Farewell to Xiao Ying

Xiao Jin did not bother looking at the remaining results. Most of them were "Thank you for participating." He had already noticed a pattern: whenever something good appeared once, the following draws were basically all "Thank you for participating."

Xiao Jin went straight to Xiao Yi Xian's room and gently knocked on the door.

Inside, Xiao Yi Xian had already packed her things and was just about to look for Xiao Jin. She had not expected him to come to her first.

Xiao Yi Xian opened the door and looked at the excited Xiao Jin in confusion. "What's wrong with you? Why are you so excited? Did you pick up some money?" Having spent so much time with him, she naturally knew how much Xiao Jin liked gold coins. For him to be this excited, it must have been quite a sum. Thinking of that, Xiao Yi Xian smiled, finding it rather amusing. A mighty Dou Wang was actually getting excited over picking up a few gold coins.

"Xian'er, I found a technique that can rapidly raise your strength, and it can also keep your constitution from erupting," Xiao Jin said excitedly.

"Really?" Xiao Yi Xian was overjoyed as well. Heaven knew how despondent she had felt when she learned that Xiao Jin was already a Dou Wang at sixteen. She wanted to remain by his side forever, but her own talent was simply too ordinary. When she had finally learned that she possessed a special constitution, she had thought she could rapidly improve her cultivation and walk shoulder to shoulder with Xiao Jin. Yet she had never expected the danger of her poisonous constitution erupting. It had left her hesitant these past days, unsure whether she should activate it. Before she could even make a decision, Xiao Jin had already found a solution for her.

"What technique is it? Let me see." Xiao Yi Xian excitedly gripped Xiao Jin's hand, her palm already beginning to sweat.

"Here." Xiao Jin directly handed the technique scroll to Xiao Yi Xian, and she hurriedly examined it. When she saw the four words "Low-Level Heavenly Rank," she froze. Slowly raising her head, disbelief filled her eyes.

"A Heavenly Rank Technique... you're just giving it to me?" Xiao Yi Xian's voice trembled.

"No matter how precious a Heavenly Rank Technique is, it can't compare to my Xian'er." Xiao Jin casually handed the scroll to her. In his heart, Xiao Yi Xian was not something that could be measured by material possessions.

Xiao Yi Xian was deeply moved by his words, tears welling in her eyes. She believed him, because this was a Heavenly Rank Technique. There were only a few in the entire continent, yet Xiao Jin had given it to her so casually. That was enough to prove her place in his heart. Xiao Yi Xian put away the scroll and gazed at Xiao Jin with burning eyes.

"Why are you staring at me like that?" Xiao Jin felt a little afraid. Xiao Yi Xian's gaze looked as though she wanted to eat him alive.

"Stop talking."

Xiao Yi Xian pressed her lips directly against his. Before Xiao Jin could react, she dragged him into the room.

"Don't!" Xiao Jin's miserable cry came from inside the room, but before long, the sound changed into something that made one blush.

What came next was everyone's favorite part. Imagine it yourselves.

Only two hours later did Xiao Jin walk out of Xiao Yi Xian's room. Xiao Yi Xian had already fallen asleep. Though women had a natural advantage in such matters, the gap in strength between her and Xiao Jin was simply too great. Lasting two hours was already quite impressive.

Feeling refreshed, Xiao Jin headed toward the main hall. After two hours of exertion, the sky had already darkened. The fragrance of food drifted from the hall, and Xiao Jin, who had expended far too much energy today, was immediately hungry.

Xiao Jin entered the hall and looked at the dazzling spread of delicacies on the table. He could not help drooling as he picked up a chicken leg, ready to stuff it into his mouth, only to be rebuked by Xiao Ying, who had been waiting in the hall.

"Stinky brat, Xian'er isn't here yet. We can't start eating until she arrives." Xiao Ying glared at Xiao Jin, his tone full of dissatisfaction.

"Ahem, no need to wait for her. Let's eat first." Xiao Jin smiled awkwardly.

"What? Is she feeling unwell?" Xiao Ying asked in surprise.

"That's right, she's feeling a little unwell. I'll go keep her company later."

"Fine, then it'll just be the two of us drinking until we drop today." Xiao Ying burst into laughter, raised the wine cup before him, and clinked it against Xiao Jin's.

"Grandfather, here's to you. You've worked hard all these years." Xiao Jin clinked cups with Xiao Ying, then drained his wine in one gulp.

"Stinky brat, why say such things? It was only right for your grandfather to take care of you. But now that you've grown up, you no longer need your grandfather to protect you. After you go to the Imperial Capital, be sure to stay safe. I don't expect you to truly stand at the pinnacle of the continent. I only hope that you and Xian'er can both return safely." Xiao Ying emptied his wine in one gulp. Thinking that Xiao Jin no longer needed his protection, he felt nothing but gratification, mixed with a trace of loneliness.

"Grandfather, don't worry. Xian'er and I will definitely return safely." Looking at the somewhat lonely old man, Xiao Jin felt helpless as well. After all, a young eagle that had grown up would eventually spread its wings and fly. If he wanted to rapidly increase his strength, he could not stay in Wutan City forever.

The grandfather and grandson drank cup after cup, chatting about amusing stories from the past. Before long, Xiao Ying became drunk and collapsed onto the table, snoring loudly. Xiao Jin picked up the old man and carried him step by step toward his room, just as Xiao Ying had carried him when he was little. Xiao Jin laid Xiao Ying on the bed, tucked him beneath the blanket, and left.

Xiao Jin went to Xiao Yi Xian's room and quietly climbed into bed. The beauty on the bed was still asleep. As if sensing Xiao Jin's presence, she burrowed deeper into his arms, found a comfortable position, and continued sleeping.

The effects of the wine were catching up with Xiao Jin as well, but he did not use Dou Qi to force them out. He simply held Xiao Yi Xian and fell into a deep sleep.

The next day, Xiao Yi Xian slowly opened her eyes and saw Xiao Jin still asleep, holding her in his arms. A trace of shyness rose in her heart again. Her pretty face flushed as she stared at Xiao Jin, her thoughts beginning to wander. The more she thought, the redder her face became.

Just then, Xiao Jin slowly opened his eyes as well. Seeing Xiao Yi Xian's alluring face, he could not help himself again. With a turn, he pressed Xiao Yi Xian down onto the bed once more. Xiao Yi Xian cried out in surprise and was about to stop him, but before she could speak, Xiao Jin silenced her.

Two hours later, Xiao Jin helped the slightly weak-legged Xiao Yi Xian out of the room.

"It's all your fault. What time is it already? Are we still leaving?" Xiao Yi Xian glared at Xiao Jin reproachfully.

"What are you worried about? Take a medicinal pill to recover. We'll leave in a while." Xiao Jin directly stuffed a second-tier medicinal pill into Xiao Yi Xian's mouth. He had casually refined it over the past month when he had nothing else to do.

"Are you two ready?" Xiao Ying looked at them strangely, a knowing smile appearing at the corners of his mouth.

"Grandfather, we're ready. We can set off now." Xiao Jin had thick skin and did not care about Xiao Ying's gaze. Xiao Yi Xian, meanwhile, was already blushing furiously and wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into. Her little hand viciously pinched Xiao Jin's waist, making him suck in cold air.

How could Xiao Ying fail to notice the changes in Xiao Jin and Xiao Yi Xian? Still, he was happy to see it and naturally would not mock them.

Very soon, Xiao Yi Xian recovered her strength.

Xiao Ying escorted Xiao Jin and Xiao Yi Xian out of the clan before returning. He had already said everything he needed to say the previous night, so he would not get sentimental again today and affect Xiao Jin and Xiao Yi Xian.

Xiao Jin led Xiao Yi Xian toward the Mite'er Auction House. He intended to pick up Ya Fei and Guni at Mite'er before setting off.