Watching Xiao Yan, who was holding the cultivation technique as he walked out of the small room, Xuner shook her head and could only sigh softly, “I’ll trust you for now.”
As he left the room, Xiao Yan noticed the clansmen around him still deep in awe, shrugged lightly, and, after Xuner came out, they strolled leisurely down the path. Since there was still quite some time before the two hours were up, Xiao Yan and Xuner weren’t in a hurry to leave. The Dou Qi Pavilion was usually a forbidden area, so it was a rare opportunity for them to explore and satisfy their curiosity. As they were about to leave the Fire Path, Xuner casually entered a small room and took a low-grade Yellow Rank Dou Qi technique. Then, she accompanied Xiao Yan as they walked into several other attribute paths.
Today, the Dou Qi Pavilion was undoubtedly the liveliest it had been in years. Each attribute path was filled with people, faces flushed with excitement as they fiercely attacked the light barriers. The joyful shouts of the youths mingled with the shattering sounds of the light barriers, echoing continuously. In such an atmosphere, Xiao Yan’s face was always adorned with a faint smile.
After walking out of another small path, Xiao Yan calculated the time, stretched, and turned to Xuner with a smile, “Let’s go, it’s almost time.”
Xuner nodded indifferently and followed Xiao Yan around a corner, heading straight out of the Dou Qi Pavilion. Turning the corner, Xiao Yan’s eyebrows suddenly raised. Not far from them, Xiao Mei, dressed in a red dress, was anxiously pacing in front of a light barrier, her face flushed. It seemed she wanted the technique inside but couldn’t break the barrier.
Xiao Mei, in her bright red dress, with a slightly tight waistband accentuating her delicate waist, showcased a captivating figure with alluring curves. Her face, a mix of purity and charm, was now covered with anxiety. Her worried, yet endearing expression made the surrounding youths almost feel a desire to sacrifice themselves for her.
Xiao Mei was in a terrible mood, almost in a state of desperation. Before entering the Dou Qi Pavilion today, her father had secretly told her the number of a room, specifically instructing her to get the technique inside. He had gone to great lengths to get this information from the Dou Qi arrangement staff, believing that if Xiao Mei could obtain this high-grade Yellow Rank Wind attribute technique, she would have a significant advantage in her Dou Qi cultivation.
However, while her father had the exact room number, he had overlooked the strength of the protective barrier. Since Xiao Mei found the room, she had been struggling for almost an hour without success. Although some other clansmen offered to help, lured by her beauty, the barrier could only be broken by one person. If more than two people tried, the barrier would strengthen, rendering their efforts futile.
With the two-hour time limit nearing, if she couldn’t break the barrier, Xiao Mei would leave with nothing. Thinking of the consequences of not getting the Dou Qi technique, her beautiful, large eyes began to well up with tears, making her look even more pitiful and endearing.
Her slightly misty gaze swept over the surrounding youths. Xiao Mei smiled bitterly, shook her head, and her eyes suddenly paused. Not far away, a black-shirted youth, hands behind his head, was walking calmly towards them.
Sniffing at her pretty nose, Xiao Mei’s heart, which had just felt despair, quietly revived. She wiped away the tears about to fall, bit her red lips, and gazed at Xiao Yan with a pleading look, hoping he would help her.
The surrounding youths, seeing Xiao Mei’s expression, shifted their gazes and eventually landed on Xiao Yan, who was slowly approaching. Their whispers gradually faded, and a hint of respect appeared in their eyes. For a moment, the once bustling path fell silent.
Under the watchful eyes of dozens of people, Xiao Yan, with a calm face, walked straight ahead, passing by Xiao Mei without a glance. With her lips slightly parted, Xiao Mei watched Xiao Yan, who ignored her. After a moment, a self-deprecating smile spread across her pretty face, and she shook her head gently, recalling her treatment of Xiao Yan over the years. The anger she had just felt began to dissipate.
“Haha, I guess this is karma. I really am a hateful person, bringing it upon myself…” Slowly squatting down, Xiao Mei’s shoulders trembled slightly, and a choked sob sounded in the quiet path.
Seeing Xiao Mei, like a discarded kitten, squatting on the ground, the surrounding youths sighed and shook their heads.
Squatting and sobbing, Xiao Mei suddenly sensed a change in the atmosphere. Lifting her tear-streaked face, she was surprised to see the young man who had already walked away, now returning, hands behind his head.
“Move aside.” Glancing at the pitiful Xiao Mei, Xiao Yan said indifferently.
“Huh? Oh…” Stunned for a moment, Xiao Mei finally came to her senses. Her face lit up with joy, and she moved aside obediently.
Under the curious and approving gazes of the crowd, Xiao Yan walked to the light barrier, extended his palm, and took a deep breath. His body was momentarily still, then, like a thunderbolt, he suddenly spun, whipping his right foot out. The sound of his pants cutting through the air was heard clearly.
“Boom!” With a powerful kick, the light barrier shattered, ripples spreading rapidly, and finally bursting under the astonished gazes of the onlookers.
Maintaining the kicking stance, Xiao Yan slowly withdrew his foot, twisted his neck, and turned to walk towards Xuner in the distance.
“Cousin… Thank you… I’m sorry.” As Xiao Yan passed by, Xiao Mei spoke in a timid voice.
“Mm.” Glancing at the girl who had finally lost her pride, Xiao Yan nodded indifferently and, under the admiring gazes of the surrounding youths, disappeared at the end of the path.
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