Fighting Soul Clan Demoness

Chapter 555 Who's Lying?

"Great Elder."

Inside the hall, An Wan bowed slightly to the old man holding a whisk.

Upon closer inspection, a small bird with blue and green feathers perched on its shoulder; it was none other than the girl who had delivered the message earlier.

"Ah."

The Grand Elder lightly flicked his whisk and said with a faint smile, "Wan'er, tell me about your experiences. I know Li Yue's temperament well. Even if nothing is wrong, she will report it as if something is wrong. I can only believe half of what she says."

"Hey, Elder, you're wronging me!" The little bird's eyes widened, filled with indignation. "I didn't!"

Before she could finish speaking, the beauty beside her gently covered her mouth and pulled her petite body into her arms.

"Woo!"

"Shhh."

An Wan quietly gestured for silence, her pretty face beaming with a smile that made people subconsciously overlook her travel-worn appearance.

Seeing the little bird in her arms gradually quiet down, she raised her head and said softly, "Although Liyue is a bit naughty, this matter concerns the little princess, and no one would dare to treat it as a joke. The Grand Elder has misunderstood her."

The old man's brows furrowed: "So, you really did encounter the little princess while on patrol?"

An Wan smiled and nodded.

Upon receiving confirmation, the Grand Elder's eyes flickered, and his expression darkened: "To dare to break into the great formation alone, this girl is simply lawless!"

“Elder, you’re mistaken,” An Wan chuckled, covering her mouth. “She’s not alone.”

"what?"

The Grand Elder's ethereal aura faltered, his face turning as black as the bottom of a pot: "You mean, there's some brat accompanying her?!"

“That young man is indeed audacious to run away with the little princess.” An Wan’s beautiful eyes darted around, and she giggled.

While his words seemed to be accusatory, they actually revealed a subtle appreciation for Xiao Yan's actions, which he did almost without any attempt to conceal it.

"It's just nonsense!"

The Grand Elder's face twitched, and he slammed his fist on the table, shouting, "Where is the little princess now? If she is even slightly injured, I will hold that brat accountable!"

As the apple of the eye of both families of Yin Gu, An Ruoruo's status cannot even be described as noble.

The girl not only perfectly inherited her mother's talent, but her understanding of music was also unparalleled since the founding of the Yin Gu sect.

Such a prodigy, coupled with her unparalleled popularity among the disciples and elders, means that any injury to her would be a major event that would shake the entire Sound Valley!

Seeing the elder's anger, An Wan pursed her pink lips and was about to say something when she was interrupted by the silent man in the bamboo hat beside her.

"Reporting to the Grand Elder."

He knelt on one knee and said calmly, "The person who brought the little princess into the great formation was not a disciple of my Yin Valley."

"You mean, some outsider brat took the little princess and sneaked into the great formation?" The old man laughed angrily. "Very well, you are truly audacious! Speak up, is there anything else I don't know?"

The man in the straw hat paused, hesitated for a moment, and then cupped his hands again: "The little princess is not in good condition right now."

Upon hearing this, even though he was somewhat prepared, the old man still felt his heart clench and felt a slight tightness in his chest.

"How could one possibly be in good condition after trespassing into a powerful formation capable of trapping a soul in the Spirit Realm?"

After a long silence, the old man waved his hand, suddenly suppressing his anger, and sighed, "That's enough. Since it has already happened, there's no use in dwelling on it. Let the little princess recover from her injuries first."

"Elder, I believe this matter is not so simple."

The man in the straw hat no longer hesitated, his words sharp and clear: "The thing that harmed the little princess was the Golden Crow's Cry."

In an instant, a fierce wind howled outside the hall, and an aura like that of an angry dragon swept through the entire hall, making it difficult to breathe.

The old man's face was frozen like ice, chilling and piercing: "What did you say?"

The winding stream and flowing courtyard are the most bustling areas in the Valley of Sound. The crowds here are immense, and all kinds of magnificent yet ancient buildings are scattered throughout the view, making it no less impressive than the Burning Flame Valley outside.

As a land of music, when someone unfamiliar with music sets foot here, they are like the most discordant string on a musical instrument, attracting surprised and curious glances from everyone.

Xiao Yan was that outlier.

Along the way, everyone and everything he encountered revealed the unique charm of Yin Valley and the mystery of this secluded place.

Simply because he was unfamiliar with music, his secret was easily exposed by others, which was no different from walking naked down the street to him.
"Tsk tsk, Brother Yan, I told you you should learn some music, didn't I?"

Seeing Xiao Yan's slightly stiff steps, the frivolous man beside him immediately chuckled and smirked:
"You dare to woo our little princess without even learning music? I'm afraid even if she agrees to elope with you, you won't be able to sneak her away!"

The man's voice was extremely low as he uttered rebellious words that could overturn the entire Yin Valley. Anyone who heard him would only condemn him as utterly treacherous.

"Why would I run away with her?" Xiao Yan glanced at him. "I want to marry her properly."

"Ho-"

Upon hearing this, the man in the bamboo hat was immediately awestruck by Xiao Yan's extraordinary talent.

His eyes widened, he gasped, and sized up the unassuming young man before him, as if he were trying to get to know him all over again.

"Brother Yan, I thought I was bold enough, but I didn't expect you to be the craziest one. Do you even know what you're saying?"

He looked around warily, then leaned closer and whispered, "As a descendant of the Yin Valley, the little princess is never allowed to marry. This is an ironclad rule!"

"If it weren't for that, given her popularity, her suitors would probably line up all the way from the main hall to here, and that's assuming there aren't many people in our Yin Valley!"

"What a coincidence, my Xiao family also has a rule." Xiao Yan revealed a harmless smile, "If I set my sights on a girl, I will do anything to win her over. Anyone who tries to stop me will face my wrath."

"This"

The man in the straw hat stared in disbelief, unable to recover for a long time.

After a long while, he swallowed hard and slowly raised his thumb: "Alright, I take back what I said earlier. Your Xiao family's ancestor was definitely a remarkable figure!"

Although it's unclear who this Xiao family is, the fact that they can raise a prodigy who isn't intimidated even in front of Yin Gu means they must be a very prestigious family.

It's worth noting that a Dou Sheng-level powerhouse once attempted to propose marriage to Xiao Yan in Yin Valley, but was rejected on the grounds that heirs were not allowed to marry outside the family. For Xiao Yan to dare speak such words on behalf of his Xiao family demonstrates...
So the Xiao family's ancestors were even stronger than Dou Sheng level experts?
Thinking of this, the man in the straw hat decisively shook his head, quickly extinguishing this unrealistic and bizarre idea.

Just kidding, the Dou Sheng family isn't some wild potato by the roadside, how could I possibly encounter them so easily?

but
"Hehe, Brother Xiao, judging from your tone, I believe you definitely have a chance to become a Dou Sheng in the future."

"Thank you for your kind words," Xiao Yan said with a faint smile, his words concise and to the point.

Since entering the Sound Valley, Ruoruo was taken to the emergency room by An Wan. Although his observations along the way convinced him that these people meant no harm, he still didn't feel like joking around.

The man in the straw hat was completely unaware, turning his head to reveal a mocking smile: "When the time comes, if those old guys are unwilling, you can beat them until they are willing. It will also help me vent my anger. And let me tell you secretly, that old man, hmm?"

Suddenly, as if sensing something, he quickly took out a jade flute from his pocket and gently tapped it to his ear.

"It's Senior Sister. They sent a letter."

The man in the bamboo hat was overjoyed. Xiao Yan's current identity was sensitive, and he could not be easily brought into the hall. However, once An Wan and the others finished reporting the situation to the Grand Elder, their merits and demerits would cancel each other out, and naturally there would be no more concerns.

Just as he was about to pull Xiao Yan to the hall, the urgent voice coming from the jade flute made him tremble all over, as if he had been frozen in place, and he stood there dumbfounded.

"What's wrong?" Xiao Yan frowned and asked, realizing that the other party seemed to be in an abnormal state.

The man in the straw hat turned around stiffly, and said incredulously, "Senior Sister told me that the Grand Elder said, said..."

Xiao Yan sensed something was wrong and pressed for an answer: "What did he say?"

After a moment of silence, the man in the straw hat, his face extremely pale, subconsciously took a few steps back and said in a hoarse voice:

"The Golden Crow Cries, it hasn't disappeared at all."

(End of this chapter)