"How could this happen?"

The old man furrowed his brow and asked bewilderedly.

By logic, when he crushed the Jade Pendant, it should immediately trigger the mechanism here.

The explosive force would easily tear those three guys around into pieces.

"Is this what you're looking for?"

Li Xian stepped out from the side, holding a light orb in his hand.

"You..."

The old man's pupils contracted, instinctively stepping half a step back.

His feet accidentally dipped into the icy cold water on the lake surface.

"The light orb, huh? This thing is quite valuable! Old man, you really went for broke. If I hadn't found it beforehand, we'd all be in danger."

Li Xian adjusted his glasses and said faintly.

The old man's face turned ashen, his gaze flickering between shadow and light.

"What's going on with you guys? Why haven't you gotten the Spiritual Jade yet?"

Li Xian ignored the old man across, turning his head to ask Lady Hua.

"That thing isn't a Spiritual Jade, it's a Five-Colored Stone! Today we've hit the jackpot."

Lady Hua exclaimed excitedly.

"Five-Colored Stone? Really?"

Li Xian was startled, incredulous as he asked.

The Spiritual Jade was good, but compared to the Five-Colored Stone, it was leagues apart, not even in the same tier.

Li Xian's eyes burned as he looked at the little girl, unable to look away.

The old man's back-up plan had been seen through and easily thwarted, now he had no cards to play.

If there were only one, he'd have a chance to escape.

But there were four of them now, and he had no opportunity to escape.

He gave a wry smile, today's situation, only death awaited!

Once the old man resolved to die, his shadowy gaze turned resolute once more.

He slowly surveyed the few who were closing in, a cold smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.

"The old man wants to fight to the death, don't give him the chance, everyone move at once."

Lady Hua shouted, charging towards the old man first.

With a loud boom, the four charging at the old man were sent flying back, crashing hard into the water.

"Ah! Though I would like her too, if I did this, it might become the Heart Demon of my lifetime! Luckily you forced her master into a corner, my timing to strike has come."

Yang Yan arrived.

He descended from the sky at the critical moment, calmly sending the four flying before speaking faintly.

"It's you?"

Wang Jie gazed at Yang Yan in shock, exclaiming with a darkened gaze.

"Are you alright?"

Yang Yan looked at the old man and gently asked.

The old man's face was pale, body swaying, yet he stubbornly gritted his teeth and said:

"I'm fine, just surface wounds. Why are you here? Are you also after this girl?"

Yang Yan lightly shook his head and said:

"I thought about it a lot, but ultimately couldn't bring myself to act. Otherwise, I'd never find peace in this life. Take good care of her, it's up to me now."

"Wang Jie, you know him?"

Lady Hua asked with a frown.

The terrifying strength Yang Yan displayed had shocked her.

"Yes! I saw him earlier today in a shop where there was an ancient jade that might be a Hidden World item. I almost bought it, but he got it first. I even tested a bit, but at the time I didn't realize he was from the Hidden World too."

Wang Jie said, biting his lip.

"You didn't sense anything?"

Li Xian looked at Wang Jie in shock.

Wang Jie's combat ability might be the weakest among them.

But his perception ability was the strongest of the group.

In terms of talent, Wang Jie's Hidden World rating was A-grade.

If even he couldn't detect it, then this man before them was truly frightening.

"Hey! Handsome, we all discovered this thing together, you can't take it all for yourself! Here, capture her, and there's a share for you after she's used for Alchemy."

Lady Hua was also surprised to hear Wang Jie say he couldn't sense Yang Yan's presence. Not understanding his level, she didn't want to confront Yang Yan directly, so she quickly made an offer.

As she spoke, she deliberately threw a coquettish glance at Yang Yan.

After all, dressed as a young punk, Lady Hua's appearance was definitely above average.

Especially with this attire, it was indeed quite provoking for men.

"Let it be, my conscience hasn't died out yet, I couldn't possibly do such a thing!"

Yang Yan sighed softly, saying calmly.

"Quit showing off! Do you dare say you don't want this Five-Colored Stone?"

The quick-tempered Scarthorn couldn't help but scoff coldly, despite imagining Yang Yan's scariness.

"Can't be bothered to argue, you wouldn't understand anyway. Decide quickly whether to fight or scram. Either way, while I'm here today, none of you will take her away."

Yang Yan raised an eyebrow and said coldly.

The four exchanged glances, Lady Hua shouted:

"What are you waiting for, attack!"

Scar's knife was the fastest, swinging swiftly at Yang Yan.

The blade gleamed, Yang Yan smirked coldly, striking with his own blade, sending a blade light swiftly at his opponent.

Yang Yan's blade light not only met but also shattered his opponent's incoming blade light, and then continued its momentum furiously at his opponent.

Scar was startled, never having encountered such a situation, he quickly evaded.

Lady Hua's Emei Needle also silently targeted Yang Yan's heart and temple.

Yang Yan reversed his grip on Star Night, striking horizontally at Lady Hua's Emei Needle.

The tremendous force sent Lady Hua's petite frame flying.

Li Xian's weapon was a pair of gloves.

At some point, he had circled behind Yang Yan, delivering a straight punch aimed at Yang Yan's back.

But just as he thought he had succeeded, Wang Jie's terrified voice rang at his ear:

"Li Xian, retreat! That guy has a title!"

Li Xian's mind was shaken, and it was too late to retreat.

Yang Yan vanished into thin air without warning, reappearing above him.

Star Night transformed into a dark gleam, aimed to ruthlessly stab his spine.

Just as it was about to hit, Lady Hua, in her desperation, flung an Emei Needle like a dart at Yang Yan.

Yang Yan's brow twitched, he could only snort, blocking with Star Night.

Sparks flew, Lady Hua's Emei Needle broke, sinking into the lake.

At the same time, Yang Yan's left hand wasn't idle.

With a backhand palm, he still struck Li Xian's spine.

Thud!

A dull thud, Li Xian's body hovering above the lake was slammed hard into Dian Lake, creating a huge splash.

Seizing the opportunity, Scar slashed at Yang Yan, but Yang Yan ducked, easily dodging.

Wang Jie grabbed Li Xian, utilizing a body technique, hurriedly fleeing away from Yang Yan's direction.

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