The person who arrived was none other than the protagonist, Xiao Yan!
Like Xiao Bai, Xiao Yan tiptoed into the wooden house, but he froze on the spot after only taking half a step inside.
Beside Xiao Xun'er's bed, a young child was skillfully tending to her, constantly channeling his own Dou Qi to spread over every inch of Xiao Xun'er's skin, nourishing her bones.
Although Xiao Xun'er was asleep, the corners of her mouth were slightly upturned, as if she was very satisfied.
"Xiao Bai!?"
Xiao Yan was dumbfounded. He felt his mind go blank and was a little dazed.
Someone else actually beat him to this!?
This was too much of a coincidence, wasn't it?
At this moment, he even began to doubt his own existence.
This was the first time since his reincarnation that he felt this world was so unreal.
Xiao Yan watched as Xiao Bai's Dou Qi from his palm continuously swept over Xiao Xun'er's body, his heart filled with mixed feelings, feeling very uncomfortable.
He clenched his fists, struggling internally for a while, but ultimately didn't reveal it, instead slowly retreating.
After all, this matter was inherently dishonorable; if it were exposed, it would only make things worse and everyone would know.
However, at this moment, he made a mental note of Xiao Bai, intending to study this person carefully when he returned!
At such a young age, he dared to sneak into the Jade Immortal Pavilion to do such a thing—this person was very suspicious!
Several minutes later.
"Huff~"
Xiao Bai's face was pale, his forehead covered in sweat, but he dared not breathe loudly, afraid of waking Xiao Xun'er.
Because of his age, Xiao Bai had avoided physical contact during the nurturing process; all nurturing was done remotely!
"The mission should be complete, right?"
Xiao Bai wiped the sweat from his forehead, already anticipating the Ancient Sacred Body's fusion.
Ding!
[Congratulations, Host! Mission completion progress increased to 0.1%.]
[You have received a reward: Ancient Sacred Body fusion 0.1%.]
Just as Xiao Bai was lost in thought, the system's notification sounded in his mind!
Boom!
The instant the system's voice ended,
Xiao Bai felt an unparalleled power erupt from his body like a volcano.
He was instantly transported to a mysterious world.
According to the system's notification, this place was called: Nine Heavens and Ten Earths!
With the system's help, his physical body was constantly being tempered and refined by the power of the Heavenly Dao for a full month!
His battle qi was also continuously tempered and solidified!
As for what level he had reached, Xiao Bai couldn't yet judge, but his previous fatigue had vanished completely.
As his consciousness gradually returned, the extraordinary scenes in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths suddenly disappeared, replaced by Xun'er's pink and tender room.
Back again? Xiao Bai was
somewhat bewildered.
It had taken a month to fuse one-thousandth of the Ancient Sacred Body, but here it was only a moment?
This method was simply too terrifying!
If he could master this power of time, wouldn't he be invincible in an instant?
Xiao Bai's heart burned with excitement, but his palms once again swelled with battle qi as he began to nurture Xiao Xun'er's bones.
An unknown amount of time had passed.
Amidst the magnificent palaces, a slender figure stealthily slipped out of the Jade Immortal Pavilion.
He hadn't gone far before he was already panting heavily, careful not to breathe too loudly for fear of disturbing the patrol.
"Looks like I can only count once a day!" Xiao Bai muttered to himself, leaning against a corner.
He had just exhausted almost all his fighting power, but the system notification hadn't appeared, forcing him to leave the Jade Immortal Pavilion temporarily.
After a brief rest, Xiao Bai cautiously peeked out from the corner again.
After confirming there were no Xiao Clan guards around, he finally breathed a sigh of relief, preparing to go home to rest.
A gentle girl's voice came from the upper pavilion: "Xiao Bai? What are you doing here so suspiciously?"
"Hmm?"
"Xiao Mei? It's the middle of the night, and this girl is still awake?"
Xiao Bai was startled!
He hadn't expected this to be Xiao Mei's residence.
Xiao Mei was Xiao Yan's cousin, and considered a rare genius in the Xiao Clan.
Before Xiao Yan's three-year period of being a "useless" person, she liked him and their relationship was no less than that of Xiao Xun'er. After Xiao Yan became a "useless" person, she distanced herself from him. After Xiao Yan regained his genius, she wanted to rekindle their relationship, but because she had already hurt him, she was ignored by him.
Now, hiding under someone's room in the middle of the night, it was indeed quite awkward, and she really didn't know how to explain it.
However, Xiao Bai was too lazy to explain anything. After all, Xiao Mei was only four years old and her mind was not mature enough to be easily fooled.
Xiao Bai raised his head slightly and smiled, "Oh, Xiao Mei, it's been a while, you've grown taller again. Here, your little brother Bai will give you some candy."
As he spoke, Xiao Bai tossed a beautifully wrapped candy into Xiao Mei's hand.
He had taken it from Xiao Xun'er's room, intending to replenish his own energy, but now he could only use it to fool Xiao Mei.
"Candy?"
Xiao Mei was taken aback, staring at the pink heart-shaped candy in her hand, her big eyes blinking slightly.
Then, as if she understood something, she darted into her room like a startled rabbit, closing the window behind her.
"This girl is toxic!"
Xiao Bai was completely bewildered, not knowing what was wrong with Xiao Mei.
"Never mind!"
"Since this girl has hidden herself, I can go back and get some rest."
Xiao Bai stretched and then slowly walked towards home.
After confirming that Xiao Bai was far away
, the previously closed window opened again, and Xiao Mei's pretty face flushed slightly as she peeked in the direction Xiao Bai had left.
"He... wouldn't like me, would he?"
...
Inside the room.
Xiao Bai lay on the bed, still shaken!
Because when he was helping Xiao Xun'er nourish her bones, he had sensed a sharp killing intent.
Even though it was fleeting, he still managed to catch it.
After all, even though he had only fused with one-thousandth of the Ancient Sacred Body, his physical sensitivity was extraordinary.
"Could it be an expert sent by the Ancient Clan to protect Xiao Xun'er?"
"Given Xiao Xun'er's importance, the Ancient Clan wouldn't be so careless as to leave her with them."
"Could it be Ling Ying? The only Dou Huang of the Ancient Clan in the original story?"
Xiao Bai pondered.
After all, in the original story, it was Ling Ying who was responsible for protecting Xiao Xun'er's safety.
"But if this person is really already protecting Xiao Xun'er, why would he ask me to help Xiao Xun'er nurture her bones?"
"Sigh, I don't understand."
"I hope everything goes smoothly tomorrow."
"After all, I still need to help Xiao Xun'er nurture her bones a thousand times before I can completely fuse with the Ancient Sacred Body!"
Xiao Bai prayed inwardly.
...
Jade Immortal Pavilion.
From the shadowy figures outside the wall, a sharp silhouette slowly emerged…
"Miss, he's just an ordinary disciple of the Xiao clan, yet he dares to be so disrespectful to you. Shall I teach him a lesson?"
Ling Ying frowned slightly, a ruthless glint flashing in her eyes.
"He was only trying to be kind, there was no malicious intent. There's no need to delve into it."
Xiao Xun'er slowly rose, gazing through the window at the small dog hole not far away, a blush creeping across her beautiful phoenix face.
"Besides, his technique is indeed quite good."
"I… am very satisfied!"
Ling Ying was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, and was about to offer some words of advice, but was astonished to find that Xiao Xun'er's aura was smooth, and her precious bones shone brightly.
It was as if her bones had undergone a transformation!
"This… how is this possible!?"
"What's wrong?"
"Miss, his strange technique seems to have a miraculous effect on nourishing bones!"
Although Ling Ying was reluctant to admit it, the boy had indeed successfully helped Xiao Xun'er nourish her bones.
However, it seems that because her fighting power wasn't strong enough, the effect wasn't very significant. But if she could receive long-term nurturing, Xiao Xun'er's talent would probably reach another level!
Ling Ying's eyes narrowed slightly, and she said coldly, "I'll go find that brat and interrogate him to find out how he used this technique!"
...
(End of Chapter)