"What? This... how could it be? No, how is that possible..."
Something buried deep in Xiao Yan's memories had been awakened by those twenty words. The events and images from before he had come to the Dou Qi Continent appeared vividly before his eyes once more. Reality and memories from two worlds intertwined, completely throwing his mind into chaos. For a moment, his mind was left utterly blank.
"Xiao Yan, are you all right?" Seeing his reaction, Yao Ling could not help panicking. She gently stroked his forehead with her slender jade-like hand, then slowly sent a trace of soul power into his mind, soothing his negative emotions.
"Mm... perhaps it wasn't anything important. I was probably just wondering how Clan Leader Yao Dan, with his lofty status and meticulous way of doing things, could suddenly say such a nonsensical little rhyme to me." With the help of that upright, peaceful, incomparably pure soul power, Xiao Yan slowly buried his shock deep within himself. Realizing he had lost his composure, he forced a smile at Yao Ling.
"Are you really all right? Why not rest a little longer?" Yao Ling looked into his eyes worriedly and comforted him softly. "If you truly feel unwell, then I'll attend this Space Trading Convention alone. Don't worry, I guarantee I'll secure that Fragmented Map."
"No, no, that won't be necessary. Sister, you worry too much. I've already fully recovered. Let's hurry. If we're any slower, we'll miss the Space Trading Convention." After calming himself for several more minutes, Xiao Yan completely suppressed his panic.
"Let's go." The moment he finished speaking, he flashed toward the entrance of the Space Trading Convention. He knew that no matter what, the most urgent task before him was to obtain the final Fragmented Map. Even if he