The Ximen Family’s Little Princess was also somewhat at a loss. She had never encountered such a situation before, and now the only person she could trust was her Guardian. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

After receiving the Little Princess’s consent, Ximen Cheng hid her behind a large meteorite, set up a concealing formation, and then led the pursuers away.

The Little Princess of the Ximen Family hid in the dark of the formation. There was a trace of fear on her face, but it quickly turned into determination. After all, she was the Little Princess of the Ximen Family; how could she fear these bandits?

Ximen Cheng’s actions didn’t escape Ling Feng’s notice. He hid nearby, pondering whether to make a move like a mantis stalking a cicada, only to be caught by a yellow sparrow. After all, the Little Princess of the Ximen Family was of considerable value.

But just then, a ripple appeared, and in front of the formation stood a tall young man with a slight smile on his face. With a wave of his hand, he actually destroyed the formation set up by Ximen Cheng.

"Why are you here?" The Ximen Family’s Little Princess couldn’t help but ask in shock when she saw the young man, her eyes filled with horror.

The young man wore a smug smile: "Why am I here? Ximen Shuang, are you still pretending to be ignorant? Do you really not know why I’m here?"

Ximen Shuang’s look of horror disappeared, and she took a deep breath: "Ximen Yan, is this all your doing? Did you bribe the Black Wind Predator’s people to attack us?"

Ximen Yan chuckled: "As expected of Grandfather’s favorite little sister. My dear sister, I didn’t expect you to figure it out so quickly. It was worth coming here personally!"

Ximen Shuang glared angrily at Ximen Yan: "Ximen Yan, what exactly do you want to do?"

Ximen Yan said indifferently: "It’s simple. Hand over what you have, and I can pretend nothing happened. How about it?"

"In your dreams!" Ximen Shuang instinctively covered her chest and said, "Ximen Yan, what I have is something to save Grandfather’s life. How could I possibly give it to you?"

Ximen Yan laughed: "Precisely because I know you have such a thing, I sent people to intercept you! Saving that undying old man should be left to me, Ximen Yan. After all, I’m destined to become the next Family Head. Having that thing in your hands is a waste. Giving it to me will allow it to serve its greatest purpose!"

Ximen Shuang took a deep breath and said sternly: "You want to use this item to secure your position as the family heir?"

Ximen Yan nodded: "Exactly. Grandfather said whoever finds the Ghost Spirit Grass will be the next heir. So, hand over the Ghost Spirit Grass, and I promise not to harm you!"

There was a hint of sadness in Ximen Shuang’s eyes: "Ximen Yan, you would attack me for the heir’s position? Do you only care about the heir’s position and not Grandfather’s safety? Aren’t you worried that the Ghost Spirit Grass might be damaged in battle?"

"What does that have to do with me?" Ximen Yan shrugged and said, "As long as I can bring back the Ghost Spirit Grass, I don’t care if it’s complete! Besides, maybe you’re the only one worried about that undying old man’s safety?"

As he spoke, Ximen Yan’s eyes showed a hint of sarcasm: "In that undying old man’s heart, you’re probably his true granddaughter. When have we, the grandsons, ever enjoyed his affection? So, don’t mention his safety to me. I truly don’t care!"

Ximen Shuang was trembling with anger: "Ximen Yan, I didn’t expect you to be like this. How can you say such things? He’s our grandfather, the head of the Ximen Family, and you..."

Ximen Yan impatiently interrupted Ximen Shuang: "Save your words for that undying man. Don’t act pathetic in front of me! Your words only make me sick!"

Disappointment appeared on Ximen Shuang’s face: "Originally, I wouldn’t have minded giving you the Ghost Spirit Grass; as long as it could save Grandfather, that was fine. But now, I definitely won’t give it to you!"

"Because your intentions are impure, I can’t trust Grandfather’s safety to you!" Ximen Shuang declared firmly: "I will bring the Ghost Spirit Grass back to the family as soon as possible. You should give up this hope!"

Ximen Yan’s expression turned cold: "So, you refuse to give me the Ghost Spirit Grass? This makes things difficult!"

Ximen Shuang frowned: "What do you mean? Are you planning to rob me openly?"

"Openly rob? Impossible!" Ximen Yan chuckled: "Since you refuse to cooperate, then I have no choice but... to kill you!"

As he spoke, Ximen Yan’s figure flickered and he suddenly charged at Ximen Shuang.

Ximen Shuang’s face changed, and she couldn’t help but shout in shock: "Ximen Yan, are you crazy? You want to kill me?"

"Haha, truth be told, the moment I revealed everything to you, you were already dead!" Ximen Yan sneered: "Don’t you know? The better that old man treats you, the more I hate you. Now, I will end it all with my own hands. If you want to hate, then hate that old man’s favoritism towards you!"

Ximen Shuang’s face turned pale. Although she had cultivation at the Initial Stage of the Divine Sea Realm, she stood no chance against Ximen Yan’s peak Divine Sea Realm strength!

Moreover, her strength was built on Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, without any real combat experience!

Under Ximen Yan’s attack, she clumsily retreated, quickly taking a heavy hit from Ximen Yan and falling heavily to the ground, her delicate face showing pain.

"Why... aren’t you killing me?" Ximen Shuang gritted her teeth and said: "Is it fun to torment me like this?"

Ximen Yan playfully said: "Of course it is. I want to see the high and mighty little sister, the undying old man’s precious pearl, show a face of despair and helplessness. That would make me even happier!"

Ximen Shuang stubbornly got up, her body slightly shaky: "But you will be disappointed. As a member of the Ximen Family, I will never despair at any time!"

"Do you still think someone will come to save you?" Ximen Yan said flatly: "To be honest, I’ve already driven away everyone around here. The Black Wind Predator people are under my command. Oh, and I forgot to tell you, there are also my people by your side. Otherwise, how would I know you got the Ghost Spirit Grass? So, no one will come to save you now, you should give up this hope!"

Ximen Shuang’s heart sank, but her face remained calm: "Grandfather once said, no matter the situation, never give up hope, never stop fighting! So, I won’t give up!"

With that, Ximen Shuang actually took the initiative to charge at Ximen Yan.