"Insolence!"
Xiao Xun'er's light, melodious voice held a chilling undertone.
Ling Ying was startled and quickly prostrated himself on the ground. This was the first time he'd been reprimanded by Xiao Xun'er, and it would be a lie to say he wasn't afraid.
"He kindly helped me nurture my bones, and you try to steal his method. How are you any different from a robber?"
"But Miss..."
"Don't forget, you are a Dou Huang of the Ancient Clan. Every move you make must consider the clan's reputation!"
Xiao Xun'er's tone suddenly turned cold, her gaze as deep and captivating as the stars in the sky.
"If you dare touch him, go to the clan and accept your punishment!"
"This subordinate dares not."
...
The moon was like a silver plate, and the sky was filled with countless stars.
At the summit of the cliff, Xiao Yan lay reclining on the grass, a blade of grass dangling from his mouth, chewing it gently, letting its faint bitterness spread in his mouth…
He raised his pale hand to shield his eyes, his gaze piercing through his fingers as he stared at the enormous silver moon in the sky.
"This guy is usually so dull-witted, how could he suddenly sneak into Xun'er's room to help her nurture her bones?" Recalling the scene that had just unfolded, Xiao Yan sighed softly, lazily withdrawing his hand, resting his hands behind his head, his eyes still somewhat dazed…
"Could this guy like Xun'er?" A low murmur escaped the boy's lips, seemingly without any rhyme or reason.
The next moment, he shook his head.
Even if a young child truly liked Xun'er, he shouldn't have thought of helping her nurture her bones. Besides, Xiao Yan's talent was mediocre; it was impossible for him to have condensed Dou Qi so quickly.
"Moreover, for some reason, his massage techniques feel incredibly familiar... but I just can't quite place them."
Suddenly, Xiao Yan sat up abruptly, his expression serious. "Could he also be a transmigrator?"
"It seems... I'll have to go to the martial arts hall tomorrow to investigate his true abilities!"
...
The next morning.
Xiao Clan, Martial Arts Hall.
Xiao Yan arrived early. He rarely came to the martial arts hall, as his father had already taught him what was taught there.
However, after waiting for a long time, he still hadn't seen Xiao Bai.
The Third Elder, in charge of today's instruction, looked at Xiao Yan in the arena and stroked his beard with satisfaction, smiling broadly. He proclaimed, "Because of the extreme proliferation of Dou Qi, countless methods of Dou Qi cultivation have also evolved.
After summarizing and statistically analyzing, the Dou Qi Continent divides Dou Qi cultivation methods into four tiers and twelve levels, from high to low: Heaven, Earth, Profound
, and Yellow! Each tier is further divided into three levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced!
The level of the Dou Qi cultivation method one cultivates is also the key to determining one's future achievements. For example, someone cultivating an intermediate Profound level technique will naturally be stronger than someone of the same level cultivating an advanced Yellow level technique..."
Facing the Third Elder's boastful talk, Xiao Yan was distracted.
Because Xiao Bai hadn't come to class at all!
Although the Martial Arts Hall didn't require every member of the Xiao clan to attend every day, someone like Xiao Bai, without family background or expert guidance, would definitely attend every day.
Moreover, according to his understanding, Xiao Bai used to attend every day, but after yesterday's events, he hadn't come.
"This guy! Something's definitely not right!"
Xiao Yan frowned slightly, his mind racing with thoughts. After a moment's hesitation, he left the martial arts hall and headed straight for Xiao Bai's residence.
Xiao Bai was an orphan; his parents had perished in a battle to protect the family shortly after his birth.
Although Xiao Bai received a pension from the family and had someone to take care of him, no one truly cared about his life, and his residence was quite remote.
As for the pension he actually received, it had long been taken away by the family's stewards under the guise of safekeeping.
"This should be it."
Xiao Yan gazed at the small wooden house ahead, feeling a sense of desolation at its bare walls.
Through the window, he could see Xiao Bai fast asleep on the wooden bed, his lazy appearance leaving Xiao Yan dumbfounded.
What powerful person is made by sleeping?!
Only those with great perseverance can become true powerhouses!
"Perhaps it's just a coincidence!"
Xiao Yan shook his head, then turned and left, muttering to himself, "I overestimated him."
The moment Xiao Yan left...
Xiao Bai slowly opened his eyes, gazing in the direction Xiao Yan had just left.
"So he did notice me?"
After fusing with one-thousandth of the Ancient Sacred Body, Xiao Bai's five senses had been greatly enhanced, and he had sensed Xiao Yan's arrival the moment he entered.
However, he was indeed just sleeping in, as his main task now was to help Xiao Xun'er nurture her bones a thousand times.
He lazily stretched and then fell into a deep sleep again.
Whether it was due to fusing with the Ancient Sacred Body or excessive exertion the previous night, Xiao Bai was incredibly sleepy.
Meanwhile, not far away.
Xiao Yan, who had just left, returned and looked again at Xiao Bai in the small wooden house.
"Hoo~"
"Looks like he really is sleeping."
...
A silver moon hung high in the dark night sky, its pale light
draping the earth in a silver veil, appearing exceptionally mysterious.
After the daytime hustle and bustle, Wutan City fell into darkness and silence in the dead of night.
A figure moved skillfully through the Xiao Clan's mansion, quickly entering the Jade Immortal Pavilion.
After confirming that Xiao Xun'er was asleep in the wooden house, Xiao Bai fully activated his Dou Qi to nourish his bones.
Several times,
Xiao Bai was nearly startled away by Xiao Xun'er's soft moans.
Fortunately, everything went smoothly.
Several tens of minutes later, he was finished.
By this time, Xiao Bai was drenched in sweat, his Dou Qi completely depleted.
*Ding!
* [Congratulations, Host! Mission completion progress increased to 0.2%.]
[You have received the reward: Ancient Sacred Body Fusion 0.2%.]
Immediately afterward, the scenery before him blurred again.
He reappeared in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths!
A profound and mysterious power descended from the Heavenly Dao, enveloping his body and then spreading to his limbs and bones, tempering his physique!
A moment later,
Xiao Bai could clearly feel it!
His mind was clear, all his acupoints were open, and the harmony between his body and the surrounding spiritual energy reached its peak!
This feeling
was indescribable!
In the blink of an eye, another month had passed.
In reality, only a second had passed.
"Mission accomplished for today, finished one set and call it a day!"
Xiao Bai cheered inwardly.
As he quietly left, Xiao Yan emerged from the shadows of the courtyard, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
"Xiao Xun'er is the one I want to protect!"
"No matter who it is, anyone who crosses my line will pay the price!" Xiao Yan's expression darkened, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
He would not allow anyone to treat Xiao Xun'er like this!
Just as he was about to catch up with Xiao Bai and give him a good scolding, a clear, cold voice came from the wooden house.
"I wonder what brings Brother Xiao Yan to Xun'er's room so late at night!?"
...