radicalducati 335. After the Great War
335. After the Great War
After the discussion was settled, Xun'er turned to Venerable Feng and said softly, "You must be Venerable Feng, the Pavilion Master of the Starfall Pavilion?"
Venerable Feng was clearly taken aback by Xun'er's question, and for a moment he was even a little stunned. After all, there were many people stronger than him present, not to mention Mu Yaoyin was still there! However, since the young lady of the ancient clan had asked, he naturally couldn't ignore it. Venerable Feng nodded and said frankly, "I am."
Throughout his life, Venerable Feng had never been one to fawn or be subservient. Yet, in front of Xun'er, the young lady of the ancient clan, he was merely a little stiff and awkward.
At this moment, Xun'er's indifference vanished, replaced by a natural smile: "My brother Xiao Yan's teacher is none other than your close friend, Venerable Yao. He should have mentioned it to you. You can rest assured that I will take care of things here today."
Xun'er's words directly revealed the relationship between Xiao Yan and Yao Lao, putting Feng Zun Zhe at ease. Xun'er's knowledge of such an important matter meant there was no need to question her relationship with Xiao Yan. Of course, she didn't really need to explain anything to them, since the Yan Clan seemed to only care about the opinions of the ancient clans. However, Xun'er's explanation did reassure the Starfall Pavilion and the Heavenly Phoenix Clan members considerably, and they secretly developed a better impression of her.
The most interesting expression on Mu Zi'er's face at this moment was still fresh in her mind. Her earlier words, "Even if Xiao Yan's sweetheart is beautiful, can she be more beautiful than this girl in front of him? And stronger than the Calamity Poison Body?" were still ringing in her ears. But looking at Xun'er before her, her appearance was acceptable; Xun'er was indeed a naturally beautiful woman, but Little Fairy Doctor was no less stunning. It could be said that both had their own merits. However, Xun'er was a young lady of an ancient clan, remaining unfazed even in front of a Dou Sheng powerhouse, and her strength was completely unfathomable to Mu Zi'er. Such a person seemed to be deeply in love with Xiao Yan; no wonder Xiao Yan couldn't forget her.
At this moment, Mu Zier looked at Xiao Yan, who was unconscious on the ground and being held in Little Fairy Doctor's arms, and a trace of pity rose in her heart. Both beauties were so outstanding; the scene Xiao Yan would face was sure to be incredibly exciting. Immediately afterward, Qing Lin, knowing that the conflict would not continue, rushed towards Xiao Yan's direction. Mu Zier smiled secretly, her jade hand on her forehead; she had already guessed that this little guy Xiao Yan was definitely in big trouble!
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In a secluded spot on the edge of the Tianxing Mountains, where the Starfall Pavilion was located, a man lay half-reclined on the rock wall of a cave. Blood continued to trickle down his body, forming a sizable pool. His handsome face was contorted with pain; this was Tang Qiying, who had failed in his assassination attempt on Xiao Yan and fled here! He had initially thought he should travel further for safety, but his injuries left him no time to waste, forcing him to hide nearby.
Within his body, remnants of the Calamity Poison Body and the Heart Flame of the Crimson Lotus Karmic Fire still lingered, constantly churning within him! However, these were secondary; a hole the size of a bowl pierced his chest, nearly tearing through his heart! He had barely managed to withstand this attack after destroying two implanted defensive formations, but the golden flames still burned fiercely, hindering his body's self-healing. Tang Qiying took out a jade bottle and swallowed all the pills inside at once. He then took out several different colored medicinal liquids and poured them directly onto his wound. Under the combined effect of the liquids, the burning golden flames finally subsided.
At this moment, Tang Qiying's forehead was covered in cold sweat. His physical injuries had almost made him faint, but he knew that this place was still too close to the Starfall Pavilion. If he fainted and was caught off guard, he would most likely be discovered. Even without the Starfall Pavilion's pursuers, this place was the Monster Mountain Range. In his weakest state, any fourth or fifth-tier monster could easily kill him!
Tang Qiying gasped for breath, his mind still replaying the events of the evening. He believed his plan was almost perfect; if it weren't for Xiao Yan's strange fire lotus and eerie golden flames, he could have easily taken Xiao Yan's life!
Tang Qiying gritted his teeth and said hatefully, "Strange fire, what a nuisance!"
He suffered several losses from the strange fire today; he hadn't encountered it enough before. The power of such a rare and wondrous object is truly extraordinary! If he doesn't prepare in advance for the next encounter, he will definitely suffer a great loss again!
As the medicine took effect, Tang Qiying felt his body relax somewhat, and he began to consider his future. He knew he could never return to the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, and as for the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, he could only maintain contact with them. Regardless of the outcome of today's battle, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan would likely not accept someone of Heavenly Phoenix origin like himself, and even if they did, they wouldn't offer him any resources. Therefore, he had never intended to go to the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan in the first place. Once his injuries healed, he would still have plenty of options in the Central Continent, relying on his strength and talent.
At this moment, Tang Qiying suddenly felt an unusual sensation within his body. He calmed down and carefully sensed it, and surprisingly discovered that the bottleneck of the Dou Zun that had been trapping him for so long was showing signs of loosening! Tang Qiying finally couldn't help but burst into laughter. Today's assassination attempt was definitely not without its gains.
He stood up and looked back in the direction of the Starfall Pavilion, a sinister smile on his face: "Xiao Yan, I hope you're lucky enough not to die so easily. I don't believe that so many women will save you every time!"
After saying that, Tang Qiying turned and left. He would not be careless about such an important matter as breaking through to the Dou Zun level, and he would not break through in the Tianxing Mountains.
On the other side, Xiao Yan was now the center of attention, surrounded by admirers. After Xun'er and the Yan Clan finished their negotiations, everyone returned to the Starfall Pavilion. This spectacle terrified the ordinary disciples of the Starfall Pavilion—there were more than a handful of super-strong experts above the Dou Zun level! Even their Pavilion Master, Venerable Feng, seemed rather ordinary among these experts, not to mention the four stunning beauties present. Mu Zi'er, Xun'er, Little Fairy Doctor, and Qing Lin each possessed their own unique charm. With such a lineup, no young male disciple of the Starfall Pavilion could remain unmoved.
Xun'er, Little Fairy Doctor, and Qing Lin naturally focused their attention on Xiao Yan. Everyone sensed that the relationship between Little Fairy Doctor and Xun'er was somewhat subtle. Both were exceptionally talented and outstanding, and although they hadn't spent much time together, how could they not sense each other's feelings? At this moment, there was a hint of tension, but since Xiao Yan was seriously injured and unconscious, it was still just the beginning, and both of them were suppressing their emotions and hadn't yet erupted.