Xun'er's Arrival (Revised)

That day, Xiao Yao sat on a stone chair in the courtyard, staring blankly at the fallen leaves on a distant tree.

At that moment, Xiao Yao thought of the rewards the system had given him over the past few years.

Xiao Yao silently thought, System, are you still there? Do you have some kind of panel that can display my attributes?

"Host, if you want one, I can proactively generate a character attribute panel for you."

After a moment, the system's voice rang out. "Ding! Character panel successfully activated.

Character: Xiao Yao (Host)

Age: Four

Cultivation: Three-Star Dou Practitioner

Physique: Human Physique (undeveloped), Alchemist Physique

Cultivation Method: Myriad Devouring Art, low-grade Xuan Tier (Note: It cannot devour Magic Cores or other energy containing impurities. It can only devour pure energy for personal use. It must devour multiple Heavenly Flames in order to evolve and reach Emperor Tier.)

Dou Skills: All-Character Secret, Divine Concealment Technique

Items: Blue Crystal Flame, Disguise Mask, High-Grade Storage Ring, weakened Black Demon Cauldron, Earth Tier, all first-, second-, and third-grade pill formulas

Attributes: Wood and fire

Achievements: Face Tougher Than Gold, Second-Grade Alchemist (updated), Dou Practitioner Title, Perseverance, Minor Cultivation Achievement

Current Mission: Mission Two: Successfully cultivate to the Da Dou Shi realm before the age of eleven. Reward: one 100% Heavenly Flame Fusion Card. (Incomplete)

Mission Three: Successfully become a Fourth-Grade Alchemist before the age of eleven. Reward: one Fallen Heart Flame. (Incomplete)

Overall Evaluation: A rookie.

As Xiao Yao looked at the panel floating before him and read its descriptions, he could not help but complain, System, have you ever seen a four-year-old genius who has reached Three-Star Dou Practitioner and become a Second-Grade Alchemist? Someone as amazing as me probably hasn't even been born yet.

The system replied, "In front of the experts of the Central Plains, you don't count as any kind of genius. Besides, those experts on the Battle Qi Continent don't care whether you're a genius or not. If they don't like the look of you, they'll slap you to death."

Hearing that, Xiao Yao felt a chill run through his heart. Sure enough, he still had to stick to the principle of lying low. He just had to keep hiding.

As Xiao Yao slowly stretched his limbs and prepared to go find his father,

a knock suddenly came from outside the courtyard gate. A maid called out, "Young Master, the Clan Leader requests that you go to the main hall immediately. An honored guest has arrived."

Xiao Yao pushed open the courtyard gate and headed toward the discussion hall where his father received guests. When he arrived, he found his father and the other three elders inside. Xiao Zhan was respectfully speaking to a man in white robes at the front.

After he finished speaking, the man in white pulled a little girl out from behind him.

The girl had a head of thick, soft black hair, chubby pink cheeks, and tiny dimples when she smiled. Her large eyes were filled with curiosity about the outside world, making her utterly adorable.

Xiao Yao looked at Xiao Yan beside his father, who was staring fixedly at the little girl, and silently cursed him. Lolicon.

When his father saw that Xiao Yao had arrived, he smiled and said, "Come here, Yao'er."

Hearing his father call him, Xiao Yao immediately walked over and said to those before him, "Greetings, Father and the three elders."

The white-robed middle-aged man studied Xiao Yao for a moment before saying, "This is the talented son you mentioned, isn't he? He truly is intelligent and gifted, with excellent bones and muscles."

Xiao Yao thought, Could he have seen through both my cultivation and Soul Force realm?

"Xun'er, don't be afraid. Come, greet everyone," the middle-aged man said gently, patting Xun'er's head.

"Hello, everyone. My name is Xiao~ Xun~ Er," Xun Er replied shyly.

Xiao Yan walked over to Xun'er and said, "Hello, Xun'er. My name is Xiao Yan. You can call me Brother Xiao Yan."

"Hello, Xun'er. I'm Xiao Yan's older brother. You can call me Brother Xiao Yao."

Xun'er looked at the two little boys, who looked extremely alike, and asked in confusion, "Are you twins? You look so alike."

They answered in unison, "Yes, we're twins."

After Xiao Zhan spoke with the middle-aged man for a while, the white-robed man handed Xiao Zhan a Storage Ring and left.

Xiao Zhan said to Xiao Yao and Xiao Yan, "Xiao Yan, Xiao Yao, take Xun'er around and show her the place. Take good care of Miss Xun'er, and don't bully her."

The two of them promised Xiao Zhan that they would never bully her.

Afterward, Xiao Yao and Xiao Yan took Xun'er around the clan grounds, introducing her to the various places in the clan.

By evening, Xiao Yao and Xiao Yan had brought Xun'er to her courtyard.

Once inside the courtyard, Xiao Yao gave Xun'er a few instructions, then turned to Xiao Yan and said, "Little Flame, keep Xun'er company for now. I have something to do, so I'm leaving first."

Xun'er watched Xiao Yao's departing figure, then turned back with a smile. "Little Flame? Your brother's nickname for you is really interesting. I'll return to my room first, so you don't need to keep me company, Little Flame."

Xiao Yan watched Xun'er return to her room and could only silently head back to his own.

That night, moonlight dimmed the world, and the entire Xiao Clan was immersed in silence.

Xiao Yan, usually such a carefree boy, was now sneakily preparing to slip into the courtyard where Xun'er lived.

His figure flickered in and out of sight beneath the night sky, as though he feared being discovered.

Just then, the system issued a mission: "Choice One: Stop Xiao Yan from entering Xiao Xun'er's room to nourish her body. Reward upon completion: a necklace named Frost Lotus. (The wearer can heal hidden injuries left behind after devouring and refining Heavenly Flames.)

Choice Two: Ignore the matter and allow Xiao Yan to sneak into Xiao Xun'er's room. Reward: one Xuan Tier weapon. (After the reward is obtained, the system will randomly select an attribute and bestow it upon the weapon.)

Please choose one of the two missions within five minutes."

Listening to the system's mission and rewards, Xiao Yao knew that the reward for Mission Two suited him well at present. But when he thought of Xiao Yan's lecherous grin and the things he was about to do to Xun'er, he could not endure it. He absolutely would not allow Xiao Yan to do such things while wearing his face.

"System, I choose Mission One," Xiao Yao said immediately.

Xiao Yao hid in the shadows and watched Xiao Yan carefully push open the courtyard gate, afraid of making even the slightest sound.

Xiao Yan moved lightly and swiftly, as though he had practiced this countless times.

Xiao Yan looked back at his surroundings and, after confirming that no one had noticed him, finally dared to enter the courtyard.

Seeing this, Xiao Yao hurriedly followed after him.

The night was deep and still. Only the chirping of nearby insects broke the silence, as if adding a touch of mystery to what was about to happen.

Xiao Yao followed Xiao Yan down the small path through the courtyard until they arrived outside Xun'er's room.

Xiao Yan slowly pushed open the door and carefully stepped inside.

Just as Xiao Yan was about to reach out and touch Xun'er, Xiao Yao flashed behind him, gathered a trace of battle qi in his left hand, and struck Xiao Yan hard on the back of the neck.

As Xiao Yan lost consciousness, Xiao Yao hurriedly caught him. If we weren't blood brothers, I'd drag you back by your feet instead of carrying you to your room.

The mission was completed. Xiao Yao silently thought, Claim the reward. A moment later, an ice-blue necklace appeared. It resembled a starry lotus blooming in the night sky and gave off a cold, refreshing aura, as if it could purify one's soul and bring peace and comfort.

Xiao Yao picked up the necklace and looked at Xun'er lying on the bed. Her forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat, and her face was flushed red.

Xiao Yao sighed. "At such a young age, you've already refined the child flame of the Golden Emperor's Burning Heaven Flame, ranked fourth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking. Yet you didn't refine it perfectly. I really can't imagine what your clan was thinking, letting you refine such a Heavenly Flame without regard for your safety."

Seeing her condition, then looking at the necklace in his hand, Xiao Yao murmured, "Fine. Seeing how uncomfortable you are... sigh, lucky you." With that, he put the necklace around Xun'er's neck.

The necklace swayed gently against her neck, releasing a faint, soft glow. As time passed, its cool aura slowly flowed through her body, like a clear spring nourishing her heart.

The redness gradually faded from her face, as though cleansed by that cool aura, making her appear even fresher and more delicate.

Xiao Yao actually stared blankly at her. She's only this young and already this beautiful. It's hard to imagine how many people her breathtaking beauty will captivate in the future.

Forget it. No point thinking about that. Xiao Yao carried Xiao Yan on his back, carefully walked out of the room, shut the door, and headed toward his own courtyard.