You and I Come from Blue Planet

"Don't dismiss yourself so easily. Everyone has value in being alive. Although everyone thinks you're trash now, I know that you were once a genius. Since you were once a genius, why not work hard? I've chosen to believe in you—can't you believe in yourself too?"

Yun Shenwei smiled faintly and strode forward. Stopping before Xiao Yan, he fixed his gaze on him and patted his shoulder.

"Don't worry. I'm the Chief Disciple of the Misty Cloud Sect. There's nothing I can't do. And if there is, it's only a matter of time."

Yun Shenwei pulled Xiao Yan before the crowd and said to Xiao Ning, "In half an hour, you'll be defeated!"

"Fine, then let's wait and see. I, Xiao Ning, mean what I say and take responsibility for it. Given your exalted status, I trust you aren't someone who goes back on his word."

Xiao Ning gave another pointed reminder.

"Maybe... we should just forget—"

Xiao Yan had just started to refuse when Yun Shenwei grabbed him and dragged him straight to the center of the training field.

"A real man is born between heaven and earth, standing tall and upright! How can you give up at every turn? Would that still make you worthy of being a Blue Planet person?"

Seizing the chance, Yun Shenwei quietly whispered into Xiao Yan's ear.

"Blue Planet..."

The moment Xiao Yan heard those words, a glimmer of light burst from his despondent eyes. He carefully scrutinized Yun Shenwei, as though trying to see through him completely.

"Don't look at me like that. I know exactly what you want to ask. This isn't the time to catch up. Let's deal with this first, then talk. I'll find a way to solve the problems you have."

Yun Shenwei spoke softly, smiling as he patted Xiao Yan's shoulder.

"Fine! For the sake of those three words, Blue Planet, I, Xiao Yan, believe you."

Xiao Yan had been transported to the Battle Through the Heavens world for more than a decade. He had always known that he was an outsider, so he had never felt a strong sense of belonging here.

Now that he had finally encountered someone who seemed to be from Blue Planet as well, how could he not be excited? As the saying went, when fellow townsmen met, their eyes filled with tears—let alone in the fantasy-filled Battle Through the Heavens world.

"Main Quest activated. Please establish a good relationship with Xiao Yan and seize Yao Lao's ring. Upon successful completion, a random reward will be issued.

Task 2: Before leaving the Xiao Family, become friends with Xiao/Gu Xun'er. Upon successful completion, side quests will be unlocked and a random reward will be issued.

Task 3: Help Xiao Yan, Xiao Mei, Xiao Xun'er, Xiao... join Jia Nan Academy. Upon successful completion, a random reward will be issued."

At that moment, the Extraordinary Romance System, which had not appeared in a long time, issued its mission orders.

"Oh? Not bad. This is exactly what I was waiting for."

Yun Shenwei had not rushed to deal with the broken engagement after arriving at the Xiao Family because he had his own considerations. He had been wondering whether the system would appear at this time, and sure enough, after waiting so long, it finally had.

"Now this is getting interesting. My days in the Xiao Family surely won't be too boring."

With a clearer direction now, Yun Shenwei became even more resolute.

"Xiao Yan, watch carefully. Just train according to the moves I teach you. Be bold. Don't be afraid."

Yun Shenwei began giving instructions in a pretentious manner, while Xiao Yan seriously learned the singing, dancing, and rap movements. Everyone else watched on in confusion.

"Will this really work?"

Xiao Yan wanted to trust this fellow Blue Planet native, but he had been in this world for many years now, so he could not help feeling doubtful.

"Just train! Why are you talking so much nonsense?"

Yun Shenwei barked, leaving Xiao Yan no choice but to obediently begin practicing.

Taking advantage of this time, Yun Shenwei secretly opened the All Heavens Mall.

"10,580 All Heavens Coin! Hahaha, I never expected to have collected so much Resentment Value these past few days. Not bad. Now I can really make a big move."

Yun Shenwei was overjoyed upon seeing the All Heavens Coin he could use. One point of Resentment Value equaled one All Heavens Coin. In other words, he had gathered 10,580 points of Resentment Value over these days. It was not especially much and could not buy particularly good items, but it was more than enough to handle the current situation! Yao Lao is inside Xiao Yan's ring, so no matter how much Xiao Yan cultivates, it'll be absorbed. If I tell him to take off the ring now, he probably won't agree. It's a keepsake from his deceased mother.

Yun Shenwei considered it carefully. It was clearly inappropriate for him to ask for Xiao Yan's ring outright, and if he handled it poorly, he might even arouse Xiao Yan's suspicion.

In that case, there's only one other way.

Quick-witted, Yun Shenwei came up with another idea.

Yao Lao is currently in a soul state. He absorbs Xiao Yan's Dou Qi merely to speed up his recovery. I only need to exchange for some time-limited Dou Qi, and Xiao Yan's cultivation realm will temporarily recover. Yao Lao's ability to absorb it can't possibly exceed the limits of the All Heavens Mall... Once the duration of the Dou Qi boost expires, Xiao Yan's realm will fall again. After gaining and losing it, he'll definitely come to beg me himself!

Yun Shenwei's calculations were perfect, and he immediately put them into action.

"Consume 30 All Heavens Coin to exchange for 6 Segments of Dou Qi [3-Day Edition]?"

"Yes."

Yun Shenwei decisively found the suitable item in the All Heavens Mall. Once the exchange was complete, it was automatically stored in his Dimensional Warehouse.

Before they knew it, half an hour was nearly over. Xiao Ning was already itching for a fight. Two Profound Low-Rank Dou Techniques were highly tempting to a disciple of a small family like him.

"Heh, time's almost up. You ready?"

Xiao Ning did not dare act presumptuously toward Yun Shenwei, so he could only stretch out a hand and provoke Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan turned a deaf ear and continued repeating the strange movements Yun Shenwei had taught him.

Half an hour was neither long nor short. Some passing Xiao Family disciples had come over after hearing the news, and by now, the Xiao Family Training Field was packed with people. Someone had even informed the Xiao Family elders, who were currently on their way.

"Xiao Yan, come here!"

With the match approaching, Yun Shenwei saw that the time was about right and beckoned to the sweat-drenched Xiao Yan.

"Okay."

Xiao Yan was sweating profusely. Hearing the call, he hurried over. During the past half hour, he had continuously practiced the moves Yun Shenwei had taught him until his clothes were completely soaked.

"The match is about to begin. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Throw your punches however feels comfortable."

Yun Shenwei borrowed a handkerchief from Xiao Mei and handed it to Xiao Yan to wipe his sweat. At the same time, he opened the Dimensional Warehouse and used the 6 Segments of Dou Qi [3-Day Edition] on Xiao Yan.

This silent little action was likely known only to Yun Shenwei. No one else could see the items in the Extraordinary Romance System or the All Heavens Mall...