"You killed someone in the Fire Maple Forest, did you even ask me?"
As the oppressive aura dissipated, Xiao Yan immediately retreated. At that moment, a large shadow suddenly descended upon the world, and a majestic voice echoed through the air.
When Xiao Yan and the Ghost Hall expert looked up, the entire sky was black, as if a giant hand was blocking out all the light. After a while, their vision gradually cleared, and they were shocked to see a huge bird hovering above their heads. Everything that had just happened was naturally caused by it.
"Hmph, who are you? Do you dare to interfere with the Ghost Hall's operations?"
"Hmph, don't try to use the Ghost Hall as an excuse in front of me. Once we're in Fire Maple Forest, we'll follow my rules. In Fire Maple Forest, I'm the one who calls the shots!"
The dense mist gradually dissipated, and then a middle-aged man with long red hair and a domineering appearance appeared in Xiao Yan and his companion's sight.
The man's entire body, except for his skin, was crimson—red hair, red eyebrows, even his stubble was crimson. His eyes constantly gleamed with a fiery light. The only difference was a tuft of golden hair in the center of his long hair, and this detail vaguely reminded Xiao Yan of something...
"Who are you..."
Upon seeing the man's appearance, the Ghost Hall expert's expression immediately hardened, and he couldn't help but feel shocked by the man's identity.
"What do you mean 'you'? I have a name, Zhu Hao. If you're not happy, then come at me if you dare. I haven't fought anyone in years. If you're not afraid of death, then come at me!"
Before the other party could finish speaking, the middle-aged man uttered a series of rough and bold curses. His domineering aura caused the face of the Ghost Hall expert under the mask to twitch. This guy really showed the character of his race to the fullest. Not only was he rude in his speech, but he was also domineering and fierce in his actions.
" The Blood Flame Bird clan, I know you..."
"You know that, so why don't you get lost? If you don't, then fight me and see who's stronger!"
With a loud shout, Zhu Hao appeared in front of the Ghost Hall expert in an instant. Without any fancy moves or any Origin Qi mixed in, his simple punch caused the surrounding void to collapse instantly, and raging flames suddenly rose.
"Bang!"
With a single punch, the Ghost Hall expert was sent flying back a hundred feet. When he stopped, he couldn't help but shake violently, letting out a muffled groan as a sweet, metallic scent gradually filled his mouth.
"Damn it! I have no connection with your Blood Flame Bird clan. I only wanted to take this human away. Why did you attack me!"
"Stop talking nonsense and get out of here!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than Zhu Hao reappeared before him. His body twisted in mid-air, and a heavy whip kick suddenly came crashing down, revealing terrifying power. Upon seeing this, the expression behind the mask of the person in front of him became even more ugly. He hurriedly circulated the Origin Qi in his body, condensing it in front of him into a pitch-black shield that was almost solid, in order to block Zhu Hao's attack.
"Boom!"
The explosion rang out again, but Zhu Hao did not retreat at all. The Ghost Hall expert in front of him was once again blasted back. Although the situation was slightly better than before, the shield had now completely collapsed.
"You want to protect him? Why!"
"When did it become your place, a lackey of the Ghost Hall, to ask me questions when I'm doing my job!"
"You!"
The next moment, Zhu Hao attacked again. Seeing that he had already reached his opponent, the latter's expression changed, but he gritted his teeth and rushed forward instead of retreating, heading towards where Xiao Yan was.
"No one can stop the Ghost Hall from capturing whoever it wants!"
"You're asking for it!"
Zhu Hao's figure froze in mid-air for a moment, then turned and immediately chased after the person. However, even a fleeting moment in a clash between powerful individuals was enough for the other to do many things. By this time, the Ghost Hall expert had already arrived in front of Xiao Yan, his terrifying aura locking onto Xiao Yan once again, and the latter's palm was getting closer and closer to Xiao Yan...
"Whoosh!"
The next moment, a maple leaf drifted across the sky, and the arm that the Ghost Hall expert had stretched out was severed.
Behind him, Zhu Hao, his face tense, caught up with the former. In the midst of the man's terrified gaze, he grabbed him by the neck, pulling him back while simultaneously slamming his right knee into his waist. The sound of bones breaking echoed, and the man was thrown uncontrollably into the air. Then, Zhu Hao leaped into the air, spun around, and unleashed another powerful whip kick. This powerful figure from the Ghost Hall was sent flying like a ball, this attack sending him completely out of sight!
Afterwards, Xiao Yan stared blankly at the scene before him. Even the mysterious attack from before had left him with endless shock that lingered for a long time.
"Hey kid, who are you? Why are you being targeted by these damned bastards?"
Zhu Hao snapped out of his daze, glancing with lingering fear into the depths of the Fire Maple Forest before returning his gaze to Xiao Yan. A sense of curiosity immediately arose in his heart. Why would a human at the Origin Return Realm be personally pursued by Origin Emperor- level expert from the Ghost Hall? Wasn't that making a mountain out of a molehill?
The Ghost Hall is ruthless and vicious, but they wouldn't waste their energy on something like this. What's so special about this kid?
and...
"Junior Xiao Yan thanks Senior for saving my life!"
When Xiao Yan came to his senses, he quickly bowed to Zhu Hao. He had just clearly seen how powerful the man in front of him was, and now that he had been rescued, Xiao Yan naturally dared not be negligent in the slightest.
"Hmph, I have no interest in saving you. I was only doing this because someone asked me to. But now that I've saved you, I certainly can't let you leave so easily. You say you're Xiao Yan? Then... Zhu Can, get the hell over here!"
Zhu Hao's gaze skipped over Xiao Yan and looked into the depths of the Fire Maple Forest. After shouting in surprise, Xiao Yan turned around and saw a giant bird with a somewhat familiar appearance rapidly flying towards where the two of them were. As the giant bird approached, Xiao Yan recognized it as the Blood Flame Bird that had carried them from the southwestern border to the Far Southern Land!
So this guy actually has a connection with this middle-aged man. Then why didn't he call this guy over now...?
Recalling what he and his group had done to the Blood Flame Bird, and looking at the current situation, Xiao Yan felt a bad premonition rise in his heart. Had he just escaped one tiger's den only to fall into another?