Chapter 94: Hope the New Granddaughter-in-law is More Sensible than Xun Er!

The Three Thousand Burning Flame, which had been incomparably ferocious, was like a ball of soft cotton in Gu Xiong's hands, possessing not the slightest power to resist.

"Many thanks to Senior Xuan Kongzi for your generous gift!"

After Gu Xiong took away the Three Thousand Burning Flame, Gu Fei wore a smile on his face and turned his head to thank Xuan Kongzi, who was standing to the side.

【Xuan Kongzi experiences speechless and awkward emotions, Emotion Value +40】

Gu Fei's words could not help but make the corner of Xuan Kongzi's mouth twitch, and his eyes could not help but reveal a sense of helplessness.

Where was it a generous gift?

This was clearly robbery!

Facing a Three-Star Dou Sheng powerhouse, how could Xuan Kongzi dare to say a single word of dissent?

Of course, Xuan Kongzi did not reveal a shred of these complaining emotions.

"When it comes down to it, it is still because you, little friend Gu Fei, have a predestined affinity with this Three Thousand Burning Flame!"

Xuan Kongzi nodded at Gu Fei in a relaxed manner; since things had reached this point, the more magnanimous his words were, the heavier this favor from the Ancient Clan would be.

"Yes, it is indeed a great affinity!"

Gu Fei also echoed with a laugh.

"This guy, his tone changes really fast!"

The Great Elder Qiu Ling, standing to the side, had a strange expression, because he had previously heard Gu Fei say that talk of affinity and such was all nonsense.

"Little Gu Fei, when do you plan to return to the Ancient Clan?"

【Gu Xiong experiences worried emotions, Emotion Value +10】

Gu Xiong glanced lightly at the Three Thousand Burning Flame, then gripped it tightly in one hand without a care, turning to ask Gu Fei.

He asked this question purely out of concern for Gu Fei's safety.

Because Gu Xiong had previously heard that Soul Clan powerhouses had appeared in the places where Gu Fei was training.

Back then, in the sky outside the Jia Ma Empire, the brief passing of that Soul Clan powerhouse had been detected by the Gu Clan Elder who was following Gu Fei.

Although the movements of the Soul Clan powerhouses did not overlap with Gu Fei's, there had been traces of the Soul Clan in many of the places where Gu Fei trained.

Gu Fei was the person with the purest bloodline in the Ancient Clan for a thousand years; he was of extraordinary significance to the Ancient Clan and must not be allowed to suffer any mishaps.

If he were discovered by the Soul Clan while wandering outside, there was no telling what kind of insane things they might do.

The Soul Clan had been recuperating for nearly a thousand years, and recently, they seemed to have started some major actions again; one had to be on guard.

Therefore, it was out of concern for Gu Fei's safety that Gu Xiong asked this question; it was not to urge Gu Fei, but merely to offer a reminder.

Although Gu Fei possessed monstrous talent and had already reached the Dou Zun realm at the age of seventeen, he would still not fare well if he encountered the older generation of powerhouses from the Soul Clan.

Only by staying in the Ancient Realm could he be absolutely safe.

"Grandpa Gu Xiong, I originally intended to return after taking the Three Thousand Burning Flame, but now, I am afraid I must wait for a while longer!"

Hearing Gu Xiong's concerned words, Gu Fei replied with a smile.

Now, he was no longer alone; by his side, there were many more people.

If he were to return, Gu Fei would definitely have to bring Xiao Yixian, Qing Lin, and the others.

He wanted to bring Xiao Yixian home, hoping that he and his beloved could receive the approval and blessings of his elders.

And given Gu Fei's status, the elders in the clan would certainly have high requirements for the wife he chose.

The reason he delayed returning, besides wanting to train, was that he was worried that if Xiao Yixian went back with him now, she would suffer inexplicable grievances later.

Within the Ancient Clan, the strong are respected.

Although Xiao Yixian had already begun to cultivate and her realm was climbing rapidly due to the Woeful Poison Body, she could not compare to the younger generation of the Ancient Clan who had been cultivating steadily for over a decade.

If she could not win them over, even if the elders of the Ancient Clan did not speak up, other people or events would arise to make Xiao Yixian leave him.

Gu Fei's expression did not soften, his gaze falling unconsciously on a spot outside the Star Domain.

"Little one, are you worried that the clan will not accept my new granddaughter-in-law?"

Seeing the change in Gu Fei's expression, Gu Xiong suddenly laughed heartily and asked.

At this moment, Gu Fei finally confirmed one thing.

The fact that even Grandpa Gu Xiong, a clan elder who had long guarded the Ancestral Hall, could be so clear about his affairs with Xiao Yixian meant that he had been under the protection of Ancient Clan seniors throughout his journey.

Most of what happened during his training must have been known to people in the clan.

Then they must also roughly know who Xiao Yixian really was.

Gu Fei was uncharacteristically nervous, his gaze drifting for a moment to land on Gu Xiong.

He did not know what the attitude of this Grandpa Gu Xiong, who had doted on him since childhood, would be.

"To reach the Dou Ling realm within a year with a Woeful Poison Body that had never been cultivated before—this kind of talent is actually not bad..."

Gu Xiong continued to add, and Gu Fei heard clearly that there was no hint of dissatisfaction with Xiao Yixian in his tone.

"You just go ahead and bring her back; what others in the clan think is not important!"

"As long as you like her, that is enough!"

Gu Xiong stepped forward and patted Gu Fei on the shoulder with a chuckle, his words filled with dominance and doting affection for Gu Fei.

After all, he was a child he had watched grow up; even though the elders in the clan said every day that they should find a wife for Gu Fei who was of equal status, possessing comparable talent and family background to be a virtuous helper,

Gu Xiong never felt that way.

He could not stand this self-righteous "concern" from the other elders.

Although they were truly doing it for Gu Fei's own good, they had never asked what he wanted.

Therefore, now that Gu Fei had a new sweetheart, Gu Xiong was very happy for him and did not care about her strength, appearance, or family background; as long as Gu Fei liked her, it was enough.

If that group of old fellows dared to object, he would be the first to stand up and support Gu Fei.

Moreover, Gu Xiong knew that since Gu Fei already had a new sweetheart, he had already moved on from that business with Xun Er.

"I hope this new granddaughter-in-law will not be like that willful girl Xun Er, and break little Gu Fei's heart..."

Gu Xiong sighed inwardly.

"Grandpa Gu Xiong, you are the one who is truly sensible!"

Hearing these words from Gu Xiong, Gu Fei replied with a smile, his eyes full of gratitude.

Such a sensible elder is rare.

Next, Gu Fei's gaze fell upon the docile Three Thousand Burning Flame in Gu Xiong's hand, and after a brief pause, he spoke.

"Please, Grandpa Gu Xiong, take this Three Thousand Burning Flame back to the clan for safekeeping. When I have the strength to refine it, I will return to deal with this fire! In the future, I will surely make it serve me!"

Gu Fei said earnestly; with his current strength, the danger of refining the Three Thousand Burning Flame was still too great, and he did not wish to take the risk.

【Gu Xiong feels admiration, Emotion Value +10】

"Hehe, kid Gu Fei, I have to say, your talent for controlling flames is even stronger than those people in the Yan Clan!"

"I, this old man, have never heard of anyone who could refine three types of Exotic Fire at the same time!"

Gu Xiong praised, his face full of smiles; in Gu Xiong's impression, even the Yan Clan Clan Leader Yan Jin had only refined two Exotic Fires.

Yet Gu Fei was already planning to fuse a fourth Exotic Fire; such methods made even the well-informed Gu Xiong marvel.

(End of this chapter)