With the Saint Heir's furious shout, his entire aura instantly burst forth toward Ye Qingchen. Already gravely injured, Ye Qingchen was unable to withstand the imposing presence and was forced back repeatedly under its assault.
Xiao Xiao quickly stood in front of Ye Qingchen, glaring angrily at the Saint Heir. "What do you think you're doing?"
After she spoke, the Vermilion Bird Holy Soul faintly emerged behind her.
The Saint Heir hadn't expected Xiao Xiao to openly challenge him for Ye Qingchen's sake. Seeing the stance with which she summoned the Vermilion Bird Holy Soul, he had no doubt that she would attack him if he pressed the matter. Of course, the Saint Heir could not strike Xiao Xiao in front of so many people, especially not with Grandmaster Huomei watching. He withdrew his murderous intent, looked at Ye Qingchen with disdain, and said, "They were right about you. You really are a coward who only hides behind a woman. A pretty boy."
