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

Fortunately, Xiao Xi'er was only excited for the moment and did not make too much of a fuss. Hei Qing did not dare delay. His flying speed gradually slowed, and his massive dragon body traced a gentle arc through the air before steadily landing in the clearing before Xiao Ling and Zi Yan.

Before the dragon body had fully stopped, Xiao Xi'er on its head had already impatiently crouched her tiny body. Like a nimble little ball, she leaped into the air, spread her arms, and pounced toward Xiao Ling. Her soft, childish voice pierced through the wind as she cried brightly, "Daddy!"

Xiao Ling had been prepared. Seeing this, he quickly stepped forward, stretched out his long arms, and steadily caught the little one in a tight embrace. He then rubbed her soft hair, lowered his head to gently nuzzle her delicate little face, and placed a tender kiss upon her smooth forehead.

"Slow down. What if you fall?"

"Hehe, with Daddy here, Xi'er isn't afraid of falling!" Nestled in Xiao Ling's arms, the little girl rubbed her head against his neck, her eyes curving into crescents as she laughed. Then she turned to Zi Yan, mischief gleaming in her eyes. "And Auntie Zi Yan will protect Xi'er too. She'd never let Xi'er get hurt!"

Zi Yan smiled at the clever little girl. She extended a slender finger and gently rubbed the little one's neatly tied bun, her tone indulgent. "Our Xi'er is right. Auntie will definitely keep you safe and never let you suffer the slightest grievance."

Xiao Ling could only shake his head helplessly. He lightly scraped his daughter's pert little nose with a fingertip, his voice full of indulgence. "You little rascal, you really know how to praise yourself. You're getting more reckless by the day."