I'm caught in the cycle of endless competition, you're waiting for me in the apocalypse.

"Senior brothers... what's wrong with you two?" An Xin was puzzled by the resentful looks the two men were giving her.

"I don't have any gifts," Wei Ran said, feeling wronged.

"I want the coral one!" Li Qingchuan said with a smile.

Damn! Those two senior brothers!

"Hey, you guys are senior brothers! Asking your junior sister for a gift?" An Xin realized that men, regardless of age, can be invincible if they're shameless!

"in spite of!"

“Junior sisters should be treated equally. I didn’t receive any gifts when I became a disciple on the mountain.”

—Why are they all acting so aggrieved...?

"Spiritual Elixir! I'll give each of you two senior brothers three small bottles of spiritual elixir to cleanse your marrow and refine your bones. Given your current cultivation level and physique, you should be able to expel impurities from your bodies in two days, with one bottle left over for emergencies. Is that alright?" You'll stink to death then!

Just thinking about their disheveled state after the marrow cleansing that night made An Xin feel exhilarated: "Senior brother, huh? Trying to take advantage of me? Don't even think about it!" But then again…

"The Marrow Cleansing and Spirit Elixir should be performed once a day. After drinking one bottle of this spiritual liquid, you can meditate to circulate your spiritual energy throughout your body. This method can better expel impurities, enhance your cultivation, and is also beneficial for advancing your cultivation level. I hope both of you senior brothers will advance to the next level soon." After speaking, she took out six porcelain bottles from her inner world and handed them to her senior brothers, not forgetting to warn them, "I only gave one bottle to Uncle Chen, so you mustn't let it slip to him! This spiritual liquid is hard to come by!"

"Okay, although I still really want the 'amulet' that An Xin made herself."

"Xinxin hopes that her senior brothers can grow up faster, right? Don't worry! I promised you before that I would become your support, and no matter what difficulties we face, I will not break my promise."

—Why does this feel like a very serious promise? What's wrong with my second senior brother lately... he's been acting strangely.

"Hehe... Is it almost time to eat? Third Senior Brother, take me there quickly, I'm starving!" An Xin was really uncomfortable with the awkward atmosphere, so she changed the subject and ran off like the wind.

The Wei family was indeed extraordinary today. Not only were there many people and it was lively, but even the lunch was prepared to be exceptionally exquisite and plentiful.

"Come on, Xinxin, sit down right next to me! Don't be shy with your uncle today, make yourself at home here." Wei Jiacheng waved his hand, inviting everyone to sit down, and said cheerfully, "I heard from Wei Ran that you've all been working hard lately, come on, eat more and make up for it."

"Thank you, Uncle Wei. I have been quite busy lately. After all, it's almost the Ghost Festival, a time when the gates of hell are said to open wide, so everyone must be careful." An Xin replied politely, but looking at the table full of greasy food, she was speechless. At her current level, she could go without food, and even if she ate, it would be bland. How was she supposed to handle this greasy feast? She decided to try changing the subject again, "Uncle Wei, did you drink your energy water today?"

"I drank it, I drank it, it's really good. The water warmed my whole body as soon as it hit my stomach, and I felt much lighter." Wei Jiacheng couldn't help but recall the comfortable feeling he had just experienced. "It's really good stuff. Lao An had such a good thing but didn't know to give it to me sooner. He's not a good friend at all."

“Uncle Wei, this energy water will no longer be produced. The raw materials are gone, and I only gave Master a small bottle. That’s why Dad didn’t tell you. Just drink it slowly by yourself, and please don’t let anyone else know.”

After distributing the energy water on the mountain, An Xin contacted An Zongping and told him about it. She explained that the water was transformed by his own spiritual power, and that he couldn't produce much more, hoping he could help cover it up. As a responsible and loving father, An Xin knew that her ability would attract unwanted attention if exposed, so he immediately filed an emergency plan and worked with his trusted aides to ensure An Xin had no worries. An Xin was deeply moved upon learning this; the unconditional trust, support, and assistance she received made her feel incredibly safe.

“Oh! Right, Uncle Wei, remember, you can’t eat greasy food after drinking energy water, otherwise it’s easy to… um…” An Xin looked at his stomach, tugged at her chin, and winked at Wei Jiacheng.

Upon hearing this, Wei Jiacheng's hand trembled, and he dropped the Dongpo pork he had just picked up: "Luckily you spoke up in time!"

"Ha ha……"

"Hahaha..."

Lunch ended amidst laughter and cheerful conversation.

The afternoon sun was still bright, and the outdoor temperature was truly daunting. But Anxin and the twins were having a blast playing with water guns by the outdoor pool. The two dolls surrounded Anxin, getting her completely soaked.

Wei Ran and Li Qingchuan sat to the side watching the water fight, occasionally joining in, and in the end, they were all soaked from head to toe. Just as everyone was about to change into dry clothes, An Xin called out to them, "Don't move, watch me do a magic trick for you."

Upon hearing there was a magic trick, the twins' large, dark eyes lit up with curiosity. An Xin raised her hands, and the water droplets on the twins' clothes and hair floated to the surface. The twins' eyes widened in disbelief as they touched their bodies and hair: "We're not wet anymore, sister! How come we're not wet anymore?"

An Xin raised her chin, gesturing for them to look up. The twins looked up together and saw large water droplets hovering above their heads; their mouths gaped open in shock.

"Sister, you're amazing! Are you a magician?"

"No, I'm currently studying under a master in the Xuanmen sect with your uncle. This is the magic that allows us to communicate with heaven and earth!" An Xin patiently explained to the little ones.

"Sister, what can you do with your magic? Can you show off?"

"Magic can protect you and help others. If you truly dedicate yourself to cultivation and frequently do good deeds, you might even be able to understand the truth of heaven and earth and ascend to the upper realm to become a god!"

An Xin's patient guidance instilled a deep yearning for cultivation in the two children, which led to the Wei family producing many outstanding masters of the Xuanmen (Taoist) path, making the Wei family a mainstay of the Xuanmen. But that's a story for later; let's return to the present.

Just as An Xin was earnestly instilling the correct views on cultivation in the two little ones, Wei Ran walked over and curiously tried to catch the water droplets floating in the air. As he was engrossed in playing, his phone rang.

He pulled out his phone and saw it was Lei Yao calling, so he answered. He'd barely said "hello" when he heard a cacophony of noise on the other end, followed a few moments later by Lei Yao's urgent shouts: "Wei Ran! Come quick! The urban village in Xicheng...come quick...we can't hold on much longer..."

Just as Wei Ran was about to ask what was going on, the call was abruptly cut off. An Xin had already heard the conversation, and without saying a word, she took out her Ruyi scepter and pulled Wei Ran and Li Qingchuan onto the enlarged scepter.

As they flew into the air, An Xin shouted to the two children, "Go tell your grandfather that something has happened in Xicheng, that it's dangerous, we need to go there first..."

Flying through the air, An Xin made sure to clean the water stains off her and her fellow students before rushing towards Xicheng at top speed.

As they approached Xicheng, the Di Ting in their mind's eye anxiously instructed, "This urban village is home to many poor people and scoundrels. Due to its complex internal environment, it is also a gathering place for various criminals. Lei Yao and Fang Yinuo must have found the Gathering Evil Array or the Soul Trapping Array. The Fang family and the Lei family are currently fighting with the criminal gangs in the urban village. You must be careful."

An Xin nodded and first cast a light-based shield on Wei Ran and Li Qingchuan, preventing them from getting more than 50 meters away from her.

They surveyed the entire "battlefield" from the air and chose a concealed spot to the side and rear before jumping down onto the Ruyi.

"We don't have weapons, so we can't offer them much help. But do you know guerrilla warfare? Outflanking, flanking, harassment. I'll harass them from here. You guys go from the side, and if you see any enemies on the perimeter or alone, take them out quickly. Try to hide yourselves as much as possible. If all else fails, we'll seize their weapons and fight them head-on! Got it?" An Xin quickly made the pre-battle arrangements and he and his fellow students swiftly reached their positions.

The filth and disorder of urban villages are well-known; sewage is everywhere, often with colorful oil stains floating on top. Residents have become immune to the environment and have grown accustomed to the stench emanating from the sewers. The stench in the air and the pervasive musty smell create a unique odor that permeates the area.

Hiding behind a dilapidated tin shack, An Xin seemed determined to make the environment even more maddening. She channeled her spiritual power, raised her hands, and tossed them upwards. The gangsters 100 meters away were instantly drenched in sewage.

In an instant, both sides strangely ceased fire. Taking advantage of this gap, An Xin teleported to Lei Yao's side, picked him up, and then teleported again to hide behind another bungalow.

Before Lei Yao could react, stunned, An Xin had already cast a light-based shield on him.

"Where's Ino! Lei Yao, where is Ino? I can't find her!"

Just as Lei Yao came to his senses, he grabbed An Xin's arm and said in a tearful voice, "Yinuo, Yinuo is injured! An Xin, please go and save her! You must have a way, right?"

Anxious and enraged by the news of Ino's injury, An Xin stared into Lei Yao's eyes with an almost icy gaze: "Calm down! Now tell me where Ino is?"

"On the second floor of that blue tin shack, her bodyguard is with her." Lei Yao swallowed and pointed to a blue tin shack about 80 meters diagonally ahead.

"Okay, I'll go right away! Wei Ran and my second senior brother are here, but they don't have any weapons. I've asked them to harass the opponent from the side. Now tell me what weapons the opponent has."

Listening to An Xin's almost flat words and the cold decisiveness he had never seen before, he finally calmed down and quickly replied, "There are more than 100 people on the other side. Most of their weapons are machetes and daggers. Their only firearms are pistols, about 10 in total, but they have plenty of ammunition."

Gangs that operate in impoverished areas are either of extremely low moral character or lack the financial resources to purchase weapons. Therefore, having 10 guns this time is already quite impressive.

After hearing the general situation, An Xin nodded, stood up straight, pulled A Guang and A Ye out of the Qiankun World, held them in her hands, and stepped out of the bungalow without hesitation, heading towards Yinuo's hiding place.

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Miyin has something to say!

Has anyone noticed how much the second senior brother's feelings for An Xin have suddenly intensified?

Think about it, when did the second senior brother start showing concern for An Xin that went beyond what was expected of a senior brother and sister?

Where did he get this newfound, inexplicable filter from?

It's no wonder An Xin felt strange or slow to react; this inexplicable deepening of feelings would seem odd to anyone!

So what's going on with Pigsy? Are there any clever readers who can find any clues?