Xiao Yan actually nodded in agreement, causing everyone, including Qing Er, to be slightly stunned. This was no child’s play. If it truly were discovered, then Xiao Yan might very well be blacklisted by the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan… A hint of worry flashed across the Wind Venerable’s eyes as he looked at Xiao Yan and said with a serious tone, “You’re sure?”
“Ha ha, rest assured, Elder Wind. The upright do not fear the shadow. I’ve seen many such tricks to smear people after losing. It’s nothing new.” Xiao Yan smiled and nodded.
Upon hearing Xiao Yan’s words, the Wind Venerable felt somewhat relieved. Since the former dared to speak thus, he must have some confidence. Qing Er, on the other hand, was quite angry at Xiao Yan’s words. Her charming face turned cold as she sneered, “Go ahead and show off. If I find something, I’ll make you regret it.”
The corners of Xiao Yan’s mouth curved into a mysterious smile as he chuckled, “If nothing is found, perhaps Miss Feng will have to apologize to me in public.”
Qing Er’s gaze turned icy, and she gave a cold humph. She bit her finger until a drop of deep red blood dripped out, hovering in front of her and emitting a faint, strange fluorescence.
Xiao Yan glanced at the drop of blood. It was a vivid red, but upon closer inspection, one could see a hint of faint green. Upon seeing this, a thought crossed Xiao Yan’s mind. The blood of the mysterious mummy had a much more intense green hue than Qing Er’s, suggesting that the mummy’s lineage was purer than hers.
With an icy expression, Qing Er used the blood to sketch a strange rune, and then flicked it towards Xiao Yan. The rune hovered above Xiao Yan’s head, emanating a red glow that slowly enveloped his entire body.
As the red light enveloped him, Xiao Yan could clearly sense an unusual energy scanning his body, giving him a feeling of being peeked at. Unmoved, he sneered inwardly. He had allowed Qing Er to search him in public because he was confident that he could conceal the Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence…
The red glow slowly scanned Xiao Yan’s entire body, especially focusing on the ring on his finger multiple times. However, no anomalies appeared, making Qing Er’s face grow increasingly dark.
Seeing Qing Er’s grim expression, the Wind Venerable heaved a sigh of relief internally.
After a brief moment, the red light gradually faded, and the rune transformed into a red glow, which the pale-faced Qing Er absorbed back into herself.
“Miss Feng, any results?” Xiao Yan glanced at Qing Er and asked indifferently.
“Where did you hide the Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence?” Qing Er clenched her teeth, her expression showing how she wished to strip Xiao Yan and search him thoroughly. She had clearly sensed the presence of the Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence earlier, but the final result was a severe blow. The search technique was particularly sensitive to the Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence, and it rarely made mistakes.
The Wind Venerable’s face turned grave, and he coldly rebuked, “Qing Er, don’t think that just because you are from the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, I can’t do anything to you. If you continue to be unreasonable, I won’t give your clan any face!”
Hearing the Wind Venerable’s stern words, Qing Er’s face changed slightly. The Thunder Venerable, seeing this, stepped forward and said, “Qing Er, this might be a misunderstanding…”
“But…” Qing Er, feeling wronged, wanted to argue but saw the furrowed brows of the Thunder Venerable. She swallowed her words. No matter what, she was his disciple and had to listen to him. She also knew that with the Wind Venerable protecting Xiao Yan, there was little hope. If she could find the Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence on Xiao Yan, maybe things would be different. With the reputation of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, even the Wind Venerable would have to consider his actions, but alas…
Angry, Qing Er could only glare at Xiao Yan and coldly say, “I won’t let this go so easily.”
Xiao Yan smiled and said, “Miss Feng seems to have forgotten something, right? As the chief disciple of the Wind and Lightning Pavilion, surely you would not want to be known for going back on your word.”
Hearing this, Qing Er’s face turned blue, and her fists clenched. After a long while, she grudgingly said through gritted teeth, “Sorry.”
Xiao Yan smiled, not wanting to argue further. He took a step back behind the Wind Venerable.
The Wind Venerable, relieved, turned to the Thunder Venerable and said, “Ha ha, the competition is over. As per our agreement, the grievances between Xiao Yan and the Wind and Lightning Pavilion should now be settled, right?”
The Thunder Venerable’s lips twitched, though he was filled with anger. However, he could not break his promise in public. He stiffly nodded, his eyes fixed on Xiao Yan. “On behalf of the Wind Venerable, I will no longer pursue this matter. But in the future, if the Three Thousand Lightning Movement is leaked from you, I will personally deal with you!”
Xiao Yan smiled and bowed, saying, “Thunder Venerable, rest assured.”
The Wind Venerable glanced at the displeased Thunder Venerable and laughed, surveying the area. “Thunder Venerable, you indeed have a grand perspective. Unfortunately, the Grand Meeting of the Four Pavilions cannot continue. In terms of strength, the Wind and Lightning Pavilion is the best. Therefore, it seems the position of the First Pavilion Seat will remain with the Wind and Lightning Pavilion.”
Though Xiao Yan’s situation was resolved due to the Wind Venerable’s presence, they had at least respected the elder’s face. Thus, the Wind Venerable would return the favor. This title of the First Pavilion Seat, though meaningless, at least sounded good. And in reality, among the three pavilions, none of the young generation could match Qing Er, except for Xiao Yan. The previous battle had already proven their strengths.
Hearing the Wind Venerable’s words, the Thunder Venerable’s face softened a bit. The Sword Venerable and the Netherworld Venerable, after a moment of hesitation, also nodded. Tang Ying was not a match for Qing Er, and Wang Chen had been incapacitated by Xiao Yan, so they had no chance against anyone else.
“Ha ha, since the meeting is over, I won’t stay longer. If there is time in the future, I will visit again. Farewell…”
The Wind Venerable bowed to the Thunder Venerable, waved his hand, and a strong wind rose around them. The wind energy in the surroundings condensed, forming a massive wind eagle under the watchful eyes of the crowd.
“Let’s go…”
With a wave of his hand, the Wind Venerable leaped onto the giant eagle. Mu Qingluan followed, and Xiao Yan gestured to Lin Yan. Soon, all three were aboard the eagle.
Seeing them leave, the Sword Venerable and the Netherworld Venerable bade farewell to the Thunder Venerable and left with their disciples.
As the Wind Venerable left, the Thunder Venerable’s face turned dark. He turned to Qing Er and asked, “Was what you sensed truly the Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence?”
“Absolutely!” Qing Er replied firmly. “But I don’t understand why it couldn’t be detected.”
The Thunder Venerable nodded and said, “Report this to the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan. They will take action to capture Xiao Yan. If the Falling Star Pavilion tries to stop them, it shouldn’t be too difficult for us to deal with them.”
Qing Er hesitated, then nodded. “If you refuse to forfeit the Three Thousand Lightning Movement, then you will be unable to use other combat techniques in the future,” the Thunder Venerable said with a sinister look.
In the clear blue sky, a sudden gust of wind arose, and the giant eagle soared like a thunderstorm. On its back, a few figures sat, Xiao Yan among them.
Seated on the eagle, Xiao Yan looked back at the receding mountain. Finally, his tense heart relaxed, and his face paled. A mouthful of blood spurted out, and he clenched his teeth, his hands engulfed in a green flame.
“What’s wrong?” The Wind Venerable appeared instantly beside Xiao Yan, surprised.
Xiao Yan did not reply, his gaze fixed on his flaming hand. In the rising flames, drops of blood, tinged with green and red, were slowly being forced out, each drop containing an alarming amount of energy.
Seeing this, the Wind Venerable, Mu Qingluan, and Lin Yan all showed surprise. Xiao Yan had hidden it within his fire, no wonder it wasn’t detected…
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