An invisible sound wave, like a true dragon's roar, instantly sent the Ancient Dragon Bear flying.
Cao Ying and Dan Chen escaped, their hearts still pounding with fear.
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Then they turned around and saw a familiar face—Xiao Li!
"Young Master Xiao? You arrived just in time." Cao Ying's every smile and frown carried a hint of charm.
Although she had just experienced a life-threatening situation, seeing Xiao Li, she still exuded such captivating allure.
Even Xiao Li couldn't help but admire her; she truly lived up to her title of 'femme fatale.'
As for Dan Chen, upon seeing Xiao Li, she quietly turned her face away, feeling a bit embarrassed to look at him.
After all, they had only met yesterday.
"Second Brother, you're too biased. You only help when a beauty is in trouble, but you didn't help me when I was getting beaten."
At this moment, Xiao Yan also flew back up and complained about Xiao Li's unfair treatment.
"Aren't you fine? I believe you can handle it. This is a sign of my trust in you." Xiao Li patted Xiao Yan's shoulder with deep meaning.
"You just prioritize women over friends." Xiao Yan grumbled.
Xiao Li couldn't refute him.
Instead, Cao Ying on the side chuckled repeatedly,
"Young Master Xiao Li is willing to prioritize women over friends for my sake; that's quite an honor."
This enchantress… her attitude was too obvious.
However, Dan Xuan and Song Qing on the side had somewhat strange expressions.
Xiao Li's timely intervention saved Cao Ying and Dan Chen, stealing all the limelight.
Meanwhile, they got beaten and lost all face.
Especially Song Qing, upon seeing Cao Ying's favorable attitude towards Xiao Li, felt a hidden surge of anger in his heart.
Cao Ying, in terms of both talent and appearance, was the best in the entire Holy Pill City.
And Song Qing believed that only he was worthy of her—whether it was due to talent or background.
Admittedly, Xiao Li's alchemy talent was not inferior to his, but his background was significantly lacking.
Song Qing was a disciple of the Pill Tower's Grand Elder, and he had now become an ordinary elder of the Pill Tower—the youngest elder in the Pill Tower's history!
Given time, he might even become the youngest of the Pill Tower's Eight Grand Elders.
Such abilities and achievements were definitely beyond Xiao Li's comparison.
Yet, Cao Ying's attitude towards Xiao Li was far better than her attitude towards Song Qing.
This sparked a hint of jealousy in Song Qing's heart.
"Alright, the problem isn't solved yet. Let's chat after this is over."
Xiao Li looked at the Ancient Dragon Bear again.
With its Two-Star Dou Zun cultivation, after taking a blow from Xiao Li, it should have lost its ability to move according to logic.
But the Ancient Dragon Bear merely struggled on the ground for a moment before standing up.
"As expected of a magical beast, its skin is so thick."
However, the Ancient Dragon Bear had already developed fear towards Xiao Li.
From that previous strike, it could feel how terrifying Xiao Li's strength was.
Especially that true dragon's roar, it actually made it feel a trace of dragon's might.
As if it was the roar of a real dragon!
"Little Ancestor, if you don't come out, I won't be able to stop them!" At this moment, the Ancient Dragon Bear suddenly shouted towards the mountain range behind it.
"Big guy, for someone as big as you, you can't even defeat a few humans." An impatient voice sounded.
Subsequently, a purple figure swiftly flew down from the mountain peak.
Everyone quickly looked over, only to see a woman in a purple dress. Her appearance was extremely beautiful, her features seemed naturally sculpted, carrying a hint of majesty, and her tall figure was like the most beautiful scenery in the world.
Even Cao Ying and Dan Chen paled in comparison to the woman in the purple dress.
Xiao Yan and the others immediately tensed up.
The Ancient Dragon Bear actually had a helper?
Although the woman in front of them looked incredibly beautiful, her aura was also extremely powerful, much stronger than the Ancient Dragon Bear.
At least reaching the level of a Five-Star Dou Zun!
Everyone else was ready to act at any moment.
And the woman in the purple dress also looked them over one by one.
Until, when she saw Xiao Li, she was instantly stunned, and a look of surprise and bewilderment appeared on her beautiful face.
Then, under the shocked gazes of Xiao Yan and the others, the woman in the purple dress suddenly pounced into Xiao Li's arms,
"Xiao Li, I finally found you!"
What was going on?
Not only Xiao Yan and the others, but even the Ancient Dragon Bear was stunned.
Little Ancestor!
This bear called you out to help deal with these humans.
Why did you throw yourself into his arms??
Feeling the aura of the woman in his arms, Xiao Li smiled and stroked her hair, saying, "Zi Yan, long time no see."
That's right, the woman was Zi Yan!
Back then, Xiao Li had already found Zi Yan in Jia Nan Academy and successfully helped her transform into an adult.
Later, Xiao Li went to the Central Plains, leaving Zi Yan in Jia Nan Academy.
He never expected her to appear here.
"Hmph, you still have the nerve to say that; you also know we haven't seen each other in a long time!"
Zi Yan raised her head and huffed angrily,
"Think carefully, how long has it been since you came back to see me? You made me come find you myself."
"Ahem… I just haven't had time."
"I don't care, I have so much to tell you, come with me!"
With that, Zi Yan directly took Xiao Li's hand and flew towards the mountain range behind them.
Leaving behind five bewildered people and one bear.
This was… the leaders of both sides eloping?
They all saw that Xiao Li and Zi Yan knew each other, and their relationship seemed quite good.
Dan Chen watched Xiao Li leave with Zi Yan, and for some reason, a hint of disappointment appeared in her eyes.
And Cao Ying, seeing that Xiao Li and Zi Yan knew each other, also felt inexplicably uncomfortable.
Only Xiao Yan was filled with admiration.
"As expected of Second Brother, he can find a confidante everywhere."
"It seems I'm going to have another sister-in-law."
..."Zi Yan, that's enough, where else are you taking me?" Xiao Li said helplessly.
Zi Yan had dragged him to a cave.
"This is good, no one will disturb us here."
Zi Yan said, and once again actively pounced into Xiao Li's arms, holding him like a doll and not letting go, fully savoring the scent she had longed for day and night.
Her being so proactive, on the contrary, made Xiao Li feel a bit guilty.
He also gently hugged Zi Yan's small waist, smelling her pleasant scent.
After a while, Xiao Li asked,
"Zi Yan, you still haven't told me how you ended up here?"
Zi Yan hugged him for a while, her longing satisfied, before slowly letting go and saying,
"Not long after you left the academy, my clansmen found me and took me back."
"I cultivated in the clan for a long time, and my cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds, but those old guys in the clan always made me eat some unpalatable things. I couldn't stand it, so I secretly snuck out."
"I just happened to hear that the Pill Tower was going to hold a Pill Gathering, and I also heard that you were going to participate, so I specifically waited for you here."