On the top of the mountain, Yun Ao and Qing Yao's days seemed to be forgotten by time. Morning and evening, they were seen holding hands, so much so that even Xiao Yi was left in the corner of memory.
On this day, a sharp alarm suddenly sounded in Qingyao's mind. The sound pierced into her heart, making her instantly remember Xiaoyi who had been ignored for a long time.
Since Yun Ao recovered his past memories and worked with Qingyao to inject merit and spiritual power into Xiaoyi, Xiaoyi became the first existence in the system to be able to transform into a human form.
As soon as the young boy Xiaoyi transformed, Yun Ao sent him down the mountain to experience the trials of the mortal world. As time went by, it seemed as if this little system had never existed in the lives of the two.
Qingyao couldn't help but frown at the stinging pain. Yun Ao noticed it immediately, his eyes full of concern: "My lady, what's wrong?"
Qingyao looked solemn: "Ayun, something happened to Xiaoyi."
Upon hearing this, Yun Ao patted Qing Yao's hand gently and said softly, "Then let's go down the mountain and take a look. Although this little guy is usually of no use, he has been with you for so long, so he can be considered one of your own after all."
Qingyao nodded, and the two decided to descend the mountain to search for Xiaoyi. Following their vague spiritual connection with Xiaoyi, they descended the mountain and entered the bustling mortal market. The cries of vendors echoed along the streets, and the crowds of people bustled about, but Xiaoyi was nowhere to be seen.
Qingyao was anxious, but Yun Ao gently pulled her into his arms and comforted her, saying, "Don't worry, we'll find him." Just then, a commotion suddenly erupted up ahead. The two hurried over and saw a group of people gathered, pointing and talking.
Yun Ao exerted his spiritual power, and the crowd unconsciously made way for him. In the center of the circle, Xiao Yi was lying on the ground with ragged clothes, eyes closed, and a weak breath. The spiritual power around him was in chaos.
Qingyao exclaimed, and hurried forward to hug Xiaoyi, her eyes full of worry: "Xiaoyi, what's wrong with you?"
Yun Ao squatted down, checked Xiaoyi's pulse, and frowned: "He has consumed too much spiritual power and suffered a heavy blow. The situation is not good." Qingyao hurriedly injected her own spiritual power into Xiaoyi's body, trying to stabilize his injuries.
After a while, Xiaoyi slowly woke up. Seeing Yun Ao and Qingyao in front of him, a trace of grievance flashed in his eyes: "Ancestor, I... I was bullied by bad guys. They coveted the spiritual power in my body, I..." Before he finished speaking, he coughed up another mouthful of blood.
Yun Ao's eyes suddenly showed murderous intent: "I will not let anyone who dares to hurt us go."
Qingyao gently stroked Xiaoyi's forehead and said softly, "Don't be afraid, we are here and will definitely seek justice for you." After that, the two of them took Xiaoyi back to the top of the mountain first.
Qingyao hurriedly brought the injured Xiaoyi back to the top of the mountain and placed him in a quiet room. She looked solemn, formed seals with her hands, and soft rays of light were injected into Xiaoyi's body to help stabilize his injuries.
Yun Ao guarded silently by the side, handing over the spiritual objects needed from time to time, his eyes full of concern and heartache.
When Xiaoyi's injuries gradually stabilized and his breathing became calmer, Yun Ao gently held Qingyao's hand and said, "My lady, let's go down the mountain and seek justice for Xiaoyi." Qingyao nodded slightly, with a hint of coldness in her eyes.
As the two were going down the mountain, they encountered a group of people who had hurt Xiaoyi and were walking towards them.
Yun Ao recognized them at a glance. Some of them were actually former disciples of the sect. They might have had some interactions in the past, but now, their actions had made Yun Ao completely disheartened.
Qingyao looked at these people with murderous intent in her eyes. Yun Ao's spiritual power surged around him. He took a step forward and looked at them coldly.
When those people saw Yun Ao, they were frightened at first, but soon they pretended to be calm, and some even looked at them provocatively.
Yun Ao snorted coldly and waved his hands. A huge furnace appeared out of thin air, emitting a dark light. Those people tried to flee in fear, but were restrained by an invisible force.
Yun Ao's eyes were cold as he mercilessly put them into the furnace. Then he continuously injected spiritual power into them, igniting a raging fire.
"You have hurt Xiaoyi so much, so you must be burned in this furnace for a thousand years to atone for your sins." Yun Ao's voice was low and firm. Qingyao stood aside, looking at Yun Ao's back, her heart filled with warmth.
Xiaoyi's injuries were finally healed under the careful care of Qingyao and Yunao, but there was an unspeakable sense of loss in his heart.
It understood that as Qingyao and Yunao's feelings grew stronger, the days when they traveled through the small world together became a thing of the past.
Looking back on the past, although it had not completed the task set by the system, Qingyao treated it very generously, giving it countless magic weapons, spiritual power and opportunities, allowing it to reap rewards far beyond the task.
Now, Qingyao has chosen to stay with Yunao in this world forever, and its existence seems no longer necessary.
Xiaoyi mustered up his courage, walked up to Qingyao, and whispered, "Grandfather, now that you have Lord Yunao by your side, you probably no longer need me to take you through the small world. I think... it's time to leave and find the taskmaster who really needs me." After saying that, it lowered its head slightly, its eyes full of reluctance.
Qingyao stared at Xiaoyi, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes, and finally nodded gently: "Xiaoyi, go ahead. Thank you for staying with me these days."
Xiaoyi held back the tears in his eyes, looked at Qingyao deeply again, then turned around, turned into a stream of light, disappeared on the spot, and returned to the familiar yet unfamiliar system space.
It took a deep breath and started searching for new taskers, preparing to embark on a new journey. Although its heart was filled with nostalgia for the past, it knew that a new story was about to begin...
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