manynovel 691. Reason for escort
691. Reason for escort
Xiao Yan had been in the caravan for quite some time and had repelled the people from the Soul Palace several times. In addition, his soul power had now broken through to the Heavenly Realm. Even without deliberately sensing, the slightest trace of a sand scorpion within a radius of several thousand feet would be difficult to escape his notice.
Xiao Yan had long known that there were three people in the caravan who were out of place with the others, and they were the very targets that the Soul Palace was pursuing, which was also the real reason why this caravan was facing its misfortune.
Xiao Yan had already obtained relevant information through several encounters with the Soul Hall's pursuers—the Soul Hall was looking for the Yan Clan!
Xiao Yan had long known how terrifying the Yan Clan was through his interactions with Huo Zhi. Without the strength of a Dou Zun, he wouldn't even have the right to communicate with them. Therefore, it was only now, after his strength had truly recovered, that he officially decided to meet and communicate with the people of the Yan Clan.
With Xiao Yan's words of enlightenment, the caravan fell into confusion, and even the caravan leader, Wang Zhuang, looked puzzled.
What the team didn't understand was that they didn't know when the team had gained some more people.
What Wang Zhuang didn't understand was: if the noble people in the caravan were the so-called Yan Clan, then what exactly was the Yan Clan? After all, none of the major powers in Zhongzhou had a so-called Yan Clan. Could it be a branch force of Burning Flame Valley? With Wang Zhuang's knowledge and understanding, this was the most he could think of.
Just then, a slight cough broke the silence: "As expected of the champion of the Pill Gathering, Young Master Xiao Yan's eyesight is amazing. I admire him."
After Xiao Yan exposed his mistake, the nobleman could no longer remain seated in the camel carriage. Immediately, an old man stepped out of the carriage with steady steps. Xiao Yan looked up and saw that the old man possessed a profound aura, and was also a Dou Zun powerhouse, just like himself.
However, Xiao Yan still had some doubts in his eyes, since he did not see anything familiar on the old man's forehead.
The old man sensed Xiao Yan's gaze and knew what Xiao Yan was thinking. He casually brushed his smooth forehead.
"Young Master Xiao Yan, please don't misunderstand. I am indeed a member of the Yan Clan, named Yan Chao, but I dare not reveal my Emperor Flame Mark for the time being."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan nodded in understanding: "So that's why you didn't dare to take action yourself and had to hire a Dou Huang chariot for escort?"
"Young Master Xiao Yan guessed correctly. Miss Huo Zhi had a very high opinion of you after returning to the clan, and now it's clear that her reputation is well-deserved."
Xiao Yan ignored Yan Chao's flattery and said to him, "Your background is far too great; this caravan can no longer afford to deal with you. Let them leave."
Xiao Yan's style is to repay kindness. He will never forget that when he was unconscious and unable to move, it was Wang Ling'er who, despite her fear, dragged him into the life-saving camel cart. This kindness is far more than just a simple act of kindness. Now that the situation is tense, Xiao Yan will naturally do everything in his power to protect this caravan, especially ensuring Wang Ling'er's safe escape from Wangzhuang.
A complex light flashed in Yan Chao's eyes. He carefully examined Xiao Yan's young face and finally nodded. They needed protection from others, but it was clear that Wang Zhuang's convoy could no longer provide that. If they hadn't been discovered by the Soul Hall in the first place, things would have been fine, but now that they were being watched, their old-fashioned cover methods were no longer very effective.
Of course, the Yan Clan doesn't care about a nobody like Wang Zhuang, but Xiao Yan's current strength and his performance just now at least make the Yan Dynasty dare not oppose Xiao Yan's opinion.
"Head镖师 Wang!"
The two had been communicating using their Dou Qi (a type of internal energy) to transmit their voices. After reaching an agreement, Xiao Yan said to Wang Zhuang, "Forget about the goods, disband the caravan on the spot and get going."
Before he could recover from his shock, Xiao Yan had already quickly taken out the letter he had prepared and several warm, smooth jade bottles.
"The letter will be effective as long as it reaches someone in charge at the Medicine and Poison Valley. Keep these pills close to your body; they could save your life in an emergency!"
The jade bottle is translucent, and tiny energy patterns seem to flow slowly across its surface.
Although Wang Zhuang only possessed the strength of a Dou Huang and didn't have much knowledge of high-grade pills, this was a pill that had come from the hands of Xiao Yan, the champion of the Pill Refining Competition and an eighth-grade alchemist. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it was priceless, and if it were to spread, it would probably be enough to make countless powerful individuals fight tooth and nail for it.
He struggled so much on the escort route, risking his life countless times, all he wanted was to accumulate enough wealth to give Wang Ling'er a chance to join a powerful force and cultivate safely.
Now, with just a few casual words and a letter, Xiao Yan had placed the ultimate goal he had yearned for all his life into Xiao Yan's hands. Overwhelmed with joy and gratitude, the tough man's defenses crumbled instantly. His knees buckled, and he almost knelt down if the coachman hadn't supported him.
"Mr. Xiao Yan! Your...your great kindness...I, Wang Zhuang..." Wang Zhuang choked up, unable to speak coherently. His burly body trembled violently. He felt that any words of gratitude he wanted to say were pale and powerless. He could only tightly grip the letter and the medicine bottle with both hands, as if grasping at a life-saving straw, or as if holding onto the hope of the future, for fear that they would disappear.
"If you ever need my services in the future, sir, I, Wangzhuang, will brave mountains of knives and seas of fire without hesitation!"
Xiao Yan simply shook his head slightly, his expression remaining calm: "This is all what Xiao Ling'er deserves. Now, leave quickly."
"Aren't you coming with us?" Wang Ling'er asked.
Xiao Yan shook his head. He had his own thoughts. Wang Zhuang and the others were, after all, just ordinary people. As long as there were no truly dangerous people around them, the real experts of the Soul Hall probably wouldn't even want to look at them. Being with him would only add some unsafe factors.
As for whether they could arrive safely, Xiao Yan wasn't too worried. Wang Zhuang was, after all, a seasoned Dou Huang expert; it was unlikely that anything unexpected would happen while he was navigating the space tunnel and escorting his niece.
Then Xiao Yan made a move to leave, and Yan Chao finally couldn't hold back any longer.
"Young Master Xiao Yan!" Yan Chao's voice rose a few decibels, carrying a hint of urgency, even a pleading tone: "We're currently short of guards. Could we hire you? We'll accept any price we can afford!"
Xiao Yan slowly withdrew his foot and turned around again: "Okay, but I need to understand the situation first. If you still won't say anything, I'll leave immediately."
Yan Chao looked at Xiao Yan, hesitated for a long time, and finally agreed, "You are someone Miss Huo Zhi trusts. If you have any questions, I will certainly not hide anything from you!"
"First, where are you going? To the Yan Clan's territory?"
Upon hearing this, a look of sorrow appeared in Yan Chao's eyes.
"The Yan Clan has already been wiped out, how can we possibly return to our clan?"