Slowly turning around, Jia Lie Ao turned his head, a fierce smile flashing at the corner of his mouth: "Liu Xi Ge, can you let me play with him?"
Liu Xi smiled and nodded, secretly giving a thumbs up, and sinisterly chuckled: "If you have the chance, don't hold back."
Jia Lie Ao's eyes narrowed in a smile. What Liu Xi said suddenly reminded him of a secret conversation he once had with Jia Lie Bi. At that time, Jia Lie Bi had just heard the news of Xiao Yan's recovery of his cultivation talent. His face was gloomy and he remained silent for a long time before he spoke to Jia Lie Ao with extreme seriousness and coldness.
"If that Xiao family brat ever accepts your challenge in the future, when you make your move, absolutely do not show mercy. If you can kill him on the spot, that would be best. Even if you can't, crippling his arm or leg would also reduce a terrifying enemy for the Jia Lie family in the future."
As his father's serious and cold words slowly echoed in his mind, the smile on Jia Lie Ao's face grew even more ferocious. His cold gaze swept over Xiao Yan, who still maintained a calm expression not far away. He could almost foresee that this talented young man would die prematurely at his own hands.
Jia Lie Ao completely believed in his explosive strength. He was not only a three-star Dou Zhe, but he also cultivated a high-grade Xuan-tier wind-attribute cultivation technique: Wind Scroll Art. Moreover, he possessed several Dou Skills. He could almost challenge a five-star Dou Zhe across ranks and remain undefeated.
In comparison, although Xiao Yan's cultivation talent had returned, at the coming-of-age ceremony a few months ago, his strength was only at the eighth Duan Dou Qi. Even if his strength had advanced again during this period, he still couldn't be on par with him. For this, Jia Lie Ao had absolute confidence.
On the main road, not only did Jia Lie Ao believe that Xiao Yan had no chance of winning, but the surrounding mercenary onlookers and Xiao Yu also thought the same. No matter how outstanding Xiao Yan's talent was, such a difference in rank was simply insurmountable for anyone.
"Isn't this little brat usually very clever? How did he fall for that guy's taunt?" Looking at Xiao Yan carrying the iron rod on his shoulder, Xiao Yu's pretty face slightly darkened. She took a step forward, somewhat frustrated and angrily said: "When did you become so headstrong? Knowing you can't win, why accept the challenge? Are you tired of living?"
Scolded by Xiao Yu, Xiao Yan lightly shrugged and smiled: "The fight hasn't even started yet, who's tired of living is still unknown."
"You..." Looking at Xiao Yan's stubbornness, Xiao Yu stomped her foot in annoyance. Her slender, sexy legs stepped forward, directly blocking Xiao Yan's front. The emerald-green long whip swung through the air with a resounding crack: "Let me go instead. I know your potential is very good, but that's for later."
Looking at Xiao Yu's back facing him, Xiao Yan was stunned. He hadn't expected this woman, who had always been so harsh towards him, to actually protect him like this in front of outsiders. He was a little confused. Then, his gaze slowly moved down from Xiao Yu's shoulder, shifting to her back, slender, with a high, perky derriere, and a pair of sexy long legs that could be described as perfect.
Xiao Yan clicked his tongue, somewhat surprised as he appreciated the perfect curves of the wild woman's back. Before her owner noticed, he quickly averted his gaze, leaning his head slightly forward as if resting his chin on Xiao Yu's shoulder. "Uh, didn't you used to wish someone would beat me to death?"
The sound of his breathing in her ear made Xiao Yu's body instantly tense. A flush quickly spread across her soft ears. After a moment, she took a deep breath, a faint tremor in her calm voice. "You should understand your value to the family. Therefore, you cannot casually accept challenges from others. As your... cousin, I have the right to help you deflect some dangers."
"Uh, that's truly strange talk." Xiao Yan scratched his head, shaking it helplessly. "But let's forget it. My affairs, I will resolve. Women, just stay on the side." Having said that, the iron rod in his hand tightened sharply. He glided past Xiao Yu, who was blocking his way, took a step forward, and charged directly towards Jia Lie Ao.
Seeing Xiao Yan move, Xiao Yu immediately panicked. Just as she was about to swing the long whip in her hand, she was stopped by the voice of the young girl beside her. "Cousin Xiao Yu, trust Brother Xiao Yan. He is not a reckless person. Without confidence, he would not actively provoke."
"Xun Er..." Turning her head, Xiao Yu looked at the smiling Xun Er, trembling. She could only sigh and nod, though her jade hand still tightly gripped the long whip.
"Heh heh, you little bastard, today I will make you regret this foolish action." Staring at Xiao Yan charging with the iron rod in his hand, Jia Lie Ao sneered calmly, and the azure Dou Qi in his palm rapidly condensed.
Standing still, his body unmoving, Jia Lie Ao's palms suddenly folded into the shape of sharp claws. At his fingertips, azure Dou Qi flickered, forming ten sharp talons. Grinning, he brandished his claws, creating a sound of tearing wind, and fiercely lunged to attack Xiao Yan.
Feeling the faint sound of sharp claws tearing through the air, Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed. His left foot retracted slightly and then powerfully stomped down on the ground in front of him. An invisible force struck the ground, and the powerful recoil instantly propelled Xiao Yan's body upwards.
Watching Xiao Yan control his speed to create such agile momentum, the experienced mercenaries surrounding them gasped in awe.
As his body paused, the iron rod in Xiao Yan's hand shot out without hesitation, like an arrow released from a bowstring, flying straight towards Jia Lie Ao's head.
Seeing the iron rod rapidly approaching, Jia Lie Ao sneered disdainfully. A mass of azure Dou Qi was clenched in his hand. His entire body vibrated, and the air rippled slightly. Several small azure wind vortices suddenly appeared out of thin air.
After the iron rod passed through the small wind vortices, its force was easily neutralized.
Having lost its power, the iron rod fell weakly to the ground when it was about half a meter from Jia Lie Ao's head, emitting a crisp clang.
"Alas..." Seeing Xiao Yan's attack so easily neutralized by his opponent this time, the surrounding crowd sighed helplessly. With such advanced cultivation techniques, Jia Lie Ao was almost in an unbeatable position.