Chapter 357: Is the Storage Bag Leaking?
Since Shi Nian doesn't object, these child soldiers almost wish they could move the entire mountain, unwilling to let even little crickets and grasshoppers stay in the barren mountain, insisting on taking them to a new place to live.
Qing Yi is overwhelmed by what she sees.
It might be better to just move the entire mountain.
Shi Nian, however, is quite calm: "It's fine, let them fuss."
It's normal for children to be lively.
It's not good if they aren't lively.
Qing Yi is somewhat conflicted: "Sister, you just spoil them."
Shi Nian smiled and explained softly: "This isn't really spoiling them, it's just a small effort."
Her small effort can make these children happier, why not do it?
Among these children living in the Lost Land, they should already be considered fortunate; they were found by Qing Yi and Lin Lei, and have been protected by them over the years without being harmed.
However, compared to children outside, they are pitiful.
Their range of activity, from beginning to end, is just this small mountain; what can they do?
All they can do is familiarize themselves with this mountain day after day, year after year.
It's only natural for them to be reluctant to leave this place.
Shi Nian thought that once they go to her place, although the children can't go out at will before they grow stronger, she can create some amusement facilities to make their life less boring.
Shi Nian, watching these bustling little rascals, couldn't help but sigh internally.
Am I getting old?
It seems I've become a bit soft-hearted.
Or maybe.
She just thought of that little her.
Suddenly arriving in the Otherworld, she initially appeared on a terrifying battlefield, even turned into a three-year-old child.
If it weren't for Little Commander showing up in time, she might have been scared out of her wits then.
If it weren't for Master rescuing her in time, she would have probably died amidst the war's aftermath.
She still remembers when she first arrived at Ling Tian Peak, how her senior brothers and sisters circled around her with curiosity.
When she was little, she was timid. It was her senior sister who held her throughout the nights, and her senior brothers who tried every means to cheer her up.
That's why there is the Shi Nian of later.
Now?
Looking at these children, she sees her past self.
Encountering the family of Ling Tian Peak was fortunate for her.
She hopes it's fortunate for them to meet her as well.
Shi Nian's gaze at this moment is especially tender.
Qing Yi and Lin Lei, watching Shi Nian's demeanor, also feel an inexplicable emotion stirring within them.
Qing Yi pulls Lin Lei aside and whispers: "Sister is really a good person."
Lin Lei couldn't help but nod in agreement.
Qing Yi is a bit troubled: "But is Sister too naive and kind? She's so nice to us, what if we were bad people?"
"Yes!" Lin Lei nodded again.
Living in the Lost Land for so long, they have gotten used to scheming and bloody conflicts.
But what about Sister?
She has saved them several times seeking nothing in return, and now she even wants to look after these children as well.
Although Qing Yi and Lin Lei also wish to adopt children into their home, they consider themselves cautious, choosing only reliable children.
But Shi Nian!
She trusts them unconditionally without any investigation.
"Sister, although very strong, is indeed too soft-hearted in character!" Qing Yi, as if making a resolution: "She will definitely be bullied in the Lost Land like this."
Lin Lei also expressed agreement.
"So, Little Stone." Qing Yi said earnestly, "We can't always think about relying on our sister. We need to become strong as soon as possible! In the future, we need to protect our sister so she can do good deeds without any worries!"
Lin Lei nodded repeatedly, his eyes becoming resolute.
Although Shi Nian is much stronger than them now, they cannot take her protection for granted!
They will definitely become strong, to protect their sister and their younger siblings as well.
It is only expected of Long Aotian and Feng Aotian, they never doubted whether they could become strong! They even thought about bringing Shi Nian under their wings.
If Shi Nian knew their thoughts, she would definitely applaud them.
This is just right!
She loves to be a lazy fish!
In the evening, upon Shi Nian's suggestion, they held one last barbecue party in the wilderness.
The children held rabbit legs, their eyes filled with sorrow.
"Little rabbit, this will be our last time eating you. Please don't miss us too much."
Then, they took a big bite.
"And you, little pig. No one will chase you after this."
Then, another big bite.
The little animals: Thank you for the invite!
After a satisfying meal, while it was still light out, Shi Nian and the children prepared to set off.
The children took one last look at the wilderness, leaving with reluctance.
"On our return, I will be hidden in the void. Qing Yi, Lin Lei, you two lead the way, and decide on your own at any forks in the road. Unless we face an invincible enemy, I will not appear," Shi Nian said, "This will also be your first trial."
"Yes!" Qing Yi and Lin Lei responded seriously.
Shi Nian nodded, then used the Sky Escape Technique to become hidden in the void.
Knowing that their sister was nearby was reassuring, but since they couldn't see her, Qing Yi and Lin Lei still felt slightly panicked.
Both of them had been out before, but this was their first time leading all their younger siblings.
The two of them had reached the Heavenly Immortal Realm, barely possessing some degree of self-protection.
However, the Cultivation of the youngest siblings was only at the Nascent Soul Stage, and none had survived the Tribulation yet.
With such a group, if targeted, they were absolutely on a path to death.
Although their sister was secretly watching over them, they still wanted to solve problems by themselves whenever possible, to prove to their sister that they weren't useless!
"Everyone, listen up. The flight will take about a day and a night at our pace. During this time, everyone must remain extremely vigilant and ensure to follow the group closely," Qing Yi said. She waved to Xiao Qi, "Xiao Qi come here, your Cultivation is low and flying speed is too slow, I'll carry you. Xiao Liu, follow Little Stone. Everyone else, summon your Flying Magical Treasures. Don't use those with fancy appearances; the simpler, the better."
"Also. Xiao Yi, what's with you? Didn't we agree that everyone would wear all black clothes? Why does your clothing still have some stripes, go change!" Qing Yi demanded.
Xiao Yi hurriedly complied.
After Xiao Yi changed his clothes and they once again made sure that all preparations were in place, the group of children finally began their journey officially.
It was still slightly bright outside, Qing Yi and Lin Lei as the leaders had agreed to take turns using Telekinesis to monitor their surroundings, ready to change directions immediately if they noticed anything amiss.
In the void, Shi Nian watched with great interest.
This was partly a test she had in mind for the two children, and partly because she wanted to see the peculiarities of these children destined for great fortunes!
Just as they started flying.
Lin Lei suddenly said, "Big sister! There seems to be something below."
"Everyone else stay put, I'll go check." Qing Yi covered herself with a cloak and went down. After a while, she came back holding several high-quality Immortal Crystals: "I don't know who dropped these Immortal Crystals here, but I've picked them up."
Lin Lei nodded, "I see."
Reacting as if it were nothing unusual.
Shi Nian: "???"
Are Immortal Crystals something one can simply drop?
What's going on!
Did someone's Storage Bag leak or what!