Chapter 262: Meeting Gu Yuan Again

Chapter 262: Meeting Gu Yuan Again

After sending Gu Xun'er back, Xiao Tian returned to the Starfall Space. He then began an intense period of alchemy. Before heading to the Wild Ancient Region, he had instructed the Starfall Pavilion to prepare the ingredients for the Bodhi Great Return Pill. Additionally, the Starfall Pavilion had reached an agreement with the Pill Tower to use their ingredients freely in exchange for two Nine-Grade Bodhi Great Return Pills. These two pills were for Tian Lei Zi and Xuan Kong Zi, both friends of Yao Lao who had helped Xiao Tian acquire the Three Thousand Burning Flame. Though it seemed like a loss, it was still within the circle of allies. As for Xuan Yi, her pill was a gift from Yao Lao, given their close relationship.

Xiao Tian managed to refine a total of twenty Bodhi Great Return Pills. He made sure to set aside some for Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, and Tian Huo Zun Zhe. As for Feng Zun Zhe, who had just reached the second transition of Dou Zun, he didn't need one for now.

After completing the refinement, Xiao Tian took six Bodhi Great Return Pills to the Gu Realm. He did not enter through Gu Sacred City but used a space gate directly. He had already revealed this to Xun'er, so it was likely that Gu Yuan would find out. Even if Xun'er didn't tell him, Gu Yuan would know it was Xiao Tian who allowed Xun'er to enter the Gu Realm.

As soon as Xiao Tian arrived in the Gu Realm and released a bit of his aura, Gu Yuan appeared beside him. Gu Yuan looked at Xiao Tian with surprise and said, "You've become a Seven-Star Dou Saint?"

"Through some fortunate encounters and meditating under the Bodhi Tree, I managed to break through," Xiao Tian replied.

Gu Yuan, with a faint smile, asked, "Meditating under the Bodhi Tree, is it really that powerful?"

Xiao Tian said, "It allows one to experience a hundred lifetimes of reincarnation. At the very least, it can help someone reach your level of cultivation, Father-in-law."

"A hundred lifetimes of reincarnation?"

Gu Yuan nodded, acknowledging this explanation.

Then he asked, "The destruction of the Hall of Souls, was that your doing?"

"Indeed, I destroyed the Hall of Souls, but the Spirit Clan was annihilated by the Soul Clan," Xiao Tian replied.

Gu Yuan asked, "How do you know this?"

"Last time I entered the Heavenly Tomb, my ancestor shared a secret with me," Xiao Tian said. "The Soul Clan is the oldest of the eight ancient clans. Why is it that the bloodlines of the other ancient clans have weakened over time, but the Soul Clan's bloodline has remained strong? In theory, the Soul Clan should have declined even earlier than the Xiao Clan."

Gu Yuan squinted, "Did Xiao Xuan discover why?"

Xiao Tian made a shocking statement, "Have you ever heard of the Swallowing Spirit Clan?"

"The Swallowing Spirit Clan?"

Even Gu Yuan, with his calm demeanor, showed a reaction, his face twitching slightly, and his eyes becoming sharper.

"My ancestor said the last leader of the Swallowing Spirit Clan was killed by the Soul Clan," Xiao Tian continued. "From that point on, the Swallowing Spirit Clan vanished, but the Soul Clan has continued to thrive. After the Dou Emperor disappeared, several ancient clans have mysteriously vanished or declined in a manner similar to the Spirit Clan."

"You're saying the Soul Clan gained something from the Swallowing Spirit Clan?"

Gu Yuan's face grew serious.

Xiao Tian said, "Over thousands of years, many ancient clans have risen and fallen, but the Soul Clan has remained unscathed, their bloodline power seemingly endless."

"If this is true, then the ancient clans are like bloodline sources being cultivated by the Soul Clan…"

Gu Yuan's expression turned grim.

Suddenly, Gu Yuan realized something, "Now I understand how the Soul Clan avoided our detection. It seems the Nihility Devouring Flame has recovered."

Taking a deep breath, Gu Yuan smiled, "Thank you for bringing such crucial information, and for giving the Bodhi Heart to Xun'er."

"You are my father-in-law, and Xun'er is my future wife. These are things I should do," Xiao Tian smiled. "Actually, I came to the Gu Realm to ask for your help."

"What do you need?"

Gu Yuan asked.

"Swish!"

With a wave of Xiao Tian's hand, six jade bottles appeared. "These bottles contain Nine-Grade Bodhi Great Return Pills that I refined. They can increase the success rate of breaking through to Semi-Saint by fifty percent. With these pills, I believe the Gu Clan can produce six more Dou Saints."

Hearing this, Gu Yuan couldn't help but marvel, "I didn't expect you to be such a talented alchemist. Xiao Xuan was truly lucky!"

"I am also your son-in-law!"

Xiao Tian laughed.

"What do you need in return?"

Gu Yuan asked.

Xiao Tian said, "I need a large quantity of the Gu Clan's treasured medicinal ingredients."

"Just that?"

Gu Yuan was surprised, given that Xiao Tian was offering six Nine-Grade Pills.

Xiao Tian smiled, "You have already given me the Gu Clan's most precious jewel. These are just small gifts."

"Hahaha, no problem."

Gu Yuan agreed readily.

He then had the Gu Clan's treasury opened, allowing Xiao Tian to select the medicinal ingredients he needed. Meanwhile, Gu Yuan took the six Bodhi Great Return Pills to the Council of Elders.

"Clan Leader?"

The elders were puzzled by Gu Yuan's appearance. Typically, he wouldn't show up unless there was a major issue; the elders usually handled clan affairs.

"There are two matters to address,"

Gu Yuan said. "First, I have confirmed that the Spirit Clan's disappearance is related to the Soul Clan. We must be vigilant against the Soul Clan."

"Yes!"

The elders agreed.

"Second, my son-in-law has sent six Nine-Grade Bodhi Great Return Pills. These pills are more effective than Eight-Grade Bodhi Pills, increasing the chance of becoming a Dou Saint by fifty percent. The Council of Elders should decide who should receive them."

"Son-in-law?"

An elder asked curiously, "Clan Leader, do you mean Xiao Tian? He can refine Nine-Grade Pills?"

"Not only can he refine Nine-Grade Pills, but he is also a Dou Saint,"

Gu Yuan nodded. "So, I have decided to marry Xun'er to him!"

The elders were silent. After the last battle, they knew Xiao Tian was stronger than their clan's geniuses. However, aside from those who had direct contact with Xiao Tian, the others believed he was only at the Nine-Turn level. They thought he wasn't qualified to marry someone with a divine bloodline from the Gu Clan. But now, he had become a Dou Saint and a Nine-Grade Alchemist, surpassing most of the elders, who weren't even Dou Saints themselves. With the clan leader's approval, they had no reason to oppose the marriage.

(End of the chapter)