NOVEL NEXT Chapter 20: Danger
Chapter 20: Danger
Su Yun was unaware of what was happening in the Xiao Family. At this moment, he had already returned home.
Cooperating with the Xiao Family was a strategic move that would take some time to yield significant results. True strength lay in the mind, and Su Yun had patience. Today, he chose not to contact Xiao Yan directly. It was better to have a suitable reason, avoiding an abrupt approach.
"Brother!"
Seeing Su Yun return, Xiao Yi Xian greeted him with a smile.
Su Yun looked at Xiao Yi Xian running towards him, a hint of a smile crossing his face.
Although he initially took her in because he saw her potential, after spending this time together, they had become like family. They resembled siblings, relying on each other to survive in this harsh world.
Holding Xiao Yi Xian in his arms, Su Yun's eyes flashed with a touch of concern.
The matter of the Woeful Poison Body was still unresolved, and he couldn't let it go. Reviving a loved one wasn't an easy task. Moreover, with Xiao Yi Xian's spiritual power, he wasn't sure if her soul would simply dissipate upon death.
In life, everyone needed to protect something. Without desires, what was the point of being human? Even if one became powerful, the loneliness and desolation could drive a person insane.
Su Yun recalled the words Yao Chen said to Xiao Yan in the original work, understanding the meaning behind them. He might not comprehend the deeper meaning of life, but he knew that Xiao Yi Xian was family, and that was enough.
"Brother, can you take Yi Xian out for a stroll? It's been a long time since Yi Xian went out."
Xiao Yi Xian, in Su Yun's arms, whispered.
Su Yun chuckled at her request.
"Sure! Today, Brother will take you for a good stroll."
"Yay!"
Xiao Yi Xian cheered joyfully. These days, she had been feeling a bit cooped up.
Today still had plenty of time, so Su Yun took Xiao Yi Xian to the markets within Wutan City.
Because of his need to collect materials for refining Foundation Qi Elixirs, he had visited all the markets in Wutan City. Su Yun was familiar with every nook and cranny, knowing where to find delicious food and interesting things.
The two enjoyed their day in Wutan City.
For Su Yun, Wutan City held little fascination, but for Xiao Yi Xian, everything was novel and exciting. Whenever she saw something she liked, Su Yun bought it for her. With his current wealth, these trinkets and toys were nothing noteworthy.
As they strolled until it got dark, they walked back home, each holding various-sized packages in their hands.
Due to the crowded streets and prying eyes in the city, they didn't feel comfortable storing their purchases in the spatial ring. In one intersection, Su Yun suddenly pulled Xiao Yi Xian into a corner.
Huh?
Xiao Yi Xian looked at Su Yun with confusion. They were almost home; why were they taking a detour?
"Look straight ahead, don't turn back, and don't make a sound. Someone is following us."
Su Yun whispered to Xiao Yi Xian's ear.
Huh?!
Xiao Yi Xian's body stiffened for a moment before returning to normal. Though young, she was smart.
Su Yun's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness.
This world worked in such a way. If you stayed quiet and didn't cause trouble, problems would still find their way to you. Being weak was the original sin.
They had concealed the spatial ring's existence earlier, but the coins they used for shopping were enough to attract unsavory individuals.
The person tailing them was skilled, clearly an old hand. However, having spent a year in the Magic Beast Mountain Range and absorbed the experience of Yao Chen, Su Yun had keen senses. He had long noticed the suspicious figure.
Name: Little Black
Gender: Male
Cultivation: Five-Star Dou Master
Constitution: None
Attribute: Wood
Cultivation Technique: High Yellow Grade, "Mountain Chicken Sutra"
Dou Skill: High Yellow Grade, "Chicken Sphere"
He had seen this person's information when he was in the marketplace.
"This place is not bad."
Little Black observed the surroundings, revealing a sinister smile.
"Hey, you two brats up ahead! Hand over all the gold coins you've got!"
Little Black wore a malicious grin, revealing his figure confidently. With only two kids around the age of ten, their cultivation levels couldn't be that high. For someone of his strength, capturing them would be a piece of cake.
Su Yun and Xiao Yi Xian acted terrified. Su Yun took out some gold coins from his pocket and placed everything on the ground.
"The money, all of it is yours. Please spare us."
Su Yun and Xiao Yi Xian huddled together, appearing anxious. A faint, imperceptible glint of coldness flashed in their eyes. Little Black was asking for trouble!
Although this person had a cultivation level four stages higher, the techniques and skills he cultivated were of a lower grade. With Su Yun's strength, defeating him across levels wasn't difficult.
However, Xiao Yi Xian was still present, and Su Yun needed to ensure a one-hit kill!
Little Black had a smug expression on his face. He had noticed these two kids in the marketplace, splurging on various items. After observing them carefully, he concluded that they weren't young masters or misses from any influential family, probably just individuals who came across a windfall.
He didn't have any guards with him, which confirmed his suspicions.
Little Black approached Su Yun and Xiao Yi Xian slowly. As he got closer, Su Yun's confidence in landing a lethal blow increased.
60%...
70%...
80%...
As a close-range battle skill, "Eight Extreme Explosion" was already perfected. This person didn't cultivate any high-grade defensive techniques, nor did he have a defensive-oriented constitution. Su Yun had a high chance of a fatal strike.
The confidence continued to rise, but Su Yun didn't strike immediately. This person had been lured by the money, and the moment he bent down to pick up the coins would be the moment of his demise.
Little Black walked up to them, not bothering to deal with them first. Instead, he crouched down, intending to collect the scattered coins.
The moment Little Black's hand touched the coins, Su Yun acted swiftly.
Eight Extreme Explosion!
Su Yun's elbow struck directly at the top of Little Black's head.
What?!
Little Black's mind roared with fury. He tried to get up, but his body was already uncontrollably flying backward.
"Explode!"
Without hesitation, Su Yun directly activated the eight layers of hidden energy inside Little Black's body.
Little Black's head exploded with a resounding bang, and red and white matter splattered on the ground.
"Ugh..."
Seeing such a gruesome scene, Xiao Yi Xian looked uncomfortable, covering her mouth with her small hand and crouching down.
Su Yun quickly crouched down, patting Xiao Yi Xian's back.
It was normal for her to feel uneasy witnessing such a bloody scene.
Having experienced a similar situation in the Magic Beast Mountain Range, Su Yun understood that situations like this were common, especially in the range of demonic beasts.
Su Yun collected the items and gold coins from the ground and stored them in his spatial ring. He then carried Xiao Yi Xian and flew back home.
Back home, Su Yun comforted Xiao Yi Xian for a while. As night fell, Xiao Yi Xian once again lay on Su Yun's bed, entering a deep sleep.
(End of this chapter)
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