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

Since most investigators are not good at combat, and navigation is their main responsibility, an exploration mode in which investigators and agents work together was created.

This test also aims to assess their adaptability and judgment in the face of danger, but for them, combat is probably the easiest part.

Today the sky is clear and the breeze is gentle; it's the perfect time to go out for a stroll.

Wearing that dark-colored Taoist robe, Yi Xue walked slowly along the bustling long street of Chenghuiping. The street was filled with the sounds of people and the smoke of cooking fires, a scene of prosperity and vitality.

Estimating that He'er's assessment was about to end, Yi Xue took out her phone and sent a message.

"He'er, how did the investigator's evaluation go?"

"You passed! Although a few points were deducted from the written test, you still passed in the end!"

She received a reply shortly after sending the message. Her joy was palpable in the reply. Yi Xue smiled slightly, and after some thought, sent another message.

"My wife is wonderful. Is there any reward you'd like for tonight?"

Behind the screen, Mu He'er's breath hitched, and a visible flush and heat appeared on her gentle and elegant face. Her fingertips trembled as she slowly typed out a line of text.

"He'er wants... to be thoroughly fed with her husband's delicious food~"

'This girl is such a glutton, she can never be satisfied!'

He laughed, sent the other person a "Coming Soon" emoji, then turned off his phone and put it back in his pocket.

This is his daily routine now; it may be absurd, but it is very fulfilling.

After saying that, Yi Xue decided to stop dawdling and head straight to the branch of the Investigation Association to get her investigator's license.

With the identity of an association investigator, he could enter and exit the Void relatively freely. In order to achieve his goal, he still needed to gather more intelligence.

But just then, a faint cry pierced through the noisy crowd and clearly reached his ears.

He stopped. The crying was pitiful and lonely, filled with a bewildered panic that softened anyone's heart.

Perhaps it was his kind heart at work, or perhaps the crying reminded him of his past self.

Yi Xue turned her head and changed direction, heading in the direction of the crying.

In such a bustling city, we can't just leave a lonely child unattended.

Under the shade of a brick wall on the street, a small figure squatted alone.

She was an exceptionally petite Greek girl, looking about seven or eight years old. Her long, dark brown hair was tied into two small braids with a simple red string, and her long, fluffy ears hung limply beside her temples, trembling slightly with each sob.

She sobbed softly, her clear, bright red eyes now brimming with tears, her eye sockets red, her long, wet eyelashes drooping down, making her look incredibly pitiful and endearing, making one want to cherish and protect her.

She held a delicate music box tightly in her small palm, her fingertips repeatedly rubbing and pressing it, but the box remained silent, unable to produce a single melody.

"Alone...did you get separated from your family?"

Yi Xue muttered to herself, then stepped forward and slowly squatted down, asking in a gentle voice.

"Little sister, what's wrong? Why are you crying here all by yourself?"

Ye Shunguang raised his head slightly upon hearing the sound, his eyes brimming with tears as he looked at Yi Xue in front of him. The young man had gentle features and exuded an approachable and elegant aura in his every move, yet even so, the frightened girl still appeared to be very scared.

"Don't be afraid, brother is not a bad person, brother just wants to help."

Seeing this, Yi Xue quickly stepped back a bit, giving the girl enough space.

Seeing that Yi Xue seemed to have no ill intentions, the girl wiped away her tears, sniffled, and timidly said, "I...I got separated from my dad, mom, and brother...There are too many people on the street, I can't keep up..."

Then she raised her little hand, holding up the broken music box, her eyes reddening even more: "This is the music box Mom gave me... I fell while running and it broke, it doesn't play anymore... I can't find my way home, I'm scared... Mom and Dad... where are you..."

The girl sobbed intermittently, her words filled with helplessness and grievance.

Seeing her on the verge of tears, Yi Xue's heart softened completely, and she gently comforted her.

For some reason, looking into those clear, crimson eyes, he felt a strange sense of familiarity, as if they were destined to meet.

"Don't be afraid, I know how to fix things. Let me take a look."

"elder brother?"

The girl's small face showed a great deal of confusion; she should only have one older brother.

"Yes, big brother is very capable. Let big brother fix it for you. By the way, little sister, what's your name? How old are you?"

"Um... My name is Ye Shunguang. My dad, mom, and brother all call me Xiaoguang. I'm eight years old this year."

'Gurgle... Older than me.'

Yi Xue's lips twitched slightly as she calmly took the music box from the other person's hand. Although Xiao Guang was older than him, he was mentally an adult, so he was still the older brother!

His fingertips gently touched the delicate outer shell of the music box. He activated his perception technique and could clearly see the misaligned and stuck gear mechanism inside through the shell. Fortunately, it was just a simple part that had come loose and was not difficult to repair.

"Click".

With a soft sound, the next second, a gentle and melodious tune began to play, its tender and delicate melody flowing through the quiet street corner, soothing a bit of loneliness.

The music box is fixed.

Chapter 119 The Tea-Drinking Immortal's Waitress

As the familiar music began, Ye Shunguang instantly stopped crying. Her large, watery eyes suddenly lit up as she stared blankly at the small box in Yi Xue's palm, a faint glimmer of light shimmering in her moist eyes.

She blinked incredulously, looked up at Yixue, and exclaimed with delight, "It...it rang again! Big brother, you're so amazing!"

Seeing the child's face instantly brighten from gloom to sunshine, Yi Xue felt a surge of warmth in her heart, and a smile curved her lips.

"It's just a minor malfunction, it can be fixed with a little repair. Xiao Guang, you have to be careful in the future and don't fall again."

Yi Xue smiled and gently rubbed Ye Shunguang's soft hair, also giving his big ears a pat; they were fluffy and felt amazing.

Although Ye Shunguang was a little shy, she did not shy away, and a sweet smile appeared on her chubby little face.

Looking at the obedient and sweet little girl in front of her, Yi Xue had already made up her mind. Xiao Guang was all alone and too young. It would be too dangerous for him to stay in such a place. There were many people coming and going from the mountain, and recently there had been frequent kidnapping incidents. If he were kidnapped by someone with malicious intent, the consequences would be unimaginable. Since he had come across it, he could not ignore it!

Although it was their first meeting, Yixue had already regarded the other as a younger sister she never had.

"Xiaoguang, do you remember roughly where your home is? Or do you remember what your parents look like and their names?"

Ye Shunguang blinked his crimson eyes, shook his little head gently, and drooped his ears slightly: "Big brother, I... I can't remember the way. I ran too fast just now and can't find anything."

As she spoke, her little hand unconsciously clenched the music box again, and she added softly, "I miss my mother..."

Seeing the girl's aggrieved expression again, Yi Xue quickly comforted her gently, "It's okay, don't be afraid, your brother won't leave, he'll stay here with you."

Yi Xue gently took Ye Shunguang's small hand and lowered her head to think. Chenghui Ping was too big, and if they just searched aimlessly like this, who knew how long it would take? If they could find a place with a lot of customers and where the owner and residents were familiar with each other...

Wait a minute, it seems he actually knows such a place.

"Xiao Guang, let's go to a place where there's a really amazing older sister. She'll definitely be able to help you find your family."

Yi Xue smiled and gently pinched Ye Shunguang's soft and smooth cheek. His movements were very gentle, and Ye Shunguang was not annoyed by the pinch. Instead, he giggled happily.

"Big sister? Is she even more amazing than big brother?"

Ye Shunguang held Yi Xue's hand tightly with one hand and tucked the music box into his arms with the other. His small body pressed close to Yi Xue, looking just like a little koala.

'Big brother smells so good...'

Seeing this, Yi Xue simply assumed that Ye Shunguang was being a little clingy and didn't think much of it. Besides, he also liked this "little sister" who had suddenly appeared beside him very much, so he pinched her little face while saying something.

"Hmm...in some aspects, she is indeed a bit better than her brother."

After a moment's thought, he gave his answer. Although he and the other person had only known each other for a few days, it seemed that they had already developed a very good relationship. (PS: He was the passive party.)

Yi Xue led Ye Shunguang out of the alley and slowly walked towards the direction of the dense crowd. You asked him what about the investigator's license? There's no need to worry about that. After all, his information has already been recorded. It doesn't matter if he gets it later. Besides, the so-called license is just a piece of paper. How can it be more important than Ye Shunguang in front of him?

A moment later...

The two children walked to a teahouse called [Yin Cha Xian]. It was a large establishment with three floors. The first floor was divided into two sections: an indoor area and an outdoor area. The outdoor area was semi-open, making it convenient for passing villagers to sit down at any time.

This shop is a well-known gem in the area, not only for its delicious food at affordable prices, but also for gathering intelligence. With people coming and going, you can always find something useful if you listen carefully.

"Oh! Isn't this our little brother Xue? What brings you here to see your big sister today? Are you looking for dim sum? Give your big sister a kiss and I'll treat you to it for free! Oh, and we also have your favorite red bean cakes today. A kiss is definitely worth it!"

As soon as Yi Xue entered the teahouse, she heard an overly enthusiastic greeting. Her expression immediately became a little awkward. Looking down, she saw that Xiao Guang was indeed looking at her with a strange gaze, but it was mostly curiosity.

Approaching us was a very pretty girl.

She had shoulder-length light blue short hair, tied into two small braids at the ends, bright and charming. She tilted her head slightly, looking directly at Yi Xue in front of her. Her carefully trimmed bangs covered one eye, while on the other side, her bright purple eyes revealed a hint of excitement and playfulness.

Moving the gaze downwards, the girl wore a red and black two-tone cheongsam with a copper coin pendant hanging on her chest and a fragrant sachet hanging from her waist. The front of the sachet read "Gold" and the back "Ten Thousand Taels," clearly indicating that she was a little money-grubber.

It's hard to imagine hearing the words "free meal" from someone like that.

The girl's name is Hongdou, and she is the future owner of this tea shop, Yinchaxian. However, she is currently only a waitress. The girl is slender, but her curves are still very beautiful. Although she is not as breathtaking as the others around her, she is definitely a promising beauty in the future.

The two had met not long ago. When the investigation association finished its thorough investigation and reopened its commissioned dispatch service, he happened to solve a commission for Tea Drinker regarding the transportation of ingredients inside the cave. Accompanying the convoy in the cave was Red Bean.

Together with his senior investigators, he rescued the convoy that was being besieged by the skeletons, and also personally saved Anko's life.

Since then, the two have known each other, and Hongdou... seems to have regarded him as a childhood sweetheart, so much so that when the two left the cave, Hongdou did not think of reporting her safety to her family, but instead loudly and unilaterally announced their future relationship in public.

Yi Xue was incredibly embarrassed at the time, genuinely afraid that Hong Dou would be kidnapped as a pervert. Hong Dou's father was equally puzzled, but after hearing his daughter explain the situation inside the cave, he actually agreed immediately! He even called him son-in-law to his face, his thinking was truly ahead of his time.

Well, in short, he became acquainted with the Tea Fairy after that. He would occasionally stop by for a cup of tea and snacks, and of course, he would inevitably get a good beating from that little girl, Red Bean.

It's as if she has radar installed on her body. Every time Yi Xue gets close to Yin Cha Xian, she can accurately locate him and drag him into the private room. Once, she even did it in front of He'er. Hong Dou is not from Yun Kui Mountain, so Mu He'er naturally doesn't need to give her a good look. Besides, the two of them have conflicting roles.

The two women were locked in a tense standoff... He didn't want the meeting; it was simply too terrifying. The phrase "a complete disaster" (literally, like chickens flying and eggs breaking) best described it.

However, he didn't come here for snacks this time, nor did he bring He'er with him.

"Hey? Who's this cute little girl next to you?"

In her excitement, Hongdou spotted Ye Shunguang standing timidly behind Yixue and asked him a question.

"Good morning, Sister Hongdou. This is a little girl I met on the road. She seems to have gotten separated from her family. Could you please help me find her?"

Yi Xue lowered her head slightly and pleaded sincerely. Sister Hongdou loved it when he acted cute and submissive, so this was the right way to ask her.

"Oh? It's rare to see Little Brother Xue so sincerely asking for your help, Sister."

Hongdou smiled gently, turned around gracefully, took out a plate of pastries from the counter behind her, and then gently lifted Yixue's chin with her fan, smiling slightly.

"Yes, I can, but little brother Xue, can you afford to pay the interest on my money?"

At such a young age, Hongdou already showed the demeanor of a shrewd businesswoman.

Chapter 120 Kidnapping? A Praise Party!?

"Alright, Sister Hongdou, if you help me this time, I'll grant you one request next time, okay?"

Yi Xue calmly moved the fan away from Hong Dou's hand, stared into her eyes, and said seriously.

"Oh? You're taking this so seriously. It seems this little girl is quite important to you."

After saying that, she straightened her posture slightly and looked at Xiao Guang, who was peeking out from behind Yi Xue. The little guy was indeed very cute and adorable, no wonder Xue-di-di liked him.

Besides, it's one thing for Mu He'er to be jealous, but for an adult (in her own opinion) to be jealous of such a young child is just too much.

After saying that, Hongdou leaned down slightly, and the pair of little pigeons in front of her trembled. She looked at Xiaoguang behind Yixue with a gentle smile.

"Little sister, what's your name? Shall I help you find your family?"

"Little... Little Guang, big sister, can you really help me find my mom and dad? Big brother said you're amazing..."

Ye Shunguang spoke timidly. Although she found the older sister's appearance a bit frightening, Yi Xue's earlier words made her unable to resist asking questions.

Upon hearing this, Hongdou reached out and gently rubbed Ye Shunguang's trembling head, a rare smile appearing on her face.

"Don't worry, I'll definitely help you find your family."

As she spoke, Hongdou raised her hand and beckoned to a maid standing nearby, whispering a few instructions in her ear.

"Tell this young lady to behave properly. I have a few words to say to this gentleman."

The maid looked puzzled. The gentleman Miss Red Bean was talking about looked like just a child, didn't he?

However, she was also well-versed in the ways of a maid, and would not criticize the future proprietress of the Tea Drinking Fairy.

Ye Shunguang showed obvious resistance to leaving with a stranger, and Yi Xue could only gently comfort him.

"Don't be afraid, Xiao Guang. These uncles and aunts are all good people. Your brother won't go far and will be back soon."

Hearing this, Ye Shunguang was somewhat frightened, but still nodded weakly.

After calming Xiao Guang down, Yi Xue followed Hong Dou into the inner room on the first floor of Yin Cha Xian. The moment she entered the room, she was roughly pinned against the wall by Hong Dou.

Her warm smile instantly turned icy cold, and she asked fiercely.