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

Chapter 71 The Girl's Expectation, Xiao Ran Returns

The next two days

After Xiao Ran had fully mastered the two combat techniques, Dragon Transformation and Shadow Strike, he was able to achieve mastery.

Looking at the familiar plants and trees, he sighed softly.

"Little Fairy Doctor, I will be back!"

Then he summoned his battle aura wings and flew up into the sky above the small valley.

With a flap of his wings, he instantly soared into the clouds.

When passing through Qingshan Town, Xiao Ran did not stop to check.

Things have changed, and old things only add to the sadness.

His gaze inadvertently drifted to a certain spot, then he shook his head helplessly.

……

The Xiao family of Wutan City.

Xiao Xun'er seemed exceptionally happy today.

Because she already knew that her beloved brother Xiao Ran, whom she had been away from for several months, would be returning today.

So early in the morning, Xiao Xun'er got up and dressed herself up beautifully, waiting for her beloved to return.

However, even by the afternoon, that figure still hadn't appeared in Xiao Xun'er's expectant eyes.

Xiao Xun'er lowered her head, pouted, and wandered alone in the courtyard.

"Why haven't they come back yet? Did Brother Xiao Ran get delayed on the way?"

He then tilted his head.

"No way, Brother Xiao Ran was already a six-star Dou Shi, and he has improved again this time."

"There shouldn't be any problems in this small city of Wutan."

Then, helplessly, he shook his head.

"Did he find out that I sent Elder Ling back to protect Brother Xiao Ran?"

"Could it be that he found out and is angry?"

"Haha, of course not."

Just then, a familiar laugh came from outside the courtyard gate.

"Brother Xiao Ran!"

Xiao Xun'er's eyes suddenly lit up with joy, and she turned to look in the direction of the distant gate, her eyes lighting up.

A young man in white was standing smiling outside the courtyard gate, looking at him.

Xiao Xun'er's eyes reddened involuntarily, and her nose tingled slightly.

Because the person who appeared was none other than her beloved Xiao Ran.

Xiao Xun'er instinctively rushed towards Xiao Ran.

She was almost in Xiao Ran's arms, but she abruptly stopped.

Xiao Ran, who had already opened his arms, was ready to embrace Xiao Xun'er as she rushed towards him like a swallow returning to its nest.

He stared at Xiao Xun'er in astonishment, and asked in confusion,

"Xun'er, what's wrong? Aren't you happy I'm back?"

Xiao Xun'er's originally cheerful and happy face instantly turned into a pout so wide it could hold two oil bottles.

"Hmph, Brother Xiao Ran, you're so mean."

Xiao Ran scratched his head and looked himself up and down.

He said, somewhat awkwardly.

"I'm sorry, Xun'er, I rushed back as soon as I left the palace, and I haven't even packed my things yet."

Xiao Xun'er gave a soft snort and tilted her head slightly to look in the other direction.

"Xun'er doesn't dislike Brother Xiao Ran."

But what came out of his mouth were words that made Xiao Ran's heart skip a beat.

"Who is Little Fairy Doctor? Who is she? Where is she?"

Xiao Ran was covered in sweat. Fortunately, he had anticipated this and quickly said to Xiao Xun'er,

"She is a friend I met in Qingshan Town."

"Friend?" Xiao Xun'er glanced at Xiao Ran.

"Are you really just friends?"

Xiao Ran gave an awkward smile, his eyes darting around.

"Not yet."

"You... Hmph! I... Xun'er is ignoring you."

Xiao Xun'er turned her head, and her jet-black hair shone with youthful luster in the sunlight.

Xiao Ran quickly stepped forward and grabbed Xiao Xun'er's hand.

"Xun'er, actually, that Little Fairy Doctor is also a person with a tragic fate."

As he spoke, Xiao Ran gave a brief account of Little Fairy Doctor's background and her situation.

When Xiao Xun'er heard about Xiao Yixian's tragic past and how her only friend was Xiao Ran, and how she left alone so as not to implicate him, her eyes also turned red.

She looked at Xiao Ran with a slightly reproachful expression.

"Brother Xiao Ran, why don't you bring her back? Is Xun'er such an unreasonable person in your eyes?"

"Of course not," Xiao Ran shook his head and then said.

Some things cannot be forced; when the time comes, we will meet again.

Then, smiling, he said to Xiao Xun'er...

"Okay, stop being angry. I haven't had anything good to eat for two months. How about you come with me to Delicious Chef? I'll treat you to something delicious."

Xiao Xun'er tilted her head and looked at Xiao Ran.

"Then I'll have a full Warcraft feast, are you willing to part with that?"

Xiao Ran patted his chest and said,

"As long as Xun'er likes it, I'd be willing to eat me out of house and home."

Xiao Xun'er chuckled, her laughter as sweet as a hundred flowers blooming, and said in a delicate voice,

"Hmph! Don't think I'll let you off the hook just because of this."

"Since you're so sincere, Brother Xiao Ran, I'll give you that favor."

Xiao Ran breathed a slight sigh of relief.

I thought to myself, "That was close! Thank goodness the rain has stopped and the sun is shining."

Then Xiao Ran took Xiao Xun'er's hand.

"Let's go then. I just happened to be back around this time. I guess you haven't had dinner yet?"

Xiao Ran came all the way from the Green Mountain Monster Mountain Range, with almost no stops along the way.

Even so, it still took half a day to fly there.

Xiao Xun'er looked at Xiao Ran's travel-worn appearance and shook her head slightly.

"Why don't you continue washing up, Brother Xiao Ran?"

Xiao Ran reached out and gently tapped Xiao Xun'er's little nose, saying...

"You're so considerate of me. But I haven't eaten yet either, so let's go together."

"Uh-huh."

Upon hearing Xiao Ran's words, Xiao Xun'er nodded happily.

He followed Xiao Ran out of the courtyard with a big smile, as if nothing had happened.

Xiao Ran reached out and grasped Xiao Xun'er's hand, unconsciously tightening his grip a bit.

He knew that Xiao Xun'er didn't mean he didn't care about this matter, but rather that she cared about him and didn't want him to be bothered by it.

What an understanding girl!

Xiao Ran secretly vowed in his heart that he must protect Xiao Xun'er and not let her suffer any harm.

After the two left the Xiao family,

Upon hearing the news, Xiao Zhan rushed over and hurriedly asked the people around him.

"Where is she? Where is Ran'er now?"

The servant hurriedly replied, "Young Master Xiao Ran has already gone out for a stroll with Miss Xun'er."

Xiao Zhan, who had come with high spirits, shook his head helplessly and sighed.

"Being young is great."

The elder standing to the side asked,

"Clan leader, should I arrange for someone to bring Young Master Xiao Ran back?"

"After all, Young Master Xiao Ran always has extraordinary methods when it comes to these matters."

Xiao Zhan smiled and shook his head.

"Never mind, he just got back today, let him spend some time with Xun'er."

"Ran'er went out. That child is usually all alone and has no one to talk to. She's quite lonely."

"We can talk about other things tomorrow."

"The chieftain is absolutely right."

……

Xiao Ran accompanied Xiao Xun'er as they entered the Xiao Family Market.

He noticed that the market was significantly more deserted than when he last visited.

The once bustling streets were now deserted.

Xiao Ran frowned and looked at Xiao Xun'er beside him.

"Xun'er, do you know what's going on at Xiao Family Market?"

Xiao Xun'er frowned her pretty eyebrows and said,

"I also heard Uncle Xiao Zhan mention that the Jia Lie family hired a first-grade alchemist a month ago to compete with Xiao Jia for market share."

"Oh, I see."

Xiao Ran nodded, but he was puzzled. Did Xiao Yan only care about cultivation and not care about the Xiao family?

Then he asked,

"Has the Xiao family taken any countermeasures?"

Xiao Xun'er knew that Xiao Ran cared about clan affairs, and smiled.

"I heard that the clan seems to have hired a mysterious alchemist to help them."

Xiao Ran's original intention to beat Xiao Yan up when they got back was greatly diminished.

He nodded slightly and sighed.

"Looks like that little guy is still not as skilled as the others."

Xiao Xun'er tilted her head, looking at Xiao Ran with a puzzled expression.

Just then, an annoying voice came from ahead.

"Oh, isn't this Miss Xun'er from the Xiao family?"

"A chance encounter is worse than a planned meeting. I happen to be going to Delicious Chef for a meal anyway. How about Miss Xun'er grants us the honor of getting to know each other?"

(End of this chapter)