Battle Through the Heavens: Achievement System at the Start

For the remaining two days, Xiao Yao stopped his busy activities and devoted himself to accompanying Xun'er as she walked around the family compound.

With Xiao Yao and Feng Ming by her side, Xun'er's low spirits gradually subsided, replaced by a sense of tranquility and peace. She enjoyed this rare time with Xiao Yao, immersing herself in this brief and wonderful leisure.

That evening, the two walked side by side along the family path. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the trees on both sides, and they watched as the fallen leaves drifted down gently in the breeze, like butterflies dancing in the air, creating a beautiful scene.

When the two reached the fork in the path, they saw a courtyard ahead. Xiao Yao said softly, "Xun'er, I'll see you off here. I... I have to leave tomorrow morning. It may be a year before we meet again."

"I understand, Xun'er understands Brother Xiao Yao's difficulties. Thank you for staying with me these past two days. Brother Xiao Yao, please take good care of yourself while I'm not by your side."

Xun'er's heart sank slightly. Although she already knew that Brother Xiao Yao was leaving, she couldn't help but feel lost and sad. Her eyes were filled with tenderness as she gently pursed her lips.

Xiao Yao gently pulled Xun'er into his arms, feeling her slightly trembling body. He patted her shoulder softly and comforted her in a low voice, "Xun'er, I will take good care of myself. Once I've finished these things, I will come to Canaan Academy to find you as soon as possible."

After a while, Xiao Yao released Xun'er, looked at her tearful eyes, gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and said, "Alright, Xun'er, don't be sad. With Fengming by your side, you should be happier."

Upon hearing this, the phoenix on Xun'er's shoulder nodded, let out a few chirps, and rubbed its little head against Xun'er's snow-white neck, as if it were being affectionate, making Xun'er giggle nonstop.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Yao gently stroked Feng Ming's little head with his finger, smiled indulgently, and said, "Little guy, you did a good job. Remember, when I'm not by Xun'er's side, you must take good care of Xun'er. When she's in a bad mood, you should cheer her up like this."

Xiao Yao took out a high-quality storage ring from his pocket, gently placed it in Xun'er's palm, and said softly, "Xun'er, this storage ring contains snacks from the past two years, as well as fire-attribute pills that I refined for the little one and several bottles of strange fire energy that preserves the Fallen Heart Flame."

In the quiet of the night, Xiao Zhan stared in shock at the three black puppets before him, asking in bewilderment, "Yao'er, what is this?"

Xiao Yao looked calmly at the man sitting on the bed in front of him and said softly, "Father, this puppet's cultivation has reached the Dou Zong level, and the other two have reached the Dou Huang level. This is for you, after all, Xiao Yanzi and I plan to leave the Xiao family for a while."

Xiao Zhan felt Xiao Yao's good intentions and said with relief, "Yan'er came to see me this morning and explained the reason for your trip. As for how you obtained these puppets, I won't go into details. But you should keep these puppets to protect yourself. I can protect myself in Wutan City."

After hearing his father's words, Xiao Yao said solemnly, "Father, please keep these puppets. I have stronger puppets by my side that can protect me and Xiao Yanzi."

After speaking, he raised Xiao Zhan's hand, and with a gentle wave of his right hand, three drops of bright red blood were extracted and fell onto the three black puppets respectively.

"Ding, external factors detected. Do you agree to share control of these three puppets?" A mechanical voice sounded in Xiao Yao's mind.

"agree."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yao did not hesitate at all and silently recited it in his mind.

"Ding, sharing in progress... Sharing successful."

Control of the three puppets: First authority holder: Xiao Yao; Second authority holder: Xiao Zhan.

Suddenly, Xiao Zhan recalled the connection between the three puppets. He smiled at Xiao Yao, his eyes filled with the warmth of a loving father, and said softly, "Yao'er, if you have the chance in the future, you can visit Stone Desert City on the border of the Gama Empire. Your eldest and second brothers are developing their businesses there. I heard that in recent years they have established a mercenary group called 'Desert Iron,' which is considered a considerable force in the area. They even sent me a message before, asking about the recent situation of you two little ones."

Upon hearing this, a warm feeling welled up in Xiao Yao's heart.

Xiao Yao recalled the tender care his older brothers had given him when he was a child, and those warm memories came flooding back as if they were yesterday.

He remembered once asking his older brothers out of curiosity what a magic core looked like. When they heard this, they went to great lengths to find him a first-tier wood-attribute magic core. When he handed the magic core to him with their bruised and swollen faces, he figured they must have been punished for secretly taking their father's things. Although they suffered some minor injuries, that brotherly affection was deeply imprinted in his heart.

Xiao Yao smiled slightly and said, "Yes, Father, I will go to Shimo City to see my eldest and second brothers. That's all for now. Father, take good care of yourself. I'll head back now."

"Yes, Yao'er, take care of your health when you're out and about." Xiao Zhan put away the three puppets in front of him and waved his hand to indicate this.

In the early morning, the warm sunlight filtered through the leaves in the yard, casting dappled golden light on the door.

A gentle breeze blew by, bringing fresh air and lifting one's spirits.

A young boy was washing up by the window. He was well-built, with a handsome face and a bright smile.

After washing up, the boy walked to the window, opened it, looked at the bright sunshine, and murmured, "Life in the Monster Mountain Range, here I come."

Then he put all the personal items he had prepared into the ordinary high-grade storage ring on the middle finger of his right hand. Looking at the empty room where he had lived for many years, he smiled faintly, then walked out of the room, gently closed the door, and headed towards Xiao Yan's courtyard.

At this moment, Xiao Yao arrived at Xiao Yan's courtyard and saw that he had just closed the door. He called out, "Little Yan, are you ready?"

"Brother Yao, I was just about to go find you when I saw you here. Let's go then." Xiao Yan had a faint smile on his face.

The two walked out of the courtyard and headed towards the gate of the Xiao family's residence.

"Xiao Yan, Xiao Yao." Turning the corner, the woman's gentle voice made the two stop in their tracks. Looking up at the beautiful woman beside the road, they couldn't help but smile and ask, "Instructor Ruolin, why aren't you recruiting students?"

"I came back to get some things, so Xun'er is filling in for me now."

With a slight smile, Instructor Ruolin walked slowly forward, her gaze sweeping over the two of them, and said softly, "Are you planning to leave?"

"Mm." The two nodded.

"Aren't you going to say hello to Xun'er and Yu'er?"

"Forget it, it's better to leave quietly. After all, I've finally managed to comfort Xun'er these past two days, so I don't want things to get sad when we part ways."

"You're so carefree. She'll find out sooner or later, and in the end, it'll only make Xun'er sad." She gave Xiao Yao a reproachful look.

Instructor Ruolin paused for a moment, then turned her gaze to Xiao Yan and said gently, "I hope that a year from now, I will receive news that someone has made it to the Yunlan Sect."

Xiao Yan was slightly taken aback, then smiled and nodded.

The two chatted and laughed with their mentor, Ruolin, for a while, and then, under her watchful gaze, they slowly disappeared at the end of the path.