chsdbacks 845. Make an agreement
845. Make an agreement
"But I'm no match for him alone, so can you help me?" Her gaze finally returned to Xiao Yan, and in those swollen, red eyes, Xiao Yan saw loneliness and trust in her.
Huo Zhi is indeed now completely alone and helpless. In this Heavenly Tomb Space, it's already a miracle that the other prodigies aren't taking advantage of his misfortune. It's even less likely they'd side with him to deal with a dangerous figure like Tang Qiying.
"Of course, no problem," Xiao Yan replied without hesitation. Whether it was to help Huo Zhi or because of the deep-seated hatred he had forged with Tang Qiying, Xiao Yan could not refuse Huo Zhi's request.
Seeing Xiao Yan's unwavering response, Huo Zhi's tense nerves seemed to relax slightly. For the first time in so long, a faint smile appeared on Huo Zhi's face. She said in a slightly teasing tone, "But neither the Yan Clan nor I have anything now, so we can't afford to pay you the reward."
Seeing Huo Zhi like this, Xiao Yan's worries lessened considerably. Xiao Yan knew very well that Huo Zhi would need time to fully recover from her breakdown, and her current performance could be considered a good start.
"Well, now that this young lady is healed, can I leave now?" Feng Qiu, who had been standing like a gatekeeper dozens of feet away, exerting his late-stage semi-saint aura to intimidate all sides, finally took a few steps closer. He looked at Xiao Yan expectantly. He was intimidated by Xiao Xuan's name and had been detained by Xiao Yan to protect him for so many days, during which time he had witnessed Xiao Yan's unconscious outbursts. Feng Qiu gradually realized that, aside from Xiao Xuan being the ruler of the Heavenly Tomb, his descendant was no ordinary person either. This semi-saint energy body was also worried that if Huo Zhi's recovery did not go smoothly and he had to use his own energy core for treatment, he would be in big trouble.
Although these energy beings had been dead for a long time, Feng Qiu, being a half-saint, maintained his rationality. He cherished his existence in this special way and did not want to become a stepping stone for these geniuses to advance to the Dou Sheng realm for no reason.
Xiao Yan glanced at him and shook his head: "I still need to do one more thing. I need you to protect me. You can leave immediately after it's done."
Xiao Yan's tone left no room for argument. Next, he needed to deal with the insidious scheme deep within Huo Zhi's soul, a matter of life and death, allowing no room for error. This process required absolute silence and focus, free from any distractions. Feng Qiu's formidable strength, with him present, was enough to intimidate the vast majority of energy beings on the third level, ensuring their safety.
Seeing this, Feng Qiu nodded. As long as it wasn't about taking his energy core, he wasn't unwilling to agree to any other requests.
"No problem, it's settled then!"
Xiao Yan nodded, quite satisfied with Feng Qiu's attitude. Thanks to Feng Qiu's presence these past few days, the pressure on him had indeed lessened considerably.
At the same time, Xiao Yan also truly felt the terrifying strength of his ancestor. Just because he was a descendant of the Xiao clan, he was able to gain such fear from Feng Qiu. Xiao Xuan himself could almost be said to be the absolute ruler of this Heavenly Tomb.
Just then, Huo Zhi's gaze fell upon the noticeably oversized black robe she was wearing. The robe was simple in style, carrying a faint trace of Xiao Yan's aura. She looked up at Xiao Yan and asked, "This robe is...?"
Xiao Yan was taken aback by the question, a fleeting, almost imperceptible embarrassment crossing his face. He raised a hand to touch the bridge of his nose, but still explained frankly, "At the time, you were severely injured and unconscious, and your clothes... cough, they were all destroyed, so I gave you an extra layer..."
Xiao Yan paused, his tone becoming exceptionally serious, and added, "But don't worry, everything is done through the manipulation of Dou Qi; nothing else is involved!"
Seeing Xiao Yan's somewhat embarrassed expression, Huo Zhi smiled again: "I believe you."
Based on Huo Zhi's understanding of Xiao Yan, she naturally knew that Xiao Yan wouldn't do anything he shouldn't. Moreover, in her heart, precisely because the other party was Xiao Yan, and because he hadn't done anything, she felt a complex mix of emotions, unsure whether to be happy or dissatisfied.
"Turn around, I need to change my clothes."
Xiao Yan immediately replied, "Okay." He turned around without hesitation and gave Feng Qiu a wink.
Huo Zhi didn't hesitate for long, and after a soft rustling sound of clothes, her voice rang out again: "All done."
Xiao Yan turned around and saw that Huo Zhi had changed into a new outfit. She wore a neat white shirt with delicate flame patterns embroidered on the collar and cuffs, and tight-fitting red trousers that accentuated her long legs.
The combination of red and white is simple yet sophisticated. This outfit is clearly a spare set from her storage ring; it's not extravagant, but it perfectly accentuates her slender figure and the heroic spirit within her.
However, her eyes, which should have been as bright as stars, were still noticeably red and swollen, resembling moist peach blossoms in spring, adding to her delicate yet stubborn and touching charm.
It can only be said that it's hard for most people not to feel protective of Huo Zhi when they see her in this pose.
Huo Zhi then asked Xiao Yan, "How did you find me?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan took out the jade that Huo Zhi had given him back in the Yan Clan from his storage ring: "Thanks to this jade, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to pinpoint your location."
Huo Zhi's gaze fell on the jade pendant in Xiao Yan's palm, and a hint of disappointment involuntarily appeared in her eyes.
"A Heart-Protecting Jade? What a wonderful thing!" Feng Qiu couldn't help but exclaim upon seeing it.
Xiao Yan and Huo Zhi both looked at Feng Qiu. Xiao Yan asked inquiringly, "Do you recognize this jade pendant?"
Feng Qiu nodded and explained, "I knew a little about this jade before I died. It's a two-piece jade. As long as you wear one piece, the other piece can learn some general information about the wearer. Of course, the reaction is strongest when you encounter a life-threatening crisis. Because it can transmit information in both directions, the jade is exceptionally valuable."
In the end, Feng Qiu looked at Xiao Yan and then at Huo Zhi.
"Generally speaking, partners will wear this kind of jade."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan fell silent for a moment.
Huo Zhi's voice instantly turned cold: "This jade was given to me by an elder when I was a child. I have worn it with me for many years. Last time I really had nothing, so I thought of giving it to you."
"Xiao Yan, please don't misunderstand... I didn't mean anything by it..."