Compared to Mo City—the hub between the Empire and the Snake-People Tribe—Mo Bei City was far inferior, whether in size or prosperity.
When Xiao Yan arrived here, he couldn't help thinking of Xiao Ding and Xiao Li.
If Xiao Xuan hadn't broken through to Dou Di at the last moment, then Xiao Ding and Xiao Li would likely still be here as mere Dou Shi, and he himself would have just begun rising on the path of counterattack.
But fate was always unpredictable—who could have imagined that a jade book would fall from the sky at the crucial moment?
Xiao Xuan broke through to Dou Di on the spot, and the fate of the entire Xiao Clan changed with it.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan's heart held even more doubt. Why had a copy of Dou Po Cangqiong suddenly fallen from the heavens? Why would Yuan Qi, which had vanished from the continent for a thousand years, appear from a single book?
Behind all of this, there seemed to be an even greater secret. But at the moment, Xiao Yan had no way to investigate. Secrets of that level could only be explored once he reached Nine-Star Dou Sheng.
With those thoughts in mind, his figure already stepped across the sky above Mo Bei City.
Mo Bei City was not large. From south to north was only about twenty li. Standing in the sky, Xiao Yan swept his Soul Power outwards, instantly projecting all of Mo Bei City's information into his mind.
"Look quickly! Why is there a person in the sky?"Some idle townsfolk spotted him standing overhead.
Most of them were merely Dou Zhe, not even aware that Dou Zong experts could stand in the air. But there were still a few people in the city with some insight. When they saw the figure in the sky, their pupils shrank, and they cried out:
"A Dou Zong expert!"
"What? A Dou Zong? That shadow in the sky is a Dou Zong?!"Exclamations erupted endlessly. In a place like Mo Bei City, a Da Dou Shi was already a peak expert. A random Dou Wang could easily annihilate this city.
And now, a Dou Zong was visiting Mo Bei City?
The noise from all directions echoed into Xiao Yan's mind through his Soul Perception. His expression remained unchanged as he continued scanning the city. Finally, his Soul Power paused at one particular manor—and his brows furrowed.
"You wretched little bitch!"
In a relatively upscale courtyard within Mo Bei City, a woman was glaring coldly at a girl.
The girl seemed young—around fourteen or fifteen. Her light green hair draped down her back. Though her body was petite, she had developed in a strangely mature way, though still with a touch of youthful freshness.
Her cute, delicate oval face resembled a beautiful porcelain doll, but at the moment, it was full of panic, like a frightened little rabbit.
Kneeling on the ground, she rushed to pick up shattered bowls and dishes, her bright, crystal-clear eyes filled with fear—an appearance that evoked pity.
Beside the woman stood a pale-faced man, his eyes full of lust as he stared at the girl's delicate figure crouched on the floor.
"Madam, the girl didn't do it on purpose. Let it go this time," the man said softly.
"Let it go?"The woman coldly snorted and gave the man a freezing glare. "What? Feeling reluctant? Don't think I don't know what's in your mind. Aren't you just drooling over this little brat's body? I just won't let you have your way."
"Ah—madam, what are you saying? How could I be interested in a yellow-haired little girl? The only one in my heart has always been you," the man said, forced smile on his face as his little scheme was exposed.
"Is that so?"The woman suddenly revealed a strange smile.
"In that case, husband, after this year passes, let's sell this little bastard to a brothel. Though she's a mongrel, she still has a bit of beauty—should fetch a decent price."
Hearing her venomous words, the man froze. But remembering that her older brother was a Dou Shi, he suppressed his dissatisfaction with this tigress and merely cast a regretful glance at the servant girl.
The girl, hearing the woman's words, trembled violently. Tears welled up as she looked toward her.
"Madam, I beg you… don't sell me to a brothel…"
Though young, her face already bore the budding charm of peerless beauty. Her tearful expression instantly stirred an urge to protect in the man's heart.
"Madam, I think we should forget it. The girl works diligently," he said with a strained smile.
"Forget it?"
Hearing that, the woman's face grew darker. Jealousy flickered in her eyes. She glanced at the faint layer of scales on the girl's pale wrist and spat venomously:
"You better understand—this thing is just a bastard born between a human and a snake-person!Are you actually going to oppose me for her?
Let me tell you—I'll definitely send her to the brothel, let this little bastard become a whore for all!"
Her voice was filled with hatred, making the already terrified girl tremble even harder.
"If you call her a bastard one more time, I'll throw you into the Snake-People Tribe myself and let a group of big snake men take turns 'serving' you."
At that moment, a cold voice rang out.
A black-clothed youth stepped down from the sky, each step on the air like descending a staircase—leisurely, casual. But the killing intent in his eyes was almost tangible.
With just one look, the two adults froze and collapsed to their knees.
Walking on air—such methods were far beyond anything they could comprehend. From the youth's aura alone, they knew he was someone they absolutely could not afford to provoke.
"M–my lord, I didn't know she was related to you! If I had known, I absolutely wouldn't have said that!"The woman was trembling with fear.
"So if she's not related to me, you think it's fine to say such things?"Xiao Yan sneered coldly.
"I—I…"The woman choked, unable to respond.
"M–my lord, spare me…"
"Heh." Xiao Yan suddenly chuckled. "You did nothing wrong. This girl is weak. You bullying her is perfectly normal."
The woman froze, then her face lit up with joy.
"Thank you, my lord! Thank you for spar—"
"But now," Xiao Yan continued, "you are the weak one. So me killing you should also be perfectly normal, right?"
"Ah?"The woman's expression froze. Her face instantly turned ashen.
"You can't kill me, my brother is—"Before she finished, a wisp of flame flicked from Xiao Yan's fingertip. The instant it touched her, fire flashed across her body—then she turned to ash.
"M–my lord, I… I haven't done anything too excessive…"Seeing the woman turn to ash, the man shook uncontrollably, even wetting his pants.
"Nothing too excessive?"Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes.
"So there were excessive things?"
"N-no, my lord, I—"
Another spark of flame passed, and he too became a pile of ash.
Strictly speaking, his crimes weren't worth death.But he'd dared have improper thoughts toward a girl the Emperor's Son intended to find—this was courting death.
Only after finishing this did Xiao Yan turn his gaze toward the terrified girl. His expression softened slightly.
"Girl, what's your name?"
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