"Ow!"
With that cry, Xiao Yi Xian felt as though she had collided with a mountain.
Of course she had. Having reached Peak Nine-Star Dou Saint, Xiao Tian Ce's body had long since become harder than mountain rock. His physical density alone was terrifying.
Xiao Yi Xian had no cultivation, so naturally, it hurt terribly.
"Are you all right?"
Xiao Tian Ce caught Xiao Yi Xian before the pain could send her tumbling, then asked with a smile.
"I... I'm fine."
Once Xiao Yi Xian steadied herself, she hurriedly broke free of Xiao Tian Ce again. Instinctively retreating several steps, she stared at him in terror and asked, "Just what was that flame of yours? How could it be so powerful?"
At that, Xiao Tian Ce smiled and teased, "Didn't I just tell you? I'm very powerful. As for that flame, I'll tell you when the opportunity comes."
Seeing that he did not want to explain, Xiao Yi Xian could only nod. After what had just happened, however, she was deeply afraid of this man who wore a smile with every word he spoke.
Having grown up in Qingshan Town, how could she ever have witnessed methods like those of gods and ghosts?
Xiao Tian Ce understood her reaction.
Besides, the little girl was still so young, and he naturally had no other intentions toward her. Once he realized that Xiao Yi Xian had begun to fear him, he did not approach. Instead, he stood where he was and smiled at her. "Little girl, we met twice today, and both times, you spoke up for what was right. I'll remember that.
"This token is yours. If you ever encounter a problem you cannot solve, you need only channel your Dou Qi or spiritual power into it, and someone will come