After watching Leng Bingshuang leave, it took a long time before Tian Ying and the others slowly stood up from their prostrate positions. They glanced in the direction Leng Bingshuang had gone, then looked at Xiao Yan. The brothers exchanged smiles, their smiles carrying a somewhat inexplicable meaning.
Beside him, Bai Ying glanced in the direction Leng Bingshuang had left, lost in thought, and at the same time, couldn't help but feel surprised.
Withdrawing his gaze, Xiao Yan's eyes shifted and landed on the four members of the Tian Ying Clan.
Upon arriving before the four, Xiao Yan checked the injuries of Xiong Gang and Yan Shi. Seeing that they had improved, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Although Ye Luotian's Withered Leaf Gu cannot be considered a true fourth-tier pill, it has a very significant effect on healing injuries. If it weren't used in such an extreme way, it might actually be a substitute for a fourth-tier pill. Moreover, its terrifying ability to enhance a cultivator's cultivation level was something that even Xiao Yan found quite surprising.
If it weren't for his protection by Heavenly Flames, which allowed him to break the Withered Leaf Grass in the Withered Leaf Gu for Tian Ying and the others, they would probably have become tools for Ye Luotian to threaten him.
"Brother Xiao Yan, they should be alright now, right?"
Tian Ying frowned as he looked at the two people beside him who, although they had regained consciousness, were still pale-faced. Still somewhat worried, he asked Xiao Yan in a low voice.
"He's mostly recovered. With some time to heal and the help of medication, he should be fine."
Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Tian Ying nodded in relief and exchanged a smile with A Bao beside him. The relationship between the four of them became even closer.
If there was still a thin barrier between A Bao and the three Tian Ying brothers before this, then after this incident, the four of them will be completely united!
A Bao's courageous act at the crucial moment made the three brothers truly acknowledge A Bao existence. From now on, the people who would protect the Xilin Mountain Range together would no longer be three, but four.
"Hehe, I have to thank Mr. Xiao Yan for enabling me to advance to the Five-Star Dou Di!"
Beside him, Bai Ying also stepped forward with a smile, cupped his hands in a rather polite gesture to Xiao Yan, bowed slightly, and said in a tone full of flattery.
Upon hearing this, a glint of light flashed quickly in Xiao Yan's eyes, and a smile appeared on his lips. He said:
" Bai Clan, our relationship was originally one of cooperation. Consider this repayment for the favor you did for me in Hanxi City. Now, we are even. If we meet again in the future, it will depend on our respective positions."
Upon hearing this, Bai Ying was taken aback. Xiao Yan's actions clearly indicated that he wanted to draw a line between them.
This approach has both advantages and disadvantages for the Bai Clan.
The two sides remained indifferent to each other, which undoubtedly gave Bai Ying a perfect excuse when he returned. As long as he shifted all the blame onto Xiao Yan, the higher-ups of the Heavenly Sword Sect would naturally be unable to tolerate him, and he could also use this to worsen the relationship between the Heavenly Sword Sect and Xiao Yan.
If a major battle breaks out between the two sides in the future, the Bai Clan can easily find an excuse to stand aside, watch from the sidelines, and reap the benefits. Wouldn't that be wonderful?
Unless he directly clashes with Xiao Yan, he is unlikely to attack the Bai Clan.
However, apart from Bai Ying of the Bai Clan, everyone else who participated in the siege of Xiao Yan in the Xilin Mountain Range perished. This inevitably arouses suspicion among the higher-ups of the Heavenly Sword Sect, and it is likely that the Bai Clan will be unable to take any action for some time to come.
As for the existence of Leng Bingshuang, Bai Ying did not intend to reveal it.
If we really think about it, Leng Bingshuang's appearance is all because of Ye Luotian. Once Leng Bingshuang is exposed, and Ye Luotian is implicated, and the cause of death of the Four Great Clans is found out, then no matter how the Heavenly Sword Sect will treat the Bai Clan, at least the Withered Leaf Sect will probably not let them off easily.
Ye Luotian's sinister nature still haunts him. It's not hard to imagine how miserable the Bai Clan would be if Ye Luotian were to target them.
"Haha, but Brother Xiao Yan, you are truly astonishing! In just five years, you've jumped from Six-Star Half-Emperor to Five-Star Dou Di! Such a rapid cultivation speed is probably unparalleled even in the entire Origin Martial Continent!"
"Brother Tian Ying, you flatter me. I only broke through to the Four-Star Dou Di by sheer luck. I just didn't expect that Ye Luotian's Withered Leaf Gu would actually help me break through another star."
Xiao Yan smiled faintly, but the end of his words carried a hint of sarcasm.
Ye Luotian originally intended to use the Withered Leaf Gu to manipulate Xiao Yan and the others, but unexpectedly, he ended up losing more than he gained. Not only did he fail to control Xiao Yan, he also helped him increase his strength again. It was practically a gift of kindness!
At this moment, Bai Ying also came to his senses and looked up, only to see Xiao Yan chatting happily with Tian Ying and the others. Seeing Xiao Yan's warm smile, Bai Ying's eyes widened slightly, but after a few breaths, it turned into a silent sigh, echoing softly in his heart.
Xiao Yan's talent for cultivation is indeed unparalleled. Bai Ying has lived for so many years and has seen or heard of many things on the continent, but he has never heard of anyone with such terrifying talent for cultivation.
Given time, Xiao Yan will surely become a powerful figure, and the so-called Venerable Heavenly Severing Master, a legend of the Western Region, will eventually become a stepping stone on Xiao Yan's path to growth.
The future of this young man in black robes is destined to shine even brighter than it is now; it's just a pity that they were destined to be on different paths from the very beginning.
Xiao Yan was a passerby on Bai Zhan, while Bai Zhan was a witness to Xiao Yan. In every aspect, the two are incomparable. It's not that Bai Ying looked down on his son; it's simply an indisputable fact.
"Brother Xiao Yan, what are your plans next?"
Turning back, Tian Ying asked Xiao Yan again.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan paused slightly, then glanced indifferently at Bai Ying beside him and grinned:
"What, Bai Clan, are you still not planning to leave?"
"Well..."
Bai Ying was taken aback for a moment, then realized what was happening, clasped his hands in a fist salute to Xiao Yan, and smiled:
"Since Mr. Xiao Yan has no intention of keeping me here, then I shall take my leave!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Bai Ying turned around without hesitation and flew swiftly away from the outside of the Xilin Mountain Range.
After watching Bai Ying leave, Xiao Yan finally looked away from his dark eyes.
Although Xiao Yan Bai Ying an enemy, he knew that one had to be wary of someone like him.
In some respects, Bai Ying is no less powerful than any of the four major clans; it's just that his methods are indeed different.
"Brother Tian Ying, if I remember correctly, you once told me that there was something in the Heavenly Severing Ancient Tomb that was even more valuable than the cultivation legacy of Venerable Heavenly Severing, right?"
Xiao Yan's sudden change of tone startled Tian Ying for a moment. He quickly recovered, pondered for a moment, then nodded, looking at Xiao Yan before him, and said:
"That's right. I remember you specifically asked me back then what the name of that cultivation technique was. It was called the Origin Return Art Technique, wasn't it?"