Glutton Xiao; Rearguard Preparations

The battle ended a quarter of an hour later.

The Evil Clan leader's wide eyes held a deep sense of resentment and fear. His gaze shifted downwards, where a long Ice Longsword pierced his chest. The extreme cold prevented any blood from flowing out, and thick frost spread outwards from the point of contact with the sword.

"Bang!"

The longsword was drawn, and the lifeless corpse fell heavily to the ground.

Looking at the aloof figure in the distance who had already concealed his aura, the icy expression on the swordsman's face finally faded, and his tone lightened, "Xian'er, it's time to go back and report to Master's wife."

Xian'er nodded slightly, approached the man, her eyes gleaming with admiration, and praised, "Senior Brother, you're becoming more and more adept at using the Ice Killing Realm!"

"Hehe! I've indeed gained some insights from fighting the Evil Clan recently."

The man chuckled. Although he had grown considerably over the years and could remain unmoved by the praise of others, he was easily flattered by his own junior sister's compliments. Moreover, it was indeed an achievement he was quite proud of.

If Xiao Han himself were to witness this battle, he might be surprised to find that his disciple, whom he had practically left to his own devices, had made astonishing progress in the sect's inheritance without him even realizing it.

These two were none other than Xiao Wu and Xian'er, who had recently finished their training and returned to the Langya Heavenly Palace. As disciples of Xiao Han and Yi Huang, they were both exceptionally talented. Although they were unable to participate in the epic battle on the Fierce Qi Continent and remained unknown for many years after arriving in the Great Thousand World, it did not mean that they had faded into obscurity.

Years of cultivation have allowed Xiao Wu, once Low-Level Dou Sheng, to grow into Great Perfection Earthly Supreme. His transformed Ice Spirit Energy is a true inheritance from his teacher Xiao Han, and he has mastered almost all of the latter's inheritance in the Dao of Ice. After some refinement and accumulation, he can walk his own path or obtain some opportunities to advance to the Heavenly Supreme, who will be among the top combatants in the Great Thousand World.

Xian'er's progress is slightly slower, currently only at the peak of the Upper Earthly Supreme. However, she has fully developed her Woeful Poison Body, making her Calamity Poison Qi a nightmare for those of the same level. After the Heavenly Poison Domain was unleashed, even a group of veteran Great Perfection Earthly Supreme had to temporarily avoid her. Over the years of training, she has also made the Woeful Poison Body, a physique originally known only in the Fierce Qi Continent, famous throughout the Great Thousand World. Combined with the medical skills from Yi Huang and the Medical Saint Sect, she can be called "the best in both medicine and poison."

Because of Xiao Han's disappearance, the two who were training outside had to rush back. As soon as they returned, they began to carry out a cleanup mission, specifically targeting elite Evil Clan teams that were small in size but highly destructive. The team they had just encountered was not the first, nor would it be the last.

When the two returned, Yi Huang was engrossed in her documents, muttering to herself, "In the northwest corner, the Explosive Flame Spirit Array is still somewhat lacking in power. Arranging for three hundred disciples to add three more layers of Thunder Punishment Spirit Array should be about right. Previously, Tai Yun and You Ye, who were in charge of the Array Martial Hall, sent a message about a newly developed Spirit Array. I wonder how powerful it is----"

Noticing someone enter, Yi Huang finally looked up and saw her familiar junior. Judging from his neat and tidy appearance and light steps, he must have gotten away with it. Relieved, she smiled and said, "Not bad, you're back so soon today."

In the past, when we went on missions, although we were not slow, it was normal for it to take one or two days to go and return. Unlike today, we went in the morning and came back in the afternoon.

"Those beasts are incredibly audacious, daring to sneak up near our sect!"

Xiao Wu wasn't at all reserved. Seeing the prepared pastries nearby, he simply plopped down on a chair by the door and hurriedly stuffed the snacks, made of some unknown ingredient, into his mouth. After a brief taste, his eyes lit up, and his hands moved faster unconsciously. He exclaimed in admiration, "This is truly life!" "Happiness!"

Xian'er, standing nearby, was exasperated by his increasingly lewd actions. She couldn't help but drag this shameless fellow out. Considering his image in front of Yi Huang, she could only secretly tug at his clothes under Yi Huang's smiling gaze, squeezing out a barely audible voice through gritted teeth, "The teacher is still here, mind your image."

"It's nothing, it's nothing." What made Xian'er's face even more unpleasant was that, in response to her advice, Xiao Wu only slowed down his words slightly before replying nonchalantly, "Master's wife knows my character perfectly well; I just can't control my mouth. Otherwise, you wouldn't have been able to get me into trouble so many times."

Yes, as the personal disciple of Xiao Han, the Palace Master Langya Heavenly Palace, Xiao Wu now appears less arrogant and flamboyant than before, and more composed. Coupled with his thorough handling of affairs, he can be regarded as a model second-generation leader among many forces in the Great Thousand World.

However, this model second-generation heir in public has a hobby that is not well known to outsiders - eating.

Perhaps due to limited resources in his childhood, or perhaps because the allure of the world was dazzling, Xiao Wu developed a craving for food as early as the Dou Qi Fierce Qi Continent. For ordinary cultivators, the desire for food is optional; they might eat something occasionally to remind themselves that they are still human. But for Xiao Wu, eating was one of the few pursuits in his heart, and he had only one criterion for judging food—taste.

As long as the food tastes good, it doesn't matter if it's Taocan Restaurant or an ordinary eatery; even a small stall in some remote corner is worth visiting.

Thus, Xiao Wu's daily life consisted of this: before going into seclusion, he'd prepare a couple of dishes; upon finishing, he'd treat himself; if he was in a good mood, he'd celebrate; if he was in a bad mood, he'd have a big meal.

If he hadn't known to restrain himself in public, the entire Fierce Qi Continent would probably know that the Ice Saint's personal disciple was a glutton. His unrestrained behavior today was truly a consequence of the Langya Heavenly Palace's recent great battles and significant losses. The two, as top-tier warriors below the Heavenly Supreme, were extremely busy. After a series of battles, Xiao Wu hadn't even had time to eat for a while; his stomach was practically rebelling.

As her junior sister who spent every day with him, Xian'er was afraid that Xiao Wu would be ruined by his mouth, so she tried to suppress his appetite. She even added "ingredients" to Xiao Wu's favorite snacks, dishes and treats more than once. As a result, he would often fall asleep while eating and then be picked up by Xian'er with a helpless look.

Despite suffering so many losses, Xiao Wu remained undeterred, her original intention unchanged. She even retorted confidently, "Are you kidding? Isn't it because you, Junior Sister, are always by my side? When it comes to poisoning skills, who can rival you, Junior Sister? As long as you're here, that's enough."

These words, brimming with trust, completely silenced Xian'er's advice. Yes, as a person with the Woeful Poison Body, who could rival her in the mastery of poison? As long as she stayed by his side, she would never let anything happen to her senior brother.

Thus, after Xian'er Dou Sheng to the Dou Sheng realm, the duo became inseparable, as if bound together by the Primordial Divine Gold, leaving a deep but not pleasant memory for every strong individual on their journey.

Yi Huang watched the playful young couple with a teasing look. She had once spoken with them privately as their teacher and master's wife, but the result was both laughable and absurd. In the end, after discussing it with Xiao Han, she decided to keep it a secret and simply watch the comedy unfolding within the sect.

After watching the spectacle unfold before her for a while, Yi Huang relaxed slightly. She coughed twice to attract their attention, and the scene quieted down. Then she took out a jade slip, her expression becoming serious. Seeing their reaction, the two also straightened their expressions. "The preliminary work for the relocation is now complete. The disciples Elder Council of the Langya Heavenly Palace will be evacuated in batches."

At this point, Xiao Wu and Xian'er's expressions became completely serious. The news of their teacher's (senior uncle's) disappearance had already been learned by their evil neighbor during this time. If the other side had not also not received reinforcements and the two sides had not been temporarily at a standstill, the Extraterrestrial Evil race would probably have taken advantage of the situation and launched a large-scale invasion long ago.

However, this was only temporary. Realizing that Xiao Han was absent, the Extraterrestrial Evil race was urgently drawing Nether Demon Emperor from several nearby continents, attempting to gain an advantage through numbers. To prevent news of Xiao Han from leaking out, Langya Heavenly Palace also had to evacuate from the Huan Continent as planned. However, without Xiao Han, creating a long-distance Teleportation Spirit Array capable of transferring everyone quickly was impossible. Under these circumstances, they could only evacuate in the conventional way. Of course, it was impossible to let the enemy watch Langya Heavenly Palace retreat back into the Great Thousand World. Therefore, a group of powerful individuals had to cover the rear and hold off the enemy's pursuit.

"For this relocation, we have invited Senior Extreme Dao Sword Sovereign to oversee the operation. He will be responsible for stopping the two Profound Demon Emperors. Your Martial Uncle Ye, Grand Elder Liu, and Elder Gan Sha will hold off the Nether Demon Emperor. As for the lower-ranking Evil Clan leaders, you will need to lead the Langya Guard and some Elder to take action. Elder Yang Ling and I will protect the disciples and help them retreat back to the Lingtian Continent."

"Understood!" came two resolute voices in response to Yi Huang.

"Don't worry." Seeing the two looking as if they were facing a formidable enemy, Yi Huang reassured them, "You are the pride of me and him. The Evil Clan under the Demon Emperor can't do anything to you. Besides—"

Yi Huang smiled mysteriously, "This time it's not just the two of you—"

Despite the curious looks from the two, Yi Huang remained tight-lipped and said nothing more.

Small Theater:

Yi Huang (looking at Xiao Wu with a scrutinizing expression) asked, "You really like eating that much, kid?"

Xiao Wu (showing embarrassment for the first time in a long time, scratching his head): "It's alright, I wasn't that greedy."

"So you keep having Xian'er drug you and bring you back from the restaurant? Can't you give her less to worry about?"

Xiao Wu (even more embarrassed, whispering): "Master's wife, if we don't do this, where am I supposed to find a reason to get my junior sister to follow me?"

Yi Huang (suddenly realizing): "You little rascal, your real intention isn't what it seems?"

Xiao Wu (looking around): "Master's wife, you must keep this a secret!"

Yi Huang sighed helplessly, rubbing her forehead.

Finding Xian'er Yi Huang (in a strange tone): "Didn't you ever suspect that Xiao Wu didn't actually like eating that much?"

Xian'er (with a calm expression): "I know!"

"Know?"

"Then why are you still following him? Are you afraid he'll get lost?"

Girl (lowering her head shyly): "I like it." (Her voice was barely audible)

Yi Huang (as expected): "Last time, your senior uncle and I were going to arrange your engagement, and you still refused?"

Xian'er (with a determined look): "I want that guy to speak first!"

Yi Huang and Xiao Han (understood): "Fun."

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