Hearing the solemn voice coming from the sky, people's gazes instantly shifted upward, and soon cries of astonishment rang out along the streets. "Is it really the senior patriarch of the Luo family?" "He's actually here in person? It seems the old man truly cares deeply for that young Luo girl." "Hehe, looks like there's going to be some exciting drama today..." Amidst the crowd's murmurs, the two elderly figures—one gray, one white—were also taken aback upon seeing the visitor. They quickly bowed respectfully, saying, "Welcome, Elder Patriarch." Yet as they spoke, their minds filled with quiet sorrow. They had never imagined that the young lady would break her precious jade pendant—the very one crafted personally by the patriarch, who had insisted it should only be used in times of life-or-death emergencies. Now, for such a minor matter, she had brought it out. It was no wonder the patriarch had come so swiftly; surely he must have thought the young lady was facing a serious threat to her life. In the sky, the elder in blue robes stood suspended, his face broad and subtly commanding—an air of quiet authority that suggested someone accustomed to high office. Listening to the two bow respectfully, he merely nodded casually before turning his gaze toward the young woman in red. Upon seeing the purplish-red imprint on her cheeks, he exhaled in relief, yet a spark of anger flickered in his eyes. Shifting his gaze to Xiao Yan and the others, he spoke slowly, "You all seem rather strangers—likely from outside Tianya City." "Grandfather... they've been treating my granddaughter unfairly. You must step in and defend her!" "Before Xiao Yan and the others could speak, the red-robed girl immediately pouted upon seeing the blue-robed elder, tears streaming down her face. Today, the委屈 she had endured surpassed even that of the past year. As a true delicate girl, she had never before been treated so poorly. Moreover, the genuine, unfeigned cold intensity in Xiao Yi's eyes sent a shiver down her spine. Now, with the elder's arrival, she felt as though she had found a solid support, and her finger pointed firmly at Xiao Yan. 'Do you really not want my finger?' Xiao Yi spoke calmly. Upon hearing this, the red-robed girl's face flushed with fear, quickly retracting her finger, finally beginning to feel intimidated by the merciless Xiao Yi. Snick! Snick! During this period of delay, suddenly several gusts of wind burst forth, and shortly thereafter, a dozen figures materialized on the rooftops of the buildings along the streets. As soon as they appeared, each one respectfully bowed to the elderly man in blue robes. Upon observing the scene, they quickly assessed the situation and immediately understood what had transpired. At that moment, one of them stepped forward and coldly declared, "Daring to attack members of the Luo family in my presence in the city of Tianshang—your audacity is indeed remarkable!" "The appearance of these Luo family strongholds finally caused Xiao Yan's expression to grow steadily colder. He had originally had no intention of provoking the local power, but today's matter—though initially only a minor issue—had prompted them to mobilize extensively and repeatedly challenge his patience. Though the Luo family elder was a five-star Battle Sect master, this posed little real threat to Xiao Yan. Besides, the young healer currently present could stand equal to him, and within his personal storage, he also kept a terrestrial spirit automaton capable of matching a six-star Battle Sect master. If the Luo family pressed further today, he would not hesitate to be merciless... 'You've raised such unreasonable young disciples. I suspect your elders aren't much better,' the young healer glanced coldly at the middle-aged man who had spoken earlier, then took a single step forward. A surge of power equal in magnitude to that of the Luo elder erupted forth, rising like a mountain abruptly formed on the plain, sending shockwaves through the crowd." "A Dou-Zong powerhouse?!" Along the street, waves of exclamations rose, followed by stunned gazes fixed upon the young woman dressed in plain white robes. Such a young Dou-Zong master—this was the first time they had ever seen one in all these years. Even the red-robed girl, now, was pale, clearly aware of the formidable strength of a Dou-Zong. She knew well that such a rank was rarely challenged, even by the powerful Luo family. Compared to the astonishment of the crowd, the Luo elder's face displayed even more dramatic shifts. He could distinctly sense that this young woman's strength was no weaker than his own—indeed, her aura carried an eerie, chilling energy. Should they engage in combat, even he would not have a high chance of victory. "For heaven's sake, when did Tianya City produce such a formidable force? Xiao Yao has become increasingly unbearable these days. It seems I shall have to take greater measures to discipline her—otherwise, should she attract any truly formidable rivals, it would indeed be a catastrophe for our Luo family!" As the Luo elder's expression shifted, his gaze upon the red-clad young woman grew markedly stern. Then, turning his attention to Xiao Yan and the others, his tone softened naturally: "Ladies and gentlemen, today's matter is indeed Xiao Yao's fault. On behalf of her, I, Luo Cheng, would like to extend my apologies." "A mere Luo family—its granddaughter more obdurate than I myself!" Zi Yan glanced sharply at the Luo elder, her tone dismissive. From the very beginning, she had found the red-clad girl particularly unappealing. After all, she had never scolded Xiao Yan so sharply—how could this girl, so large-breasted yet intellectually lacking, possibly claim superiority? Master Luo’s gaze lingered on Zǐ Yán, his eyes briefly darkening with seriousness. A Duke-Class cultivator? One who appears barely in her early teens? This young girl seems even more formidable than that white-robed woman. His thoughts racing, Master Luo could no longer afford to treat her lightly. In his view, achieving such a level at such a young age was no mere matter of talent—it must be backed by an exceptionally powerful force. And thus, they could not afford to underestimate or offend her. Seeing Luo Cheng’s somewhat unimpressive expression, the group of Luo family elders who had arrived dared not speak. They weren’t fools—they clearly sensed that this seemingly young group possessed formidable strength, and even the elders themselves were reluctant to offend them. “It seems this girl’s misfortune has been in vain, though—still, that’s fine. Let it serve as a lesson,” the Luo family elders exchanged glances, each offering a quiet smile of resignation, then swiftly moved down, seizing the red-robed girl firmly. Clearly aware of the serious trouble she had caused by offending the wrong people, the girl offered no resistance and allowed herself to be carried away. “Let’s go,” Xiao Yan said calmly, his expression steady. After the red-robed girl was taken, he simply added that and stepped out toward the street. The three healers followed closely behind. Witnessing this scene, Luo Cheng's eyes narrowed, clearly indicating that among these five, it was the young man in the black robe who had taken the lead—whether it was the white-robed woman or the strangely appearing girl with purple hair, they all seemed to be listening to him. "Ah, friend, would you mind if we stayed a moment?" A thought flashed through Luo Cheng's mind, and he promptly descended to join Xiao Yan, smiling politely. "Is there something?" Xiao Yan paused, speaking casually. "Have your friends come to Tiānyá City because of the spatial wormhole?" Luo Cheng asked, his demeanor notably courteous—something that drew quiet admiration from those around him. In Tiānyá City, it was rare indeed to receive such treatment from the elder of the Luo family. "I'm aware that the spatial wormhole in Tiānyá City has been experiencing issues," Xiao Yan replied with a gentle smile. "That's precisely why Lord Luo has come, isn't it?" "Heh, it's so refreshing to talk with someone who truly understands. I won't waste any time—this spatial rift in Tiansha City is quite serious. With my own efforts alone, I simply can't repair it. Therefore, I'd like to ask this young lady to lend a hand. Would that be acceptable?" Luo Cheng turned his gaze toward Xiao Yixian, bowing slightly. Seeing Xiao Yan in this state, Luo Cheng seemed to also grasp a bit of what was going through his mind. He then chuckled more bitterly, hesitated a moment, and finally bit his lip, saying, "How about this: My family is renowned for trading with magical cores. If this young lady truly helps me repair the spatial wormhole, I shall gift you a seven-stage magical core. As for the attributes and type of core—any one that my family possesses, you may choose freely. How does that sound?" "Seven-stage magical core?" Hearing this, Xiao Yan's mind stirred, gently rubbing his palm over his storage ring, glanced at Xiao Yi, and casually replied, "Then, does the noble family have a magical core from the Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon?" "The Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon?" Luo Cheng paused, thought for a moment, then shook his head, saying, "This is a primordial mythical beast, and its magical cores are extremely hard to obtain. In fact, my family does not possess even a seven-stage core from the Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon." Though not particularly hopeful, a touch of disappointment still flickered in Xiao Yan's eyes. As he felt this disappointment, Luo Cheng hesitated for a moment, then cautiously added, "We don't have a seven-stage Tian Du Scorpion Dragon兽's magic core at our Luo family. However, we do possess one of six stages. Would that be feasible?" "Six stages?" Hearing this, the slight disappointment in Xiao Yan's eyes instantly turned vibrant and warm.