The fact that the third brother, Li Muhao, knelt on the ground startled everyone. The old lady of the Li family quickly reached out to pull Li Muhao up, but Li Muhao remained kneeling on the ground, even hugging the old man's legs with both hands.

"Look how scared you've made the child!"

The old lady turned around and complained to Li Qirui, then turned back to try to coax Li Muhao to get up. She saw Li Muhao extend his index finger and carefully tap Xiao Yanbao's shoulder.

"I want to become Yanbao's apprentice, and I want to become as powerful as my sister."

Before anyone could react, the old man hooked Li Muhao's buttocks with his foot and lifted him up from the ground. After he was steady, the old man reached out and gently slapped him on the forehead.

"You still know that Yanbao is your younger sister? What are you thinking? I think you've been watching too many cartoons."

Grandpa then glanced at the clock on the wall and gestured to the old lady to have the servants bring out dinner. After all, everyone hadn't eaten because they were worried about Xiao Yanbao. Just then, Xiao Yanbao's stomach started growling.

"Our Yanbao is hungry too, isn't he? What would you like to eat, Yanbao? How about Grandpa has someone make something for you?"

Little Yanbao looked up at her third brother, Li Muhao, who was standing not far away, watching her with a complicated expression. Then, while touching her belly, she pondered for a moment. Just then, her grandmother, who was sitting beside her, suggested:

"To celebrate Yanbao's safe return, let's have some 'peace noodles' tonight, Yanbao. Do you want some?"

"Grandma, I want to eat a big bowl."

As Xiao Yanbao spoke, he stretched out his arm and drew a big circle in the air, which made the adults laugh. At this moment, Xiao Yanbao suddenly saw his older brothers whispering something near the dining table, and immediately struggled to get off his grandfather.

"Don't move, stay with Grandpa for a while longer."

Before the old man could finish speaking, little Yanbao's two little legs started to push downwards repeatedly, and he spoke in a childish voice:

"No, I want to play with my brother!"

Grandpa Li chuckled and gently placed Xiao Yanbao on the ground. Watching Xiao Yanbao quickly run towards his older brothers, he couldn't help but laugh in exasperation.

"This girl is still closer to her brothers."

Sitting opposite, Zhong Jingyi looked at Xiao Yanbao's back with a face full of affection, when her second aunt, Liu Wanran, smiled and said:

"Kids like to play together, so please don't argue with them, sir."

The old man chuckled and said:

"Yanbao was the first to hug me, how can those brats compare to me?"

Seeing that the old man was acting like a child, the old lady teased him and then got up to go to the kitchen to see how the servants were preparing the meal.

"Brother, what are you talking about?"

Little Yanbao had already walked behind his seven older brothers without them noticing. Hearing him speak, they were startled. Then, the eldest brother, Li Muxing, pointed at the third brother, Li Muhao, and said very seriously:

"Go play with Yanbao for a while, and come back after we've finished talking."

Li Muhao was overjoyed. He had long wanted to find an opportunity to be alone with Xiao Yanbao, but Xiao Yanbao was always with the adults. He had been pulled here by his older brother to discuss how to give Xiao Yanbao a surprise. Hearing his older brother's words, he immediately nodded repeatedly and then took Xiao Yanbao's hand and walked towards the courtyard.

Because of Xiao Yanbao's kidnapping, everyone was very worried about Xiao Yanbao leaving the adults' sight. When they saw Li Muhao pulling Xiao Yanbao away, Uncle Li Qirui immediately called out.

"Where are you going? Don't go too far."

Upon hearing his father's voice, Li Muhao forced a smile, turned around to look at his father, and appeared obedient.

"I'll talk to my sister when we get to the door."

Li Qirui couldn't help but mutter a curse under his breath as he watched Li Muhao's retreating figure.

"That brat."

The old man watched the brother and sister talking outside the door with longing eyes, shaking his head from time to time. It seemed that the old man was jealous of Li Muhao talking outside with Xiao Yanbao.

"Little sister, have you taken down the kidnappers? Are people like you really that capable?"

Little Yanbao's eyes sparkled as she looked at Li Muhao, whose face was full of admiration. Then, she stood on tiptoe, reached out, and touched Li Muhao's forehead before saying:

"Third brother, you seem to have a fever. Let Auntie get you some medicine later."

Li Muhao scratched his head and chuckled.

"I've seen you cast spells before, so don't try to hide it from me. I bet those bad guys were terrified, weren't they?"

Little Yanbao stretched out her cute little hand, extending her five white and tender fingers one by one. Li Muhao's mouth dropped open, and he looked surprised.

"You didn't just take down five bad guys, did you? You're amazing, Yanbao!"

Xiao Yanbao looked speechless, rolled her bright eyes at Li Muhao in a cute way, and then slowly said:

"I encountered a very powerful evil spirit this time, and I almost didn't make it back. Third brother, aren't you afraid?"

Li Muhao didn't care about being scared. All he could think about was that since there were ghosts and such a powerful person as Xiao Yanbao in this world, there must be Ultraman. He had to become Xiao Yanbao's apprentice so he could go find Ultraman.

"Little sister, of course I'm not afraid. Can you teach me your skills? I want to become as strong as you so I can go find Ultraman."

When Ultraman was mentioned, Li Muhao's eyes were filled with hope, and he even unconsciously struck a pose as if he were about to unleash a finishing move. This scene left the old man, who was secretly watching them, speechless. He shook his head and looked away.

"By the way, when I find Ultraman, I'll definitely catch one and give it to you as a pet."

Xiao Yanbao nodded gently. She couldn't bear to hurt Li Muhao's heart, which was filled with faith in the light. Then, Li Muhao jumped up excitedly, as if he had seen Ultraman.

"Okay! Yanbao, you've agreed to teach me, right? I'll call you Master from now on, how about that?"

After saying this, Li Muhao wanted to kneel down and kowtow to Xiao Yanbao again, but Xiao Yanbao stopped him.

"Third brother, if you do this, your uncle will beat you."

However, Li Muhao only pondered for a moment before shaking his head, looking like he was ready to go all out.

"I'm not afraid at all. When I find Ultraman, I'll give him one too, so he won't believe that Ultraman exists."

It was clear that Li Muhao often got scolded by Li Qirui and Liang Xunling for Ultraman. Xiao Yanbao hummed in agreement and then said:

"I don't know how to teach you either. I'll teach you the way others taught me first. Just don't be too scared."

Li Muhao was overjoyed and immediately knelt down, but before his knees could touch the ground, Xiao Yanbao forcefully pulled him back.