Fighting Against the Odds: I Am the Right Path

Looking at Yun Xiao's small figure constantly moving around the glass cabinets, Zijing did not dare to be careless. She followed behind her quietly and watched over her, preventing Yun Xiao from disappearing from her sight without her noticing.

"Ah~ Isn't this Xiaoxiao and Zijing?"

Hearing this familiar voice, Yun Xiao, who was concentrating on looking at the exhibits, turned his head and saw a charming tall woman with long golden hair and blue pupils.

Mittel Yafei, the chief auctioneer of Mittel Auction House, has become more noble and charming in the past two years. Her every frown and smile seems to be able to quietly seduce a man's soul, and she is getting closer and closer to the word fairy.

"Aunt Yafei!"

Yun Xiao called out in a baby voice. Ya Fei chuckled and slightly bent her willow-like waist to make the hugeness in front of her body more conspicuous. She stretched out her jade-like finger and tapped Yun Xiao's forehead as if in reproach.

"Xiaoxiao, I told you before that you should call me sister, have you forgotten again?"

"Hey, hey, sorry."

Yun Xiao touched his head and stuck out his tongue embarrassedly. Ya Fei straightened her back, hugged her chest with her white jade arms, and looked down at Yun Xiao and Zijing.

"You two sneaked out again?"

"Um"

Zijing scratched the side of his face in embarrassment. After all, this was not the first time.

Ya Fei nodded slightly, her eyes focused on Yun Xiao's delicate and pretty face, and she murmured unconsciously.

"Really. The more I look at them, the more they look alike."

"Hmm? Sister Yafei, what did you say?"

Yun Xiao tilted his head in confusion. Ya Fei squatted down and reached out to rub Yun Xiao's cheek.

"I mean, Xiaoxiao is getting cuter and cuter~" After rubbing for a while, Yafei let go of her hand and smiled slightly, "What does Xiaoxiao want? Tell me, and I can give it to you~"

Ya Fei also knew what the Yunlan Sect was like. It was too serious. Any normal child would not like it. No wonder Yun Xiao’s first thing every time he came down the mountain was to run to the Mitre Auction House. There were so many things here that it was overwhelming. It could arouse children’s interest more than the quaint place of the Yunlan Sect.

Hearing Ya Fei's words, Zijing's expression changed slightly and he quickly stretched out his hand.

"Sister Yafei, this..."

"Sister Yafei, that's not necessary." Before Zijing finished speaking, Yun Xiao smiled with her hands behind her back, "Mother said that we can't just take other people's things."

As he spoke, Yun Xiao pretended to be gloomy and whispered in Yafei's ear.

"My mother said that if I take other people's things carelessly, she will spank Xiaoxiao's butt!"

"Is that so? That can't be helped."

Ya Fei laughed and reached out to gently rub Yun Xiao's hair. At this time, another voice came from the side.

"Ya Fei, Teng Shan wants to see you about something."

Yafei turned her head and saw a little boy with blue hair and purple eyes walking towards her. When Zijing saw this little boy who was about the same age as herself, she immediately bowed her head and greeted him respectfully.

"Master Hai Bodong, long time no see."

The little boy was none other than Hai Bodong. Two years had passed, and with the help of the Yin-Yang Dragon Profound Pill that Han Feng had given him, his strength had broken through to the Dou Zong level. However, he had not grown at all. Instead, he looked younger because of his breakthrough to the Dou Zong level.

Hai Bodong was extremely sad about this and went to Gu He more than once to ask if there was any solution, but he always returned empty-handed. Now he has basically given up hope of growing taller.

"Um, it's you guys, running down here again?"

Hai Bodong raised his eyebrows slightly, and Yun Xiao also raised his hand obediently to greet him.

"Brother Hai Bodong~"

"Call me grandpa! I'm three generations older than you!"

Hai Bodong glared at Yun Xiao fiercely, but Yun Xiao tilted his head in confusion.

"But you and Brother Zijing look about the same age, right? Shouldn't someone as old as Grandpa Yunling be the one to be called grandpa?"

"I'll let it go. It's up to you."

Hai Bodong wanted to say something, but he swallowed his words back. What was he explaining to a child who was less than two years old?

And because the other party was just a child, Hai Bodong was embarrassed to get angry. After all, the child was just innocent and spoke the truth. He couldn't get angry even if he wanted to.

There was a little cold sweat on Zijing's forehead. She could see that Hai Bodong was unhappy. She took a step behind Yun Xiao and carried her on her shoulders when Yun Xiao was confused.

"Sister Yafei, Senior Haibodong, we will take our leave now. See you next time."

Zijing bowed to the two of them politely, then took Yun Xiao and quickly walked through the crowd and left the Mittel Auction House.

Looking at the backs of the two people leaving, Yafei slowly stood up, looking a little melancholy. Hai Bodong beside her suddenly crossed his arms and said in a deep voice.

"I say, when is Yun Yun going to tell Xiao Yan about the child?"

When they first found out that Yun Yun had given birth to a daughter, they were all shocked. How could Yun Yun suddenly give birth to a child without any notice, and they didn't even know who the father was.

However, when they saw Yun Xiao for the first time, they had an extremely absurd guess in their minds. Combined with Yun Xiao's attitude towards Xiao Yan when he just came out of the mountain, the answer was obvious.

However, Xiao Yan should not know about this. If Xiao Yan knew, he would definitely not be able to evade responsibility. This is the trust everyone has in Xiao Yan.

"I don't know. I also asked Xiao Jing, and she said that Yun Yun has her own plans and doesn't want others to interfere in this matter without permission."

Ya Fei sighed softly. When she first learned about this, she was very smart and immediately guessed why Yun Yun did not tell Xiao Yan about it.

Because he is Nalan Yanran's teacher, and Nalan Yanran is Xiao Yan's fiancée.

By now, everyone with a little bit of status in Jia Ma Holy City knows that in order to defeat Xiao Yan and break the three-year agreement, Nalan Yanran is still hanging in the balance of life and death in the Gate of Life and Death. Under such circumstances, Yun Yun would never do such a thing as claiming that she and Xiao Yan have a child.

Embarrassment is one thing, but what’s more important is how will Nalan Yanran accept this when she comes out of the Gate of Life and Death in the future?

"Alas, it's hard for Yun Yun."

Hai Bodong shook his head in a condescending manner, put his hands behind his back and slowly left. A complex look flashed in Yafei's eyes, and then she also took a long step and left the hall.

On the other side, Zijing, who was leaving the auction house with Yun Xiao, breathed a sigh of relief. Yun Xiao on his back looked at him in confusion.

"Brother Zijing, why are you in such a hurry to leave?"

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Zijing remained silent, turned her head slightly to look at Yunxiao, her eyes full of helplessness.

It would have been fine if no one knew about Hai Bodong when he just came back, but over the past two years everyone knows that he is the famous Ice Emperor, and that he even broke through to the Dou Zong level half a year ago. In the entire Jia Ma Empire, the only person who dares to comment on Hai Bodong's physique is probably Yun Xiao.

"Hey, remember to call Hai Bodong Grandpa next time."

Zijing sighed slightly and gave these instructions. Although Yun Xiao didn't understand why, he still nodded obediently.

"Yes, Xiaoxiao knows."

Yun Xiao agreed to this, but Zijing's face was still a little gloomy. With Yun Xiao's little brain, it would be useless for her to agree, because she would forget it when they met next time.

Forget it, you are still young. You will understand it naturally when you grow up.

Zijing smiled slightly and asked.

"Where do you want to go next, Xiaoxiao?"

"Hmm? Let me think about it!" Yun Xiao thought for a moment, then thought of something, raised his arm and said happily: "Xiao Xiao wants to find Sister Xiao Jing! I didn't see her the last time I went down the mountain!"

Xiao Ji used to go up the mountain to visit Yun Xiao often. Every time she did so, she would bring all kinds of delicious food and fun things with her. She would always play with her patiently, which made Yun Xiao like this beautiful and gentle sister very much. However, Xiao Ji was too busy recently and had not gone to Yunlan Sect to visit Yun Xiao.

And for some reason, Yun Xiao always had an inexplicable sense of intimacy with Xiao Wei.

"Let's go then~ Sit tight~"

Zijing carried Yunxiao on his back and rushed towards the palace. Ten minutes later, they arrived at the magnificent steps of the palace. Looking at the guards guarding in front of the palace, Zijing, who was already familiar with human society, naturally would not force his way in. When he was about to step forward and ask the other party to report, a familiar and heroic voice came from behind them.

"Xiaoxiao~ Zijing~"

Zijing turned around and saw two beautiful figures walking towards them. One of them was a taller and heroic woman who strode over, lifted Yun Xiao from Zijing's back, held her in her arms and rubbed her little face affectionately.

"Xiaoxiao~Are you here to play with your sister?"

"Sister, we are at the gate of the palace, please pay attention to your appearance."

Another shorter and elegant woman scolded with some anger, and Zijing also bowed respectfully to the two of them.

"Your Highness Yaoye, Princess Yaoyue, good afternoon."

"Oh~ Long time no see~"

The heroic woman grinned. She was the future queen of the Gama Empire, Princess Yao Ye. Two years had made her more resolute and bold. Under Xiao Ji's training, her strength had increased rapidly. With the help of various elixirs, she had just broken through to the one-star Dou Ling a few days ago. Her real combat power was far more than that.

The other elegant woman is the second princess Yaoyue. Compared with Yaoye, Yaoyue is obviously developing towards an elegant lady. Her strength has improved only averagely, but her alchemy skills have improved a lot under Gu He's guidance, and she has almost reached the level of a fifth-grade alchemist.

"Are you here to see the teacher? I'll take you in."

Before Zijing could explain her purpose, Yaoyue had already guessed why they came to the palace, and Zijing responded with a chuckle.

"Then I'll trouble you, Princess Yaoyue."

Then Zijing saw Yaoye, who was holding Yunxiao, staring at him, which made Zijing feel a little uncomfortable.

"Um. Your Highness Yaoye? Is there something wrong with me?"

"Ah, nothing." Yao Ye waved his hand lightly and smiled, "I just feel that you and Xiao Yan are becoming more and more alike. Every time I see you, I can see the shadow of Xiao Yan. I haven't seen him for almost two years."

"It's my pleasure."

Zijing was not dissatisfied with Yaoye's statement that he regarded her as Xiao Yan. Instead, she found it very useful.

Although Zijing has only been transformed for two years, her memory of Xiao Yan before the transformation is still very clear. Yaoye is right when he says that he and Xiao Yan are becoming more and more alike. Her current personality is influenced by Xiao Yan to a great extent. Zijing has always felt that if she were a human being, Xiao Yan's personality would be a well-deserved role model.

Moreover, for Zijing, who had never seen her father since childhood, Xiao Yan was the first human male she had come into contact with, and she had always had a respectful attitude towards Xiao Yan in her heart. Zijing even hoped that Xiao Yan could become her father.

Xiao Yan?

When he heard the name, Yun Xiao's eyes flashed with some doubt.

She had heard this name more than once, but had never seen him before, which made her very curious about this person.

The observant Yaoyue noticed the doubt in Yunxiao's eyes, raised her elbow and suddenly hit Yaoye, causing Yaoye to cry out in pain and look at her strangely.

"Yaoyue, why did you hit me?"

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Yaoyue looked at Yaoye, who had an innocent face, her eyes full of speechlessness.

Although Yun Yun has never said it explicitly, among Xiao Yan and Yun Yun's acquaintances, there are only a few who have not guessed the relationship between Xiao Yan and Yun Xiao. Zi Yun and Zi Jing each count as one, Yun Xiao himself counts as one, and Yao Ye, the future heir to the royal family, also counts as one.

From this incident, Yaoyue discovered that her sister was really stupid. She didn’t even know such an obvious thing. How could she be the queen of the Gama Empire in the future?

Yaoyue sighed deeply. To be honest, it was a good thing that Xiao Yi was there, otherwise she would be the one worrying about her silly sister all day long.

Chapter 417: Yihongyuan in Black Horn Region

In the imperial palace, in Jia Xingtian's study, Xiao Ji was reporting the progress on the front line to Jia Xingtian, while Gu He was listening quietly on the sofa in the room.

Two years passed. He was already at the peak of Douhuang and just one step away from becoming a Douzong. With the help of the Pozong Pill refined by Gu He, he successfully advanced to Douzong. Now his strength has stabilized at two stars, and his old face has become a little younger because of the breakthrough.

In the past two years, Xiao Ji has successfully broken through to the level of Dou Wang. His face has become more mature and he is more calm than two years ago. His hair, which was not long to begin with, has been cut shorter as it was in the way, but his temperament that makes people feel at ease and intoxicated is still the same. During these two years, he was promoted from Imperial Master to State Master, and his say in the Jia Ma Empire is second only to Jia Xingtian.

Gu He has not been idle in the past two years. Relying on elixirs, he successfully broke through to the Douhuang level. His alchemy skills have barely touched the threshold of the seventh level. His former title of Alchemy King has been promoted to Alchemy Emperor.

"Xiao Li has sent a message that the seven leaders of the Snake Tribe are willing to select men from their subordinates, and the three leaders, Mobas, Yanci and Heidu, will lead the troops to the border to defend together with the soldiers of the Gama Empire."

Xiao Ji placed the report document in his hand in front of Jia Xingtian, and Gu He, who was sitting on the sofa, also spoke.

"The basic elixirs needed for the frontline have been prepared these days. Jia Lao can send people to the frontline at any time."

"Well, thank you for your hard work."

Jia Xingtian nodded slightly, and Xiao Ji continued.

"Also, Her Highness Yaoye has asked me to let her guard the border together. I cannot make the decision on this matter with my status, so please let Master Jia know."

Xiao Wei said this with a tone of helplessness and a bit of admiration.

Under normal circumstances, Xiao Jing did not need Jia Xingtian's consent for matters concerning the Jia Ma Empire and could give orders directly. Not only did his position give him the power, but Jia Xingtian also trusted Xiao Jing enough to delegate power to him directly.

But what happened in the night was another matter.

Yao Ye, the eldest princess of the royal family and the future heir of the Gama Empire, is unwilling to stay in the rear with such a noble status. Instead, she takes the initiative to request to go to the border to share the hardships with the soldiers. Most people sitting in this position do not have such courage.

It would be fine on normal days, but the border has been extremely chaotic recently and war could break out at any time. In this situation, the future royal heir took the initiative to ask to go to the battlefield, which clearly shows that he is determined to die.

Xiao Ji neither agreed nor disagreed with Yao Ye's request. No matter what his opinion was, Jia Xingtian would definitely not agree.

"No! Don't even let her think about it!"

Just as Xiao Ji had expected, Jia Xingtian rejected it without hesitation and knocked on the table in anger.