"You're talking nonsense, how could Xu Ran possibly be dead? You, you, you..." Hu Jia pointed at Xiao Yan, also seething with anger.
Ever since she had witnessed Xu Ran's talent and learned of his true identity, Hu Jia's attitude towards Xu Ran had changed. Although she still acted haughty, she had slowly begun to harbor feelings of admiration for him.
Which girl doesn't harbor a touch of spring?
And all the more for a young girl in the romantic bloom of youth in school, filled with fantasies about love?
Upon hearing that Xu Ran might be in danger, all the girls felt their hearts tighten.
Especially those familiar with Xiao Yan's style, they were even more panic-stricken.
If nothing had happened to Xu Ran, Xiao Yan wouldn't dare to cause trouble even if he had ten times the courage. His current arrogance must mean that he had encountered some thorny problem.
Furthermore, Xun Er had some understanding of the grudge between Xu Ran and the Soul Hall, and it was precisely because of this that their family had taken Xu Ran seriously.
"Xiao Yan, what exactly do you know? Why would people from the Soul Hall come looking for Xu Ran? And even a Dou Saint Expert?" Xun Er was also extremely nervous. She didn't know whether Xu Ran was capable of facing a Dou Saint Expert.
Knowing that Xu Ran had killed the Ninth Tian Zun of the Hall of Souls, she understood that the experts of the Soul Hall would definitely not let things go so easily.
She just hadn't expected them to come so quickly.
"Xun Er, you should understand very well. Xu Ran has offended the Soul Hall and is on a path to death. How powerful a force is the Soul Hall, don't tell me you don't know? And behind the Soul Hall, there is the even more powerful Hun Clan," Xiao Yan said arrogantly. It was Yao Lao who had told him about the Soul Hall and the Hun Clan; Xu Ran had offended such a force, and apart from death, he couldn't think of any other outcome.
Xu Ran is already very formidable; it could be said that he is a once-in-a-millennium genius on the Continent.
But he should never have offended the Soul Hall.
The higher Xu Ran's talent, after having offended the Soul Hall, the more the experts of the Soul Hall would want to kill him.
The Soul Hall would never allow a genius who could potentially threaten them to grow up.
"Xiao Yan, how could you possibly know so much?" Xun Er frowned tightly. Xiao Yan has been in Wu Tan City all this time, so why was he aware even of matters in Zhongzhou? And regarding the Imperial Clan, not many in Zhongzhou were aware of them.
"Haha. Xun Er, surely you don't really think I'm just an ignorant kid from Wu Tan City. My talent is unmatched, Xiao Yan, and if not for Xu Ran, I would be the most brilliant genius in this world! I, Xiao Yan, am blessed with an extraordinary gift, and naturally I have the support of a great master behind me," Xiao Yan raised his head proudly. In his heart, Yao Lao was like his second parent, even more respect-worthy than his own father.
When he was slandered by Xu Ran, only Yao Lao stood by his side unwaveringly.
And Yao Lao was a powerful Alchemist from the Yao Clan, with a very noble status in and of himself.
"Xun Er, come back to me. I must tell you now, the reason I was so cold to you before was because Xu Ran deliberately created a rift in our relationship. I thought you had betrayed me, and that's why I acted that way. Now, I have repented, and my heart holds only you."
"Xu Ran is nothing but a womanizer, he only liked you because you're pretty. If he can like you for that reason, he could like someone else for it just as easily. Only I truly like you, Xun Er, don't you understand my feelings yet? We were childhood sweethearts. We grew up together here, and for those years, you followed behind me, with innocent affection, have you forgotten all that?" Xiao Yan looked deeply at Xun Er, recalling their happy times together, and his heart throbbed.
Now, he thought that period was the happiest time of his life.
Although he had lost his talent, Xun Er had always followed him, always helped him.
He didn't need many friends; one only needs one or two people who care about them in a lifetime.
It's just a pity that he hadn't seen that clearly before.
"Xiao Yan, we can't go back to the past. Even if something really happened to Brother Xu Ran, my heart for him would never change. As for you, sorry, I really dislike you now." Xun Er was exuding a heavy killing intent, showing how truly angry she was.
"Xun Er, why? There's still a chance for us. I won't dwell on your past with Xu Ran," Xiao Yan said, his heart in acute pain as he clenched his fist tightly.
"But I care about your past. I have now seen through your character," Xun Er said, her gaze filled with indifference. Even without Xu Ran's presence, after knowing about Xiao Yan's despicable actions, she could not possibly have any relationship with Xiao Yan again.
She was Heaven's Proud Daughter of the Gu Clan, while Xiao Yan was just a young master of a declining minor family.
No, Xiao Yan is now disowned by the Xiao Family, a homeless cur at best.
"Xiao Yan, are you listening clearly? Have you given up now?" Xu Ran sat on the rooftop, watching Xiao Yan as if he were a joke. Xiao Yan still hadn't seen through it all.
Even now, he still wants to provoke him.
Then he must give Xiao Yan the heaviest blow.
Having lost his family, lost both his brothers, Xiao Yan was still filled with fighting spirit.
What about Yao Lao?
Although Yao Lao is a decent person, he was Xiao Yan's teacher, so...
"Xu Ran? Is that Xu Ran's voice?"
"No!"
"Impossible, aren't you already dead?"
"Are you a human or a ghost?"
Hearing Xu Ran's sudden voice, Xiao Yan reflexively sat down on the ground.
His eyes were full of fear and unwillingness.
Didn't the teacher say that Xu Ran was now targeted by the Dou Saint Expert of the Soul Hall? That's a Dou Saint Expert!
Xu Ran couldn't possibly even...
"Brother Xu Ran..."
"Xu Ran."
Meanwhile, Xun Er and the others were overjoyed, their excitement apparent as they looked up, finally relenting when they saw Xu Ran's familiar figure.
Honestly, they had just been deathly worried.
Canaan Academy had also felt the oppressive force of a Dou Sheng, and learning from Xiao Yan that a Dou Sheng Expert had come to capture Xu Ran, their hearts were in a tight knot. Now that Xu Ran was safe and sound, naturally, they were thrilled.
And Xiao Yan, looking at Xu Ran, was as if he had seen a ghost, watching Xu Ran in despair.
Many times, he thought Xu Ran was finished, but each time he declared it confidently, he would be slapped in the face by Xu Ran.
Does Xu Ran have an immortal body? Why won't Xu Ran die?
Could it be that even the experts of Soul Hall can't deal with Xu Ran? Is Xu Ran really that powerful?
At this moment, Xiao Yan's heart of a strong person crackled with fissures, on the verge of breaking. He was nearly mad, his pale face etched with frustration, despair, and resentment.