What Are You Afraid of When I'm Here?

What are you afraid of when I'm here?

As soon as he finished speaking, eight or nine figures slowly appeared. The one leading them was Kyle, the young leader of the Snake Nest Mercenary Group.

"Were you following me?"

Seeing Kyle and the others, Xiao Yi Xian furrowed her delicate brows, her pretty face turning icy.

"Of course. You could put it that way. After all, I saw you sneaking around a few days ago. I didn't pay much attention then, but today you were late coming back, so you must have been hiding something. That's why we found the trail and followed you here." Kyle gave a sinister, self-satisfied grin.

"Kyle, I can share the treasures in this cave with you. How about we each mind our own business?" Xiao Yi Xian asked in a low voice, her brows drawn together.

At that, Kyle only smiled sinisterly. "I have a very big appetite. I want every treasure in this cave—and I want you to be my woman!"

Hearing Kyle's arrogant words, Xiao Yi Xian clenched her delicate fists, anger written all over her pretty face. She was also starting to panic. She had already used up all the knockout powder she'd prepared on Xiao Tian, and now she had no way to fight back.

But just as Xiao Yi Xian's thoughts raced and she tried to come up with a plan, a broad hand suddenly settled around her slender waist and gently pulled her into his arms.

"Sorry, you're too late. She's already my woman." Xiao Tian pressed his lips together and shot Kyle a half-smiling glance, his tone domineering.

Seeing the woman he'd pursued so desperately in another man's arms, Kyle flew into a rage. He waved a hand and barked darkly:

"Damn it, kill him! Take Xiao Yi Xian! How dare he touch the woman I've claimed for myself!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the eight burly mercenaries behind Kyle charged at Xiao Tian, their eyes gleaming with murderous intent.

"Y-You're talking nonsense! Who's your woman?" Xiao Yi Xian's face flushed crimson in his arms. She struggled and glared at Xiao Tian, scolding him in embarrassed anger.

"If you want to get out of here unharmed, don't move around." Xiao Tian looked down at her exquisite face and spoke calmly.

Hearing that, Xiao Yi Xian paused for a moment. In the end, she obediently stopped struggling and looked up at Xiao Tian. Better to let this guy have his way—at least he was easier on the eyes than Kyle—than to be captured and humiliated by Kyle.

After a quick flurry of thoughts, Xiao Yi Xian bit her red lip and leaned against Xiao Tian's warm chest, her face flushed.

Meanwhile, the eight burly mercenaries had drawn their weapons and charged at Xiao Tian, murderous intent blazing.

But when they were only three meters away, Xiao Tian suddenly swung the greatsword in his other hand.

"Snowfall in the Human World!"

In an instant, Xiao Tian unleashed the Profound-tier High-grade Dou Technique, Snowfall in the Human World.

The temperature plunged in a flash, and snow swirled down from the sky. A biting wind shrouded the entire cave, making everyone shiver.

Then the snowflakes swept past like countless razor-sharp blades!

Pfft, pfft—

A series of muffled thuds rang out as one body after another fell to the ground, each in a horrific state.

By the time Xiao Tian lowered his greatsword, the cave had fallen silent. Only Kyle remained, frozen in place, his face twisted with terror.

He'd never dreamed that this young man could kill eight of his elite mercenaries in a single move!

Xiao Yi Xian, nestled in Xiao Tian's arms, had seen it all. She blinked, a strange light flickering in her eyes.

For some reason, from entering the cave to fighting the Rock Snake and now, Xiao Yi Xian had found herself greedily enjoying the sense of security Xiao Tian gave her.

It was a strange kind of security, and it was undeniably domineering—but somehow, she'd grown attached to it. An unfamiliar feeling quietly began to blossom in her heart.

As that wonderful feeling spread, Xiao Yi Xian's cheeks turned even redder. She even lowered her head shyly.

"Please, don't kill me! I was wrong, I was wrong!"

Just then, Xiao Tian's gaze fell on Kyle. Trembling all over, Kyle dropped to his knees and begged him for mercy.

Seeing this, Xiao Tian looked at him disdainfully and said coolly, "Weren't you so cocky just now? What happened? Lost your nerve?"

Kyle's face was deathly pale, and he shook all over. He hurriedly kowtowed in apology, looking utterly terrified. "I'm sorry. I was blind and offended you and your woman. Please, show mercy and let me go..."

But no one noticed the vicious, resentful glint in his eyes as he begged.

As long as he survived, there'd be time to settle the score. All he had to do was swallow his pride for now. Once he returned to the Snake Nest Mercenary Group, Xiao Tian's days would be numbered.

Unfortunately for him, his plan was doomed to fail.

Looking down at Kyle, who knelt at his feet and begged for mercy, Xiao Tian showed not the slightest pity.

"You dared lay a hand on my woman? You're asking for death!"

Xiao Tian snorted and thrust his sword forward. Kyle was drenched in blood and fell dead on the spot.

"Y-You killed him too!" Xiao Yi Xian stared at Xiao Tian in shock, deep worry showing on her pretty face.

"Kyle was the young leader of the Snake Nest Mercenary Group. His own strength wasn't all that impressive, but his father, the group leader, is a Nine-Star Dou Master. I've also heard that the Snake Nest Mercenary Group recently recruited an expert at the Da Dou Shi level. If they come after us for revenge, we'll be in serious trouble!" Xiao Yi Xian watched Xiao Tian tensely, worry flickering in her eyes.

Xiao Tian seemed not to hear her warning. He kept his gaze fixed on her beautiful face and said calmly:

"With me here, what are you afraid of?"

Hearing those reassuring words, Xiao Yi Xian froze for a moment. The anxiety gradually faded from her beautiful face, replaced by a faint, unusual blush.

For a while, the cave fell silent.

After a long moment, Xiao Yi Xian was the first to break the silence.

"We... We should hurry and take the treasures from the cave, then look for a way out!"

With that, Xiao Yi Xian slipped out of Xiao Tian's arms and went to search for treasures on the stone platform.

She had already dug up all the rare medicinal herbs and carefully stored them away. She hadn't yet touched the treasures on the stone platform.

"There's no need. I only took one Dou Technique. Everything else is in this Storage Ring. You can have it." Xiao Tian shook his head and spoke calmly, then tossed a Storage Ring to Xiao Yi Xian.

Xiao Yi Xian caught the Storage Ring and stared at it blankly. Almost without thinking, she opened it and examined what was inside.

A moment later, Xiao Yi Xian's eyes widened. She stared at a colorful scroll in disbelief.

"It's the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture!"

Looking at the ancient scroll, Xiao Yi Xian's pretty face flushed with excitement, and ripples stirred in her beautiful eyes.