Chapter 154.2 : Xiao Clan!

"What's your answer? You can't deny it," Yunyun teased, wearing a smug smile.

"Well..." Xiao Yan faltered, unsure of what to say.

Admitting it made him feel uneasy.

Yet denying it seemed unjust.

As much as he wished fists were the ultimate arbiter, this wasn't the case.

It was exasperating.

"No, Xiao Yan could indeed deny it," Ran interjected, breaking the tension after observing silently for a while, causing Yunyun's half-formed smile to freeze.

"What do you mean?" Xiao Yan asked impatiently.

"Misty Cloud Sect couldn't have orchestrated the depiction of Xiao Clan entirely," Ran said with a grin. "After all, they're one of the eight ancient clans across the continent."

"What!?" Venerable Yao exclaimed excitedly upon hearing Ran's words.

Being the abandoned scion of an ancient great clan, he was acutely aware of their existence.

Xiao Yan and Yun Yun, on the other hand, were caught off guard, having been ignorant of this fact.

"Who are these Eight Great Clans of the Ancient Era?" 

"They're numerous Dou Emperors, ancient races with pure Dou Emperor bloodlines and martial legacies."

"And what about the Dou Di bloodline family?"

"Okay."

"My Xiao clan is actually related to the eight ancient great clans?

"There is a Yao clan too."

"Yao Clan!?" Xiao Yan suddenly looked at Venerable Yao Chen.

Venerable Yao was stunned for a moment, but he didn't expect that it was himself.

But now that it was revealed, he nodded his head in agreement, and said bitterly, "I'm just an abandoned child who was expelled by the Yao Clan, not even collateral."

"Why do you need to belittle yourself, Venerable Yao?" Ran interrupted: " Venerable Yao relied on himself, his strength reached the peak of Dou Zun during his peak period, he was a ninth-rank alchemist, and he created the Falling Star Pavilion along with Feng Zun Zhe. It is one of the largest forces outside the eight clans.

"If you are given time, you may not be able to reach the realm of a saint.

"It's their loss for the Yao clan to expel you."

hiss~

Ran's words made Xiao Yan and Yunyun gasp.

Venerable Yao is definitely a self-made master!

Venerable Yao himself was a little embarrassed, but he was also proud.

Indeed, he was not bad back then.

The second "Which clan is it?" Venerable Yao asked after changing the subject.

"Didn't you already have some guesses?" Ran smiled.

"I didn't expect it." Venerable Yao looked at Xiao Yan with surprise.

The latter froze for a moment, then pointed to himself in disbelief: our Xiao Clan?"

"Yes, Xiao clan." Venerable Yao's tone was full of sighs.

"Ancient Clans also have strengths and weaknesses."

"Back then, the strongest were the Soul Clan, the Xiao Clan, and the Gu Clan, all of which were at the peak of Dou Sheng. 

"The patriarch of the Xiao clan…

Venerable Yao delved into the history he was acquainted with.

The Xiao Clan and its patriarch were once renowned figures.

It's regrettable that he met his defeat before reaching the realm of Dou Di.

"I never imagined that my Xiao clan held such a history, yet it has succumbed to the outskirts of the Northwest State's border empire."

"Ah!" Xiao Yan shook his head ruefully.

Yun Yun's lips twitched.

The descendants of the ancient clan lineage were truly remarkable.

"So, did you all guess the third?" asked Venerable Yao in a playful tone.

A mischievous smile also graced Venerable Yao's face.

Xiao Yan scratched his head and replied, somewhat surprised, "I never expected Xun'er to be of such importance."

"But she couldn't possibly be a central figure in the Gu clan, right? Why would they divert attention from training to sending her in xiao clan?"

Xiao Yan's gesture was remarkably composed.

"Isn't that so?" Ran smirked knowingly and extended his hand to the side.

In the next moment, the fabric of space twisted.

A cloaked figure descended and reclined.

Everyone: ??

"Zero Shadow, enlighten them about Xun'er's identity," a voice instructed.

Zero Shadow absorbed Xun'er's image, effortlessly gleaned from Xiao Yan's memory.

This skill wasn't particularly challenging.

It's just a matter of 3D manipulation.

He couldn't be blamed for this ruse.

Xiao Yan's affection for Xun'er was genuine.

"And you are?" Xiao Yan regarded Zero Shadow curiously.

"Master Xiao Yan, I am Ling Ying, entrusted by the patriarch to safeguard the young lady in Wutan City," Ling Ying responded crisply, completely disregarding Xun'er's confidentiality.

(No answer needed.)

Ran was a formidable entity, comparable to those of ancient times.

"Patriarch, Miss..."

Xiao Yan was flustered, unsure of what to say or not to say in this situation.

What reason did Dou Sheng have to send his daughter to the Xiao clan? Was it for an adventure? The key lies within oneself.

No, he has fellow villagers and an alchemist master.

Not bad either.

"In other words, if you want to shadow the senior, didn't Xun'er's father send stronger guards?" 

"It's unnecessary in the Jia Ma Empire. If the clan sends experts, it will inevitably attract attention from other clans. Then the Xiao clan will be exposed, and Miss Xun'er won't have a relaxed childhood. Moreover, Miss Xun'er possesses the fourth-ranked Heavenly Flame in her body, along with the seal laid by the patriarch himself. There's a risk of tearing apart space directly."

Wow, that's some thorough consideration. Maybe too thorough.

"So, Misty Cloud Sect really can't destroy the Xiao clan," Xiao Yan said provocatively, glancing at Yun Yun.

Yunyun:

Yes, you're as stubborn as a mule, as fierce as a peerless warrior. 

My disciple Nalan Yanran is blind to the allure of wealth and status.

My esteemed disciple, you make things so difficult.

Heavenly Flame Continent, just destroy it!

"It's all that man's fault!" Yun Yun shot a glare at Ran.

Ever since he appeared, things have gotten more complicated and troublesome. He likes to disrupt the peace and cause trouble behind the scenes. Acting recklessly on his strength alone. It's infuriating!

She couldn't calm down.

"That's it!" Yunyun's eyes lit up as she thought of a plan.

Wouldn't it be nice to have this annoying man at her beck and call?

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