Luan Xiao'e knew that Yaya was a Sunlight, but she had never known that Yaya's strength would be so formidable after recovering.
The cultivators watching from the sidelines could not make out the battle just now, but how could she and Yan Miao, who had been in the thick of it, not know?
The power Yaya had unleashed in that instant was simply beyond comparison to newly advanced Sunlights like her and Yan Miao. Even with Yuan Du already being held back by the two of them, Luan Xiao'e estimated that, in a one-on-one fight, he would not last ten breaths against Yaya. Being knocked into the sea would have been unavoidable.
Back when Yaya had played all over Three Realms Island, Luan Xiao'e had taken great care of her. Lu Ye was away from Three Realms Island year-round, while Shui Yuan had always remained stationed at the Alchemy Room and paid Yaya little attention. Instead, Luan Xiao'e, the former Great Island Master, had spent quite a bit of time with Yaya.
Luan Xiao'e had always been fond of the little girl. She had even thought that, if she ever found someone she loved and who loved her in return, perhaps she could have a child like this too.
Yaya had been fairly close to her before.
Yet at this very moment, Luan Xiao'e sensed a dangerous aura spreading from Yaya, and her expression stiffened.
Yaya turned again and looked toward Lu Ye. Their eyes met, and she gave a cold snort. Her divine sense stirred as she transmitted, "Live well. Before I catch you, make sure you don't die!"
Then she swiftly swept away, looking as though she were in a great hurry.
Lu Ye frowned.
In the span of barely a dozen breaths, Yaya had changed so completely