Chapter 353: Today You Yun Lan Sect Dare to Bully Xiao Yan, Tomorrow You Will Surely Dare to Provoke the Dou Emperor!
On the other side, in Wutan City, the interior of the Xiao family was in ruins, with large portions of houses collapsed, and the atmosphere in the courtyard was heavy to the extreme!
A figure in a conical hat and gold-patterned black robes, Jiang Lin, stood outside the partially collapsed main gate of the Xiao family, silently gazing at a luxurious carriage parked nearby. The carriage had a flag with the word 'Nalan' on it, representing the Nalan family, one of the three great families of the Gama Empire.
Jiang Lin said nothing, merely motioning for Hai Bodong behind him to follow. As they stepped forward into the Xiao family compound, some of the Xiao family members tried to stop them upon seeing the towering, mysterious figure in black, but after sensing the extraordinary aura around Jiang Lin and Hai Bodong, they hesitated and eventually gave up on trying to block their way.
As Jiang Lin entered the Xiao family without any hindrance, the sight before him was one of destruction—numerous buildings had collapsed, and many of the Xiao family's descendants were wrapped in bandages. Among them were members of the Mo Tie Mercenary Corps, which meant that the two sons of the Xiao family, who had been away, had returned.
Jiang Lin's arrival attracted many gazes, and many people recognized him, especially because of his distinct build.
"Are you... Master Jiang Lin?" When Jiang Lin and Hai Bodong reached the main hall of the Xiao family, a man suddenly stepped forward to stop them.
This man had a grim face, with a sharpness in his eyebrows that resembled a sword. He was Xiao Yan's second brother, Xiao Li, the second son of the Xiao family.
"Mm." Jiang Lin glanced at the other Xiao family members who looked at him with mixed expressions before gently nodding to Xiao Li and casually asking, "What's the situation now?"
Sighing deeply, Xiao Li clenched his teeth in frustration, then cupped his fists and said, "Three days ago, that thief attacked the Xiao family. Many of our elders were severely wounded and still haven't recovered, and the patriarch is also gravely injured! If it weren't for the old Nalan patriarch being there, the Xiao family might have faced disaster!"
The old Nalan patriarch, the Dou Wang of the Nalan family, although not of a high rank, was still able to delay Yun Leng for a while. At the time, Yun Leng didn't dare waste much time on him, knowing that Yun Yun's speed was extraordinary. Less than half an hour after the attack, Yun Leng had decisively retreated and fled outside the borders.
The reason the old Nalan patriarch came to the Xiao family was precisely because of the connections Xiao Yan had made outside.
"I understand." Jiang Lin nodded slightly under his hat, then gestured toward Xiao Li. "Distribute these, they will help with healing and resolve internal injuries." Jiang Lin took out a large pouch of low-grade Crystal Pills, about the size of a man's head, and tossed it to Xiao Li.
Jiang Lin, being like a walking medic himself, knew that Crystal Pills had the ability to invigorate blood and dissolve stasis, especially effective for internal injuries.
Xiao Li felt a slight weight in his hand as he looked at the large bag of Crystal Pills, his heart startled. Given his status, he wouldn't normally have access to such pills, but after receiving some from Xiao Yan, he understood their value. Without hesitation, he cupped his fists and solemnly thanked Jiang Lin: "A great favor, I won't say thanks! I will go take care of the wounded!"
Jiang Lin didn't say anything else. He simply watched Xiao Li leave, then stepped over the rubble and moved forward. Without needing guidance, he and Hai Bodong wandered through the wreckage until they reached a small courtyard where a number of people were gathered.
In this place, Jiang Lin saw the old Nalan patriarch, Nalan Yanran, and Xiao Ding, among others.
Jiang Lin's arrival immediately attracted attention. He simply nodded to them before looking at a tightly closed door. After thinking for a moment, he took a step forward, and with a creak, he pushed the door open and entered, under everyone's watchful gaze.
Inside, a pale and weak middle-aged man lay on a bed, while beside him knelt a young man, exhausted and worn, but with cold eyes.
With a creak, Jiang Lin closed the door behind him. The exhausted Xiao Yan instinctively looked at him. The sunlight from outside seemed to hurt his eyes, but soon, Jiang Lin closed the door behind him and proceeded.
"It's good that you're alive." Jiang Lin stepped up behind Xiao Yan, his golden eyes casually glancing at the pale middle-aged man who was in a coma. Although the man was covered by a blanket, Jiang Lin could tell that the man's body was mostly empty beneath it.
Although the medicinal pills had saved Xiao Zhan's life, the powerful attack from the Dou Wang had still destroyed his arm. He had almost been killed by a single slap from Yun Leng, and later, rubble had fallen on him. Although the old Nalan patriarch managed to dig Xiao Zhan out, and Xiao Yan used the pills to stabilize his vital signs, his right arm had been completely lost.
Of course, Xiao Zhan might have even lost his legs if not for the Crystal Pills. With the help of Yao Chen, the pills were refined externally, just like when Jiang Lin had done the same before.
Xiao Zhan was in a state of severe injury and coma, so he couldn't actively refine the pills. However, Yao Chen used his spiritual energy to help refine the pills within Xiao Zhan's body, repairing some of his meridians and blood vessels.
"I want revenge!" Xiao Yan remained silent for a while, then lowly growled with a somewhat weak voice.
"There are fools in this world, and there are wise people. Wait a bit, it should be about time for results." Jiang Lin calculated the time roughly, then spoke to Xiao Yan.
"Although I know this matter has nothing to do directly with Yun Lan Sect, I still really hate Yun Lan Sect!" Xiao Yan's voice was almost snarling as he spoke through gritted teeth, his anger palpable.
If it weren't for the connection he had with the old Nalan patriarch, and the old Nalan patriarch willingly bringing Nalan Yanran to visit Xiao Zhan to stop Yun Leng's plot, the consequences would have been unimaginable!
Yun Leng would have made yet another invincible person in this world!
However... Yun Leng's way of pushing Xiao Yan onto the path of invincibility was not what Xiao Yan had wanted!
Jiang Lin understood Xiao Yan's renewed hatred for Yun Lan Sect. Hmm? Why "renewed"?
After all, Yun Leng was indeed from Yun Lan Sect—once a part of Yun Lan, always a part of Yun Lan!
If Yun Lan Sect doesn't take action, Jiang Lin's view of them might change slightly.
Yun Leng didn't matter; what mattered was that Jiang Lin didn't like working with fools.
There's a saying: It's not scary to face a formidable opponent, but it's terrifying to have a pig as a teammate.
Today, Yun Lan Sect dares to bully Xiao Yan, tomorrow they will surely dare to provoke the Dou Emperor!
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