The next morning, as a beam of sunlight filtered through the window, casting scattered spots of light upon the ground, Xiao Yan slowly opened his eyes, murmuring softly, "It seems I'll have to head to the city center today. Within a radius of a thousand li, only here does the spatial wormhole exist..." With a light sigh, Xiao Yan got out of bed, took a brief shower, and then stepped out to gather the three young healers. The group left the tavern and headed straight toward the city center. On the bustling street, the four of them walked steadily. It was early morning, and the air carried a fresh, forest-like dampness that brushed against them, giving a sense of clearness and vitality. Along both sides of the stone-paved street, various calls and voices echoed continuously. A wide array of goods were displayed in the shops, and the crowds moved like ants, constantly flowing through the lanes. The entire city of Tianya exuded a distinct sense of busyness and congestion. "It's said that the elder of the Na family has invited helpers to repair the spatial wormhole. We can take a look; as for whether to step in, that will depend on the situation. After all, the factions within Tianya City are too diverse—we don't wish to become deeply involved." His steps moved in a distinct, steady rhythm as Xiao Yan's gaze swept across the shops lining the street, his voice speaking softly. "Hmm." At this, Xiao Yisheng nodded slightly. Among the group, only she possessed the qualifications of a Douzong cultivator and the ability to control spatial forces. Dda! Dda! As Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi were speaking, a sudden sound of horse hooves echoed from ahead on the street, instantly causing chaos. A fiery shadow burst from the far end of the street, charging forward and knocking over countless people. As the crowd stared in outrage, they noticed a young girl dressed in vibrant red riding the red horse—her appearance strikingly beautiful, yet her brows and expression carried a wild, untamed vigor. A crimson leather lasso was wrapped tightly around her waist, and her confident, playful laughter rang out continuously along the street. Xiao Yan, who had just intended to step aside, felt his expression grow slightly cold upon hearing this. He disliked women of such arrogant demeanor most of all. Thus, the step he had just taken was immediately abandoned, and he continued walking forward without lifting his eyes. "Hmph! You're going to die!" Xiao Yan's actions were clearly observed by the red-robed girl, who emitted a sharp disdain, grasped her leather whip with slender fingers, and then surged forward in a flash, the sound of the whip slicing through the air crisp and clear, striking directly at Xiao Yan's head. Xiao Yan remained calm, his hand casually closed, and the whip slipped effortlessly into his grasp before being gently pulled. "Ah!" The powerful force transmitted through the whip caused the red-robed girl to gasp in surprise, her body pulled off the horse and she landed with a sudden crash on the ground. "Stubborn fool! You dare attack me like this?" "As her buttocks made contact with the cold, messy ground, the red-robed girl's cheeks instantly turned pale, and she shouted at Xiao Yan with furious intensity, like an enraged mother tiger. 'Just a brief reprimand from my elders,' Xiao Yan calmly glanced at the red-robed girl before turning away and continuing on with the three healers, heading toward the street's edge. 'What are you? Do you dare reprimand me? Do you think you're someone special?' The simple remark from Xiao Yan only further incensed the girl, who now spoke with a sharp, piercing tone: 'Hua Uncle, Liu Uncle—kill this fool!' As soon as the girl's cry fell, two elderly figures swiftly broke through the air and stepped in front of Xiao Yan and his party. The two figures before Xiao Yan—one with gray hair, the other with white hair—appeared quite aged. Observing their aura, they seemed to be between Five-Star and Six-Star Duke Phantoms, making them quite capable and strong contenders indeed." "This friend, my lady indeed tends to be rather mischievous, but as a young woman, I find it somewhat inappropriate that you treat her thus..." The gray-haired elder first glanced at the red-robed young woman, her face flushed with indignation, then turned to Xiao Yan, furrowing his brow. With his keen perception, he could clearly sense that the young man in the black robe bore a similar, if not slightly stronger, presence than theirs—thus, his tone, while firm, was not overly presumptuous. "So she is still alive," Xiao Yan said, lifting his eyes slightly, his voice remaining as calm and composed as ever. He was no particularly kind man; if today a more assertive man had dared to reprimand him thus, the consequences would have gone far beyond simply pulling him off his feet. Surrounded by people drawn in by the recent developments, the streets were now bustling. When these onlookers saw the red-robed girl, they all shook their heads and then cast sympathetic glances toward Xiao Yan and the others. In Tianya City, this red-robed girl was famously known as a little magician—anyone who encountered her was considered unlucky. It was surprising today that someone would dare to confront her. Clearly, she must have come from outside. For Xiao Yan's seemingly calm yet subtly cold words, the two elders also slightly frowned, their expressions darkening. The red-robed maiden was the favorite granddaughter of the clan elder, and in Tianya City, few dared speak to her with such directness... "You insolent fool! Here in Tianya City, you dare act so arrogantly? You've just knocked me down—my grandfather will certainly not forgive you. If you wish to survive, kneel down now and bow to me!" The maiden rose from the ground, her pride deeply wounded by being publicly humiliated in front of so many people. She was known for her exceptionally high self-esteem, and her face had twisted with anger. Yet before she could fully unleash her fury, a ghostly figure suddenly materialized before her, raised a hand, and delivered a resounding slap—right across the maiden's cheek. Crack! A crisp sound rang out across the street, and at that moment, every heart froze with a jolt—this slap was truly magnificent. The red-robed maiden tilted her head, five faintly purple finger marks now visible on her cheeks, a trickle of blood oozing from her lips. Her eyes were filled with disbelief—could it be true that someone had dared to give her a slap? "If you dare to say another word of criticism, he won't kill you—I will!" A calm, icy voice, brimming with resolve, rose steadily from before her, causing the maiden to tremble slightly and lift her gaze. There, standing poised with a serene grace, was a stunning woman in simple robes, her face stern and her gaze sharp—within that gaze, the red-robed maiden saw a genuine, unyielding sense of deadly intent. "You dare!" The sudden slap startled the two elders momentarily, who then roared in outrage, their bodies springing into motion as they surged forward like lightning, charging straight at Xiao Yi Xian. As soon as the two elders moved, a soft rumble of thunder echoed, and then their silhouettes materialized before them. With fists driving straight forward, a sudden surge of intense, scorching wind erupted, causing both of them to pale and hastily step forward to meet the force. "Thud!" A deep sound of bodily impact suddenly rang out, and everyone was stunned to see the two respected elders from Tiānyá City—known for their strong reputations—retreating swiftly in rapid steps, while the young man in black robes remained utterly still, as if rooted to the spot. "This day's outcome is entirely their own fault," said Xiao Yan, his gaze cold and sharp, the intensity of his intent radiating a subtle frost. "If you continue to be ungracious, don't expect me to be gentle." Today's situation had already pushed him beyond his limits. Overcome by the strength displayed by Xiao Yan earlier, the two elders dared not move, only groaning inwardly. This young lady had dominated the scene for so many years—finally, she had run into someone of substance. Though the young man appeared youthful, his strength was far from ordinary; indeed, only a few among the clan could replicate the move he had just performed. Only now did the red-robed maiden recover from the shock, touching the warm, tender marks on her cheeks. With trembling hands, she pointed at the young physician before her, her eyes blazing with fury so intense it was almost terrifying. As she spoke, the red-robed maiden reached into her satchel, pulled out a jade plaque, and crushed it firmly between her hands. Then, with venom in her voice, she declared, "You lowly woman! You dare strike me! My grandfather will never forgive you. When I have you in my hands, I'll cut off each of your fingers one by one!" Despite the red-robed maiden's fierce accusations and scathing words, the young physician merely glanced at her with cold, steady eyes, and a faint, detached voice echoed in her ears. "Strike again. Such a cruel nature—she'll only be a burden." Upon hearing this, the young physician smiled gently, and with the red-robed maiden's eyes wide with astonishment, raised her hand once more and delivered another firm slap. *Crack!* Just as the palm had landed, a surge of gray light erupted suddenly from the center of the city, rushing forth and materializing above the streets. A single glance sent forth a mighty aura, instantly surging outwards in overwhelming waves, casting a deep, resonant tone that lingered throughout the streets. "You all have truly shown no regard for our Luo family!"