After everyone was reborn, I was strictly disciplined.

Xie Ciwen held him in her arms, her steps still slow and leisurely as she moved down the bluestone path, the mountain breeze carrying the astringent scent of grass and trees past her ears.

He looked down at the little one in his arms, his tone heavy with compromise: "Well, from now on, whatever you do, your brother won't forcefully stop you anymore."

He paused, his originally gentle brows suddenly tightened, his face darkened, and his aura became more serious.

Xie Ciwen gently tapped Xie Xingran's reddened nose with his fingertip, the force was light but full of seriousness: "But you must remember two things, these are the bottom line, you must never cross them."

Xie Xingran blinked, her fingertips unconsciously tugging at Xie Ciwen's sleeve, and listened obediently.

"First, you can no longer kill the Chosen One like you did today."

Xie Ciwen's gaze was exceptionally solemn as he said, word by word, "Secondly, you are not allowed to bully or insult others at will, and you must not kill innocent people indiscriminately."

"Unless someone harbors murderous intent towards you and you are forced to, you must never easily take action to kill."

He paused, his fingertips tracing Xie Xingran's soft hair, a barely perceptible sense of melancholy and cherishment welling up in his eyes.

In his previous life, he lost Xie Xingran once, and the heart-wrenching pain he felt was still unforgettable.

In this life, he lowered his bottom line for Xie Xingran again and again. What he asked for was never that Xie Xingran be obedient and sensible. As long as Xie Xingran was safe and sound and could stand vividly in front of him, that would be enough.

As for correcting her character, he wasn't in a hurry. Xie Xingran was still young, and there was plenty of time; he could teach her gradually.

As his thoughts drifted away, Xie Ciwen's gaze darkened further.

What's more urgent right now is to improve my strength and get back in shape as soon as possible.

He was forcibly dragged into this unfamiliar world of cultivation by the system, where his former strength, the Xie family background, and his reputation as a healer were all reduced to zero.

If Xie Xingran causes any more trouble in the future, how can he protect his beloved younger brother when he has nothing left?

This sense of powerlessness filled him with anxiety.

"Huh?" Xie Xingran's face brightened instantly upon hearing this, her lips twitched involuntarily, and a hint of disappointment flickered in her eyes. She muttered under her breath, "That's so boring..."

But before he could finish speaking, he met Xie Ciwen's suddenly cold gaze, and froze. He quickly changed his words, raising his small hand as if to make a promise, and coaxed softly:

"I promise! Ranran promises to listen to her second brother and not bully others!"

But a hint of resentment and cunning lurked in his lowered eyes; he had already forgotten those words: Yeah, right! Hehe.

Xie Ciwen paused, then slowly squatted down to meet Xie Xingran's eyes. His seriousness was tempered with tenderness as he said, "Ranran, be good. This time, you must listen to your second brother."

"Second brother won't harm you. This world is different from our modern world. The cultivation world emphasizes cause and effect. Once you get involved in the karma of killing, you will only be plagued by trouble in the future, and it will be a loss."

"I know, Second Brother~" Xie Xingran snuggled closer to him, tugging at his clothes and acting coquettishly, her voice soft and sticky, "I promise I won't provoke those chosen ones anymore, okay?"

"That's good." Xie Ciwen reached out and rubbed his head, responding in a flat tone, but in his heart he was unsure about the promise.

He had heard such promises too many times in his previous life, but Xie Xingran always forgot them as soon as he turned his back, continuing to do as he pleased and act recklessly.

In this life, he would never indulge her again and would have to discipline Ranran more strictly. A faint shadow of darkness flashed across Xie Ciwen's eyes.

This world of cultivation is far more dangerous than the modern world, yet it also holds infinite possibilities.

Even Xie Xingran, who is always picky, said that she didn't want to leave this place.

Xie Ciwen, did he ever want to leave? He and his brothers came into this world to protect Xie Xingran.

As long as Ranran is there, no matter which world he is in, it is his home.

Since Ranran likes it, they will stay here as well.

Moreover, cultivators have long lifespans, so they have plenty of time to guide and discipline Xie Xingran little by little, and accompany him as he grows up.

Xie Ciwen lowered his eyes, concealing the dark emotions surging within them, and gently patted Xie Xingran's back with his fingertips before continuing to carry him down the mountain.

As the sunlight gradually slanted westward, it cast long shadows of the two people.

Before long, the two arrived at the foot of the mountain. Not far away stood the magnificent architectural complex of the Fire Marrow Pill Holy Land.

Xie Ciwen had just broken free from the jade bracelet and was suppressing his body with his spiritual power, so he should not stay outside for long. He gently put Xie Xingran on the ground and patted the dust off his clothes.

Xie Xingran tilted her little face up, waved her hand to say goodbye, and said in a deliberately obedient tone, "Second Brother, you should go inside and rest. Don't worry, I'll be good!"

Looking at him like this, Xie Ciwen couldn't help but smile faintly.

He knelt down again, carefully tidying Xie Xingran's messy hair, smoothing the wrinkles in his collar, and gently pinching his soft cheek with a touch of punitive affection, his tone half warning and half doting:

"Ranran, you must be obedient. If you cause any more trouble and your brother has to clean up the mess, your brother will skip the mess and deal with you directly."

"Oh, I see, Second Brother..."

Xie Xingran's cheeks swelled up from being pinched, and she responded incoherently, her brows furrowing slightly. Her face was full of reluctance, but she dared not resist and could only purse her lips in a pitiful manner.

Xie Ciwen didn't say anything more. He knew in his heart that he didn't have time to waste any more time.

Having forcibly emerged from the jade bracelet and expended spiritual energy to suppress his aura, Xie Ciwen was barely holding on until now. He needed to return as soon as possible to stabilize himself.

He gave Xie Xingran a few more instructions, and seeing the little guy nod in agreement, he then flickered and transformed into a ray of light, disappearing back into the jade bracelet on his wrist.

Seeing Xie Ciwen completely disappear, Xie Xingran's obedient expression vanished instantly. He wrinkled his nose at the air, made a face, and muttered to himself:

"Hmph! I don't want to listen to you! I'm going to bully them, since they made me unhappy!"

After muttering to himself, he swung his short legs and skipped and hopped towards the direction of the Saintess's Residence. His previous grievances and reluctance had long been replaced by his playful mood. His small figure darted through the forest path, exceptionally lively.

Just as he rounded a patch of flowers and could vaguely see the outline of the eaves of the Saintess's Residence, a hurried figure rushed toward him—it was Bai Zhi.

"Young Master! Young Master!"

Bai Zhi, panting heavily, with fine beads of sweat on her forehead and her face full of anxiety, rushed to Xie Xingran and quickly took his arm, checking him over from head to toe: "Where have you been? I couldn't find you anywhere! I was so worried!"

Before Xie Xingran could even speak, Bai Zhi's anxiety was replaced by overwhelming joy. She excitedly grabbed Xie Xingran's hand, her voice trembling slightly:

"Young Master, I have great news for you! Your son-in-law and daughter are back! And so are your master and grandfather. The war is over, and everyone has returned safely!"