Hum!
The instant Protector Wu's chain pierced You Ruo's body, Yao Lao finally helped Xiao Yan drive the Bone Spirit Cold Flame into the Naling space.
"How dare you!"
The moment he regained awareness, Yao Lao saw You Ruo instinctively turn to shield him. Looking at the pitch-black chain stabbing toward her, he flew into a rage, but had no time to act.
Squelch!
Caught unprepared, You Ruo had her shoulder easily pierced by the chain.
Seeing her injury, Yao Lao's expression darkened. He appeared beside her in an instant and reached for the chain.
"Hmph!"
Protector Wu tried to control the chain to deal You Ruo an even heavier blow, but she had already reacted. The Dou Qi within her sealed off its movements, and with a wrench, she forced it out.
Yao Lao examined You Ruo's injury, then took a white pill from his Storage Ring and handed it to her.
"This pill will regulate your energy and calm your mind. Take it first."
You Ruo nodded, accepted the pill from Yao Lao, and swallowed it.
Looking at Yao Lao, whose soul form was already growing faint, Protector Wu laughed. "Yao Chen, even at a time like this, you're still spending your soul power? It seems you already understand what awaits you."
As he spoke, Protector Wu turned his gaze toward Xiao Yan.
"This disciple of yours seems quite extraordinary. Unfortunately, members of the Xiao Clan are on the Hall Master's list too. I won't let master and disciple be separated. I'll make sure you're reunited!"
With that, Protector Wu charged toward Xiao Yan.
Though he did not know exactly what Yao Chen had left Xiao Yan, Protector Wu would not take any risks. Yao Chen's identity was far too important, and besides, Xiao Yan might also possess