Hearing the faint killing intent in the Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python's words, Xiao Yan's black robe fluttered slightly. He shook his head, seemingly resigned, and said gravely, "Xiao Wu? That hundred-thousand-year rabbit who followed Tang San around?"
"What? After Tang Hao rescued her, did she end up dead anyway? I was wondering why I didn't see that annoying rabbit when Tang San came looking for me last time. Don't tell me Tang Hao pulled his old trick again and deceived her into sacrificing herself?"
At these words, the Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape froze slightly. Staring at Xiao Yan in astonishment, they exclaimed, "You... how did you know it was a sacrifice?"
"Heh." Xiao Yan gave a cold laugh, then sighed. "That rabbit's death had nothing to do with me. Don't go blaming the wrong person."
"Roar!" The Titan Giant Ape's enormous body rose upright. Its aura bore down like Mount Tai, stirring towering waves across the lake before it. Glaring at Xiao Yan, it roared, "Human, even if Sister Xiao Wu's death had nothing to do with you, you cannot go any farther today. Leave now, or don't blame me for showing no mercy."
"No mercy? Then I'd like to see just how the two of you intend to show me no mercy today." Xiao Yan's reply carried a faint chuckle.
"Arrogant brat, you're courting death!"
With that furious shout, a powerful aura erupted from the Titan Giant Ape's body. Under its crushing pressure, the surrounding trees burst apart with a thunderous crash, turning into splinters.
"Xiao Yan, leave this to me. Go in and find Xiao Xiao first." Feeling the oppressive aura spreading around them, Dugu Bo considered for a moment before speaking quietly.
Xiao Yan frowned at this, still uneasy.