CRACK! The thorny iron chain summoned by Kuang Xue's superpower was instantly shattered by a sharp Wind Blade.
"Thank you!" Jiang Xinli shot a grateful glance at the man in white who had suddenly appeared, then turned and bolted for the door.
"Sheng Tianze, Xuan Ying, save me!" she cried. As she passed the man in white, he gently extended an arm and caught her wrist in a soft but firm grip.
"There's no need to be afraid," the man said, his voice clear and smooth. Then, his gaze on Kuang Xue turned abruptly cold.
"Bai Yao Star Master—" Kuang Xue recognized the newcomer. His scarlet pupils contracted, and his voice was tinged with fear. "You... Why are you here?"
Jiang Xinli froze.
'Bai Yao Star Master?'
'This handsome man before me, with his flowing robes and an air of transcendent elegance, is *the* Bai Yao Star Master, the one with a Seventh Rank of Superpower?'
'Still, what is he doing here?'
