In Battle Through the Heavens, lying down makes you stronger.

Chapter 171 Spending Tomorrow's Money to Fulfill Today's Dreams

After a moment's thought, Xiao Ran nodded and said...

"A good man should have ambitions beyond his hometown; it's good to explore different places."

After thinking about it,

He took out half a fragment of the map from his storage ring and handed it to Xiao Yan.

"I found this on my recent trip, and I figured it was time to give it to you!"

Xiao Yan looked up at Xiao Ran in astonishment.

"Ran-ge, this, this is..."

Xiao Ran nodded slightly.

"That's right. I only have half a piece right now. I plan to rest here for a couple of days and then go get the other half for you."

Xiao Yan looked at Xiao Ran with gratitude, his eyes almost shining, and bowed deeply.

"Brother Ran, thank you so much! Brother Ran, name your price! I won't haggle!"

Upon hearing Xiao Ran's words, Xiao Yan felt a strange liquid welling up in his eyes.

The voice of the old man resounded in Xiao Yan's mind.

"Little Yanzi! Wake up, wake up! Your brother Ran is about to start slaughtering us!"

Xiao Yan quickly came to his senses and heard Xiao Ran say,

"Remember, for this half of the map, plus the other half that you haven't obtained yet, you owe me two Grade 9 Treasure Pills. Once you're able to refine them, refine two for me! Any other debts that you can't repay will be handled in the same way."

As he spoke, he extended his hand, gesturing for Xiao Yan to give him a high five.

The medicine master, who was hidden in the ring, was in a hurry and, without saying a word, crawled out of the ring.

Then I heard a 'snap'!

Xiao Yan, already moved to tears, high-fived Xiao Ran, saying with deep emotion,

"Ran-ge, you're so good to me!"

Xiao Ran said solemnly,

"What are you saying? You're my brother, if I'm not good to you, who will I be good to?"

Upon seeing the old doctor appear, Xiao Ran smiled and cupped his hands in greeting.

"Xiao Ran greets Elder Yao!"

The old doctor glared at Xiao Ran, then cursed at Xiao Yan.

"Little Yanzi, do you know the value of a Grade Nine Precious Pill?"

Xiao Yan shook his head blankly.

"This disciple does not know!"

The old doctor was so angry he almost vomited blood.

"I wonder if you dare to make that promise?"

Xiao Yan shrugged.

"It's nothing, I can't refine it anyway, so what's there to be afraid of?"

"Ran has been running around for me, and I can only make a verbal promise now, unable to repay even a fraction of his kindness."

"I already feel ashamed, and if I can repay Brother Ran's kindness today with a promise for the future, it would be the least I can do!"

The old doctor sighed heavily in resignation.

Seeing that he couldn't persuade his disciple, he turned to look at Xiao Ran.

He said irritably.

"You little rascal, you've got a good plan!"

Xiao Ran chuckled.

"You flatter me, Elder Yao. Emperor Yan is simply using tomorrow's money to fulfill today's dream."

"Geniuses need to grow and mature!"

Before Yao Lao could speak, Xiao Yan nodded repeatedly.

"Yes, yes, yes! Ran-ge is absolutely right!"

"You... what if Xiao Ranzi sells you out one day, and you're still counting the money for him!"

Yao Lao was so angry that he waved his hand and disappeared back into Xiao Yan's storage ring.

Xiao Yan scratched his head, looking at Xiao Ran somewhat embarrassed, and said...

"Ran-ge, that's just how the teacher is, don't take it to heart!"

Xiao Ran smiled and shook his head.

Xiao Yan then asked,

"Ran-ge, where are you planning to go next?"

After a moment's thought, Xiao Ran said,

"I plan to take Xiaoqing back to Wutan City first, and then head directly to Canaan Academy."

"Judging by the days, I should go back to school, otherwise Teacher Ruolin will probably keep nagging Xun'er."

"Emperor Yan, when do you plan to go to Canaan Academy?"

Xiao Yan pondered for a moment, then smiled somewhat embarrassedly.

"I may need to study hard for a while longer."

Then she looked at Xiao Ran with a fawning smile.

He said with a slightly embarrassed, but actually very embarrassed, expression.

"By the way, Ran-ge, when you go to the academy, could you please ask Teacher Ruolin to help me ask for another year's leave?"

"I will surely report back after I arrive at Canaan Academy!"

Xiao Ran nodded in satisfaction.

"Good! I admire your ability to just pack up and go, and your dedication to cultivation."

"I agree to this, brother. How about you owe me another rank-eight pill in the future?"

Without a second thought, Xiao Yan patted his chest and declared.

"No problem, I've got it covered! Thanks, Brother Ran!"

Inside the Black Flame Ring, the head of the old man's soul kept banging against one of the bookshelves.

Suddenly,

Xiao Yan winked at Xiao Ran, asking with a hint of gossip,

"By the way, Ran-ge, how's Queen Medusa? I heard from my older brothers that she's known for both her beauty and her ruthlessness..."

Xiao Ran raised his hand and patted Xiao Yan on the head.

"You're so young, your hair hasn't even fully grown in yet, what nonsense are you spouting? That's your sister-in-law!"

Xiao Yan was initially startled, but then a look of "I knew it" appeared on his face.

He gave a thumbs-up and expressed his admiration.

"As expected of Brother Ran, you're truly amazing! I'm completely in awe!"

"You little brat!"

Xiao Ran smiled and shook his head.

After agreeing on the day the two would leave,

Xiao Ran also told Xiao Yan about the plan to have the Mo Tie Mercenary Group move.

The two brothers then went to discuss the matter with Xiao Ding and Xiao Li.

The final decision was that three days later, Xiao Ran would take Xiao Yan and set off first, each going about their own business.

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li will need to stay here for a while longer until they have settled the mercenary group before setting off.

After discussing it, Xiao Ran returned to his room.

Then Xiaoqing came in, beaming with delight, carrying a basin of water.

"Young master, it's getting late. Let me give you a foot bath."

Xiao Ran smiled and nodded.

"Thank you, Xiaoqing."

He simply sat in the chair, letting Xiaoqing do whatever she wanted.

Xiaoqing blushed slightly and shook her head.

"You're welcome, young master. It's what Xiaoqing should do."

Immediately, they got busy.

Xiao Ran looked at Xiao Qing, who was busy with her head down, and couldn't help but feel emotional.

My own maid has the best personality.

Unlike the Sect Master of Yunlan Sect, unlike Queen Medusa,

They are all masters who still need to be served.

After soaking her feet, Xiaoqing was about to leave.

Xiao Ran called out to her.

"Xiao Qing, wait a minute. Didn't I say I'd give you a cultivation technique?"

"Come closer, and I will teach you the technique."

Xiao Qing hurriedly and happily went to Xiao Ran's side, raising her little head with joy.

"Thank you, young master!"

Xiao Ran smiled and shook his head.

Then, by bringing two fingers together, he directly channeled the cultivation technique from the "Heavenly Serpent Manual" that the system had rewarded him with into Xiaoqing's brow.

The cultivation method rewarded by the system is to be practiced consistently from beginning to end.

Unlike the cultivation methods in this world, which require specific cultivation levels to practice and constantly switch between them, this method is not like the cultivation methods in this world.

Anyone who reaches the level of a Fighter can cultivate.

About half a cup of tea's time had passed.

Xiao Ran then withdrew his two fingers, because he saw that Xiao Qing's soul power was not strong and dared not transfer it too quickly at once.

Noticing that Xiao Ran's fingers had left, Xiao Qing slowly opened her eyes.

His expression held a mixture of joy and exhaustion.

"Thank you, young master. I... Xiaoqing is so sleepy!"

Xiao Ran smiled and patted Xiao Qing's head.

"Since you're sleepy, why don't you take a nap? Everything will be alright when you wake up!"

"Um!"

Xiao Qing smiled slightly, her eyelids drooped, and she fell heavily into Xiao Ran's arms.

(End of this chapter)