Under everyone's gazes, Xiao Yan's expression was calm as he slowly swept his gaze across the entire place. Amidst the various gazes and discussions, his gaze landed on Zhao Jin, who was also staring at him.
"Hmph, Xiao Yan, since things have already developed to this stage, it is useless for you to quibble. You betrayed the clan and colluded with outsiders to commit such a heinous act. Today, I will reveal your true colors!"
Zhao Jin's eyes involuntarily flashed when he saw Xiao Yan's gaze shooting over. He opened his mouth slightly before he lifted his head and shouted with a righteous expression.
"You!"
On the other side, the anger on Lian 'er's pretty face grew. Just as she was about to speak, she was stopped by Xiao Xuan. Xiao Xuan waved his hand at Xiao Yan, indicating for the latter to be at ease. Only then did the young lady withdraw her hand with a furious expression.
"Noisy."
Xiao Yan merely glanced indifferently at Zhao Jin's deafening shout and laughed softly. The disdainful words from his mouth caused Zhao Jin's face to immediately darken. However, the former seemed to have not discovered it and ignored it. He lifted his foot and walked straight towards Xiao Xuan and Lian 'er.
"I have made the two of you worry for the past few days."
Xiao Yan gave Xiao Xuan a relaxed smile after arriving in front of him. The calmness in his smile caused the last thread of worry in Xiao Xuan's heart to disappear. Lian Er by the side also pursed her red lips. A lovely smile surfaced on her exquisite pretty face. Soon after, she frowned and acted evil. She stared at Zhao Jin in the distance and spoke with a vicious face.
"That Zhao Jin is really rude. I have to teach him a lesson later!"
Hearing this, Xiao Yan gently nodded his head and smiled at the young lady.
"Don't worry, I definitely will."
"Be careful. That fellow even invited Xiao Dingtian over. It can be seen that he must have come prepared. I'm afraid that he intends to fight it out with you. Once he grasps the opportunity, we will have no choice but to leave the Xiao clan."
Xiao Xuan used his eyes to indicate Xiao Yan to the crowd in the distance. Xiao Dingtian was standing there. When the latter discovered that the grandfather and grandson's gazes had shot over, he also narrowed his eyes and stared at the two of them.
"So he is Xiao Dingtian, the leader of the three Inner Pavilions. He is also the person with the highest voice against us staying in the Xiao Clan."
Xiao Yan stared intently at the elderly figure as an icy glint flashed across the depths of his eyes. At the end of the day, wasn't all the trouble they had encountered recently because of him?
"Third Elder, since this matter has come to a conclusion, can we convict this fellow? Colluding with an outsider is a crime of betrayal. According to the rules of the clan … we should destroy his cultivation and chase him out of the clan!"
At this moment, Zhao Jingran's voice once again sounded. Only then did Xiao Yan unhurriedly turn his gaze to the latter. He eyed Zhao Jingran's appearance of a vile person intoxicated with success. A layer of icy-cold killing intent gradually surfaced in Xiao Yan's dark black eyes.
He originally didn't want to be enemies with Zhao Jin. However, Zhao Jin had repeatedly targeted them in an overbearing manner. He was simply going too far!
Xiao Mingyuan couldn't help but frown when he heard this. His face was a little ugly. Zhao Jin's actions were to use his mouth to convict Xiao Yan of the crime. Such actions could be said to be heart-wrenching!
It was a pity that although this method was ruthless, Xiao Mingyuan couldn't do it. Although he didn't have a deep relationship with Xiao Yan, he could tell that Xiao Yan was unwilling to be under others. He could believe that Xiao Yan had a desire in his heart. However, it was impossible for Xiao Yan to have a disloyal heart and forsake his loyalty. Not to mention anything else, even if Xiao Yan was sincerely willing to return to the clan, Xiao Yan would never do such a disdainful thing.
However, the most important thing now wasn't how he viewed Xiao Yan. Instead, it was the increasing number of Xiao Clan members that had gathered around. These people had already believed Xiao Yan's actions after Zhao Jin's words. As long as they didn't shut their mouths, even the clan leader wouldn't be able to solve the problem.
"Hmph, to think that the clan leader gave this brat the treatment of a prince when he just entered the clan. I didn't expect him to be a lackey of the Ouyang Clan!"
"No wonder he made a breakthrough in his cultivation so quickly. It seems like he got a lot of benefits from the Ouyang Clan this time around!"
"What's the point of keeping this kind of scum alive? It's better to just cripple his cultivation and chase him out. Let him fend for himself!"
"It's better to just kill him so that he won't ruin the reputation of the Xiao Clan after he leaves!"
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Sure enough, as the number of people gathered around increased, the discussion in the stadium gradually became noisy. Various soft curses were continuously emitted. Some of the people, who were still holding envious gazes toward Xiao Yan's breakthrough a moment ago, now had faces filled with disdain as they ridiculed him. At the same time, the cold smile that was filled with ridicule on Zhao Jin's face also became denser.
Many times, the pressure one faced was naturally different due to one's position. This was especially so in a super force that was formed by clans. Even if one was innocent, one was destined to be deeply immersed in the heated discussion until one went crazy.
As the saying goes, gossip is a fearful thing.
However, even so, Xiao Yan's face was still calm when he was faced with the hostile gazes of tens of thousands of people.
He had experienced too many things like this and he no longer took it to heart. Moreover, the so-called 'same origin' was extremely laughable in his opinion. Although the Xiao clan before him was powerful, it could not even be compared to the Xiao clan in Wu Tan City in a certain aspect.
Xiao Yan slowly lifted his gaze and swept across the surrounding crowd that was filled with various gazes. His cold gaze caused those people to shrink back in fear when they came into contact with his gaze. When Xiao Yan saw this, he couldn't help but sneer. His gaze then landed on Zhao Jin. The two of them looked at each other from a distance and narrowed their eyes. After a long while, they laughed out loud in unison.
In front of the crowd in the distance, Xiao Dingtian looked at Xiao Yan's face that didn't have any warmth. A faint chill rose in his heart. This young man seemed to be different from the rest.
"Hahahaha, Elder Xiao Dingtian, this junior has a matter to ask. Is it possible?"
While Xiao Yan and Zhao Jin were laughing, the former suddenly opened his mouth and even directly called out Xiao Dingtian's name. This caused many people to be shocked. What kind of status did Xiao Dingtian have in the Xiao Clan? Usually, even the clan leader had to politely greet him. However, this Xiao Yan in front of them …
"Speak. What is it?"
Xiao Dingtian narrowed his old eyes. He was used to being respected by others. At this moment, even he was a little surprised by Xiao Yan's sudden action. Although he was also dissatisfied, he was more curious about Xiao Yan's strange words.
Xiao Yan looked at Zhao Jin. The ridicule that was emitted from his eyes suddenly caused Zhao Jin's heart to leap abruptly. The smile on his face was immediately withdrawn.
"If this junior remembers correctly, there seems to be a rule in the Xiao Clan. Unless there is a war, no one in the Xiao Clan is allowed to attack the two great clans and their subordinate factions without permission. Those who violate this rule will be punished severely. Am I right?"
When his voice sounded, Xiao Yan's gaze also landed on Zhao Jin. When the two of them looked at each other, Zhao Jin's face turned ashen. His heart was incomparably shocked …
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