Zero Succubus in the Territory: Starting with Apprenticeship to the Yi Xuan Sisters

The room is divided into two sections, with a fixed screen separating the living area from the rest area. In terms of details, it is fully equipped with tables, shelves, toiletries, and even small antique items. Even the corners are spotless.

At the far end of the room, near the window, was a soft and spacious double bed. The bedding was white, fluffy, and dried to a comfortable temperature, with a faint, almost imperceptible fragrance.

For a disciple who is going down the mountain for the first time to gain experience, such a configuration seems a bit too generous, even luxurious.

Although she had some doubts, Yi Xue didn't think too much about it, assuming it was a special privilege for the sect leader's disciple. After simply settling her belongings, she prepared to go out to gather.

As for Abao, he very conscientiously found the private charging station in the yard and started to happily absorb electricity, without needing any intervention from him.

Not long after Yixue pushed open the door and stepped out of the courtyard, she heard a chorus of complaints coming from inside the temple.

"What's going on?" Yi Xue asked, puzzled.

The disciples who came down the mountain together all looked worried. They gathered in twos and threes and complained in hushed tones. The rooms they were assigned were either old and dilapidated or dusty and damp, and it looked like no one had cleaned them for a long time.

Some people are in even more dire straits, with three people crammed into the same small guest room, but there are only two beds in the room. If they want to rest, they have to take turns sleeping on the bed or sleep on the floor, which undoubtedly makes the already cramped room even worse.

The senior disciples of Suibian Temple also offered an explanation: the manpower left behind at the foot of the mountain is already scarce. They are already overwhelmed with daily duties, liaising with residents, and maintaining the stronghold. They simply do not have the extra energy to repair all the guest rooms one by one and take into account the living experience of each disciple.

The disciples were quite understanding; after learning about the difficulties within the temple, they complained a few times but then stopped, and did not criticize them further.

"Um... I just wonder what they would think if they saw my room now."

Yi Xue couldn't help but mutter to herself, but she was worried about Mu He'er. Her senior sister had been practically glued to her just now, but she was nowhere to be seen. Could it be that she had also been assigned to a dirty and messy room?

Little did he know that in the secluded corner, Mu He'er, carrying her small, bulging bag, moved swiftly and gracefully, slipping quietly through the back gate of Yi Xue's courtyard. She quickly composed herself and calmly walked out from the front yard.

"Hehe, you silly boy."

She walked briskly, pretending that she had already settled in and had been waiting outside for a long time. She slowly walked forward and gently patted Yixue's shoulder.

"Xue'er, have you been assigned a good room yet?"

"Um, what about you, senior sister?"

Yi Xue glanced sideways at Mu He'er, who had suddenly appeared behind him. He couldn't help but feel a little puzzled as to why she was coming from the direction of his courtyard. But the thought of doubt only flashed by and he did not delve into it. He immediately asked her about her residence.

Faced with Yi Xue's concern, Mu He'er's eyes sparkled with a sly smile.

"What's wrong? Why are you so concerned about where you're staying, senior? Don't worry, I've already been assigned the 'best' place, and it's quite close to yours, so it'll be easy for us to 'look out for each other'~"

Mu He'er hugged Yi Xue and rubbed her affectionately in her arms. When she said the word "take care of", she deliberately emphasized it, clearly preparing to do something naughty.

However, Yi Xue seemed to be used to Mu He'er's state and just let Mu He'er hold her.

The two remained in this state and went together to the service point where one could accept training missions at any time.

However, this training mission was not directly assigned by the casual observer, but rather required coordination with the external "Void Investigation Association".

The Hollows Investigation Association is the only legal hollows exploration organization directly under the city of Ellito. It specializes in the exploration and rescue of hollows and has a large number of investigators under its umbrella.

Yun Kui Shan and the Investigation Association had a long-standing partnership. The investigators saved Yun Kui Shan the trouble of finding his way, while Yun Kui Shan was responsible for the frontal battles and suppressing the void.

Both parties benefit from this arrangement. Disciples recognized by the Investigation Association can directly obtain investigator status, thereby gaining the right to operate legally in the Void.

Furthermore, with the recent surge in cave activity around Weifei, the investigation association is short-staffed, making Yunkui Mountain, which enjoys a high reputation among the people, the perfect choice for cooperation.

The two stood before the signboard and, after some discussion, decided to accept a small-scale mission to clear out the skeletons. The difficulty was moderate, making it perfect for testing their current abilities.

The association clerk in charge of the procedures looked down at Yi Xue, his eyes filled with undisguised surprise and distrust.

The child in front of him looked to be only six or seven years old. Although he already had a heroic air about him, he was thin and still very young. Such a tender child would probably still be living a confused life in an ordinary family, but he was actually going to participate in the actual combat mission of clearing out Yi Hai.

The clerk tapped his fingertips lightly on the table, feeling a bit unsure, but given Yun Kui Mountain's prestigious reputation and sect credibility, he dared not be negligent. In the end, he suppressed his doubts and completed the registration procedures for the two of them according to the proper process.

He did not try to dissuade them, but simply told them to be careful on their trip.

Shortly after receiving their work permits, the two met with an investigator who came to meet them.

The other person had a calm demeanor and looked very experienced. He was wearing the gray uniform of the Investigation Association. After nodding to the two of them, he got into the association's vehicle next to him.

The two followed closely behind and got into the car, and the three of them drove together to the mission location.

Chapter 111 Entering the Void

How old are you?

"I asked the investigator who was driving."

Seeing that the other person was asking her, Yi Xue, who had been staring blankly out the car window, snapped out of her reverie and casually gave her age.

"Seven years old... probably."

"Why do you want to go down into the void?"

"Because there are things that must be done."

He answered without hesitation. The investigator's expression shifted slightly upon hearing this, and he fell silent. He glanced meaningfully at Yi Xue in the rearview mirror before continuing to drive quietly.

"It really looks just like it..."

It seems... this master has quite a story to tell...

Seeing the other person suddenly look dejected, Yi Xue couldn't help but guess.

After the brief conversation ended, the atmosphere inside the car became somewhat somber. Yi Xue turned her head to look at Mu He'er. The usually cheerful, lively, and playful senior sister, who often liked to crack jokes, was now quite silent. Mu He'er's back was tense, and her hands were clenched into fists and nervously rubbing them on her knees. Her eyes held an undisguised tension and unease.

"Senior sister, are you nervous?"

He slowly raised his hand and placed it on the other person's slightly cool hand. Then, he gently clenched his fingers and slowly loosened her tightly clenched palm.

Feeling the warmth in her hand, Mu He'er paused for a moment, then nodded gently.

Xue'er's hands were still as warm and reassuring as ever.

Yi Xue smiled slightly, her fingers tightening a little.

After all, this was her first real combat experience. Although she had mastered the Thunder Magic, she had never actually faced a monster like that in the Void before, so it was normal for her to feel nervous.

"Don't worry, senior sister, I'm here."

Mu He'er was not worried at all, because Yi Xue was by her side. Her junior brother was the most powerful junior brother in the world, and there was nothing he couldn't do.

Not only did she possess miraculous massage skills that cured her chronic illness, but she also taught her magic. It can be said that Yi Xue gave her a brand new life.

She wanted to help him, so she worked tirelessly, day and night, to earn this opportunity to go down the mountain together for training.

She wanted to be like Yi Jiang and the others, someone who could stand beside Xue'er.

The stronger the desire, the deeper the fear. She was afraid that she would lose her composure on the spot and not only fail to help Yixue, but also become a burden to him.

She looked up at Yi Xue beside her. The young man's brows exuded a gentleness, and his eyes showed nothing but concern and trust.

"Senior sister, I believe in you. Just focus on your work, I'll take care of the rest."

A warm current spread from their touching palms to every part of their body, and gentle, reassuring words fell into her ears—a feeling she knew all too well and craved every night.

Mu He'er felt a tremor in her heart, and a trace of sorrow welled up in her eyes.

Yes, she is no longer the "burden" who could only be protected and could do nothing.

She has cultivated diligently to this day, honing her skills and mastering thunder magic, all so that she can stand by Yi Xue's side and become his help, not a burden.

Mu He'er tilted her head slightly, looking at the calm and quiet boy beside her. The tension in her eyes was gone, replaced by burning trust and love.

She gently grasped Yixue's hand in return, their fingers intertwined, and spoke softly.

"Xue'er... could you please not call me Senior Sister later, and just call me He'er?"

Yi Xue's expression changed, as if she was recalling something, and then she asked calmly.

"Um...can I ask why?"

That shouldn't be the case. There shouldn't have been anyone outside that night. Hmm... But they were so engrossed in what they were doing that they didn't seem to notice whether anyone was outside.

"Because... if you call me that, He'er will feel a surge of power rising up from the bottom of her heart."

"Oh……"

Seeing the other person blushing shyly, Yi Xue's doubts were dispelled; he had almost thought...

"Then... I'll leave it to you later, He'er."

"Okay, let's leave it to He'er, Brother Xue..."

What did you just call me?

"Xue'er, I meant Xue'er..."

The vehicle eventually came to a stop at the edge of some ruins.

"Get off the bus, we'll walk the rest of the way."

The three got out of the car one by one and stepped into the ruins, only to find that the interior had long been transformed into a small outpost by the Investigation Association, with densely packed personnel holding some kind of instrument and constantly measuring the data in the hollow.

"Xue'er, look... that's an empty space."

Following the sound, one could see a huge, pitch-black sphere suddenly growing on the ground. A layer of flowing, distorted, colorful rainbow light surrounded the edge of the sphere, like a halo. It looked somewhat blurry and uncertain, giving people an indescribable eeriness.

"The environment inside the void changes rapidly. You could easily get lost if you're not careful. Stay close to me."

The experienced investigator, having donned protective gear and prepared his instruments, gave the two people behind him his final instructions.

"The objective of this mission is to eliminate as many skeletons as possible within the associated voids to reduce their activity, understand?"

Yi Xue nodded gently, while Mu He'er, standing beside her, tightened her grip on her hand slightly, clearly still somewhat nervous.

After the mission information was communicated, the investigator took the lead and entered the hollow crevice into the warehouse, followed closely by the other two.

The moment they passed through the hollow curtain, a chilling sensation instantly began to sting their skin. The surrounding environment felt incredibly oppressive and desolate, as if they had stepped directly into hell.

The sudden discomfort made Mu He'er frown subconsciously, and she put one hand to her forehead as if she was about to faint at any moment. Fortunately, Yi Xue, who was next to her, supported her in time and asked her with concern.

"He'er, are you alright?"

Mu He'er nodded, and then stood up with Yi Xue's help. Fortunately, her ether resistance was excellent, and the discomfort only lasted for a moment.

"This concentration of empty ether...when did it become so high..."

The investigator looked at the instrument in his hand, which was showing a sharp increase in readings, and his expression became more serious. The readings were seriously inconsistent with the mission information, and even he, wearing protective clothing, found it difficult to bear.

"Child, are you alright?"

However, he was more concerned about Yi Xue's condition than those things. Children were more susceptible to the corruption of the ether than adults.

"I'm fine, thank you for your concern."

But Yi Xue didn't show any signs of fatigue as he had imagined; on the contrary, she seemed full of energy.

In fact, the moment he stepped into the void, he felt a sense of relief that was almost redemptive.

Every inch of skin, every pore, every dormant cell on my body is jumping for joy, stretching, and awakening. The feeling is like someone who has been shackled and suffocated for a lifetime finally breaking free of their chains and being able to breathe in the fresh air of freedom.

He felt as if he had been born for emptiness.

But the feeling was so strange that he immediately suppressed the unusual sensation in his body, so that the two people beside him wouldn't notice.

"Give up the mission. This mission is too difficult for you."

After confirming the final reading of the instruments in their hands, the investigators concluded that they should abandon the mission. The higher the concentration of aether in the cavity, the stronger the abominations would be, and it might even give rise to more difficult-to-deal-with advanced abominations.

The most challenging situation is when these skeletons spontaneously form clusters.

"It's too late."

Yi Xue's eyes narrowed, and she spoke in a cold voice.

What the Eye Senses detected was the fact that the three of them were completely surrounded.

Chapter 112 First Battle a Success

From a corner of the ruins, several hideous and twisted figures slowly crawled out.

The deformed and twisted limbs, the pitch-black body, the blade-like claws gleaming with a cold, dark light, and the eerie, deep core were the most primitive form of skeletal creature that had sprung up within the void: Tyrwind.

Yi Xue frowned slightly.

The appearance of these skeletons before him was basically very similar to those he had seen in the simulation space, but their aura was more violent and ferocious, and strange black mist surged around them, which seemed to have the effect of concealing their aura.

If he hadn't used the enhanced perception technique, he might not have noticed.

In the blink of an eye, a swarm of skeletons surged in from all directions, surrounding the three of them.

"That's impossible. With so many remains, the instruments couldn't possibly miss them."

The investigator looked surprised, but he didn't have time to be astonished. He immediately drew his standard-issue dagger from his waist and went into a state of alert.