Successfully Escaping

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Chapter 96: Successfully Escaping

"Yuck?!"

Seeing Xiao Yan grab the Heavy Xuan Ruler, Mu Li immediately recalled the terrifying encounter in the cave. His face turned pale, and he scrambled to hide behind his father, not even daring to peek out.

"Useless."

Mu She glanced at Mu Li, who was trembling behind him, and muttered under his breath, the resentment towards Xiao Yan in his heart growing even deeper.

Xiao Yan's words earlier, coupled with Mu Li's reaction, had completely destroyed the rumors that he had spread. Whether the treasure was still with Xiao Yi Xian or not, this matter had nothing to do with her anymore.

However, on the other hand, Xiao Yan had solidified his identity as the killer. He had personally admitted that the members of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group were killed by him.

As for whether it was for the treasure? That was irrelevant.

People only care about the facts. As for the truth, who wants to waste time understanding it? After all, no matter what the truth is, it doesn't concern them. It won't help Mu She, nor will it help Xiao Yan.

If it's not related to them, they naturally won't bother.

Xiao Yan deeply understood this, which is why he never considered explaining why he killed those people.

Such matters can't be explained clearly.

Those who weren't at the scene would only believe what they wanted to believe. They would use so-called common sense to judge, and anything illogical would be dismissed as false.

Given this, Xiao Yan didn't need to waste his breath.

After all, his goal was just to clear Xiao Yi Xian's name.

Now, that goal had been fully achieved.

"Good Xiao Yan, I've figured out the truth."

Seeing that the matter had been settled, Mu She completely gave up on slandering Xiao Yi Xian and turned all his focus onto Xiao Yan.

A sinister murderous look flashed in his eyes.

"So you're the one who killed my men, right?"

"That's right!"

Xiao Yan responded firmly.

And the moment Xiao Yan's words fell, Mu She suddenly vanished from his spot, reappearing right in front of Xiao Yan, his words dripping with malice.

"Then pay for my men's lives! Xiao Yan!!!"

Purple Dou Qi swirled around Mu She's claws as he fiercely reached for Xiao Yan's throat.

There was no doubt that this attack was meant to kill Xiao Yan!!!

"Sorry, I can't comply!"

Xiao Yan immediately reacted, swiftly pulling out the Heavy Xuan Ruler and blocking the attack, stabilizing the blow that came with full force. He was knocked back several meters, and his feet left deep grooves in the ground.

(Xiao Yan!!!)

Seeing this, Xiao Yi Xian instinctively wanted to scream, but Boss Yao covered her mouth, preventing her from making a sound. Just as Xiao Yi Xian was about to struggle and break free from his grip, Boss Yao whispered something in her ear that stopped her.

"Xian'er! Calm down! If you rush out now, everything Xiao Yan has done so far will be in vain!!!"

Though Boss Yao had the benevolence of a Pharmacist and was far more upright than ordinary people, there was one thing he was incredibly selfish about.

That was Xiao Yi Xian's safety.

After all these years, Boss Yao had come to see Xiao Yi Xian as the anchor of his heart. He could not bear to see her in any danger.

In order to ensure her safety, Boss Yao was willing to give up everything! Whether it was his kindness, integrity, self-respect, or even his life!

So, even though he felt immense guilt towards Xiao Yan, Boss Yao would never allow Xiao Yi Xian, who had just managed to free herself from the rumors, to be dragged back into this.

Upon hearing Boss Yao's words, Xiao Yi Xian's pupils shrank, and her struggles gradually weakened.

Boss Yao was right. If she rushed out now, everything Xiao Yan had done would indeed be for nothing. That would be exactly what Xiao Yan did not want to see.

Meanwhile, ahead, Mu She stared at his own palm, looking stunned as he looked at Xiao Yan holding the Heavy Xuan Ruler.

This kid... blocked it?

A Dou Practitioner, blocked an attack from me, a Dou Shi?

What kind of joke is this! There's an one-tier gap between us! Am I really that weak as a Dou Shi?!

At this moment, Xiao Yan slowly lowered the Heavy Xuan Ruler, feeling his slightly numb arm. He couldn't help but think to himself.

(As expected of a high level Dou Shi, this power is so overwhelming that my arm is numb!)

Inside the ring, Yao Chen heard Xiao Yan's thoughts and wore an expression of helplessness.

You, a Dou Practitioner, managed to block a high level Dou Shi's attack in a hurry. Though the weapon helped, the fact that your arm bone didn't snap is absurd.

Such a thing would have been unbelievable to Yao Chen in the past, but after staying by Xiao Yan's side for so long, she had gradually grown accustomed to it.

Xiao Yan is different. No, all the younger generation of the Xiao family cannot be judged by common sense. Unless the gap is too wide, for them, the distinction between levels really isn't as strict.

Although Xiao Yan managed to block Mu She's attack, it was clear that, at his current level, defeating Mu She was not an easy task.

This point was clear to both Yao Chen and Xiao Yan.

Of course, if Xiao Yan used Yao Chen's power, he could potentially defeat Mu She.

But Xiao Yan wanted to avoid doing so as much as possible.

Just as he had said in the Xiao family, he could not rely on Yao Chen's protection forever. Unless absolutely necessary, Xiao Yan preferred to solve his problems himself.

Now, though Mu She was a tough problem to handle, Xiao Yan could temporarily avoid him.

In other words, run!

Xiao Yan immediately pulled back the Heavy Xuan Ruler and darted toward the outside of Qing Shan Town, moving without hesitation, leaving Mu She stunned before he reacted and roared in anger, chasing after him.

"Xiao Yan! Stop right there!!!"

Like hell I will!

Faced with Mu She's roar, Xiao Yan didn't slow down at all, his steps growing even faster.

With his current strength, there was no way he could easily face a high level Dou Shi head-on. Xiao Yan was well aware of this unless he use all his trump card.

This situation was different from the battle with Instructor Ruolin, who never intended to kill him, even if she lost.

But now it's different! Mu She behind him genuinely wanted him dead! If he lost now, only death awaited him!

Avoiding the fight was his only choice!

However, Xiao Yan faced a problem. His speed couldn't compare to Mu She's.

At this rate, he would probably be caught before even reaching the Magic Beast Mountain Range!

He had to come up with a plan...

Whistle——

Suddenly, a familiar whistle rang in Xiao Yan's ears, and he saw a black dot rapidly expanding in the sky above the Magic Beast Mountains outside Qing Shan Town. Within a few breaths, it appeared in front of him.

It was Xiao Lan!

Mu She, chasing after Xiao Yan, also saw the blue eagle suddenly appearing in the sky over the town and froze for a moment.

A First-Rank Magical Beast, the Blue Eagle? Why is it here?

While Mu She was puzzled, Xiao Yan quickly reacted. He stepped on the wall and jumped up, grabbing Xiao Lan's claws, allowing it to carry him toward the Magic Beast Mountain Range, leaving Mu She stunned and helpless.

Though a First-Rank Magical Beast, it was a Blue Eagle! How could he catch up if Xiao Yan was escaping on it?!

"Xiao Yan!!!" Mu She let out an unwilling roar, stamping his foot violently, causing a deep pit to form in the ground. "This is not over!!!"

He killed his men, destroyed his rumors, and even allowed a mere Dou Practitioner to escape from a high level Dou Shi! He had lost all face!!!

"Xiao Yan! I, Mu She, swear! I will kill you!!!"

Meanwhile, from a rooftop in the distance, Xiao Yi xian quietly watched as Xiao Lan carried Xiao Yan further away.

Xiao Yan's fearless back, facing the Dou Shi for her, had deeply etched itself into her heart.

She silently prayed for Xiao Yan from the bottom of her heart.

Xiao Yan, please... Come back safely.

(The End of this Chapter)

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