24: Chapter 24 Nannan loves her brother the most!

In the next moment.

His figure vanished from the spot instantly.

An Miaoyi and Saintess Tianxuan exchanged a look and quickly followed.

On the streets of Yandu.

Little Nannan was holding that half of a cold bun, carefully taking a bite.

Although the bun was hard and tasted terrible, it was already her only food for the day.

Suddenly, she felt the light in front of her dim.

Little Nannan looked up.

She saw a big brother in white standing before her, watching her quietly.

That big brother's gaze was very strange.

It wasn't full of disgust like others, nor was it fierce like those bad people.

His gaze was very gentle and pained, even looking a bit like he wanted to cry.

Little Nannan was a bit afraid; she subconsciously hid the bun behind her back and shrank into the corner.

"Big brother... Nannan doesn't have any money..."

She said timidly.

Ye Xuan looked at the small, pitiful girl before him, looking into her clear, large eyes.

He felt as if his heart had been struck hard by something, an unbearable ache rising within him.

Was this that stunningly talented Empress who looked down upon all eternity?

Was this the sister who did not seek Immortal Ascension, but only to wait for his return in the Mortal World?

Now, she was merely a little beggar shivering in the cold wind.

Ye Xuan took a deep breath, suppressing the stinging in his eyes.

He slowly crouched down, trying to bring his gaze level with Little Nannan's.

"I don't want money."

Ye Xuan's voice was very soft and gentle, for fear of scaring her.

He reached out and gently wiped away the dirt on Little Nannan's face.

"Nannan."

Ye Xuan looked into her eyes and said seriously.

"Big brother will take you home, okay?"

Little Nannan was stunned.

She stared blankly at Ye Xuan, her large eyes gradually filling with tears.

"Big brother..."

She murmured, her small hand tightly clutching Ye Xuan's sleeve as if grasping a lifeline.

"Big brother... are you here to pick up Nannan?"

"Yes."

Ye Xuan nodded and pulled her small body into his embrace.

"Big brother came late."

"From now on, no one will ever be able to bully you again."

Although this was only the Ruthless Empress's Dao Fruit Incarnation, it was also a true portrayal of her time as a Mortal.

Since Ye Xuan was here, he wouldn't let her continue wandering outside.

Ye Xuan's embrace was very warm.

Little Nannan curled up in his arms, her small hands tightly clutching his lapel, fearing this was just a beautiful dream she might wake from at any moment.

She wore a tattered little cotton coat and her face was covered in dirt, but Ye Xuan didn't care at all, holding her like the most precious treasure in the world.

"Big brother..."

Little Nannan buried her head in Ye Xuan's chest, her voice muffled.

"Nannan is dirty, I'll get big brother's clothes dirty."

Ye Xuan looked down at the little bundle in his arms and gently rubbed her hair.

"Not dirty."

He said softly.

"How could big brother's sister be dirty? You are the cleanest little fairy in this world."

An Miaoyi followed beside them, feeling a wave of emotion as she saw Ye Xuan's gaze, which was so tender it almost seemed to drip with water.

She had never seen Ye Xuan show such an expression; even toward her, the successor of Miaoyu Nunnery, he was mostly playful and casual.

"What is this child's background, exactly?"

An Miaoyi speculated inwardly.

Although Ye Xuan had said before that he was coming to pick someone up, she never expected it to be a wandering little beggar.

And looking at Ye Xuan's attitude, this was definitely no ordinary relative, but more like a long-lost close kin.

Ye Xuan carried Little Nannan in his arms as he strode toward the best restaurant in Yandu—Drunken Immortals Abode.

Along the way, pedestrians turned their heads to stare.

A noble Young Master with an ethereal aura holding a dirty little beggar, followed by two stunning beauties—this combination was truly too bizarre.

Upon entering the restaurant, the shopkeeper saw the situation and was about to step forward to stop them, but was left dazed by a source stone Ye Xuan casually threw at him.

"The best private room, the best food and wine, bring them up immediately."

Ye Xuan coldly left those words and went straight to the second floor.

Inside the private room, Ye Xuan placed Little Nannan on a chair and said to An Miaoyi, "Miaoyi, please help Nannan take a bath and change into clean clothes."

"Yes, Young Master."

An Miaoyi did not dare to delay and quickly ordered the restaurant staff to bring hot water and scented soap.

A moment later, the sound of splashing water came from behind the screen.

Ye Xuan sat in the outer room, waiting quietly.

Saintess Tianxuan stood behind him, silent as always.

But at this moment, if someone observed closely, they would find Saintess Tianxuan's body trembling slightly.

In those eyes like the starry sky, a hint of fear rarely appeared.

She recognized it.

As a Desolate Slave, an existence eroded by the Ruthless Emperor's power, she was all too familiar with that aura.

That little girl...

Although she appeared to be a Mortal with no cultivation, the karmic threads on her and that aura originating from the same source as the one beneath the abyss could not be hidden.

That was the Master's Dao Fruit!

It was the Incarnation of that world-shaking Empress walking the earth!

Saintess Tianxuan lowered her head, not daring to glance at the screen again, fearing she might offend that supreme existence.

After a while.

An Miaoyi's voice came from behind the screen: "Young Master, it's done."

Ye Xuan stood up and walked over.

A small figure stepped timidly from behind the screen.

After washing away the dirt, Little Nannan revealed her original appearance.

A face like carved pink jade, fair skin, and large eyes as crystal clear as black grapes.

Though she was somewhat thin due to long-term malnutrition, the signs of a burgeoning beauty were already apparent.

However, she was currently wearing an inner garment that An Miaoyi had altered to be smaller, which still looked a bit oversized.

"So beautiful."

Ye Xuan praised with a smile.

Hearing the praise, Little Nannan lowered her head shyly, her small hands twisting together.

By this time, the food and wine were being served one after another.

A table full of delicious dishes emitted an enticing aroma.

Braised lion's head meatballs, steamed spirit fish, crystal pork hock... Little Nannan couldn't stop swallowing her saliva at the sight.

"Eat up."

Ye Xuan picked her up and put her in a chair, placing a piece of meat in her bowl.

"Eat whatever you want; if it's not enough, there's more."

Little Nannan looked at the meat in her bowl, then at Ye Xuan, and took a cautious bite.

"Delicious!"

Her eyes lit up, and then she began to wolf it down.

She was truly starving.

In recent years, she had never had a full meal, let alone such delicacies.

Ye Xuan watched from the side, wiping her mouth from time to time, his eyes full of doting affection.

Soon, most of the food on the table was gone.

Little Nannan's small belly had become round, like a little watermelon.

She let out a burp and covered her mouth in embarrassment, her small face turning bright red.

"Big brother..."

She looked at Ye Xuan, her gaze flickering.

"Did Nannan eat too much... Will big brother be disgusted with Nannan..."

Before, those people all said she was a glutton and a burden. She was afraid big brother would be like them and leave her behind.

Ye Xuan reached out and flicked her small nose.

"Silly girl."

He said with a smile.

"How could big brother be disgusted with you? Being able to eat means you're healthy. Follow big brother from now on, and you'll have delicious food every day to raise you healthy and strong."

Hearing this, Little Nannan finally relaxed and showed a sweet smile.

"Mhm, Nannan likes big brother the most!"

Ye Xuan glanced at her ill-fitting clothes and, with a thought, opened the chat group's mall.

He searched through the mall for a while and soon selected several sets of children's clothing.

[Flowing Cloud Hundred Flowers Dress (Magic Treasure Grade): Immune to water and fire, untainted by dust, automatically adjusts size, comes with a defensive Formation.]

[Cloud-Treading Little Boots (Magic Treasure Grade): Steps generate wind, allows for gliding through the air, increases movement speed.]

...

Ye Xuan bought several sets in one go, all of which were beautiful and practical Magic Treasure-grade clothing.

He had plenty of points anyway; he didn't mind spending them on his sister.

A flash of light occurred.

Several sets of exquisite little clothes appeared on the table.

"Come, try this."

Ye Xuan picked up the pink Flowing Cloud Hundred Flowers Dress and held it up against Little Nannan.

Little Nannan stared blankly at the beautiful dress.

"So pretty..."

She reached out a small hand to touch it, the soft texture making her unable to put it down.

With An Miaoyi's help, Little Nannan quickly changed into the new clothes.

The pink dress made her small face look even more tender, she wore the exquisite little boots on her feet, and her hair was tied into two cute braids.

At this moment, how did Little Nannan look anything like a little beggar?

She looked exactly like a little princess stepped out of a painting.

She twirled on the ground, her skirt fluttering.

"Big brother, does it look good?"

She looked up at Ye Xuan expectantly.

"It looks good, very good."

Ye Xuan crouched down and pinched her small cheek.

"Nannan, do you like these clothes?" he asked gently.

Little Nannan nodded vigorously, then suddenly threw herself into Ye Xuan's arms and gave him a loud kiss on the cheek.

"Hehe, I like them. Nannan likes big brother the most!"

She hugged Ye Xuan's neck, her voice soft and sweet, filled with attachment.

Ye Xuan hugged her back, feeling as if his heart were melting.

"Big brother likes Nannan the most too!"

...

At the same time.

Deep within the Ancient Forbidden Land of the Big Dipper Astral Region.

Beneath that pitch-black abyss sat a magnificent Bronze Immortal Palace.

Within the immortal palace, an unparalleled figure in white sat cross-legged. Chaos Qi swirled around her, and she wore a Bronze Mask that seemed to both cry and smile.

She was undergoing a most critical transformation, her entire being in a state between wakefulness and sleep.

But just now.

Those long eyelashes suddenly trembled slightly.

An extremely faint yet incredibly clear emotional ripple pierced through the endless void and reached this place.

It was joy, attachment, and a long-lost warmth.

"Big brother..."

A low murmur came from beneath the mask.

The voice was very soft, yet it seemed to contain the yearning of ages.

The Nine Sacred Mountains above the abyss seemed to sense their master's emotions and trembled slightly.

Those originally violent ancient auras actually became much gentler at this moment.