ALL NOVEL Chapter 20.2: Tragic Training
Originally, the boys had intended to maintain their Dou Qi protection throughout the night. However, after a day of training, even though the hot spring had relieved some fatigue, they unknowingly fell into a deep sleep, unconsciously deactivating their Dou Qi protection.
As a result, they ended up in this miserable state.
If it were any other time and the girls saw the boys in such a sorry state, it’s hard to say how they would react, but Xiao Mei would definitely be the loudest one laughing.
But now, Xiao Mei didn’t have the energy to mock the boys because the girls themselves didn’t fare much better. Although they were not bitten by mosquitoes, they had been cautious about not deactivating their Dou Qi protection throughout the night, resulting in a sleepless night. Including Xiao Xun’er, all the girls had prominent dark circles under their eyes.
After all, they were girls who cared more about their appearance than the boys did. Making them look as miserable as the boys would be even more uncomfortable. In comparison, dark circles were a minor issue.
At this moment, Xiao Yan clapped his hands and energetically greeted everyone.
“Everyone, wash your faces, tidy up, and make breakfast. After eating, we’ll start training.”
“Yes…”
Compared to the excited response from yesterday, the spirits of the group were undoubtedly much lower today. The initial excitement of coming to the mountain for training had long disappeared.
Under Xiao Yan’s repeated urging, everyone mustered their energy and started preparing breakfast for the day.
Breakfast was simple, just boiling water and cooking several pots of plain porridge. After finishing their meal, they began another day of training.
“Um… Cousin Xiao Yan…”
During the training, Xiao Mei weakly looked at Xiao Yan, and Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow and asked, “What’s wrong?”
“Can- Can I go back home to get something?”
“What do you want to get?”
“Stuff like insect repellent…”
“Sorry, but no~”
Before Xiao Mei could finish her sentence, Xiao Yan smiled and rejected her, causing Xiao Mei and the other girls, including Xiao Xun’er, to deflate instantly.
Although Xiao Yan was generally very kind to everyone and always thought of them first when it came to anything, he didn’t give any leeway when it came to serious matters.
“Endure it. I told you yesterday that we’re here for training, and we can’t think of sneaky ways out.”
Xiao Yan gently stroked Xiao Mei’s head to comfort her, and Xiao Mei nodded lightly before focusing on her training.
Seeing this scene, Yao Chen was somewhat surprised and talked to the young man in his mind..
(Xiao Yan, I thought you would agree.)
(Why?)
Upon hearing Yao Chen’s question, Xiao Yan asked in return.
(Aren’t you usually very doting towards these kids?)
(When it’s appropriate, I naturally dote on them.)
Xiao Yan looked at the Xiao clan disciples who were training, his eyebrows slightly furrowed, and a serious look in his eyes.
(But when it’s not appropriate, I absolutely can’t spoil them. Excessive indulgence is equivalent to harming them. I don’t want them to encounter bigger troubles in the future because I relaxed with them for a moment.)
(I already said it yesterday, the reason why we are here is for training, not to leisuring around.)
(In that case, we should strictly follow the standards and be strict in our execution. There is no room for any sentimentality.)
After listening to Xiao Yan’s words, Yao Chen remained stunned for a while.
She had originally thought that her disciple would unconditionally help and protect his clan members.
But now it seemed that it was not the case.
He genuinely considered the future of these fellow clan members.
(Xiao Yan.)
(Yes?)
(It’s the luckiest thing in their lives for the Xiao clan children to have a leader like you…)
Upon hearing Yao Chen’s words, Xiao Yan paused for a moment, then his expression relaxed, and he chuckled lightly.
(I hope so~)