"Look, let's talk this out," Lan Yan said to the demonic beast before her. She had merely opened the door for some fresh air, and now she found herself in such a situation. These people didn't look like decent folk.
The demonic beasts bared their fangs, brandishing large clubs, and glared ferociously at Lan Yan. "Hand the person over, quickly!"
The girl behind Lan Yan immediately clutched her tightly, her fear palpable. Lan Yan gently shielded the girl and said, "Why would you big men chase after a little girl?"
"Judging by your tone, you're in cahoots with this girl," one of the beasts shouted.
Lan Yan: "..." Buddy, how can you tell! She couldn't possibly hand the girl over like this. She asked, "What did she do that you're chasing her like this?"
It was better to understand the situation first.
The beast yelled, "She's our merchandise, meant for auction later. If you know what's good for you, hand her over."
Lan Yan's eyes darkened. Such a young girl shouldn't be treated as merchandise. Moreover, the girl trembling behind her, her small hands gripping Lan Yan tightly, made it impossible to comply!
"I won't disrupt your rules. I want this girl. We'll settle it here, and I'm not handing her over."
The beasts immediately became enraged and moved to grab the girl. Seeing Lan Yan blocking them, they roared, "You ungrateful wretch!" They raised their clubs and swung them towards Lan Yan's head. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
Before Lan Yan could dodge, the club aimed at her head was caught by someone who appeared beside her. She turned and saw it was Jun Yelan.
Jun Yelan clenched the club in his hand, and it instantly turned to dust, scattering coldly before the beasts. He stood protectively beside Lan Yan, his gaze telling everyone that Lan Yan was under his protection.
Lan Yan couldn't help but smile. It was wonderful to have Jun Yelan around.
The beasts froze on the spot. These were formidable beasts from the third-floor private rooms, not individuals they could afford to offend. They had dared to be so presumptuous earlier because they sensed no demonic energy from Lan Yan, but now, facing Jun Yelan, they dared not move.
Jun Yelan looked at them with cold eyes and said icily, "What, are you still lingering here?" He protected Lan Yan like a deity, preventing any demons or monsters from approaching her.
The beasts were practically kneeling, shouting, "We, we're leaving immediately." They stole glances at the girl behind Lan Yan and wailed, "We can't abandon this little demon, or the Demon King will punish us."
They were in a difficult spot, too.
Lan Yan couldn't help but look at Jun Yelan, worried that her actions might put him in a difficult position. The Demon King here was akin to the sect leader of a spiritual mountain in the cultivation world.
Jun Yelan held Lan Yan's hand, nodded slightly, and then looked at the beasts before him. "I'll keep this little demon." He took out a bag of beads from his怀 and said, "Give this to your Demon King."
The beasts dared not accept, but upon seeing Jun Yelan's indifferent expression, they quickly took it. It was over; they would either be beaten by Jun Yelan or reprimanded by the Demon King.
"Still not leaving!" Jun Yelan's tone grew colder, his patience with these beasts worn thin.
The beasts immediately retreated, not daring to delay, and hurried back to report to the Demon King. Jun Yelan had returned, and the Demon King would surely fly into a rage again.
Jun Yelan looked at Lan Yan, his expression and tone softening. "It's alright now."
"Yes, thank you, Jun Yelan," Lan Yan said gratefully. It was she who insisted on saving the girl, and Jun Yelan was bearing the consequences. She had made up her mind; if there were further troubles, she would handle them herself.
She wouldn't let Jun Yelan bear it alone, nor did she want him to endure such things.
She looked at the girl behind her. The girl had round eyes, a flower carved near her eye corner, and a faint fragrance about her. "Are you a flower demon?"
The girl nodded, nervously tugging at her sleeves, not daring to meet Lan Yan's gaze. "My name is Momo. I'm a half-breed, that's why they wanted to capture me just now. Thank you for saving me."
She extended her hand, still clutching Lan Yan's hem, and looked up with tear-filled eyes, "I can do many things. Can you please not abandon me?"
Lan Yan remembered her past life. Although her memories were hazy, she had siblings. She couldn't help but pat Momo's head and say, "Momo, this elder brother beside me helped you just now. Whether you can stay depends on him."
She looked at Jun Yelan, only to see his expression turn strange, his gaze fixed on Momo. "Jun Yelan, what's wrong?"
Hearing her voice, Jun Yelan pulled himself from his thoughts. In the Six Realms, half-breeds were not tolerated. Once caught by those with ill intentions, they would be used for alchemy or experimentation.
Lan Yan, worried, took Jun Yelan's hand. She felt that Jun Yelan was not himself tonight. Just as she was about to ask further, she turned and saw a group of people ascending the stairs, none other than the previously encountered Leopard Lord.
"Jun Yelan, look behind you."
Jun Yelan turned his head, his eyes darkening. He immediately shielded Lan Yan behind him and said, "I'll handle this."
The auction had concluded. When Leopard Lord came upstairs and saw it was Jun Yelan, he was first surprised, then enraged. "Who is it, turns out to be you. Jun Yelan, you're not dead yet, and you've brought your wife and daughter back."
He saw how Jun Yelan was protectively shielding the woman behind him, and noticed the ring the woman was wearing from the auction. He assumed they were Jun Yelan's wife and daughter.
Jun Yelan activated his palm, striking towards Leopard Lord, directly knocking over the windows and doors beside him. It seemed that to leave this building today, blood would have to be shed!
He detested the way this leopard demon looked at Lan Yan.
Leopard Lord was startled, not expecting Jun Yelan's cultivation to be even more formidable after so many years. He dodged to the side, transformed into his true form, and leaped over the wall, his claws reaching for Lan Yan.
Lan Yan let out a cold laugh. She took out a magical artifact from her bag, opened it, and released the insects within. They flew directly into the leopard demon's fur.
Leopard Lord suddenly felt an intense itch all over his body. He scratched himself with his claws, falling to the ground in a disheveled state. He glared fiercely at Lan Yan, this woman from outside the demon realm, who actually knew such a trick.
"Heh, you can't defeat Jun Yelan, so you want to target me behind him. Too bad, I'm not a pushover either." Although Lan Yan appeared frail, she never feared danger.
She disliked being a burden to others; she preferred to fight alongside them, even protecting them.
Leopard Lord was now unbearably itchy and unable to attack. He roared internally, utterly infuriated. He would definitely find the Demon King and teach Jun Yelan and his kin a lesson.
Lan Yan understood his thoughts from his gaze. She blew on the magical artifact in her hand, causing more insects to fall onto him. "This was originally prepared for Miss Xiao, but it seems to have found its use on you."
"You can scratch all you want. Oh, and it will leave scars, too." She looked at Leopard Lord's stunned expression and smiled faintly. She then stood up and walked to Jun Yelan's side.
Jun Yelan nodded, pleased to see Lan Yan so happy. They walked forward together. However, as he turned away, he channeled his palm towards his side, striking backward and worsening the leopard demon's symptoms.
Those who dared to attack him when he was unprepared had to bear the consequences!
The pained cries of Leopard Lord echoed from behind them, but Lan Yan and the other two had already exited the building.