"Yun Xiao..."

Xue Ningxiang wanted to go over and support Yun Xiao, but her feet seemed rooted to the ground as tears kept falling, making even Lian Yuluo at the side’s eyes slightly red.

These two women from Xuanyin Hall naturally understood the severe state Yun Xiao was in at the moment, so grave that even he couldn’t support himself and fell unconscious. It might indeed be as Lian Yuluo previously stated, that his cultivation foundation was damaged.

She had witnessed Yun Xiao sacrificing his Essence Blood repeatedly, ultimately leading to a lack of energy and fainting, and no one knew how long this sleep would last.

Especially Xue Xuexiang, her heart was overwhelmed with emotion, feeling that she and her father owed that young man too much, a debt that might take a lifetime to repay.

"Ningxiang, I think this time you must offer yourself to repay this debt!"

Just as Xue Ningxiang’s mind was in turmoil, a light laugh suddenly came from behind, causing her pale face to flush a shade of red as she instantly knew who made such a teasing remark.

Apart from Liu Hanyi, who often loved to tease others, who else would say such a thing at this moment? Just that this remark sounded somewhat different to each person.

Setting aside others’ unusual thoughts, Xue Ningxiang found herself too flustered to speak, which was quite unlike her usually bold and carefree nature.

But after a moment, Xue Ningxiang didn’t know what she thought of, as her embarrassment vanished, replaced by a hint of resentment.

"I would if only this guy fancied me!"

Unless they had experienced what occurred in Xuanyin Cave personally, very few knew the truth behind these words of Xue Ningxiang.

Back then, Xue Tianao, for the cure of his daughter’s Innate Pulse Cutting, decreed that whoever got the Illusion Yin Grass would marry his daughter.

The Illusion Yin Grass was obtained by Yun Xiao, yet he handed it over to Xu Hongzhuang, speaking volumes about his unwillingness to be the son-in-law of Master Xuanyin.

Thinking back on her subtle attempts to win him over, all rebuffed openly or covertly by Yun Xiao, Ningxiang’s heart filled with resentment, yet she was still puzzled over who Yun Xiao was interested in.

"Is it Xu Hongzhuang?" 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Xue Ningxiang’s thoughts wandered because Yun Xiao’s experiences on Hidden Dragon Continent were no secret due to Shenxiao Sect’s deliberate spreading.

Girls tend to be more detail-oriented, paying heed to matters of romance between men and women, so Ningxiang knew Yun Xiao and Xu Hongzhuang had a marriage contract on Hidden Dragon Continent.

Though their relationship turned sour because of certain events, Ningxiang could tell, ever since the Xuanyin Hall trip, that Yun Xiao and Xu Hongzhuang’s relationship was not merely platonic.

"Hey, Ningxiang, perhaps there’s something you don’t know?"

No one knew what Liu Hanyi suddenly recalled as a hint of melancholy flashed in her eyes, saying ambiguously: "Young Master Yun Xiao here already has a son!"

"Wha... What?!"

The news Liu Hanyi shared was earth-shattering, causing Ningxiang to exclaim in disbelief.

Yun Xiao, after entering Tenglong Continent, never revealed Little Dragon to outsiders, so only a few from Hidden Dragon Continent knew of him.

Only now did people learn this fact from Liu Hanyi, even igniting Nie Xiaosheng’s urge to jot this shocking news down.

Even Mo Qing, who was aware, had her beautiful eyes flashing with an unusual glow, as this had always been a thorn in her heart.

"Whose... child?"

After overcoming her shock, Ningxiang inhaled deeply, asking the question everyone was eager to know. The "who" she mentioned naturally didn’t refer to Yun Xiao but rather the other party.

When Ningxiang asked, everyone reviewed the list of women related to Yun Xiao in their minds, with three present, the other two being Hu Ying’er and Xu Hongzhuang, making the answer quite apparent.

"Could it be the Red-dressed Immortal from Demons Mountain?"

Lately, the newly risen genius girl from Demons Mountain had gained quite a reputation in Teng Continent. Though not as notable as Yun Xiao, at least everyone present had heard of her.

Since it’s not the three women in front, Hu Ying’er is said to have only a friendship with Yun Xiao, so Xu Hongzhuang is undoubtedly the most suspicious one since there was originally a marriage arrangement between the two.

"Well... better wait until he wakes up and tells you himself!"

Who knew when everyone was anticipating the answer, Liu Hanyi would sell a mystery at this moment, not mentioning Xu Hongzhuang’s name or anyone else, making everyone itching with curiosity.

"Who is it? Who on earth is it?"

Liu Hanyi spoke in such a way that made everyone uncertain about their earlier suspicions because if it was Xu Hongzhuang, why would this talented girl from Sky Poison Institute need to hide it from everyone?

"Not Xu Hongzhuang?"

At this moment, Xue Ningxiang had returned to her straightforward nature. Upon hearing this, she raised her head in wonder and directly questioned, seeing Liu Hanyi and Mo Qing slowly shake their heads.

Witnessing the actions of these two women, the onlookers were almost convinced that their earlier guess was off the mark. Although those two had a marriage arrangement, it seems they have not returned to a normal state.

Yet, after ruling out Xu Hongzhuang and not being the three women in front, who was Yun Xiao’s so-called son born with? The crowd was almost going mad.

No one would doubt Liu Hanyi was talking nonsense, she is now also a famous talented girl on the Tenglong Continent, and would not joke about such a matter.

Liu Hanyi’s half-spoken words left everyone with a huge suspense, and what they didn’t know was that this answer would remain a mystery until Yun Xiao left the Tenglong Continent in the future.

"Is Father alright?"

Xue Ningxiang, pondering endlessly, finally turned her gaze away from Yun Xiao to her father, murmuring, not knowing whether she was talking to herself or asking someone.

"I can sense the Hall Master’s strength is slowly recovering, but it will take at least several days!"

Lian Yuluo, after all, is a genuinely low-level Heavenly Rank Meridian Refiner and is skilled in the Medical Pulse Technique. After Yun Xiao had done everything, she was confident in her sensing of this matter.

"That’s great!"

Xue Ningxiang exclaimed joyfully, her words echoing the sentiments of the onlookers, as they now knew that the Refining Treasure Hall was not absolutely safe.

Uncertain when the Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit would break through the defense; when it happens, they, one by one, would not stand a chance against the Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit.

But now, with Lu Yanji and Xue Tianao gaining a chance to recover due to Yun Xiao’s heaven-defying skills, regaining strength is within reach.

As long as these two can recover, even if the Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit breaks in, humanity will have some power to resist; no longer will they face such hopelessness as before.

At this moment, everyone could think of Lu Yanji and Xue Tianao racing against the Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit outside, with both sides competing for speed.

If the Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit consumes the defense energy of the Refining Treasure Hall and breaks in before Lu Yanji and Xue Tianao fully recover, humanity will meet its demise.

But if Lu Yanji, Xue Tianao, or even Yun Xiao recover first, with their joint efforts, they might not only resist but potentially slay the Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit.

However, all speculation for these observers is only passive waiting; their fate is in the hands of those three, and soon the answer will determine their lives and deaths.

Days passed by, and seven days quickly went by, during which Lu Yanji, Xue Tianao, and the young Yun Xiao seemed like monks in deep meditation, falling into absolute silence.

Relatively speaking, Lu Yanji and Xue Tianao appeared much better, their auras growing more vigorous each day, unlike the young Yun Xiao, whose aura became exceedingly strange.

This strange aura once pulled the heartstrings of the few women and those who cared for Yun Xiao; they feared an unforeseen change would happen to the young man.

Maybe in their hearts, Yun Xiao’s importance surpassed Lu Yanji and Xue Tianao; seven days earlier, it was this young man who turned the tide outside, saving all people from peril.

Many subconsciously had more confidence in Yun Xiao than in Lu Yanji of the Heavenly Realm because apart from the Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit seizing Mu Shiyi, all from Wuyan Palace perished at Yun Xiao’s hands.

Boom!

Just as everyone was lost in thought, a mighty wave suddenly descended from the sky, causing their faces to change drastically in an instant, as they all knew what had happened.

This energy descending from the sky did not originate from Lu Yanji or Xue Tianao; after the energy wave, all felt the ground under their feet tremble hard, with a brush of fear lingering in their hearts, never to disperse.