Hu Yuan sat in his room inside the Sun Bead Lesser World, gazing out the window at the sky while his mind raced with a tangle of thoughts. He recalled what Long Xi had mentioned when she broke through to the Foundation Establishment Stage: there was a mysterious secret realm in Diannan that might harbor rare treasures capable of elevating the grade of the Sun Bead. This thought had been lingering in Hu Yuan's mind, making it hard for him to find peace.
"Xiaoling, Xiaobai, look, big brother is lost in thought again," Xiaoling said softly, her eyes filled with concern.
Xiaobai watched Hu Yuan with her bright, expressive eyes, seemingly trying to convey some warmth through her gaze, while Xiao Gang reached out and nudged Hu Yuan's arm, trying to pull him back from his thoughts.
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