Yuan’er had been following Bai Xiaofan for quite a while and had developed an acute ability to adapt to situations. Realizing that the opponent’s target had become her, she thrust out the Chengying Sword with one hand, while the other gently flicked out a set of twelve zodiac jade carvings, instantly sealing off all the space in front!

Boom!

A loud noise rang out!

Yuan’er felt a strong force surging from the Chengying Sword into her arm, causing her to stagger and step back half a step!

Spurt!

Just as she regained her footing, the set of twelve zodiac jade carvings that Yuan’er had thrown was shattered entirely by the opponent. Yuan’er couldn’t help but spit out a mouthful of fresh blood, her body retreating once more until she bumped into Bai Xiaofan’s chest!

Meanwhile, the fierce beast that had ambushed Yuan’er appeared; it was the same pitch-black wild boar from before, its fangs bared, leaping towards Yuan’er!

However, just as the boar’s tusks were about to bite into Yuan’er, a white flash streaked by!

Thud!

The boar fell directly from mid-air, crashing onto the ground!

Yuan’er, along with Silver Clothes and others, looked intently, only to see a faint bloodstain appear on the boar’s neck, which was precisely what had cost the boar its life!

"Thank you, Master!"

Yuan’er said sweetly, her body still leaning against Bai Xiaofan’s shoulder, seemingly not intending to stand up!

Silver Clothes and Ye Mei were slightly taken aback to hear Yuan’er’s words, and then they both looked at Bai Xiaofan!

Is this guy really severely injured?

"What are you two staring at me for? I’m warning you, don’t even think about making a move on me, or I’ll give you a good thrashing!"

Seeing Silver Clothes and Ye Mei staring at him, Bai Xiaofan spoke shyly, not forgetting to throw in a threat!

Tsk!

Listening to Bai Xiaofan’s words, Ye Mei spat unceremoniously. She’d never seen someone so full of themselves!

How thick-skinned does one have to be to be this vain?

"Proceed slowly, always pay attention to the surrounding sounds. I won’t always lend a hand so timely!"

Bai Xiaofan said to Silver Clothes and Ye Mei, then looked down at Yuan’er, who had her eyes closed, "Aren’t you planning to stand up? Or do you want to lean on my shoulder all the way?"

"I’m hurt, aren’t I?"

Yuan’er whispered very softly. If it weren’t for the closeness, Bai Xiaofan probably wouldn’t have heard her!

"Do you want me to carry you then?"

As Bai Xiaofan spoke, he lightly patted Yuan’er’s behind, without exerting any force!

"Naughty Master is being mean again!"

Feeling Bai Xiaofan’s gesture, Yuan’er’s cheeks flushed a rosy hue. She muttered softly, took out a pill and swallowed it, then quietly stood beside Bai Xiaofan!

Watching the interaction between Bai Xiaofan and Yuan’er, Silver Clothes’ face remained expressionless, though her heart seethed with envy. She wished she could trade places with Yuan’er, to chat so intimately with Bai Xiaofan!

Ye Mei merely rolled her eyes, huffing. She really couldn’t figure out what was so good about this guy that could make a beauty fall for him so deeply?

The most annoying part was that at her first sight of Bai Xiaofan, she couldn’t deny a flutter in her heart!

The four continued forward, and given the previous experience, when facing further beast attacks, Silver Clothes and Ye Mei managed to barely cope, even slaying a beast together!

Of course, after progressing about a kilometer, Silver Clothes and Ye Mei had both sustained quite severe injuries. They could travel, but dealing with potential beast ambushes was beyond them now!

As a result, Bai Xiaofan suggested resting, setting up a simple formation for them to recover and adjust their state!

As for Yuan’er, she had been sticking by Bai Xiaofan’s side all the while. She knew even if she reacted quickly, her strength was still lacking compared to these fierce beasts. Instead of becoming a constant target needing Bai Xiaofan’s rescue, she might as well stay safely by his side!

"Master, as we move towards the center, the poison gas seems to become denser. I’m worried I might not be able to hold on!"

At the edge of the formation, Yuan’er’s face was somewhat pale as she leaned weakly against Bai Xiaofan’s shoulder and spoke breathlessly!

Though the weakest among the four, Yuan’er was nonetheless a formidable opponent with great strength. The fact that even she could barely make it a kilometer spoke volumes, let alone the other cultivators!

Moreover, there were several hidden beasts in the red miasma along the way!

"Take that pill first, continue to stay by my side like before, and I’ll use Protective Gang Qi to assist you!"

Bai Xiaofan spoke softly as his Divine Sense stretched outward, keeping a vigilant eye on his surroundings!

"But doing so will slow you down, Master!"

Yuan’er pouted as she swallowed the pill given by Bai Xiaofan, only then her complexion improved slightly!

Yuan’er had always been fiercely independent, and the thought of possibly hindering Bai Xiaofan made her feel uneasy!

"Silly girl, what nonsense are you talking about? How long have you been with me? I’ve long considered you my own, so there’s no dragging or anything like that. Don’t ever say that again, or else I’ll have to discipline you!"

Bai Xiaofan gently patted Yuan’er’s head lovingly, wrapping an arm around her shoulder and pulling her close!

"So, Master has been eyeing me for a while now. Oh no, I’m falling into the tiger’s maw!"

Though Yuan’er said that, she instinctively held onto Bai Xiaofan, a happy smile playing on her face!

Having followed Bai Xiaofan for so long, her heart had long harbored feelings for him. Hearing Bai Xiaofan’s words made her feel joyous!

"Oh no, you can’t!"

Suddenly, Yuan’er’s cheeks turned scarlet, and she grabbed Bai Xiaofan’s big hand with hers, tears almost brimming in her eyes. She bit her red lips and dared not look at Bai Xiaofan’s hand, which had somehow found its way to a forbidden place!

"What’s the matter? Didn’t you say Master had plans for you? I’m just acting on them, don’t you like it?"

Like a mischievous uncle, Bai Xiaofan teased as he looked at Yuan’er’s flushed cheeks, his other hand mischievously applying a bit of pressure, causing Yuan’er to fall weakly against his shoulder!

"When we get back, I’m going to tell Yue’er and Feifei that you bullied me!"

Even as Yuan’er spoke, she loosened her grip on Bai Xiaofan’s hand, her eyes avoiding his the whole time!

She knew her face was exceedingly red at this moment, and getting caught by Bai Xiaofan would only invite teasing!