Holding the cultivation technique, Xiao Yan walked out of the room, looking at Xun Er, and said softly, with a hint of helplessness, "You must trust me."
Stepping out of the room, Xiao Yan saw the nearby clansmen still buzzing with excitement and gave a slight shrug. After Xun Er emerged, the two then walked leisurely, shoulder to shoulder.
Since there was still plenty of time before the two-hour limit, Xiao Yan and Xun Er were not in a hurry to leave. The Dou Qi Pavilion was normally a forbidden area, so having the chance to enter today, they had to take a good look around to satisfy their curiosity.
At a fork in the fiery path, Xun Er casually entered a small room and retrieved a low-tier Huang-rank Dou Qi cultivation technique scroll. Afterward, she and Xiao Yan proceeded into other sections.
Today was undoubtedly the liveliest day the Dou Qi Pavilion had ever seen. Every section inside was packed with people. The clansmen, with excited expressions, vigorously attacked the light barriers, creating a constant din.
Seeing this scene, a faint smile appeared on Xiao Yan's young face.
Stepping onto another small path, Xiao Yan checked the time, then smiled at Xun Er and said, "Let's go, it's time."
Xun Er nodded and followed Xiao Yan, turning onto another small path.
Turning onto this small path, Xiao Yan frowned slightly. Not far from them, Xiao Mei, clad in red, was so anxious that her delicate face was flushed. A light barrier in front of her was constantly shifting. From her appearance, it seemed she had found the cultivation technique inside, but lacked the ability to break through the light barrier...
Today, Xiao Mei was wearing a dazzling red dress, which, combined with her perfect face, made her look incredibly captivating.
However, at this moment, Xiao Mei was very worried. Her eyebrows were slightly furrowed on her lovely face, making the surrounding young men feel a surge of emotion, wanting to rush to her aid.
Xiao Mei's mood at this moment was indeed very urgent. Today, upon entering the Dou Qi Pavilion, her father had hinted at the room number to her, instructing her to obtain the cultivation technique inside. One must know that her father had expended a great deal of effort to get this information from the Dou Qi Pavilion staff. Her father believed that as long as Xiao Mei found a Huang-rank wind-attributed cultivation technique, she would definitely be able to become one of the top practitioners in Dou Qi cultivation.
However, although Xiao Mei's father had found the room number, he had greatly underestimated the room's protective barrier. Earlier, when Xiao Mei found this room, she had tried for nearly an hour, but still couldn't break through it. Although there were also clansmen who wanted to help her because of her beauty, this protective barrier could only be broken by one person; if the number of people exceeded two, the barrier would strengthen accordingly.
Now, the two-hour time limit was almost up. If she couldn't break the protective barrier, Xiao Mei would gain nothing. Imagining the consequence of not getting the Dou Qi cultivation technique, her charming eyes couldn't help but widen, and tears welled up, an appearance that was truly heart-wrenching.
Her seemingly tearful gaze briefly swept over the young men around her. Xiao Mei gave a bitter smile and shook her head.
Not far away, the black-robed young man, with his hands clasped behind his head, walked over indifferently.
Despair filled Xiao Mei's heart, and tears were about to gush out. Her teeth bit into her full red lips, and her pitiful gaze turned towards Xiao Yan, hoping he could help her.
Seeing Xiao Mi's demeanor, the surrounding teenagers naturally shifted their gaze, which eventually settled on Xiao Yan. Outwardly, they appeared nonchalant, but a flicker of awe could be seen deep within their eyes.
For a moment, the small path, which had been quite boisterous just moments before, fell utterly silent.
Under the scrutiny of dozens of eyes, Xiao Yan's young face remained calm. He walked straight ahead, passing Xiao Mi indifferently and without a word.
Her full red lips parted slightly. Xiao Mi, seeing Xiao Yan ignore her, was momentarily stunned. A hint of self-mockery appeared on her young face as she gently shook her head. Remembering her attitude towards Xiao Yan a few years ago, the resentment that had just risen in her heart gradually dissipated.
"Ah, ah, this is karma..." Slowly, she lowered her body, her shoulders trembling slightly. A soft, strained sob escaped her lips, echoing faintly in the silent moment.
Seeing Xiao Mi in such a state, the surrounding teenagers all let out a somber breath and shook their heads.
Still sobbing softly on the ground, Xiao Mi suddenly sensed that the atmosphere around her was a bit unusual. She slowly looked up, and a smile appeared on her seemingly tear-streaked face.
The young man who had already walked away was slowly returning.
"Move aside," Xiao Yan said indifferently, glancing at the alluring Xiao Mi.
"Ah? Oh..." With a slight shiver, Xiao Mi's whole body snapped back to attention. A joyful smile bloomed on her face as she obediently moved aside.
Everyone watched intently, a sense of joy spreading among them. Xiao Yan walked up to the light, slightly lowered his body, and let out a soft breath.
His body was still for a moment. Then, like a clap of thunder and a flash of lightning, Xiao Yan's body flickered. His right leg swung up fiercely, creating a whooshing sound.
A fierce kick struck the light above, and ripples rapidly spread out. Finally, before everyone's eyes, it burst apart with a bang.
Maintaining his posture for a moment, Xiao Yan slowly retracted his leg and lightly shook his neck. He calmly turned around and walked towards Xun'er in the distance.
"Cousin... Thank you... I'm sorry," Xiao Mi said in a low voice as Xiao Yan walked past her.
"Mm."
Glancing at the girl who had lost her arrogance, Xiao Yan then nodded faintly. After that, under the worshipful gazes of the teenagers, he disappeared at the end of the small path.