Lao's voice in his mind, filled with unprecedented solemnity and urgency:

"Xiao Yanzi! The situation is bad! Three Dou Huang experts and one Great Dou Master have arrived outside... You must find a way to leave here immediately!"

"What?!" Xiao Yan's mind was greatly shaken, and he almost cried out in alarm, quickly asking in his mind, "Master, how could this be? Could it be enemies this woman has provoked?"

"One Dou Huang's aura feels somewhat familiar; I'll tell you more about her background later. The key is those two unfamiliar Dou Huang auras!" Yao Lao's voice carried surprise and doubt. "One of them actually possesses a Heavenly Flame!"

Xiao Yan's heart sank abruptly, and his face instantly changed.

"Heavenly Flame?!"

He subconsciously glanced at Yun Yun, cursing in his heart, what exactly is this woman's background to attract such a formidable lineup?

He made a decisive decision and whispered, "Something's wrong, I have to go first."

With a burden, he couldn't possibly escape.

Yun Yun was stunned for a moment. "What's wrong?"

"What's wrong, what's wrong? Don't you know the trouble you've brought upon yourself? Two Dou Huang experts are looking for you."

Xiao Yan actually thought it was trouble Yun Yun had provoked?

After all, it was impossible for him to provoke a Dou Huang expert.

Yun Yun was even more bewildered. This time, she came out secretly, and even the people within the Sect didn't know.

Moreover, among their Sect's Dou Huangs, besides her, only her Master and the Grand Elder remained. Her Master was in secluded cultivation for life and death.

It's impossible for there to be two Dou Huang experts!

Could it be Jia Xingtian?

Recently, Jia Xingtian had indeed been very curious about their Cloud Mist Sect, especially regarding her Disciple's annulled engagement.

Yao Lao's voice was heavy: "It's too late, they've already reached the cave entrance! Act according to the situation. If things go bad, I will not hesitate to consume Soul Power to get you out. As for her..."

Yao Lao paused, "...she can only rely on fate."

Xiao Yan pursed his lips and nodded, his body tensing slightly like a poised leopard, staring intently at the light from the cave entrance.

Just then, several figures walked in, led by Cao Ying.

She casually scanned the situation inside the cave.

Her gaze lingered on Xiao Yan and Yun Yun, and her tone carried a hint of annoyance at being disturbed: "Tsk, I originally wanted to see what kind of show there would be, but it was ruined by a secretive fellow."

As she spoke, she glanced at Ling Ying, who followed behind, looking somewhat disheveled.

Qing Lin followed beside Cao Ying, curiously looking at Xiao Yan, and with that look.

She couldn't help but be stunned.

Although she was now following Shen Wen, she was still quite grateful to Xiao Ding and Xiao Li, who had taken her in when she was pitiful.

She gently tugged on Cao Ying's sleeve and whispered, "Sister Ying, look at that person. He looks so much like Leader Xiao Ding and Vice Leader Xiao Li..."

Upon hearing this, Cao Ying carefully observed Xiao Yan for a few moments, her delicate brows slightly raised: "Oh? He does look a bit like them."

Just then, Dan Chen, who was beside them, quietly used Soul Power to transmit a message to Cao Ying: "Sister Ying, there's something strange about the ring on that young man's hand. I sense a very subtle but extremely powerful Soul fluctuation within it! It's likely there's a Soul body residing inside."

A hint of surprise flashed in Cao Ying's eyes. When she looked at Xiao Yan again, her gaze held more scrutiny and interest.

A Soul body that could make Dan Chen specifically warn her, hidden in a small Dou Practitioner's ring?

One must know that for a Soul body to survive, besides those fellows from the Hall of Souls, it must also be a Soul body capable of materializing, which means a Heavenly Realm Soul.

This means that when they were alive, they must have been at least a Grade 8 Alchemist.

This combination is truly interesting.

Moreover, this Dou Practitioner even has a Dou Huang expert protecting him?

She took two steps forward, looking down at the fully wary Xiao Yan, a playful curve on her red lips: "No need to be so nervous. We're just passing by, watching the show. However..."

Her tone shifted, and a wisp of enchanting green flame danced on her fingertip, causing the temperature in the cave to rise abruptly. "Your friend in the ring, aren't you going to come out and meet us? Hiding like that is so boring."

"This woman controls the Green Lotus Core Flame. Could it be the one from the Tagor Desert?"

Yao Lao's voice was filled with doubt, and Xiao Yan's heart violently shook, his face instantly turning ugly.

This was originally his goal.

After leaving the Magical Beast Mountain Range, he was going to the Tagor Desert to search for the Green Lotus Core Flame.

This would be his turning point to fulfill the Three-Year Agreement.

But now, it had actually fallen into the hands of others. He subconsciously clenched his fists, and his ring grew slightly hot.

Xiao Yan couldn't help but ask, "Master, is it possible to snatch it from her?"

Yao Lao's solemn voice echoed in his mind: "This woman is not simple, an eight-star Dou Huang, plus a Heavenly Flame! It's hard to say."

Seeing Xiao Yan remain silent.

Cao Ying was not in a hurry, playing with the green flame on her fingertip, as if talking to herself, yet also to everyone: "A Dou Practitioner, with a beautiful injured Dou Huang-level woman by his side. There's also a Dou Huang bodyguard in the shadows, and a Soul body old man hidden in his ring. Your experiences are even more exciting than the stories in plays, aren't they?"

Yao Lao's voice rang in Xiao Yan's ear, "Don't think about the Heavenly Flame anymore; let's escape first. I'll take over Xiao Yanzi's body! If we can't break out, this time, we're probably in big trouble!"

"Okay!"