Two months passed in a flash. Xia Xiao and Shu Shuang were immersed in strict time management, and Huiyue also fully understood their eating habits.

Xia Xiao and Shu Shuang are not picky eaters. They eat whatever Hui Yue cooks and never complain that it tastes bad. Especially Xia Xiao, he eats everything with relish, not like a rich kid. In fact, he is not noble in nature, after all, life in those years was far away and untouchable. And Xia Xiao also has things he doesn't like to eat, such as dishes related to bones. It's not because it's ugly to eat, but because it's a waste of time and he doesn't want to gnaw on it. Those chicken feet skeletons are only suitable to be paired with wine in leisure time!

After eating, they rested for only half an hour before they began to practice. This cycle lasted for nearly two months until the eve of the competition.

If it were an ordinary person, he would definitely not be able to stand such a boring life without any fun, but Xia Xiao liked this feeling very much. Every time his strength improved a little, he would be happy for a long time.

As long as Shu Shuang could be with Xia Xiao, she never complained about being bored. Instead, she practiced harder to protect Xia Xiao. After saying goodnight to each other every night, they would practice all night. Gradually, sleep was guaranteed through practice.

At this time, Xia Xiao and the other two went towards the west gate of Rongcheng.

There were thin snowflakes floating in the sky, and when they saw it, a hint of satisfaction appeared in their eyes. It was not a cold day, but the snow was quite pleasant.

Because the competition was approaching, red couplets were posted everywhere and big red lanterns were hung high on the streets. No matter who the winner of the local competition was, it showed that some young talents had emerged from their Rongcheng, which was worth celebrating.

In the festive atmosphere, Huiyue was a little nervous. She kept adjusting her clothes with her hands and asked Shushuang:

"Is my hair okay?"

"I'm fine, Sister Huiyue."

Xia Xiao smiled faintly and asked her:

"Why are you so nervous?"

"If you're meeting your family, you naturally have to behave appropriately and leave a good first impression."

In the past two months, Huiyue has been with Xia Xiao every day, but there is always a small gap between them. Of course, this is just Huiyue's self-perception. She is not a cultivator, so most of the time she can't understand the content of Xia Xiao and Shu Shuang's conversation.

"Uncle and aunt are very easy-going, the eldest brother is generous, and the second sister is gentle. They will definitely like you, Sister Huiyue."

Shu Shuang looked expectant, as if she was talking about her family. Xia Xiao felt slightly happy when he heard her tone.

Standing outside the west gate, in the light snow, the traffic around Xia Xiao and the other two kept coming and going. They were impatient, and the wind they brought made them feel a little cold. Xia Xiao pulled Shu Shuang behind him, an action he had repeated countless times, and even now Shu Shuang felt relieved when she saw it.

She hid behind Xia Xiao, looking at the road in the distance, and soon her eyes lit up.

“Here it comes!”

Xia Xiao followed Shu Shuang's gaze and saw a carriage moving at a slower speed. Two horses seemed to be strolling, stepping on the light snow, moving towards this side. No matter how the carriage beside it tried to catch up, its speed remained unchanged, but the window covered with a little snow was opened, shaking the snowflakes all over the ground.

Xiao Rong's smile appeared in the car window. When Xia Xiao and Shu Shuang waved and smiled involuntarily, Hui Yue was still nervous. Would this woman who looked like a lady from a noble family feel too vulgar when she was gentle and elegant?

When the carriage got closer, a small piece of silver was handed to the old man driving the carriage. Xia Jinghong and Xia Xu got off the horse first, and then helped Xiao Rong and Xia Wan down.

Xia Rong was so excited that she came over to look at her Xiao Er, holding her face and saying that she had lost weight. The new silk clothes Xia Xiao and Shu Shuang wore today were made by their mother before they left Longgang, but they were not worn until now.

"Shu Shuang, you've lost weight too."

Shu Shuang just smiled, held her second sister's hand, and stood with Huiyue.

"Look at you, you're like this right after you get here. People who don't know would think something big has happened."

Xia Jinghong wiped away the tears from the corners of Xiao Rong's eyes, and there was some doting in his words.

"This is Miss Huiyue, right?"

As Xia Jinghong was speaking, Xia Wan had already elegantly grasped her hand and exclaimed in praise.

"Sister is so beautiful."

"Hello, uncle and aunt."

At this age, Huiyue didn't know how to address Xia Xu and Xia Wan, because she was a little older than Xia Wan, but younger than Xia Xu. But her calmness and composure in her bones could not be compensated by her age. In front of Xia Wan, Huiyue was like a child. She looked embarrassed because she didn't answer Xia Wan's question.

"You don't have to be so polite. Xiao'er has mentioned you often in his letters. We are all family."

As soon as Xia Jinghong appeared, he had the temperament of stabilizing the overall situation. It seemed that everything was mobilized by him, and he became the center of this group of people. In comparison, Huiyue felt that the extremely mature Xia Xiao was nothing. Finally, she praised in her heart that he was worthy of being a wise and brave general!

"Let's go, and talk while we walk."

Xia Jinghong and his two sons walked in front, and Xiao Rong and her four daughters followed behind. Huiyue looked at Xia Xiao, who was almost as tall as Xia Jinghong and Xia Xu, and felt a sense of pride in her heart. This feeling was quite special, like treating her own younger brother, but it was stronger than that feeling.

"Huiyue, are you a local?"

When Xia Wan asked, Huiyue started chatting with her. Women always have their own topics, and so do men.

Walking on the light snow mixed with mud and dust, Xia Xu looked up at the big red lantern.

"The competition held every four years is really lively."

"How's your training going?"

In fact, Xia Xiao seldom wrote letters. He had only written one letter in the past two months, and Huiyue had only mentioned it once. When Xia Xiao saw his father asking, he was surprised.

"It's the middle stage of seed consolidation."

Xia Jinghong and Xia Xu moved in sync, placing their palms on Xia Xiao's shoulders at the same time.

"good!"

Xia Xiao saw it and smiled:

"Don't encourage me like that. It's not like you can't sense it."

After a few hearty laughs, Xia Xiao guessed Xia Jinghong and Xia Xu's little thoughts at a glance.

"You seem to have a steady aura, not impetuous at all. You have a way. How did you cultivate so fast?"

It is very difficult to break through the seed-condensing stage. Ordinary practitioners may even spend half their lives waiting for the vitality seed to break the shell and germinate. It is an extremely long process. Many practitioners cannot wait for germination in their entire lives, let alone flowering period. Only reincarnation can bloom. But Xia Xiao came to Rongcheng for three months and went from the peak of Xinglu to the middle stage of seed-condensing. This speed is beyond the reach of even Xia Xu.

"I became the champion inexplicably during the spirit hunt and got a Flame Dragon Blood Fruit. Shu Shuang spent a lot of effort to make it into a medicinal pill, which enabled me to practice faster."

"It's mainly because of your talent. You and Xu'er are both better than your teachers!"

Xia Jinghong is only at the Venerable Realm now, and it is like ascending to heaven to advance to the Fruit Realm. He may have no hope in this life. But Xia Xu is at the same level as him, and there is still room for improvement. In a few years, he will be able to reach the Fruit Realm. As for Xia Xiao, he is only fifteen years old but has the strength of the middle stage of the Condensation Realm. He has a bright future. When he is Xia Xu's age, he will definitely surpass him!

"Father taught me well!"

Xia Jinghong hadn't been this happy for a long time. He pinched Xia Xu and Xia Xiao's necks and said with a smile:

"Stop flattering me, the local competition starts tomorrow."

"Don't worry, we will definitely win the championship!"

"I heard that Lin Tian's strength has reached the peak of Condensation?"

This Rongcheng Lin Tian has the same name as the general of the Great Xia Dynasty, which attracted Xia Jinghong a little.

"Yeah! But it's still a little far from the realm of nobility."

Xia Jinghong originally wanted to explain the affairs of Wanling Valley, but seeing that Xia Xiao was so steady and seemed to have everything planned, he did not speak.

"Where is the arranged inn?"

"It's still ahead. Walk slowly over there and buy something while you're at it."

As Xia Xiao was talking, Xia Xu put his arm around his neck and looked back at Hui Yue. The latter was a little shy when she saw him. What did this mean?

"Sure, you know you're thinking about me and found it specifically for me? She has a nice figure and face, and she's a good age too."

"Go ahead if you want, but I still think Su Huan is better."

"Oh, don't mention her!"

Xia Xu cried out in pain, while Xia Xiao raised the corners of his mouth.

"You did it on purpose, kid."

Xia Xu reached out to grab him. Xia Xiao wanted to hide, but how could he hide from Xia Xu? He was immediately grabbed by the neck and taught a lesson.

"Brother, I was wrong. We were on the street. Please give me some face. Please give me some face."

Xia Xu clenched his fist and used the knuckle of his middle finger to twist Xia Xiao's head, causing Xia Xiao to laugh with tears in his eyes. Big Brother's fist was still as hard as ever!

When Xiao Rong and the other two girls saw this, they sneered. They were so grown up, but they were still so childish. Huiyue looked at them, as if she had discovered a new world. She thought that a cold person like Xia Xiao would not behave like this. It seemed that he was just like an ordinary person, with joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness, but he rarely showed them.

Seeing Shu Shuang running over to rub Xia Xiao's head, Xiao Rong realized the difference between them. But why did she think so? Hui Yue realized the danger of her consciousness, and quickly turned her mind to ask Xiao Rong and Xia Wan.

"Want to buy anything?"

Now that the Xia family is not as poor as before, Xiao Rong and Xia Wan bought a lot of things, big and small bags, which made Xia Jinghong and his sons grumble. In this respect, all men in the world are the same.

The inn arranged by Xia Xiao was just opposite the pharmacy. At night, they went to Tianfu Kitchen together. Although Ding Qiang looked a bit mean and cunning, he and his brothers wanted to take out all the good things to entertain the Xia family. They ate happily and then sat together to drink tea.

Ding Qiang and Ding Xiaosi had no topics to talk about with the Xia family, but it was fun to listen to them sitting together and talking about Longgang.

"Bye...bye!"

Looking at the backs of the Xia family leaving, Ding Xiaosi stuttered again, but this time Ding Qiang did not blame him. Xiao Rong, Xia Wan, Shu Shuang, Hui Yue, the four girls were of different ages and charms, and he sighed secretly when he saw them. Xia Xiao was so happy, since he lived in a pile of beauties.

"Okay, pack up. People from various cities will be here tomorrow. Hurry up and make money."

Ding Xiaosi scratched his head and said to Ding Qiang a little embarrassedly:

"Brother, I want to find a wife."

"What?"

Ding Qiang was confused and laughed and scolded:

"I don't even have a wife yet, and you want to find one? Forget it... I'll find one for you first!"

When Ding Xiaosi heard this, he became very motivated and picked up a stack of flyers.

"I'm going to the west of the city to distribute orders. There will definitely be a lot of customers tomorrow and the day after tomorrow!"