Battle Through the Heavens: Obtaining the Extraction System at the Start

Changing the subject, he quickened his pace and moved closer to Xiao Ling, his eyes carrying a hint of probing urgency as he pressed, "But Cousin, you stopped halfway through. You've really piqued my curiosity. Since we're traveling together anyway, why not give me a little hint? At least let me prepare myself. What kind of opportunity could make you value it so highly?"

Seeing how impatient he was, Xiao Ling could not help but smile, a teasing warmth spreading through his eyes.

Without slowing down, he continued racing toward the city gates. The wind carried his gentle voice back to him. "Hehe, what are you so anxious about?"

"There are plenty of mysteries hidden in this trip to Danta. Revealing them now would only make it less interesting."

He glanced sideways at Xiao Yan, his tone tinged with mystery. "Just follow along without worry. Once we arrive, you'll naturally know the answer. I guarantee you, this opportunity is absolutely worth making this journey with me."

With that, Xiao Ling said no more. His Dou Qi surged faintly around him, and he suddenly accelerated like an arrow released from its bow. His robes fluttered as he shot more than a hundred zhang ahead in an instant, his back turning into a faint shadow beneath the morning light.

Though the itch of curiosity Xiao Yan had been stirred up still had not faded, he knew that since Xiao Ling refused to elaborate, there was no use asking further.

He shook his head helplessly, though an anticipatory smile lingered at the corner of his lips. Then his Dou Qi began circulating, and with a flicker of his body, he gave chase. One after the other, the two figures streaked across the skies above Ancient Saint City like twin beams of light, racing