The Deepening Misunderstanding

"Xiao Yan."

Phoenix stared at the suddenly appeared Xiao Yan in astonishment. She was not only surprised that Xiao Yan had appeared here, but even more surprised that she, an Early Four-star Dou Sheng, was being shielded behind Xiao Yan, a Nine-revolutions peak Dou Zun?

This was truly the first time Phoenix had experienced something so novel, yet the ever-proud Phoenix did not find it unpleasant?

"Elder Phoenix, are you all right?"

Holding the Boundless Purgatory Ruler, Xiao Yan turned back and looked at Phoenix worriedly. Phoenix snapped out of it and was about to speak when an iron fist descended from above and smashed viciously onto Xiao Yan's head.

Bang!

"You really forgot what you said the moment you said it, didn't you?!!"

Cai Lin's furious roar rang beside Xiao Yan's ears along with a thunderous explosion. Whether it was Cai Lin's punch or her deafening shout, Xiao Yan immediately saw stars. He bent over, clutching his head, and could not recover for a long while, muttering helplessly.

"It hurts..."

"Good! You deserve it! Saves This King from spending all day trembling with fear over you!" Cai Lin grabbed Xiao Yan by the ear and scolded him angrily before turning to Zi Yun. "And you! Didn't I tell you to keep an eye on him? How did you let him come over here?!"

"It wasn't... I..."

Zi Yun blankly pointed at herself. She opened her mouth to explain, yet could not force out a complete sentence for a long time. The normally wild and bold woman unexpectedly showed a trace of grievance.

Was it that I did not want to stop him?

Damn it! We had only just arrived and had not even steadied ourselves while guarding against the surrounding ferocious beasts when Xiao Yan darted over like a