"Auntie, this time that Xiong Yan coming here to provoke us is a good opportunity for you to establish your authority, you must seize the chance this time!"

Inside the Xuefeng Tribe, Hu Xiaobei glanced at Xueyao and chuckled.

Hearing Hu Xiaobei's encouragement, Xueyao bit her lower lip slightly and whispered softly, "But... but I am a bit worried. Xiong Yan was already very strong, and now, his Gu Insect has evolved, his strength must have increased a lot. I might not be his match!"

"Auntie, it's okay, just do your best. If it really doesn't work out, I'll be here for you!"

"Okay! I understand!"

Thinking of Hu Xiaobei backing her, she gradually became less nervous!

Shortly after, Xueyao turned her head again to look outside the tribe.

Seeing more and more witches appearing, she squinted her eyes!

She knew these witches didn't plan to help her tribe; they were all here to watch the excitement...

Thinking this, Xueyao sneered...

Usually, when other tribes faced crises, she was willing to help.

But now, facing her own crisis, not a single person stood up.

"This is human nature!"

Sighing with emotion, she didn't look at them anymore and quietly awaited Xiong Yan's arrival.

She knew this was her first battle since her recovery, so she planned to give it her all...

Because only by making a name for herself could she stop those scoundrels from bullying her tribe in the future.

Thinking this, Xueyao distinctly felt a sense of oppression.

Looking up, Xueyao saw a large crowd appearing in her sight...

"They're here!"

Seeing the crowd, Xueyao took a deep breath. Soon, her gaze fixed on the man being carried by four people at the forefront. Xueyao knew that was Xiong Yan who had thrown down the gauntlet to her tribe…

…

"Xiong Yan is coming!"

As Xueyao noticed, other witches waiting to see the spectacle also took notice.

After noticing, all the witches' expressions slightly changed.

For in that instant, they clearly felt that flicker of soul from Xiong Yan...

"It looks like Xiong Yan's Gu Insect indeed has evolved! And this evolution has really increased his strength more than twice!"

Admiring, they felt full of wariness towards Xiong Yan...

At the same time, they all started feeling sorry for Xueyao and the Xuefeng Tribe.

They knew that Xueyao and the Xuefeng Tribe were completely done for...

Because the opponent they faced this time was simply too strong...

…

"Master Xiaobei, it seems Xiong Yan has arrived, aren't you going to take a look?"

"Yes indeed!"

Inside the tribe, Yue Lingsnow and Yue Lingyu looked at Hu Xiaobei, who was leisurely basking in the sun, and rolled their eyes.

At this moment, everyone was tense, yet Hu Xiaobei still felt in the mood to blissfully sunbathe.

Feeling their tension, Hu Xiaobei smiled and said, "Don't worry, Auntie Xueyao can still hold them off. If she really can't handle it anymore, I will step in."

"But... but everyone says that the incoming Xiong Yan is very formidable. You should really go check it out now!"

"Yes indeed!"

"It's fine! You need to have confidence in Auntie Xueyao. Alright, since you two are here with nothing to do, why don't you lie down here and soak up some sun with me."

"No way!"

After saying this, they walked away huffily!

Watching them walk away in huffs, Hu Xiaobei shook his head!

Soon, humming a tune cheerfully, Hu Xiaobei lay back down on the sun lounger.

Though he was lying there, Hu Xiaobei focused all his attention on Xueyao. Should she really be in danger, Hu Xiaobei would rush over immediately...

Hu Xiaobei was doing this because he planned to thoroughly train Xueyao...

Hu Xiaobei knew he would soon be leaving, so before that, he must let Xueyao learn to stand on her own. Otherwise, once he left, she would still be unable to stand tall amidst the perilous Miaojiang.

…

"We are almost there, almost there! Hu Xiaobei, we will meet again soon. This time, I will crush your bones little by little!"

Not far away, Xiong Wei, following beside Xiong Yan, watched as they approached the Xuefeng Tribe, and cackled excitedly...

Earlier, he had received news from his subordinates that Hu Xiaobei was still in the Xuefeng Tribe...

Knowing this, he was very happy.

In his view, since Hu Xiaobei had not left yet, he truly would never need to leave in this lifetime.

As Xiong Wei was getting excited, Shan Hu blankly stared at the carried Xiong Yan.

Soon, he murmured enviously to himself, "I wonder when I will be able to command such respect as Master does! No, I must find a way to make my Gu Insects evolve, I must make them evolve, because only after they evolve, can I become a truly superior person."

As he secretly vowed, he looked towards the distance...

For many years, Shan Hu had hoped to unite the entire Miaojiang.

But after so many years, he had never achieved it, and now, Xiong Yan was about to do it, which made him very jealous...

Shan Hu knew that to turn the situation around, he must make his Gu Insects evolve, so he desperately hoped his Gu Insects could evolve quickly...

…

"Ahh, quite a few people have come from the Xueyao tribe!"

Xiong Yan, who was being carried, slowly opened his eyes. Soon, he murmured in mild surprise to himself as he indeed saw quite a number of wizards had arrived...

Xiong Yan knew these people had come here to get a close look at what his strength was really like.

"Now that most of the wizards have arrived, I shall give them a good show. With that, I think it will be easier to unify Miaojiang!"

Thinking so, a flash of desire gleamed in Xiong Yan's eyes!

Soon, his hoarse voice commanded, "Stop! I want to get off!"

"Yes!"

The respectful reply came just as the four people quickly knelt down.

Xiong Wei and Shan Hu, who were following on the side, quickly walked over and carefully helped Xiong Yan down...

...

After Xiong Yan stood firm, he looked ahead and soon directly gazed at Xueyao, who wore a tranquil expression.

Seeing her, he laughed, sizing up Xueyao briefly before speaking somewhat arrogantly, "So you're Wizard Xueyao of the Xuefeng Tribe."

Hearing Xiong Yan's query, Xueyao nodded, "It is I!"

"Since it is you, then things will be easier! My grandson, Xiong Wei, fancies your daughter Lian'er. Bring your daughter out now, let's discuss the marriage! Also, there's someone from your tribe called Hu Xiaobei who offended my grandson; hand him over to me—I want to take him away. I believe you should agree to these two matters, right?"

"How overbearing! Going straight to the point, huh!"

"Indeed!"

All the wizards murmured to themselves after hearing Xiong Yan's domineering words!

Subsequently, they turned their heads, staring at Xueyao in unison.

In their view, as long as Xueyao was rational, she would definitely agree to the two conditions proposed by Xiong Yan.

For compared to the entire tribe being destroyed, these two conditions were much easier to accept!

However, they soon realized they were wrong because Xueyao immediately refused!

"I'm sorry, I don't agree to either of these matters! Because my daughter does not like your grandson, and also, Xiaobei is a guest of my tribe, and I must ensure his safety."

Directly being rejected, Xiong Yan's expression turned ugly, his eyes narrowing as he counterasked, "No room for negotiation?"

"Yes! No room for negotiation!"

"Damn it! Who do you think you are, huh? My grandfather is offering you face by negotiating, and now you're throwing that face back!"

Xueyao's refusal irritated Xiong Wei, who stood beside Xiong Yan!

Thus, before Xiong Yan could speak, Xiong Wei had already burst out cursing...

Upon hearing his outburst, Xueyao's expression darkened, and giving Xiong Wei a cold look, she coolly said, "Wizard Xiong, your grandson's manner of speaking is quite lacking in upbringing, isn't it?"

"Lacking upbringing? I see nothing wrong here; rather, I think it is you who lack upbringing!"

Sneering coldly, Xiong Yan stepped forward expressionlessly...

Negotiations broke down!

As Xiong Yan took that grim step forward, everyone knew that their discussions had completely broken down...

"Ah, this Xueyao was smart for a lifetime but foolish for a moment!"

"Exactly!"

"This time, not only is she doomed, the entire tribe will suffer miserably because of her!"

With the negotiations fully collapsed, all the watching wizards let out a sigh; in their view, Xueyao really made the wrong move this time...

Xueyao heard their muttering but did not care, merely gazing indifferently at the enraged Xiong Yan...

...

"This so-called fool Xueyao is trying to act calm! But it's useless; once grandfather summons the evolved Gu Insect, she will kneel outright!"

Seeing that Xueyao did not immediately kneel, Xiong Wei curled his lips.

In his view, she was just pretending, and soon she wouldn't be able to keep it up...

"This Xueyao seems to really have some skills!"

As Xiong Wei disdainfully spoke, Shan Hu slightly narrowed his eyes.

Soon, Shan Hu didn't care anymore!

For he knew that even if Xueyao really had some skills, it was useless. Xiong Yan's strength was too formidable, so no matter what she did, she didn't stand a chance at victory.

"Interesting, you're actually not cowed by me!

Taking a deep look at Xueyao, Xiong Yan spoke with interest.

Looking back at him, Xueyao blandly said, "No choice, your strength is too weak."

"Weak strength? Sharp-tongued. I will soon let you see just how strong my strength is."

Sneering viciously, he rapidly began summoning that evolved Gu Insect, and in that instant, an absolutely terrifying aura burst forth concentrated from him again...

"This..."

As the terrifying presence erupted, all the surrounding wizards immediately felt the oppression!

In that moment, they instinctively stepped back over a dozen steps.

Stabilizing themselves, they exchanged glances, each seeing the shock in the other's eyes...

"This is too terrifying!"

"Indeed!"

Exclaiming in shock, they turned their heads towards Xueyao.

To them, Xueyao must surely be quivering and about to kneel due to this terrifying presence.

However, when they clearly saw her, they were utterly dumbfounded...

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