Na'er, You Will Be My Little Sister from Now On

"Listen to that sweet mouth of yours. You've made Na'er too embarrassed to speak!"

Hearing Yao Xuan's words, Lin Ximeng shot him a mildly reproachful glance. Still, she had to admit that Na'er was almost excessively beautiful.

At the side, Lin Ximeng took Na'er to the bedroom to arrange her accommodations, while Yao Xuan sat on the sofa and opened the system panel with a thought.

Spend 5 Golden Evolution Points to increase Ancestral Dragon Bloodline concentration by 0.3%. After the increase, your Ancestral Dragon Bloodline concentration will reach 1.2%. Proceed?

As Yao Xuan willed it, a system prompt appeared before his eyes.

When the Ancestral Dragon Bloodline unlock level was between 0% and 1%, every 0.1% increase consumed only 1 Golden Evolution Point. However, once the Ancestral Dragon Bloodline unlock level reached 1%, the cost of every 0.1% increase surged to 2 Golden Evolution Points.

"Yes!"

Although it could only raise his Ancestral Dragon Bloodline by 0.3%, it was the foundation of Yao Xuan's future strength, even more important than Soul Power Level and Spiritual Power. Thus, he nodded without the slightest hesitation.

Ding! Enhancement beginning.

As Yao Xuan willed it, the system prompt sounded. Five Golden Evolution Points were deducted and transformed into the purest Evolution Source Energy, which surged into Yao Xuan's meridians and rushed throughout his body.

Streams of Evolution Source Energy flowed through Yao Xuan's body before being absorbed by it, wildly increasing the concentration of his Ancestral Dragon Bloodline. As its concentration rose, a faint nine-colored radiance spread across his body, carrying the aura of a supreme being who looked down upon the world and stood above the universe.

"Hm? This is... such a familiar aura? But what is it? I can't remember..."

As Yao Xuan enhanced his Ancestral Dragon Bloodline, a strange look appeared in Na'er's eyes in the nearby bedroom. She glanced in Yao Xuan's direction with both longing and fear, murmuring to herself.

Sensing the aura of Yao Xuan's Ancestral Dragon Bloodline, vague fragments of memory seemed to emerge in Na'er's mind, only to vanish quickly. Yet she could not understand why Yao Xuan's aura felt so familiar and so comforting to her.

Meanwhile, as the concentration of his Ancestral Dragon Bloodline rose, nine-colored runes containing mysterious power flickered in and out of existence within Yao Xuan's body. They frantically transformed his body, optimized his genetic structure, and purged the impurities within him, raising his physical constitution and advancement potential to a whole new level.

Ding! Enhancement complete. Ancestral Dragon Bloodline unlock level +0.3%. Current Ancestral Dragon Bloodline unlock level: 1.2%.

Several minutes later, the Ancestral Dragon Bloodline enhancement was complete. The system prompt sounded once more, and Yao Xuan smiled in satisfaction.

"Not bad. My strength has increased again! As expected of the Ancestral Dragon Bloodline. Even with only 1.2% unlocked, it can transform my body so noticeably!"

Feeling the surging power within him, Yao Xuan nodded excitedly. In terms of strength alone, he could now lift nearly one hundred and fifty kilograms, about one and a half times that of an ordinary adult man. His other attributes were also far superior to those of ordinary people.

Just then, Lin Ximeng finished settling Na'er in and emerged from the bedroom. Yao Xuan rose from the sofa and walked over to her.

"Mom, Na'er seems unable to find her home. She's really so pitiful! Mom, Na'er is so cute. Can't we let her live with us from now on? Please don't send her to the Orphanage!"

Yao Xuan moved close to Lin Ximeng and looked up at her with pleading eyes, making the request in a slightly coquettish tone.

"You child! Sigh, but you're right. Such a lively, adorable little girl... if she were sent to the Orphanage, who knows what might become of her!"

"How about this? Tomorrow, I'll take Na'er to see the governor and find out whether we can locate her parents. If we can't find them, and Na'er is willing to stay with us, I'll take her to complete the adoption procedures. How does that sound?"

Although she had initially been reluctant, Lin Ximeng gradually softened upon hearing Yao Xuan's pleading. Thinking again of Na'er's lively and adorable appearance, she could not bear to send her to the Orphanage. After all, everyone knew how poor the conditions there were.

"Thank you, Mom!"

Upon hearing Lin Ximeng's words, half the weight in Yao Xuan's heart was lifted. He thanked her sincerely. Seeing how happy he was, Lin Ximeng helplessly reached out and patted his head. This child really was starting to favor outsiders over his own family.

Nothing happened that night. The next morning, Yao Xuan went alone to Red Mountain Academy for his cultural lessons, while Lin Ximeng took Na'er to City Hall to look into her identity.

After a morning of cultural classes, Yao Xuan hurried home impatiently. By then, Lin Ximeng had already prepared steaming hot food and was waiting for him. Na'er had changed into a pure white dress, making the already adorable girl appear even more dignified and beautiful.

"Mom, did you find Na'er's family?"

Walking up to Lin Ximeng, Yao Xuan asked even though he already knew the answer.

"No. There were no records of Na'er at City Hall at all. But honestly, you came back and asked about that first? You little rascal!"

Hearing Yao Xuan's question, Lin Ximeng shook her head, then reached out and pinched his cheek.

"Mom, since Na'er can't find her home, let her live with us from now on, okay?"

Hearing Lin Ximeng's answer, Yao Xuan continued.

"Of course she can. Didn't I promise you last night? But first, you have to ask Na'er whether she wants to stay with our family, right?"

Lin Ximeng smiled faintly at Yao Xuan's words, stroked his head, and gently prompted him.

"Mm, Mom is right! Na'er, stay with us from now on. I'll protect you properly and won't let anyone bully you! Besides, if you don't stay with us, you can only go to the Orphanage. The conditions there aren't as good as in our home. You often won't have enough to eat, and you'll always be punished!"

As he spoke, Yao Xuan walked over to Na'er. Looking into her large amethyst-like eyes, he spoke softly.

"Mm, okay."

This time, Na'er only hesitated briefly before taking the initiative to nod.

"That's great, Na'er! Then from now on, you're my little sister!"

Seeing Na'er agree, the weight in Yao Xuan's heart was completely lifted, and he spoke happily.

"Thank you, Brother Yao Xuan."

Seeing Yao Xuan so happy about her arrival, Na'er could not help smiling sweetly. Two lovely dimples appeared on her cheeks as she called Yao Xuan's name in a voice as angelic as a song.