manynovel Chapter 126 Departure
Chapter 126 Departure
Chapter 127 Departure
"Okay, okay."
Xiao Yan tightened his grip slightly and rubbed Xiao Xun'er's head, a fleeting smile visible in her bright eyes.
The next day, Xiao Yan was preparing to leave.
Even before he stepped out of the room, he saw an unexpected person in front of the door: Xiao Yan! He wasn't followed by his usual group of fans; he was standing there alone.
Xiao Yan didn't say anything, his eyes met Xiao Yan's for a moment, then he turned his head slightly away, showing that he didn't care, and said to himself, "Being able to go out to train, your cultivation must have reached at least Dou Zhe, right? Pretty impressive, no wonder you are the second genius of the Xiao family."
Xiao Yan slightly raised his eyes. After all, he had been away for a while. He had greeted several elders of the Xiao family who had taken care of him yesterday, so it was not surprising that Xiao Yan was able to get the news.
But the fact that they made a special trip to come here is rather intriguing.
What are they trying to do?
Xiao Yan didn't reply, his gaze fixed on Xiao Yan.
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Having not yet experienced three years of hardship and the fickleness of human nature, Xiao Yan still carried an unhoned sharpness and arrogance between his brows.
He was just stared at quietly without saying a word.
Xiao Yan's prepared words were stuck in his throat, making him feel somewhat uncomfortable. But after today, there would be very few opportunities in the future.
He took a deep breath, facing the second prodigy of the Xiao family directly, his gaze burning, and voiced the thoughts that had been weighing on his mind for so long, "Don't you—don't you want to—prove yourself at the last moment? You've now broken through to the Dou Zhe level and have spent some time training in the Magical Beast Mountain Range; you're perfectly capable of competing with me!"
"No." Xiao Yan immediately shook his head.
He saw and heard the fighting spirit burning in the other person's eyes. But...
He glanced at the ring on the other person's chest out of the corner of his eye.
The old doctor calculated that it was almost time to start absorbing battle qi. If they fought at this time and something went wrong, he would have to take the blame for "killing a genius" on himself.
That would be a big problem.
He absolutely, positively did not want to get involved in such troublesome matters.
Besides, a fight? He hasn't stooped so low as to use his Dou Ling cultivation to bully a Dou Zhe.
Xiao Yan's current strength completely failed to pique his interest.
Xiao Yan was stunned by his straightforward rejection, and then a mixture of confusion and resentment welled up inside him.
"Are you really willing to let your reputation remain below mine? Without me, you would undoubtedly be a prominent figure in the Xiao family, and even in the Jia Ma Empire! A twelve-year-old fighter, almost completely overshadowed by my brilliance!"
If it weren't for me! Following the normal trajectory, the second genius in front of me would definitely become a dazzling star in the Jia Ma Empire. It was precisely because of me that the name Xiao Yan, the second genius of the Xiao family, was only known within the Xiao family.
As the saying goes, people only remember the first peak, but rarely pay attention to the second!
That's exactly the situation we're in right now!
Quickly—quit—ah!
However, Xiao Yan paused for a moment, then calmly replied, "No."
"Don't you want to prove to Xiao Xun'er that you're number one?!"
After being rejected twice, Xiao Yan finally couldn't help but say those words, his eyes filled with the eagerness unique to young people, a mixture of competitiveness and hazy feelings.
Upon hearing this, a look of understanding flashed across Xiao Yan's eyes. He glanced at Xiao Yan again, realizing—so that's how it is, the purpose—
It's evident, isn't it? Status, the approval of those around you.
However, Xun'er wouldn't be interested in these things. Of course, Xun'er also knew most of his secrets, so—
"no."
This sentence was spoken.
Xiao Yan, who had just begun to feel hopeful upon seeing Xiao Yan's change in mood, froze again, staring blankly at the person before him, seemingly oblivious to everything? Did this person really only know how to cultivate? What was the point of cultivation then? Wasn't cultivation all about obtaining these things—?
Why?
It's happening again; that feeling is back.
It's a feeling of being in a superior position and in control, yet always feeling inferior to the other party.
This feeling of frustration, whether in past confrontations or in the current situation, made him feel like an unreasonable child, while the other party was a tolerant yet distant adult who was unwilling to get entangled further.
From childhood to adulthood, from the very first time he challenged someone, he often had this feeling.
Mingming————Mingming————
He was unwilling to accept it, and he couldn't understand it either.
Xiao Yan shook his head violently, trying to clear away all the surging emotions in his heart, and looked up at the person in front of him again.
Just as he lowered his eyes and composed himself, he suddenly realized what was happening!
Xiao Yan had already turned around and walked towards the corner of the corridor.
All Xiao Yan could see was that disappearing figure.
"Don't go!"
Xiao Yan blurted out the answer subconsciously. By the time he caught up, the figure had vanished from his sight like a ghost in the blink of an eye.
He looked around repeatedly, but the corridor was empty and there was not a trace of anything.
"Where are they?!"
The back mountain of the Xiao family.
Xiao Yan gazed in the direction of the Xiao family, sighing helplessly. "Youthful impetuosity is not to be trifled with. To provoke it is to invite trouble, leading to endless and difficult-to-resolve problems."
"Let's wait for Dr. Yao to slowly 'grind' you down."
He withdrew his gaze and turned to look at the rolling monster mountain range behind him.
It's time to get down to business.
Soon, inside the Xiao family's courtyard.
Xiao Xun'er received a message from Ling Ying.
"Brother Xiao Yan—is he the kind of person who can be bothered by any Tom, Dick, or Harry?" She pouted in dissatisfaction, but did not issue any excessive orders.
The Xiao family has the strongest talent and is the main branch.
Perhaps their ultimate goal will still be to target the so-called young clan leader. Since it is a matter of great importance, they should restrain themselves somewhat.
But—it doesn't matter if it's a little slower.
Back in the ancient tribe, there would be no more such close companionship day and night—Xiao Yan's face and figure flashed through her mind.
A sweet smile appeared on Xiao Xun'er's lips as she felt the two rabbits wriggling ingratiatingly under her palm.
With a casual flick of her wrist, two higher-grade Beast Taming Pills fell into the mouths of the big rabbit and the little rabbit.
Overjoyed, the two rabbits exuded an aura that was even more oppressive than that of the strongest member of the Xiao family.
Soon, the news reached the ears of Xiao Zhan, the head of the Xiao family. He naturally saw his son Xiao Yan, who had gone to challenge the enemy out of pride but ended up empty-handed.
But he didn't blame him; instead, a hint of relief flashed in his eyes.
At least, Yan'er is finally able to swallow his pride and take the initiative to communicate with others, which is a kind of progress, a kind of progress in the mindset of a strong person that he hoped to see.
"Yan'er, intensify your training. True powerhouses don't limit their vision to a small stage. If you can't reach the level of a Dou Zhe, then strive for the strength of a Dou Shi, a Great Dou Shi, or even a Dou Huang!"
"Standing in front of the opponent, isn't that a victory in itself? And on the surface, Yan'er, you've always been winning, haven't you? You must believe in yourself!!"
Hearing his father's encouragement, Xiao Yan's inexplicable emotions subsided somewhat.
He clenched his fists tightly, looked up at his father, his eyes filled with complex and turbulent emotions, which finally settled into a firm "Yes!"
Suddenly, the fighting spirit within him seemed to pause almost imperceptibly, but at that moment, his mind was still preoccupied with the person who had avoided battle and left.
He didn't pay attention to this subtle change in his body.
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