The Jade Fire Cold Pool.
That strange, mysterious energy circulated like a fantastical dance that never ended, continuing for who knew how long in the river of time. Above the pool, white mist rose and swirled like gauzy silk, making the entire cold pool seem like a dream. Amid this dreamlike scene, the violent energy fluctuations finally settled, like an exhausted beast slowly calming down.
The blue flames that had flowed around Queen Medusa seemed to be gently gathered by an invisible hand, withdrawing completely into her body. The flames became a refined gown, its radiance held within, as if woven from the most precious silk in the world. It perfectly outlined her breathtaking curves, enough to make heaven and earth pale in comparison. The faint golden phoenix mark between her brows, too, vanished like a wisp of rosy light quietly fading away. Yet the blue flames flickering deep within her purple eyes were even more lively and profound than before, like two tiny worlds of fire brimming with endless mysteries and power. A vast, perfectly harmonized aura, far beyond Peak Dou Emperor, emanated from her as naturally as a mountain spring. Clearly, with the help of Xiao Zhan's mysterious and powerful bloodline, she had completely stabilized her current realm and even faintly touched the threshold of a higher level!
She slowly opened her eyes, beautiful enough to leave one drunk with wonder. The first thing she saw was Xiao Zhan, whose aura in the pool had also undergone a subtle change.
The phantom layer of crimson-gold dragon scales that had covered Xiao Zhan's body had already vanished like a dream or a bubble, but his entire bearing had gained an indescribable composure and weight, like an ancient mountain weathered by the years. The gruesome wound on his left shoulder had completely healed, leaving only a faint mark, like a trace of time on his body. He sat quietly in the pool's green waters, eyes closed as he regulated his breathing. Every pore seemed to have become a tiny breathing hole, greedily absorbing the strange energy left in the cold pool. A faint aura, mingling the majesty of the Dragon Phoenix with the heat of the Green Lotus, lingered around him, as if he had reached a wondrous resonance with the world around him.
[Dragon Phoenix Tyrant Body Art proficiency has increased dramatically, like a rocket! Current realm: Initial Mastery (15%)!]
[Successfully refined a tiny but exceptionally pure trace of the Green Lotus Core Flame's origin! Permanent resistance to Heavenly Flames has increased significantly (15%)! Affinity for fire-attribute energy has also increased greatly!]
[Dou Qi cultivation has increased slightly, firmly stabilizing at the Peak of One-Star Dou Zong!]
The system's cheerful notifications announced the great rewards from this painful "baptism." Xiao Zhan slowly opened his eyes, and a glint flashed through them like stars. His body felt stronger than ever before. Every inch of muscle and every bone brimmed with boundless strength, and his control over that power had reached an entirely new level, as if the whole world were in his grasp.
At that moment, their gazes met unexpectedly.
When their eyes met, there was no biting killing intent, no cold scrutiny, nor even the frosty chill from before. For the first time, a complex, difficult-to-read emotion surfaced in Queen Medusa's purple eyes, where blue flames burned. There was curiosity about the unknown, like a child exploring a mysterious treasure; thoughtful puzzlement, as if she were solving an ancient riddle; a trace of lingering desire, like parched earth longing for rain; and even... the faintest hint of approval, like a dim star in the night sky—not dazzling, but undeniably there. Through the strange circulation of energy and the deep resonance of their bloodline contract, she sensed Xiao Zhan's unyielding will more clearly than anyone. It was as hard as steel and would never yield, no matter what trials he faced. She also sensed the noble essence hidden within him, sharing the same origin as her own Dragon Phoenix aura, an essence as imposing as an emperor and worthy of awe.
Xiao Zhan was equally shaken. He could clearly feel that the vast power flowing through the contract had become gentler and more harmonious, like a tamed beast, no longer raging and uncontrollable. The power even seemed to carry a trace of... acceptance of his existence? This fusion of energy from the depths of their souls could not be explained by a simple contract. It seemed to be a tacit understanding beyond matter and words, a conversation between souls.
"You..." Queen Medusa parted her red lips. Her voice was still as cool as a mountain spring, but seemed to have shed some of its usual distance and indifference. "...Not bad."
Those two simple words from the lips of this proud queen, who had always looked down upon the world, were already the highest praise—a rare, brilliant gleam among the stars.
Xiao Zhan slowly rose from the pool's green waters. Water streamed down his powerful, well-built body, glistening in the sunlight. His expression was calm as he cupped his hands in salute. "Thanks to Your Majesty, I've weathered this ordeal and turned misfortune into fortune."
Queen Medusa's gaze inadvertently swept over his bare upper body. The smooth, elegant lines of his muscles and the astonishing explosive power they contained made the blue flames in her purple eyes flicker faintly, like a ripple across a still lake. But she immediately looked away as if nothing had happened.
"Soul Hall Protector Wu Ying was gravely wounded by this queen and has fled in disarray. He will certainly be unable to stir up trouble again for some time." Queen Medusa changed the subject, her tone carrying a murderous chill like the biting wind of winter. "But the Soul Hall has always repaid the slightest grievance and will never let this go. The Holy Temple needs time to recover its strength, and I must also enter seclusion to fully comprehend the mysteries of the Heavenly Flames."
She looked at Xiao Zhan, her purple eyes holding an unshakable resolve, like cold stars shining in the night sky. "The contract is complete. Since you are now an honored guest elder of the Holy Temple, you must know that not a word about the Holy Temple's affairs may leak outside. You may return to Wutan City, but remember: if the Holy Temple summons you, or if the Soul Hall attacks again, you must come immediately. There can be no delay!"
"Xiao Zhan understands," he replied solemnly, his voice firm and decisive. This was exactly what he had wanted—to temporarily leave the heart of the storm, return to Wutan City, and attend to his "More Children More Blessings" undertaking, adding to his family's future.
Queen Medusa gave a slight nod. With a gentle turn of her jade hand, she revealed a small, exquisite snake-shaped token formed from blue flames. It was finely crafted, and a faint golden phoenix mark could be seen on its back, as if it held an unfathomable power. She flicked a finger, and the token shot toward Xiao Zhan in a streak of blue light, like a shooting star.
"This is my token. The Eight Great Tribes of the Snake-People Tribe will treat its bearer as if I were personally present. You may also use it to sense my summons. Do not forget." Queen Medusa's voice was cool, with an almost imperceptible tremor beneath it, like an undercurrent hidden below a still lake. "You... take care of yourself."
With that, she did not linger. Her purple figure turned into a streak of blue light and vanished into the depths of the cold pool's space, passing through the barrier of space as if it were a dream. Only a faint fragrance of flame remained in the air, lingering for a long time.
Xiao Zhan firmly caught the token, warm to the touch with a faint heat. Sensing the powerful aura within it and the wondrous resonance with the contract's mark, he felt a storm of emotions churn within him. This journey through the desert had been perilous at every turn, like walking along the edge of a cliff; one careless step could have led to utter ruin. Yet the rewards were immense. His Dou Zong strength had been fully stabilized, as unshakable as a boulder; the Dragon Phoenix Tyrant Body Art had advanced, like a blade newly drawn from its sheath, its edge just beginning to show; he had gained the status of honored guest elder of the Snake-People Tribe and Queen Medusa's token, like a key to a mysterious treasure trove; and he had unexpectedly refined a trace of a Heavenly Flame's origin, a stroke of fortune countless powerful figures could only dream of... More importantly, he had formed a complicated and delicate connection with that infamous, terrifying queen, one that transcended the simple labels of friend and foe—like finding a hidden path through the mist.
Just then, another crisp system notification rang out in his sea of consciousness:
"Ding! The contract fusion between the host and Queen Medusa (Seven-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python bloodline) has increased significantly! Affection +20 (current: 10→30/100, based on recognition through the contract and power). Special reward: Detoxification Spirit Bead materialization complete!"
A wholly green spirit bead, about the size of a pigeon's egg, hovered quietly in the system space, radiating a gentle, life-filled glow like a brilliant green star. Wisps of green mist seemed to flow within it, dancing like lively sprites and giving off a refreshing aura. It was none other than a precious Heaven Rank Low Grade treasure capable of easing the Woe Poison Body!
Looking at the spirit bead, Xiao Zhan immediately pictured Xiao Yan, full of resolve and youthful vigor, and Xiao Yi Xian, gentle yet touched with an air of mystery. He also recalled the system's previous notification about the "Woe Poison Body Symbiosis Contract."
"Yan'er... and that girl called Xiao Yi Xian..." Xiao Zhan narrowed his eyes, lost in thought. "I have to find a way to get this bead to them as soon as possible. I mustn't delay."
At the edge of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, the gorge that led to Green Mountain Town was a narrow passage winding across the land like a giant dragon. Its sheer cliffs rose on either side like silent giants guarding this mysterious place.
"Whoosh! Whoosh, whoosh!"
Several arrows coated in deadly poison tore through the air like shooting stars in the night, their shrill whistles ringing out as they slammed into the tree trunks Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian had just dodged behind. Their tails still quivered violently, as if voicing the archers' viciousness and frustration.
"There! Don't let them get away!" Mu She's roar, full of hatred and madness, boomed from the forest behind them like a thunderclap. With his cry came the clatter of a large crowd of mercenaries, dense as drumbeats, and the low, savage snarls of magical beasts. Together, they formed a chaotic symphony.
Xiao Yan gripped Xiao Yi Xian's hand and darted nimbly through the craggy rocks and dense trees like an agile ape. His face was as grim as frost. Yao Lao's soul power could warn him of danger in advance, but Yao Lao's wounds had yet to heal, greatly diminishing his soul power. Now that Xiao Yan was bringing Xiao Yi Xian along, his speed was severely limited. And Mu She had clearly gone mad this time. He had not only gathered the remnants of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group but had also used some sinister method to drive several exceptionally keen-nosed second-tier Tracking Hounds after them, hounding them like leeches.
"This won't work!" Xiao Yi Xian panted, her delicate face showing worry and determination. A wisp of gray-white poisonous mist quietly curled around her fingertips like a tiny venomous snake, ready to strike at any moment. "Xiao Yan, leave me behind! I can hold them off for a while!"
"Shut up!" Xiao Yan snapped without looking back, gripping her hand as if he held the most precious treasure in the world. "I said we'd leave together! I won't abandon you! Teacher Yao, how much farther to the end of the gorge?"
"Almost there! The exit is half a mile ahead! But they're sure to have an ambush waiting!" Yao Lao's voice was as heavy as iron. "That old dog Mu She is cunning. He won't let us escape back to Green Mountain Town so easily!"
The moment the words left his mouth—
"Roar—!!"
A deafening roar that seemed to shake the mountains thundered from the gorge's exit! A colossal beast, as huge as a small mountain, came into view: the Peak Second-Tier magical beast, the Earth Armor Dragon. Its entire body was covered in thick, hard, ochre scales, each one like a shield carved by the passage of time. Its fangs bared, glinting with a chilling light. Like a moving wall, it blocked the narrow exit, its blood-red eyes fixed on the two rushing toward it, burning with fury and savagery, as if ready to crush every living thing!
Behind the beast, Mu She and dozens of bloodthirsty mercenaries surged forward like a pack of wolves. They held bows, crossbows, blades, and swords, their edges gleaming as they sealed off every possible escape route. Mu She's eyes were bloodshot like a mad beast's as he glared at Xiao Yan with bone-deep hatred, wishing to devour him alive and avenge his son!
"You little bastard! Let's see where you can run now! You'll pay with your life for my son's!" Mu She sneered, his face twisted like a demon's. He abruptly swept his hand through the air. "Loose the arrows! Kill them!"
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—!"
A dense rain of arrows descended like dark clouds, its murderous force bearing down on Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian! The Earth Armor Dragon let out a thunderous roar and charged forward. Each heavy step seemed to shake the earth as it barreled toward them like a tank! Attacked from both front and rear, Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian had fallen into a desperate trap!
Xiao Yan's pupils contracted. A flash of desperation and madness crossed his eyes. He instantly shielded Xiao Yi Xian behind him like a knight guarding his most precious treasure, bracing the Heavy Xuan Ruler before his chest as his Dou Qi surged wildly. Light blazed around him like flames! Now, he could only fight with everything he had!
"Teacher!"
"Get ready!" Yao Lao's voice carried a resolve unlike any he had shown before, like a warrior about to march into battle!
At that critical moment, with life and death hanging in the balance—
"Caw—!!!"
A cry of rage and supreme majesty, sharp enough to pierce metal and shatter stone, exploded across the gorge like thunder from the ninth heaven! It seemed to pierce the soul, making every living creature tremble!
An overwhelming pressure, far beyond Dou Emperor, even more terrifying than what had descended when Queen Medusa evolved, slammed down like a solid canopy! The entire gorge trembled beneath it, as if welcoming the arrival of an unparalleled powerhouse!
Time seemed to be seized by an invisible hand and stopped completely. Every sound and movement in the world came to a standstill.
The arrows shooting toward them filled the sky like moths rushing toward a flame, but in an instant they struck an invisible, impregnable wall. They froze in midair as if time had stopped, then shattered into pieces and crumbled into dust, scattering on the wind.
The Earth Armor Dragon, which had been charging with a furious roar, seemed to have been smashed by an invisible giant hammer. Its enormous body abruptly stiffened, and boundless terror filled its blood-red eyes, surging over it like a flood and swallowing it whole. It let out a heartrending whimper, its legs went limp, and it collapsed to the ground with a heavy thud. It buried its massive head deep in the dirt and trembled all over like a little beast that had encountered its natural enemy, its earlier ferocity nowhere to be seen.
Mu She and all the mercenaries were struck as if by lightning, frozen in place. Under the terrifying pressure, seemingly from the ancient, primordial past and towering above all living things, they felt their very souls shudder and wail as if plunged into an endless abyss. Their Dou Qi stopped flowing in an instant, like a frozen river. Their knees buckled against their will, and they fell one after another like stalks of wheat being cut down. Even Mu She, a Peak Da Dou Shi, was forced to his knees without the slightest ability to resist. His face was filled with horror, and huge beads of sweat rolled down his forehead. He could not even raise his head, and could only tremble beneath the pressure.
"Who... who is it?!" Mu She screamed in despair within his heart, the cry seeming to be wrenched from the depths of his soul, filled with boundless terror and unwillingness.
At that moment, a vast shadow, like a cloud hanging from the sky, swept slowly across the gorge overhead with an imposing force that blotted out the heavens and sun. The light dimmed wherever it passed.
It was an indescribably enormous and majestic bird! Its wings stretched wide enough to blot out the sun and cover the sky, as if they could shroud the whole firmament. Its body was covered in magnificent purplish-gold feathers, which reflected a dreamlike radiance beneath the sunlight, like armor woven from stars. A golden crest crowned its head, dazzling as a symbol of kingship. Its eyes burned like purplish-gold suns, radiating supreme majesty that looked down upon the world and dared anyone to meet its gaze. Merely flying past, its shadow and pressure sent every living creature below crawling like an ant, not daring to resist in the slightest.
"P-Purple Crystal Winged Lion King?! No! That's not right! It's stronger than the king! Could this... could this be the legendary... Peak Sixth-Tier magical beast?!" Yao Lao's stunned voice rang in Xiao Yan's soul, filled with disbelief and deep reverence.
The giant bird's blazing purplish-gold eyes seemed to contain the profound mysteries of the stars and cosmos. It glanced casually down at the tiny people in the gorge, as small as ants. Wherever its gaze fell, an invisible force made everyone tremble. When its eyes lingered for a moment on Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian, a warm current seemed to brush gently over them, yet carried an indescribable air of mystery. Then the giant bird let out an even sharper, more piercing cry, its sound seemingly reaching through the clouds, tinged with impatience, as if it were weary of all the turmoil in the world. It gave a sudden beat of its wings, stirring up a raging torrent of air like a violent storm and throwing the surrounding winds into chaos. In the blink of an eye, it vanished into the distant sky, leaving only a silhouette that gradually faded from view.
With the giant bird's departure, the terrifying pressure quickly receded from the gorge like the ebbing tide.
The gorge fell silent, as if time itself had stopped. Everyone was trapped in overwhelming fear, unable to recover. More than ten breaths passed before someone finally came around, choking out a sob of relief and breaking into desperate tears. Their cries echoed through the silent gorge, all the more pitiful for it.
Mu She struggled to lift his head, his face as pale as paper, as if every trace of color had been drained from him. His clothes clung to his body, soaked in cold sweat, and he looked utterly wretched. The way he looked at Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian was filled with boundless fear and lingering dread. That glance had struck his soul like a bolt of lightning, making him realize how close he had just come to death. Could it be... could those two really have such a terrifying being behind them? At the thought, his body began to tremble uncontrollably.
"Retreat... withdraw, quickly!!!" Mu She did not dare stay another moment. His voice came out hoarse as he shouted with all his might, as if he had to force the words out from deep in his throat, full of terror and despair. He scrambled away with the mercenaries, who were just as scared out of their wits, fleeing the gorge like stray dogs. They were in such a hurry that they did not even spare a glance for the Earth Armor Dragon lying on the ground pretending to be dead, as if the beast itself carried the aura of that terrifying being.
And just like that, the crisis was resolved in an unbelievable fashion.
Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian stood in the gorge, looking toward the direction the giant bird had vanished. They stared at each other, their eyes filled with utter shock and bewilderment, as if they had just lived through a fantastical nightmare.
"W-what was that just now?" Xiao Yi Xian's voice trembled, with both fear of the unknown and reverence for that mysterious being.
"I don't know..." Xiao Yan drew a deep breath, trying to suppress the storm raging inside him. His eyes shone with a complex light: doubt, speculation, and even a trace of anticipation. "But whatever it was... it saved us." An absurd thought surfaced in his heart: could it... have something to do with Father? But he immediately dismissed the idea. How could his father possibly command a being of that level? It was a terrifying existence that stood above all living things!
"This is no place to linger. We must leave at once!" Yao Lao's voice was heavier than ever, with an almost imperceptible note of confusion. "There seemed to be something familiar in the giant bird's aura... but when I think about it, I can't put my finger on it. Let's get out of here first!"
The two did not dare delay. They shot through the gorge toward Green Mountain Town. The Earth Armor Dragon, scared out of its wits, did not dare raise its head until the two had disappeared from sight. With its tail between its legs, it fled into the mountains like a stray dog.
In the Xiao Family's council hall in Wutan City, the atmosphere was charged with tension.
"Bastards!!!"
Xiao Ding flew into a rage, his eyes blazing as if they were about to shoot flames. He slammed a hand onto the sandalwood table beside him. With a loud crack, the sturdy table shattered, sending splinters flying like snowflakes.
"Jialie Bi! Aoba Pa! You two despicable, shameless villains!" Xiao Li's eyes were bloodshot, as if ready to drip blood. His fists clenched with a crackle, and flickering streaks of lightning writhed around him like electric snakes, giving off a dangerous aura.
The atmosphere in the hall was so oppressive it was hard to breathe, as if an invisible mountain weighed on everyone's hearts. Ya Fei sat at the head of the room, her pretty face cold as frost. The alluring eyes that usually charmed all who saw them now burned with icy fury, as if they meant to incinerate every last trace of evil. The three Xiao Family elders were also ashen-faced, like a sky darkening before a storm.
Just moments earlier, the Jialie Family and Aoba Family had suddenly joined forces in a treacherous alliance and attacked! Somehow, they had obtained a baseless rumor and accused the Xiao Family of colluding with a foreign enemy—the enemy of the Jia Ma Empire. They had even brazenly "discovered" a large number of forged "letters of treason" and "contraband"! Worse, they had colluded with the City Lord's Mansion guards and moved with lightning speed to seal off more than seventy percent of the Xiao Family's shops and businesses in Wutan City! Many members of the Xiao Family had been beaten and detained, their cries of pain filling the air. The Xiao Family had been plunged into a crisis unlike any it had faced before.
"Miss Ya Fei, the City Lord's Mansion..." Great Elder Xiao Shan's voice was dry, like sandpaper scraping against wood. He looked toward Ya Fei with worry and expectation in his eyes.
"The city lord accepted lavish gifts from the Jialie and Aoba families and has already decided to serve as their accomplice!" Ya Fei's voice was icy enough to freeze the air. "My people from the Mittel Auction House tried to intervene, but they turned us away, citing 'the laws of the empire'! Now they're leading their forces here, making a grand show of it. They say they're going to 'invite' the two young masters, Xiao Ding and Xiao Li, to the City Lord's Mansion to 'assist with the investigation'!"
"Assist with the investigation? Hmph, they clearly mean to wipe out the Xiao Family and leave not a single survivor!" Xiao Ding ground his teeth, the veins standing out on his forehead, his eyes full of resentment and indignation. "Father isn't in the clan, so they think they can act with such reckless abandon!"
"If they dare do this, I'll make them pay!" Xiao Li's eyes flashed with the savage light of a beast backed into a corner, and a violent aura rolled off him. "We'll fight them! If need be, we'll take them down with us!"
"Fight? With what?" Ya Fei remained calm, laying out the situation clearly. "Jialie Bi and Aoba Pa are both Da Dou Shi experts, and the city lord has reached the Dou Ling realm! They've sent all their elite forces, with experts as plentiful as clouds, and the City Lord's Mansion guards to back them up. If we recklessly fight them head-on, the Xiao Family will be drenched in blood. That's exactly what they want!"
"So we're just supposed to sit here and let them walk all over us?" Xiao Li roared in frustration, his voice tinged with despair and anger.
A cold glint flashed in Ya Fei's beautiful eyes, like a shooting star across the night sky, cold and sharp. Her jade fingers tapped the armrest in a measured rhythm, as if striking at everyone's heartstrings. "They dare act so recklessly for one reason: they know Clan Leader Xiao is away, and the Misty Cloud Sect has temporarily backed off. They think the Xiao Family has no one to rely on. But they've forgotten..."
She slowly rose to her feet, an air of long-held authority and contempt for the world radiating from her like that of a queen who commanded life and death. "My Mittel Auction House has stood in Wutan City for years. We're no soft persimmon for anyone to squeeze! Give the orders!"
"Here!" Gu Ni and several guards of the auction house immediately bowed, their expressions solemn and their eyes filled with resolve and loyalty.
"Activate the auction house's highest-level defensive formation at once and make sure it is impregnable! Put all guards on combat footing and stand ready. No one is to slack off!"
"Yes!" everyone answered in unison, their voices loud and firm.
"Send someone with my token to the Mittel branch in Heiyan City, the closest city to Wutan City, and mobilize every expert we can! Tell them that someone in Wutan City has grown bold enough to attack the Mittel Auction House's core business partner. Have them rush here at once!"
"Yes!" The reply was brisk and decisive, leaving no room for doubt.
"Also," a ruthless glint flashed in Ya Fei's eyes, sharp as a chill in the night, "quietly spread the word! Claim that Clan Leader Xiao found an ancient ruin by chance in the mysterious depths of the Magical Beast Mountain Range. The ruin contains a tremendous opportunity, which Clan Leader Xiao has already obtained, and he'll return in glory any day now! At the same time, spread the news that the Jialie and Aoba families are harboring the empire's wanted criminal, Blood Butcher. The conclusive evidence is hidden in a secret chamber in one of their estates!"
"This..." Gu Ni hesitated, a troubled look crossing his face. "Miss, the first rumor is easy enough to spread, but the second... We have no concrete evidence!"
"Evidence?" Ya Fei gave a cold laugh, sharp as icicles in the winter wind. "If I say there is evidence, then there must be! Send out the 'Shadow Guards' at once and have them 'create' conclusive evidence! Move quickly and finish before they reach the Xiao Family!"
"Yes! I understand!" A ruthless glint flashed in Gu Ni's eyes, like a leopard preparing to pounce. He immediately accepted the order and hurried away.
Ya Fei turned to Xiao Ding and Xiao Li, her expression grave but resolute. "Young masters, gather every member of the clan at once. Abandon the outer businesses that are already on the verge of collapse and withdraw everyone to the inner grounds of the ancestral home! Use its impregnable defensive formation and hold the line with everything you have! We have only one thing to do: buy time! Buy time until my reinforcements arrive! Until... Clan Leader Xiao returns in glory!"
With that, she walked over to the window, her gaze like a torch as she looked toward the Jialie Family and the City Lord's Mansion. Her red lips pressed tightly together. Her usually alluring face was now as cold as a layer of ice that would never melt, sending a chill through anyone who saw it.
"Want to touch the Xiao Family? Then you'll have to step over my dead body first! Let's see if they can really cover the sky over Wutan City with one hand and do as they please!"
Just then, a clamor and the heavy tramp of footsteps drew closer, rolling toward them like muffled thunder. Accompanying the noise was Jialie Bi's arrogant, overbearing voice:
"Xiao Ding! Xiao Li! Come out and surrender! Otherwise, don't blame us for flattening the Xiao Family and erasing your name from Wutan City!"
Dark clouds gathered over the Xiao Family's ancestral home. A storm was about to break, and the situation was on the verge of exploding!
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