The Untamed: Wei Wuxian Reborn as a Child

Xiao Xingchen led Xue Yang through the mountains, introducing the people they had just met. "Ayang, the one you were fighting with at the mountain gate was your fifth senior sister, Yin Li. The girl just now was your seventh senior sister, Su Qinghe."

Xue Yang asked curiously, "How many disciples does Bao Shan San Ren have?"

Xiao Xingchen raised his head slightly, his eyes filled with warmth as he said, "There are eight of us here. The eldest is Cangse, the second is Long Xiyue, the third is Qin Peipei, the fourth is Qiu Ning, the fifth is Yin Li, the sixth is Bai Qianru, and the seventh is Su Qinghe. I am the youngest disciple. I am also the only male disciple."

Xue Yang nodded thoughtfully, then asked, "Then how did you become a disciple in the mountains?"

Xiao Xingchen's eyes grew distant. He thought for a moment before slowly speaking, "My master picked me up when I was a child. Back then, I was all alone, not knowing where I came from or where my family was. I only remember wandering alone in the chaos, my heart filled with fear and confusion."

Xiao Xingchen's thoughts seemed to return to that time, and his voice grew softer. "When Master appeared, it was like a ray of light, illuminating my dark world. She gently embraced me, her eyes filled with love. At that moment, I felt a warmth I had never felt before."

"My master brought me back to the mountains. At first, I was wary of this unfamiliar place. But my master and the sisters were very kind to me. They gave me food, clothes, and took good care of me. Gradually, I let down my guard and began to integrate into this new family."

"As I grew older, Master intended to send me out of the mountain. I didn't understand why Master did this, and my heart was filled with loss and reluctance. When my senior sisters found out, they all tried to stop Master. Fifth Senior Sister gently said to me, 'Xingchen, don't be afraid, we will protect you.' Seventh Senior Sister also firmly said, 'Master, Xingchen is our family, we can't let him leave.' Third Senior Sister Qin Peipei, Fourth Senior Sister Qiu Ning, and the others also tried to persuade Master."

"Master looked at us with a complicated expression in his eyes. Finally, he sighed and said, 'Since you are so insistent, I will accept him as my apprentice.' At that moment, my heart was filled with joy and gratitude. From then on, I became Master's apprentice, training and living in the mountains with my sisters."

Xue Yang listened quietly to Xiao Xingchen's story, feeling inexplicably moved. He looked at Xiao Xingchen and said, "Master, your master and sisters are truly kind."

Xiao Xingchen smiled and nodded, saying, "Yes, they are the most important people in my life. The days in the mountains, though dull, are filled with warmth and happiness."

Xiao Xingchen continued, "I only found out about the eldest and second senior sisters later. It is said that the second senior sister was the first to leave the mountain."

"After the Second Senior Sister left, she didn't come back for a long time. Later, the First Senior Sister also left for some reason. After that, neither of them came back."

"The master was very sad, so he issued an order that once the disciple left the mountain, he could not return."

Xue Yang asked worriedly, "Will Baoshan Sanren punish you when we come back this time?"

Xiao Xingchen patted Xue Yang's head soothingly and said, "No, I went out to look for my two senior sisters with Master's permission. And I have the jade pendant, so Master won't punish me."

They continued walking in the mountains, Xiao Xingchen introducing Xue Yang to the plants and trees there from time to time. Xue Yang looked at the beautiful scenery and gradually relaxed.

Baoshan Sanren watched the two men's actions from a distance and understood everything. He muttered quietly, "It seems that this little disciple has become emotional after leaving the mountain!"

She turned to look at Xue Yang and whispered, "This kid is quite nice to Xingchen and is even worried about being punished. But, what does this kid think of me? Am I such an unkind person?"

Just as Baoshan Sanren finished speaking, there was a knock on the door.