"Hehe, the Third Elder personally conveyed the message, and Xiao Feng naturally keeps it in mind. However, since a member of an outsider has returned to the clan today, I should come and see. Also..."
Hearing Xiao Mingyuan's words, Xiao Feng smiled slightly, his gaze sweeping over the latter, then over the two people beside him, before settling on Xiao Yan. A smile spread across his face as he said:
"This must be Xiao Yan. Before you even arrived at the main hall, your reputation had already spread throughout the Xiao Clan."
Although Xiao Feng wore a smile, Xiao Yan could clearly sense the coldness in his eyes. He was secretly surprised, thinking that he was meeting this guy for the first time, yet he shouldn't be treated with such hostility.
"His name is Xiao Feng. Xiao Chuhang, whom you severely injured earlier, is his younger brother."
Beside him, Xiao Mingyuan glanced at Xiao Feng and whispered a warning to Xiao Yan.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow, then suddenly realized why Xiao Feng had looked at him so fiercely at first glance; it turned out he was Xiao Chuhang's older brother.
"I previously heard Xiao Chuhang referred to as the Second Young Master. Judging from this, Xiao Feng must be the eldest young master of the Xiao Clan Xiao Clan, now the heir apparent."
Xiao Yan nodded almost imperceptibly, pondering to himself. As the heir of the Xiao Clan, Xiao Feng's cultivation level was evident. Judging from this first glance, he was at least no weaker than Bai Ruoxuan of the Bai Clan.
"Little fellow, you'd better be careful. Xiao Feng and his brother are all alone in the clan, and his younger brother is his Achilles' heel. You severely injured Xiao Chuhang today, and this guy will inevitably come looking for trouble for you in the future. But with me here today, you can rest assured."
Xiao Mingyuan gave Xiao Yan a reassuring look, then turned his gaze back to Xiao Feng, his brows furrowing slightly as he said in a slightly somber tone:
" Xiao Feng, now that we've seen them, shouldn't we let them go?"
As he spoke, he was about to lead Xiao Yan and the other two past the latter.
"My younger brother fought someone in Xiao City today and returned severely injured. As far as I know, it was Mr. Xiao Yan who did it, wasn't it?"
However, the words that Xiao Feng uttered immediately caused the already strained atmosphere to freeze instantly. Even some of the guards around him turned their surprised gazes toward Xiao Yan, clearly understanding what Xiao Feng's words meant.
To incur enmity with the heir apparent upon entering the Xiao Clan is hardly a good thing.
" Xiao Feng?"
Beside Xiao Yan, Xiao Mingyuan's expression darkened slightly, and he said in a deep voice.
"Hehe, please rest assured, I am aware of the whole story. Since Chuhang was outmatched, I have nothing more to say... However..."
Before the group could even catch their breath, Xiao Feng continued, saying:
"My main purpose in coming here is to fight you!"
As the sharp words were spoken, Xiao Feng suddenly raised an arm, his finger pointing directly at Xiao Mingyuan, who was standing next to Xiao Yan, beside Xiao Yan Xiao Xuan!
" Xiao Xuan?!"
All around, gazes followed Xiao Feng's pointing finger, their expressions gradually turning to astonishment. Even they hadn't expected that Xiao Feng would challenge Xiao Xuan to a duel. In the past, the former had never taken Xiao Xuan seriously. According to him, someone who couldn't even break through to the Yuan Zong wasn't qualified to be his opponent. But today, Xiao Feng himself had shattered those arrogant words.
That being said, some astute people present noticed something amiss. Judging from Xiao Mingyuan's previous attitude towards Xiao Feng, the former clearly did not want Xiao Feng to fight Xiao Yan. However, due to Xiao Mingyuan's pressure, the latter would inevitably have some reservations.
However, at this moment, Xiao Feng resolutely turned his attention to Xiao Xuan beside him. Everyone present understood that given the difference in their cultivation levels, Xiao Xuan was no match for Xiao Feng. Therefore, if Xiao Xuan was unable to fight, then Xiao Yan would undoubtedly be the one to fight Xiao Feng in his place. But if Xiao Xuan refused to fight, then Xiao Feng would probably take this opportunity to mock and provoke him again. Either way, it would be Xiao Feng's revenge on Xiao Yan.
However, if Xiao Yan were to take the initiative to fight, then all the pressure Xiao Mingyuan exerted on him would naturally no longer pose a threat. Xiao Feng's move was truly a thunderous one!
If everything unfolds as Xiao Feng predicted, then from today onwards, Xiao Yan's name will truly resound throughout the Xiao Clan, but he will likely become a laughingstock among everyone...
If it were just that, Xiao Yan wouldn't care. But what he cares about now is that Xiao Xuan has joined the Xiao Clan and is now a member of the Xiao Clan. He can't let his own actions affect Xiao Xuan's reputation. So, he will probably have to take on this battle himself.
Upon thinking of this, Xiao Yan's face immediately darkened. Xiao Mingyuan beside him also frowned, but was quite helpless. He had not expected Xiao Feng to use such methods. In this way, it seemed that a fierce battle between the two of them was inevitable today!
Frowning, Xiao Mingyuan glanced back and forth between the two, a sense of unease creeping into his heart. Although Xiao Yan's cultivation had now reached the Yuan Zong, he was still only a Two-Star Yuan Zong. Coupled with the depletion he suffered in the battle in Xiao City, if he were to encounter Xiao Feng now, the odds of victory would be unimaginable...
Looking at Xiao Yan and Xiao Feng, who were frowning, Xiao Feng's eyes remained sharp. His cold gaze was fixed on Xiao Yan, and his expression grew colder. At this moment, he quietly mobilized the Origin Qi in his body. He was eager to make the person in front of him pay the price for what he had done!
"Call..."
Xiao Yan let out a long breath, his face grim. His fist clenched slowly beneath his sleeves. He then took a step forward and, as he looked up, his gaze met Xiao Feng's.
"Okay, I accept!"
However, just as everyone on the field was waiting for the battle between Xiao Yan and Xiao Feng to begin, Xiao Xuan Xiao Yan, dressed in white, stepped forward beside Xiao Yan. His calm face was fixed on Xiao Feng, and his clear voice echoed in the ears of everyone on the field like the sound of a bell. Even Xiao Yan and Xiao Mingyuan beside him, and even Xiao Feng at this moment, couldn't help but be stunned.
"Ancestor..."
Xiao Yan's expression changed instantly upon regaining his senses. He was about to move to stop him when the latter turned his head and smiled faintly at him, stopping Xiao Yan's movement with one hand. He then patted Xiao Yan's shoulder lightly and said with a smile:
"Don't worry, I'm confident I can take this on."