The one speaking, of course, was Jiang Xiaobai, and his face was full of disdain at that moment.
As soon as this statement came out, all eyes were on him immediately, even Ao Yan watching Jiang Xiaobai coldly.
"Didn't I tell you to keep your mouth shut?"
Ao Yan's gaze was icy, somewhat dissatisfied, feeling that Jiang Xiaobai was really going too far!
However, Jiang Xiaobai wasn't bothered in the slightest and remained nonchalant.
"Even though I'm just a mortal, I'm still a man."
"Whatever is between us is our business, but since I'm already your husband, anyone who dares to speak ill of you in front of me can't be tolerated."
This statement was bold and surprising, astonishing everyone present.
Even Ao Yan hadn't expected him to say that and was momentarily taken aback.
She gaze at Jiang Xiaobai with surprise.
This guy is interesting.
"Heh, you mortal, your courage is certainly not ordinary," Ao Tianheng scoffed disdainfully.
"What right do you have to stand up for others? What gives you capital?"
"As a good-for-nothing, you should be aware of your worthlessness. Don't think too much of yourself. You're just a clown, understand?"
"If anything, you're just an ant that Ao Yan uses to piss off the ancient clans, and your ultimate fate is only death."
"Not cherishing your final moments and daring to be so bold, do you really want to die?"
"Jiang Xiaobai squinted his eyes: "Regardless, do you guys have the same strength as Ao Yan?"
"You guys can't even compare to her and yet dare to bark on the side. The ones without capital should be you guys."
"You should take a look at your own moral character. No mirror? Do you need to pee?"
Ao Tianheng's face suddenly changed, almost twisted with anger.
"Arrogant! Are you looking for death?"
"Oh, look at you, getting desperate like a cornered dog. When you were talking about me, weren't you high and mighty? Now that I've called you out, your true nature is revealed?" Jiang Xiaobai burst out laughing derisively.
"You!"
Ao Tianheng was shaking with rage, his eyes bloodshot, his breathing rapid.
He really wanted to slap Jiang Xiaobai to death on the spot.
As the most talented person in the Dragon Valley beside Ao Yan, when had he, Ao Tianheng, ever been humiliated like this?
"Shut up!"
At this moment, Ao Yan suddenly scolded: "Enough is enough, it's not appropriate in front of our ancestor."
Mentioning Ao Yuanwu, no one dared to make a sound.
No one dared to be disrespectful and seek death.
Then Ao Yan pressed Jiang Xiaobai onto the chair, and her face was no longer icy cold.
"Although it's somewhat unfair to kidnap you to the Dragon Valley, you're quite impressive, aren't you?"
Jiang Xiaobai gave a dry cough: "Even though you are reluctant to admit it, we are still husband and wife. In front of outsiders, if someone insults you, it's not acceptable!"
At this statement, a strange light flashed in Ao Yan's eyes.
Meanwhile, a short and stout figure walked in from behind. It was Ao Yuanwu, smiling.
"Why have you stopped talking?" Ao Yuanwu said with a soft laugh.
He was supposed to just make a casual remark, but no one had thought that Jiang Xiaobai would actually seize this opportunity!
"Ancestor, since you said that, I won't hold back."
Jiang Xiaobai immediately shouted: "That guy over there, it's not that I am looking down on you. Are you just being arrogant because you've been practicing for over a decade? If I practice, I can step on you in just a few months, not to mention a decade."
Ao Tianheng was enraged, a mere mortal dared to challenge him so recklessly?
"You, you really won't stop climbing the ladder given the opportunity, will you?"
On the side, Ao Yuanwu couldn't help but laugh. He pointed to Jiang Xiaobai and said: "Alright, sit down. Don't say too much..."
"Ancestor, I have something else to say!"
Ao Tianheng suddenly shouted, then turned to Jiang Xiaobai, his face becoming ferocious: "Mortal, don't say I didn't give you a chance. If you can cultivate your Qi within a month, I will kneel and apologize to you. How about it?"
"And I will protect you from death in front of the ancient clans!"
"Or else don't blame me for not being polite!"
Hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai was astounded.
Well, this guy is really eager to get slapped, isn't he?
He was currently at the middle stage of Yuan Infant cultivation. Not to mention cultivating Qi, he could condense spiritual power in a minute.
Seeing Jiang Xiaobai silent, Ao Tianheng's expression began to look smug.
"Why aren't you saying anything? Are you scared? Weren't you just very arrogant?"
"Are you sure?" Jiang Xiaobai raised an eyebrow.
"Naturally, do you dare to accept?"
Ao Tianheng sneered: "I see, you're just a mere mortal who knows nothing, nothing more than a waste who's arrogant because of Ao Yan."
"Why shouldn't I dare!"
Jiang Xiaobai immediately yelled.
As soon as this was said, all the gazes towards him were filled with mockery, especially Ao Tianheng, the look in his eyes carried an element of a triumphant schemer enjoying his success.
Ao Yan looked at Jiang Xiaobai with surprise.
"Enough! Can't you stop messing around? Do you really think cultivation is that simple?" Ao Yan said with a slight headache, her expression somewhat cold.
After all, this behavior of Jiang Xiaobai was a bit too much.
She could understand what Jiang Xiaobai was thinking, but cultivation doesn't simply come from mere talk.
But was it really the case?
Jiang Xiaobai had been waiting for this opportunity for too long. From tomorrow, he would be training with the three elders of Dragon Valley, and he could start absorbing Qi whenever he wished.
There was an absolute need to fiercely slap this guy's face.
Jiang Xiaobai calmly said, "One month is fine, but don't kneel down to me. After all, you're a respected member of the Dragon tribe and I'm just a common person, it doesn't seem right to not treat you like a person."
"You've got some..."
Before Ao Tianheng could finish his sentence, Jiang Xiaobai laughed and said, "How about you wash my clothes for a month? You have to wash them with your own hands."
Hearing this, Ao Tianheng didn't seem to believe his own ears.
"What did you say? Say it again if you dare!"
Would he, the prestigious young master of the Dragon Valley, actually wash a mortal's clothes for a month?
Was he crazy, or was there something wrong with the world?
"You don't want to?" Jiang Xiaobai raised an eyebrow.
At this time, Ao Yan suddenly said, "Enough, let's set it as such."
"Correct, a true man dares to take responsibility. If Jiang Xiaobai has confidence in himself, let him do it."
At this time, Ao Yuanwu, who had been enjoying the drama, finally spoke up.
Ao Yan's support was something no one expected, especially her decision to trust Jiang Xiaobai?
It was truly surprising!
What was scarier was that Ao Yuanwu also spoke up.
What was happening today?!
In reality, almost no one in Dragon Valley knew that Jiang Xiaobai could refine the Purifying Pill!
Only a few people knew, and they certainly wouldn't release this information. This was extremely important.
However, since the bet was set like this, no one else said anything.
Their gazes towards Jiang Xiaobai were filled with contempt, and Ao Tianheng seemed to have already seen the scene of Jiang Xiaobai being played to death by him..
Jiang Xiaobai didn't pay any attention and just sat down by himself.
All of this was planned by him, aiming to infuriate Ao Tianheng.
It can be said that the other party had already fallen into his trap.
Ao Tianheng glanced at Jiang Xiaobai triumphantly, the expression on his face clearly conveying one message— you're as good as dead!
Afterwards, during the banquet, Ao Yuanwu mentioned the matter of the ancient tribes' people arriving after a month, followed by other trivial matters, and not long after, the banquet came to an end.
However, Jiang Xiaobai could clearly feel that when the topic of the ancient tribe was raised, the atmosphere in Dragon Hall noticeably became sombre, and many people looked at Ao Yan and Jiang Xiaobai with resentful eyes.
Jiang Xiaobai was also feeling a deep sense of crisis, it seems, the upcoming month wasn't going to be easy.
He needed to come up with a plan as soon as possible!
Returning to the courtyard, Ao Yan wanted to ask Jiang Xiaobai about his plan, but the guy had already gone to sleep.
Ao Yan was both amused and annoyed, but she didn't take it to heart.
She only knew that Jiang Xiaobai was hers, and within Dragon Valley, her reputation among her peers was absolute.
Even if Jiang Xiaobai lost, she would take care of it, it wasn't a big deal.
How dare Ao Tianheng try anything?
But seeing Jiang Xiaobai sleeping, Ao Yan looked at him with a curious expression.
What on earth had she brought back? He's so interesting!
The next day when he woke up, Jiang Xiaobai found Ao Yan had already left.
However, he didn't care too much and stretched his lazy waist before walking out.
Today he had something very important to do!