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

Yao Chen and Little Diao, standing nearby, also nodded to Xiao Ling in greeting before turning their gazes in unison toward the delicate little girl.

Hearing this, the smile on Xiao Ling's lips deepened. He nodded warmly at the three of them. "Perfect. Let my precious daughter get to know you today. We can properly catch up afterward."

With that, he bent closer to the little girl in Medusa's arms and pointed at the three before her, his voice becoming even gentler and more patient.

"Xi'er, look over here. This one with the cheerful smile is your Uncle Xiao Yan. He's also Daddy's cousin. The one beside him is your Uncle Little Diao, Daddy's sworn brother. As for the one standing in the middle, don't be fooled by how young he looks. He's Daddy's senior. You can call him Grandpa Yao Chen from now on."

Xiao Xi'er blinked her large, dark eyes, brimming with curiosity. Her little head swayed as though she only half understood, but then, as if she had finally sorted out everyone's seniority, she lifted her delicate face and revealed two shallow dimples. Her crisp, childish voice was sweet as honey. "Hello, Uncle Xiao Yan! Hello, Uncle Little Diao! Hello, Grandpa Yao Chen! Xi'er is very happy to meet you!"

The three of them felt their hearts warm at Xiao Xi'er's soft, sweet greeting, and smiles instantly filled their eyes. The little girl's doll-like appearance was simply enough to melt anyone's heart.

Yao Chen especially threw back his head and laughed as he stroked his beard, his hearty laughter shaking several mandrake petals down from beneath the corridor.

He strode forward and carefully touched Xi'er's soft cheek with his slender fingertips. The affection in his eyes nearly overflowed. "Good! Good! Good! What a lovely little girl! Her