Seriously Injured

The Clan Leader glanced coolly at the Great Elder and the others, then said coldly, "Hmph, do I also need to be informed whenever your grandson has diarrhea or lets out a fart?"

"You...!"

The Great Elder was so angry he nearly spat blood, yet he was left utterly speechless.

An invisible haze of conflict hung over the stands, while the atmosphere within the arena was equally tense. It was like a barrel of explosives waiting only for a fuse—one spark, and everything would erupt.

Although many had already stepped down from the platform, quite a few remained. While pondering Xiao Bai's news, they also kept their guard up in secret.

If getting distracted caused them to lose, the loss would be far too great. Yet that news was incredibly tempting as well.

However, they soon had no chance to remain distracted. Nor did they dare keep blindly speculating, because the fuse they had just thought of appeared moments later.

Xiao Zhan gave them no time to continue discussing it. The moment he opened his mouth, he went straight to the main event.

The competition continued!

That was the fuse. Everyone could feel the atmosphere suddenly become incomparably heavy, so heavy that it was almost silent.

Just as everyone warily watched those around them, afraid someone might suddenly attack, an excessively calm voice broke the deadlock.

"Seeing how focused you all are, I almost feel embarrassed to slack off. Fine, I'll give you another grand gift!"

Before anyone could react, four enormous circular formations appeared in the sky, spinning rapidly as they gathered power.

"Xiao Bai, you're courting death!"

"You've got nerve! Just wait for me! Run!"

"Xiao Bai, are you trying to fight all of us?"

"Die!"

"Xiao Bai, I'll remember you, brat!"

For a time, all kinds of shouting and curses rang out without end, merging into a commotion as lively as a bustling market.

Xiao Bai did not care about their feelings. Completing what he needed to do was what mattered most.

Perhaps that was what it meant when they said money could not buy a man's happiness!

Without stopping the movements of his hands, he turned and called to Xiao Yan, "Xiao Yan, take one more move from me, and our previous grudge will be wiped clean!"

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Yan nodded heavily.

"Alright!"

Agreeing to take this move was not because he was foolish. After calming down and weighing the gains and losses, this was the best possible outcome.

After all, this was the Xiao Family's competition arena, not a life-and-death platform. It would be best if he could withstand it, but even if he could not, he would at most be seriously injured. He would not die.

Furthermore, once he agreed, the grudge between himself and Xiao Bai would disappear. There would no longer be such a genius targeting him, and he could cultivate in peace.

Looking at the beauty beside him, this was another safeguard. Why would he refuse?

Thus, agreeing to Xiao Bai's condition was precisely where his cleverness lay.

Seeing that the other party had agreed, Xiao Bai immediately unleashed his battle skill. He had no time to care about all the twists and turns in Xiao Yan's mind. Attacking was what truly mattered.

The four formation disks in the sky shone brighter and brighter, turning the entire Xiao Family white. Then arrows formed from rays of light rained down, covering the entire arena.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The thunderous explosions spread through the surroundings and did not cease for a long time.

"Yan'er, Xun Er..."

"Ning'er..."

The people in the stands had originally looked calm, but the moment Xiao Bai launched his attack, their expressions changed drastically. They rose nervously to their feet and called out to their loved ones.

Among them, Xiao Bai also heard the Great Elder's undisguised threat.

"Xiao Bai, if anything happens to my grandson Xiao Ning, I won't let you off!"

However, Xiao Bai could not be bothered to pay attention to such a powerless threat.

Not to mention Xiao Ning would not die—even if he really did...

That would indeed be a little troublesome. Xiao Bai could only consider packing up and fleeing at once.

He would go as far away as possible, then return once he had enough strength to repay grudges with grudges and resentment with resentment. Wouldn't that be satisfying?

Of course, that could only happen if Xiao Ning died. Unfortunately, that was rather difficult.

Besides, he was not even afraid, so why bother with that meddlesome old man? Was he full and had nothing better to do?

Thus, as if he had heard nothing, Xiao Bai glanced at the situation in the arena, turned around, and left.

Even the elder guarding the protective barrier was dumbfounded by this, let alone the powerful figures seated in the stands.

Seeing Xiao Bai about to leave, the guarding elder seemed to finally snap out of it and hurriedly asked, "Xiao Bai, where are you going?"

Xiao Bai was nearly speechless. Were these people slow in the head? Wasn't what he was doing obvious enough?

"Elder, I'm leaving."

Generally speaking, Xiao Bai still showed considerable respect toward elders.

All in all, Xiao Bai was the sort of person who returned a foot of respect with a yard of respect.

The elder immediately became anxious.

Leaving?!

The situation in the arena was still unclear, yet the person responsible for all of this wanted to leave. To the elder, that looked like the culprit trying to escape. Under such circumstances, how could he possibly allow him to go?

"There's no need to leave for now. I think you should stay and see how things turn out."

After saying that, he stared intently at Xiao Bai, as though he would immediately seize him if he dared make the slightest suspicious move.

Seeing the elder act as though he faced a formidable enemy, Xiao Bai knew it would be impossible for him to leave now. He could only stand there and watch the situation in the arena with everyone else.

This did not last long. Soon, the white mist dissipated, leaving only a scene of devastation.

Only a few figures remained standing in the arena: Xiao Long, Xiao Ning, Xiao Xun'er, and the listless Xiao Yan, who was being supported.

Naturally, none of them looked particularly good. Only Xiao Xun'er seemed unchanged from before, while everyone else lay on the ground groaning.

This only demonstrated how extraordinary Xiao Xun'er was, and Xiao Bai added a note in his mental notebook: Do not underestimate her.

"Elder, their injuries are not serious. Cultivation is about growing stronger through constant battle, and getting hurt is unavoidable. If you still want to punish me for this, I have nothing to say!"

Seeing that the situation in the arena was not as serious as he had imagined, the elder could no longer find a reason to keep the other party there.

Moreover, he had to admit that everything Xiao Bai said was true.

Although he had already decided to let him leave, he still wanted to ask one question. Otherwise, it would continue bothering him.

"Xiao Bai, right? You were clearly about to win. Why did you want to leave?"

Xiao Bai had not expected the elder to ask such a question, and for a moment, he did not know how to explain.

Seeing that expectant gaze, Xiao Bai decided to do a good deed for once.

"Well, Elder, my battle skill just backfired on me, and I suffered serious injuries. Really serious injuries, so I need to leave quickly for treatment..."

As he spoke, his body swayed from time to time, as though proving that his words were true.