"Speak!!" The Fire Wolf's roar shook the heavens, its face twisted and fearsome. It grabbed another disciple from the ground, its ferocious glare so intense it scared the disciple unconscious on the spot.
"Trash!!Tell me, who just arrived here!!"
The Fire Wolf had followed the aura from the ravine all the way here.
He never expected to find so many sect disciples gathered here.
Of course,he had seen the divine light over Mount Sunset.
But since this was Ling Clan territory,daring to covet it would mean certain death.
So,originally, this Fire Wolf just wanted to get the Dao Principle Spirit Fruit and leave.
Who could have imagined that after waiting five years,right as the fruit ripened, it would be stolen!
His gaze slowly swept over the crowd, finally settling on Ling Xiao.
Damn!
There really was someone from the Ling Clan here,and it was the Ling Clan heir himself!
But...
Even if the Spirit Fruit was truly taken by him,the Fire Wolf didn't dare act recklessly.
Yet leaving just like this...the fury in his heart was truly hard to swallow.
"If no one speaks, I'll kill all you hypocritical humans."
BOOM!
A terrifying demonic flame fell from the sky,instantly turning several sect disciples into scattered ashes.
But the Fire Wolf wasn't stupid;for now, he was only killing disciples from minor sects to vent his rage.
Otherwise,if he provoked someone he shouldn't, no matter how vast the Eastern Lands were, he probably wouldn't have a place to hide.
"Dammit, which beast stole this fierce demon's spirit fruit?!"
"Who knows?Damn it, if I find out, I'll definitely kill him!"
"Isn't this just asking for trouble?And we have to pay with our lives because of it?"
"Son of a bitch,dare to steal but not dare to admit it? Have the guts to take responsibility for your own actions!"
Countless curses instantly erupted. Many sect disciples had already mustered their full strength and were fleeing towards the distant forests.
But those people,before they could escape far, were caught by the Fire Wolf, torn to pieces right in front of the crowd.
Lin Xi hid behind the others, his mind racing. Would it seem too obvious if he stepped forward to accuse Ling Xiao now?
Better wait a bit longer.
But just then,the Fire Wolf's gaze suddenly fixed on him.
Damn it!
Lin Xi's legs trembled.He gritted his teeth hard.
Forget it. Whether it's Ling Xiao or not, that Fire Wolf probably doesn't dare attack the Ling Clan heir. It'll leave eventually.
As for Ling Xiao...
We're already enemies anyway. Offending him a little more doesn't matter.
The hatred for stealing my woman cannot exist under the same sky!!
"Hmm? Looks like the Fire Wolf is about to target Brother Lin. Oh? Seems like he was the last one to arrive here, wasn't he?" Ling Xiao suddenly sighed softly, his expression grave as he looked at Nian Qingyun. "Whether you admit it or not, you are my fiancée now. Since he saved your life once, I will repay this debt for you."
Having spoken,Ling Xiao suddenly stepped forward, walking towards the Fire Wolf.
"Look! It's Young Master Ling Xiao of the Ling Clan!!"
"What is he doing?"
"Did he steal the Spirit Fruit?"
"Are you an idiot?If Young Master Ling Xiao fancied something, would he need to steal it? A mere Divine Marquis demon beast, would the Young Master even give it a second thought?"
"That's true..."
"Then why is the Young Master..."
"He's protecting us!!"
Everyone watched the young figure strolling through the void, his expression calm, their eyes filled with awe.
The Young Master...is truly peerless in the world!
No wonder he gained the Divine Maiden's favor and achieved an invincible reputation!
At this moment, a complex emotion flickered in Nian Qingyun's beautiful eyes.
Was he... repaying the debt of gratitude for me?
Only Lin Xi, hearing the exclamations of the crowd, felt the gloom in his eyes intensify to the extreme!
Damn it! This disaster was most likely brought by Ling Xiao. Why does he still get respect?
Why?!
"Stop this." Ling Xiao walked up to the Fire Wolf and spoke softly.
"Huh? So it's Young Master Ling Xiao..." The Fire Wolf gritted its teeth, its tone somewhat sinister.
But before the Ling Clan,he wasn't even worth a fart. Naturally, he didn't dare show the slightest disrespect towards Ling Xiao.
"A Divine Marquis bowing its head! This is the so-called... peerless heavenly majesty, right?"
"Young Master Ling Xiao...truly lives up to being the number one prodigy of our Eastern Lands."
"What prodigy?Is 'prodigy' even fit to describe the Young Master? Ignorant! This is called... transcendent immortal bearing!"
Everyone looked up at the white-robed, elegant, handsome, and heroic figure in the sky, their expressions full of yearning and hearts filled with reverence.
Forget the rumors about this Ling Clan young master in the past;his actions right now undoubtedly deserved praise for being chivalrous, righteous, responsible, and upright!
"Leave now, and I can pretend I saw nothing. Otherwise... you know the consequences of killing on my Ling Clan's territory?" Ling Xiao's tone was calm, but the fierce flames around the Fire Wolf instantly seemed to weaken.
"Wait, didn't Young Master Ling Xiao arrive last?" A voice full of doubt, tinged with sarcasm, suddenly came from the crowd.
But the moment this voice fell,all eyes around turned to Lin Xi.
You must be joking.
Those who came to Mount Sunset seeking treasure were all talented disciples from various sects;their soul perception wasn't weak.
Did you think pinching your nose would make others fail to recognize it was you?
Lin Xi's face instantly flashed with embarrassment. He didn't necessarily expect the Fire Wolf to attack Ling Xiao; he simply couldn't stand seeing him praised.
You're clearly the thief who stole the spirit fruit, got us into this mess, and now you're pretending to be a hero? Is that fitting?
By now,Lin Xi seemed convinced that the figure from before was Ling Xiao.
Who else but this Ling Clan heir could hide their presence right under Elder Ling's nose?
No wonder his retreating figure looked familiar earlier.
"Hmm?" Ling Xiao pretended to look at Lin Xi with surprise, a cold glint flashing deep in his eyes.
The spiritual fire hadn't emerged yet,and the fiery barrier at the secret realm's entrance wouldn't dissipate for a while.
Might as well let this Son of Destiny stretch his limbs first?
Hearing Lin Xi's words, Nian Qingyun's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly. His despicable behavior just now made her feel a wave of contempt.
Young Master Ling Xiao stepped forward for your sake, and you hide in the crowd to falsely accuse him?
A petty man!
A thorough petty man!
But...Then again, maybe Ling Xiao really did steal the spirit fruit.
After all,among those present, besides Ling Xiao, you couldn't find a second person with the nerve to provoke a Divine Marquis demon beast.
Hmph, that scoundrel, he almost fooled me!
"Oh? Brother Lin, you saying that wounds me deeply." Ling Xiao forced a bitter smile and sighed softly. "I originally wanted to help you, since you once saved my wife's life. I never thought... Ah. Senior, to be honest, the last one to arrive here was actually him."
Ling Xiao pointed at Lin Xi.Someone in the crowd immediately exclaimed, "Right, right! I think he was the last one here!"
"It was him!He's deliberately trying to frame Young Master Ling Xiao!"
Damn it!
Upon hearing this,Lin Xi's face twisted with fury.