Chapter 141 Confession
Xiao Xun'er raised her head slightly, with curiosity and doubt in her eyes, and asked Xiao Ling: "Brother Xiao Ling, I am very curious, how did you find out my identity?"
Xiao Xun'er was not at all surprised that Xiao Ling would doubt her identity. However, what Xiao Xun'er did not expect was that Xiao Ling could actually guess her true origin so accurately.
Hearing Xiao Xun'er's question, Xiao Ling muttered to himself: "I have read the original novel, so I know your identity very well."
Of course, Xiao Ling would never say these things. Xiao Ling didn't intend to tell anyone that he was a time traveler, not even the people closest to him.
After a little thought, Xiao Ling came up with a suitable reason, sighed softly, and said seriously: "Xun'er, from the beginning of our acquaintance, your temperament, your abilities, and your occasional profound insights into certain things are all different from ordinary people. As time goes by, this difference becomes more and more obvious. Moreover, your cultivation talent and the resources you have at your disposal are definitely not something that an ordinary family can provide. Coupled with some accidental clues, I gradually began to have some guesses in my mind."
"Xun'er, didn't I tell you before that when I was traveling in the Jia Ma Empire, I accidentally met the soul of a Dou Zun strongman, and I rescued him. His name is Yao Chen, from the Yao Clan, one of the eight ancient clans. When he was alive, he was an eighth-grade peak alchemist, known as the "No. 1 Alchemist on the Continent."
Xiao Xun'er was slightly startled, her beautiful eyes full of surprise: "So that's the case, Brother Xiao Ling, this is really a great opportunity. There are only a few top-level 8th-grade alchemists, even in the ancient clan. I didn't expect that Yao Chen, who disappeared for decades, is actually dead and alive, leaving only a soul."
Nodding, Xiao Ling continued, "You are right. This is indeed an opportunity. It is because of Senior Yao Chen's guidance that I have achieved what I have today in cultivation and alchemy, and learned a lot of news that I have never heard of before."
"And it was because of the information revealed by Senior Yao Chen that I was able to know your true life experience and identify the token passed down by the family, thus understanding the true past of our Xiao clan."
In fact, Yao Chen did not know the origin of the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade, nor did he know that Xiao Ling's family was the Xiao clan that declined a thousand years ago.
Yao Chen left the Yao Clan when he was young to venture out into the world, so naturally he had no way of knowing some of the news among the higher-ups.
However, Xun'er also didn't know about this matter, so Xiao Ling used Yao Chen to explain.
Xiao Ling slowly stretched out his slender and white palm, and a cluster of dazzling golden flames instantly jumped up, like a lively elf jumping happily.
"This strange fire is the Golden Emperor Burning Sky Flame, which ranks fourth on the Strange Fire List. Before this, I only knew its general situation, but knew nothing about its origin. Fortunately, Senior Yao Chen told me that the Golden Emperor Burning Sky Flame is a strange fire inherited by the Ancient Clan, one of the eight ancient clans. You were able to subdue the Golden Emperor Burning Sky Flame and give me a seed fire. I think your status in the Ancient Clan must be quite high, otherwise you would never be able to do such a thing."
Nodding slightly, Xiao Xun'er said with her red lips: "I see. Brother Xiao Ling, in that case, all this can be regarded as a coincidence. I just didn't expect there would be so many twists and turns. Senior Yao Chen's guidance was really the key, allowing you to know so many unknown secrets." Xiao Xun'er's beautiful eyes moved, afraid that Xiao Ling would think too much, and said with some concern: "Brother Xiao Ling, although my identity is special, I have never had any bad intentions towards you. I am sincere when I get along with you, without any false feelings, I hope you don't misunderstand."
"I came to the Xiao clan for some purpose. My father hopes that I can have a carefree childhood and let me take care of the Xiao family. In addition, the clan also wants to take away the Xiao family's Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade. But Brother Xiao Ling, my sincerity has never changed during the days I have known you."
Xiao Ling gently stroked Xiao Xun'er's face, stared into her worried eyes, and said slowly: "Xun'er, I can see through your sincerity, and I also believe that what you said is true. No matter how respected your status is, the friendship between us is pure and sincere, without any impurities."
With a slight flip of his palm, a flash of light appeared, and the mysterious Tushe Ancient Emperor Jade was taken out from the system space by Xiao Ling.
Slowly handing it to Xiao Xun'er, Xiao Ling looked at her and said, "Xun'er, look, this should be the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade that your family has always wanted you to find."
With Xiao Xun'er's vision, she naturally recognized the authenticity of the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade at a glance.
Looking at the jade pendant in Xiao Ling's hand that exuded a mysterious glow, Xiao Xun'er stared at it with her beautiful eyes, nodded slightly, and slowly replied: "Yes, this is indeed the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade. The family sent me here for this Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade, but I never thought that I would end up seeing it in this way."
A gentle smile appeared on Xiao Ling's face, and he said slowly: "Xun'er, since obtaining this Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade is your original intention and purpose of coming to the Xiao family, then you can take it away."
Xiao Xun'er looked at the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade that Xiao Ling handed over, with a complicated look in her eyes. She looked at Xiao Ling and responded, "Brother Xiao Ling, you should keep this Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade with you. This is a priceless treasure. It contains the secrets about the last Dou Qi Continent Dou Qi Emperor Tuoshe Ancient Emperor, and it contains the opportunity to become an emperor."
"Besides, this Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade is a treasure passed down by the Xiao clan. I really shouldn't have taken it from you."
Xiao Ling waved his hand, and then stuffed the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade into Xiao Xun'er's hand, saying: "Although this Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade has an extraordinary origin, the Xiao family is weak at present. If I keep such a precious treasure, it will do me more harm than good. It's better for you to take it back to the ancient clan. You have been in the Xiao family for so many years. If you return empty-handed, I'm sure the elders in your family will not be very happy."
"This time when I returned to the Jia Ma Empire, I was suddenly attacked by a Soul Palace guardian. That Soul Palace warrior was very powerful and ruthless. Fortunately, Senior Yao Chen helped us in time, so we were able to capture him without any danger. I got a lot of crucial information from that Soul Palace guardian. Now the Soul Palace has discovered the traces of the Xiao family. In order to obtain the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade, I believe they will definitely take some action."
(End of this chapter)