"Xiao Xun'er"
What!
Lin Fan was stunned in place and even forgot to walk. His eyes widened and he looked at the girl in surprise.
Xiao Xun'er seemed to notice him stop and asked: "What happened?"
"Oh,oh, nothing. Miss has a beautiful name."
Lin Fan remained calm on the surface and behaved normally but his mind was in a mess. He didn't expect to meet Xiao Xun'er, the heroine so quickly. At the same time he also understood why she seemed fearless before. There was no need for him to intervene at all. Xiao Xun'er herself could deal with it. And if she failed, the bodyguard behind her can kill the wolf with a snap. Moreover, now that he thinks of it, she was probably practicing combat skills with that magic beast before. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel embarrassed. Others didn't need your help and you rushed to rescue, and then you asked them to help you in return. It's really embarrassing.
Next, throughout the walk neither of them spoke. After about an hour, Lin Fan finally saw the forest thinning out and the open sky in the distance feeling relieved. They are finally out!
After coming out, Lin Fan quickly bowed to show his gratitude and decided to leave. It's a bit awkward to stay here.
"Wait!"
Hearing her calling, he turned around with some confusion. Xiao Xun'er hesitated for a while before speaking in a slightly gentle tone: "Do you have a place to stay?"
Lin Fan seemed to suddenly remember that he really has nowhere to stay and he doesn't have money either. He awkwardly shook his head.
Xiao Xun'er seemed to have expected it and said: "If you don't have anywhere to go, you can stay in our Xiao family for a while."
Lin Fan's eyes lit up but he still hesitated. Nonetheless after some thoughts, he agreed. Rejecting this proposal will probably lead to him sleeping on the streets, it's better to take it.
Xiao Xun'er nodded slightly and took him to the Xiao family.
With her influence, the Xiao family didn't question Lin Fan's identity and let him stay in a quaint courtyard according to his wishes.
After a day's hardwork, Lin Fan sat on the bed feeling drowsy. But suddenly, he remembered something and slapped his forehead.
The system seems to have given me another reward.
Then with just a thought, five figures wrapped in black robes appeared in front of him out of nowhere.
All five of them knelt down respectfully saluting Lin Fan: "Master"
Lin Fan nodded with satisfaction asking them to stand up. Being a system reward, these 5 Dou Huang will obey him unconditionally. And their details also appeared in his mind. The cultivation of these few ranges from 6 star Dou Huang all the way upto 9 stars and there is even a peak 9 star Dou Huang leading the group. With this line up, Lin Fan finally felt a little secure in this dangerous continent.
"Remember, keep your presence hidden. Come out only when I am in danger of life."
This is his trump card and he will not use it casually. Although a Dou Huang is already a peak existence in Jiama Empire where he currently is but in the entire world, it is not much. He doesn't want to expose it and be in the limelight.
"Oh, remember not to be discovered by the Dou Huang present in the Xiao family. He is quite strong and has exceptional means."
He finally warned them about Ling Ying. This man is from the ancient clan responsible for guarding Xun'er. There is no need to come into his radar.
The five Dou Huang nodded respectfully before disappearing all together. Lin Fan also stretched lazily and fell asleep. This is his first night after coming to this world and he slept soundly.
The morning sunlight pierced through the thin curtain and fell on Lin Fan. He opened his sleepy eyes and yawned lazily. After washing up and wearing a set of fresh clothes provided by the Xiao family, a slight knock sounded from the door.
Opening it, he noticed two people standing outside. A handsome boy wearing black clothes with a determined face and eyes not matching his age stood in front of him along with a purple-dressed girl with a flawless face and graceful figure like a blooming lotus in the world.
"Please come in"
Lin Fan invited both of them in with some guesses in mind.
As both of them took a seat, Lin Fan expressed his gratitude again: "Miss Xun'er, thank you for helping me yesterday. Without your help, I don't know where I will be staying now."
"Mr. Lin is being polite. You also helped me and it is what I should do."
Xiao Xun'er said politely but both of them knew, that she didn't need his help at all.
Lin Fan coughed lightly and asked knowingly: "This brother is..."
"Hi, I am Xiao Yan. I have heard about you from Xun'er."
Sure enough! It's him.
Lin Fan smiled lightly and shook hands with him. From the aura of the boy in front of him, he can be sure that his cultivation is still at the 3rd stage of Dou zhi qi. In other words the plot hasn't begun.
"Brother Xiao Yan, I am Lin Fan. Nice to meet you."
After the two exchanged pleasantries, they didn't stay for long before leaving. From their words Lin Fan also found out they are going to the Xiao family market to wander around. He couldn't help but envy Xiao Yan a little for getting such a beautiful girl like Xun'er. Moreover she is strong and also has an invincible background.
Protagonist is really the protagonist!
The following days were uneventful with Lin Fan holed up in his room. He has just tasted the sweetness of cultivation and he cultivated frantically. After just a few days, his strength has increased by some degrees.
On one such day, there was a knock at his door. He opened it and found Xiao Yan standing outside.
"Brother Xiao Yan, I don't know what you want to see me for."
"Brother Lin Fan, I need your help."