Bring your aunt to eat big meat, the scumbag father's family is furious

Logically speaking, in this kind of weather, there should be strong winds.

There was no wind, only a rapidly approaching fog that grew thicker and thicker. It was not just ordinary fog, but rather like black fog.

This mist is like a conscious perception, hiding an invisible soul.

"This is bad." Pei Shijiu frowned; something was very wrong with this situation.

He stepped in front of Qiao Lian'er almost immediately.

The servants who were stewing or roasting meat also cried out in alarm.

This was the first time I had ever seen such a bizarre and eerie scene; it was as if they had entered another world.

The attendants and guards drew their swords from their waists, keeping a watchful eye on their surroundings.

Qiao Lian'er pushed Pei Shijiu aside and took two steps forward.

In the thick fog, almost nothing could be seen, including Pei Shijiu's face, which became a blur.

But she vaguely saw a hazy black figure in the distance, even blacker than the fog.

The man remained motionless, his hands clasped together and apart, clearly manipulating everything around him.

"Who are you?" Qiao Lian'er walked towards the other person.

Pei Shijiu took her hand; his palm was warm, yet had a hint of coolness.

This was the first time he had ever held her hand.

In his other hand, he held a drawn sword.

“Let me go; this time the situation is different from before,” he said.

Qiao Lian'er shook her head slightly: "He is a Five Elements sorcerer. No matter how sharp the sword is, it can't do anything to him. I want to know his purpose."

Pei Shijiu did not stop her anymore, but simply stayed by her side.

As she got closer to that person, she could almost see the corners of his mouth curving up, filled with disdain and sarcasm.

Suddenly, the other person vanished, and at the same time, the ground beneath their feet began to tremble and shift rapidly. The servants and attendants fell to the ground, some clinging to a tree or a rock, but soon the tree and rock disappeared, and they rolled on the ground.

Even though Pei Shijiu held Qiao Lian'er's hand tightly and used his martial arts to maintain a certain degree of balance, Qiao Lian'er still felt that she was about to fall.

In fact, she had no shortage of ways to escape; she just wanted to see just how capable the other party really was.

Qiao Lian'er grabbed Pei Shijiu's hand and pulled him into the space, then locked onto a distant location and instantly teleported there.

This is on a hilltop, offering a panoramic view of the open area below.

She saw a tall, slender man in a black robe standing on the ground, one hand raised to his lips, seemingly chanting something, while waving his sleeves.

The fog had all disappeared, leaving a clear and tranquil scene. The earth was stable, without any sense of displacement.

But the servants were still rolling on the ground, shouting. The attendants, though skilled in martial arts, were not in such a sorry state, but they were still swaying and unsteady on their feet.

It turns out that those trapped by the magic were all those caught in the trap. Once you step outside this world and look at it from an outsider's perspective, it's as if nothing ever happened.

Upon discovering that Qiao Lian'er was missing, Huo Xiu paused for a moment, realizing something. He looked up and his gaze fell on the mountaintop.

The fact that the other party was treating her this way shows that they knew about her abilities, so Qiao Lian'er decided not to pretend anymore.

She landed behind him again.

Pei Shijiu's eyes were cold as she thrust her long sword toward Huo Xiu.

His figure moved through the air like a flowing rainbow, swift and sharp.

This person must be killed to prevent him from causing trouble for Lian'er later.

Huo Xiu remained calm and composed. He stomped his foot and used a metal-type spell, enveloping his entire body in a golden shield. The sword tip was deflected the moment it approached.

Pei Shijiu took two steps back, his toes barely touching the ground, and was about to meet him again.

"Pei Er, stop," Qiao Lian'er said.

Although Pei Shijiu is highly skilled in martial arts, he cannot kill this person.

The boy stopped his sword strike and landed beside her.

"Lian'er, keeping this person around is not a good thing." Although Pei Shijiu also found it troublesome, he would do everything in his power to achieve his goal.

“Those who practice magic have come before me; I believe there must be a reason.”

Qiao Lian'er looked at Huo Xiu.

With a flick of his sleeve, Huo Xiu caused the fog to disappear and the ground to stop shaking, allowing the servants and attendants to regain their footing.

Upon closer inspection, the lamb leg was still roasting on the grill, the lamb ribs were still simmering in the pot, and there was a basin containing freshly cut rabbit meat.

Huo Xiu then addressed Qiao Lian'er, his tone carrying a hint of admiration: "I have long heard of the Great Ze Kingdom's Princess's abilities, and today's demonstration proves her extraordinary."

"I wonder if you've come simply to learn from them, or if you're acting on someone's orders?" Qiao Lian'er countered.

"That's not important. I only care whether you're worthy to be my opponent, whether you're worthy of making me want to defeat you."

Huo Xiu said coolly.

“But just now, I won.” Qiao Lian’er raised an eyebrow.

"You can't predict my moves. Even if you win, you'll suffer some damage first," Huo Xiu said calmly.

"Next time, I'll use a fire element, Princess Zhenguo, get ready to face the challenge."

Huo Xiu turned and left, waving his sleeve and creating a thick fog that enveloped his figure as if he had entered a teleportation portal. Soon he disappeared, and the fog vanished completely.

Qiao Lian'er pondered. The opponent first used water-type attacks, and then metal-type attacks when defending against Pei Shijiu. They were both offensive and defensive, making them difficult to deal with.

“This person appeared suddenly and left without leaving his name.” Pei Shijiu’s brows furrowed with worry. “More importantly, he has some real skills.”

Moreover, being unable to track him was a first for him, and he felt the passivity of his situation.

Qiao Lian'er shook her head: "I'm not afraid of him, but we do need to be careful."

“I will stay by your side during this time,” he said. “I believe that my martial arts skills can still be of some use in dealing with him.”

Although Qiao Lian'er said this, she was still on high alert in her heart.

The Five Elements spells could trap people as soon as they were cast. Although she could escape by using the space, the sorcerer was right. Before she could escape, neither she nor her relatives and friends could be guaranteed to be completely safe.

Once she's certain that someone is deliberately trying to antagonize her, or even eliminate her, she'll seize any opportunity to take their life without hesitation.

The lamb leg meat from hunting didn't taste as good anymore, so Qiao Lian'er went to the Kingdom of Da Nu.

Mu Tai had been silent for several months, and she suspected that this person's appearance might be related to him.

Compared to his previous dejection, Mutai now exudes a sense of pride and satisfaction.

He chugdredged up one glass of wine after another, then suddenly burst into laughter.

"Qiao Lian'er, Qiao Lian'er, your end is coming soon. When the Da Nu Kingdom invades the Great Swamp Kingdom, everything there will be mine."