To Yao Lao, Lin Xiao’s exclamation didn’t seem like much.
Lin Xiao found a place to sit down, ordered a pot of tea, and began drinking it in big gulps.
“Having strong destiny isn’t always a good thing.”
Yao Lao’s thoughtful voice reached Lin Xiao’s ears.
Lin Xiao swallowed, then said, “This Huo Yuhao had an unfortunate childhood.
Teacher, is this what you meant by ‘not a good thing’?”
Lin Xiao naturally knew about these things.
In this World, those with peerless destiny either lose their parents, have their bones extracted, or are betrayed.
Perhaps this is the price one pays for such destiny.
It is precisely because they experienced these things that the opportunities they encountered during their later growth were so endless.
But Huo Yuhao is different.
His destiny is too strong, and he was exploited by others, forced to be trained like a dog.
Sigh, how pitiful.
There are opportunities, but the hardships are truly difficult.
Being targeted by a big boss right from the start—it’s miserable.
“This is just one; there are still many hardships ahead.
If he survives them, he will be one of a kind in this World.”
“But in the vast majority of cases, there aren’t that many peerless geniuses.
Those who can withstand such destiny are, in the end, few and far between.”
“I wonder if this little guy can withstand it.”
Yao Lao sighed with emotion.
Fortunately, his own disciple’s destiny wasn’t that intense.
If he cultivated properly, even if he didn’t reach the absolute pinnacle, he would still be a rare expert in this World.
“Whether he becomes a dragon or a worm, we’ll only know later.”
“Perhaps he doesn’t want that so-called destiny; he only wants his mother to be alive.”
Lin Xiao murmured to himself; the current Huo Yuhao surely wished more than anything that his mother were still alive.
If he could trade all that destiny for his mother’s rebirth, he surely wouldn’t hesitate for a second.
That is Huo Yuhao—a tragic character who values love and righteousness above all else.
“Little guy, follow him first; that person is on the move again.” Yao Lao’s urging voice came once more.
Lin Xiao paid for the tea and followed.
A month later, Lin Xiao finally followed Huo Yuhao into the periphery of the Star Dou Great Forest, though they were not yet within the forest proper.
But fortunately, it was all worth it.
Lin Xiao slowly followed behind him.
With Yao Lao’s concealment, Huo Yuhao couldn’t detect him at all.
Upon arriving at the Star Dou Great Forest, Lin Xiao broke away and began searching on his own.
“A wooden sign!”
Standing before the road sign, a smile appeared in Lin Xiao’s eyes.
This was the mark.
“Little guy, two people are coming this way.”
Yao Lao sensed something and gave him a heads-up.
Lin Xiao’s expression shifted slightly.
At this time and place, besides the two individuals from the remnants of the Tang Sect, only Huo Yuhao was around.
Since Yao Lao said there were two people, it must be Beibei and Tang Ya.
He had expected to run into them, but not this quickly.
Given their direction, they would likely encounter Huo Yuhao in a little while.
After a moment of hesitation, Lin Xiao prepared to leave.
Lin Xiao had just turned around when he heard footsteps behind him.
Damn it.
Were they already here?
“Hey, little kid up ahead.”
Before he could leave, a crisp female voice rang out.
Lin Xiao turned back slightly, and a young girl with a melon-seed face, phoenix eyes, and lively, beautiful eyes came into his view.
Behind the girl, a young man with short dark blue hair had his hands clasped behind his head—a posture that didn’t match his elegant temperament in the slightest.
“Xiao Xiaozi, have you taken a liking to this girl?”
Yao Lao’s teasing voice reached Lin Xiao’s ears.
Lin Xiao said softly, “Teacher, I’m only six years old this year!”
“Ahem.” Yao Lao coughed awkwardly a few times.
“Are you calling me?” Lin Xiao pointed to himself and asked, looking at Tang Ya and Beibei.
“Is there anyone else here besides you?”
The girl approached Lin Xiao in a few quick steps and looked him up and down.
He’s so cute; he’d be perfect for joining my Tang Sect!
“Big sister, big brother, is there something you need from me?” Lin Xiao asked slowly.
These two—they couldn’t be trying to get him to join the Tang Sect, could they?
As soon as that thought crossed his mind, Lin Xiao wanted to turn and run.
“Little friend, why are you here all by yourself?”
Tang Ya looked at Lin Xiao with an inviting, coaxing gaze.
Lin Xiao frowned slightly.
Forget it, it was better not to get too involved.
He wasn’t sure if God-King Tang was watching from up above, so it was best to slip away early.
Lin Xiao retreated slightly.
“Goodbye for now, big brother, big sister.”
With that, Lin Xiao bolted.
Tang Ya and Beibei widened their eyes in shock at the sight.
“Beibei, do I look like a bad guy who kidnaps children?”
Tang Ya lost her confidence, her face falling as she looked at Beibei, unable to understand.
Beibei gave a wry smile.
“My great Tang Sect Master, your intentions were practically written all over your face.”
“Next time, before you reveal your purpose, build a rapport first.
There’s no need to rush.”
Beibei teased.
With only the two of them in the Tang Sect, he understood Tang Ya’s intentions perfectly.
Although this little guy’s Soul Power wasn’t high, it would still be good if he could join the Tang Sect.
“Hmph, you don’t need to tell me.
Just remember to remind me next time.”
Tang Ya huffed, tossed her hair, and walked away.
Beibei followed helplessly.
Meanwhile, Lin Xiao had stopped.
It was obvious at a glance that Tang Ya wanted to lure him into the Tang Sect.
Pah, he couldn’t even avoid them fast enough, let alone join?
Impossible.
Absolutely impossible.
“Little guy, women are like poison.
In the eyes of the strong, they are nothing but pink skeletons.”
“The fact that you were able to stay away from her shows that you already have the potential to become a powerful expert.”
Yao Lao’s teasing voice rang out.
Although he said it with a straight face, the more Lin Xiao listened, the more something felt off.
“Teacher, I suspect you’re mocking me, but I have no proof.”
Lin Xiao said helplessly.
“Heh.” Yao Lao chuckled, not saying anything more.
Lin Xiao looked around and returned to the road sign.
Tang Ya and Beibei had already left.
Looking at the road sign, Lin Xiao walked a few dozen meters inside before stopping.
Afterward, Lin Xiao jumped up into a tree and closed his eyes to rest.
Now, he just had to wait for the fish to take the bait.
“Little guy, I’ve sensed a powerful soul aura here.
In the parlance of this World, it’s called mental force.”
“It’s faint and elusive, very well hidden.”
Lin Xiao, who had been resting with his eyes closed, was jolted awake by Yao Lao’s voice transmission.
“Teacher, is it nearby?”
Lin Xiao thought to himself that it had to be nearby.
But as a million-year Spirit Beast, the Skydream Ice Worm’s mental force would be terrifyingly powerful.
“It should be.
The other party’s mental force is very strong.
Given my current state, if I were to investigate carefully, they would discover me.”
Yao Lao explained.
He had only sensed it; he hadn’t pinpointed the exact location.
Lin Xiao understood.
If that was the case, then never mind.
In any case, the other party would come out on their own soon enough.