Though he still looked like the same boy, his dark eyes now held a chilling calmness.
"Nothing… I'm just overthinking."
Xiao Yan shook his head, smiling. Even in his past life, he could forgive them. Why worry about such small things now?
The great Flame Emperor worrying about trivialities—if anyone knew, they'd laugh.
"Mei'er, after taking this pill, I feel sleepy. I won't chat much. You should go rest early."
The pill's effect already warmed his body, making him drowsy.
Moreover, he was no longer twelve. There was no reason to talk about childish matters with a ten-year-old girl.
"Oh… then rest well, Big Brother."
Xiao Mei nodded, disappointed. She had worked hard to care for him, but Xiao Yan had no interest.
After Xiao Mei left, Xiao Yan kept his eyes closed, a faint smile on his lips.
"People's hearts change; the unchanging are few. As long as I am strong, those near me will remain. Worrying about this… my heart is too narrow."
The next morning, Xiao Yan was awakened by a tickling sensation on his face. Opening his eyes, he saw a beautiful little face.
Sunlight streamed through the window, bathing her fair face in golden light, her jade-like skin radiant.
"Big Brother, you're finally awake."
Seeing her youthful but breathtaking face, Xiao Yan smiled gently, reaching out to twirl a lock of her hair.
"Riding together as children, playing by the bed, living in Utan City, carefree as we grew. Xun'er, the story took many twists and turns, luckily you were always by my side."
Brother Yan, how's your body feeling now?"
Letting the boy play with her hair, the girl rested her chin in her hands, gazing at Xiao Yan's face.
"After a night of rest, I feel much better."
Xiao Yan looked at Xun'er, restraining the impulse to pull her into his arms.
In his past life of tens of thousands of years, such a greeting.....hugging immediately.....was normal.
But this time was different. This little girl was barely old enough to be called a young lady. If he acted rashly, he would scare her.
His Dou Qi had been completely drained by Yao Lao, leaving him a little weak, but thanks to the Restorative Pill and a full day's rest, he had already recovered about eighty to ninety percent.
"It's good to see you're fine. Uncle Xiao Zhan said he wanted to see you as soon as you woke."
Xun'er blinked her pretty eyes.
"That's fine. I should also go see Father."
Xiao Yan smiled faintly and slowly got out of bed, reaching to hold Xun'er's small hand.
"No! Brother Yan, didn't you take enough advantage yesterday? If you do this again, I won't talk to you."
Seeing Xiao Yan like this, Xun'er hurriedly withdrew her hand, her small face flushing a deeper red.
"Sorry, it's a habit."
Xiao Yan chuckled softly, thinking: What's the big deal? Someday, you'll have to give me children anyway.
He quickly let go of such thoughts and stepped out, walking along the tree-lined path toward Xiao Zhan's room.
Xun'er followed behind him, her small feet leisurely stepping on the stone tiles, her long hair swaying around her slender waist.
But the clever glint in her eyes revealed a trace of mischief.
"Ever since Brother Yan made that mistake in cultivation, he seems to have changed a bit…
But I actually like this version of him more."
"Father, you wanted to see me?"
Xiao Zhan was discussing matters with several elders. Upon seeing Xiao Yan, his face immediately brightened with a kind smile.
The other elders also smiled slightly, though Xiao Yan noticed that their expressions were somewhat forced.
"Yan'er, how is your body now?"
Xiao Zhan asked first, concern in his voice.
"With Father's Restorative Pill and a day's rest, I've mostly recovered."
Xiao Yan replied with a smile.
The Third Elder, however, was blunt, keeping his gaze firmly on Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan, has your Dou Qi recovered?"
As he spoke, all the elders' eyes were fixed on Xiao Yan.
"No. My Dou Qi has fallen to Third Tier."
Xiao Yan shook his head slightly. Upon hearing this, the elders could no longer hide their disappointment; even Xiao Zhan looked subtly gloomy.
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