"Stop playing around with them. We need to finish the task the Hall Master assigned us as soon as possible. Don't drag this out too long, lest we suffer punishment," Xuan Protector said with a light chuckle.
Hearing this, Iron Protector's smile faded, and a trace of coldness flashed through his eyes. "This farce truly ought to end."
The moment his words fell, Iron Protector vanished from where he stood. In the next instant, he appeared before Xiao Zhan, his sinister laughter echoing out. "Heh heh~~, Clan Leader Xiao, this is the last chance I'm giving you. Hand over the Ancient Jade passed down through the Xiao Clan, or don't blame us for being ruthless!"
"Grandfather, I'm back to face this with you and defeat all these bad people!"
When Xiao Qing saw that the Third Elder, the clan leader, and the others were still standing there unharmed, a flicker of joy flashed through her eyes, while her little face was filled with determination.
She quickly ran over to the Third Elder, tightly hugged his leg with her small hands, and raised her fair little face. Her eyes brimmed with resolve as her childish voice rang through the air. "Grandfather, Qing'er isn't afraid of them. As a member of the Xiao Clan, I would rather die standing than live kneeling!"
After saying that, Xiao Qing released him, turned around, and spread her arms like a mother hen protecting her chicks, showing no fear toward those Soul Hall members overhead who radiated chilling auras.
When Iron Protector saw Xiao Qing appear, he was briefly stunned before bursting into wild laughter. "Hahaha! A little brat who still reeks of milk dares spout such arrogant words here? Clan Leader Xiao, if you still care about this little girl's life, obediently offer up the