Martial arts have become extinct worldwide, yet I am forced to have a large family.

[Ding! Detected emotional fluctuation in the character "Zhou Xier"!]

[Looking forward to it: Kind big brother, I'm so hungry... +100 points!]

The girl hugged her knees, her face covered in dust, and her clear blue eyes looked timidly at Yang Xian.

Her long blue hair was a little messy, and the single tuft of hair on top of her head drooped limply.

One of their feet was wearing a sneaker.

But on the other foot... only a white sock was on, and the shoe was nowhere to be found.

"..."

Yang Xian stared blankly at the other person.

isn't it?

The core area is the most prosperous place in the entire South China Sea City.

How can there still be homeless people?

But judging from her attire, it doesn't seem like it...

Yang Xian inexplicably felt like teasing the other person.

"Little sister, this is not a place for you."

Zhou Xier lowered her head even further, and the toes of her bare foot curled up uneasily.

She quickly grabbed the scabbard beside her and staggered to her feet.

"Yes, I'm sorry... Xi'er will leave now."

[Feeling wronged: Waaah, this older brother is so fierce... +100 points!]

Zhou Xier stood on one leg, with the other leg curled up, and hopped and skipped, trying to leave the street corner.

The girl was wearing a light blue tracksuit.

Beneath the shorts were two slender legs with fair and delicate skin.

Her heaving chest contrasted sharply with her petite frame.

"Hello!"

Yang Xian called out.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xier froze, slowly turned around, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion.

Where are you going?

"Are we going to get something to eat?"

This girl is quite pitiful.

Since the other party offered points, Yang Xian decided to take her out for a bite to eat.

Anyway, he had just gotten off the plane and was indeed hungry.

"well?"

Zhou Xier was taken aback, seemingly thinking she was hallucinating.

Yang Xian glanced at the bare foot, then walked right up to her, squatted down, and patted his back.

"It's inconvenient for you to walk like this, let me carry you on my back."

Carry...carry him on your back?

Zhou Xier's face immediately turned red.

Her two little hands gripped the hem of her clothes tightly, her gaze shifting back and forth between Yang Xian's back and the ground.

My master said that men and women should not touch each other.

You must never have any physical contact with a strange man...

but……

She looked down at her small feet and felt the burning sensation in her stomach.

This older brother doesn't seem like he's that bad, does he?

Just... just once, it should be okay, right?

"What are you dawdling for? If you don't come up soon, I'm leaving," Yang Xian urged.

"I……"

Zhou Xier was struggling intensely inside.

In the end, hunger triumphed over the master's teachings.

She bit her lower lip, carefully took a small step forward, and then gently leaned onto Yang Xian's back.

It's very light.

This was Yang Xian's first impression.

Immediately afterwards, a soft, warm touch came from my back, accompanied by the faint fragrance of the girl's body.

Yang Xian reached back with both hands and steadily supported her slender calves.

Silky smooth to the touch.

[Shy: Ahhh! A man touched me! +100 points!]

Feeling the warmth from her palm, Zhou Xier's whole body trembled violently.

Her cheeks were completely flushed, and even the single tuft of hair on her head was trembling uncontrollably.

"I'm so sorry, big brother! I didn't mean to..."

I hope I won't be disliked.

"Remember to hold on tight."

The girl hesitated for a moment, but eventually gently grabbed Yang Xian's clothes on his shoulder.

"Um……"

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A small noodle shop.

"Little sister, what's your name?"

"Why are you alone in that place?"

Yang Xian asked casually.

He already knew the name, but he still had to pretend.

Zhou Xier paused in her eating, looked up, and saw a little soup still on her lips.

"My name is Zhou Xi'er. Big brother, you can just call me Xi'er."

"This is... my first time in the core area, and I accidentally got lost."

First time here? Lost?

Yang Xian was at a loss for words, unsure where to begin his rant.

"You haven't gotten separated from your family, have you? Where are your mom and dad?"

Zhou Xier's eyes dimmed for a moment, and she shook her head.

"I don't have a father."

"That……"

"I don't have a mother either."

"..."

Yang Xian was completely dumbfounded.

So, this girl is an orphan?

How did she manage to get to the core area all by herself?

Judging from her appearance, she didn't seem like an illegal immigrant... and she was carrying a weapon.

Seeing that Yang Xian remained silent, Zhou Xier asked somewhat uneasily, "Big brother, what's your name?"

"I?"

Yang Xian snapped out of his daze and said, "My name is Yang... Xi'an."

He followed the principle of "changing his name when he changes his face" and gave a fake name.

"Brother Yang, you're a good person!"

Zhou Xi'er remembered the name, and a sincere smile appeared on her face. "My master taught me to be grateful and repay kindness. I will definitely repay you for this meal in the future!"

Master?

It seems she is also a martial artist.

Nine times out of ten, they're here to participate in this secret realm selection competition.

But looking at her, she can't even find her way... Is it really okay for her to go on stage?

"No need, it's just a small matter."

Yang Xian waved his hand, pondering how to deal with this "trouble".

correct!

Let's ask Mengyun for help!

Yang Xian's first thought was Jiang Mengyun.

With the Jiang family's influence, finding a place to stay for a young girl would be a piece of cake.

But he rejected the idea as soon as it came to mind.

No!

The Jiang family must "avoid suspicion" and cannot get too close to any martial artist who might participate in the competition.

If I were to hand Zhou Xier over to her now, wouldn't that just cause her trouble?

Yang Xian's heart skipped a beat when Jiang Mengyun was mentioned.

"Oh no! I suddenly forgot something!"

Given her domineering personality, could she... secretly send someone to follow me?

What if I'm eating here with a strange girl, and her people see us...?

The consequences...

Yang Xian broke out in a cold sweat instantly.

He glanced around discreetly and tentatively began to speak.

"Stop hiding, I've already seen you."

Zhou Xier, who was eating noodles, was startled by his sudden remark.

"Yang, Brother Yang, who are you talking to?"

Other diners in the noodle shop also cast strange glances at them.

Yang Xian ignored him, his gaze still sweeping around.

"Aren't you coming out yet? You were sent by the Second Miss, weren't you?"

Before she could finish speaking, Zhou Xi'er trembled with fear and whispered to Yang Xian:

"Brother Yang, could it be that an enemy is secretly following us?"

"Master clearly said that the core area is the safest place in the entire South China Sea City..."

Yang Xian waited for a long time, but there was still no movement around him.

Nobody here?

Did I guess wrong?

Mengyun didn't send anyone to follow me at all?

That makes sense. If she really had someone following her, she wouldn't have gone to the trouble of making me wear a mask.

"fine……"

Yang Xian coughed awkwardly, then stood up. "You can continue eating. If you're still not full, order another bowl. I've already paid."

However, as soon as he turned around, a small hand grabbed his clothes tightly.

"Brother Yang..."

Zhou Xier raised her head, her voice tinged with pleading.

Yang Xian's actions just now have completely terrified this naive young girl.

"Please...please don't go..."

"Xi'er is afraid..."