"Bang! Bang! Bang!" Xiao Chen's speed was astonishing. In a flash, he turned into a black mist and appeared in front of several cultivators. With a series of punches and kicks, several muffled sounds were heard, and six people were once again thrown out of the pavilion. This time, it was even more severe. Xiao Chen's powerful physique meant that a single punch from him was unbearable for them, their faces turning as pale as white paper.
"What?" The leader outside's face changed drastically. Just when it seemed like they were about to succeed, another unexpected obstacle appeared.
"Despicable scoundrels," Xiao Chen said coldly, his murderous gaze sweeping over the seven, making them shudder in fear.
The leader's face turned grave as he stared at Xiao Chen and asked in a deep voice, "Kid, who are you? How dare you ruin my young master's plans? Are you tired of living?"
"If you don't leave now, you really will be tired of living!" Xiao Chen replied coldly, showing no fear of the leader's threat.
"You!" The leader was furious, but seeing that Xiao Chen could easily knock out six people in an instant, his strength was undoubtedly formidable, at least stronger than his own. He didn't dare act rashly.
"This kid is very strong. We couldn't even see when he appeared. He's too fast. We're not his match. Let's report back to the young master," one person said in horror, his pale face showing a pained expression.
"Let's go!" the leader commanded angrily, and the group left in a battered state.
"Miss, are you alright?" Xiao Chen quickly walked to Dongfang Xue and helped her sit up.
Dongfang Xue weakly shook her head, and inadvertently, the white veil on her face fell off, revealing her exquisitely beautiful face. Her skin was like jade, her eyebrows like willow leaves, and beneath her high nose was a pair of rosy lips, making her look like a celestial being, stunningly beautiful.
Seeing Dongfang Xue's angelic face, Xiao Chen was momentarily entranced. This face was undoubtedly the most beautiful he had ever seen.
Perhaps due to the Hehuan San, Dongfang Xue's face started to blush, adding a few touches of allure and making her even more stunning, the goddess in every man's heart.
"Xiao Chen, you're blushing," the ancient white tiger transmitted.
Hearing this, Xiao Chen was startled and immediately snapped back to reality, showing a slightly embarrassed smile. "Haha, sorry for being rude."
Seeing Dongfang Xue's weak state, Xiao Chen quickly took out an antidote pill and handed it to her. "Miss, you seem to have been affected by a hallucinogen. This is an antidote pill. Please take it."
"Thank you for saving me, but the antidote won't work. I wasn't affected by a hallucinogen but by Hehuan San. You should leave. I don't want you to see me in such a state, and they'll be back soon. You must go," Dongfang Xue said weakly, her face becoming redder, almost losing her sanity.
"What? Hehuan San? Those people are so despicable!" Xiao Chen frowned, clearly understanding the effects of Hehuan San, a vile drug used against women.
"You must go. If they come back, you'll be in danger. You're no match for them," Dongfang Xue's voice trembled, her body shaking as she struggled to endure.
"No! I can't leave you here. If they capture you, your life will be ruined. If I stand by and do nothing, I'll never be at peace," Xiao Chen immediately refused.
"Don't worry. I have a way to remove the drug from your system. Hold on," Xiao Chen said, quickly moving behind Dongfang Xue and activating his true essence and soul power.
"Are you an alchemist?" Dongfang Xue asked in surprise, sensing Xiao Chen's soul power.
"Yes, though only a second-grade alchemist. But I should be able to help you expel the drug. Stay still and activate your true essence to suppress it," Xiao Chen nodded, his soul power starting to enter Dongfang Xue's body.
"Miss, to remove the drug, I must use my black true fire to burn it out of your system. It may be uncomfortable, but you must endure it," Xiao Chen warned, black fire already forming in his palm.
Dongfang Xue nodded, "Thank you for saving me."
Without further ado, Xiao Chen placed his palms gently on Dongfang Xue's back, the black fire slowly entering her body, his soul power sealing her meridians while the black fire burned away the Hehuan San.
The drug had spread throughout Dongfang Xue's body, making it impossible to remove quickly. With Xiao Chen's current strength, it would take at least three hours to burn it away.
As the black fire entered her body, Dongfang Xue's face twisted in discomfort, feeling both the drug's effects and the fire's heat.
"Xiao Chen! Someone is approaching quickly! It's a mid-Golden Core stage expert!" the ancient white tiger suddenly warned.
"Not good! Miss, someone's coming. We must stop," Xiao Chen said quickly, withdrawing the black fire and soul power.
"I don't want others to see me like this," Dongfang Xue worried, as the daughter of the city lord, her dignity was paramount. If seen in this state, her reputation would be ruined.
"Don't worry, I have a way," Xiao Chen reassured her, giving her a comforting look. He then took Dongfang Xue underground.
"Miss, hold on and don't make a sound," Xiao Chen whispered. Above them, a group of ten people had already barged into the pavilion.
"Where are they? You said they were still here!" a young man in his early twenties, dressed in luxurious blue brocade, asked angrily.
"Young master, we were close to capturing her, but a kid suddenly appeared. His strength is formidable. He was dressed in a black robe and carried a sword. He must have saved Dongfang Xue!" a guard quickly explained.
"Useless! You can't even handle a kid!" the young master roared, his powerful aura terrifying the guards.
"Young master, that kid is indeed strong. He injured the six of us in an instant. His speed is uncanny. We couldn't see clearly. His cultivation must be at the Golden Core stage," another guard said, not daring to meet the young master's eyes.
"Hmph! Find them! Bring Dongfang Xue back! This must remain secret, or the consequences will be dire! If you fail, none of you will live!" the young master ordered, his cold and sinister gaze sweeping over the guards.
"Rest assured, young master, Dongfang Xue has been affected by the Hehuan San. The kid couldn't have gone far. It takes an hour to reach Dongfang City, so there's no time," the leader said.
"The drug is potent... Damn it! Find them now! If that kid takes advantage of her, all our efforts will be wasted!" the young master shouted, his face changing dramatically.
Underground, Xiao Chen and Dongfang Xue heard everything clearly, feeling awkward. Dongfang Xue was even more embarrassed, struggling against the drug's effects.
"Miss, I... I can't take it anymore. Please kill me. I can't control myself," Dongfang Xue pleaded, her voice trembling.
"Hold on! Don't speak!" Xiao Chen urged, but the drug had taken full effect. Dongfang Xue lost control, clinging to Xiao Chen, her alluring voice making his heart race.
"Miss, endure a little longer! I'll help you expel the drug once they leave," Xiao Chen said, trying to restrain her.
Unfortunately, Dongfang Xue had lost consciousness, unable to stop herself.
"What was that sound?" the young master above suddenly asked, spreading his spiritual sense.
"Strange, no one's here. Did I hear wrong?" he wondered, frowning as he looked around the pavilion.
"Not good!" Sensing the commotion above, Xiao Chen's face changed. In desperation, he covered Dongfang Xue's mouth to stop any sound.
"Leave already! I can't hold on much longer!" Xiao Chen thought, his hands covering Dongfang Xue's mouth while she continued to struggle and embrace him.
"Young master, we need more people to search. The forest is vast," a guard suggested.
"Go back and send 100 men to search! Dongfang Xue can't have gone far. Seal off the area! If you find that kid, I'll tear him apart!" the young master ordered, furious at the thought of Dongfang Xue being taken.
"Xiao Chen, you're in trouble now, getting involved in this mess!" the ancient white tiger transmitted with a bitter smile.
"I don't have a choice. This lady is under the drug's control. I must help her," Xiao Chen replied, loosening his grip on Dongfang Xue's mouth. Just as he was about to activate his soul power and black fire again, Dongfang Xue kissed him.