Huo Ling'er

Purple Qi steamed and clouds drifted, continuously overflowing from Little One's body, accompanied by bursts of rosy light and surging auspicious colors.

"Roar..."

With a low, guttural growl, Little One finally broke through. His seventh Cave Heaven opened, and the "magma" within the volcanic crater surged, flowing out and pouring into his body.

"Little One, if you had been any slower, something might have gone wrong." Bai Yixin stood before Little One, holding his Three-Foot Green Blade, his gaze fixed on the distance as he spoke.

"Isn't Brother Little White here? I thought I was just one step away, but I didn't expect it to take so much extra time." Little One's face was filled with joy; this place was indeed a treasure trove.

"Brother Little White, who are those people coming this way?"

A large group of geniuses, numbering over forty, were guarding a chariot as they approached. It shimmered with crimson light, clearly a treasure at a glance.

"The little princess of the Fire Kingdom, and a junior sister from the Heaven-Mending Pavilion who entered the sect with us," Bai Yixin said, putting away his Three-Foot Green Blade. Since Little One had awakened, there was no need to remain overly guarded.

The chariot was wreathed in crimson mist, surrounded by young geniuses. It was likely that only the Human Emperor's most beloved youngest daughter could command such a following.

"There, the goods are here. Take a look." Bai Yixin pointed to the silver creature encased in ice. He had even taken the trouble to reattach its head and arms to keep the body intact.

"A true Primordial Remnant! We are willing to trade!" someone among the arrivals exclaimed in surprise.

"What do you have to offer for the trade?" Bai Yixin looked toward the chariot, curious to see what Huo Ling'er looked like, and spoke casually.

"Wait a moment, we must confirm if this is truly of the Spirit Race." A mysterious figure, entirely shrouded in a black cloak, walked over from the chariot, their voice raspy.

"A Sealer." Upon hearing that raspy voice, Bai Yixin glanced at the mysterious figure, a term flashing through his mind.

A Sealer, simply put, was someone over the age of eighteen who had sealed their own cultivation to enter the Hundred-Broken Mountain Range. Restricted by the rules of the mountain range, they could only utilize power not exceeding the Cave Heaven Realm.

"This is the Spirit Race?" The senior brothers from the Heaven-Mending Pavilion changed color. They exchanged glances, all of them moved.

The Spirit Race were Primordial Remnants; their numbers were extremely scarce, yet they were a race powerful enough to make others tremble.

The creature their junior brother had slain was entirely silver, suggesting it carried royal blood.

"It really is the Spirit Race. We are willing to trade." The figure in the black cloak was straightforward; they did not deceive and directly expressed their need for the creature.

The group of young geniuses was stirred. It was rumored that this race possessed rare spirit blood within their bodies; as long as it could be refined, it could assist one in comprehending the Dao. It was truly miraculous and uncanny.

"It is indeed the Spirit Race." The cloaked figure walked back toward the chariot to report.

"Very well, we shall trade with that Purple Cloud Heart," a crisp voice rang out, sounding like pearls falling onto a jade plate—exceedingly pleasant to the ear.

The forty-odd geniuses around them were all moved, and several people beside the chariot immediately objected, feeling it was not worth it.

"The Purple Cloud Heart is extremely rare. It also comes from a Primordial Remnant, but its medicinal efficacy is far more potent and of great use for breakthroughs. Princess, please reconsider."

"Spirit blood is scarce. Even within a Primordial Remnant, one might not be able to refine more than a few drops, as it is not a bloodline inheritance, but a condensation of spirituality."

Many tried to dissuade her.

However, inside the crimson-shimmering chariot, the royal maiden had made up her mind. In her view, this spirit blood that could aid in Dao comprehension was more precious than anything else.

The cloaked figure walked over, holding a square jade cauldron. Without further ado, they handed it over, eager to complete the trade immediately.

"The boss is generous!" Bai Yixin didn't know how precious the so-called Purple Cloud Heart was, but seeing their reaction, it was clearly an over-valued trade. As long as he was profiting, it was worth it.

The jade cauldron opened, and purple qi swirled within. A refreshing fragrance wafted out, causing every pore on his body to relax. He felt incredibly comfortable.

Inside lay an object the size of a human head, entirely purple and crystalline, resembling a beautiful purple diamond. It radiated a precious glow, rippling with fragrance and wisps of purple mist.

This was the Purple Cloud Heart. It came from a fierce Primordial Remnant, the Purple Cloud Marten. It was a heart, yet it looked more like a massive, gorgeous purple gemstone.

"Not bad!" Bai Yixin was quite satisfied. This purple heart lived up to its name; purple qi steamed from it like clouds, and instead of a bloody stench, it carried a sweet fragrance.

He hadn't expected that silver Spirit Race creature, which hadn't been particularly strong, to be so valuable. Combined with the two treasures dropped by the monster, wow—looking at it this way, these Primordial Remnants were all filthy rich.

Little One glanced at the Purple Cloud Heart, feeling quite envious. He looked toward the chariot and said, "Princess Junior Sister, I am also from the Heaven-Mending Pavilion. Why don't you come over and meet your senior brother?"

Bai Yixin put away the Purple Cloud Heart and also said with a smile, "That's right, Junior Sister. Seeing how generous you are, call me Senior Brother, and I'll treat you to a meal."

The group of geniuses was stunned. These two were far too brazen. Even among fellow disciples, how many dared to speak to the Human Emperor's daughter like that? Everyone else was respectful, cautious, and careful. And to offer to treat her to a meal? Would the Human Emperor's daughter be lacking a meal from you?

With a flash of crimson light, the beaded curtain of the chariot was lifted. A young girl stepped out, appearing to be about fifteen or sixteen years old. Her forehead was full and fair, her face oval-shaped, her eyebrows arched, and her large eyes shone like crystals, possessing a spiritual radiance.

Her skin was snow-white. Although she was not yet an adult, she was tall, no shorter than girls of eighteen or nineteen, a head taller than her peers. She walked with graceful steps, her soft, slender waist swaying like a snake, her curves exceptionally beautiful.

Her figure was perfect, her legs long and straight. As she swayed toward them, her curves were undulating and enchanting, making even eighteen or nineteen-year-old girls feel inferior.

"Little brat, what did you call me?" Huo Ling'er's lips curled up with a hint of mockery. "So small, yet you dare to take advantage."

"As for you... the meal is unnecessary. Seeing that your strength is decent, would you like to join us? I have already contacted several great powerhouses, including the Nine-Headed Golden Lion, the Feather King, and the Silver-Blooded Giant, to go to the Divine Grotto and seize a supreme treasure." Huo Ling'er's eyes brightened slightly as she looked at Bai Yixin, her gaze rippling as she pursed her lips.

Although Bai Yixin was only nine or ten, he was developing rapidly and was already about 1.7 meters tall, still in a period of rapid growth.

Bai Yixin wore simple white robes, his long ink-black hair cascading down like a waterfall. His skin was as fair as jade, but what caught the eye even more was his transcendent temperament, as if he were an immortal descended to earth—elegant, refined, and detached from the world.

"The Nine-Headed Lion will be there? That's fine. But are the so-called Feather King and Silver-Blooded Giant included? If the price is right, I'll treat you to a meal. You should know that not just anyone gets to eat a meal I've paid for."

"Although only the weak travel in large groups, looking at your numbers, it seems you might still be of some use."

Bai Yixin did not yet know that after being baptized by the Heavenly Dao Qi and the Qi of the Great Dao, the profound and transcendent temperament he had formed would make others subconsciously feel a sense of affinity toward him.

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The crowd's expressions darkened. This kid had a huge ego, daring to call them weak in front of such a large group. Was he really not afraid of them ganging up on him?!

Just as the group of geniuses who had followed Huo Ling'er were preparing to exchange pointers with Bai Yixin to see who was the weaker party, the fame of the Little One proved far more attention-grabbing.

"I entered the sect before you, so I should naturally be your senior brother. Besides, I'm not that much younger than you. Junior sister, now that you've seen your senior brother, why haven't you come over to pay your respects?" The Little One, feeling indignant, put on an air of feigned maturity, chin tilted upward as he spoke to the exceptionally beautiful young girl.

"Eh? You're the Bear Child!" Upon hearing the Little One trying to take advantage of her, Huo Ling'er looked at him, a trace of shock crossing her beautiful, exquisite face as she stared at him again and again.

"What? The Bear Child!"

"Heavens, he really is that Bear Child! He actually showed himself!" A group of people cried out, all of them with burning gazes, slowly closing in as they attempted to capture him.

"You're the Bear Child! Your whole family is the Bear Child!" The Little One retorted, his large eyes blinking as he assumed a defensive posture. "I'm warning you all, stay away from me, or I'll eat you all up!"

"You lot just follow them for now." Bai Yixin said to the five Heaven-Mending Pavilion geniuses beside him, then beckoned to the Little One, intending to digest the Purple Cloud Heart before heading to the Divine Grotto together. "Little One, come with me for a moment."

He didn't trust these people; who knew if someone might try to pull something underhanded? It was better to leave the group and make his breakthrough first.

"Attack together, capture them!" Suddenly, the Human Emperor's Daughter, Huo Ling'er, gave a sharp cry, and dozens of geniuses in the vicinity moved in unison, lunging forward.

"Beat the hell out of him and see who the weak one really is!"

Although most of the crowd rushed to capture the Bear Child, quite a few still coveted the Purple Cloud Heart in Bai Yixin's hand, and since he had spoken so insolently, they took the opportunity to teach him a lesson.

"Despicable weaklings, always fond of bullying the few with the many." Bai Yixin didn't say much more. He struck out with a palm, filling the sky with Runes. A gale howled, and a tornado rose from the ground, destroying the Treasure Techniques rushing toward him like dry weeds and smashing wood, sending those few people flying.

It was as if he were looking at mere dashed lines; having "pressed R," Bai Yixin appeared above their heads in the next instant. Using Wind Manipulation to form fists, he struck each of them once, knocking them all unconscious. They drifted serenely with the wind before falling to the ground with a dull thud.

The group of geniuses who couldn't keep up with the Bear Child had just been preparing to shift their target to join the excitement on Bai Yixin's side, only to discover in astonishment that it was already over.

Hey! That was over a dozen people, not just one or two! We hadn't even been chasing the Bear Child for a minute, and you dozen-plus people are already done for? You're too useless!

Bai Yixin landed gracefully, surrounded by a field of "sleeping corpses." For the sake of Huo Ling'er, and because these weaklings hadn't shown any killing intent, he didn't go so far as to deal a lethal blow.

"Truly weak. No wonder you're all just background characters." Bai Yixin shook his head. That silver-haired member of the Spirit Race could at least trade a few blows and play around with two pieces of Treasure Tools, but this bunch was nothing but a side dish if they didn't group up.

I wonder if anyone here can force me to use my spiritual power... A thought flashed through Bai Yixin's mind.

"You lot... do you want to take a nap with them?" Looking at the approaching group of geniuses, Bai Yixin smiled and crooked his finger at them in provocation.

"Brat, you're too arrogant—" Being at an age of hot-blooded impulsiveness, one genius couldn't endure the provocation and charged out, but he didn't even finish his sentence.

With a slap, he was instantly driven into the ground by Bai Yixin, who had appeared before him in a blink.

"Using foul language is wrong. One must be polite."

The golden lightning faded, revealing a flawless, white palm as Bai Yixin squinted and smiled.

The crowd felt a chill. That person was about the same level as them, and he was only worth one slap? How is this guy treating us like chickens?

"Good!" Excitement filled Huo Ling'er's eyes. If Bai Yixin could assist her, her chances of seizing the supreme treasure during the trip to the Divine Grotto would be much greater!

"You are very strong. As long as you are willing to help me, I will give you a satisfactory reward." Huo Ling'er swayed her slender body, walking with graceful, lotus-like steps until she was close, her curves stunningly beautiful.

"..."

Bai Yixin thought to himself. The Divine Grotto seemed like a trap; it was said to be the place where a god fell, but the only things of value inside were a descendant of a god and a wolf egg.

He didn't know why a wolf would lay an egg, but helping to snatch one was no problem.

As long as the pay was good, everything was negotiable.

But there was one more thing that troubled Bai Yixin: Huo Ling'er herself. She was one of the "heroines" of the Little One, but unfortunately, her story started high and ended low, her fate full of twists and turns. Setting aside Yue Chan, who was forced into a marriage, Huo Ling'er was the first to be wed, only to be snatched away midway, then have her home stolen by Yun Xi, and it took two million years for her to be truly rescued.

Let things take their natural course? Or defy the heavens and change fate?

Bai Yixin personally leaned toward the latter. After all, when he read the story in his past life, he had thought that if he could transmigrate, he would have to turn this world into the shape he wanted.

Is it worth it? Bai Yixin couldn't say for sure, but if he didn't do something, he wouldn't be able to live with himself.

"I can. Call me senior brother, and also..." Bai Yixin looked at Huo Ling'er with a complex expression and said, "You'll have to pay extra!"

Only by leaving no regrets could one's Dao heart be complete and free of inner demons.

"Fine! But let's be clear: payment is based on performance. And as for the allies I've found... if you can actually beat them to death, you'll have to wait until after the mission to do so." Huo Ling'er thought for a moment. A Bai Yixin plus a Bear Child—if she could hire them as muscle, it would be well worth the cost.

"Little~ Senior~ Brother."

"Since it is the request of my junior sister, this senior brother will help you." Bai Yixin patted Huo Ling'er's head. At the very least, this senior brother could keep her alive.

"If you touch me again, don't blame me for being impolite!" The Fire Kingdom Princess was stunned, then her pretty face flushed red. She immediately bared her bright, pearly teeth and bit her vibrant red lips, Runes faintly beginning to erupt.

"What's wrong with a pat? I'm giving you a buff."

Although it was an instinctive behavior from patting the Little One too often, Bai Yixin felt righteous and bold!

"Buff? What is a buff?" Huo Ling'er suppressed her embarrassment and asked with a puzzled look.

"That you won't grow any taller?" Bai Yixin blurted out. He was used to saying it to the Little One, and only after he finished did he realize that, aside from the people of Stone Village who were already accustomed to it, who else could understand his "gibberish"?

"So head-patting makes you not grow taller, right? If you don't perform well on this trip, you'll see what happens, hmph ╯^╰" Huo Ling'er's eyes shone like crystals, the corners of her mouth curling up. Children are just children, so naive.