Godslayer: You get two at the start, Supreme Divine Ruins.

Lin Xiao dragged his tired and bloodstained body home. As soon as he entered, he saw Lin Wan'er sitting on a small stool in the living room, flipping through an old book by the dim light.

Hearing the door open, Lin Wan'er looked up, and the moment her gaze fell on Lin Xiao, her eyes, which had been filled with a hint of expectation, were instantly filled with terror.

"Lin Xiao! What... what's wrong with you?" Lin Wan'er suddenly stood up, the book in her hand falling to the ground with a "thud." She rushed towards Lin Xiao, her voice trembling with anxiety.

Lin Xiao forced a smile, trying to comfort him, but before he could even speak, Lin Wan'er had already circled around him several times, her eyes frantically searching for his wounds.

"Xiao, are you hurt? Why are you covered in blood? Did someone bully you?"

Lin Wan'er's eyes reddened, and her voice trembled noticeably.

Lin Xiao gently grasped his sister's shoulder to calm her down, and then slowly said, "Wan'er, I'm fine. This blood isn't mine; it's from those masked men."

"A masked man?" Lin Wan'er looked puzzled, her eyes full of disbelief. "Xiao, what are you talking about? What is a masked man?"

Lin Xiao's expression turned serious. He pulled Lin Wan'er to sit down on the sofa, took a deep breath, and began to explain to her: "Wan'er, this world is not as simple as it seems on the surface."

In the shadows of our cities, there exist many mysterious and dangerous things, and the masked man is one of them.

They always appear at night, with faces resembling hideous ghosts, tall and fast, and they specifically target those who are alone.

Their power is bizarre; ordinary people are no match for them.

Lin Wan'er's eyes widened, her face filled with disbelief: "Xiao, don't scare me, how could there be such a thing? This... this is too terrifying."

Seeing that Wan'er still didn't quite believe it, Lin Xiao thought that just talking about it wouldn't be enough to convince her; he had to let her see it for herself.

So he stood up, walked to the center of the living room, closed his eyes, and silently mobilized the power of both Dao and Demon within his body.

In an instant, a faint light emanated from his body, first a soft golden light of Dao power, which wrapped around him like silk threads, as if draping Lin Xiao in a sacred veil.

A peaceful and serene atmosphere immediately filled the living room, a manifestation of the Dao power he had initially comprehended and was able to utilize after taking the "Dao Source Enlightenment Pill".

Immediately afterwards, the light changed, and black demonic power surged up. The black demonic flames danced around him, carrying an eerie aura that seemed to lower the surrounding temperature, creating a stark contrast with the previous light of Dao power.

Lin Wan'er covered her mouth in surprise, her eyes widening even more. She had never seen such a strange sight before, and most of her doubts vanished instantly.

Lin Xiao slowly opened his eyes, looked at her shocked expression, and said, "Wan'er, this is the power I gained tonight. It was with its help that I was able to escape from those masked men and kill them."

This world truly harbors many dangers, and I must become stronger to protect both of us.

Lin Wan'er slowly stood up, walked to Lin Xiao's side, and cautiously reached out her hand, as if she wanted to touch the light surrounding Lin Xiao, but she was also a little afraid.

"Xiao, this...this is too amazing. You must be careful in the future. This power is powerful, but those enemies sound terrifying."

Lin Wan'er's voice still carried a hint of worry, but her eyes now showed more trust and admiration for Lin Xiao.

Lin Xiao nodded, comforted Wan'er for a few moments, and then got up and returned to his room. He needed to sort out what had happened that night and think about what to do next.

As soon as he entered the room, before he could even sit down, the system's cold, mechanical voice echoed in his mind:

[Main Quest Released: Save Zhao Kongcheng.]

Zhao Kongcheng was one of the key figures in protecting the city, but he ultimately died at the hands of the Ghost-Faced King.

If the host fails to rescue Zhao Kongcheng, his life will be in danger.

[Complete this task and you will receive a generous reward.]

Lin Xiao frowned, secretly surprised. He hadn't expected to encounter the main quest right after resolving the matter of the masked man.

However, this also suited his wishes. Now that he possessed this dual-source system of Dao and Demon, he wanted to make up for all the regrets in the world of Godslayer.

But before that, there was something else that worried him greatly.

Lin Xiao silently asked the system in his heart, "System, is there any way to make Wan'er stronger as well?"

I don't want her to be in constant danger; I want her to be able to protect herself.

The system was silent for a moment, then the mechanical voice sounded again.

[Lin Wan'er has been detected; her physique possesses certain cultivation potential.]

[By completing specific side quests, you can obtain cultivation techniques and related resources suitable for Lin Wan'er, helping her embark on her cultivation journey.]

Specific side quests will be triggered based on the host's subsequent actions and related opportunities.

Hearing the system's reply, Lin Xiao breathed a slight sigh of relief.

As long as there is hope that Wan'er can become stronger, then everything is worth the effort.

He knew he had to complete the main quest as soon as possible, and then find the side quests that could help Wan'er.

At this moment, Lin Xiao's gaze hardened. He quickly gathered his thoughts and began preparing for the upcoming operation to rescue Zhao Kongcheng.

In the living room, Lin Wan'er remained seated on the sofa, staring blankly in the direction of Lin Xiao's room. Her heart was filled with worry, but she was also silently praying that Lin Xiao would be safe and sound.

Suddenly, a strange energy fluctuation came from outside the window.

Lin Xiao was startled and quickly got up and went to the window, looking toward the source of the energy fluctuations.

In the distance, a small alleyway was shimmering with light, and a powerful and mysterious force was awakening.

Lin Xiao looked closely and saw that Lin Qiye was awakening the Divine Ruins. The dazzling light seemed to tear the night sky apart, and the surrounding air currents were stirred up into chaos.

Lin Wan'er knocked urgently on Lin Xiao's door, her voice tinged with panic.

"Xiao, what's going on? Could it be that the strange power you mentioned before?"

Lin Xiao slowly opened the door, only to see Lin Wan'er's small fist smash into his cheek without hesitation. Caught off guard, he took two steps back and fell onto the bed, quickly covering the spot where he had been hit with his hands.

"That means someone is awakening the Divine Ruins."

Lin Xiao explained, without blaming Wan'er for her recklessness in his tone.

After all, he had just revealed the secrets of this world to Wan'er tonight, and then he encountered Lin Qiye's awakening. For an ordinary high school student, such an experience would undoubtedly make her feel frightened and uneasy.

Seeing this, Lin Wan'er quickly ran to Lin Xiao's side, gently cupped his slapped cheek, and carefully blew on it, her face full of fear and apology.

The timidity stemmed from the unknown and fear of the strange phenomena in the outside world; the guilt arose from the fact that he had accidentally hit Lin Xiao.

"Xiao, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. Does it hurt? Wan'er will blow on it for you."

Her voice carried a hint of concern as she tried to make amends for her mistake in her own way.