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

"Old Yao, Little Diao." Xiao Ling stepped closer, his gentle yet clear voice interrupting their work.

Yao Chen raised his eyes and set down the vermilion brush in his hand. Little Diao also stopped his deductions and turned around. Seeing Xiao Ling, both revealed looks of mild surprise.

"You came early today. Is there something important?" Yao Chen asked.

Xiao Ling nodded and said directly, "I've already spent quite some time here in Sacred Pill City helping establish the Spirit Talisman Hall. I plan to return to Starfall Pavilion today."

His gaze swept over the two of them as he added, "When we went to the Ancient Clan before, Qing Lin and Xiao Yi Xian stayed behind on Ancient Dragon Island with Zi Yan. We've been apart for so long, and I truly miss them. I want to go back and reunite with them."

Yao Chen nodded in understanding and smiled. "That's only right. You've already settled the larger matters of the Spirit Talisman Hall. Little Diao and I can handle the remaining trivial affairs, so return without worry. Those two girls at Starfall Pavilion miss you terribly as well. It's time you went to see them."

Little Diao patted his chest, his tone flamboyant. "Just relax, Xiao Ling. With this young master holding the fort, I guarantee the Spirit Talisman Hall will run perfectly. When you return next time, I'll definitely give you a surprise!"

Seeing how confident the two were, Xiao Ling felt much more at ease. He cupped his hands and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you both with the Spirit Talisman Hall's affairs."

After solemnly bidding them farewell, Xiao Ling returned directly to his residence, where Xiao Yan had already finished packing and was waiting.

The two did not linger. They quickly stepped into the