Lin Huan

"Heh. He doesn't really bother hiding it in front of me, eh? His intention was so obvious. Just an adopted son, what is there to be so arrogant about."

Although Xun Ying was lazy and doesn't really bother about things much when it involves her close ones she is willing to be cruel.

Xun Ying's eyes turned cold.

"Looks like I have to hurry, it looks like I procrastinate a lot. Looks like he is making his move now."

The typical ancient family drama was what Xun Ying would call this. People of the same family fought each other for more power.

Xun Ying sighed and she turned to look at Baobao who noticed and smiled brightly. Xun Ying's eyes turned gentle.

"Baobao, let's continue."

"En!"

An hour later...

"Ah Ying do you think this will work?"

"Why not?"

"It's a stick and stones."

"Haven't you heard the saying; sticks and stones break bones?"

"Really?"

"As long as you know how to use them… they will be useful." Xun Ying smirks.

She wields a small knife in her hand. It looks plain and a bit ugly however it can be easily hidden. [Perfect.]

In her past life, her grandfather was in the military. She had an interest in mechanics and warfare as well as martial arts aside from reading and playing games. Although those contradict, it worked fine for her 2 days of studying warfare and mechanics while 5 days lazing around.

And you said she got shot by a terrorist? Sorry. That was a little accident. She had let down her guard too much.

Anyways back to the situation. Xun Ying thought about it and nodded she would have to ask her father to give her a genuine dagger later. This one was just for emergency situations. She can't afford to let her guard down despite wanting to be lazy especially if she doesn't want to kill as she did in her last. It would be too embarrassing to make the life-death mistakes twice. She can't afford to lose her life again.

Xun Ying had an unknown fondness of the knife. She can feel that something is different about the stone, it was red in color.

The rocks in this world are very different, for instance, the color.

These rocks have the color of midnight blue, light blue, royal purple, pale yellow, neon green, and light pink, although there are also regular rocks too.

Baobao floats around Xun Ying before settling on her shoulder.

"Baobao, do you have an inventory like those systems in the novels do?"

"Yup!"

"Can I store this inside?"

"Yes."

"Or you can leave it with us." Qing Long said as he also came out.

Xuan Wu and the other two followed him. Xuan Wu was very interested in the knife. The stone was indeed very special and he wants to understand how she can make something like this.

Bai Hu just stared at the knife in disdain.

"I'll just leave it to Baobao. It would be closer and safer since should sensing can't detect the presence of Baobao but can detect the painting."

Xun Ying just sighs, she can only make do with this now. Although she has Baobao, the system shop hasn't opened yet. And besides the system said that she needs to wait until she is 3 before they could give her a mission.

Like, come on, why are there still requirements? Well, who knows what the boss is thinking. She can only patiently wait, it is almost her birthday soon anyways. She had a feeling that the system was like this because of a reason. She needed to protect herself just in case there is a sneak attack, she couldn't let down her guard.

Xun Ying sighed. [I just want to have an easy life, what's wrong with that. Ugh.]

Xun Ying's sense is tingling these days, she knows that something is up.

Xun Ying stretches.

"Let's go for a walk."

Qing Long and Xuan Wu stayed while Bai Hu and Zhu Que went back inside the painting. Qing Long and Xuan Wu keep an eye on the house for Xun Ying and can report if there is something wrong.

Xun Ying was wandering around when she came to an area that she had never been before. However, she just shrugs and walks on.

[Curiosity killed the cat. Better not go there.]

She nodded and continued on, unknowingly she went back to this place as if she was drawn to it.

[Tsk. The world is playing a trick on me.]

"Ah Ying, why don't you go in for a look?"

Baobao's eyes sparkle with interest as the area gives him a strange yet familiar feeling. He knew that Xun Ying also felt it. There is always a reason for something.

Xun Ying sighed. She resigned and walked in. And in response, she seems to have passed a boundary as the ordinary area was no longer there. In front of her was a forest. Weirdly enough, it seems to be calling out to Xun Ying.

Xun Ying walked on, following her instinct.

She walked deeper and deeper into the forest before she came upon an area lightened by sunlight. Following it, she saw a pond in front of her. A small animal sat on the rock near the edge of the pond, facing Xun Ying. It was a snowy white mink. However, this one has blue, red, green, and white sparks surrounding it. The mink gives her a soft smile.

"Welcome, I have been waiting for you."

Xun Ying was puzzled while Baobao was excited.

"Ah Ying! Ah Ying! This is the spirit of Eververse, the one I told you about!"

The mink smiles. "Good to see you again, Baobao."

"We met again Lin Huan! So did you call us here?"

"Mhm." Lin Huan leaped, instead of falling into the water, it looks like she was floating instead. She walked towards Xun Ying as her steps left ripples in the pond.

"Xun Ying."

Xun Ying looks at her attracted by her elegant steps and gentle yet colorful aura.

"Ah Ying, can I call you that?"

"Mhm."

When the mink has stepped onto the ground, the sparks shine and in replacement, a young lady stands in front of them.

Lin Huan smiles. And offer Xun Ying her hand. Xun Ying hesitates, Baobao smiles and says, "Don't worry, she is very kind."

Xun Ying sighed and gave Lin Huan her hand.

Lin Huan guides her into the water. Xun Ying steps into the water, but instead of feeling the current of the water. It felt cool under her feet. It must have been the spirit, it really is magical despite the flashy stuff everyone had shown her, it is the first time someone had been able to make her experience the same.

"Ah Ying, I can't stay here for long. I will guide you on your elements, awakening your magic and some important things. And yes, I would answer three questions of yours. Now come."

Lin Huan carries her to the top of the rock.

"Now shall I begin?"