Battle Through the Heavens, Reborn as Xiao Yan's Sister

Chapter 28 Fangshi
Time flies,
A month has passed since the Xiao family's coming-of-age ceremony.

With the coming-of-age ceremony over, most members of the clan who have turned sixteen face essentially two paths:
One type is the young clansmen whose fighting spirit is below the seventh level. They will be transferred out of the clan one after another and assigned to various industries in other places. They will become a stepping stone for the operation of the clan for life, silently dedicating their lives to the clan. Unless they have some extraordinary luck, it will be difficult for them to turn their lives around.

The second option is for the outstanding members who remain, who can continue to enjoy the resources provided by the family and then immerse themselves in their studies to prepare for the upcoming entrance exam for Canaan Academy. If they are successfully admitted to Canaan Academy, they can return to the family after graduation and be directly promoted to the core management level of the family.

Therefore, a family's coming-of-age ceremony can be considered one of the most important turning points in a person's life.

"Sister Yue'er, in three more months, it seems like it will be the enrollment period for Canaan Academy this year, right?" On the bustling street, a girl's voice, as melodious as a silver bell, came from beside Xiao Yue.

Canaan Academy, a renowned academy of martial arts on the Dou Qi Continent, possesses strength far beyond what ordinary people can imagine. If it comes to foundational strength, even the Jia Ma Empire would probably not dare to provoke it easily.

The location is situated at the border of the Gama Empire and two nearby great empires. Even in such a lawless region, it still holds a transcendent status, which speaks volumes about its powerful foundation.

Moreover, its admission standards only consider qualifications and not background, making it a sacred place in the hearts of many poor students in mainland China.

"Canaan Academy? If I have the chance, I'd like to go and see the scenery there, but as for enrolling, let's forget about it. They can't teach me anything anyway..." Xiao Yue chuckled.

This statement is not a lie.

She knew very well that she was on a different path, and no one could teach her anything on this path; she had to find her own way forward by exploring on her own.

"If you're not going to Canaan Academy, does Sister Yue'er want to travel the continent?" Xiao Xun'er seemed to understand her thoughts and asked with some curiosity.

Xiao Yue nodded.

She couldn't stay cooped up in Wutan City forever, working in isolation. On this vast and magical continent, even the Gama Empire was just the tip of the iceberg. The world was so big, and she wanted to see it.

"Then Xun'er also wants to travel the continent with her sister..." The girl's eyes curved into shallow crescents as she walked up to Xiao Yue and said in a playful and cute manner.

Xiao Yue joked, "That would also require your family's consent."

When Xiao Xun'er's father sent her to the Xiao family, Xiao Yue knew that this little girl's family was not simple and that the situation within the family must be quite complicated. Otherwise, no father would be willing to send his precious daughter to another family to be raised.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xun'er seemed to have thought of something as well, her eyes dimmed slightly, and her expression became somewhat downcast.

"Don't think too much. It's a rare opportunity to go shopping, so have some fun today..." Xiao Yue noticed Xiao Xun'er's emotional change, reached out and rubbed her head, then chuckled and changed the subject.

The two continued their stroll through the bustling streets.
This is a large market town built in the east of the city. There are several similar markets in Wutan City, each controlled by one of the three major families in the city. The market town they came to is controlled by the Xiao family.

To call it control is more like maintaining order and security in the market. In return, adventurers, mercenaries, or merchants who set up stalls in the market have to pay a commission to the family. This has always been the rule in the Dou Qi Continent, and it is rare to see anyone causing trouble.

As they entered through the market gate, there were two guards from the Xiao family at the entrance. They clearly recognized Xiao Yue and her companion, and upon seeing their arrival, they were both taken aback before bowing slightly.

"Young Miss, Miss Xun'er, have you come to the market to buy something?" A respectful voice came from afar.

Seven or eight street guards dressed in the Xiao family's uniform were standing there, and the one who spoke was a strong man of about thirty years old who was the leader. The man had a badge on his chest with six gold stars on it, which clearly indicated that he was a six-star Dou Zhe.

This man, named Payne, is an honest and reliable person. He is a patrol captain in this market, which shows that his family has a strict control over this market, as it brings in considerable profits.

“I was bored in the clan, so I came out for a stroll. Uncle Payne, you go ahead and do your work…” Xiao Yue said.

"Then please feel free to wander around, ladies. We have people all over the market. If you need anything, just give us a call!" The respectful address of "Uncle" made Payne's smile deepen.

"Um…"

Xiao Yue nodded politely, then took Xiao Xun'er's hand and entered the market.

"Pari, take two men and follow Miss Xiao Yue and her companion. Warn those thugs and pickpockets in the market that anyone who dares to lay a finger on the two young ladies will be kicked out of the market!" Payne instructed his subordinates as he watched their retreating figures.

"Yes, Captain!" A young man behind him nodded in a deep voice, waved his hand, and led two guards into the crowd.

"Hehe, Miss Xiao Yue is still so gentle..." Uncle Payne smiled and sighed as he watched the three people merge into the crowd.

In fact, everyone in the Xiao family knew that although Xiao Yue appeared aloof on the surface, she was only polite and gentle when dealing with those who had ill intentions. When dealing with the weak and the grassroots, she was actually very polite and gentle.

the other side,
Xiao Yue strolled through the market with Xun'er.

The majority of people here are adventurers and mercenaries, who set up stalls in groups of three or five, talking about the exciting adventures they had while doing quests, strange magical beasts, rare and precious materials, and the martial arts techniques and fighting skills left behind by their predecessors in some caves.

The market is a mixed bag, with both genuine and fake items on the stalls. It all depends on whether you have a discerning eye, otherwise you can easily buy counterfeit goods.

However, because she often comes here to hunt for bargains, Xiao Yue has a good understanding of the market. She has a good eye and rarely makes a mistake. Moreover, she often finds some good things here. For example, last month, she found a piece of scrap iron at a street stall, which contained a low-level Xuan-rank fighting technique called "Absorb Palm".

This is why Xiao Yue brought Xiao Xun'er here.

Although the fighting techniques, cultivation methods, and alchemy of this world are not part of her system at all, the three thousand great paths lead to the same goal, so it's not bad to observe and learn from them.

"However, the number of people in the market seems to be a bit less today..." She frowned slightly as she looked at the streets, which were a little quieter than usual.

At this time,

A commotion arose ahead, which caught Xiao Yue's attention.

(End of this chapter)