Because of Xiao Zhan's disappearance, the mysterious Dou Wang's fury only grew. He attacked without restraint, destroying most of the Xiao Clan's buildings. Even the ancestral hall used for sacrifices was not spared.
After venting his rage, he looked at the ruins below, his anger easing slightly. Glancing at the wailing members of the Xiao Clan amid the rubble, he grinned and loudly
said, "Hmph! This is the price of provoking me!"
Then, under the awestruck gazes of the crowd, the pale blue Dou Qi wings on his back gave a gentle flap, and he flew away from Wutan City.
After the mysterious man departed, all that remained was the Xiao Clan's ruins, along with some of its surviving members.
The Xiao Clan's First Elder and Third Elder remained behind. Both had suffered minor injuries in the battle just now, but nothing serious. The Second Elder had escorted the rest of the Xiao Clan members away through the rear, so he was not here.
The First Elder walked over to Han Jue and cupped his hands. "Thank you, sir, for lending us your aid!" Because of Xiao Zhan's sudden disappearance, Han Jue had also assumed that Xiao Zhan had abandoned them and fled. Although the young master's mission had been to protect Xiao Zhan, Xiao Zhan's apparent actions filled Han Jue with contempt. He replied in a sarcastic tone, "No need to say more. Since the Xiao Clan Chief was able to retreat safely, I imagine the Xiao Clan would have been fine even without us."
The First Elder thought Han Jue was referring to Xiao Zhan fleeing. After hesitating for a moment, he said, "Sir, I know you do not believe this, but I must still say it. Our clan chief is not the kind of man who would