Battle Through the Heavens: Starting with Cao Ying as an apprentice

"Hmph! Hit her? I won't!"

Su Mu puffed out her cheeks, putting on a "I'm very magnanimous" expression, but then immediately started counting on her fingers, listing the grievances one by one:

"However, while I can avoid being hit, I can't escape punishment! I'm going to pinch her cheeks, ruffle her hair, spank her bottom, and draw little turtles on her face..."

He became more and more excited as he spoke, reciting by heart all the "tricks" his sister had used on him over the years, his little face turning slightly red with excitement.

Cao Ying and Little Fairy Doctor couldn't help but burst into laughter as they listened to this childish "revenge plan."

"Hahaha...you little rascal!"

"Ouch, my stomach hurts from laughing..."

Seeing that her two mothers not only didn't support her but were laughing like that, Su Mu frantically waved her little hands, "What are you laughing at! I'm very serious! When I become powerful in the future, I will definitely... I will definitely teach her a lesson!"

"Really?!"

Just then, a familiar voice that sent chills down his spine rang out softly from behind him.

"Of course!" Su Mu nodded vigorously without thinking, but the next second, he froze.

That sound...

A "terrifying" figure instantly filled his little head.

"No way... I can't be that unlucky, can I?!"

Su Mu felt his two short legs begin to tremble uncontrollably. He swallowed hard, not daring to move.

"Tap, tap..."

Light footsteps approached slowly but steadily, eventually stopping behind him.

Then, a slender, white hand gently rested on his small shoulder.

Su Mu instantly straightened his back and even held his breath.

"What's wrong with my little brother?" The voice, tinged with laughter, was very close to my ear.

"Weren't you just yelling about suppressing and punishing your sister? Why are you trembling like this now?"

Before he could finish speaking, those hands had already expertly picked him up and turned him around.

Su Ling'er smiled as she looked at her younger brother, who was trembling with fear, his eyes tightly shut. She deliberately spoke in the gentlest tone, "My dear little brother, why are your eyes closed? Open them! It's your kindest and most loving sister! Don't be scared~"

That voice, which was originally as gentle as a spring breeze, now sounded like a devil's whisper to Su Mu, making him involuntarily shrink back.

Cao Ying and Xiao Yixian, who were standing to the side, had already served tea and snacks and were tacitly assuming a spectator's posture.

Cao Ying was particularly interested; the scene before her instantly reminded her of when she was being "instructed" by her master years ago.

Stir-fried bamboo shoots with pork! I still remember it vividly!

Seeing her two mothers' "please begin your performance" expressions, Su Ling'er took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the urge to "educate" her younger brother on the spot.

"I'm sorry to have made you both laugh." She tried to make her smile appear more dignified.

"My younger brother is young and a bit naughty; it's my fault for not disciplining him well."

After saying that, she gently placed Su Mu back on the ground.

Cao Ying and Little Fairy Doctor exchanged a glance, both revealing a hint of regret.

What a pity, I thought I'd be able to witness a good show...

Once his feet were firmly planted, Su Mu didn't dare to open his eyes even a crack for a long time.

He glanced furtively at his sister, whose face remained calm, then looked down at his own perfectly intact clothes and small hands.

[No cheek pinching, no head rubbing, no turtle drawing, and my butt doesn't hurt...]

He blinked in disbelief, his little face filled with shock and confusion.

[Is this really my sister, Su Ling'er? Or could it be someone else in disguise?!]

His ghost-like gaze naturally did not escape Su Ling'er's notice.

"What kind of expression is that?" Su Ling'er raised an eyebrow, her fingertips inexplicably itching.

"Is your skin tight again?"

"No, no!" Su Mu jolted awake, her survival instincts kicking in instantly. She pounced on her sister, hugging her leg tightly and rubbing her face against it in a pleading manner, calling out in a childish voice:

"My sister is the best! I love my sister the most!"

Su Ling'er gave a soft snort, barely suppressing the upturn of her lips, and took out two warm jade bottles from her bosom, turning to Cao Ying.

"My mother asked me to visit Cao Ying's mother and bring these two bottles of pills with me."

"Thank you for remembering, Sister Cailin." Cao Ying smiled and accepted the gift, carefully putting it away.

"Now that the medicine has been delivered, Ling'er will not bother you any longer."

As Su Ling'er spoke, she took Su Mu's small hand and deliberately pronounced the words "combat skills" clearly and gently: "I still need to teach my little brother... how to practice 'combat skills'."

Little Fairy Doctor glanced at Su Mu, who was still clueless and completely unaware of the impending danger, and felt a pang of pity. She suggested, "It's still early. Why don't you have some tea and snacks before you go?"

"No need, thank you, Little Fairy Doctor Mother," Su Ling'er politely declined with a smile.

"Mmm! I want to learn combat skills as soon as possible!" Su Mu also tilted her head up, her face full of anticipation for the "new course".

Seeing this, Little Fairy Doctor could only sigh softly in her heart.

Oh, you silly goose... I couldn't even hold you back when I wanted to help you.

Cao Ying simply took a sip of tea and smiled without saying a word.

This is really bad.

The siblings said goodbye and left.

Along the corridor, Su Mu followed closely, excitedly asking, "Sister, what powerful fighting techniques are we learning today?"

Su Ling'er turned around and gave him an incredibly sweet smile: "The fighting technique we're going to learn today is called—Bamboo Shoots Stir-fried with Meat."

"Stir-fried bamboo shoots with pork?" Su Mu blinked her big eyes, full of curiosity:

"It sounds delicious! Is it amazing?"

"You're amazing!" Su Ling'er said with a smile as she pushed open her bedroom door.

"Come in, let me show you how it works."

"Okay, okay!" Su Mu, without suspecting anything, ran inside with cheerful steps.

Then, the door was gently closed.

After a moment of silence—

"Ouch! That hurts! Sister, please don't hit me!"

"How about that 'Stir-fried Bamboo Shoots with Pork'? Pretty impressive, right?"

"Waaah... Sister, I was wrong! Please forgive me, I'll never do it again!"

"Didn't you say you were going to suppress me? Hmm? Then why don't you try suppressing me?"

"I won't do it again! I really won't do it again! You're the best, sister... Wow!"

The sounds of pleas for mercy and sobs faintly echoed through the doorway and gently reverberated in the corridor.

Chapter 395 Dragon Emperor Zi Yan!

Deep within the void lies Ancient Dragon Island.

Inside the Dragon Emperor's Palace, the girl on the purple-gold throne rhythmically tapped the armrest with her fingertips, the crisp sound echoing in the spacious and majestic hall.

At this moment, Zi Yan had shed her former naivety, and her brows now held the majesty and composure unique to the Dragon Emperor.

"The time has come; it's time to make a move against the Heavenly Phoenix Clan." Zi Yan raised her eyes, golden light swirling in her dragon pupils, her voice clear and resolute:

"Gentlemen, how is the intelligence gathering going?"

"Your Majesty, the matter has been fully investigated!"

Below, Hei Qing, whose body was as burly as an iron tower, stepped forward and respectfully presented a jade slip with dragon patterns in both hands: "This is a detailed report compiled by your subordinate. Please review it, Your Majesty."

Zi Yan raised her hand, and the jade slip was drawn into her hand by an invisible force. She focused her mind on it, and information flowed through it:

The core combat force of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan:

Clan Chief Huang Tian: Late-stage Five-Star Dou Sheng. He can summon the Ancient Demon Phoenix Saint Statue to fight. His physical strength is unparalleled among those of the same level, making him the strongest fighting force of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan.

Grand Elder Phoenix: Mid-stage Two-Star Dou Sheng.

Second Elder Kunhuang: Late-stage One-Star Dou Sheng. Possesses the bloodlines of both the Heavenly Demon Phoenix and the Ancient Giant Kun, and is skilled in the art of devouring.

Third Elder, Eagle Phoenix: Mid-stage One-Star Dou Sheng. Proficient in spatial sealing techniques, extremely fast, moving like lightning, and skilled in surprise attacks.

High-level combat power:

Young Clan Leader Jiu Feng: Peak of the Ninth-Rank Dou Zun, with pure bloodline.

Elder Huang Xuan: Five-Star Dou Zun.

Feng Qing'er, a disciple of Fenglei Pavilion: a third-level Dou Zun, possessing the bloodline of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix, and cultivating in Fenglei Pavilion in Zhongzhou.

……

Also attached is a list of ten elders and stewards at the Dou Zun realm, mostly at the low or mid-level.

Zi Yan glanced over, nodded slightly, placed the jade slip on the table, and looked up at Hei Qing, who was standing respectfully in the hall.

A few days ago, she officially took over the Dragon Emperor's authority, and her unreliable parents dumped all the clan's affairs, big and small, onto her.

Her father, Zhu Kun, patted her shoulder and said earnestly, "This is a test for you. Do a good job and don't let your father down!"

Empress Jiang Mingyue took Zhukun's arm and smiled gently, "I'm tired too, and I want to spend more time with your father in peace and quiet."

On the vast Ancient Dragon Island, if it weren't for a few elders who took pity on her and shared a lot of the administrative duties with her every day, Zi Yan would probably have no time to spare.

Thinking of this, her gaze towards Hei Qing softened slightly.

"Hei Qing, you've worked hard on this investigation. I know you've done a good job and put in a lot of effort. As long as you remain loyal and diligent in the future, I will certainly not treat you unfairly." Zi Yan's voice was calm, but it carried an undeniable promise.

Upon hearing this, Hei Qing's body trembled, and his eyes shone with excitement and loyalty: "Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty the Dragon Emperor! Hei Qing will do his utmost, even at the cost of his life!"