Chapter 2: Drag Him Down and Burn Him
"Not bad, Xun'er, but compared to us two, you're still a bit behind!"
Xiao Yuan said with a smile.
"You're my brothers, so it's only right that you're stronger than me!"
Xiao Xun'er smiled lightly, speaking with the playful tone that was characteristic of a young girl.
"Alright, alright, but your two brothers are relying on you for protection now. You need to work harder! Strive to become a Fighter tomorrow, and a Dou Master the day after!"
Xiao Yuan teased.
Hearing this, Xiao Yan felt a bit embarrassed. He didn't want to rely on a girl to protect him.
"Huh? That's a bit difficult!"
Xiao Xun'er said, a troubled expression appearing on her delicate face.
"Haha, I'm not teasing you anymore. You two go ahead and head back. I still have some things to take care of in the marketplace. I heard from Father that there's a guest coming tomorrow, but he's being mysterious about it and wouldn't tell me the details."
Xiao Yuan smiled and gave the instructions, then patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder, winking at Xun'er, and turned to leave.
Watching Xiao Yuan's departing figure, Xiao Xun'er seemed to be thinking about something, but she smiled brightly and said, "Let's go, Xiao Yan!"
"Hmm, Xun'er, do you think I was a bit too impulsive just now?"
Xiao Yan asked carefully as they walked side by side.
"Yes, you were too impulsive!"
Xiao Xun'er nodded seriously, making Xiao Yan's heart sink.
"But it was still attractive! I believe Xiao Yan brother will return to his peak, and when that happens, whoever speaks badly of Brother Yuan, we'll tear their mouths apart together!"
Xiao Xun'er raised her little fist, acting fierce.
"Don't always learn from me and third brother about swearing! But still, thank you for believing in me like this for the past three years!"
Xiao Yan couldn't help but laugh at the girl's cute demeanor, shaking his head. He then calmed his expression and said seriously.
"Heh!"
Xiao Xun'er displayed a proud expression and tilted her little head, feeling happy inside because of his words of thanks.
Back at the second floor of a shop in the depths of the Xiao family's marketplace, which had a sign reading "Xiao", Xiao Yuan sat down, ready to deal with some matters. He was interrupted by a knock on the door.
"Third Young Master!"
"Come in!"
After Xiao Yuan's voice fell, the door was pushed open, and a burly man dressed in the Xiao family's uniform walked in respectfully.
The man appeared to be around thirty years old, with a badge on his chest, displaying six golden stars. This indicated that he was a six-star Fighter.
"Uncle Payne, what's going on in the marketplace again?"
Upon hearing Xiao Yuan's inquiry, the man gave a hearty laugh and respectfully said, "Third Young Master, when the brothers changed shifts, they brought someone in. They said this person had spoken disrespectfully to you and Young Master Xiao Yan."
"Ah?"
Xiao Yuan paused in confusion. Could it really be this coincidental?
"Bring him up!"
Seeing Xiao Yuan's confusion, Payne shouted towards the door.
Moments later, two of the Xiao family's guards pushed in a man who had his hands and feet bound, his face bruised and swollen. One of the guards kicked him in the knee, making him kneel on the ground.
"Third Young Master, we just changed shifts and were planning to wait for you to finish the test. When we heard this guy speaking disrespectfully to you, we bound him up!"
One of the guards bowed respectfully and reported.
The other guard grabbed the man's hair and pulled his head back, revealing his face.
Xiao Yuan stared for a moment before recognizing the familiar face, despite the severe distortion and the stench of dirty socks in his mouth. It was the same person who had been scolded by his own younger brother!
"What did you tie him up for? Am I such a petty person?"
Xiao Yuan shook his head helplessly and sighed.
"Well, Third Young Master, you have a broad mind and wouldn't stoop to his level, but we've already interrogated him. This kid has been stealing from our marketplace for a while! As for the Golden Finger in the marketplace, if it weren't for you turning a blind eye and not wanting to cut off their livelihoods, there's no way he could have survived here! We can't stand these scoundrels who eat and curse people. What's worse, he dares to curse you, it's like slapping our brothers in the face!"
Payne stepped forward, his voice filled with righteous anger.
Thanks to Xiao Yuan, even though this marketplace was only a medium-tier one, the monthly wages of their guard team were comparable to those in high-tier markets.
Moreover, since these guards were appointed by Xiao Yuan's father, Xiao Zhan, despite Xiao Yuan being a waste who couldn't cultivate, he was still well-loved by them.
"Ah, then let's drag him down."
Xiao Yuan said casually as he looked at the anger in Payne's and the guards' expressions.
"Yes, Young Master!"
The two guards answered and proceeded to drag the kneeling fool off the ground as if he were a dead dog.
"Master, how should we deal with him?"
Payne asked, but his hands already made a gesture as if slitting his throat.
"Stealing and insulting me isn't enough to warrant death. With your guards here, I'm not worried about him holding a grudge, but it's possible that he may have dangerous thoughts about Xiao Yan. So, just burn him."
Xiao Yuan pondered for a moment before speaking in a flat tone, as if giving the most ordinary of orders.
"Yes, Young Master!"
Payne nodded, about to leave when he suddenly slapped his forehead and returned. He bent down and whispered to Xiao Yuan, "I almost forgot about the important matter you instructed. It's nearly done, and the goods will be delivered tonight!"
"Hmm, I'll give you some gold coins later. Don't let everyone work for nothing."
Xiao Yuan's eyes lit up with joy, but he still controlled his emotions and spoke calmly as always.
"Don't worry, Young Master!"
Payne smiled and nodded, then quietly left to let Xiao Yuan handle his matters, closing the door behind him.
"Phew!"
Listening to the retreating footsteps, Xiao Yuan let out a long breath, a look of joy appearing on his face.
Damn it! Fifteen years, and I'm finally going to solve the problem of not being able to cultivate!
As Xiao Yan's twin brother, Xiao Yuan's soul also didn't belong to this world.
To be honest, when he discovered at the age of three that he couldn't cultivate like others, Xiao Yuan had felt desperate. After all, he didn't have an old mentor like Yao Lao who could absorb Dou Qi, nor did he have a system. It seemed like he was truly a waste.
Luckily, as a transmigrator, he knew that his younger brother Xiao Yan had the potential to become a Dou Emperor.
Thus, Xiao Yuan, as the elder brother, began to take special care of Xiao Yan. Even if he could never cultivate in this life, with Xiao Yan by his side, his future wouldn't be too bad.
But at the same time, Xiao Yuan didn't want to give up on the opportunity to cultivate. He tried for two and a half years, but still had no results.
Until the age of five, when Xiao Yuan saw an ancient box in his father Xiao Zhan's room.
With curiosity, he opened it and found two jade pieces inside. Each jade piece had a light spot that slowly moved, almost as if they had spiritual life.
That was!!!
(END CHAPTER)
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