Seeing that all-too-familiar face, Xiao Yan felt a storm surge within his heart.
The Poison Sect Leader, who had yet to make a move, was actually Xiao Yi Xian, the first close friend he had met during his travels?
Back then, she had been pure and kind, highly skilled in medicine, and revered as a goddess by most of Qingshan Town. Now, she had become the Heavenly Poison Woman, a Dou Zong expert feared throughout the Chu Yun Empire. Even seeing it with his own eyes, Xiao Yan found the contrast difficult to believe.
Seeing Xiao Yan's reaction, Xiao Yi Xian gave a bitter smile, a trace of sorrow appearing on her face as she transmitted softly, "We can talk about this later. Can we deal with the trouble before us first?"
At her reminder, Xiao Yan came back to his senses. He secretly sighed in relief and nodded at the White-haired Woman.
Yun Shan frowned as he watched their reactions.
The Poison Sect Leader actually knew Xiao Yan, and she had even disregarded the alliance's agreement to act on his behalf!
If that was the case, their plan to surround and kill Xiao Yan this time would likely face considerable complications. Among the Five Great Dou Zongs, only Xia Houduo, a Six-star Dou Zong, possessed the strongest offensive methods. Yan Luotian was responsible for pursuit, while the Mulan Three Elders were responsible for containment. If the Heavenly Poison Woman held Xia Houduo back, then Yun Shan alone would be left to face Xiao Yan.
To be honest, Yun Shan was deeply wary of Xiao Yan's razor-sharp attacks. He had no desire to be severely wounded by the boy's desperate counterattack, damaging the very foundation of his strength. That simply was not worth it.
However, the Heavenly Poison Woman was