Hand Over Xiao Yan To Me!

Xiao Yan raised his hand and reached toward the cyan lotus.

The Green Lotus Core Flame seemed to sense a threat; the flames surged violently, and the temperature in the cavern spiked, causing the air to distort.

Xiao Yan remained expressionless, condensing a mass of Dou Qi in his palm to wrap directly around the Green Lotus Core Flame.

Under the suppression of the Dou Qi, the flames struggled for a few moments before gradually quieting down, and the complete Green Lotus Core Flame was secured by Xiao Yan.

Qing Lin stood to the side, her eyes fixed in a wide-eyed stare.

"Young Master Xiao Yan, is this the Heavenly Flame?" Seeing the flame before her, Qing Lin's expression turned to one of shock; the scorching heat was incredibly palpable.

"It is."

"It's so beautiful."

Xiao Yan tucked the Green Lotus Core Flame into his Storage Ring and turned to look at her.

"Let's go."

Qing Lin nodded vigorously, then obediently followed Xiao Yan as they departed from the spot.

The two retraced their steps along the path they had come.

The Three-Headed Fire Spirit Snake, controlled by the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, lay submissively in the cavern, watching them leave.

Passing through the narrow passage, the two arrived at the bottom of the fissure.

The streets of Desert Rock City were bustling with people, lively and extraordinary.

Two figures walking through the crowd were particularly eye-catching.

Yun Yun wore a moon-white long dress, her appearance breathtakingly beautiful and her temperament cold and aloof.

Nalan Yanran followed behind her, a look of urgency on her face.

"Teacher, that bastard Xiao Yan killed the First Elder. We must make him pay the price this time. Once we see him, there's no need for pleasantries—just kill him on the spot." The hatred Nalan Yanran felt for Xiao Yan in her heart was becoming increasingly apparent.

Yun Yun did not speak.

"Teacher, you aren't going to go soft again, are you?" Seeing her silence, Nalan Yanran couldn't help but ask.

"I will not."

A flash of joy crossed Nalan Yanran's eyes.

"Once we reach Desert Rock City, we will find Xiao Yan first," Yun Yun said. "I am quite curious to see what kind of person is capable of killing the First Elder."

The two continued forward.

After crossing a street, Yun Yun's footsteps suddenly halted, and her expression shifted.

"Teacher, what's wrong?"

Yun Yun did not answer, closing her eyes to carefully sense the surrounding aura.

Two auras at the level of a Dou Emperor were just ahead, not far away.

How could there be Dou Emperor powerhouses in a place like this? Could it be Queen Medusa?

No, she was familiar with Queen Medusa's aura, and this was not it.

Then who was it?

Yun Yun opened her eyes, her brows furrowed. Logically, a place like Desert Rock City should not have any Dou Emperor powerhouses other than Queen Medusa.

"Teacher?" Nalan Yanran called out again.

"There are Dou Emperor powerhouses ahead."

Nalan Yanran's expression changed. "Dou Emperors? In a place like this?"

"Yes, and there is more than one."

Nalan Yanran drew a sharp breath, her entire demeanor stunned, her face filled with shock.

How could a small place like Desert Rock City have two Dou Emperor powerhouses?

"Let's go see."

The two quickened their pace, heading toward the direction of those two auras.

After crossing several streets, Yun Yun stopped.

Ahead was the headquarters of a mercenary group, with large characters written on the gate: Desert Iron Mercenary Group.

Several guards stood at the entrance, chatting idly.

Yun Yun's brows knit together, her complexion and expression shifting slightly.

The two Dou Emperor auras were emanating from here.

How could members of a mercenary group be Dou Emperors?

Nalan Yanran stared at the gate for a few moments, her expression suddenly changing.

"Teacher, I remember now—Xiao Yan's two brothers are here."

Yun Yun looked at her. "What did you say?"

Xiao Yan has two older brothers named Xiao Ding and Xiao Li, and they have established a mercenary group in Desert Rock City.

A stormy sea of shock surged within Yun Yun's heart; how could this be possible?

Xiao Yan's two brothers are Dou Emperor powerhouses—this is impossible.

The Xiao Clan is merely a small family in Wutan City; how could they possibly possess two Dou Emperors?

"Are you certain there is no mistake?"

"There cannot be a mistake; I heard about it back when the engagement was annulled."

Yun Yun fell silent.

She stood at the entrance, gazing at the gates of the Desert Iron Mercenary Group, lost in thought.

"Teacher, let us go in."

Yun Yun nodded and walked toward the gates.

Several guards saw them approaching and immediately blocked their path.

"Who are you?"

Yun Yun did not speak, merely releasing a sliver of the Dou Qi within her body.

The expressions of the guards changed drastically; that aura was so terrifying it left them unable to catch their breath.

"Go tell your leaders that Sect Master Yun Yun of the Misty Cloud Sect has come to visit."

One guard hurriedly turned and ran inside.

In the main hall, Xiao Ding and Xiao Li were drinking tea.

A guard rushed in, looking flustered.

"Leaders, it is bad!"

"What is the matter?" Xiao Li set down his teacup.

"Two people have arrived outside, claiming to be the Sect Master of the Misty Cloud Sect."

The expressions of Xiao Ding and Xiao Li changed simultaneously.

The Sect Master of the Misty Cloud Sect—a three-star Dou Emperor powerhouse.

"How many people?" Xiao Ding asked.

"Two. A young woman and a young girl; it is indeed the master and disciple pair."

"Let them in."

The guard nodded and turned to run back out.

Xiao Ding stood up, his expression grave.

"The Sect Master of the Misty Cloud Sect has come in person."

"What is there to fear?" Xiao Li said. "We are both Dou Emperors; why should we fear her alone?"

"Do not be careless. Yun Yun is a three-star Dou Emperor; her strength cannot be underestimated."

Xiao Li nodded and said nothing more.

A moment later, Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran walked into the hall.

Xiao Ding stepped forward and cupped his hands. "Sect Master Yun, your arrival brings light to our humble abode; please forgive our lack of a proper welcome."

Yun Yun looked at him, carefully sensing the aura on his body—a one-star Dou Emperor. He was indeed a Dou Emperor.

She was shocked inside, yet her face revealed nothing unusual.

"You are Xiao Ding?"

"I am."

Yun Yun then looked at Xiao Li—another one-star Dou Emperor. Yet another Dou Emperor.

How could the Xiao Clan possess two Dou Emperors?

"Sect Master Yun, what is the purpose of your visit today?"

"I am looking for Xiao Yan."

"Our third brother is not here. Sect Master Yun, please return," Xiao Ding said coldly. Naturally, he could see what this master and disciple were looking for Xiao Yan for.

Nalan Yanran stepped forward and said coldly, "Xiao Yan killed our First Elder and provoked the dignity of the Misty Cloud Sect. He must be killed. If you know what is good for you, hand him over."

Xiao Li looked at her and said indifferently, "Hand him over? On what grounds?"

"On the grounds that the Misty Cloud Sect is the largest sect in the Jia Ma Empire. You cannot afford to offend us."

Xiao Li laughed. "Cannot afford to offend you?"

Nalan Yanran's expression changed.

"Xiao Yan is our younger brother. If you want to touch him, you must first get past us," Xiao Ding said.

"Are you certain?"

"He is our younger brother. If you intend to lay a hand on him, you will have to step over our corpses first."

Yun Yun fell silent.

She truly did not have the certainty of victory against two one-star Dou Emperors joining forces.

"Sect Master Yun, please return," Xiao Ding said. "The rights and wrongs of our third brother's affairs will be judged in due time. If you insist on taking him by force, we two as his elder brothers cannot allow it."

Yun Yun did not speak, merely watching them.

Xiao Li stepped forward, the Dou Qi within his body beginning to surge.

"Sect Master Yun, if you wish to fight, we brothers will accompany you to the end."

Xiao Ding also stepped forward to stand beside Xiao Li, the two of them joining forces and ready to strike at any moment.