Gazing at the young green-robed elder who had now stood up, Xiao Yan's face also darkened slightly. "Hurry up..." Xinlan's expression changed instantly, and she quickly turned to Xiao Yan, urging him. As if hearing her words, the two elders blocking Xiao Yan's retreat began to slowly channel their ki, their faces adorned with a cold smile. "If you are indeed a true friend of Xinlan, then please stay with the Ye family for a while. Perhaps we can then discuss matters thoroughly..." The green-robed elder fixed his gaze firmly on Xiao Yan, speaking in a steady tone. Xiao Yan remained expressionless. At this moment, his mind was constantly occupied with the situation of Xiao Yixian, leaving him no time to pay attention to the so-called Ye family. "Come with me." Turning his gaze to Xinlan, Xiao Yan said this, then immediately turned and walked toward the hall's entrance, completely ignoring the two Ye family elders standing at the doorway. Xiao Yan's actions had even surprised Xinlan. Gazing at the back of his figure, she realized that if she didn't follow him, Xiao Yan would likely no longer honor the promises he had once made to her. With this thought, a moment of hesitation flickered across her cheeks, and then she bit down firmly on her silver teeth, turning swiftly to catch up with him. "Unworthy!" The two Leaf Clan elders blocking the entrance were instantly filled with indignation upon witnessing Xiao Yan's bold demeanor. With a sharp cry, they both launched forth, their palms brimming with powerful qi, sweeping toward Xiao Yan's shoulders like the talons of eagles. Faced with the combined attacks of the two Three-Star Battle Sect elders, Xiao Yan remained calm. With a simple flick of his fingers, a flash of silver shimmered, and suddenly, a silver figure materialized. Clang! The elders' sharp, eagle-like palms swept in lightning speed and struck the silver figure with force, producing a sharp clash of metallic sounds and a shower of sparks upon impact. This contact sent both elders' faces pale with shock, yet before they could retreat, a pair of silver iron fists surged forth, leaving a trailing blur as they pierced through the silver glow and struck both with astonishing speed and force directly upon their chests. "Plush!" Though the silver iron fists carried no particularly powerful surge of qi, upon impact with the elders, they unleashed a remarkable destructive force. The two elders were instantly thrown like wind-blown kites, flying backward and knocked out of the hall, their bodies spewing out thick streams of crimson blood. Facing the members of the Ye family, Xiao Yan's voice carried a certain cold intensity—these repeated obstructions had indeed gradually worn down his patience. The first elder in robes, whose stern face slowly grew serious, fixed his gaze tightly on the motionless silver figure beside Xiao Yan, sensing a distinct sense of danger emanating from that figure. Now, having absorbed the Dan Lightning from Fengyan Valley, the Earth-Element Puppet had been significantly strengthened. According to Xiao Yan's assessment, it should now be capable of standing directly against a Seven-Star Battle Sect master. Yet this Ye family elder, though a Six-Star Battle Sect master, would simply be no match for the Puppet. "This... is a puppet?" After pausing his gaze on the Earth-Element Puppet, the elder finally realized something, his eyes narrowing slightly before swiftly turning to Xiao Yan, speaking slowly. Xiao Yan said nothing, merely swept his sleeve and once again stored the Earth Spirit Puppet within his storage relic. "Now may I take Xinlan away?" "Having said that, she quickly followed. Seeing this, Ye Zhong opened his mouth, only to sigh and remain silent, letting the two leave without a word. "Senior Elder..." The fourth elder, who had previously been defeated by Xiao Yan's palm strike, now rose and looked toward Ye Zhong. Ye Zhong waved his hand and sighed, "Well, let them go. Xiao Yan might indeed be no ordinary person. Perhaps this time, the Ye family will truly have to rely on him." "But that seems impossible. Though he possesses strong capabilities, his strength alone is still far from sufficient to secure the Ye family's return to the Senior Elders' seat of the Dan Tower. To place all our hopes on someone we barely know—doesn't that seem rather...?" The fourth elder hesitated before speaking. "There's no choice. Many powerful factions are currently eyeing our family. If we don't take further action, the Ye family may indeed be in serious trouble." Ye Zhong shook his head, speaking with a sense of resignation. "Now... I truly hope this young man, Xiao Yan, possesses the abilities as described by Xinlan. Moreover, today's events may have left him with a lack of goodwill toward my Ye family. Ah, that will surely be a source of concern..."... After leaving the Ye family, Xiao Yan immediately grasped Xinlan's arm and took off toward the city's outskirts, halting only after a short while atop a mountain outside the city. "Do you know about the little healer's matter?" As soon as they landed on the mountain, Xiao Yan asked seriously. Xinlan nodded slightly, her teeth gently biting her red-lipped, speaking softly, "Back then, when I and the young physician sister, Zǐ Yán, successfully passed through the spatial wormhole, we spent several months traveling to reach the Dan Realm. However, upon our arrival, the young physician sister was targeted by a decadent force known as the 'Yù Xiān Sect'—a power obsessed with her beauty—leading her to rage and ultimately be killed. Though the headmaster of the Héhuān Sect was a Douzong-level cultivator, he too suffered injuries during the confrontation and eventually perished at the hands of our sister. His wounds, however, caused the seal to weaken, triggering the eruption of her rare 'Ernan Toxic Body' condition—thus, it was discovered." "In the Dan Realm, the Ernan Toxic Body has long been synonymous with disaster, as there have been previous instances where such outbreaks led to widespread calamities. Therefore, once this condition began to spread, numerous forces swiftly mobilized to besiege us. Among them, the Ice River Valley stood out most prominently. Yet their intent was not to eradicate the Ernan Toxic Body, but rather to secure it—since the Ice River "Earlier, the Ice River Valley discovered Xiao Yixian's hidden retreat and engaged in a battle with her, sustaining serious injuries... Brother Xiao Yan... I'm sorry, I couldn't do anything at all." As she spoke, Xin Lan's eyes glistened with emotion. She had always felt deeply responsible for her own inability to assist. Xiao Yan took a deep breath and then waved a hand, saying, "It's not your fault. Shouldn't you know where Xiao Yixian is now?" "Yes, I received messages sent by Xiao Yixian's sister, but currently, the area is almost completely surrounded by the Ice River Valley's elite forces—my entry has been blocked entirely." Xin Lan nodded. "Where exactly?" "Lu Shen Gully." "Indeed, it's there..." Xiao Yan's eyes slightly narrowed as he spoke softly. "Although the Little Healer Sister escaped the siege of the Ice River Valley, she sustained serious injuries and has been hesitant to make her presence known. Yet now, the Lu Shen Gully is completely surrounded by the Ice River Valley forces. Though the terrain there is complex, finding it will inevitably come down to timing..." Xin Lan spoke softly, "Brother Xiao Yan, what are your plans now?" "What else can I do?" Xiao Yan straightened himself, his gaze fixed toward the north, a cold determination flashing in his eyes. "We head to Lu Shen Gully!" "I'll guide you there! I know exactly how to locate the Little Healer Sister once we enter the gully." Xin Lan bit her silver teeth, saying. Xiao Yan nodded slightly, then suddenly remembered something, adding, "By the way, where is Zi Yan? Has she been accompanying the Little Healer all along?" "Zi Yan..." Xin Lan paused, startled, then sighed, "She disappeared shortly after we arrived in the Dan Domain..." "Disappeared?" Xiao Yan's face immediately grew serious. "We can't exactly say she's missing—she left us a letter, saying she suddenly had some intuitive feelings that she needed to go home..." "Go home?" Xiao Yan furrowed his brows. While the identity of Zǐ Yán had always been a mystery, he had a strong sense that she must be exceptionally powerful. He just didn't know where exactly she meant by 'home.' "Ah, I hope this girl is all right. For now, we can only wait until we resolve the matter of Xiao Yisheng before we go in search of her..." Taking a deep breath, Xiao Yan grasped Xinlan firmly and then moved swiftly, flashing toward the northern horizon. He had to find Xiao Yisheng as soon as possible!