Gu Yao looked at Xiao Yan as though he were looking at a dead man. Ling Quan had likewise been unable to withstand even a single move from him, so Xiao Yan's defeat of Ling Quan did not make him feel any differently.
Gu Yao rolled his neck and said to Xiao Yan, "Looks like you're in a hurry to die?"
"That depends on whether you have the ability!" Xiao Yan refused to yield.
Xun Er stepped up beside Xiao Yan and tried to dissuade him. "Brother Xiao Yan, Gu Yao is different from ordinary people. His strength has already reached the level of a four-star Dou Zun, and he has enjoyed the finest resources of the Ancient Clan for many years. Fighting him would be extremely dangerous and very unfair to you."
Xun Er did not say it outright, but her meaning was clear. At this moment, she did not advise Xiao Yan to fight Gu Yao.
Gu Yao, however, said to Xun Er, "Don't worry, Xun Er. The elders have instructed me to spare this boy's life."
Just then, as though sensing something, Gu Yao took an item from his storage ring. A few conspicuous words appeared upon it: "Bring the young lady back immediately. Do not cause further complications!"
Gu Yao frowned. He had not expected to be stopped just as he was about to teach Xiao Yan a lesson. He then looked toward the two elderly men originally responsible for protecting Xun Er, and their gazes seemed somewhat unusual as well. Gu Yao's brow furrowed tightly. He had only just entertained the thought of fighting Xiao Yan, yet the clan's order had come with such urgency. Naturally, Gu Yao understood the reason. If word of his battle with Xiao Yan spread, it would bring him some