Familiarizing Xun'er with the Environment, the System Gets Anxious!

Seeing Xiao Chen stare at the plaque for three or four seconds before putting it away, Gu Yuan had a good idea of the situation. Interesting, this kid really does know something!

Meanwhile, on the other side...

Once Xiao Chen accepted the task, Xiao Zhan and the three elders knew there was no point in arguing.

Xiao Zhan didn't react much; instead, a hint of a smile appeared on his face as he nodded toward Xiao Chen.

The three elders, however, glared at Xiao Chen with ill intent, though they dared not lash out due to Gu Yuan's status.

As for Xiao Ning, who was supposed to shoulder this heavy responsibility, he was currently gritting his teeth and glaring at Xiao Chen. If looks could kill, Xiao Chen would have died countless times over by now.

Xiao Chen didn't pay it any mind. Although Xiao Ning was a bit petty, he wasn't inherently bad, so Xiao Chen didn't intend to engage with him.

Of course, if Xiao Ning pushed his luck, that would be a different story. Even though Xiao Chen didn't cultivate, he had plenty of ways to teach a brat with only the first stage of Dou Qi a lesson.

Gu Yuan took in everything that happened in the hall, but he didn't intend to intervene.

This was an internal matter for the Xiao Family, and it wasn't his place as an outsider to interfere. He simply patted Gu Xun'er on the head and said with a smile, "Go on, Xun'er, let this..." Halfway through, he realized he hadn't asked for Xiao Chen's name, which left the Nine-Star Dou Saint feeling rather awkward.

Seeing this, Xiao Chen quickly cupped his hands and introduced himself: "This junior is Xiao Chen, from a branch of the Xiao Family!"

Normally, a branch family member like Xiao Chen wouldn't be qualified to appear here.

However, his father had once saved Xiao Zhan's life, so his presence here was reasonable.

This was also why Xiao Zhan didn't react when Gu Yuan specifically requested Xiao Chen to show Gu Xun'er around.

If it had really been Xiao Ning, he might not have agreed, likely finding some excuse to brush it off.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, young friend Xiao Chen. The Xiao Family truly produces many talents; even in the branch families, there are such excellent youths!"

Gu Yuan nodded in satisfaction, though his words made everyone present look a bit strange.

If anyone else had said that, the three elders and Xiao Zhan would have assumed it was sarcasm, given that Xiao Chen had never cultivated.

But coming from Gu Yuan, it was a genuine compliment, even if the phrasing was a bit forced.

There was no helping it; Gu Yuan had held a high position for too long and didn't know how to handle such social nuances. He only realized Xiao Chen's situation after he had already spoken.

However, since the words were out, he couldn't take them back. He could only cough lightly and change the subject: "Ahem! Xun'er, go ahead, let young friend Xiao Chen take you around the clan!"

Gu Xun'er didn't speak upon hearing this; she simply nodded, stepped out from behind Gu Yuan timidly, and followed behind Xiao Chen with her head lowered, remaining silent.

After taking Gu Xun'er around the clan, the sun was nearly setting. Looking at the brilliant sunset, a thought suddenly struck Xiao Chen. He turned to Gu Xun'er behind him, "Miss Xun'er, would you like to go to the back mountain to watch the sunset? The scenery there is quite nice, perfect for it!"

"Sunset? Okay!"

Gu Xun'er hesitated for a moment, as if contemplating something, but she gave her answer quickly.

Ten minutes later, on a smooth boulder at the back of the Xiao Family mountain.

Xiao Chen looked at Gu Xun'er, who was standing dazed beneath the boulder. After a moment of thought, he bent down, reached out his hand, and said, "Miss Xun'er, let me pull you up. This spot has the best view for watching the sunset!"

"Okay! Thank you!"

Gu Xun'er thanked him crisply. Without being coy, she reached out and took Xiao Chen's hand.

Xiao Chen felt a soft sensation in his palm. He murmured, "Pardon me," then placed his other hand on her back and used a burst of strength to pull her up.

Due to the momentum, Gu Xun'er fell directly into Xiao Chen's arms. Xiao Chen didn't react much; he steadied her and found a spot to sit down.

Gu Xun'er didn't know what she was thinking, but a blush appeared on her delicate face. Seeing that Xiao Chen wasn't paying attention to her, she breathed a sigh of relief and sat down a short distance away from him.

Time passed bit by bit. Before the setting sun dipped into the valley, it dyed half the sky red.

"It's so beautiful! Xun'er has never seen such a beautiful sight before!"

Gu Xun'er watched the sun gradually sink below the horizon and couldn't help but whisper.

"Miss Xun'er hasn't watched the sunset before?"

Xiao Chen regretted saying this as soon as the words left his mouth. He suddenly remembered Gu Xun'er's physical condition.

Because she was too young and her body too weak, she couldn't withstand the power of the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame, which had left behind some lingering effects.

It was likely that before leaving the Ancient Clan, Gu Xun'er hadn't had much time to play, let alone watch the sunset.

He remembered reading a fan-fiction in his past life where Gu Xun'er was sealed in a block of Mystic Ice until she was five to suppress the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame.

Although he didn't know if it was true, judging by her reaction, it wasn't impossible.

"Yes, this is my first time seeing a sunset. Thank you!"

Gu Xun'er didn't mind Xiao Chen's words; she smiled sweetly, "And... you can just call me Xun'er!"

"The sun has set, we should head back. If you like sunsets, I'll come to watch them with you every day from now on!"

Xiao Chen didn't refuse Gu Xun'er's suggestion. Being able to get closer to her was a good thing.

After all, she was a powerful backer, and this backer could be very useful right now.

When the two returned to the family, they learned that Gu Yuan had already left. A flash of disappointment crossed Gu Xun'er's eyes, but she quickly recovered.

"The senior must have had something very important to do, otherwise he wouldn't have left without saying goodbye!"

Xiao Chen looked at the slightly disappointed Xun'er and couldn't help but reach out to pat her head. Ripples stirred in his heart. Hiss~ the texture is so good. No wonder male leads in Japanese manga love patting girls' heads; so this is what it feels like!!!

PS: The texture of hair is truly amazing; those interested should try it!

"Mm! Xun'er knows!"

Feeling the warmth on the top of her head, Gu Xun'er did not resist. She simply lowered her head, squinting her eyes like a kitten, and let Xiao Chen stroke her hair.

After greeting Xiao Zhan and seeing Gu Xun'er back to her room, Master Xiao, who had been busy all day, finally lay down on his bed.

[Host, Host, you have time now, right? Do you want to try a simulation?]

"Don't be so impatient. Let me think about it first; there's no point in rushing into something like this!"

If he didn't have absolute certainty, Xiao Chen had no intention of starting a simulation, as it would only waste the opportunity.

He only had one chance, and there was no telling when he would be able to reset for the next simulation. If he wasted it due to sheer recklessness, he would be devastated.

[Host, that's not the right attitude. How can you get stronger without putting in the effort? How will you reach the pinnacle of life? How will you marry a wealthy beauty?]

[You know the situation with Gu Xun'er, right? She has a father who is a Nine-Star Dou Sheng. If you don't work hard, you won't even have the qualifications to step through the gates of the Ancient Clan!]

"No, buddy, what's your rush? You have to at least give me time to think, right?!"

The system's words sounded reasonable, but in reality, they were complete nonsense. He couldn't even figure out how to change Gu Xun'er's life trajectory yet, so what was the point of starting a simulation?