An eerie wind howled furiously, and ghost qi filled the sky. Even the air brimmed with an utterly terrifying presence.
"The Headless Ghost Fiend?"
"A ghostly creature comparable to a human at peak Seven-star Dou Di..." Xiao Yan could not help frowning at Yan Chi's words.
In the past, Xiao Yan would have had to rely on the Soul Devouring Talisman to deal with this Headless Ghost Fiend. Now, however, not only had his soul power and spiritual power grown immensely, but his own strength and mastery of Dou Techniques had also increased. He had quite a few ways to deal with an opponent of this level.
"Shall I?" Ever since breaking through, Xiao Yi seemed eager to try out that newfound strength, rubbing both hands together in preparation for a fight.
"Don't look at me. I can't act in the Blood River Realm, or I'll alert some big fellows. Even I can't handle them," Yan Chi said outright, seemingly noticing Xiao Yan's unfriendly gaze.
"Yingying, stay here with Senior Yan Chi. I'll go have a bout with this big fellow."
"Xiao Yi, stay here and protect them, just in case," Xiao Yan instructed.
"All right, all right." At those words, Xiao Yi immediately drooped in disappointment.
"Hehe, we've only just entered the Blood River Realm. There'll probably be more trouble before long. You're far stronger than I am, so keep a low profile."
"Besides, we're here to treat Senior Yan Chi's hidden ailment. With you guarding the two of them, I can rest easy," Xiao Yan said with a smile.
"Mm." After hearing Xiao Yan's explanation, Xiao Yi immediately brightened.
This boy really does have a thoughtful mind. Seeing Xiao Yan's arrangements, Yan Chi felt a measure of admiration for him, though he did not show it.
"Be careful.