Dozens of Dou Zhe rated four stars or higher swarmed forward with iron clubs. Black rods slammed into every part of the Jia Lie Clan guards' bodies, leaving them no chance to escape. Within moments, agonized screams rang through the entire street.
Xiao Yan silently glanced at Jia Lie Ao's ugly expression across from him, then turned toward Xiao Yu. Seeing the rare look of humiliation and anger on her face, he softened his voice for once.
"Are you all right? Those Jia Lie Clan bastards have been causing trouble lately. You're the First Elder's granddaughter, at least. Remember to bring more guards next time you go out."
His gentle voice left Xiao Yu visibly stunned. For some reason, the blush on her pretty face deepened, and her eyes darted away in flustered confusion. Fortunately, her mind still worked, and she managed a reply.
"I only came out for a stroll and to see how you were managing your territory, brat. Who knew I'd run into scum like this? This counts as poor management on your part."
Even now, Xiao Yu instinctively bickered with him, making Xiao Yan shake his head helplessly.
"You're not wrong. I overestimated the Jia Lie Clan's decency."
"I never imagined you'd stoop to abducting women in broad daylight, Young Master Jia Lie Ao."
His voice dripped with scorn as he looked at Jia Lie Ao in disdain.
The corners of Jia Lie Ao's mouth twitched. He knew perfectly well that Liu Xi was an idiot, but at a time like this, he couldn't lose his
nerve.
"Well, well, who do we have here? Isn't this the Xiao Clan's young master? I haven't seen you in a year. I hear you've finally shaken off your reputation as a useless cripple?"
Forcing himself forward, Jia Lie Ao