In Battle Through the Heavens, lying down makes you stronger.

Chapter 4 missions are released, and iconic scenes are about to unfold.

Watching the two of them walk side by side towards the edge of the arena, like a perfect couple.

Many men and women in the room showed expressions of longing and envy.

On the second floor, not far from the test plaza.

Xiao Zhan watched this scene and slowly nodded in satisfaction.

He spoke to the three elders beside him,

"Perhaps the most correct thing I, Xiao Zhan, have done since becoming the clan leader was going to the ancestral hall to pay respects to our ancestors that winter!"

The eldest elder of the Xiao family stroked his beard, nodded with a cheerful smile, and said...

"The clan chief is right. If you hadn't carefully examined it back then, I'm afraid I would have punished this little brat who tricked me into bowing several times that very day!"

Then, with a touch of emotion, he said...

"With this son, the Xiao family will surely prosper in the future! Returning to the capital of Jiama will not be a dream!"

The second elder of the Xiao family nodded in agreement.

"That's right! With Xiao Ran's talent, he has already reached the third level of Dou Zhe at the age of fourteen."

"I suppose by the time he holds his coming-of-age ceremony, he might become a high-level fighter!"

The third elder of the Xiao family nodded and said,

"That makes sense, but this kid is just too lazy."

"If he had used the time he used to sleep to cultivate, he would probably have become at least a mid-level fighter by now."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan nodded in agreement.

She let out a soft sigh.

"Sigh, what can we do?"

"However, the tallest tree in the forest is the first to be felled by the wind. Perhaps for our Xiao family, this is the best outcome!"

"Perhaps this is what people often refer to as losing the Eastern Continent but gaining the Western Continent."

As he spoke, Xiao Zhan's gaze involuntarily drifted to a slender figure not far away, heading alone towards the back mountain of the Xiao family.

He sighed helplessly to himself.

Then I looked towards the outer edge of the square and saw the two figures walking side by side, like a golden boy and a jade girl.

He nodded in satisfaction.

Xiao Ran brought Xiao Xun'er to Xiao Family Market.

In the past, Xiao Ran often took Xiao Xun'er out for trips, so they were naturally very familiar with each other.

When the guards of the Xiao family saw Xiao Ran arrive, the head guard immediately bowed and saluted him.

"Young Master Xiao Ran."

Everyone in the Xiao family knows about this famous "sleeping genius".

Xiao Ran smiled and nodded,

"Uncle Payne, how's the market doing lately?"

Chief of the Guard Payne said with a smile,

"Business in Xiaojiafang has been relatively normal these days."

"You and Miss Xun'er are here for...?"

Xiao Ran turned to look at Xiao Xun'er, whom he was holding hands with, and said with a smile,

"I'm just accompanying Xun'er out for a meal. Uncle Payne, don't worry about us, you can go about your business."

"Yes, Young Master Xiao Ran, please feel free to call me if you need anything."

Payne smiled and nodded, then slowly retreated.

Xiao Xun'er smiled and said calmly.

"Brother Xiao Ran, everyone respects you very much."

"And you remain as kind to them as ever."

Xiao Ran smiled.

"The most important thing between people is mutual respect."

"If someone treats me with respect, I will treat them with even greater respect."

"Besides, it's precisely because of people like Uncle Payne that we have this opportunity."

"Only then can we protect the Xiao family's market business, and only then can we enjoy the resources within the family and cultivate in peace."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xun'er's eyes sparkled with admiration as she looked at Xiao Ran.

Xiao Ran held Xiao Xun'er's hand.

"Let's go, Delicious Chef is just ahead."

"But remember to eat less later, or I won't talk to you anymore if you get fat."

"Hmph! No way!"

Xiao Xun'er wrinkled her nose and gave a soft snort.

"It's Xiao Ran who gets fat. I'm a girl, I won't get fat."

Just then, an annoying voice came from behind.

"Oh, isn't this Miss Xun'er?"

"Would you like me to be Miss Xun'er's guide and help her have a good time sightseeing?"

Upon hearing this voice, Xiao Ran turned his head to look.

A man with a slender frame, wearing a large robe, and a pale face, was looking at Xiao Xun'er with a fawning smile.

Xiao Xun'er ignored the man and turned to Xiao Ran,

"Brother Xiao Ran, let's go!"

Xiao Ran frowned.

"Galeão, this is our Xiao family's own market. Even if you wanted to be a guide, it wouldn't be your turn, would it?"

"Have you been taking too many drugs?"

Galeo glared at Xiao Ran.

"I am speaking to Miss Xun'er, please do not interfere with Miss Xun'er's independent thoughts."

Xiao Ran smiled irritably, then raised his and Xiao Xun'er's hands, which were clasped together.

"Xun'er is my girlfriend. You want to invite her to dinner? Who do you think you are?"

"You..." Galeo was clearly very angry.

But when he thought of how he had been brutally beaten by the invincible iron fist of this boy in front of him, he still managed to hold back.

He let out two cold laughs.

"Heh, the Xiao family's market town, is that it? We'll see!"

Xiao Xun'er, standing beside Xiao Ran, frowned.

"What do you mean?"

Galeo sneered twice and glared fiercely at Xiao Ran.

"What do you mean? You'll find out in a while, but don't come begging me then!"

After saying this, Galeo turned and left with his guards.

Xiao Xun'er didn't even see Galeo's figure, and said to Xiao Ran,

"Brother Xiao Ran, this Galeo seems to be plotting something."

"Xun'er found out too?"

Xiao Ran smiled calmly, and then said with a smile,

"He's just a clown, no need to pay him any mind."

"Come on, I'll take you to eat something delicious."

"OK!"

"Brother Xiao Ran is the best!"

Xiao Xun'er spoke happily, letting Xiao Ran hold her hand and slowly walk forward.

Just as Xiao Ran was strolling around the Xiao family market with Xiao Xun'er, arm in arm with her, they were enjoying their time together.

The back mountain of the Xiao family.

A gaunt figure frantically swung his fists and feet, emitting low, hissing roars.

"I must become stronger!"

"I will work hard! I want to become..."

"A strong person!"

Not far from the jungle, a sturdy and broad-shouldered figure watched the boy wildly swinging his fists and feet, sweating profusely.

He sighed helplessly.

"Sigh! Yan'er, all these years I've treated Xiao Ran like my own son. I think he'll be grateful for this kindness and take good care of you in the future!"

Then, he turned and left.

Early the next morning.

Xiao Ran had just gotten up and was thinking about where he could find a good feng shui spot to lie down today.

Just then, the system's voice came into my mind.

[Ding! A "lie-down" task has been issued.]

[Please lie down in the Xiao family's reception room for two hours. Completing this task will earn you a generous reward.]

"A mission has arrived? The Xiao family's reception room?"

Xiao Ran raised an eyebrow.

Then he frowned and murmured softly.

"The fall of this genius has just ended, and next up should be the annulment of the engagement trope, and the old man's appearance, right?"

Thinking of the generous rewards involved in the story missions, Xiao Ran raised his sleeve and wiped away non-existent drool from the corner of his mouth!

Let's go! These iconic scenes are absolutely not to be missed!

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(End of this chapter)