"Are you all right?"
Seeing Xie Biyan leave, Yun Yun flew to Xiao Fan's side with concern written across her face and reached out to steady him as he flew backward.
"I'm fine."
Xiao Fan looked at Yun Yun. Xie Biyan's attack had not injured him much. After all, his strength in the Dou Zong Realm was no empty boast.
"Young friend, your strength is truly outstanding, and your talent astonishing."
Sikou Old Ghost also approached them, cupping his hands politely toward Xiao Fan from a distance with a faint smile on his face.
He had no choice but to curry favor with Xiao Fan. The strength Xiao Fan and his companions had displayed was enough to threaten the Sikou Family. Besides, if they washed their hands of the affair, the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect would truly wipe out the Sikou Family.
Xiao Fan had already expected Sikou Old Ghost's attempt to win him over, but he offered little courtesy in return. What worried him most now was still the poison inside Xiao Yi Xian.
Xiao Fan and the others exchanged a few pleasantries with Sikou Old Ghost before returning to the palace prepared for them within the Imperial Palace.
Once inside, Xiao Fan made a few simple arrangements and sealed off the surroundings with his soul power. Only then did he turn a stern gaze on Xiao Yi Xian and say, "You're not allowed to fight from now on!"
When Xiao Fan had ambushed Xie Biyan earlier, he had sensed Xiao Yi Xian itching to join in.
Had he not sensed her preparing to act several times, he might not have ended his probing so hastily. Instead, he would have exchanged a few more moves with Xie Biyan to gather more information.
When Xiao Fan had noticed Xiao Yi