A Year Flies By, Xiao Wu Becomes His Sworn Little Sister

Life at Notting Academy was simple. They attended classes now and then; whenever Tang San had free time, he went to the blacksmith shop to forge iron. Xiao Wu had become obsessed with rabbit meat, but after learning the truth, she chose to cut ties with Yang Tian for half a month.

As for Yang Tian, aside from his daily life at Notting Academy, he occasionally took on some side jobs, such as robbing the rich to help the poor. Otherwise, he would drag Tang San out for a brutal beating and secretly learn Tang San's unique skills.

A year later, Old Jack received Yang Tian, Tang San, and Xiao Wu at the entrance to Holy Soul Village.

"Grandpa."

Yang Tian and Tang San spoke up. Old Jack nodded in relief, then his gaze fell upon Tang San. With a sigh, he said, "Xiao San, come to Grandpa Jack's house with the others. I'll make you something good to eat."

Tang San was exceptionally perceptive. Hearing Old Jack's words, he immediately asked, "Grandpa Jack, did something happen? I still need to go home and see Dad."

"Ah, your father left. This is the letter he left for you. Ah..." Old Jack sighed repeatedly, while Tang San accepted the letter in his hand with trembling fingers.

After reading the letter, Tang San's expression darkened. He lowered his head and ran toward the blacksmith shop at the village entrance. Seeing this, Xiao Wu hurried after him.

Old Jack watched Tang San's retreating figure and angrily cursed Tang Hao for failing to live up to expectations, making Yang Tian's lips twitch. Could you really be the legendary village chief of God Soul Village? Is Tang Hao the weakest person in the entire village?

"Grandpa, go home first. I'll check on Xiao San. Oh, and these are the new clothes I bought for you in Notting City."

Yang Tian took out a bundle containing clothes and other things he had prepared for Old Jack.

Old Jack smiled warmly at this, then said, "Go on, go on. Comfort Xiao San. Such a sensible child..."

Seeing that Old Jack was about to curse Tang Hao some more, Yang Tian slipped away. When he arrived at the blacksmith shop, Tang San was pulling Xiao Wu outside.

When Tang San saw Yang Tian, his face lit up. He immediately said, "Heavenly Brother, you came at the right time. I want to take you somewhere."

Yang Tian was slightly stunned, then nodded in agreement. At the same time, the system notification sounded.

"Ding! Mission issued: Take Xiao Wu as a sworn little sister.

Mission reward: One Epic Grade Theft Ticket."

"Epic grade? Makes sense. This choice will have a huge impact on the future."

Yang Tian had gradually figured out the rules behind the system's rewards, so he was not too surprised by this reward.

"Epic grade. This is the third epic-grade reward. I wonder what I'll steal." Yang Tian was already growing impatient.

On a hill outside the village was the place where Tang San had once trained.

When they reached the hilltop, Yang Tian stretched lazily and looked at Tang San. "You want to take Xiao Wu as your little sister?"

Tang San nodded, then looked at Yang Tian. "Heavenly Brother, I want to take Xiao Wu as my little sister. You... I want to acknowledge you as my big brother. Is that okay?" Tang San's gaze flickered as he looked at Yang Tian, but Yang Tian did not mind. He believed he had already seen through Tang San's true nature.

After a year together, Yang Tian's maturity had given Tang San a faint suspicion, but he never asked about it, just as Yang Tian had never asked him anything.

"Take me as your big brother?" Yang Tian was surprised. At that moment, the system issued another mission.

"Ding! Mission issued: Swear brotherhood with Tang San.

Mission reward: One Legendary Grade Theft Ticket."

"Holy shit!" Yang Tian blurted out, while Tang San looked puzzled and somewhat disappointed. "Heavenly Brother, you don't want to?"

Yang Tian snapped back to his senses and immediately said, "Of course. The three of us, Xiao Wu included, will become sworn siblings today. We share blessings and hardships alike. How does that sound?"

Tang San's eyes brightened, and he immediately said, "We share blessings and hardships alike!"

Xiao Wu's large eyes shimmered as she stared at Yang Tian and Tang San. "What if... what if one day someone wants to kill me?"

"Then they'll have to step over my corpse," Tang San said without hesitation.

Yang Tian said, "Whoever dares touch my sister, Yang Tian's sister, I'll wipe out their entire clan across the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths! I won't rest until they're dead!"

Hearing this, Xiao Wu no longer hesitated. She recited the oath alongside Yang Tian and Tang San.

With that, Yang Tian completed the mission. Two Theft Tickets were in hand, one legendary and one epic.

This feels amazing.

Yang Tian secretly rejoiced and immediately began stealing!

"Ding! Congratulations, Host. You stole the Dragon Pattern Black Gold Sword from the Nine Orifices Stone Man!"

"Ding! Congratulations, Host. You stole Zhou Yuan's Chaos God Grinding Contemplation Method!"

Oh damn, this feels amazing! Yang Tian was practically bursting with joy. He needed nothing else; what he possessed now was already enough to lay the foundation for his invincibility across the entire Douluo plane.

Six years passed in the blink of an eye, ending with the system notification in Yang Tian's mind.

"Ding! Notting Academy graduation mission completed.

Reward: One Epic Grade Theft Ticket."

Listening to the system notification, Yang Tian felt a little sentimental. An Epic Grade Theft Ticket had finally come again, after five whole years.

"System, steal for me!"

"Ding! Congratulations, Host. You stole Xiao Yan's Fallen Heart Flame."

Having stolen the Fallen Heart Flame, Yang Tian felt somewhat helpless. What he lacked now was a primary cultivation method.

Although the Innate Spirit Nurturing Art was good, its cultivation speed was still far too slow for the Ancient Desolate Saint Body.

Host: Yang Tian

Martial Soul: Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame

Soul Power: Level 31

Theft Tickets: None

Inventory: Fallen Heart Flame, Dragon Pattern Black Gold Sword

Mission One: Conquer the goddess Bibi Dong. Reward: One Legendary Grade Theft Ticket.

Mission Two: Conquer the goddess Qian Renxue. Reward: One Legendary Grade Theft Ticket.

...

In terms of Soul Power alone, Yang Tian was only slightly stronger than Tang San. That was only because he had drawn some Source Stones with Common Grade Theft Tickets and Brave Grade Lottery Tickets. Otherwise, he might not even have reached Level 25 Soul Power.

"Heavenly Brother, Grandmaster recommended that we go to Shrek Academy. What do you think?"

Yang Tian put on an indifferent look. "Sure, let's go. It's all the same wherever we go. An academy recommended by Grandmaster should be pretty interesting."

Tang San had already grown accustomed to Yang Tian's frivolous tone and was not surprised.

Little did he know that Yang Tian had received another mission from the system.

"Ding! Mission issued: Enroll in Shrek Academy.

Mission reward: One Epic Grade Theft Ticket."

"Just as expected." Yang Tian seemed to have anticipated the system mission already. Even the reward of an Epic Grade Theft Ticket had been within his expectations.

Two months later, three figures entered Suotuo City through the western gate beneath the blazing sun.

Among the three were two young men. One wore a fitted blue outfit and stood around one meter seventy tall. A belt embedded with twenty-four gems hung around his waist. His black hair fell to his shoulders, and his appearance was utterly ordinary.

In comparison, the other young man possessed an otherworldly aura. Dressed in spotless white robes, he stood a full one meter eighty tall. His long hair was tied behind his back, and his face was exceptionally handsome. Most striking of all were his eyes, which seemed capable of seeing through all things in the world.

The only girl among the three was also graceful and slender. Her waist was slim enough to fit in one hand, her hips round and perky, her jade-like legs long and shapely, and her scorpion braid reached all the way to her calves.

The girl wore a small pink outfit. Her arched brows were delicate, and her large eyes were watery and bright. She was not only beautiful but adorably charming as well.

These three were none other than Yang Tian, Tang San, and Xiao Wu, who had come from Holy Soul Village.

"It's so hot. I really don't know what Grandmaster was thinking, making us come take some test for Shrek Academy." Xiao Wu brushed her forehead with her delicate hand, her little face flushed red enough to make one's appetite surge.

Yang Tian smiled and shook his head. "Let's find somewhere to rest. Up ahead..."

Yang Tian suddenly noticed the hotel's name: Rose Hotel.

"Ding! Mission issued: Defeat Dai Mubai.

Mission reward: Three Common Grade Theft Tickets."

Foreshadowing. See the foreshadowing?