Hearing Xun'er's inner voice and seeing how much she trusted him, Xiao Yan couldn't help feeling ashamed for a few seconds.
"Without some strength in a place like this, how could I protect you properly?"
Xiao Yan reassured Xun'er.
"Brother Xiao Yan, the Inner Academy has already decided to fight a decisive battle against the Lizard People."
"What are you planning to do?"
Xun'er raised her head and looked at Xiao Yan as she asked.
If worse comes to worst, I'll just take Brother Xiao Yan back to the Gu Clan.
It's far too dangerous here. One wrong move could cost him his life.
Naturally, Xiao Yan heard every thought in Xun'er's heart.
And that brought him immense comfort.
Whether the Gu Clan was as powerful as in the original story or had also become stronger, it didn't matter.
At the very least, Xun'er's intentions alone showed how much she cared about him.
"Since we're both students of the Inner Academy, of course we should stay and fight alongside it."
"Besides, this disaster started because of me. How could I simply run away?"
Xiao Yan had just received the Yellow Springs Demon Saint's inheritance, and his strength even surpassed Gu Yuan's in the original story.
Naturally, he wouldn't fear mere Lizard People.
More importantly, he wanted to see what the Ancient Emperor's Cave Mansion had become.
And whether his Tou She Ancient God Jade was still useful.
"I'll face this war together with you, Brother Xiao Yan."
Seeing that Xiao Yan had made his decision, Xun'er stood on his side without the slightest hesitation.
Just then, a Message Talisman suddenly flew over from the distance.
"It's a message from the academy's higher-ups. They're gathering the major factions and all the students to discuss how to deal with the Lizard People."