He hadn't expected to still run into Yue Mei.
He really didn't want to drink her bathwater.
Just then, a teasing voice filled with charm.....and faint killing intent—rang out above them:
"You two are quite sharp, aren't you? But my bathwater is something countless people would die for. Running off without a glance… Big Sister is very disappointed."
Xiao Jian and Xiao Yan stiffened and looked up.
Under the bright moon, a beautiful figure in black robes hovered in the sky, energy wings unfurled behind her, smiling down at them.
Damn it.
They had fled early and still been discovered.
"Teacher!" Xiao Yan cried inwardly.
Silence answered him.
"…This is a Dou Wang," Xiao Yan cursed internally. "Even for training, this is excessive."
"Big Sister," Xiao Jian said calmly as he grabbed Xiao Yan, "we were just passing through for water. We'll take our leave."
His figure blurred into mist.
Yue Mei blinked, then laughed and gave chase.
"Why not come to the tribe with me? Humans love enslaving Snake-Women—so I'll make you my slaves instead, hm?"
"No," Xiao Jian replied coldly while fleeing. "And you don't get to call yourself my sister."
Tonight, either Yun Yun would appear, or Elder Yao would intervene.
He had backup.
Yue Mei's smile vanished as she attacked.
Five massive green energy serpents formed and lunged at him.
Xiao Jian deployed the Purple Cloud Wings, narrowly dodging.
"A flying Dou Skill?" Yue Mei laughed. "Interesting…"
But she was a Dou Wang.
With a flap of her wings, she vanished.
Beneath a sand dune, shards of black ice shattered apart.
Xiao Yan's figure materialized out of thin air, his expression tense as he looked toward Yao Lao.
"Teacher! What about my brother?"
According to their plan, when facing a powerful enemy, Xiao Jian would use Ice Phantom Body to help Xiao Yan escape.
Yao Lao would then follow Xiao Jian, draw the enemy away, and use his full strength to eliminate them as quickly as possible.
Yet this time, Yao Lao had not followed Xiao Jian, leaving him in a dangerous situation.
"There's no need to worry," Yao Lao replied quickly. "Someone will go save him soon. For now, don't call me again.
One of the people who just arrived has strong soul perception. If I contact you, he might sense my presence...
and pinpoint your location."
After speaking, Yao Lao fell completely silent.
"Huh?"
The unexpected response left Xiao Yan stunned. He scanned the surrounding desert....nothing but endless sand.
Rescue? From where?
Uneasy, Xiao Yan quietly moved in the direction Xiao Jian had fled.
Far away in that same direction, a massive emerald-green magical beast was approaching.
"There's a Dou Wang-level Snake-Person aura ahead," a middle-aged man said calmly from atop the beast.
Behind him stood eight figures. Judging by their auras, all of them were at least Dou Ling level.
One of them wore a black robe, her figure noticeably more slender and graceful.
"Should Old Lion and I go take a look?" an elderly voice asked.
A thin old man glanced toward the leader, seeking permission.
After a brief pause, the middle-aged man nodded. "That works."
But before either could move, a breeze swept past them.
"I'll go."
A cold, clear voice rang out as the black-robed figure shot forward.
Her form flickered across the sky like drifting feathers—elegant yet shockingly fast.
"…What?"
Seeing her use an Xuan-rank high-level movement technique just to travel, the middle-aged man couldn't hide his astonishment.
Was that really necessary?
Compared to her elegance, Xiao Jian's escape looked downright miserable.
Yet there was no panic in his eyes.
Since Yao Lao and Xiao Yan hadn't followed him, that meant
Above him, Yue Mei lazily ran her fingers through her long green hair, eyes locked onto Xiao Jian as she closed the distance, smiling coyly.
"The faster you run, little one, the more Big Sister wants to turn you into my slave~"
"Save it," Xiao Jian sneered. "Three years from now, you'll be bowing your head when you see me."
Yue Mei's expression chilled.
She raised her snow-white hand and waved it gently.
Endless streams of dark green energy surged forth, transforming into countless tiny energy serpents that flooded toward Xiao Jian.
Xiao Jian's figure floated again, weaving through the storm of attacks with narrow escapes.
But this time, Yue Mei was serious.
No matter how refined Xiao Jian's movement technique was, the gap in cultivation was absolute.
He was struck midair, coughing up blood as the Purple Cloud Wings shattered. His body plummeted downward.
"Hehe… impressive footwork, little one," Yue Mei laughed sweetly.
"But before absolute strength, it's meaningless. Be good and come back with Big Sister~"
She lunged toward the falling Xiao Jian.
Midair, Xiao Jian felt numb.
The look on her face wasn't acting.....she really was twisted.
But surrender wasn't an option.
Using his back to block her line of sight, Xiao Jian rapidly formed seals. Wind-attribute Dou Qi gathered at his fingertips.
When Yue Mei closed to within three meters
The Purple Cloud Wings burst forth again.
Xiao Jian twisted violently in midair, fingers forming a sword seal as he thrust forward.
Wind's Extreme ..... Meteor Slaughter!
A razor-thin line of compressed wind shot out.
Yue Mei's pupils shrank. She twisted her waist sharply, wings beating as she dodged.
The green line grazed her cheek.
She spun through the air as Xiao Jian shot forward again, fleeing at full speed.
The direction felt… strangely familiar.
Yue Mei steadied herself, touching her flawless cheek. Blood stained her fingers.
The pain....and humiliation.....nearly drove her mad.
"Damn human brat! I'll rip out every one of your bones, smash them to pieces, and grind them into dust!"
Her icy voice echoed as she unleashed a massive energy serpent.
Even a Dou Ling would dare not take such an attack head-on.
Yet Xiao Jian suddenly stopped.
A strange smile curved his lips.
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