"Dou Zhe, 1 star…"
Looking at the glowing golden words carved at the top of the stone tablet, a wave of collective silence swept through the assembly. Then—boom!—it erupted.
"What?! A 12-year-old Dou Zhe?!"
"This is insane!"
"That's our Xiao Yan?!"
The crowd, mostly consisting of Xiao family members, practically trembled with excitement. Several of the older generation elders stood up with wide eyes, their chests puffing up in pride, while even the usually calm guards of the family couldn't help but whisper among themselves.
"Our family… is going to produce another famous genius in Wu Tan City!"
Someone muttered with enthusiasm, and it was followed by a ripple of similar praises. The atmosphere around the stone tablet was charged with raw emotion—shock, joy, pride—all of it directed toward the boy standing silently under the tablet: Xiao Yan, the young patriarch of the Xiao Family. His expression was calm, but deep in his black eyes, a faint spark flickered.
Yet while all the attention was on Xiao Yan, in a less crowded corner of the testing grounds, two figures stood quietly. The male wore a striking outfit of black and gold, the embroidery faintly depicting coiling dragons. Though young in age, his looks were dangerously handsome—long lashes, eyes sharper than swords, and a little smirk always playing at the corner of his lips. He looked both noble and arrogant, and yet… cute in an oddly elegant way.
This figure was Xiao Yao, our protagonist.
Standing beside him was a girl dressed in a pale cyan robe, her long black hair fluttering in the light breeze. Her features were delicate like a painting, and her noble temperament made her seem untouchable. Her eyes, though soft, held a subtle sparkle whenever they looked at the boy beside her.
This girl—naturally—was none other than Xiao Xun'er.
"Brother Xiao Yao," she said softly, her voice like a melody, gentle yet proud, "Isn't Cousin Xiao Yan's talent… really good?"
Her tone was calm, yet filled with expectation, as though waiting to hear his praise. She tilted her head slightly, watching him.
Xiao Yao, arms folded across his chest, raised an eyebrow. His golden-lined robe fluttered slightly as he turned to look at the tablet. Then, with the corners of his lips raised in a nonchalant smirk, he spoke.
"Yeah, of course he's good," he said casually, "but… he still can't compare to me."
His words weren't loud, but there was a certainty in them. An arrogance that wasn't unfounded.
"Mm, yes! Of course, he cannot compare to you, Brother Xiao Yao," Xun'er replied with a smile that only deepened when she looked at him. Her smile carried sweetness, but also something more—devotion.
She had already given her heart to him.
No one knew how it happened, but when Xiao Yao first arrived in Wu Tan City—confused, disoriented, and completely out of place—he'd saved her. Not from some life-threatening danger, but from something far worse: Xiao Yan's temper.
Back when Xiao Yan was about to go to Xun'er's room in night,Xiao Yao stopped him and When Xiao Yan had Dissappeared,He himself went to Her room instead.
He warmed her meridians,When Feitian Emperor Flame was about to breakout,Which made Xun'er's impression favourable towards him,after some time,Their Relationship developed.
From that day onward, Xun'er never looked at another man the same way She saw Xiao Yao.She now,Truuly saw Xiao Yao has her one and only man.
He didn't just stop someone from hurting her—he walked right into her heart.
Xiao Yao gave her a nod, then turned around slowly, golden threads on his clothes glinting under the sunlight. "Yeah, whatever. I'm heading back. The crowd's too noisy."
He walked off with practiced laziness, hands behind his head like a carefree youth, but his aura said otherwise. He moved like someone who carried the world lightly on his shoulders.
"Okay! See you, Brother Xiao Yao…" Xun'er replied sweetly, her voice slightly lower than before. She stood in place, watching his back.
But when he didn't look back even once, her smile faltered, just a little.
Why does he always leave so early?
Why won't he stay and watch me too…?
Back in Xiao Yao's room.
The interior was simple, with just the basic wooden furniture, a small wooden bed, and a table covered in books he never read. The space wasn't luxurious, but it had an aura of quiet warmth.
Xiao Yao threw himself on the bed with a loud sigh.
"Damn it…" he grumbled, scowling at the ceiling. "Why the hell didn't I get a golden finger?!"
He had watched enough fantasy shows and read enough webnovels in his past life to know how this stuff was supposed to go.
Transmigrate? Check.
Rich family? Half check.
Peerless beauty? Check.
But… System? Cheat? Plug-in? Nada!
"I've been patient, haven't I?! I even ignored those tempting side quests to 'bully' cousin Xiao Yan for growth… I deserve something already!"
He rolled over, burying his face in the pillow, frustration oozing from him.
Then, right when he was about to curse again—
Ding!
The sound was mechanical and clear, echoing not in his ears, but inside his mind.
"Huh?" Xiao Yao shot up, eyes wide.
Before him, a glowing blue transparent screen appeared mid-air.
> [Ding!...]
[Host has activated the required condition for acquiring the Devouration Plug-in]
[Acquired
Xiao Yao blinked.
He rubbed his eyes once.
Then twice.
The screen didn't vanish. In fact, it started to glow brighter, displaying rows of mysterious icons and data streams.
"…FINALLY!!" He jumped off the bed, punching the air.
The shock in his expression slowly faded into a wide grin as he stared at the screen.
"Let's gooo! I got my cheat!" he yelled happily. "System, prepare for the birth of the next monster of the Dou Qi Continent—Xiao Yao is about to rise!"
His eyes sparkled like stars.
"What are your functions,System?",He lazily asked.
[System currently have 3 functions, Stats,Shop and Devouration]
[Stats-
Name-Xiao Yao
Age-12
Dou Qi-Dou Zhi 5th stage
Soul-Spirit Realm
Attributes:
Talent-28
Physique-14
Comprehension-41
Charm-84
Perception-48:
Dou Qi-40
Soul-8
Bloodline-0(Not Available)
Constitution-15
Physique-None
Techniques-(Tap to see)
Skills-(Tap to See)
]
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