"Mmmf...Mhf!" (Huo yi)

"Shut up!" (Eva)

Tightening her grip, Eva hissed at the crying child who was struggling to get her hand off his mouth.

"You're scaring him, sister. Let me do it." (Celio)

"....Tsk!" (Eva)

Releasing her hand, Eva went over to a nearby chair, and sat down with an annoyed face, staring at Huo yi.

"W-Who are you?" (Huo yi)

Huo yi tried to put on a brave act as his high-pitch voice wavered,while caressing his cheeks. But his trembling body betrayed him. The strength of this barbarian woman was no joke, his mouth was already aching.

"We are... your guardians." (Celio)

Celio announced in dignified voice, with no hesitation in his sentence.

"....Eh?" (Huo yi)

Huo yi looked at Celio's poker face. He was joking...right?

Eva and Eli couldn't help but to let out a sudden 'snort', No good, must keep a straight face. Thankfully, all of Huo yi's attention was on Celio.

"Yes, we were sent here by the heavens to protect and guide you the ways to get stronger." (Celio)

Celio kept a blank expression and went on with his act. Celio had to trick Huo yi into giving him his trust, so that he would be more comfortable with lending Celio his body. If not for his perfect acting skills, his act and efforts would be worth dogshit.

"Really? You were sent by the heavens? Ah, were you the ones father told me about?" (Huo yi)

Huo yi scrambled up from his bed, suprised by their origins. Sent from the heavens, they must be the ones who saved him when he was still a few days old.

"...Indeed, we heard your father's plea and saved you at your time of crisis." (Celio)

"Wahh..." (Huo yi)

Huo yi's eyes glittered with amazement. Seemingly forgotten that Eva had almost 'killed' him. He then observed the floating man upon him. The man was faintly glowing and semi-transparent like his accomplices, he had a handsome,gentle and refined appearance, his gestures and voice had the ability to make one gain trust in him. He seemed like a person who you could depend on.

Score! Celio did a fist pump in his head. Judging by Huo yi's lack of fear and disbelief, he had partially gained Huo yi's trust. Now he had to deepen that trust in due time. He made a mental note to thank Master Cyan for teaching him his acting skills.

Seeing this, Eva and Eli were stunned, then their expressions turned furious. Shit! They thought their brother was going to make Huo yi believe in all three of them. However, Celio's show had directed all his belief in him. Who knew the timid and cowardly character of a brother they thought of is a scheming devil as well? Celio had a higher advantage than them now, no wonder he said he would handle the first meeting. Clicking their tongues, they then went into deep thought, hatching plans.

"Wait, are you going to teach me how to gather Qi?" (Huo yi)

Huo yi had also heard that they going to teach him how to get stronger, his hope grew bigger as Celio gave him a gentle smile.

"Even better. Come, take my hand and I will bring you to where your training will be held." (Celio)

"But it's night-time!" (Huo yi)

"It is fine, where we will be will not be far away from here at all." (Celio)

Hesitating, Huo yi was unsure whether the stranger was really serious about teaching him. Having three strangers suddenly appear in your room without making a single noise with unexpected intentions, perhaps they were actually very strong, stronger than his father maybe....Or unless they plan to... No, other than the scary woman at the chair, they seem to have no motives to hurt him. Plus the fact that the man said that he will teach something more stronger than Qi...

Huo yi took Celio's hand, he was determined to get stronger. Upon seeing this, Celio gave an insidious smirk unknown to Huo yi. The three figures then disappeared in a flash, leaving Huo yi's body to fall into unconciousness.

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-Soul dimension-

Huo yi and the other 3 figures materialized in a open white space. Slowly opening his eyes, Huo yi used a hand to shield himself from the sudden blinding light.

"Where...are we?" (Huo yi)

"We are inside your soul dimension, this is where we guardians reside in, as well as where you will start training." (Celio)

"Woow...It's really bright!" (Huo yi)

Celio let go of Huo yi's hand so that he could explore the room. While Huo yi was feeling the ground and jumping around, the three glanced at each other and whispered in a low volume so that their conversation could not reach Huo yi's ears.

"Seriously bro? Guardians?" (Eva)

"This is stupid." (Eli)

"You don't have the right to talk, your idea was more radical. Beating a kid to submission? Ridiculous. My plan worked, so as long as it succeeded, your comments are invalid." (Celio)

Celio refuted in a harsh sneer. He was getting more agitated with his sisters. They were always so stubborn and intolerable ever since the incident. 'This is why we can't agree on anything.' He sighed.

Noticing Huo yi headed towards them, the three of them quickly put on a 'all smiles' expression.

"Mister, are you going to teach me now?" (Huo yi)

Huo yi was amazed at the room, It was very spacious and clear and the floor felt like hard marble tiles. He was very glad that the three did not put him into a bag immediately. Although the figures were clearly very powerful, Out of the three he felt most comfortable with was Celio. While the other two had a fierce or cold aura, Celio had a radiating and calm feeling.

"Not yet, we need time to prepare your lessons." (Celio)

Celio looked at Huo yi and put on a solemn expression, so that he could give the impression of him being sorry for Huo yi.

"How long?" (Huo yi)

Huo yi stared at Celio with big eyes, hopeful for a better response than what his Uncle Lin had said.

"Three days." (Celio)

"Then I can wait!" (Huo yi)

Huo yi was delighted, 3 days was much better than 3 years. Huo yi then suddenly let out a yawn, indicating he was tired. No matter how energetic his brain was, his 4 years old body could not keep up.

"I guess it is time for your sleep." (Celio)

Celio lifted up Huo yi with both his hands, the both of them reappearing in Huo yi's room. He then laid down Huo yi on the bed, tucking him under the thin slik blanket.

"Mister, how did you do that?" (Huo yi)

"Don't worry about it, I will teach you when you begin training." (Celio)

Huo yi silently nodded his head and closed his eyes. But was jolted awake by Celio's sudden 'Ah', exclaimation.

"Another thing I need to tell you, if you want to learn from me." (Celio)

Huo yi looked at him, nervous to hear what he has to say about his conditions.

"Keep this a secret, do not tell anyone about us, even if it's your father. The moment you do, we will have to... Well, do 'unpleasant' things, and I think you would not like it." (Celio)

Hearing his condition and thinking about what the 'unpleasant' things meant, Huo yi knew that it was not good to oppose heavenly beings. Keeping that in mind, he resolutely nodded.

Celio gave a angelic smile after seeing his confirmation, and vanished in a flash, returning to the soul dimension.

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Poor Huo yi, getting deceived by the three demons. XD