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"Boom!"
Before the other party could even finish speaking, a wave of pressure suddenly burst out from Gu Xun'er's body.
Standing nearby, Ling Ying instantly felt a massive, invisible force pressing down on him. In the next moment, his legs went weak, and he dropped straight to his knees. The movement had been so fast that his initial bow became a full kneel, leaving him looking utterly disheveled.
Of course, this pressure didn't come from Dou Qi power—but from bloodline suppression!
Within the Dou Di clans, bloodline power worked much like in the magical beast world. Even if one possessed great strength, before someone of purer and higher-ranked bloodline, the will to resist would instinctively crumble.
In this case, Gu Xun'er's strength far surpassed that of Ling Ying, who was only a low-level Dou Zong.
"Pill Tower, if you dare harm even a single hair on Brother Xiao Yan's head, I, Gu Xun'er, will make sure your entire Pill Tower disappears from this world!"
Gu Xun'er clenched her fists tightly, her long golden hair fluttering around her waist despite the still air, her silver teeth biting down hard as she spoke coldly.
As soon as she finished, she turned sharply and started walking down the mountain path, her steps firm, without the slightest hesitation. While she moved, she ordered, "Elder Ling, have the elder guarding the Gu Realm's entrance open the gates. I'm leaving the Gu Realm!"
"What? Miss, your confinement period isn't over yet. The clan elders made it clear—you cannot take even half a step outside the Gu Realm."
Seeing Gu Xun'er lose control of her emotions, Ling Ying quickly stood and tried to reason with her. If she defied the elders' orders and actually left the Gu Realm, it would cause huge trouble later.
"Brother Xiao Yan is in grave danger right now. How could I possibly care about such meaningless restrictions? No matter what, I'm leaving the Gu Realm today!"
Gu Xun'er's figure froze for a moment, then she flicked her sleeve firmly, her tone resolute.
"But—"
Before Ling Ying could finish, Gu Xun'er narrowed her golden eyes slightly, her voice cold and sharp. "What, does my word hold no weight in the clan anymore?"
"This…"
Ling Ying saw the determination in her expression and knew that persuading her further was useless.
After all, he'd watched her grow up—he knew her temperament better than anyone. Normally, the young lady was calm and composed. But the moment something happened to Xiao Yan, she would change completely.
In her eyes, once Xiao Yan was in danger, nothing else in the world seemed to matter. However, just as Ling Ying was about to turn and leave, something suddenly came to his mind.
He quickly bowed slightly again and said, "Oh, right—one of the Three Pill Tower Leaders, Tian Leizi, is requesting an audience with you. He said it concerns Young Master Xiao Yan. He's currently waiting in Gu Sacred City."
"When I leave later, I'll meet this Tian Leizi on the way."
The moment she heard it was related to her Brother Xiao Yan, Gu Xun'er's expression softened slightly, and she immediately replied.
"Yes, Miss."
Ling Ying bowed respectfully, then turned to leave. But just as he took a single step, Gu Xun'er's cold voice came again from behind him.
"After Xiao Yan's ambush failed, why did he end up in the hands of the Pill Tower?"
"It's said that the disciple who was ambushed captured Young Master Xiao Yan and flew into a rage. To vent his humiliation, he intentionally spread the story throughout the Pill Region's city..."
Hearing this, Ling Ying immediately began to relay the information he had gathered.
"Hmph, that Pill Tower disciple really has a narrow mind. Brother Xiao Yan was only trying to save his teacher and father.
Under that kind of pressure, it's natural he'd lose control while trying to quickly raise his strength. But that guy—after killing the Dou Zun Brother Xiao Yan hired—still didn't stop? Was there really any need to go that far for revenge?"
At those words, a flash of killing intent surged in Gu Xun'er's eyes. Her tone turned cold and dangerous as she continued, "What's that person's name? What's his background?"
"Uh… after learning that Young Master Xiao Yan was in trouble, my subordinates rushed back to report to you, Miss, so we haven't had time to investigate yet. We only know that the Pill Tower disciple's name is Lin Feng. Please punish me for my negligence."
Hearing her question, Ling Ying immediately bent lower, bowing deeply to admit his mistake.
Gu Xun'er was about to lose her temper, but when she heard that Ling Ying had hurried back just to bring her news of Xiao Yan, her expression softened. She waved her hand slightly, signaling that she would let it go this time.
However, a moment later, her golden eyes narrowed again as she looked toward Ling Ying and said coldly, "Elder Ling, go find out everything you can about that Pill Tower disciple's background.
If possible, gather a few strong experts from the clan or some of our subordinate forces in the outside world—and make sure he disappears forever. Then send that bastard's Heavenly Flame to Brother Xiao Yan!"
"As you command."
Ling Ying accepted the order immediately.
After all, as long as that brat didn't have a powerful faction backing him, even if the Gu Clan killed him, the Pill Tower wouldn't dare say much. Back then, when the founder of the Pill Tower was killed by the Hun Clan, none of those people dared to retaliate.
Besides, the Gu Clan was even "stronger" than the Hun Clan. They were the number one force on the entire Dou Qi Continent. So, the Pill Tower definitely wouldn't dare to stir up trouble!
With that thought, Ling Ying quickly departed to carry out his young lady's command.
"Brother Xiao Yan, as long as Xun'er is here, no matter what happens, I won't let anything happen to you!"
After he left, Gu Xun'er stood atop the mountain peak, staring at the drifting clouds before her. Her hands clenched tightly as determination filled her voice.
She knew that by defying the clan elders' confinement order and leaving the Gu Realm by force, she would bring endless trouble upon both herself and Xiao Yan. But to save the man she loved, she no longer cared about any of that.
Of course, all these events in the Gu Realm were completely unknown to Lin Feng, who was far away in the Central Plains' Pill Region.
If he had seen what was happening, he would have jumped in outrage on the spot. So, all of you only care about whether Xiao Yan's fine, huh?
The real victim—him—other than the people close to him, not a single person came to check if he was alive or dead. Now, even Gu Xun'er had set her sights on him. But naturally, Lin Feng, who was still in the Dan Region, had no idea about any of this.
At that moment, after traveling for several days through a spatial wormhole, he finally arrived once again at the grand and bustling Holy Pill City.
"The medicinal fragrance here is still as rich as ever, and the quality… all of its pretty good."
As soon as they stepped out of the spatial passage, Feng Qing'er's delicate nose twitched slightly as she murmured in surprise. Although she had visited Holy Pill City a few times before, every time she came, she still couldn't help but marvel at how strong the aroma of medicine was here.
"Hmm? Don't tell me you Heaven Demon Phoenixes also have treasure-seeking abilities? I thought that was an exclusive talent of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan."
Seeing her make a motion similar to Zi Yan's, Lin Feng couldn't help but ask curiously.
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