As Dugu Bo descended, he looked back upward to see whether Qin Jiuxiao had followed.
The moment he turned his head, he saw a streak of golden light flash past overhead and reach his side in the blink of an eye.
"Old Man Dugu, you're way too slow!"
Holding Dugu Yan in his arms, Qin Jiuxiao flew alongside him with a teasing smile. "I'll take Yanyan down first. You can take your time, old man!"
With that, the Kunpeng Wings behind him gave a powerful flap. He turned into a streak of light, instantly leaving Dugu Bo behind as he dove toward the bottom of the cliff.
"Hey! You brat!"
Dugu Bo blew his beard and glared in anger, his Soul Power erupting as he shot downward like a cannonball in pursuit.
But he was ultimately a step too late.
By the time he reached the valley floor, Qin Jiuxiao had already landed steadily. He stood to one side, holding Dugu Yan's hand and watching him with a grin.
Seeing her grandfather so flustered and furious, Dugu Yan could not help covering her mouth and laughing softly.
Dugu Bo's old face reddened. He gave two dry coughs and forcibly explained, "Ahem... I was waiting for you just now, letting you come down first. Otherwise, I would've reached the valley floor long ago!"
"Yes, yes, Grandpa, you're the best!"
Dugu Yan obediently went along with him and even winked at him.
Only then did Dugu Bo's lips curl upward slightly. He shot Qin Jiuxiao a provoking sidelong glance, as if to say, See? My granddaughter still takes my side.
Qin Jiuxiao shook his head, too lazy to argue with this old child.
The three continued along the small path at the bottom of the valley. After passing through a dense patch