Next, Xiao Yao lightly waved his right hand, and a pitch-black puppet appeared on the ground.
"Xun Er, this puppet is called Heavenly Thunder Son. It possesses the cultivation of a Four-Star Dou Zun. With it protecting the two of you, I'll feel more at ease."
A flicker of surprise flashed through Xun Er's beautiful eyes before she said gently, "Brother Xiao Yao, hurry and refine the medicine. With us here, we definitely won't let anyone disturb you."
Phoenix Cry, standing on Xun Er's shoulder, flapped his fiery-red wings and spoke in a childish voice, "Father, I'm at the Dou Emperor level. I'll protect Mother well."
Phoenix Cry's tiny body radiated a resolute aura, his fiery-red eyes filled with confidence.
Xun Er gently stroked Phoenix Cry's little head, a gratified smile appearing on her face.
Looking at them, a warm current rose in Xiao Yao's heart. With Xun Er and Phoenix Cry, Qing Lin's two magical beasts, and the protection of Heavenly Thunder Son and Elder Ling, no one should be able to defeat such a lineup. He could refine the pill without worry.
Xiao Yao gave a few instructions to Heavenly Thunder Son beside him. The latter nodded, then stood at Xun Er's side.
"Xun Er, if it's the elders, just tell them the truth. Don't let a misunderstanding lead to a fight. After all, we're students of Jia Nan Academy. Once they know, I doubt they'll do anything too rash. As for the Black-Corner Region, if they dare come, just destroy them!" Xiao Yao shifted his gaze to Xun Er and spoke softly.
Xun Er nodded lightly and pushed Xiao Yao toward the spacious clearing ahead, saying with a sweet laugh, "All right, Brother Xiao Yao, stop worrying about us. Xun Er will handle everything properly. You don't