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

I don't know how much time passed.

Zhou Xiyan slowly woke up.

"Where am I?"

She struggled to sit up and found herself lying in a makeshift tent.

He was covered with a large men's coat, which still carried a faint trace of body warmth.

The air was filled with the faint scent of grass and earth, and the crackling sound of a campfire filled the air.

"Dad! This older sister is awake!"

Xiao Feng, who had been standing guard nearby, immediately got up and excitedly shouted towards the outside of the tent.

"Awake?" A calm voice came from outside the tent.

Yang Xian walked in quickly, silently complaining to himself.

I'm finally awake.

Last time it was taking care of Ye Huairou, this time it's taking care of you. How come all of you proud daughters of heaven are so good at causing trouble?

It cost me two thousand points to help you detoxify!

Two thousand!

You'd better make it up to me later.

"Thank you, you saved me again."

"I think I was bitten and poisoned while running away."

Zhou Xiyan looked at him, then looked down at the injury on her leg, a complex mix of emotions welling up inside her.

[Grateful: Mr. Yang saved me again. +200 points!]

[Sorry, I've caused Mr. Yang trouble again. +100 points!]

Yang Xian remained expressionless, unscrewed the kettle in his hand, and took a big gulp himself.

Then, he handed the kettle to Zhou Xiyan.

"Here, have some water."

That's right, Yang Xian had already used this trick on Ye Huairou in the cave before.

The scene is almost identical now, with the same actions.

Yang Xian could almost foresee what would happen next.

The other party will definitely refuse very strongly, and then give me a huge amount of points!

However, Zhou Xiyan's reaction completely exceeded his expectations.

She simply glanced at him, her clear, cool eyes shining brightly in the firelight.

Then, she reached out and took the kettle.

"it is good."

The voice was still a little weak, but very calm.

She tilted her head back, took small sips from the spout, and her fair neck traced a graceful arc.

Yang Xian: ? ? ?

The script is wrong!

He waited a few seconds, but couldn't help asking, "You... don't mind my saliva?"

Zhou Xiyan put down the kettle, wiped the water stains from the corner of her lips with the back of her hand, her movements natural and elegant:

"In the secret realm, having clean water to drink is already a luxury."

There's no need to be so particular.

Her tone was completely matter-of-fact.

Yang Xian was completely speechless.

Okay, you win.

This top student's thought process is definitely different from that of an arrogant young lady.

We need to find another way to earn points.

Zhou Xiyan took out a compressed biscuit from her backpack, broke it in half, and handed it to him.

I owe you two lives.

"Now, let me continue answering your previous question..."

The girl slowly recounted what happened before she fell into a coma:

"Not long ago, after I separated from my companions, I explored on my own. In a valley about thirty miles to the east, I discovered that the spiritual energy of heaven and earth there was exceptionally rich, far surpassing that of other places."

"I suspect that there is some kind of rare and precious material there, or a spiritual vein node."

"But I was attacked soon after I entered the valley."

"It is a fourth-level demon beast."

Upon hearing this, Yang Xian paused, holding the compressed biscuits.

Four borders?

Another four realms?

How come everyone who gets involved with that girl Ye Huairou is so connected to the monsters of the Fourth Realm?

Is this some kind of passive aura of a favored daughter of heaven?

"You've already done a remarkable job escaping from the clutches of a fourth-level demon beast."

Yang Xian nodded sincerely.

This is not just a polite remark.

There is an insurmountable chasm between the Third Realm and the Fourth Realm.

They were able to escape from the clutches of the monsters from all four realms.

It seems that none of the people selected by Canglan Martial Arts University are simpletons.

"No."

Zhou Xiyan shook her head, denying his statement.

"The four realms in this secret realm are different from the four realms on our Blue Star."

"Hmm?" Yang Xian became interested. "How so?"

"In martial arts theory, the reason why the four realms of experts are so powerful is that they have begun to come into contact with and master a trace of the 'power of laws'."

Zhou Xiyan's academic prowess was on full display at this moment, as she analyzed the situation with clear and logical reasoning.

"However, the rules of this secret realm seem to be incomplete. Therefore, even if the monsters here reach the fourth realm, they cannot truly master the power of the laws."

"They are more like... a 'Super Third Realm' with comprehensively enhanced physical attributes and energy intensity."

"Although still powerful, it is not invincible."

After listening, Yang Xian nodded to himself.

This intelligence is extremely important.

This means that when facing a level four demon beast, he can handle it with the "Ice Soul Divine Technique".

There's no need to use the "Thunder Prison Demon Suppression Technique" immediately.

It can be considered as keeping a trump card for oneself.

Zhou Xiyan finished eating a compressed biscuit, her eyes filled with intense focus.

"Mr. Yang... Yang Xi'an."

"I want to explore that valley again, but I'm afraid it would be difficult for me to deal with that monster on my own."

"I need your help."

"If we succeed, you'll get 70% of the treasures in the valley, and I'll only take 30%."

"Consider it repayment for saving my life."

Yang Xian did not answer immediately.

He reached out and poked at the campfire, making the flames burn brighter.

70%.

These are quite generous terms, which shows her sincerity and how much she values ​​that precious land.

Most importantly, in the few days since I entered the secret realm, apart from finding two "daughters," I have accomplished absolutely nothing.

There wasn't even a trace of the "Nine-Turn Life-Extending Lotus".

The officially planned route is too unlucky. If you want to find good stuff, you really have to go to places like this where powerful monsters roam.

Risks and opportunities coexist.

What's more, he actually spent two thousand points to cure her poison.

This "investment" must eventually recoup its costs, and ideally, make a large profit.

"What treasure is inside?"

Yang Xian cleared his mind and quickly learned about the situation.

"I don't know yet," Zhou Xiyan answered honestly.

"I hadn't even gotten close when I was spotted by the nearby demonic beasts from the four realms."

"That was a humanoid monster... I called it the 'Rock-Armored Violent Ape'."

Zhou Xiyan recalled for a moment, a slight hint of apprehension on her face:

"Its size is enormous, and its entire body is covered in rock-like gray-black armor, making its defense extremely formidable. My water-based martial arts techniques barely cause any effective damage to it."

"I only managed to escape by accidentally injuring its eye."

"Daddy, what are you saying?" Feng, who was lying at Yang Xian's feet, suddenly raised his head and asked in a childish voice, "I don't understand."

On the other side, Ling wagged her tail and chimed in, "Ling too."

Yang Xian rubbed his temples, feeling a bit of a headache.

By the way, although these two little cuties can talk, they can't speak Mandarin yet.

I need to find some time to give them a proper lesson...

Yang Xian stroked the fur of the two adorable little creatures, then looked at Zhou Xiyan.

"Once you've recovered, we'll go visit you together."