After the auction ended, Xiao Tian found an excuse and slipped away from the Xiao Clan's group.
Seeing his big brother slip away, Xiao Yan frowned and found an excuse to slip away too!
Seeing both brothers slip away in the same direction, the impish Xun'er said little and simply sauntered off herself.
Xiao Zhan and the elders exchanged looks. They were not worried about Xun'er's safety, given the little lass's formidable background.
"Go, protect Tian'er and Yan'er in secret. Just what are those two boys going off to do?"
Meanwhile, among the Jia Lie Clan, Jia Lie Bi spotted Xun'er leaving, and a sinister gleam flickered in his eyes.
"Go capture that little girl from the Xiao Clan!"
Jia Lie Bi thought that if he captured Xiao Xun'er, he could enlist that third-tier alchemist. Then what waves could the Xiao Clan's Qi Gathering Powder and Rejuvenation Powder possibly stir up!
When that happened, his Jia Lie Clan's medicinal pill business would flourish, and he could find an opportunity to finish off the Xiao Clan!
In a dark alley somewhere, Xiao Tian put on a black robe and used the Transformation Technique, his build instantly becoming muscular and brawny.
Oh, little brother Er Huo, why did you have to follow me?
Xiao Yan also entered the dark alley from the other end, trying hard to find his big brother Xiao Tian's voice. But when he discovered it was a dead end, he could not help frowning as he studied the black-robed man.
"Excuse me, have you seen a boy about my height?"
Xiao Tian's voice was deep and icy. "Scram."
Xiao Yan's brows knitted tightly. "Sorry."
Xiao Yan met Xun'er, who had caught up.
"Big Sister Xun'er, why are you here?"
Xun'er rolled her eyes. "Weren't you chasing Brother Tian? Did you catch up with him?"
When she saw the black-robed man walking out of the alley, she knew the answer. But that height and build did not look like Brother Tian's.
"No." Xiao Yan shook his head. "Big Brother probably climbed over the wall and slipped away. Big Sister Xun'er, let's go back. Big Brother might be about to do something foolish."
"Mm." Xun'er was very displeased with Xiao Tian's secretiveness, but she guessed he might be going to seize the Beast Flame. Presumably, Xiao Tian's master would be there too.
"Er Huo, stop worrying about your Brother Tian. He'll be fine."
Xiao Yan suddenly thought of Yao Lao, but then remembered that Yao Lao was only a soul. How much help could he really be?
"Hehe! You certainly don't need to worry! Because you'll both be staying comfortably as guests of my Jia Lie Clan!"
A brawny shadow loomed over Xiao Yan and Xun'er.
The Three-Star Dou Shi Jia Lie Wang launched a surprise attack, striking at Xun'er first in an attempt to knock the little girl unconscious.
"Big Sister Xun'er, watch out!" Xiao Yan's expression changed drastically. In an instant, he unleashed the Dou Technique Yao Lao had taught him-Explosive Steps-and surged forward to shield Xun'er. As his gaze fixed on his right fist, a sharp edge of Dou Qi tore forth, and he unleashed the Profound Tier Low Grade War Tiger Fist to meet the attack.
"No!" A wisp of golden flame danced in Xun'er's beautiful eyes.
Suddenly, Xun'er saw a black shadow appear eerily behind the Jia Lie Clan's Dou Shi.
Jia Lie Wang's gaze was losing focus, the back of his neck held in a crushing grip. Xiao Yan's fist struck his heart! It delivered the finishing blow outright, leaving the Three-Star Dou Shi Jia Lie Wang dead beyond any doubt!
Only then did Xiao Yan see an even brawnier black-robed man standing behind Jia Lie Wang.
"You two little children, don't wander around for no reason. Go find your mothers."
The black-robed Xiao Tian tossed Jia Lie Wang, whose neck bones had been broken, aside like garbage, then turned and left.
"Thank you for saving our lives, Senior!" Xiao Yan froze, then hurriedly bowed in thanks once he recovered.
My foolish little otouto, who are you calling Senior? Beneath his black robe, Xiao Tian curled his lip.