"Mom, Dad, I know!" Xiao Yu said with a serious expression and resolute eyes. "But I'm already six years old. I'm not a little kid anymore!"
"I'm already at the age to practice martial arts. Teacher said that if you practice martial arts, you have to be serious and work hard. You can't slack off. Only then will you have a chance to become a Martial Artist!"
"Besides, there's a Beast Tide happening right now. It's extremely dangerous. If a Fierce Beast appears, we won't have any chance to fight back at all!"
"So I have to cultivate even harder and become a Martial Artist. Only then can I protect Mom and Dad! I have to seize the time to train!"
Hearing this, Xiao Yu's parents and Xiao Ming were all stunned, standing there blankly for a moment.
Xiao Yu's parents had never expected their son to say such things, or to possess such deep understanding.
Clearly, this Beast Tide incident had made Xiao Yu mature.
Xiao Yu's serious manner had truly startled them.
Seeing that his parents said nothing, Xiao Yu did not know what they were thinking, but he did not ask. His expression remained serious.
Then he looked at Xiao Ming and said:
"Xiao Ming, go home first. I'll come play with you when I have time!"
Xiao Ming came back to his senses. Hearing Xiao Yu's words, however, he shook his head.
"Xiao Yu, you're right. I want to practice martial arts with you too. I'm not going out to play!"
"But you made plans with your friends. You can't break your promise!"
"I'll go tell them now, then come back and practice martial arts with you! Wait for me!"
With that, Xiao Ming took off running.
"Okay!" Xiao Yu answered with a smile.
Only then