The Seven-Star Deadly Staff in Yunxi's hand trembled slightly, conveying its desire to fight, but Yunxi knew her own condition. She was only holding on by force, so she soothed it:
"Deadly, wait a moment."
By then, Bai Xiao had already carried Lili and Dian Dian back to the front courtyard. Dian Dian buried himself beneath the Ice Baihu's thick white fur, not daring to cause trouble for his companions.
Each time Bai Xiao moved, a wall of ice swiftly rose behind him, blocking the attacks at their backs. Lili stood on Bai Xiao's back facing backward, glints of light flashing through his grape-black eyes as his sharp claws lashed out continuously at those pursuing them.
"Hmph! The little thing has quite some skill."
A somewhat malicious voice reached Yunxi and Menglan Jun's ears. Bai Qiao paced anxiously beside Yunxi. She wanted to go support Bai Xiao, yet she did not dare leave Yunxi alone. She feared this person who had appeared out of nowhere might have accomplices.
They had promised to serve as Yunxi's guards for a thousand years. If Yunxi were injured right under their noses, it would make the two of them seem utterly useless, so she did not dare act rashly.
Menglan Jun also saw Bai Xiao rapidly approaching. With a snap of his fingers, the fragrance of orchids grew even richer, though it all surged toward the figure pursuing Bai Xiao.
The dense orchid scent briefly slowed the other party's steps. Bai Xiao leaped with Dian Dian and Lili and arrived beside Yunxi.
With a sweep of her sleeve, Yunxi sent Lili and Dian Dian into the space before saying to the Ice Baihu couple:
"You only need to protect me. Someone will deal with her."
Bai Xiao naturally understood who this "someone" was. He