Chapter 39: Xun'er Preference

After seeing Xiao Yan and Yao Lao off, Xiao Bai noticed that Xun Er was looking at him with a hint of grievance.

At first, he was a little confused, but then it seemed like he remembered something and slapped his forehead.

He had promised the little girl that he would spend time with her these days, but he had also promised Yao Lao that he would refine the Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid within these days.

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Bai took her hand and smiled gently.

"Alright, I'll be refining pills in the small courtyard for the next few days. If you're not afraid of getting bored, why not keep me company?"

Upon hearing this, the grievance in Xun Er's eyes disappeared, and a smile appeared on her face. She had thought that Xiao Bai would be going to the back mountain these days, and if that happened, she would probably not get to see him again before he left.

"Xun Er won't be bothering you, will I, Brother Bai?"

The little girl, although happy, couldn't help but ask.

Xiao Bai understood what she meant; she was asking if there was anything inconvenient for her to know.

Looking at the sensible girl before him, Xiao Bai's gaze softened as he said softly:

"In this world, Xun Er will always be the person Xiao Bai trusts the most. This has been true in the past, is true now, and will be true in the future!"

He wasn't worried about Ling Ying anymore. Now, whenever that guy appeared within a hundred meters of him, Xiao Bai could sense him.

However, ever since telling her the story, Xun Er seemed to come alone every time. He wasn't sure what was going on.

Hearing Xiao Bai's words, Xun Er's big eyes became watery as she looked at him, deeply touched in her heart.

In the following days, Xun Er came to Xiao Bai's place early every day. She either sat beside him reading books or rested her chin in her hands, watching Xiao Bai refine pills with great interest.

She was very happy these days because she could stay with Xiao Bai every day, which reminded her of her childhood, and for a moment, it felt like those days had returned.

Xiao Bai kept refining the Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid in the small courtyard.

The other medicinal materials weren't much of a problem, but the magic cores had exploded several times, leaving Xiao Bai in a rather embarrassing situation.

At first, when Xun Er saw the alchemy explosions, with Xiao Bai's face and clothes covered in black ash, she was full of concern.

However, after seeing that Xiao Bai was perfectly fine, she began to laugh each time she saw the explosions.

Xiao Bai, seeing this, would lightly tap her on the head and say with a smile, "You heartless little thing!"

Xun Er didn't retort; instead, she just smiled at him with her eyes squinted.

However, when she saw Xiao Bai changing his clothes after every explosion, Xun Er began to think deeply.

Although Brother Xiao Bai always dressed cleanly, his clothes seemed rather old.

Days passed like this, and finally, the day of the agreement with Yao Lao arrived. Tomorrow, they would set off.

At this moment, Xiao Bai looked at the several jade vials before him. Out of twelve portions of medicinal materials, he had successfully refined seven. The main issue had been the high consumption of magic cores, which had exploded five times.

However, at this point, he had gained a better understanding of incorporating magic cores into medicines. If he had another twelve portions of medicinal materials, he couldn't guarantee a 100% success rate, but refining ten successful batches was definitely within reach.

From now on, he could say he was a second-tier alchemist. The recipe Yao Lao gave him was for a second-tier pinnacle pill.

After this transaction with Yao Lao, his alchemy skills would improve rapidly. After all, he now possessed all the necessary hard requirements that alchemists needed, only lacking knowledge and experience.

Looking around the room, he couldn't see her graceful figure, and Xiao Bai became a bit puzzled, muttering:

"Where did Xun Er go?"

She had been eagerly watching him refine the last batch of medicine just moments ago, so how had she disappeared so quickly?

Shaking his head, Xiao Bai decided not to worry about her and stood up, preparing to deliver the Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid to Yao Lao.

He thought that the old man might want to test its effects to guide Xiao Yan on how to use it while he's away.

However, just as Xiao Bai was about to leave, he saw Xun Er rush in quickly.

When she saw that Xiao Bai had finished refining the medicine, a smile appeared on her delicate face. She moved gracefully and approached Xiao Bai, looking mysteriously at him as she asked, "Brother Xiao Bai, are you still busy?"

Xiao Bai could tell from her expression that she had something to say, so he smiled gently and replied, "I'm not busy now. What's up? Does my little Xun Er need something?"

Without saying a word, Xun Er took out a few cloth bundles from her spatial ring and handed them to Xiao Bai. She said sweetly, "I noticed that your clothes are getting old, so I bought a few new outfits for you. Go try them on and show them to me!"

As she spoke, she stuffed the clothes into Xiao Bai's hands and pushed him toward the screen.

"Go on, go on!"

Xiao Bai looked at the clothes in his hands, speechless. He didn't expect this little girl to be so thoughtful.

After pushing him behind the screen, Xun Er stepped back outside.

Xiao Bai opened the cloth bundles and looked at the clothes inside, somewhat speechless. Why were they black?

Sighing, he decided it was fine. Black was fine too. After all, it was the little girl's kind gesture.

Xun Er stood outside, eagerly waiting. She had originally thought about buying white clothes, but then she remembered that Xiao Bai's hair was now gray-white, and black clothes would match better, so she chose that color instead.

After a while, Xiao Bai came out after changing into the new clothes. Xun Er's eyes instantly lit up.

At that moment, Xiao Bai wore a black robe, with golden patterns along the edges. He looked mysterious and noble, his brow sharp and confident. His gray-white hair flowed down to his chest, and his presence exuded a natural air of authority and strength.

Compared to the gentle look in a white robe, he now appeared more stern, his posture straight and regal, with an aloof aura that made others hesitant to approach.

Xun Er's heart skipped a beat. She had never seen Xiao Bai like this before. She felt that his cold, majestic presence had an overwhelming captivating.

Seeing the girl's reaction, Xiao Bai's lips curled into a mischievous smile.

He then slowly walked toward her with steady steps, his face cold and his eyes as piercing as stars, his whole demeanor exuding an air of superiority.

He gently lifted her delicate chin, leaned down, and in a somewhat domineering tone, whispered in her ear, "Little girl, remember, you belong to me. Even your breath is tied to me. Understand?"

Xun Er's eyes became misty, her heart fluttering. From childhood, Xiao Bai had always spoken to her gently, so she had never experienced such a domineering tone.

She couldn't help but think, I can't take it anymore. This Xiao Bai in black is too powerful. Xun Er can't handle it!

Suddenly, Xun Er threw herself into Xiao Bai's arms, burying her head in his chest and softly panting, murmuring, "Xiao Bai... Gege!"

Seeing her like this, Xiao Bai couldn't help but laugh. This little girl, usually so cool and composed, didn't expect her to enjoy this domineering style.

He stroked her silky hair and chuckled, "Little girl, I didn't know you had this kind of preference!"

Xun Er, in his embrace, squirmed a bit, her face turning red. She let out a soft sound of protest and said, "You naughty Xiao Bai-gege, always bullying me!"

Xiao Bai held her close and whispered in her ear, "How could I bear to tease you? I adore this side of you too much."