Because he had spotted several bruises on Xiao Yi Xian, their cold purple hue surrounded by a bone-chilling aura. That familiar fluctuation of Ice Venerable Force was unmistakably a method of Ice River Valley!
As Xiao Ze acted to dispel the cold energy inside Xiao Yi Xian, the Ice River Valley experts gathered in God-Falling Ravine struggled to suppress their agitation.
They hurried forward and clasped their hands with a smile. "Friend, I think there may be some misunderstanding between us."
The speaker was also a Six-Star Dou Zong, but he was clearly much more restrained now. The lesson before him left him with no choice but to tread carefully.
"Misunderstanding? I think you did it on purpose!" Zi Yan turned away in displeasure at their hypocritical words.
If Xiao Ze hadn't arrived in time, there was no telling whether they would have made it out alive today. And they thought they could clear themselves of blame with one word—"misunderstanding"? Dream on!
At this, the leading elder's mouth twitched. If a Dou Emperor expert had talked back to him like that in the past, he would have immediately struck to suppress her.
But now, he didn't dare entertain the slightest thought of resisting. His gaze remained fixed on Xiao Ze, who still hadn't spoken.
"Friend, we're all from Ice River Valley. With your cultivation, I'm sure our valley master would be glad to make your acquaintance. Why not come visit Ice River Valley and let our valley master play host?" the elder said again.
"I'll certainly be going to Ice River Valley, but..." After removing the Ice Venerable Force from Xiao Yi Xian's body, Xiao Ze swept his icy gaze over the Ice River Valley group. "Before I go, though, I'll collect a little interest!"
At those words, the Ice